Open mike 29/01/2021

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  1. Ad 1
    29 January 2021 at 7:20 am

    No rain in the North Island forecast through to the second week of February.

    Sure it's summer, but it's getting brutal.

    http://www.metvuw.co.nz/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nz&noofdays=10

    Meanwhile, Wellington Council blows two big pipes in a week: one wastewater, and one water main.

    https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300216758/watergate-torrential-fountain-gushed-20-metres-into-the-air-in-yet-another-wellington-pipe-burst

    Minister Mahuta keeps getting political gifts delivered to her massive water reform door.

  2. Jimmy 2
    29 January 2021 at 7:53 am

    The South African strain of Covid doesn't seem to be as easily passed on as they thought as the person from the Pullman didn't seem to infect any close contacts, which is good. Not sure about the UK variant. Watching the news last night, the one that concerns me more is the Brazilian variant, as if you believe the news article, it seems to have a much higher death rate, and also is killing far more young people.

    • Bearded Git 2.1
      29 January 2021 at 8:32 am

      I think Boris is using the UK Covid variant super-infection argument to cover up/act as a diversion from his atrocious Covid response….another 1400 deaths in the UK today.

    • Treetop 2.2
      29 January 2021 at 7:01 pm

      Either NZ has dodged community transmission or Covid-19 is spawning undetected.

  3. Anker 3
    29 January 2021 at 9:01 am
    • Jimmy the scientists are saying STH African strain and UK strain more infectious so I would go with that.

    we seem to have got lucky in Northland, but actually I wouldn’t bet on there being no cmty transmission in Northland or Auckland. I hope I am wrong

    • McFlock 3.1
      29 January 2021 at 3:37 pm

      They're testing pretty hard and the SA strain is more infectious, so the longer we go without transmission from those cases then the more likely it is that the people had been infected in the past, gotten better, and when they got tested it just picked up the corpses of the viruses that had already been killed by the immune system.

      a good reminder to keep good habits, though

  4. Ad 4
    29 January 2021 at 9:13 am

    Everyone braced for the Climate Change Commission's reports next week? Me neither.

    Here's the key lines from Matthew Hooten in the (paywalled bit of) the NZHerald this morning:

    "Nothing about Ardern's record suggests anyone need take the new carbon budgets any more seriously than tax reform, flooding the housing market with cheap houses, consolidating district health boards, abolishing school boards, reducing poverty or tackling inequality.

    Yesterday's announcement on electric vehicles simply laid out a timetable for never-ending bureaucratic report-swapping, with nothing like the environmnetal ambition of even Boris Johnson's Conservative Government which has banned the sale of all new petrol and diesel cars in the UK from 2030.

    Everything about Ardern's Government soon reduces to mere talk, with Covid taking the political heat away. Enjoy the status quo."

    • Drowsy M. Kram 4.1
      29 January 2021 at 12:00 pm

      Nothing about Ardern's record suggests anyone need take the new carbon budgets any more seriously than tax reform, flooding the housing market with cheap houses, consolidating district health boards, abolishing school boards, reducing poverty or tackling inequality.

      If Hooten's prognostications are accurate, then an extended succession of Ardern-led Magenta-Green coalition governments is a good bet. Hope the opposition National party MPs enjoy the status quo – Ruthanasia can't rescue them now.

  5. Ad 5
    29 January 2021 at 9:42 am

    I think we can safely say that Australia doesn't really appreciate China's diplomatic effort to drive a wedge between ourselves and Australia, by conferring much improved trading relations between NZ and China compared to Australia and China.

    https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/jan/28/china-calls-on-australia-to-follow-new-zealands-lead-in-how-it-deals-with-beijing

    But it sure hasn't stopped Damien O'Connor following Nanaia Mahuta's lead in proposing that New Zealand should broker a peace agreement between Australia and China. That's like a major disagreement breaking out between Ardern and Scottie, and the Prime Minister of Kiribati trying to step in as peacemaker.

    • RedLogix 5.1
      29 January 2021 at 10:02 am

      And interestingly all the reports here indicate that apart from iron ore (which China absolutely needs at the moment), other Australia exports have done rather well from the diversification effort they've had to do in the wake of the CCP trade bullying this past year. Quite a few people here are realising that Xi Xinping's efforts to 'make an example' of Australia have ended up doing the Aussies a favour.

      The simple, brutal lesson NZ should learn is that the CCP is perfectly willing to openly use trade as a tool of coercion if it suits them. They don't even feel the need to be a tiny bit subtle about it.

      • Ad 5.1.1
        29 January 2021 at 10:16 am

        We're still pretty good at taking large companies and turning them into much smaller ones: Fonterra, Fletchers, Ports of Auckland, etc.

  7. Sanctuary 7
    29 January 2021 at 10:08 am

    The Auckland Tories at the Northern club have found their candidate to run against Goff, and the appropriate discussions have been had with their propaganda organs.

    https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/paula-bennetts-untold-story-my-daughter-saved-me/U4KJ4TUKPPMNC7EXLA7FL7IA7Y/

    • Ad 7.1
      29 January 2021 at 10:13 am

      She'd bring more energy to the job than the current guy.

      • fender 7.1.1
        29 January 2021 at 10:31 am

        Loud ass big mouth =/= more energy

        • Ad 7.1.1.1
          29 January 2021 at 10:54 am

          She was the standout performer under Key and certainly brings tonnes of Select Committee and Ministerial experience, qualifications, and her background looks like a Labour candidates'. I ain't defending her policies.

          We need a mayor who willreally stand up to government, because at the moment Goff is just getting rolled around like a dead seal on a beach.

          • Sanctuary 7.1.1.1.1
            29 January 2021 at 12:48 pm

            No one will vote for a right wing candidate, simply because everyone is terrified they will flog off all the cities assets to pay down debt and we'll all end up paying five times as much for water to privatised and unaccountable water company, which will be paying it's CEO ten million a year or something.

