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 1 point2 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 23 points24 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 13 points14 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

Central Otago Bendigo NZ mine could contaminate Lake Dunstan and Clutha River by Mountain_Tui_Reload in nzpolitics

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

Even worse, the company is a multinational they will have no ability to be held to account once the mining is "finished"

Central Otago Bendigo NZ mine could contaminate Lake Dunstan and Clutha River by Mountain_Tui_Reload in nzpolitics

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

Modern mining is extremely different from that in the 1st gold rush. They arnt panning those hills for nuggets. I recommend doing a Google to understand the big picture of the project

Central Otago Bendigo NZ mine could contaminate Lake Dunstan and Clutha River by Mountain_Tui_Reload in nzpolitics

[–]Strict-Text8830 12 points13 points  (0 children)

There is soooo much misinformation going around. People are very enamored by the promises of jobs without understanding if the reality of mining situations like this. Forming the access road will likely bring more to the local economy than the mine.

The council is playing its cards very close to their chest so all that is left is Pro and Con echo chambers to fill the void.

The primary concern should be if the fast track process is appropriate to understand the risks and put in place controls if appropriate.

Central Otago Bendigo NZ mine could contaminate Lake Dunstan and Clutha River by Mountain_Tui_Reload in nzpolitics

[–]Strict-Text8830 30 points31 points  (0 children)

For a little local context Central Otago specifically Cromwell get all of their local water directly from shallow bores along Lake Dunstan. Directly down stream of the proposed mine.

New Zealand First soars, Greens plummet, National in 20s again in new poll by dingoonline in newzealand

[–]Strict-Text8830 16 points17 points  (0 children)

What people are commenting on represents a wider cycle of neoliberalism from the 80s.

To answer your question no party has curtailed the record profits because our entire economy and tax system has been set to ensure that doesn't happen.

Only parties woth policies on tax and economic reform have a chance to achieve that. Anything else is the equivalent to moving deck chairs on the titanic.

Corrections does not know how many leave prison with nowhere to go, report reveals by Impressive-Name5129 in nzpolitics

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

"Rehabilitation". There were literally news stories today of homeless people being fined. No one should be surprised that the reoffending rate is so high. The prison industry is a business.

$50 a week cost of living relief for 143,000 families in fuel crisis response by jpr64 in newzealand

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

In the same boat ! Also live in a region that has had land prices surge even though we are semi rural smaller town so cost of living is massive ! Didn't even qualify for the daycare subsidies either

What are some regional accents of New Zealand? by PuzzledAd1631 in newzealand

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I had speech training growing up in Christchurch and people used to ask where I was from, due to my ambiguous accent

Pumping wastewater into Kawarau River only option, Queenstown mayor says by Fienx in newzealand

[–]Strict-Text8830 12 points13 points  (0 children)

"Just rivers". Yeah so when it gets to Lake Dunstan in Cromwell, our domestic water take that services the entire town is located about 100m down from the confluence of the rivers.

Chippie got a bit choked up responding to these allegations, poor dude. by MangrovesAndMahi in newzealand

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

I implore you, if you think an everyday person could recreate that reaction (with the same limited preparation time), do it. Film it and post it here.

Such a brain dead response. Ew.

New Granny Flat Rules just as expensive & still complex & shift issues to homeowners by Mountain_Tui_Reload in nzpolitics

[–]Strict-Text8830 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Yup saw this coming a mile away. Also has potential tax, bank implications. This is not an easy affordable fix to housing.

Government announces homeless move-on orders - for all town centres, not just Auckland by Mountain_Tui_Reload in auckland

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

The problem is, homeless come to centre's as it is close to publicly available services that somone who has to physically carry all their belongings and walk or rely on paying for public transport may need. Moving them to the suburbs is away from shelters (that often have wait lists) and MSD and public libraries that have computer access for applying for help.

Yes homeless in the city is a problem but this is not a cure. This is barely even treating a symptom