I was listening yesterday to a group of young Maori men discussing Billy TK and his prophecies. Very disturbing that they have taken as Gospel his comments about 5 G / Covid conspiracies etc. They feel that because Billy TK is a great musician then he must...
The Winter Energy Allowance finishes from the end of September. It is $40 weekly per single person and $63 weekly for couples and families. For nearly 6 months benefits have continued on with no need to review or verify tenancy /disability costs ; I ...
I think it is quite unfortunate that Jaduram has resigned. He has only been in the role for a couple of years and had been making well considered changes that will ensure better quality outcomes for customers and Watercare staff. His predecessor was on a ...
Jack Tame is giving Judith Collins a grilling on TV 1. She has obviously had some PR training and is keeping her voice low and speech slow ; not lurching into her usual fish wife style of conversation.
I think it would be useful if the name of the journalists asking the questions cold be displayed at the bottom of the screens. Sometimes their attitude is very hostile to the point of rudeness and I wonder at their lack of professionalism.
And remember his distraught newscasts when Jacinda went to Rarotonga and neglected to advise him in advance. Much complaining to his wife on air about that.
They should be setting up a COVID test site at the Mangere church ; enough people of interest there to warrant immediate investigation. Rather than have them all trundle down to the local test sites to wait for hours and possibly pass COVID on to others.
So how many reputable trustworthy journalist friends does Winston actually have around him ? They did him no favours when his NZ Super mistake was leaked. I'm surprised he trusts any now.
I am happy for the next election to be delayed. November 2023 sounds about right. After all - the people have spoken. All the recent polls have been fairly definitive and consistent so let's save the country some money and delay the election.
Young people aged 24 and under on Jobseeker receive lower WINZ benefits than those 25 and older. Parents of students 24 and under are expected to maintain them. The level of parents' income affects tertiary students having the ability to receive student ...
Whilst pulicising her book "Pull No Punches" I heard Judith Collins say she was writing another book but needed a good punchy title. After the election maybe "On The Ropes Again" could be a goer ?
I was not impressed with the statement by Winston Peters about Todd Muller's health issue. Especially as Winston demands privacy and keeps very tight lipped about his own medical issues. Loyalty is sadly missing in the National caucus ; leaks to Tova just ...
The opposition is clearly clutching at any straw now ; expect more as the weeks progress. Should we be amazed that the combined talents of Janet Wilson and Mathew Hooten have produced such a fiasco ? One Sunday paper article had Muller stating "in my ...
Urban myth is what I think the story is. Anybody on the street had easy access to motels / hotels / lodges / furnished apartments. And a food bag delivered daily. Many of the homeless are very healthy right now ; and have the inclination to stay "indoors" ...
Well said, Macro. The death of Beau Biden was well documented at the time. His brother can be seen comforting the boy Robert earlier in the video. Only very sick minds would think of using a still photo in such a way.
Maybe the Government thinks that as their actions have created this situation they now have an obligation to allow the Covid unemployed slide into the usual Job Seeker rates over a period of weeks. A breathing space to negotiate their debts / mortgages and...
I believe there are no actual teachers on the Teaching Council ; can that be confirmed ? And that recent communication from the Teaching Council (re the increase) occurred at the same time Lockdown was starting. Most teachers were sorting out on line ...
There is a well patronized market in the weekend at the Avondale Racing Club. Lovely fresh fruit and veges at good prices. I'd hate to see that disappear ; not sure where else they could put it.
Jack Tame asked Simon B if he realised the world was in the grip of a pandemic. Simon had been spouting bile and boasting about the great budgets that Bill English brought in. The man seems to be badly advised ; I would hate to think we are actually ...
What intrigues me is the complete lack of comprehension. One asks a question and has it answered then the next question is almost the same and Jacinda patiently explains again. I'd like to see their faces and have their names up on the screen so we know ...
Rather galling to watch brothers go to Uni and then get told that I would probably be married sooner than later so Uni would be a waste. But that was common in those days and we did as we were told.
I remember 2 shillings for a pound of butter and a shilling for a loaf of bread. 4 pence for a pint of milk. Nine pence for a seat in local movie theatre. Lamb was cheap and chickens only for special occasions.
The same co-owner who didn't have much sympathy for the Goldcorp shareholders / owners of misplaced gold back in 1987 ?
Some footpaths in Auckland CBD are done already ; ready to bet they won't be unwidened any time soon. Main streets only one lane each way now.
The problem is getting the food distributed to those who need it. Many foodbanks have closed. So fresh fruit and vegetables just going to waste.
And some of us would prefer the local butcher / green grocer / bakery. Far fewer people packed into these shops, fresher produce and less waiting in great long queues.
Not only impossible to ring WINZ / MSD but MY MSD not letting people in either. Major overload which is only going to get worse.
Did a small shop at New World tonight and weary butcher told me they had done more sales by 4pm than they did on Christmas Eve. All the workers looked tired and well over it.
Hi Sabine There is a Supported Living Benefit which replaces the old Invalid Benefit. Supported Living pays around $50 weekly more than Job Seeker - which is for those seeking work and Job Seeker Sickness for those suffering short term ill health, Solo ...
I work with many of the "501" men and women who have been deported. Most seem to be reasonable people with no family here to fall back on. Some have left entire families (parents / siblings / grandparents / children / grandchildren) in Australia. Their ...
Paying $55 weekly for a motel room that is costing MSD $1500 is a real bargain. Not to mention free power / fresh towels and linen daily.
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