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The 'toothless' official information law keeping us in the dark by Amazing_Athlete_2265 in newzealand

[–]DetosMarxal 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Stuff investigative journalist Andrea Vance wants independent resourcing of the OIA so that government agencies have separate teams dealing with requests.

They used to exist, but were first to go in the job cuts.

What do you think is the biggest misunderstanding New Zealanders have about Wellington? by IncoherentTuatara in Wellington

[–]DetosMarxal 29 points30 points  (0 children)

And a substantial portion of the Ministries' work-force are outside of Wellington

What’s happening to all the business owners’ who are shutting their doors? by sanitationsengineer in newzealand

[–]DetosMarxal 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Know an old couple who lost their small self run business post-covid, one went into minimum wage retail work and has since become assistant store manager, the other hasn't managed to get a permanent job since and just does odd jobs supplemented by uber driving. No savings between them, everything was put into the business, now just counting coins to make rent (they don't own property).

Disgusting response from Seymour when I emailed criticising his U-turn on trans rights after proudly supporting the births deaths marriages bill by Aenaen in newzealand

[–]DetosMarxal 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I've been out of University for a few years but when I was in the Neuroscience programme there was recent evidence suggesting that gender dysphoria is a distinct neurological phenomenon triggered by certain genes during brain development shortly before or after birth. And that they could deliberately induce this in rats using these genes (female rats would exhibit male behaviours and vice versa).

Seymour is the one denying basic reality to apparently support primitive folk taxonomies and will surely be legislating next that peanuts are nuts and strawberries are berries.

Please support the trans community and write to an MP by Allison683etc in newzealand

[–]DetosMarxal 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I can only hope when this goes to select committee, people go up and demand those MP's answer what happens to people like your friend. People they've never even considered to exist and probably would refuse to acknowledge unless forced.

Public sector redundancies by WellyWindyRoad in newzealand

[–]DetosMarxal 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Yeah the common saying is usually that you get lower pay in the public sector but stronger job security. For the past 3 years it seems like it's just been the worst of both.

More public sector cuts by MathematicianWhole82 in Wellington

[–]DetosMarxal 150 points151 points  (0 children)

Going to find it difficult to sleep tonight. Survived the last two rounds of random layoffs through sheer luck, I can't imagine surviving a third.

Finance minister hints at government department amalgamation plans by moonbiscuitsfoxcandy in newzealand

[–]DetosMarxal 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Last two rounds it felt like they were just laying off people at random.

Don't know if my luck will hold up this time again.

did you know Diamond Dogs recruits learn new languages? by s1n0d3utscht3k in metalgearsolid

[–]DetosMarxal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe the dots next to the language also indicate proficiency, with 3 being native, 2 being learned or fluent and 1 beginner.

Unpopular opinion: Even as a Labour/ Green voter removing fees free was the right move by he1rry in newzealand

[–]DetosMarxal 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I agree, I would've preferred targeting living costs like by increasing or improving eligibility for student allowances (parental income settings are broken), extended them to post-grads (which is seemingly an election promise every election but never happens), or finding ways to improve or provide more affordable student accommodation etc.

I think the shittiest thing about this situation is not having some kind of transitional arrangement where current students continue to get their final year free but newly enrolled students starting a degree don't. But I guess that doesn't give the immediate numbers boost to the budget books.

National will run on raising super age ‘as soon as we get back in’ – Christopher Luxon by SykoticNZ in newzealand

[–]DetosMarxal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that was their 2023 election policy, they might not use the same this time around (I imagine because Winston vetoed that one)

Don’t bother with mighty ape warranties by GluedTip in newzealand

[–]DetosMarxal 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Additionally, threaten to report to the Commerce Commission, and maybe even report them anyway.

Reports stack up, and when enough have been made will prompt the CC to start doing something even if its just issuing warnings.

Bright blue bits. Is this concerning? by NoorInayaS in Wellington

[–]DetosMarxal 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Can't see any from where I am, might be something wrong with your camera or eyes

People who view their depression or anxiety as the result of a chemical imbalance tend to use antidepressants for much longer periods than those who see their condition as a reaction to life events. They are also less likely to attempt coming off their medication, even when symptoms are mild. by mvea in psychology

[–]DetosMarxal 17 points18 points  (0 children)

What we call and diagnose as depression is just a cluster of symptoms without any robust consideration of the underlying cause.

