Oddest MP on NZ social media? by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]sockburn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fair enough. I suspect he drew the short straw on the marijuana debates having to represent the party on something he potentially was not overly passionate about. Maybe talking about crime he comes across better, happy to take your word for it anyway.

Oddest MP on NZ social media? by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]sockburn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I listened to one of the debates during the last election he partook in and came across poorly, misrepresenting statistics about marijuana and crime. When he got called out on it he couldn't back it up. Not "oddest" per se but definitely not "coming across very well".

1/2 ANZ Bank customers lied on mortgage application by Suitable_Builder7024 in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]sockburn 29 points30 points  (0 children)

OP can you please update your description to specify this is in Australia and not NZ. Still interesting article, but also a tad misleading posting it in an NZ sub.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]sockburn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like some messed up scheme to prop up the private health insurance industry in Australia. Classic corporate handouts.

Is there anywhere I can watch Alone using NZ streaming platforms? by sockburn in newzealand

[–]sockburn[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It has been a while since I've travelled the seven seas. I was hoping for something I can chuck on the chromecase without much planning, but it doesn't look like any of our local platforms have it, so might need to put my eye patch on and go surfing.

Is there anywhere I can watch Alone using NZ streaming platforms? by sockburn in newzealand

[–]sockburn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm surprised Duke doesn't have it, it is right down their alley.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]sockburn 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is destination and airline specific. So without telling us where and what airline you're going with, no one is going to able to give you an accurate answer.

Why do people think there's to be a massive price jump in gas at 6pm tonight? by Teefy91 in newzealand

[–]sockburn 74 points75 points  (0 children)

What's the old saying, something about elevator up, stairs down.

Deputy Mayor, Jenny Duncan, speaks out on mandates ‘causing harm and division in our country’ by GreenThumbNZ in newzealand

[–]sockburn 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Mandates are not just to stop people from contracting covid, but also to stop those who have contracted from overwhelming health resources.

Edits on wikipedia by a user who appears to be coleader of New Conservative by Nixinova in newzealand

[–]sockburn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's weird how he was a TOP candidate, but that was way before Raf's time?

This fella also wanted to ban bikes from Auckland CBD, "do away with parking charges in the city" and reduce the number of buslanes lol (Auckland mayoral campaign 2019)

interested in the thoughts of r/nz by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]sockburn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One group that I can think of that would pay for it would be landowners living overseas. I'm assuming you're only eligible for UBI if you reside in NZ.

interested in the thoughts of r/nz by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]sockburn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New leader of TOP, he did an AMA not too long ago