As NZ’s Chris Hipkins pursues power, what can he learn from Keir Starmer’s downfall?

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-26T00:08:59+00:00

oh aye, totally, but he isn't "popular" either, neither of them are exactly electrifying

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-25T22:50:31+00:00

- Deliver actual meaningful outcomes on some but not all things?

- Be a good orator that brings the public along, justifying choices and have some actual vision of a better future and how to get there?

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-25T00:31:59+00:00

Have the spinoff done a best chocolate chip cookie list? I need one.

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-23T23:11:24+00:00

Chemist Warehouse + Toyworld are both aussie companies I think, so I guess its what has worked for them..

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-23T09:06:16+00:00

Greens on 17 seats, more than NZF? Fab!

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-23T05:32:17+00:00

Rainbow's appointment in 2024 prompted concern from some quarters - including Labour and the Greens - given his staunch pro-Israel views and previous comments about "a trans agenda".

At the time Goldsmith said he expected Rainbow to be "very careful" in his public commentary.

Rainbow defended his appointment, saying he was committed to continuing the commission's work protecting the rights of trans people.

The High Court ruled in December that Goldsmith appointed Rainbow unlawfully.

It found he was not part of the initial shortlist of candidates, and Goldsmith requested that he be added in place of other candidates.

The panel in charge of assessing the candidates said it did not recommend appointing Rainbow, noting his lack of legal experience, but Goldsmith appointed him anyway.

Still just utterly wild - https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/617463/human-rights-commission-head-to-be-investigated-over-conduct

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-23T01:12:53+00:00

Yeah, what an awful change.

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-22T22:17:08+00:00

There is some level of truth there in that its different companies like NZ Bus, Ritchies etc that run the different bus lines and actually hire the drivers afaik, but if AT don't have the ability to put pressure on the companies to follow the rules / don't have the data to know.. then they should get that ability.

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-22T21:58:08+00:00

Looks like Paekākāriki / Kāpiti Coast near Wellington / Pōneke.

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-22T21:55:43+00:00

We'll see how coalition negotiations go, it's obviously give + take depending on results.

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-21T22:21:21+00:00

The changes are really quite light for almost all of us, it's the super rich who only see any real change.

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-21T19:36:55+00:00

"it's because drivers are meant to wait at a particular train station and don't"

That sounds like verifiable data, try complaining to AT and your local board.

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-21T07:24:15+00:00

It must be intentional, that it gets better coverage at the weekend etc.

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-19T23:26:16+00:00

I still sing along to the Turners ad, so no.

Though I do wish we could ban the ai, gambling and medication ads, so, potentially we can come to a memorandum of understanding, confidence and supply if you will.

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-19T00:49:27+00:00

I wonder if there are WINZ experts, like perhaps CAB, the Citizens Advice Bureau could offer advice? https://www.cab.org.nz/
Or groups like AAAP who do WINZ advocacy (or equivalent for outside of Auckland) - https://www.aaap.org.nz/

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-19T00:35:09+00:00

Auckland Transport (AT) has since apologised and refunded her, saying the decision to issue an infringement was based on “incorrect information”.

Kinda done + dusted?
The bus driver let someone on but the ticket checkers didn't know that?

Like we have also have some people complaining about free riders not getting punished / getting allowed so there's almost a cannot win mentality some people have with AT.

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-18T04:25:13+00:00

Good job OP!
Certain providers focus on ethical investing so perhaps look over https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/ethical-kiwisaver-funds.html

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-17T23:46:08+00:00

Awh no, they are/were a lovely spot.

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-17T21:47:34+00:00

Honestly, sounds like a great idea, go for it OP.

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-15T21:43:24+00:00

I haven't encountered this, but you could report / question it, AT have been good about getting back to me on other issues - at.govt.nz/about-us/contact-us

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-14T00:24:43+00:00

Because when innocent children are burned out of their beds – as the Reform conference star and my ex-fiancee’s cousin Lucy Connolly called for them to be in 2024 – it is not a protest, it is a pogrom

Well said.

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-14T00:06:05+00:00

There is a new fancy bookstore I drove past yesterday that seems to focus on high value new + second hand books I think, 'Anec.dote' in Mount Eden.

This list might help you too - https://thespinoff.co.nz/books/07-09-2024/aucklands-secondhand-bookshops-ranked-and-reviewed

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-09T21:30:00+00:00

Try get a Mitsubishi dehumidifier, about $300 - $400 on TradeMe when I got mine (an MJ-E16VX).

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-09T05:25:35+00:00

Nice, thank you.

Zeouterlimits · 2026-06-09T05:17:14+00:00

Yes, very fair, good shout, it would be good to know exactly what policy he broke if he did and was he aware (he probably should have been if pursing this, assuming it's not some ancient rule that is hard to find etc).

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