            The super city needs serious reform, driven by central government, to undo the worst of Rodney Hide's screw ups. For a starter, double the number of councillors. 20 for over 1.5 million people? Really? And some sort of reform to up the number of people voting in local body elections. The city needs more & better coumcillors so we don't just get name recognition jobs for life representatives rubber stamping the decisions of unelected council bureaucrats.

        • Herodotus 7.1.1.2
          29 January 2021 at 11:04 am

          She already from your attributes listed, offers more than the last few mayors we have been gifted. 🤭

        • Drowsy M. Kram 7.1.1.3
          29 January 2021 at 12:18 pm

          "Zip it, sweetie." Bennett's too good for the 'supercity', I reckon, just like Banks.

          • "I don't remember." (John Banks’ response when asked about his helicopter ride to Dotcom's mansion.)
          • "You think I came up the river on a cabbage boat." (John Banks responding to media questions about Dotcom.)
  8. mac1 8
    29 January 2021 at 12:37 pm

    "last few mayors we have been gifted."

    I know this is a light-hearted jibe but the word 'gifted' is very well chosen.

    We ought not to have Mayors, or any other politician, 'gifted' to us.

    They should be selected by us at community level by parties or political groupings, supported and advised by us, and voted for by us.

    Not gifted by a small cadre of business and political interests and voted for by fewer than those who can't be bothered to vote.

    Auckland mayoralty 12 October 2019 Registered 1,065,383 Turnout 367,796 (34.5%).

    Phil Goff Independent beat John Tamihere Independent by a popular vote of 180,146 to 80,903 Percentage 48.97%

    180, 000 of 1,065,000 voted for the mayor. 16.9% of the registered voters.

    Gifted to us………….

  9. Stuart Munro 9
    29 January 2021 at 2:48 pm

    "For years, the same hedge funds, private equity firms, and wealthy investors dismayed by the GameStop trades have treated the stock market like their own personal casino while everyone else pays the price," she(Elizabeth Warren)said in a statement.

    Free-market economy always seems to be the answer until it's the wolves of Wall Street who are getting bled.

  10. RedBaronCV 10
    29 January 2021 at 3:07 pm

    Maybe I'm a bit thick but how does permission to maintain and refit a boat suddenly seem to morph into the green light for the selling of cruises by the boat concerned. And how on earth can "maintenance" be done if the cruises start not long after arrival? I actually think the headline could be a bit more critical of the attempt to bypass quarantine.

    https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/124090262/government-halts-cruise-ship-insists-crew-must-be-kiwi

    In a written statement, MBIE said the border exception request was lodged on January 8th.

    “For foreign crew to be granted an exception to enter New Zealand under these circumstances, they must be considered essential for the operation of the ship to travel to New Zealand for the purpose it was granted permission i.e. refit or refurbishment of the vessel. Immigration instructions specifically exclude anyone on a ship who is not essential for the purpose,”

    • Stuart Munro 10.1
      29 January 2021 at 4:09 pm

      It's a first step – the cleaner and hospitality jobs are reserved for New Zealanders. Imagine though, what MBIE would be doing if they actually operated in NZers interests. The prestige jobs would go to New Zealanders too. You think NZ people can't skipper ships? A bunch of big expensive yachts racing in Auckland about now seem to be proof that's just not true.

      • David 10.1.1
        29 January 2021 at 4:26 pm

        But of course 4 Australians who can sing wiggle wiggle big red car is totally different.

        • Stuart Munro 10.1.1.1
          29 January 2021 at 5:21 pm

          Well yes actually – the Wiggles are artists after a fashion. You could go on stage and do their routine, but it wouldn't be the same – you wouldn't draw a crowd and their supporters wouldn't find you adequate.

          A ship's captain or engineer or airline pilot has a set of practical skills that can be learned and if NZ isn't training enough of our own, MSA has a lot explaining to do – which being an outfit entirely populated by expat Poms they do anyway.

          • Graeme 10.1.1.1.1
            29 January 2021 at 6:35 pm

            Strange thing to this is that a lot of new Zealanders work in the international super yacht and small cruise industry, especially in the hospo side, and are sought after for their practical hands on attitude. I know of one who's built quite a career managing the hospo side of yacht in Europe and a couple of chefs who've worked yachts. Surely they could have put together a crew out of NZ, but that mightn't have been as good a value proposition for the promoter as the French crew.

            • Stuart Munro 10.1.1.1.1.1
              29 January 2021 at 8:48 pm

              I think the line I'd be inclined to push comes from here at 3:45 "We're talking about jobs, but jobs that bring dignity". There was a time when we didn't need to explain that in NZ.

  11. Graeme 11
    29 January 2021 at 3:35 pm

    Welcome to the morality and ethics of the cruise industry. They’re a delightful bunch.

    • Pat 11.1
      29 January 2021 at 6:49 pm

      they gambled…and lost

    • Treetop 11.2
      29 January 2021 at 7:25 pm

      Turn the cruise ship around. If NZers are on board and want to return they will need to book MIQ.

      Can those running the cruise guarantee that there will be no community transmission?

      Government cannot afford to be kind or soft. Stupidity sums it up for me.

      • Pat 11.2.1
        29 January 2021 at 7:37 pm

        As Faafoi said it is not about covid…they neglected to get the proper immigration clearances

        • Treetop 11.2.1.1
          29 January 2021 at 7:55 pm

          Regardless of visas for the 61 hospitality crew, the track record of Covid on cruise ships is the issue and it cannot afford to be chanced.

          • Pat 11.2.1.1.1
            29 January 2021 at 8:01 pm

            The covid risk is negligible….other risks however..

            • Treetop 11.2.1.1.1.1
              29 January 2021 at 8:10 pm

              I have no sympathy for the organiser and his impatience. The communication the organiser has had with INZ and NZ health made it clear about the visas and conditions of entry.

              It is about trust and I would not trust the Organiser.

