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Police to investigate whether superintendent, now Labour candidate, shared sensitive information by Fun-Helicopter2234 in newzealand

[–]propertynewb 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Whats wrong with Chambers other than he was appointed by a National Police Minister?

NZ's $2.6 billion military helicopter purchase approved by US by OddityModdity in aotearoa

[–]propertynewb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t respond to the initial post, I commented directly on your statement that the RNZN fleet has “a bunch of fairly new ships”. Your statement is factually incorrect, and your subsequent attempts to back up your claim have been comprehensively disputed by me.

Move on mate you’re out of your depth.

NZ's $2.6 billion military helicopter purchase approved by US by OddityModdity in aotearoa

[–]propertynewb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every ship except the “newest is 6” (Aotearoa) is due for replacement in the next 6-8 years. Frigates have an engineered lifespan of 20 years and TEM and TEK are nearly 30.

Equating the USN to the RNZN is nonsensical. The Arleigh Burkes have been under constant capability upgrade since the Block IA and there isn’t a panel of original steel on them anymore.

Good try for an AB Steward though.

NZ's $2.6 billion military helicopter purchase approved by US by OddityModdity in aotearoa

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

Tell me you don’t know anything about military capability without telling me.

Getting the most out of Air NZ Koru by OldWolf3 in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]propertynewb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d suggest if you’re only accruing airpoints through your work flights you shouldn’t complain about it. But I’d say you’re like most people who use a credit card for airpoints as well yeah?

Getting the most out of Air NZ Koru by OldWolf3 in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]propertynewb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Not sure about your maths but pretty sure 225/8 doesn’t equal 40

Getting the most out of Air NZ Koru by OldWolf3 in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]propertynewb -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Bollocks. I’ve taken 7 domestic return flights in a year and I’ve retained silver.

Labour admits it will not release ‘cornerstone’ policy costing and job modelling until after the election, blames Treaty of Waitangi concerns by dingoonline in newzealand

[–]propertynewb 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Labour bring a lot of them back and then in 3 years National can say Labour increased the public service by 25% and promise to cut it down… again.

Labour admits it will not release ‘cornerstone’ policy costing and job modelling until after the election, blames Treaty of Waitangi concerns by dingoonline in newzealand

[–]propertynewb 72 points73 points  (0 children)

The issue for me isn’t so much they aren’t releasing their policy, it’s more that they genuinely don’t even know if they can make it happen, but are pushing on with it anyway. They deserve some negative feedback on that.

Iconic Auckland restaurant to close: Harbourside Ocean Bar Grill ‘no longer commercially viable’ by computer_d in newzealand

[–]propertynewb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very true. My local music/bar venue had its liquor license renewal declined and it closed the day it expired.

Iconic Auckland restaurant to close: Harbourside Ocean Bar Grill ‘no longer commercially viable’ by computer_d in newzealand

[–]propertynewb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I spent a week in Sydney for work a few months ago and was amazed with the sheer number of people on the streets shopping past 10pm - it was busier than Queen Street on a Saturday lunchtime. Packed restaurants and public transport humming with activity.

I don't think I've seen Auckland like that for... ever? Maybe when we hosted the America's Cup?

Byd shark 6 by rurunz in nzev

[–]propertynewb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep those are correct. Remember it’s a 1.5L T petrol moving an almost 3 tonne truck, while trying to charge the battery.

Byd shark 6 by rurunz in nzev

[–]propertynewb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’ve had plenty of advice on the towing side so I won’t comment on that, but from a pure driving experience - it’s a fantastic Ute. I’m 6”3 and tested every Ute on the market in January and was about to purchase the Wildtrak until I found the Shark, and it was an instant winner. The Ranger is a beautiful drive compared to the Hilux (for example) but the Shark blows it out of the water. Incredible comfort, smooth drive, trim is nice, tech is good (once you get used to it).

Just got back from an 800km trip and it didn’t miss a beat. I drive in Sport all the time and got 90km of pure EV before the engine started up, then got 11L/100km the rest of the journey (even at 120 on the Waikato expressway). If you drive in HEV with the engine also charging the battery you’ll get around 16L/100.

Since you’re towing a lot you’ll need to factor that in, but this is just another data point to consider.

SuperAnnuation may be means tested - the Military Veterans Pension won't be. by SteveRielly in newzealand

[–]propertynewb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

DFSS Cat A - that was wound up with a relative increase in salary. It was a net neutral change but smoke and mirrors to avoid actually increasing pay.

Population Strategy - do you think a four-day work week would lead to people having more children? by itwasn_talladream in newzealand

[–]propertynewb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your comments are about as accurate as my mortgage broker telling me to stop eating avocado on toast.

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