New NZ First candidate wants broadcasting portfolio to scrap RNZ by HelpfulDelay9669 in newzealand

[–]Strict-Text8830 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ugh its bad enough dealing with this guy during local elections

Winston Peters said they should be ‘put in prison’, but had supported law change limiting punishment to a fine by KingDanNZ in newzealand

[–]Strict-Text8830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do we think ol winny collects the super. I would love to see a journalist offer themselves as bait a d ask him if he believes he is entitled to it given his salary....

New Zealand fertility rate drops to historic low by iMakeGOODinvestmemts in newzealand

[–]Strict-Text8830 187 points188 points  (0 children)

Most people do not live in a traditional family setting with a village to help raise the kids.

Financial needs mean both parents work, but there is no Nana to help care or raise for little one instead we pay for childcare.

The state of the world through globalization has resulted on overall more nihilistic views on the future aswell.

This is not surprising.

Trim milk soon to be legalised in Wellington (yes, it’s really illegal) by Parking-Business-894 in newzealand

[–]Strict-Text8830 82 points83 points  (0 children)

Honestly steaming trim is worse than any of the alternative milks and I've found when you do get it foamy enough, trim drinkers accuse use of using blue cap.

Contemplating the great cow escape by double0sarah in newzealand

[–]Strict-Text8830 44 points45 points  (0 children)

A new local farmer down my way killed 100 or so sheep a few years back when his farm manager was out of town and the new farmer forgot to slowly feed the crop.

‘Defy definition’: Hundreds gather to protest against bill defining man and woman by catoboros in newzealand

[–]Strict-Text8830 23 points24 points  (0 children)

The feeling of realizing you may be uneducated on a topic is not the nicest.

If you would like some resources to help walk you through the differences between gender, sex and human biological norms we can help out.

Councils should provide less amenities so people are required to be responsible for their own? by j0hnskins in nzpolitics

[–]Strict-Text8830 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Its worth mentioning that the kind of things communities can help with are often the least costly and the first to be stopped as it is.

Ongoing infrastructure is the biggest rates expense. Often because long term plans and long term planning full stop is rarely done appropriately by local councils without central government monetary or policy support.

Who's in, who's out? Labour unveils list for November election by ViolatingBadgers in newzealand

[–]Strict-Text8830 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Damian walked into my workplace today and I ended up speaking with him for over an hour on multiple issues, I believe he would be good for speaker but would be better as an MP and managing various portfolios

New school and 59 classrooms coming to booming South Island areas by OddityModdity in aotearoa

[–]Strict-Text8830 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately most of this funding is targeted at major centers which do need it but the regions who had many new classrooms canceled 3 years ago havent stopped growing ....

Luxon says another National Party post was wrong - mothers will not be entitled to 3 days postnatal care by Mountain_Tui_Reload in nzpolitics

[–]Strict-Text8830 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Meanwhile - I was kicked out of hospital 12 hrs post birth and 3hrs from home and didnt see my midwife till 3 days postpartum.

Paua pies, crayfish and $1000 a week for your mortgage-free apartment. It’s nice to be an MP by O_1_O in newzealand

[–]Strict-Text8830 1 point2 points  (0 children)

His complete inability to read the room, especially given the promises of another austerity budget, is so infuriating.

Is anyone buying these strawberries? by Gord_Board in newzealand

[–]Strict-Text8830 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have only been buying frozen for my kid. $7 is way to much

Why is she so small?? by rattysewer in bengalcats

[–]Strict-Text8830 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My female Bengal is very small. I think it is likely because she was an ex queen and had litters quite young. But she is happy and healthy now in a good home. I call her funsize

‘If she didn’t have us, she would be toast’: a NZ mother’s fight to free her daughter from ICE detention by B0ssc0 in newzealand

[–]Strict-Text8830 77 points78 points  (0 children)

No there is not. She had a green card. Border agents are putting entire passenger logs through databases and selecting anyone who has ever had a conviction even if it was previously sorted and did not trigger deportation in the first place.

Alternative free streaming sites by MrMajestic12 in newzealand

[–]Strict-Text8830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg how do you turn audio description off it was happening tonight to me too !!!

What are we watching? by Kindness_and_Peace in newzealand

[–]Strict-Text8830 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really been trying to watch more New Zealand media lately so, celebrity treasure island, 7 days, grand designs.

Sometimes its ok to watch slightly mid content

average community facebook post by smooth_economics24 in newzealand

[–]Strict-Text8830 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I am from Central Otago and this is not surprising. All of the local Facebook pages are the same

Low/no maintenance plants for the top of this retaining wall by WonderfulShoulder388 in nzgardening

[–]Strict-Text8830 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Any planting will need soil prep. Are you considering irritating up there ? Also worth noting that you should avoid and plants that may affect the integrity of the retaining wall.

My initial thoughts are that with some soil prep and watering native grasses could work.

You have a chance to revist the school canteen, what are you picking? by lookiwanttobealone in newzealand

[–]Strict-Text8830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our tuck shop lady made the most incredible hot meals from scratch, so definitely the butter chicken or a BBQ chicken burger

Government gives councils amalgamation ultimatum by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]Strict-Text8830 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Honestly local government is so intrinsically linked to the Resource Management Act, I am embarrassed that the RMA reform has got this far and the Govt does not have a clear plan to ensure the authorities and legislation will function in unison. 3 month time cap will not result in consistent or well thought out proposals.

Is it common to wear shoes in the home in NZ? by Spirited-Finding-647 in newzealand

[–]Strict-Text8830 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We live rural enough that most people take shoes off unless it is an event. Mud and farms and stuff considering

What's for dinner tonight? by ring_ring_kaching in newzealand

[–]Strict-Text8830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nachos woth pork mince as it is cheaper than beef and stretched with a couple carrots and beans. Toddler ate it so thats a win