              • Pat …
                29 January 2021 at 8:18 pm

                I have zero sympathy either…but again this has nothing to do with covid excepting that covid closed the border

                The (claimed) 700 hopeful cruisers however I do have sympathy for…I hope they dont end up bankrolling this farce

              • Graeme …
                29 January 2021 at 8:50 pm

                We'll probably find that the 'organiser' and the boat operator are pretty close to the same. There's a lot of overseas ownership in the NZ tourist industry, with most of the revenue going back overseas. This one's a prime example, French boat, French crew and I doubt they'll be serving much New Zealand wine with dinner.

                It's be a huge slap in the face for New Zealand tourism operators if this was to go ahead. Most of the industry is running at less than 20% capacity and this lot think they can rock up and suck customers out of the place. I hope these leaches get smacked so hard they go away and never come back.

                • Treetop …
                  29 January 2021 at 9:26 pm

                  There is a good reason why the hospitality crew need to be employed from NZ.

                  I would be interested in knowing if there were 61 qualified people in NZ who could work on the cruise ship. I think there is and more.

                  An exception was made for the fishing industry due to not having the qualified people in NZ. The cruise organiser probably thought the same would apply to them. To have booked the passengers for the cruise before ensuring the ship could sail, the organiser was asking for it.

                • RedBaronCV …
                  29 January 2021 at 9:35 pm

                  I'm still pretty stunned that they can give their visa reason as "repairs & maintenance" when it really seems to be – "run cruises."Ii'm zero sympathy too.

                  And apparently the tourism industry has a lot of yo yo money – comes in and goes straight back out to overseas owners leaving us with the social costs.

  12. Sabine 12
    29 January 2021 at 8:44 pm

    Oh my gosh, i can't put in words how exited i am to know that the wiggles are essential workers or something and thus must come to the country.

    What would we have done without the Wiggles.

    • Forget now 12.1
      29 January 2021 at 10:30 pm

      My children are going to have to do without The Wiggles, Sabine.

      I'd like to say it is just because of ethical objections to their not being willing to use kiwi crew in a pandemic. But really; $76 per ticket in the stalls ($300 upstairs)? So; $225 (to $900) for a couple of hours of a kids show! They can make do with Netflix Wiggles.

      https://www.viagogo.com/nz/Theater-Tickets/Family/The-Wiggles-Tour-Tickets/E-4773398?qty=3

      Edit: A mere $60 per ticket for the second show of the day! First is at 10am, second at 1pm. So I guess they’ll be lower energy then? Still; just no.
      2 shows of 2200 at $70 = $300,000+

      • Incognito 12.1.1
        29 January 2021 at 10:40 pm

        Perhaps the matinée is in te reo.

        • Forget now 12.1.1.1
          29 January 2021 at 11:01 pm

          Not many Māori will be buying those morning tickets at $300 a seat, Icognito. I sure won't be! No muso I know has ever made that kind of money in a single day…

          But it's not just siphoning off the NZ children's treat money for the year (hell; I couldn't afford to buy them clothes or stationary, let alone toys, at that price) for a fleeting, likely soon forgotten couple of hours. The emergency MIQ places are now not available for, well; emergencies:

          On the same day The Wiggles were given a space in managed isolation (MIQ), Yvonne Ponting was told there was no emergency spot for her dying brother to come home to see his family…

          The family's application for an emergency spot in MIQ was denied on Friday morning, as it did not fit under the “serious risk to health” category… An MIQ spokeswoman said there was no guarantee a person fittting the emergency categories would get an allocation…

          “Even if we manage to get a managed isolation spot just via the general public way, he's going to be dead by the time he gets his spot," Yvonne Ponting said.

          She feared there was a two-prong risk for the family.

          Firstly, that Ponting would not make it home to New Zealand in time altogether or that he would get back, but not recognise his family due to his worsening brain tumours.

          https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/124099130/covid19-kiwi-dying-of-brain-cancer-cant-get-miq-spot-yet-the-wiggles-can

  13. Incognito 13
    29 January 2021 at 10:15 pm

    I don’t want to derail the post by MickySavage with an off-topic comment but I wonder if Social Media could be used to influence democratic elections, for example. Imagine some cashed-up investors have taken a ‘long’ position on an asset influenced by which political party gets into power. Purely fictional stuff, of course.

    • Macro 13.1
      30 January 2021 at 7:12 am

      Imagine some cashed-up investors have taken a ‘long’ position on an asset influenced by which political party gets into power. Purely fictional stuff, of course.

      You mean like this?

      Donald Trump was cultivated as a Russian asset over 40 years and proved so willing to parrot anti-western propaganda that there were celebrations in Moscow, a former KGB spy has told the Guardian.

      Yuri Shvets, posted to Washington by the Soviet Union in the 1980s, compares the former US president to “the Cambridge five”, the British spy ring that passed secrets to Moscow during the second world war and early cold war.

      Now 67, Shvets is a key source for American Kompromat, a new book by journalist Craig Unger, whose previous works include House of Trump, House of Putin. The book also explores the former president’s relationship with the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

      • Treetop 13.1.1
        30 January 2021 at 9:00 am

        I find this sort of stuff to be read it and decipher it for yourself. People are out there who can verify the facts but fear for the safety of their family or theirselves and being employed.

        • Macro 13.1.1.1
          30 January 2021 at 11:05 am

          That is true. However, Yuri Shvets, apparently does have some serious credentials to back up his claims. He was a major in the KGB and served as an undercover agent in Washington DC 1985-87 before his defection to the US in 1993, where he is now a US citizen. So he would have known if tRump was being regarded as a Russian asset, and to be given favourable treatment. This is not the first instance. There have been many others. tRump of course. would never be aware of it, just thinking that his "wonderful" personality was the main reason for the largess bestowed upon him. But underlying it was the long term goal, that should he ever hold a political position of power, his divisiveness would suit the aims of Russia to a T. A country divided, such is now the case in the US, is now less of a threat to Russian ambitions.

      • Incognito 13.1.2
        30 January 2021 at 10:23 am

        I was thinking closer to home.

        • Macro 13.1.2.1
          30 January 2021 at 10:37 am

          Something like this?

