So, the govt has spent 30 mil on a piece of dirt by ak airport. Heard a parasitic real estate agent say on the radio that the dirt is valued at 40 mil. That sounds ok. So not a bad deal?? Furthermore looks a hell of a lot better than a 23 mil flag ...
Can I suggest that trying to achieve anything other than some grandiose feel good mega buck scheme in the CBD, americas cup included, is a futile exercise in this misnamed supa city. Goff may well be a rellie of mine, but he sure lives on the other side of...
It is said that economists are there to make weather forecasters look good
Well, I'm a boomer and I'm glad someone is asking. The boomer title is fine with me
Too true Brigid However Shane Jones with a bit of training could possibly make a reasonable living as a raconteur. But, would you want him in control of your destiny ?? That is if you didn't own a fishing fleet or a few pine trees.
As I keenly observe our political landscape I have to say it's totally depressing. I'm sure that it takes more energy to be an arsehole. Than to just behave like a decent human being.
So, national announce a 30billion infrastructure spend. I thought, yahoo they're planning to spend on hospitals, education, mental health, et al. Silly, silly johnr it's all on ROADS. Here I sit, head in hands.
There is no doubt that "kiwibuild" will be bandied about by national in the coming electioneering So here is my scorecard for kiwibuild. Labour Positive 10, for recognizing a housing crisis and having a plan to deal with it. Negative 10, for plan ...
Please remember Paddington, that it is the employees of businesses that earn the revenue for said business owner, and who spend their income in providing revenue for businesses. It's a virtuous circle
NZNO ??
Your correct saying business acumen does not a politician make. I understand that he gained business experience as an executive at Fonterror. Surely the the most appallingly managed business in NZ, and if they're competing with some other large businesses ...
This is what I know from my son who is a rural volly firefighter. They are paid very well in nz after 8 hours on a job. That means that road accidents (the majority of call outs) and house fires are generally unpaid, but bush/scrub fires often last longer....
Quote I think is worth repeating from my cousins xmas newsletter. She lives in Michigan. "I think I'll promote laziness as a lifestyle this year. - Smiling uses less energy than scowling - It is easier to be kind than raising the energy to be nasty - If ...
I bought all my xmas presents on line, all books from mighty ape in silverdale auckland NZ. I get them couriered direct as rellies are scattered in nz and overseas. Great service and I don't have to go anywhere near the stock yarding pens euphemistically ...
Yep, the very same Wal-Mart, who even by US standards is regarded as an arsehole employer. Air NZ employees be very afraid
Come on, Do you guys really think I need to buy gear to shave with.
What's the chances of we at TS using a different terminology to "white supremist" to me it implies an acceptance of supremacy. If we can change the description here, who knows, perhaps we can influence others also. I personally prefer to describe them as "...
You may well consider it hyperbole. But bloody hell which statement was untrue
I cannot believe that in these sensitive times some dickhead fed farmers from Marlborough, Phillip Neal has a neo fascist rant about useless dole bludgers. Can I remind Mr Neal that the agri/farming industry is NZs biggest welfare beneficiary. Why do I say...
Sure you can, but can you not set that aside until they are laid to rest
Just heard the tv news. Bloody hell the crusaders will have 1min silence for the people slain in Chch. I am so angry that the respect for the Chch victims deserves 1min silence. Cannot these utter rugby fuckwits realise that this atrocity deserves a ...
Ditto on android. Both Teresa May articles are a blank screen everything else is good as
Two pieces of prose caught my attention of late. Geoff Murphy recently deceased film director of many iconic kiwi films. As quoted by Ian Mune. "The only certainty in life is DOUBT.....I think. Linda Hellanin on radio live was trying to encourage a ...
Good luck with getting a response to that. We forget that Moras Panel should be classed as light entertainment. If you've heard Moras wife on the radio you will realise that wee Jimmy hasnt been allowed to have an original thought for many years.
Your criticisms of tv news also apply to RNZ after hearing guano espiners interview of brownley this morning. Sorry can't reference it on phone
I could tolerate the abandonment of unions if they included ALL of them. I refer to the; legal union, the accounting union, the real estate union,a the financial union, the banking union. Remember all of these "union's" make and administer their own laws, ...
Too true, This council is fixated on every facility and business being in the CBD, at our expense. It is time that they reversed this philosophy and took the facility's and jobs to the people in the form of satellite towns. It makes no sense to keep ...
Except for punishing Ross financially I can't see the waka jumping bill being of value to national in this case. Ross now has an established audience, so if he has more to release it will be snapped up by the media. Remember also that the original leaker ...
Can't argue with what you say Exkiwiforces. In my eyes we either spend 5 to 10 times more and become world class in all aspects. Or, fold the outfit up and replace it with an American style coastguard for S&R and humanitarian work
Ex grey funnel myself Crashcart. I should have added humanitarian work alongside S&R. I wholeheartedly concur that NZDF is very professional and also very innovative, particularly amongst non commissioned personnel. Procurement issues are another matter ...
@ crashcart. Mention of the defence force opens another can of worms. We spend about $10 mil per day on defence excluding capital expenditure. One has to ask. Are we getting value for our money? I accept that we need a capability for search and rescue. ...
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