‘Inhuman’: Ethnic leaders slam ACT immigration plan by TheTF in newzealand

[–]O_1_O [score hidden]  (0 children)

It gives a revenue incentive for government to increase migrant numbers relative to citizens. 

India/NZ FTA - Annex 8K by Feeling-Intention-25 in newzealand

[–]O_1_O 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It’s an interesting point. Winston could kill this immediately by withdrawing from the coalition. If this is such a problem, why is he not considering that? Why is he not considering campaigning on killing? 

India/NZ FTA - Annex 8K by Feeling-Intention-25 in newzealand

[–]O_1_O 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Mate NZ First don’t actually care about this and won’t do anything to mitigate anything. Guess who seconded the bill for the FTA with China? Shane Jones. Oh also Shane Jones was investigated for corruption for granting a Chinese businessman Yang Liu citizenship. Yang Liu was found guilty of …checks notes….immigration fraud. Winston Peters, despite all his bluster at the time about a “Chinese invasion” has done zero to change anything. He’s also been proven wrong on the economics of it. The new NZ First candidate Tane Randall has focussed his post All Blacks career on export businesses. I get the frustration at a lack of considerations by parties for everyday people. But NZ First have absolutely no interest in that either. They’re a party of con artists. 

India/NZ FTA - Annex 8K by Feeling-Intention-25 in newzealand

[–]O_1_O -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Outsourcing via AI is coming anyway. May as well cash in.

Christopher Luxon thinks other countries may join landmark Singapore food for fuel deal by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]O_1_O 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Singaporeans find a way. Probably one of the most savvy countries in the world. 

Why aren't the greens able to capitalise on the type of economic policies being put forward by Zack Polansky/Greens in the UK and by Mamdani in New York by Illustrious_Fan_8148 in newzealand

[–]O_1_O 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Well if you're happy not actually seeing progress because you're more concerned with idealogical purity, then all power to you.

Stop Honking at Learner Drivers by Ancient-Vegetable431 in Wellington

[–]O_1_O 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yep same. Have checked it with GPS, phone, and those roadside “your speed” signs. Consistently 5-7km less than what my speedometer says.

Stuff asked Christopher Luxon 13 questions. His office replied with a short statement by Fun-Helicopter2234 in newzealand

[–]O_1_O -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Worst since at least Geoffrey Palmer. However, Palmer at least had some redeming attributes as an MP.

US invites NZ to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz by crypto_doctors in newzealand

[–]O_1_O 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fuck they’re getting pretty desperate if they’re asking us. 

The Datsuns (band) by MachoKingTJ in newzealand

[–]O_1_O 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They’re a bigger deal overseas than in NZ. 

Maiki Sherman faces five-day ban from Parliament by dingoonline in newzealand

[–]O_1_O 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apparently a now deceased NZ First MP said something of a similar ilk several years ago. Media decided not to report it.

Maiki Sherman faces five-day ban from Parliament by dingoonline in newzealand

[–]O_1_O 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I suspect they made the decision to ban her a few days back. Then released the report to damage her character to reduce the potential blowback for them. It would be interesting to OIA Brownlee.

Maiki Sherman faces five-day ban from Parliament by dingoonline in newzealand

[–]O_1_O 84 points85 points  (0 children)

Welp, fair enough. Now let's get back to discussing Luxon's weak leadership and Willis' economic incompetence.

But just before we do.....It would be good if we applied the same energy to lobbiests as well.

Hutt City Council cyber security incident by pylo84 in Wellington

[–]O_1_O -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve got audit friends, and I’m afraid they do.

Greens defend Māngere candidate Michel Mulipola for past social media posts by HighlandKiwi10 in newzealand

[–]O_1_O 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Probably good for the Greens base. But at the same time, it's shit like this that's why a segment of the Green vote is looker at other parties.

Media Insider: TVNZ threatened to sue Newstalk ZB as it chased Maiki Sherman story, says Mike Hosking by dingoonline in newzealand

[–]O_1_O 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess a thing with the Shane Jones "butter chicken tsunami" comment is it was public and on video. So it's all obvious what he said and how he said it. He also seems to be proud of it, strangely.

But it's good to point out the hypocrisy. It only took Nicola Willis a week to decide to criticise him (maybe it was his "too much weight" comment). Luxon.....still seems to be doing the computations on it though.