          A land banking business with a big piece of residentially zoned real estate on Auckland's outskirts has made more than $6 million a year for almost two decades – doing nothing.

          QV records shows Yi Huang Trading Company owns 39 Flat Bush School Rd, which it bought in 1995 for $890,000.

          Now, this 29ha block is listed on the market for $112.6 million, promoted as "the land of opportunity, vacant but close to Barry Curtis Park".

      • Anne 13.1.3
        30 January 2021 at 10:56 am

        Macro @ 13.1
        I planned to post that story here this morning but forgot.

        My personal view: it is likely there is a good dollop of truth to it. He would have been one of numerous individuals they kept an eye on as ideal candidates for future manipulation. So, the Ruskies had Trump’s measure 40 years ago.

        Of course, the West does it too, but maybe not to the same extent.

        • Macro 13.1.3.1
          30 January 2021 at 11:19 am

          So, the Ruskies had Trump’s measure 40 years ago.

          Yes – it seems highly likely – and they wouldn't have had to do much arm twisting to get their intentions across. From all earlier accounts of his dealings, much of the money flowing to the Deutsche Bank and on into tRump's pocket, was from Russian sources. He has been, and still is, heavily indebted to Russian influencers.

          They picked him because of his outlandish political ideas that formed the basis of his popular ideology. This nativism, and far right mean thinking was perfect for creating the division that now ferments the US body politic.

        • joe90 13.1.3.2
          30 January 2021 at 1:45 pm

          So, the Ruskies had Trump’s measure 40 years ago.

          ‘The perfect target’:

          https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jan/29/trump-russia-asset-claims-former-kgb-spy-new-book

      • mauī 13.1.4
        31 January 2021 at 9:49 am

        This sounds much like Luke Harding's book, which was light on evidence and heavy on innuendo. But some smart folks do enjoy a good spy thriller novel.

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ikf1uZli4g

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    18 hours ago

  • How to Screen Record on a Dell Laptop A Guide to Capturing Your Screen with Ease
    Screen recording has become an essential tool for various purposes, such as creating tutorials, capturing gameplay footage, recording online meetings, or sharing information with others. Fortunately, Dell laptops offer several built-in and external options for screen recording, catering to different needs and preferences. This guide will explore various methods on ...
    Gareth’s WorldBy admin
    18 hours ago

  • How Much Does it Cost to Fix a Laptop Screen? Navigating Repair Options and Costs
    A cracked or damaged laptop screen can be a frustrating experience, impacting productivity and enjoyment. Fortunately, laptop screen repair is a common service offered by various repair shops and technicians. However, the cost of fixing a laptop screen can vary significantly depending on several factors. This article delves into the ...
    Gareth’s WorldBy admin
    18 hours ago

  • How Long Do Gaming Laptops Last? Demystifying Lifespan and Maximizing Longevity
    Gaming laptops represent a significant investment for passionate gamers, offering portability and powerful performance for immersive gaming experiences. However, a common concern among potential buyers is their lifespan. Unlike desktop PCs, which allow for easier component upgrades, gaming laptops have inherent limitations due to their compact and integrated design. This ...
    Gareth’s WorldBy admin
    19 hours ago

  • Climate Change: Turning the tide
    The annual inventory report of New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions has been released, showing that gross emissions have dropped for the third year in a row, to 78.4 million tons: All-told gross emissions have decreased by over 6 million tons since the Zero Carbon Act was passed in 2019. ...
    No Right TurnBy Idiot/Savant
    20 hours ago

  • How to Unlock Your Computer A Comprehensive Guide to Regaining Access
    Experiencing a locked computer can be frustrating, especially when you need access to your files and applications urgently. The methods to unlock your computer will vary depending on the specific situation and the type of lock you encounter. This guide will explore various scenarios and provide step-by-step instructions on how ...
    Gareth’s WorldBy admin
    21 hours ago

  • Faxing from Your Computer A Modern Guide to Sending Documents Digitally
    While the world has largely transitioned to digital communication, faxing still holds relevance in certain industries and situations. Fortunately, gone are the days of bulky fax machines and dedicated phone lines. Today, you can easily send and receive faxes directly from your computer, offering a convenient and efficient way to ...
    Gareth’s WorldBy admin
    21 hours ago

  • Protecting Your Home Computer A Guide to Cyber Awareness
    In our increasingly digital world, home computers have become essential tools for work, communication, entertainment, and more. However, this increased reliance on technology also exposes us to various cyber threats. Understanding these threats and taking proactive steps to protect your home computer is crucial for safeguarding your personal information, finances, ...
    Gareth’s WorldBy admin
    21 hours ago

  • Server-Based Computing Powering the Modern Digital Landscape
    In the ever-evolving world of technology, server-based computing has emerged as a cornerstone of modern digital infrastructure. This article delves into the concept of server-based computing, exploring its various forms, benefits, challenges, and its impact on the way we work and interact with technology. Understanding Server-Based Computing: At its core, ...
    Gareth’s WorldBy admin
    21 hours ago

  • Vroom vroom go the big red trucks
    The absolute brass neck of this guy.We want more medical doctors, not more spin doctors, Luxon was saying a couple of weeks ago, and now we’re told the guy has seven salaried adults on TikTok duty. Sorry, doing social media. The absolute brass neck of it. The irony that the ...
    More Than A FeildingBy David Slack
    21 hours ago

  • Jones finds $410,000 to help the government muscle in on a spat project
    Buzz from the Beehive Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones relishes spatting and eagerly takes issue with environmentalists who criticise his enthusiasm for resource development. He relishes helping the fishing industry too. And so today, while the media are making much of the latest culling in the public service to ...
    Point of OrderBy Bob Edlin
    22 hours ago

  • Again, hate crimes are not necessarily terrorism.
    Having written, taught and worked for the US government on issues involving unconventional warfare and terrorism for 30-odd years, two things irritate me the most when the subject is discussed in public. The first is the Johnny-come-lately academics-turned-media commentators who … Continue reading → ...
    KiwipoliticoBy Pablo
    1 day ago

