The language difficulties for some in south Auckland are understandable to a degree but given people have to organise a bank account and operate it, organise a power supplier and pay the bill, go to a job, and deal with all sorts of other day to day ...
Between the lines they are saying we are the de facto government, so do our bidding. It seems every person with an inflated ego, like Richard Prebble, is wanting a headline or to pass on their opinion. Too many cooks spoiling the broth. Give me Ashley ...
Sabine, the PM and her ministers have huge responsibilities and challenges, work horrendously long hours, face constant criticism and nastiness, and it is my choice to commend, not denigrate her. No PM can ever be all things to all people. I think we are ...
Most agree there are some people really struggling and the cost of living always goes up, never down. And rental accommodation is expensive and hard to find. But it is irritating to hear the whining and whinging from some who want money thrown around like ...
Wonder if Jacinda reminds Morrison of the responsibility Australia has in creating these terrorists in the first place. Including their Australian Christchurch mosque murderer. Whatever the outcome, I applaud Jacinda for her frank comments. Australians are...
Would there be any legal impediment to sending the Australian citizen who committed the mosque murders back to Australia? The cost of his imprisonment should be met by Australia. Fanciful maybe, but charter a private plane, fly the Tasman, land, unload him...
Well if a professional appearance is outdated and anything goes, perhaps the All Blacks could toss on any random jersey/shorts they had worn for practicing in. Air crew could grab anything they first laid eyes on in their wardrobe. The military could ...
There are all too many self-proclaimed experts. And usually they are very self-satisfied with themselves. The term "influencer" that some give themselves puzzles me. From what I can see they don't have any particular knowledge or expertise that qualifies ...
I know a number of people who are getting irritated by overseas visitors, on whatever category they are here on, and potential immigrants, acting in an entitled and demanding way. It is a privilege to be here, particularly given the chaos in so many ...
Sanctuary, it does seem some who have been public figures find it very difficult to move aside and let the next generations take over. They so often end up looking irrelevant and out of touch with the world as it now is. They want life to be as they knew ...
The inauguration was impressive. Americans certainly know how to put on a show. Lady Gaga's rendition of the national anthem was very stirring. Today is hopefully a new beginning after the horrors of the last four years. I felt the tone throughout will ...
These silly old codgers still want attention it seems. Just can't sit back and let NZ evolve in its own unique way, as societies throughout history have always done and always will. Nothing stays the same, despite them wistfully wishing they still had some...
Red, the health sector is overdue for some recognition and appreciation of the mammoth organisational task they have undertaken in the last 10-11 months. It's been learning as they go in so many ways, with the last pandemic 100 years ago, before mass ...
Trump is deranged and needs certifying by mental health specialists and taken to a secure hospital.
The push for more walking and cycle ways is great for leisure but for the majority of people particularly in cities, the need to travel some distance to and from work, school, appointments, shopping, sport, holidays, or for those with a disability, the ...
First impression is they are a group of 'self-regarding academics' who want to be noticed and have some attention going their way. They seem to not be happy the experts we have come to listen to and respect are getting too much media attention and think ...
Ad, you are an intelligent contributor! So refreshing to read a balanced summation of what the government has been working on. It's irritating to see the number here who moan and moan on and on and are filled with envy and jealousy for any sector that is ...
Though a frequent customer at a nice cafe, I wonder if the problem getting staff is that there are so many cafes in some places. Some may be struggling to cover costs. Is there a need for a food truck in Wanaka when there are likely to be several cafes ...
We will all remember National being happy with John Key's "celebrity" photo ops and smiling and waving! So rather hypocritical for Goodfellow to bemoan Jacinda's popularity. Clutching at straws. Pathetic. Perhaps he should have focussed on the grubby ...
Tom O'Connor's article in todays's Dominion Post is worth a read. After all the defence of freedom campers (those who leave their mess behind) on this website it was good to read another point of view. Namely, amongst other comments, why should small ...
Greywarshark - silly, inane comments that don't make sense. Who is going to "get" me exactly?
Yes, there are low cost travellers who show respect, but equally we have all seen photos of the mess some leave behind. They spoil it for others and all too often get away with it. That behaviour costs the local councils in time and money. Is there an ...
Like to know the advantage of tourists in their cheap vans travelling round spoiling the environment and making a mess. If they can afford the fare to NZ they should be prepared to pay to behave decently. The Greens, who are so passionate about the ...
If Biden wins it will be a spectacle watching how Trump is actually physically removed from the White House. The tantrum toddler may barricade himself in behind locked doors.
Great to see a quiet and respected achiever is being recognised and that men in suits are having to learn these roles can be held by women. Jacinda's diverse caucus is in stark contrast to Judith's, as we saw with post election photos of the two caucuses.
The pro cannabis people seem to believe it would be happy ever after and it would solve all their issues if it was to be legalised. Just as alcohol is only a short term fix for people, cannabis is presumably similar. Just as 18 year olds regard it as a ...
Seems to be a lot of throwing toys out of the cot going on. Being so dependent on cannabis to the extent some describe is not particularly healthy imho. If it was alcohol, chocolate, jelly beans or whatever, being so desperately craved, that would be also ...
Must admit I did not research fully the pros and cons so voted against. My reason being I couldn't see the gangs and tinny houses would quietly disappear and leave it to the regulated sources. I felt they would simply undercut those legal sources and carry...
It has puzzled me during this week how some on the left have been all gloom and doom at Labour's outstanding electoral success. Is it because they just like being miserable and pessimistic and have to endlessly complain? No government, even with such a ...
Weka - Stuff 14 October George Block's column mentions Marama Davidson's wish for a Cabinet role. Politik, Richard Hartman, 15 October - "Marama Davidson gave a heavy hint that she would want to be a minister this time around". Sorry I did not quote ...
Marama Davidson's demand that she be in cabinet is rather presumptuous. And her over-talking James Shaw on election night also. Like it or not, the Greens are sometimes considered to be too radical, so she needs to back off a bit. Jacinda will be mindful ...
Recent Comments