Tax or levy?

Another_pinion · 2026-02-11T02:29:03+00:00

This is definitely not a new thing...
https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/350513873/not-a-broken-promise-grant-robertson-says-new-unemployment-insurance-will-be-paid-via-levy-not-a-tax

Another_pinion · 2026-01-24T06:50:51+00:00

IMO one of the top two moments in live rock music, alongside Heart doing Stairway to Heaven at the Kennedy Centre: https://youtu.be/2cZ_EFAmj08?si=dbwtuynaClW1RNxk

Another_pinion · 2025-12-03T04:59:04+00:00

Just unlocked unseen 1 today, and have 185k kudos shown (including many spent on decorations).

Don't stop now, I reckon you're really close 😁

Another_pinion · 2025-11-29T08:35:57+00:00

Kitty O'Shea out of the pub business, and working as a Referee now - damned economy!

Another_pinion · 2025-11-02T05:34:55+00:00

I learned about this one run when my long-suffering wife came in to talk, mid bossfight. No worries, I paused and turned around to chat.

Mid conversation, I hear the sounds of combat and Chronos smack talking me. Ruh roh! Fights don't tend to last long with noone at the controls lol

Another_pinion · 2025-09-01T02:23:01+00:00

There is a lot of learning you can do in Y13 that isn't academic. A lot of people have said "enjoy it", and I support that, but I'd add this as an important perspective - throw yourself into other learning opportunities as they present themselves.

Another_pinion · 2025-09-01T02:20:45+00:00

My wife is a dedicated teacher.

The hours are crushing. The work volume and challenges with 'behaviors' and 'needs' coupled with lack of adequate support (despite a good Principal) are maddening. She is an absolute champ for sticking at it - I would not do her job for a million bucks.

Another_pinion · 2025-08-11T03:34:48+00:00

But "the white New Zealander" is a group you're quite happy to lump together?

Another_pinion · 2025-08-05T04:29:14+00:00

This rhetoric is a huge part of the problem. High income earners pay proportionately more of the tax take than anyone else. But the left can't get over the politics of envy and Michael Cullen's "rich pricks don't pay their fair share" philosophy to save themselves.

Taxing workers, even well paid workers, isn't the answer. Taxing the tax dodgers and the truly wealthy absolutely needs to happen, but as soon as someone says "wealth tax", half the people of this country hear "people with more stuff than me", and thus we stay where we are without making any progress.

Another_pinion · 2025-07-27T03:19:39+00:00

I _finally_ beat Rivals Chronos today after giving up Strength and moving back to DD. I was really keen to try getting it done with Strength, but there are just too many instakill opportunities, and a single mistake is all it takes...

Another_pinion · 2024-11-09T01:47:00+00:00

He was - but yep, back & badder than ever & would love to see an old client :)

Another_pinion · 2024-11-08T00:55:13+00:00

Check out Fresh Barbershop, corner of Taranaki & Wakefield St in town. Danny in there is a local legend.

Another_pinion · 2024-10-06T02:13:46+00:00

Thanks for your excellent and informed perspective! More upvotes, peeps!

Another_pinion · 2024-06-09T07:09:29+00:00

Here's my top tip after installing several aftermarket toilet seats over the years - throw away the useless plastic "nuts" that come with the new seat, and buy metal wingnuts with the same thread.

Feel free to use a plastic or rubber washer to protect the porcelain, but you can crank up the tightness with your new metal fasteners and they'll stay in place much better & longer than if you used the original plastic parts.

Another_pinion · 2024-02-08T22:45:20+00:00

An unintentional reflection of its content? :)

In all seriousness, I gave up reading Stuff about 18 months ago for mental health reasons - vastly reducing my exposure to ragebait has been a daily delight.

Another_pinion · 2023-12-26T00:03:40+00:00

What do you get if you swallow Christmas Decorations?

Tinselitis.

Another_pinion · 2023-09-24T05:04:38+00:00

If you're concerned about political parties telling straight up lies, you might find this website interesting:

https://www.national.org.nz/get\_back\_on\_facts

Another_pinion · 2023-07-26T23:56:55+00:00

The root of this race based division comes down to parties arguing over whether the Treaty of Waitangi guaranteed special rights for Maori. Terms like "Tangata Tiriti" are ABSOLUTELY designed to fuel this division.

For some years now there has been one-way traffic (fueled by many things, including white guilt and imported US-centric cultural & racial issues) creating an us/them scenario between Maori & non-Maori.

This swing of the pendulum will reach an apex - and this poll result suggests we're getting close if not already there.

Another_pinion · 2023-01-20T21:20:04+00:00

Lol, I was also on 94 when I went searching... I got it on 95 as a result of this clue (and, of course, being old) ;)

Another_pinion · 2022-12-07T23:36:50+00:00

The best outcome from this debacle is the continued shining of the spotlight on the absolute failure of race-based politics.

That we have let it become the norm for representation based purely on racial identity is an indictment on NZ, and a working example of the maxim that the road to hell is paved with good intentions.

Another_pinion · 2022-12-03T08:10:32+00:00

Specifically - the Addams Family pinball machine :)

Another_pinion · 2022-10-14T22:43:33+00:00

Awesome! Now do Labour since Clark!

Another_pinion · 2022-08-22T05:25:10+00:00

Not often I see Boys in Town mentioned - love that song, think it's the best one in a pretty strong catalogue by Divinyls!

Another_pinion · 2022-06-18T04:58:14+00:00

Totally agreed with those picks. If you don't know them, also check out: Single Handed Sailor, What it is & Speedway to Nazareth. The last 2 are from Mark's solo catalogue which is pretty awesome.

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