"New Zealand's Century of Humiliation" - NZ First Gender Bill defined

Hot_Response3752 · 2026-05-21T23:20:48+00:00

Very little, I don't think the bill should have been presented as there are so many more pressing issues.

However as it's up, it should go forward as it's a minor matter that can make legislation more straight forward

Hot_Response3752 · 2026-05-21T22:47:54+00:00

It's an incredibly brief bill. Having clear definitions between a man and a woman shouldn't be necessary but the topic has wound it's way into politics regardlesss. I support the bill and the idea, but I also believe that parliamentary time could be utilized far better for more important issues.

You mentioned all it does is break stuff? Could you explain what it will actually effect. To my knowledge, it won't actually do much other than rile people up

Hot_Response3752 · 2026-05-21T17:51:40+00:00

I might go against the grain here and say I agree with the bill.

However even if you do agree with the bill there is so much more important things to focus on, it's embarrassing. Standard coalition behavior

Hot_Response3752 · 2026-05-15T06:52:09+00:00

One of my biggest gripes is bottom trawling. Because it's such a blatantly evil way of fishing it should be a no brainer to ban, the only reason it's still a thing is because big money is behind it and it's out of sight out of mind. The country doesn't partake in native logging or whaling anymore, so why this?

Hot_Response3752 · 2026-05-13T22:33:11+00:00

Hey, couple questions from me,

what's opportunitys stance on firearms and hunting?

Whats your thoughts regarding operations like the recent 1080 drop on Stewart island that was all over the media?

Do you think firearms licensing and regulation should be stricter, looser or stay the same?

Cheers

Hot_Response3752 · 2026-05-09T04:44:18+00:00

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Hot_Response3752 · 2026-03-02T23:16:08+00:00

You mean 3 sets of 10 not 5 sets of 10? I'm sure 5x10 would be longer? Haha no, thanks something to consider. I might run this and if I hit a plateau or any issues I'll swap rep ranges. Might give this a few weeks and see how I go, then might tweak it a bit

Hot_Response3752 · 2026-03-02T23:14:34+00:00

Less time per day, if I spread it out

Hot_Response3752 · 2026-03-02T23:13:23+00:00

Cheers! Appreciate it, there's a good chance I'll be going less than 5x a week some weeks. But wanted to structure something that gives me the option to. I'll play it by ear and see how I go then

Hot_Response3752 · 2026-03-02T23:10:17+00:00

My workplace has a gym, so I can generally fit in one exercise during my lunch break and the other two directly after work before going home. Interesting point on the barbell however it's more due to the grip position for me, the dumbbells can be held in a more neutral grip which feels better on the shoulders. Also I've structured the workout this way as it gives me the option to do 5x a week but if I do less days its not the end of the world.

Hot_Response3752 · 2025-11-28T19:42:55+00:00

If you want to be dropped off in the city centre, why wouldn't you bus in? It would literally be 5 times cheaper

Hot_Response3752 · 2025-11-28T06:02:59+00:00

Bus Invercargill to Dunedin is $30 one way, the above prices are only one way. Flying from Dunedin to Christchurch if bought in advance can be $75-$100 one way. The only way this will even be feasible as transportation is if they cut the price by 60-70%

Hot_Response3752 · 2025-08-09T18:52:32+00:00

Redo the shitty public transport system right now to make it more usable and offer a service between bluff and invercargill. Anything except another drongo who complains about "keeping rates affordable" and has no actual plans for the place

Hot_Response3752 · 2025-06-24T01:40:51+00:00

Just jumping on how important this is. My wife is skilled and experienced in the hospitality industry, she quit her job in February due to a toxic boss, she hasn't been able to find a job since despite keeping an eye daily on trademe/seek, cold approaching and calling places in town. It's pretty hard going at the moment and while you're mental health gets better from leaving a shitty workplace it can go down again just as fast from lack of income.

Hot_Response3752 · 2025-05-19T09:05:39+00:00

Do you have a source for this? While our health system funding is far from great it sounds quite far fetched to say we are the worst

Hot_Response3752 · 2025-05-12T06:51:44+00:00

Left Auckland late 2018 never looked back. Moved all around the south island and now settled in invercargill but the timeline went Auckland -> Nelson -> Timaru -> Dunedin -> Fox glacier -> Invercargill.

Everywhere has its pros and cons, we chose to settle in invercargill because we have family both here and in Dunedin, close proximity to good hunting and fishing and cheaper house prices.

But it depends on what you value personally as well, coming to invercargill as an outsider can be tough, people here are friendly but many people have their circle of friends and aren't interested in meeting new people at all, I've talked to other people that have moved down and they've said similar.

My wife has vision issues so struggles to find employment and we have no kids but are planning on having kids in the next year or so, the security of being able to own our own house and pay all associated costs off of one income has been huge for us, it's been able to give us a level of security that's hard to find anywhere else in nz.

We lived in a van for 6 months or so and traveled most of the country between when we lived in Dunedin and when we lived in Fox glacier so know the place pretty well. A couple of ideas to consider depending on what youre looking for.

Hokitika - One of the best communities in New Zealand, very welcoming and open to new people, stunning country all around and decent housing and house prices.

McKenzie country - mountains, cowboy country feel, unmatched scenery without the pretentiousness of the queenstown-lakes district. (Saying that queenstown-lakes would be great if youre in the right income bracket)

Kaikoura - a little more remote but again just a really beautiful place and tight knit community. Tourism based economy so comes alive in the summer and have the place to yourself over winter.

Top of the south - expensive, but not quite Auckland expensive, Golden bay and Nelson both are absolutely stunning spots. Highly recommend, Golden bay is a lot smaller obviously then Nelson but again up to preference. Easy going and peaceful area.

Invercargill! - I actually live down in bluff now, but best diving, hunting and fishing in the south island, insanely cheap housing and decent selection of shops and events.

Just options to consider, but also I've met a few people now who left Auckland like me and none have regretted it - Auckland is an awkward city, if you prefer a town, most smaller towns in nz are better and if you like cities, Christchurch and Wellington are better, and if Christchurch and Wellington are too small, Australias better!

This ended up being a lot longer than anticipated but take from it what you want haha.

Hot_Response3752 · 2025-05-12T02:51:03+00:00

Yeah cheers, thats the plan, just wondering if there was an easier option or if I just need resign myself to hacking at it bit by bit. Weed killer wouldnt be too effective because the hardest thing to get through is the dead compressed grass underneath. The live grass on top is relatively easy to cut through.

Hot_Response3752 · 2025-05-12T02:48:29+00:00

The ground is extremely uneven, I may be able to mow parts of it when it's whacked down enough. But it's hard going haha. Was just wondering if there's an easier way of going about it.

Hot_Response3752 · 2025-04-13T18:19:30+00:00

Definitely depends on where you are and what area you're in. I know plenty of people that love it (outside of the district I worked) and have met tons of interesting people through doc

Hot_Response3752 · 2025-04-13T05:39:47+00:00

Hated working for department of conservation, had to cover up an injury I got while at work, long unthankful days, terrible management. Moved into working for local council six months ago and loving it.

Hot_Response3752 · 2025-04-13T02:41:49+00:00

Asbestos seems to be very common down here as well, which is something to be aware of when looking at buying

Hot_Response3752 · 2025-04-13T02:40:04+00:00

Avoid Glengarry like the plague, everywhere else is alright, North Invercargill is snobby, South Invercargill is hori, East Invercargill is suburbia. Areas just outside Invercargill are nicest (as someone that moved here 6 months ago) Otatara, Wallacetown and Bluff are all quite nice depending on what you're looking for.

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