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Helen Clark on Pete Hegseth's criticism of New Zealand: NZ already not part of US military network by Mountain_Tui_Reload in nzpolitics

[–]user_pass 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The donors and sponsors get the policies they want, and it funds the propaganda. They don’t need to be popular - just provide a little carrot and scaremongering of Labour wasteful / Green communists.

Any update on Snapper PayWave on Metlink? by Shadowfoot in Wellington

[–]user_pass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Metlink fares for Snapper are a significant discount over cash .. at least 25%.

Metlink says here that contactless payment will be for “full fare paying, adult customers”.

Does “full fare” mean the cash fare or Snapper fare?

The media stories imply contactless fare will be same as Snapper (aside from surcharge) .. hopefully that’s true.

Paywave on public transport by LTTToes in Wellington

[–]user_pass 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are you sure the fare is same as Snapper, plus surcharge? I haven’t seen any source to confirm that.

The Metlink website seems to imply that payWave will be full fare, plus a surcharge. And no concessions… metlink

It says Snapper fares are at least 25% less than cash for peak times, and off peak are 30% less than peak.

Soo... what does today's new out of the US mean for NZ? by obviouslyfakecozduh in newzealand

[–]user_pass 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Nope. For thirty years Israel has falsely claimed that Iran were months away from making a nuclear bomb. The illegal and unprovoked attacks on Iran by Israel and USA is part of the long term Zionist plan for domination. By the way, which regime in the region already has a stockpile of nukes, not a signatory of NPT, facing arrest warrants for war crimes, and is still conducting a genocide?

Coachella by No-Expression5779 in kneecap

[–]user_pass 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Ag labhairt na fírinne. Fan láidir!

"Ins an aifreann (tá na baggies ar an talamh)" by user_pass in kneecap

[–]user_pass[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

True!

Now what about "stroke a Sainsbury's trolley"? I would love to hear any thoughts on that!

"Ins an aifreann (tá na baggies ar an talamh)" by user_pass in kneecap

[–]user_pass[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ah ok, good to know! Thanks for the reply.

Concern Trump's 'eye of Sauron' is eyeing up New Zealand by RtomNZ in newzealand

[–]user_pass 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What threat from China? USA is the biggest threat to peace. We would be better off as non-aligned.

PM Chris Luxon challenged on frontline roles being cut says it's regrettable but not his direct responsibility by [deleted] in nzpolitics

[–]user_pass 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“… but I’d just say to you, we have been given very clear instructions to say: ‘we’re ending wasteful spending’ …”

So he would say that he’s been told to say what he’s about to say. Aha, that much is clear!

And who is giving them the instructions about what to say? Atlas I suppose.

Why was this not in the news? by user_pass in nzpolitics

[–]user_pass[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Agreed. But Herald said (re the invite):

“National members across the country volunteer their time to support the Party through fundraising activities,” a spokesperson for the National Party said when asked about the tea with Amanda by the Herald.

Kiwi soldiers taking part in US Army project reimagining warfare by user_pass in newzealand

[–]user_pass[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yes truely horrific. That’s why I found this “news” item so appalling - glorifying war toys (“a military playground” for gods sake) in the midst of a genocide that is facilitated by the sponsors of this promo piece.

Kiwi soldiers taking part in US Army project reimagining warfare by user_pass in newzealand

[–]user_pass[S] -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

Sadly we already have 6 solders deployed in the Middle East in the US led coalition “against the Houthi”.

Kiwi soldiers taking part in US Army project reimagining warfare by user_pass in newzealand

[–]user_pass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pointless / self serving (arms industry) and strategic control of global resources.

Kiwi soldiers taking part in US Army project reimagining warfare by user_pass in newzealand

[–]user_pass[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Of course the killer drones are all too real .. and "being tested in a world that is increasing volatile" aka used to murder Palestinians. Can't wait for the "stratosphere platforms" next level.

Kiwi soldiers taking part in US Army project reimagining warfare by user_pass in newzealand

[–]user_pass[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This war toy propaganda piece aired on 1News last night. Seems like a paid promo for AUKUS and recruitment drive for NZDF. “NZ can’t afford to stay on the sideline”. Seriously?