"Why did rent as % rise to 36%? was it because rents were still rising? " Because the freeze was abandoned by the Labour Party in 1984 and the landlord made up for lost income as soon as able. "what, like rent hikes after a major climate event?" Like rent ...
Already being thought about in some areas. Was speaking with the local council CEO recently and we came to the conclusion that our sewer upgrade may require some lateral thinking. The pipes are already in the yard and paid for so if needed we can dig the ...
I have read the article - and reread it. My thoughts went instantly to experiences in that period. 1982 rent 22% of income 1984 rose to 36% of income (after freeze came off) Then a small wage increase in 1985 followed by purchase of the least expensive ...
Anyone else remember Muldoon's wage and price freeze of 1982-84? https://teara.govt.nz/en/cartoon/25623/the-wage-and-price-freeze-1982-1984 Lead to the dumping of the then ruling party (National) and made inevitable Rogernomics. So - go ahead have a rent ...
More like he is winding up "Drongos" ... he is elderly and has to climb 16 flights of stairs! Oh and refuses to do interviews .....
Police have now released some documents which show that $727.50 is 75% recovery so the proposed 100% recovery fee is $970.00 as the present fee is $126.50 the proposed 100% recovery increase is 767% If the present fee is so much different then why have no ...
Erratum: 500% increase [not $500 but $727.50]
NONSENSE! The present firearms law is even MORE of a dogs breakfast as it is another amendment tacked on top of previous amendments right back to 1983 Arms Act - which BTW cancelled the ineffective 'registration' system which had been in use since 1926. ...
Gangs do not get firearms from responsible firearms licence holders because back in 2016 it was revealed: In April 2016, the Police identified 29 firearm licence holders who were members of a New Zealand adult gang. https://kiwigunblog.wordpress.com/2017/...
As I saw it she led him away to prevent him punching a reporter!
Trying to be kind, inclusive and a bit harried?
The small bus "Myway" system is working so well in Timaru that the big buses are no longer to be used. https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/on-demand-service-to-replace-timaru-link-bus/ Hastings also ...
At least Wood now de facto mayor has some experience at cleaning up rivers of filth!
"Also good to know, Grant has found an extra $700 million to fund this." It does not need to be funded as it is not being 'given' to fuel buyers - it is simply not being taken off them! Any budgeted shortfall may need a bit of juggling but money not taken ...
The new $500 fees are compared to Australia which have been similarly driven higher but compared to other similar countries ours are very much higher. The proposed fee is increased to massively more than comparable with UK and Canada with similar history ...
"more like bracing 'user-pays'" The supposed purpose of this bureaucratic nonsense is to promote Public safety for all, as that is the case then the government should pay the lions share from the public purse. The licence holders are NOT the user of this ...
Most licences are for private non-commercial sporting use and voluntary pest control. Over half of pest control is done by itinerant unpaid volunteers. THAT is a public good in and of itself. No costs tax deductible.
"weapons stockpiling" For goodness sake Police, Army and Criminals have "weapons" Licence holders have sporting equipment. To fully engage in the large number of shooting sports, with spare firearms to cover breakdowns, from 20 to 40 firearms may be ...
Driver’s Licence – required to permit use of vehicle on Public Roads and places accessible to the Public. No Driver’s Licence is required for ownership of vehicles nor for use on Private property. There is no requirement fo ar fit & proper test (other than...
You are forgetting Judith Collins - She was Plan B So Christopher is Plan (Dah! Dah!) C
“Surely if the cost of a licence has not been increased for 20 years some increase is necessary.” The corollary of that is if it has not been increased for 20 years that is because it has not been necessary. In 2015 Police set about destroying the Mountain...
When Police released their consultation document on the proposed increased gun licence and other related fees, gun owners were quick to realise they provided no explanation as to how the new fees were derived. An Official Information Act (OIA) requesting ...
My position on 'kindness' and misandry (for that matter misogyny) is simply that they have been weaponised as political tools to the extent that the damage done in the political sphere obliterates the much greater damage done in the real world. They become...
Just natural cynicism breaking through watching the unmitigated pile on during a serious emergency. Just pointing out the hypocrisy of the situation. At the moment everyone needs all the help that can be tendered. The time for review and critism is after ...
I could let everyone blame me - that might save all the angst
Shower him with criticism and misandry till he chucks it all and trots away? Or can we be a LOT kinder than that ....
Yes the University Students Volunteer Army turned out in droves for the CHCH Quakes and I think their organisation is still in existence. Just my warped sense of humour in these trying times! Update: Yep there they are: https://sva.org.nz/ Already engaged ...
On a brighter note this article shows what it is all about at the sharp end. https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/131089212/from-aucklands-floodwaters-of-devastation-heroes-and-acts-of-kindness-emerge?dicbo=v2-9376e137db7ccd9c62f4d54d1b91d254 A sleeping ...
The design does not seem to take these things in to consideration until an emergency highlights the deficiency. The level of stuff ups is usually epic because many just do not realise how severe these episodes are leaving those on the ground to deal with ...
That is a LOT of water! Many more Auckland-fulls to come down yet. Hey! It was up there before she trotted off .... Though if you think Chippy should take the blame
The water was up there in the sky just waiting for her to go before falling down?
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