Weren't Roger Douglas and Richard Prebble Labour Party Ministers of the Crown? I stopped voting Labour when those chaps brought in their "reforms".
I was up there earlier this month. The unsealed road (Wairoa end) (SH 38) to Aniwanawa is in a pretty bad state. Tuhoe has prevented this section being sealed, even though Shane Jones was prepared to give Provincial Fund money for it. https://www.wairoadc....
If we are to believe "The Guardian", Bellis tells us she was originally told to apply under the medical pathway... Speaking to RNZ on Monday morning, Bellis said she signed up for an MIQ spot via the medical treatment pathway because it was how pregnant ...
Well, why has the NZ Government requested that she reapply under a different Emergency category? https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2022/01/kiwi-journalist-charlotte-bellis-rejects-mbie-s-offer-to-reapply-under-different-emergency-miq-category.html...
I've no argument about any of those. All NZers should be able to return to NZ and self-quarantine. But you've got to wonder how it is that only 13% of Emergency allocations for pregnant mums have been accepted by MIQ, but 61% of other emergency allocations...
Slightly different figures here on "Stuff" Between October 30, 2020 and October 5, 2021, MIQ received 229 applications involving pregnancy. Of those, just 23 were approved; 70 were declined; and 136 were in progress, cancelled or incomplete. https://www....
Congratulations for writing this post. In the last 8 months 219 women have applied for an emergency pregnancy allocation. Only 29 were accepted on first application. About 60+ were rejected. (TV One News _6pm) Does anyone get the feeling that the folks ...
The Malaysian owners of Hikurangi Forest Farms sold out in 2019. https://www.gisborneherald.co.nz/local-news/20190629/hikurangi-ff-sale-goes-through/
RNZ is reporting that the "schoolgirl" is a 19 year university student, aka a young woman.
Not much pressure on Gang affiliates to return to quarantine on time, either.. https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/hamilton-runaways-fled-authorities-after-attending-funeral-of-mongrel-mob-member/
It's not Woodhouse at fault. Folks just need to check their facts.. and other folks just need to check that their minions are performing the tasks they are paid to perform. It's not rocket science.
Nope, Mr Woodhouse has not been taken for a ride... Looks like the Min of Health was... https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/121857737/coronavirus-ministry-of-health-confirms-women-with-covid-got-lost-and-stopped-on-drive-from-auckland-to-...
Thank you Catherine, Definitely do not trust this "tall white nice guy" Don't respect anyone that displays the trump cap on his book case. Do not trust people that have a prearranged coup meeting and invite Hooton. Do not trust a person that considers it ...
In Hansard, September 11, 2019 kōhimuhimu is twice translated as rumour. https://www.parliament.nz/en/pb/hansard-debates/rhr/document/HansS_20190911_053400000/davis-kelvin If Kelvin Davis did not use the word in that sense, he should have corrected Hansard...
There's a clear difference Red, mocking isn't fear based. I have no respect whatsoever for the Islamic faith. I find all religion repugnant. I simply refuse to treat someone as the enemy because he or she believes differently than me. Do you seriously ...
Nicely said. Enjoy your tour, Benjamin.
I understand the ceremonial aspects of the service but still don't see how having a Muslim say a prayer changes anything. The comparisons you've offered are like for like, as in, comparing two foods, two religions etc. and the inclusion of a prayer as a ...
I really appreciate hearing that Cinny. Some of my favourite things about TS are that 90% of the comments and posters are intelligent and well thought out, debate is vigorous and productive. I'm learning so much by being able to look through another's eyes...
"What is also important that intolerant bigots do not take control of an anniversary." Exactly! Thank you.
Thank you for sharing that Macro. Can I say that regardless of the actions of the RSA I deeply appreciate the service your father gave and am sorry he wasn't recognised for it. Greywarshark was kind enough to share similar stories to yours of Vietnam ...
Thanks Joe!
"I agree with the PM’s handling of the awful shootings’ aftermath, except for her wearing of the hijab. That was a serious misstep, in my view. This is a secular state: whatever its actual status, the hijab is seen by many as a symbol of Islam, therefore ...
"Though I understand from older relatives that our soldiers were motivated more by allegiance to GB than to NZ. For that reason, I’d prefer ANZAC to be just a memorial services for the WW1 soldiers, as it originally was." Just not ALL WW1 soldiers right? ...
Apparently not Joe. The thing is, if Muslims had said they didn't want christian prayers at their memorial service there would have be a full-on meltdown. Head would have literally exploded with indignation.
+100 WTB Thank you!
Brilliant Marty!! Thank you.
Exactly McFlock. And if, as is stated, the service is for NZ and Australian service recognition why Muslims are excluded. At what point do they become "real" New Zealanders who get to share our culture? I'm still baffled as to why having a Muslim say a ...
Heather, your comment really gives me hope. You've picked up on the bigger issues at play and accurately identified key problems. Our kids aren't being taught to approach history with a critical eye. There is little to no room to challenge why these things...
"Our view is that it ought solely to be for NZ and Australian soldiers who served in WW1." How does having a Muslim cleric praying at the service change who the service is for? "I’m not really sure what this has to do with anything in this post. Every last...
No I haven't. Just emails from TRP
I think we saw the corner but have yet to walk it. I have faith in NZ, I know we can do this but it will require many voices and a constant reminder to check ourselves. Thank you for your comment Darien.
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