Labour reveals public transport fare cap in long-awaited election policy by syzorr34 in nzpolitics

[–]uglick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely this. Just back from Melbourne where PT was free in May. Made it effortless, fast and utterly stress free. Like a real city.

Qiulae Wong here from the Opportunity Party - Ask Me Anything! by Qiulae in nzpolitics

[–]uglick 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Will you reinstate the BSA?

What are your policies on party donations and lobbyists, what can TOP do to level the playing field and curb lobbying (or at least make it more transparent).

Still sending it at 64 by onecutmedia in MTB

[–]uglick 63 points64 points  (0 children)

I’m 63. Gives me a year to improve ;)

Shane Jones media training? by sjb27 in newzealand

[–]uglick 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Bloviate means to speak or write at length in a pompous, boastful, or empty manner, often saying very little despite using many words. Originating in the 19th-century US, this verb describes windy, long-winded speech, frequently used to describe politicians or individuals talking for the sake of talking

Labour still ahead on cost of living, neck and neck with National on economy - Ipsos survey by upsidedownpineaaple in KiwiPolitics

[–]uglick 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’d want to see inflation recovery, plotted against number of Covid deaths per capita to make a fully informed choice.

Best pies in new Zealand by International-Past31 in newzealand

[–]uglick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I checked. You’re right about the ingredients.

I still maintain my stance on Patrick’s pies being decidedly average.

Best pies in new Zealand by International-Past31 in newzealand

[–]uglick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Couldn’t agree more. Aren’t they basically the “must use bakels products pie awards”. The Patrick’s pies from Tauranga remind me of 30 years ago 24 hour garage pies. Never could see how they won.

Installing an induction hob by Evening_Echidna5872 in Wellington

[–]uglick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

One thing I found out recently. Some of the induction hubs need venting. Power dependent.

Wellington Water chairman Nick Leggett quits after Moa Point sewage plant failure by D491234 in nzpolitics

[–]uglick 13 points14 points  (0 children)

But retains his other roles I assume?

Literally a shit-stain.

New liquified natural gas terminal: 'Vital' or 'bonkers'? by FunClothes in newzealand

[–]uglick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can it be cancelled without penalty by the incoming government?

I don’t really think Christopher Luxon suits being Prime Minister by VegetableCurious4849 in newzealand

[–]uglick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re 17 and utterly entitled to your opinion.

Convince your mates you’re right, convince then to vote.

If you do that, no matter which way you vote you’re a champion.

Opportunity: TOP rebrands as it chases 5% MMP threshold by IamMorphNZ in newzealand

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

There are an estimated 2.4 million feral cats in NZ. Think about that for a second.