  • Despair – construction consenting edition
    Eric Crampton writes – Kainga Ora is the government’s house building agency. It’s been building a lot of social housing. Kainga Ora has its own (but independent) consenting authority, Consentium. It’s a neat idea. Rather than have to deal with building consents across each different territorial authority, Kainga Ora ...
    Point of OrderBy poonzteam5443
    1 day ago

  • Coalition promises – will the Govt keep the commitment to keep Kiwis equal before the law?
    Muriel Newman writes – The Coalition Government says it is moving with speed to deliver campaign promises and reverse the damage done by Labour. One of their key commitments is to “defend the principle that New Zealanders are equal before the law.” To achieve this, they have pledged they “will not advance ...
    Point of OrderBy poonzteam5443
    1 day ago

  • An impermanent public service is a guarantee of very little else but failure
    Chris Trotter writes –  The absence of anything resembling a fightback from the public servants currently losing their jobs is interesting. State-sector workers’ collective fatalism in the face of Coalition cutbacks indicates a surprisingly broad acceptance of impermanence in the workplace. Fifty years ago, lay-offs in the thousands ...
    Point of OrderBy poonzteam5443
    1 day ago

  • What happens after the war – Mariupol
    Mariupol, on the Azov Sea coast, was one of the first cities to suffer almost complete destruction after the start of the Ukraine War started in late February 2022. We remember the scenes of absolute destruction of the houses and city structures. The deaths of innocent civilians – many of ...
    Open ParachuteBy Ken
    1 day ago

  • Babies and benefits – no good news
    Lindsay Mitchell writes – Ten years ago, I wrote the following in a Listener column: Every year around one in five new-born babies will be reliant on their caregivers benefit by Christmas. This pattern has persisted from at least 1993. For Maori the number jumps to over one in three.  ...
    Point of OrderBy poonzteam5443
    1 day ago

  • Should the RBNZ be looking through climate inflation?
    Climate change is expected to generate more and more extreme events, delivering a sort of structural shock to inflation that central banks will have to react to as if they were short-term cyclical issues. Photo: Lynn Grieveson / The KākāMy pick of the six newsey things to know from Aotearoa’s ...
    The KakaBy Bernard Hickey
    1 day ago

  • Bernard's pick 'n' mix of the news links
    The top six news links I’ve seen elsewhere in the last 24 hours, as of 9:16 am on Thursday, April 18 are:Housing: Tauranga residents living in boats, vans RNZ Checkpoint Louise TernouthHousing: Waikato councillor says wastewater plant issues could hold up Sleepyhead building a massive company town Waikato Times Stephen ...
    The KakaBy Bernard Hickey
    1 day ago

  • Gordon Campbell on the public sector carnage, and misogyny as terrorism
    It’s a simple deal. We pay taxes in order to finance the social services we want and need. The carnage now occurring across the public sector though, is breaking that contract. Over 3,000 jobs have been lost so far. Many are in crucial areas like Education where the impact of ...
    Gordon CampbellBy lyndon
    1 day ago

  • Meeting the Master Baiters
    Hi,A friend had their 40th over the weekend and decided to theme it after Curb Your Enthusiasm fashion icon Susie Greene. Captured in my tiny kitchen before I left the house, I ending up evoking a mix of old lesbian and Hillary Clinton — both unintentional.Me vs Hillary ClintonIf you’re ...
    David FarrierBy David Farrier
    1 day ago

  • How extreme was the Earth's temperature in 2023
    This is a re-post from Andrew Dessler at the Climate Brink blog In 2023, the Earth reached temperature levels unprecedented in modern times. Given that, it’s reasonable to ask: What’s going on? There’s been lots of discussions by scientists about whether this is just the normal progression of global warming or if something ...
    Skeptical Science
    1 day ago

  • Backbone, revisited
    The schools are on holiday and the sun is shining in the seaside village and all day long I have been seeing bunches of bikes; Mums, Dads, teens and toddlers chattering, laughing, happy, having a bloody great time together. Cheers, AT, for the bits of lane you’ve added lately around the ...
    More Than A FeildingBy David Slack
    2 days ago

  • Ministers are not above the law
    Today in our National-led authoritarian nightmare: Shane Jones thinks Ministers should be above the law: New Zealand First MP Shane Jones is accusing the Waitangi Tribunal of over-stepping its mandate by subpoenaing a minister for its urgent hearing on the Oranga Tamariki claim. The tribunal is looking into the ...
    No Right TurnBy Idiot/Savant
    2 days ago

  • What’s the outfit you can hear going down the gurgler? Probably it’s David Parker’s Oceans Sec...
    Buzz from the Beehive Point  of Order first heard of the Oceans Secretariat in June 2021, when David Parker (remember him?) announced a multi-agency approach to protecting New Zealand’s marine ecosystems and fisheries. Parker (holding the Environment, and Oceans and Fisheries portfolios) broke the news at the annual Forest & ...
    Point of OrderBy Bob Edlin
    2 days ago

  • Will politicians let democracy die in the darkness?
    Bryce Edwards writes  – Politicians across the political spectrum are implicated in the New Zealand media’s failing health. Either through neglect or incompetent interventions, successive governments have failed to regulate, foster, and allow a healthy Fourth Estate that can adequately hold politicians and the powerful to account. ...
    Point of OrderBy poonzteam5443
    2 days ago

  • Matt Doocey doubles down on trans “healthcare”
    Citizen Science writes –  Last week saw two significant developments in the debate over the treatment of trans-identifying children and young people – the release in Britain of the final report of Dr Hilary Cass’s review into gender healthcare, and here in New Zealand, the news that the ...
    Point of OrderBy poonzteam5443
    2 days ago

  • A TikTok Prime Minister.
    One night while sleeping in my bed I had a beautiful dreamThat all the people of the world got together on the same wavelengthAnd began helping one anotherNow in this dream, universal love was the theme of the dayPeace and understanding and it happened this wayAfter such an eventful day ...
    Nick’s KōreroBy Nick Rockel
    2 days ago

