Labour govt 2020-23

[dobby41]

Same in the Ukraine - more people die of old age rather than Putin's bombs?

What does that mean - Putin's bombs are ok?
Those dying from bombs are in addition to those dying of old age rather than instead of (in most cases - some old people near death die also I suppose).

[BlackPeter]

What does that mean - Putin's bombs are ok?
Those dying from bombs are in addition to those dying of old age rather than instead of (in most cases - some old people near death die also I suppose).

It appears you are vehemently agreeing with Bjauck. Always good to look at the context ;

[Balance]

So who would you rather believe - the spin from Ardern or those on the cold face dealing with the reality of poverty & homelessness?

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/...ggle-with-need

"The Associate Housing Minister Marama Davidson said the latest six-monthly progress report on the government's plan to tackle homelessness shows milestones being met."

"Wellington's City Missioner says there is unprecedented demand for its emergency and transitional housing right now. Wellington missioner Murray Edridge said on the ground the situation was dire. "We're very full in our services, and we've got a cohort of people that are harder off than they've ever been."

[Balance]

Ardern to leave politics?

Is she a quitter or a fighter?

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/bryce-...ALEK5HKF4BXTY/

“The Labour Party annual conference takes place next month, and will be a chance for Ardern and her colleagues to show that the party has some new ideas and momentum. There are so many problems building up steam at the moment, and yet Labour and Ardern look like they have run out of steam and ideas themselves. When this happens, it’s normally a good idea to consider the political exit door earlier than waiting to be pushed out.”

[Bjauck]

What does that mean - Putin's bombs are ok?
Those dying from bombs are in addition to those dying of old age rather than instead of (in most cases - some old people near death die also I suppose).

For me, anything to do with Putin or bombs deployed is never a good thing. The two together are beyond the pale. However, I did post in an opaque passive-aggressive ironic way as a simile in response to a previous post.

[tim23]

So who would you rather believe - the spin from Ardern or those on the cold face dealing with the reality of poverty & homelessness?

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/...ggle-with-need

"The Associate Housing Minister Marama Davidson said the latest six-monthly progress report on the government's plan to tackle homelessness shows milestones being met."

"Wellington's City Missioner says there is unprecedented demand for its emergency and transitional housing right now. Wellington missioner Murray Edridge said on the ground the situation was dire. "We're very full in our services, and we've got a cohort of people that are harder off than they've ever been."

A breakthrough - using the PMs proper name, that was easy and respectful - well done!

[Getty]

Article in NZ Herald Business premium section today re Mahuta nepotism in government work.

Perhaps some days in the Rarotongan sun, rather than the Waikato fog, have shed some light.

Looks like Jacinda's (sic tim) sweep it under the carpet crew have got their jobs for a while yet...

[Balance]

Article in NZ Herald Business premium section today re Mahuta nepotism in government work.

Perhaps some days in the Rarotongan sun, rather than the Waikato fog, have shed some light.

Looks like Jacinda's (sic tim) sweep it under the carpet crew have got their jobs for a while yet...

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/...2JPTVIVWYMXAM/

“…..: Mahuta was in "clear breach of the Cabinet Manual, overseeing the appointment of her niece to a paid position for which she [Mahuta] had ministerial responsibility."

There were five non-government members appointed to the working group; they were paid a total of $44,094.80. Te Puni Kōkiri declined to break the sum down by individual payment.

[BlackPeter]

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/...2JPTVIVWYMXAM/

“…..: Mahuta was in "clear breach of the Cabinet Manual, overseeing the appointment of her niece to a paid position for which she [Mahuta] had ministerial responsibility."

There were five non-government members appointed to the working group; they were paid a total of $44,094.80. Te Puni Kōkiri declined to break the sum down by individual payment.

Hope the "most transparent government" ever is not trying to brush this mess under the carpet.

Whatever it was - it needs full investigation and transparency - I guess surely - we can't allow allegations of corruption (nepotism is one form of corruption) swirl around one of our most important ministers, can we?

Any honorable government would have by now released Mahuta from her duties until the whole issue is cleared up - one way or another.

Would save as well lots of money she could not burn during her suspension on three waters. Win - win.

[Balance]

Ardern would not dare touch any of the Maori cabal - just have to watch her squirmed when she was quizzed about the racist behaviour of the cabal. She rejected the premise of the question.