Once a geotechnical report mentions specific design, Councils love it….. it’s removes them from legal responsibility.If Auckland council won’t care during a building consent, they won’t care during a resource consent either![]()
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The thread centers on New Zealand's upcoming election, primarily debating the economic management and policy differences between the center-left Labour government and center-right National/ACT opposition. Key criticisms target Labour's fiscal stewardship, citing ballooning government expenditure #7#272, housing unaffordability, and unfulfilled promises like KiwiBuild and dental care expansion #16#12. A user #7 highlighted Labour's annual 9% spending growth versus 1.5% under previous governments, arguing this fueled inflation. National's tax-cut policy faced scrutiny over funding gaps and legality, with user #215 questioning Luxon's reliance on "trust me" assurances.
Leadership competence emerged as a critical theme, particularly in later posts. Luxon drew heavy criticism after a contentious interview where he struggled to defend policy details #194#199#211, while Willis faced backlash for her economic credentials. Hipkins garnered fleeting praise for articulation but was ultimately seen as representing poor governmental outcomes #45#119. A trusted user #308 presented expert economic analysis contradicting Treasury optimism. Infrastructure issues—like Wellington's water crisis and the dental school staffing shortage—were cited as examples of systemic mismanagement #235#12. Notable policy debates included road-user charges for EVs #220, immigration impacts on rents #299, and coalition scenarios involving NZ First #182#258. Early fringe discussions on candidates' rugby allegiances gave way to substantive policy critiques, culminating in grim Treasury forecasts discussed in posts #271#304#308. User #168 also revealed concerns about Labour rushing regulatory changes to entrench policies pre-election.
Economic Policies, Housing Crisis, Leadership Competence
Once a geotechnical report mentions specific design, Councils love it….. it’s removes them from legal responsibility.If Auckland council won’t care during a building consent, they won’t care during a resource consent either![]()
Yip, those first year cops are rich bustards for receiving the full $20 a week tax cut….. it’s almost enough to stop them leaving for Oz.tax cuts for the rich, and for the landlords
Many have asked do you read what you post? I think you do but your idiology makes you see what you want to believe.Government moves against Wellington Council - oh look, there's a right wing power bloc miraculously appearing to run for mayoralty out of nowhere. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3..._module_the_post&utm_medium=referral#cxrecs_s
The right, the neoliberal ideology - there's all a pattern there, that we've been through before at least for two decades and we're going through again. It's all there if you want to look, to quote Rizzah.Many have asked do you read what you post? I think you do but your idiology makes you see what you want to believe.
The group has former Labour Mayor Fran Wilde and the owner of Stuff which is the most left media in NZ.
Some right winger as well but hardly a ‘right power bloc’ and seems just a real mix of people dismayed at Wellingtons direction and wanting better.
Do you ever look at all the trees but find you can never see any forests mate?
You remind me of that great Alvin Lee song, ' I'd love to change the world but I just don't know what to do'. Sorry, I can't upload it for you, great socialist number though.The right, the neoliberal ideology - there's all a pattern there, that we've been through before at least for two decades and we're going through again. It's all there if you want to look, to quote Rizzah.
Wait, so people keeping the money they own, is costing the govt billions? Got that communist accounting degree i see.tax cuts for the rich, and for the landlords
He won’t like that, doesn’t respond well to commie referencesWait, so people keeping the money they own, is costing the govt billions? Got that communist accounting degree i see.
Same thing happens in Australia. Commies always cry about "billions in fossil fuel subsidies" except 9/10s is the diesel fuel rebate for mining vehicles ie an improperly collected tax.He won’t like that, doesn’t respond well to commie references
It's a pity you resident racists don't see it that way when it comes to māori businesses.Wait, so people keeping the money they own, is costing the govt billions? Got that communist accounting degree i see.
Explain the racism?It's a pity you resident racists don't see it that way when it comes to māori businesses.
Wait, is this trolling?It's a pity you resident racists don't see it that way when it comes to māori businesses.
Or are you just trolling? The Māori Authority Tax Rate is 17.5%.Wait, is this trolling?
You supporting or against the policies where iwi businesses pay no tax while everyone else does?
Shouldn’t all businesses pay the same tax regardless of race?
17.5% for māori vs 33% for everyone else is basically no tax isn’t itOr are you just trolling? The Māori Authority Tax Rate is 17.5%.
But they are "competing" mostly with companies which pay 28%. Try again17.5% for māori vs 33% for everyone else is basically no tax isn’t it
… I say as I pocket some cash![]()
Sounds pretty fair thenBut they are "competing" mostly with companies which pay 28%. Try again![]()
It would be interesting to see what becomes of the review into charities and the tax status of the "businesses" such as Sanitarium and the social housing provided by the likes of the Sallies.Sounds pretty fair then
Also consider most iwi are eligible to become charitable trusts and pay NO TAX whereas most other businesses can’t…
I think Best Start, the childcare provider forced this review.It would be interesting to see what becomes of the review into charities and the tax status of the "businesses" such as Sanitarium and the social housing provided by the likes of the Sallies.
Best Start... the Wright Foundation?I think Best Start, the childcare provider forced this review.
They are a money making entity designed to build a property empire for the owners with the non profit business fitting out and setting up the building… big tax dodge where they bent the rules to get into charity status.
Every business should pay the same tax.