  • Texas Lessons
    This is a guest post by Oscar Simms who is a housing activist, volunteer for the Coalition for More Homes, and was the Labour Party candidate for Auckland Central at the last election. ...
    Greater AucklandBy Guest Post
    2 days ago

  • Bernard's pick 'n' mix of the news links at 6:06 am
    The top six news links I’ve seen elsewhere in the last 24 hours as of 6:06 am on Wednesday, April 17 are:Must read: Secrecy shrouds which projects might be fast-tracked RNZ Farah HancockScoop: Revealed: Luxon has seven staffers working on social media content - partly paid for by taxpayer Newshub ...
    The KakaBy Bernard Hickey
    2 days ago

  • Fighting poverty on the holiday highway
    Turning what Labour called the “holiday highway” into a four-lane expressway from Auckland to Whangarei could bring at least an economic benefit of nearly two billion a year for Northland each year. And it could help bring an end to poverty in one of New Zealand’s most deprived regions. The ...
    PolitikBy Richard Harman
    2 days ago

  • Bernard's six-stack of substacks at 6:26 pm
    Tonight’s six-stack includes: launching his substack with a bunch of his previous documentaries, including this 1992 interview with Dame Whina Cooper. and here crew give climate activists plenty to do, including this call to submit against the Fast Track Approvals bill. writes brilliantly here on his substack ...
    The KakaBy Bernard Hickey
    3 days ago

  • At a glance – Is the science settled?
    On February 14, 2023 we announced our Rebuttal Update Project. This included an ask for feedback about the added "At a glance" section in the updated basic rebuttal versions. This weekly blog post series highlights this new section of one of the updated basic rebuttal versions and serves as a ...
    Skeptical Science
    3 days ago

  • Apposite Quotations.
    How Long Is Long Enough? Gaza under Israeli bombardment, July 2014. This posting is exclusive to Bowalley Road. ...
    Bowalley Road
    3 days ago

  • What’s a life worth now?
    You're in the mall when you hear it: some kind of popping sound in the distance, kids with fireworks, maybe. But then a moment of eerie stillness is followed by more of the fireworks sound and there’s also screaming and shrieking and now here come people running for their lives.Does ...
    More Than A FeildingBy David Slack
    3 days ago

  • Howling at the Moon
    Karl du Fresne writes –  There’s a crisis in the news media and the media are blaming it on everyone except themselves. Culpability is being deflected elsewhere – mainly to the hapless Minister of Communications, Melissa Lee, and the big social media platforms that are accused of hoovering ...
    Point of OrderBy poonzteam5443
    3 days ago

  • Newshub is Dead.
    I don’t normally send out two newsletters in a day but I figured I’d say something about… the news. If two newsletters is a bit much then maybe just skip one, I don’t want to overload people. Alternatively if you’d be interested in sometimes receiving multiple, smaller updates from me, ...
    Nick’s KōreroBy Nick Rockel
    3 days ago

  • Seymour is chuffed about cutting early-learning red tape – but we hear, too, that Jones has loose...
    Buzz from the Beehive David Seymour and Winston Peters today signalled that at least two ministers of the Crown might be in Wellington today. Seymour (as Associate Minister of Education) announced the removal of more red tape, this time to make it easier for new early learning services to be ...
    Point of OrderBy Bob Edlin
    3 days ago

  • Bryce Edwards: Will politicians let democracy die in the darkness?
    Politicians across the political spectrum are implicated in the New Zealand media’s failing health. Either through neglect or incompetent interventions, successive governments have failed to regulate, foster, and allow a healthy Fourth Estate that can adequately hold politicians and the powerful to account. Our political system is suffering from the ...
    Democracy ProjectBy bryce.edwards
    3 days ago

  • Was Hawkesby entirely wrong?
    David Farrar  writes –  The Broadcasting Standards Authority ruled: Comments by radio host Kate Hawkesby suggesting Māori and Pacific patients were being prioritised for surgery due to their ethnicity were misleading and discriminatory, the Broadcasting Standards Authority has found. It is a fact such patients are prioritised. ...
    Point of OrderBy poonzteam5443
    3 days ago

  • PRC shadow looms as the Solomons head for election
    PRC and its proxies in Solomons have been preparing for these elections for a long time. A lot of money, effort and intelligence have gone into ensuring an outcome that won’t compromise Beijing’s plans. Cleo Paskall writes – On April 17th the Solomon Islands, a country of ...
    Point of OrderBy poonzteam5443
    3 days ago

  • Climate Change: Criminal ecocide
    We are in the middle of a climate crisis. Last year was (again) the hottest year on record. NOAA has just announced another global coral bleaching event. Floods are threatening UK food security. So naturally, Shane Jones wants to make it easier to mine coal: Resources Minister Shane Jones ...
    No Right TurnBy Idiot/Savant
    3 days ago

  • Is saving one minute of a politician's time worth nearly $1 billion?
    Is speeding up the trip to and from Wellington airport by 12 minutes worth spending up more than $10 billion? Photo: Lynn Grieveson / The KākāTL;DR: The six news items that stood out to me in the last day to 8:26 am today are:The Lead: Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced ...
    The KakaBy Bernard Hickey
    3 days ago

  • Long Tunnel or Long Con?
    Yesterday it was revealed that Transport Minister had asked Waka Kotahi to look at the options for a long tunnel through Wellington. State Highway 1 (SH1) through Wellington City is heavily congested at peak times and while planning continues on the duplicate Mt Victoria Tunnel and Basin Reserve project, the ...
    Greater AucklandBy Matt L
    3 days ago

  • Smoke And Mirrors.
    You're a fraud, and you know itBut it's too good to throw it all awayAnyone would do the sameYou've got 'em goingAnd you're careful not to show itSometimes you even fool yourself a bitIt's like magicBut it's always been a smoke and mirrors gameAnyone would do the sameForty six billion ...
    Nick’s KōreroBy Nick Rockel
    3 days ago