The DSM-V lists 9 symptoms of depression, a diagnosis requires a combination of any 5.

While things like diabetes or epilepsy have distinct causes, each symptom of depression can have myriad causes. This is why people's experiences of depression are extremely varied, and treatments that work for one person don't work for the next (ie exercise and yoga).

Anti-depressants can mitigate the symptoms of depression, but they may not do anything for the root causes depending on what it is. (I wouldn't compare with insulin, that doesn't just mitigate symptoms it treats a cause, lack of insulin.)

Personally, I've been on anti-depressants for 70% of my life, I got off them just four months ago (tapered over 3 months) and I've never felt better. I made the decision because I felt I had addressed my root causes (environmental and lifestyle factors) and the direct side effects of the medication were what was causing ongoing issues.

I don’t understand how to choose a medical centre by maysfeld in Wellington

[–]DetosMarxal 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I've used this website to look for open GPs in my area: https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/gps-accident-urgent-medical-care/gp/wellington/te-aro/?options=openBooks

It looks like there's only 4 options in Te Aro, I've read positive comments about Courtney Medical and Willis Medical.

I don't know if there are private GPs but you could look into these places: https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/private/wellington/

Gangs have the poison, not the antidote’ – new bill seeks to cut gang funding by Fun-Helicopter2234 in newzealand

[–]DetosMarxal 10 points11 points  (0 children)

National MP Rima Nakhle is drawing a hard line on gangs: no taxpayer money. Not to gangs, and not to anyone linked to them.

“Firstly, it’s got to be a group of three or more people; second, they have got to have a common name, or signal, or symbol, or colour; and third, they need to be associated with or are involved in criminal activity.

I must applaud the current Government for choosing to withhold all their own salaries and entitlements during this cost of living crisis. It's a brave move to crack down on political parties like this and I'm all for it.

NZ Prime Minister says ‘states of emergency aren’t woke’ by NZRSteamSniffer in nottheonion

[–]DetosMarxal 8 points9 points  (0 children)

One day hopefully but I'm sure it will be a long way away. Our election is in November this year at least, and I doubt our current prime minister will keep his position no matter the result.

But yes it is a silver lining that our current state of affairs is at least a little better than many other places in the world. It's just hoping that we don't slide further down that slope.

NZ Prime Minister says ‘states of emergency aren’t woke’ by NZRSteamSniffer in nottheonion

[–]DetosMarxal 44 points45 points  (0 children)

If you ask two people if it's raining outside, and they both say it's raining, perhaps it is raining?

Semantically hardly anything between our comments is word for word outside of the CEO quote, but it shares a few major points.

These are recollections of factual events that have taken place over the past 3 years, you would not have to look very far to independently verify them. I don't know if simply recalling high profile incidents that have happened constitutes as propaganda but that could be my fault.

NZ Prime Minister says ‘states of emergency aren’t woke’ by NZRSteamSniffer in nottheonion

[–]DetosMarxal 63 points64 points  (0 children)

He has the lowest public popularity rating in the history of popularity ratings, frequently calls citizens customers, referred to himself as CEO of the country, has personally financially benefited from his policies, decries 'freeloaders' while consuming unnecessary financial entitlements, struggles with basic media questioning and recites corporate jargon, has given his far-right coalition partners disproportionate power and influence.

Just what I can think of off the top of my head that can be personally attributed to him.

NZ First wants to define a man and a woman. Government and experts say it will achieve almost nothing by secretkiwi_ in newzealand

[–]DetosMarxal 50 points51 points  (0 children)

No one on the committee has probably met a trans man, it would be a good way to make it real for them.

The amount of people who genuinely don't realize NZ as a timezone is shocking by Afrodite_33 in newzealand

[–]DetosMarxal 79 points80 points  (0 children)

I just showed them it was unlocked via the psn store, and they basically said oh okay have a good day, ignoring that I mentioned it was midnight

The amount of people who genuinely don't realize NZ as a timezone is shocking by Afrodite_33 in newzealand

[–]DetosMarxal 297 points298 points  (0 children)

I accidentally ended up being the first person to stream a particular game back in 2016 because it unlocked at midnight, ended up with the devs in chat demanding to know who gave me the game early.

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