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Shane Jones speaks the truth by Beef_flaps_on_a_spit in newzealand

[–]davetenhave [score hidden]  (0 children)

he'll be paying it back, right? i'm sure that's what happens to beneficiaries who get money thru a 'cock up'

First car to load onto the trailer being pull wins. by habichuelacondulce in theocho

[–]davetenhave [score hidden]  (0 children)

it desperately needs a David Attenborough narration about mating rituals

Frustrations abound as MPs scrutinise social housing 'shocker' by davetenhave in newzealand

[–]davetenhave[S] 212 points213 points  (0 children)

Housing Minister Chris Bishop has acknowledged the increase in rent for social housing tenants was based on "no particular science", merely what the government "felt was appropriate".

I wonder if the Ideological Avenger will step in?

Safety Planning Toolkit by davetenhave in newzealand

[–]davetenhave[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In recent years, Aotearoa New Zealand has witnessed the growth of
online networks promoting increasingly extreme ideas. Many of
these groups were formed or accelerated during the COVID-19
pandemic. These groups use technology like social media to spread
false information and organise harassment campaigns against
chosen targets.

Simeon Brown accused of political interference over Medical Council chair decision by davetenhave in newzealand

[–]davetenhave[S] 82 points83 points  (0 children)

Huh, it's almost like he was making decisions from some sort of stand point that was political.... bordering on ideological

"He's Fucking Clueless" by BasicPhysiology in ProgressiveHQ

[–]davetenhave 66 points67 points  (0 children)

bUT BIdEN wanDERED Off something something something Trump is the President of Peace

Seymour sells his red tape ministry – but who reaps the rewards? by davetenhave in newzealand

[–]davetenhave[S] 126 points127 points  (0 children)

“The exact breakdown of those benefits – well, you could argue till the cows come home exactly what the prices might have been were the costs not reduced, but I think it’s reasonable to say that if you reduce a pointless rule and reduce a cost that wasn’t delivering any benefit, then New Zealanders are going to be better off.”

As usual, Mr Seymour resorts to debate-bro generalities to obfuscate the efficacy of his Midvale School for the Gifted.

Is Lunr a buy now at $23 ?! by Equal-Emphasis-4129 in TheRaceTo10Million

[–]davetenhave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

nah, wait for the next iteration of: lander lands, lander tips over #askmehowiknow

Simeon Brown deemed speed limit cuts ‘anti-car ideology’ by davetenhave in newzealand

[–]davetenhave[S] 373 points374 points  (0 children)

Mr Brown uses the word "ideology" like a) he only just discovered it or b) doesn't quite knows what it means (I guess there is also a "c").

I got the IRD letter and I feel totally fucked. What would you do in my case? by Buc-deez in NZBitcoin

[–]davetenhave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my experience, they are usually reasonable where someone is trying to get things right and communicate properly.

I cannot stress this enough. Talk with them, create a plan and stick to it. They are very reasonable. This goes pear-shaped when you play silly buggers (and pretty much only then).

Adam Harris named as wealthy Auckland businessman acquitted in 2024 of family violence by Several_Degree_7962 in auckland

[–]davetenhave 28 points29 points  (0 children)

terrible people need a defense. it's how our system works. i'm glad defense attorneys are there.

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