  • What is Mexico doing about climate change?
    This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections The June general election in Mexico could mark a turning point in ensuring that the country’s climate policies better reflect the desire of its citizens to address the climate crisis, with both leading presidential candidates expressing support for renewable energy. Mexico is the ...
    Skeptical Science
    3 days ago

  • State of humanity, 2024
    2024, it feels, keeps presenting us with ever more challenges, ever more dismay.Do you give up yet? It seems to ask.No? How about this? Or this?How about this?When I say 2024 I really mean the state of humanity in 2024.Saturday night, we watched Civil War because that is one terrifying cliff we've ...
    More Than A FeildingBy David Slack
    4 days ago

  • Govt’s Wellington tunnel vision aims to ease the way to the airport (but zealous promoters of cycl...
    Buzz from the Beehive A pet project and governmental tunnel vision jump out from the latest batch of ministerial announcements. The government is keen to assure us of its concern for the wellbeing of our pets. It will be introducing pet bonds in a change to the Residential Tenancies Act ...
    Point of OrderBy Bob Edlin
    4 days ago

  • The case for cultural connectedness
    A recent report generated from a Growing Up in New Zealand (GUiNZ) survey of 1,224 rangatahi Māori aged 11-12 found: Cultural connectedness was associated with fewer depression symptoms, anxiety symptoms and better quality of life. That sounds cut and dry. But further into the report the following appears: Cultural connectedness is ...
    Point of OrderBy poonzteam5443
    4 days ago

  • Useful context on public sector job cuts
    David Farrar writes –    The Herald reports: From the gory details of job-cuts news, you’d think the public service was being eviscerated.   While the media’s view of the cuts is incomplete, it’s also true that departments have been leaking the particulars faster than a Wellington ...
    Point of OrderBy poonzteam5443
    4 days ago

  • Gordon Campbell On When Racism Comes Disguised As Anti-racism
    Remember the good old days, back when New Zealand had a PM who could think and speak calmly and intelligently in whole sentences without blustering? Even while Iran’s drones and missiles were still being launched, Helen Clark was live on TVNZ expertly summing up the latest crisis in the Middle ...
    Gordon CampbellBy lyndon
    4 days ago

  • Govt ignored economic analysis of smokefree reversal
    Costello did not pass on analysis of the benefits of the smokefree reforms to Cabinet, emphasising instead the extra tax revenues of repealing them. Photo: Hagen Hopkins, Getty Images TL;DR: The six news items that stood out to me at 7:26 am today are:The Lead: Casey Costello never passed on ...
    The KakaBy Bernard Hickey
    4 days ago

  • True Blue.
    True loveYou're the one I'm dreaming ofYour heart fits me like a gloveAnd I'm gonna be true blueBaby, I love youI’ve written about the job cuts in our news media last week. The impact on individuals, and the loss to Aotearoa of voices covering our news from different angles.That by ...
    Nick’s KōreroBy Nick Rockel
    4 days ago

  • Who is running New Zealand’s foreign policy?
    While commentators, including former Prime Minister Helen Clark, are noting a subtle shift in New Zealand’s foreign policy, which now places more emphasis on the United States, many have missed a key element of the shift. What National said before the election is not what the government is doing now. ...
    PolitikBy Richard Harman
    4 days ago

  • 2024 SkS Weekly Climate Change & Global Warming News Roundup #15
    A listing of 31 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, April 7, 2024 thru Sat, April 13, 2024. Story of the week Our story of the week is about adults in the room setting terms and conditions of ...
    Skeptical Science
    5 days ago

  • Feline Friends and Fragile Fauna The Complexities of Cats in New Zealand’s Conservation Efforts

    Cats, with their independent spirit and beguiling purrs, have captured the hearts of humans for millennia. In New Zealand, felines are no exception, boasting the highest national cat ownership rate globally [definition cat nz cat foundation]. An estimated 1.134 million pet cats grace Kiwi households, compared to 683,000 dogs ...

    Gareth’s WorldBy admin
    5 days ago

  • Or is that just they want us to think?
    Nice guy, that Peter Williams. Amiable, a calm air of no-nonsense capability, a winning smile. Everything you look for in a TV presenter and newsreader.I used to see him sometimes when I went to TVNZ to be a talking head or a panellist and we would yarn. Nice guy, that ...
    More Than A FeildingBy David Slack
    5 days ago

  • Fact Brief – Did global warming stop in 1998?
    Skeptical Science is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. This fact brief was written by Sue Bin Park in collaboration with members from our Skeptical Science team. You can submit claims you think need checking via the tipline. Did global warming stop in ...
    Skeptical Science
    6 days ago

  • Arguing over a moot point.
    I have been following recent debates in the corporate and social media about whether it is a good idea for NZ to join what is known as “AUKUS Pillar Two.” AUKUS is the Australian-UK-US nuclear submarine building agreement in which … Continue reading → ...
    KiwipoliticoBy Pablo
    6 days ago

  • No Longer Trusted: Ageing Boomers, Laurie & Les, Talk Politics.
    Turning Point: “What has turned me away from the mainstream news media is the very strong message that its been sending out for the last few years.” “And what message might that be?” “That the people who own it, the people who run it, and the people who provide its content, really don’t ...
    Bowalley Road
    6 days ago

  • Mortgage rates at 10% anyone?
    No – nothing about that in PM Luxon’s nine-point plan to improve the lives of New Zealanders. But beyond our shores Jamie Dimon, the long-serving head of global bank J.P. Morgan Chase, reckons that the chances of a goldilocks soft landing for the economy are “a lot lower” than the ...
    Point of OrderBy xtrdnry
    6 days ago

  • Education Minister heads to major teaching summit in Singapore
    Education Minister Erica Stanford will lead the New Zealand delegation at the 2024 International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP) held in Singapore. The delegation includes representatives from the Post Primary Teachers’ Association (PPTA) Te Wehengarua and the New Zealand Educational Institute (NZEI) Te Riu Roa.  The summit is co-hosted ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    56 mins ago

  • Value of stopbank project proven during cyclone
    A stopbank upgrade project in Tairawhiti partly funded by the Government has increased flood resilience for around 7000ha of residential and horticultural land so far, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says. Mr Jones today attended a dawn service in Gisborne to mark the end of the first stage of the ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 hour ago

  • Anzac commemorations, Türkiye relationship focus of visit
    Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters will represent the Government at Anzac Day commemorations on the Gallipoli Peninsula next week and engage with senior representatives of the Turkish government in Istanbul.    “The Gallipoli campaign is a defining event in our history. It will be a privilege to share the occasion ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 hour ago

  • Minister to Europe for OECD meeting, Anzac Day
    Science, Innovation and Technology and Defence Minister Judith Collins will next week attend the OECD Science and Technology Ministerial conference in Paris and Anzac Day commemorations in Belgium. “Science, innovation and technology have a major role to play in rebuilding our economy and achieving better health, environmental and social outcomes ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    4 hours ago

  • Comprehensive Partnership the goal for NZ and the Philippines
    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon held a bilateral meeting today with the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr.  The Prime Minister was accompanied by MP Paulo Garcia, the first Filipino to be elected to a legislature outside the Philippines. During today’s meeting, Prime Minister Luxon and President Marcos Jr discussed opportunities to ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    15 hours ago

  • Government commits $20m to Westport flood protection
    The Government has announced that $20 million in funding will be made available to Westport to fund much needed flood protection around the town. This measure will significantly improve the resilience of the community, says Local Government Minister Simeon Brown. “The Westport community has already been allocated almost $3 million ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    21 hours ago

  • Taupō takes pole position
    The Government is proud to support the first ever Repco Supercars Championship event in Taupō as up to 70,000 motorsport fans attend the Taupō International Motorsport Park this weekend, says Economic Development Minister Melissa Lee. “Anticipation for the ITM Taupō Super400 is huge, with tickets and accommodation selling out weeks ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    22 hours ago

  • Cost of living support for low-income homeowners
    Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has announced an increase to the Rates Rebate Scheme, putting money back into the pockets of low-income homeowners.  “The coalition Government is committed to bringing down the cost of living for New Zealanders. That includes targeted support for those Kiwis who are doing things tough, such ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    24 hours ago

  • Government backing mussel spat project
    The Coalition Government is investing in a project to boost survival rates of New Zealand mussels and grow the industry, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has announced. “This project seeks to increase the resilience of our mussels and significantly boost the sector’s productivity,” Mr Jones says. “The project - ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 day ago

  • Government focused on getting people into work
    Benefit figures released today underscore the importance of the Government’s plan to rebuild the economy and have 50,000 fewer people on Jobseeker Support, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. “Benefit numbers are still significantly higher than when National was last in government, when there was about 70,000 fewer ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 day ago

  • Clean energy key driver to reducing emissions
    The Government’s commitment to doubling New Zealand’s renewable energy capacity is backed by new data showing that clean energy has helped the country reach its lowest annual gross emissions since 1999, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says. New Zealand’s latest Greenhouse Gas Inventory (1990-2022) published today, shows gross emissions fell ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 day ago

  • Earthquake-prone buildings review brought forward
    The Government is bringing the earthquake-prone building review forward, with work to start immediately, and extending the deadline for remediations by four years, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. “Our Government is focused on rebuilding the economy. A key part of our plan is to cut red tape that ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    1 day ago

  • Thailand and NZ to agree to Strategic Partnership
    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and his Thai counterpart, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, have today agreed that New Zealand and the Kingdom of Thailand will upgrade the bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership by 2026. “New Zealand and Thailand have a lot to offer each other. We have a strong mutual desire to build ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    2 days ago

  • Government consults on extending coastal permits for ports
    RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Transport Minister Simeon Brown have today announced the Coalition Government’s intention to extend port coastal permits for a further 20 years, providing port operators with certainty to continue their operations. “The introduction of the Resource Management Act in 1991 required ports to obtain coastal ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    2 days ago

  • Inflation coming down, but more work to do
    Today’s announcement that inflation is down to 4 per cent is encouraging news for Kiwis, but there is more work to be done - underlining the importance of the Government’s plan to get the economy back on track, acting Finance Minister Chris Bishop says. “Inflation is now at 4 per ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    2 days ago

  • School attendance restored as a priority in health advice
    Refreshed health guidance released today will help parents and schools make informed decisions about whether their child needs to be in school, addressing one of the key issues affecting school attendance, says Associate Education Minister David Seymour. In recent years, consistently across all school terms, short-term illness or medical reasons ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    2 days ago

  • Unnecessary bureaucracy cut in oceans sector
    Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones is streamlining high-level oceans management while maintaining a focus on supporting the sector’s role in the export-led recovery of the economy. “I am working to realise the untapped potential of our fishing and aquaculture sector. To achieve that we need to be smarter with ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    2 days ago

  • Patterson promoting NZ’s wool sector at International Congress
    Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson is speaking at the International Wool Textile Organisation Congress in Adelaide, promoting New Zealand wool, and outlining the coalition Government’s support for the revitalisation the sector.    "New Zealand’s wool exports reached $400 million in the year to 30 June 2023, and the coalition Government ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    3 days ago

  • Removing red tape to help early learners thrive
    The Government is making legislative changes to make it easier for new early learning services to be established, and for existing services to operate, Associate Education Minister David Seymour says. The changes involve repealing the network approval provisions that apply when someone wants to establish a new early learning service, ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
    3 days ago

  • RMA changes to cut coal mining consent red tape
    Changes to the Resource Management Act will align consenting for coal mining to other forms of mining to reduce barriers that are holding back economic development, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. “The inconsistent treatment of coal mining compared with other extractive activities is burdensome red tape that fails to acknowledge ...
    BeehiveBy beehive.govt.nz
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