Politics 🗳️ NZ Politics

[miket12]

Not a political topic but police have announced that they have found remains while searching a farm in Christchurch for the body of real estate agent Yanfei Boa. Police haven't identified the remains yet but it was on a property they had previously searched and they've informed Yanfei's family of the discovery. New information received by the Police had led them to one specific spot on the property.

A 53 year old man, Tingjun Cao had previously been charged with murder.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

Companies dropping NetZero everywhere

Air New Zealand pulls the plug on 2030 climate targets

One expert says the airline's climate change target was unrealistic, as Air New Zealand says it will work on a new target.

www.rnz.co.nz

Yeah Air NZ have very significant profitability issues to deal with over at least the next couple of years, so they need to prioritise cost efficiencies, otherwise they’ll once again be going back to their majority shareholder cap in hand.

 

[defensivebomb]

$216m tax payers money put aside as a contingency for lost revenue.

How exactly is this putting New Zealand First?

Govt set aside $216m to pay for heated tobacco product tax cuts

A decision to slash excise tax for heated tobacco products - sold almost exclusively by one company in New Zealand - has come with a potentially hefty price tag.

www.rnz.co.nz

yeah that's no good.

I'd be more than happy for nicotine to be taxed as much as reasonably possible. May as well fill up the coffers if people want to partake

 

[juju]

yeah that's no good.

I'd be more than happy for nicotine to be taxed as much as reasonably possible. May as well fill up the coffers if people want to partake

It's two fold isn't it

The tax issue

and how easily it is for a company to influence the political system

 

[MaybeTop8]

TBH, I don't know what to make of this.

On one side, there's people saying it's a healthier option to smoking (including ASH) while others say there's no evidence of that.

While I think companies should diversify into new products, I don't like the idea of Phillip Morris basically getting a big subsidy. Then, they "could" pass that on to the consumers.... but I won't be holding my breath.

Then again, big car companies are moving from ICE to PHEV and EV's, and are getting applauded. Should we applaud Phillip Morris if these heated tabacco products do turn out to be "healthier" or still loathe them because they're a tabacco company.

Like I said, I don't know what to make off it.

It's corrupt Mike. Corruption clear as day.

 

[MaybeTop8]

It's two fold isn't it

The tax issue

and how easily it is for a company to influence the political system

Let's not forget the long term health effects that no one really understands but will no doubt have long term effects and costs, including lives and putting huge pressure on the health system. Which sounds remarkably similar to cigarettes when they first came out.

Which we managed to be world leaders in stamping out until this corrupt bought and paid for corporate and billionaire lapdog regressive piece of sht coalition came along.

 

[MaybeTop8]

Companies dropping NetZero everywhere

Air New Zealand pulls the plug on 2030 climate targets

One expert says the airline's climate change target was unrealistic, as Air New Zealand says it will work on a new target.

www.rnz.co.nz

Probably because of the poor example set by this corrupt government backing retrograde and regressive policies to enrich billionaires and mega corporations, ignoring science and history for the short term gain of a few.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

Probably because of the poor example set by this corrupt government backing retrograde and regressive policies to enrich billionaires and mega corporations, ignoring science and history for the short term gain of a few.

Or could it be that we’re in a recession right now and everyone is doing it tough and can’t currently find the funds to support the very significant cost of transitioning to lower carbon emission? In the case of Air NZ specifically, they in addition have major problems with the Pratt & Whitney engines in their fleet which has forced them to take on additional leases so they can maintain reasonable service levels. They’ll struggle to breakeven the next 2 years while at the same time have very significant committed capex.

 

[MaybeTop8]

Or could it be that we’re in a recession right now and everyone is doing it tough and can’t currently find the funds to support the very significant cost of transitioning to lower carbon emission? In the case of Air NZ specifically, they in addition have major problems with the Pratt & Whitney engines in their fleet which has forced them to take on additional leases so they can maintain reasonable service levels. They’ll struggle to breakeven the next 2 years while at the same time have very significant committed capex.

A manufactured recession that didn't need to happen.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

A manufactured recession that didn't need to happen.

They needed to reign in inflation and also reintroduce a lot of people to the concept of risk. However I agree, the Reserve Bank are clueless, disconnected from reality, & have gone too far with it.

 

[MaybeTop8]

Manufactured crisis and privatisation plans continue apace

 

[marv.]

yeah that's no good.

I'd be more than happy for nicotine to be taxed as much as reasonably possible. May as well fill up the coffers if people want to partake

and let’s tax the fuck out of all the junk food, fast food, alcohol and gambling that kill even more of the same demographic while we’re at it.

subsidize NZ grown/made whole foods out of the take.

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

and let’s tax the fuck out of all the junk food, fast food, alcohol and gambling that kill even more of the same demographic while we’re at it.

subsidize NZ grown/made whole foods out of the take.

Half the dairy’s getting hit are for the tax laden cigarettes.

I might have to rob a dairy for a pie if they start taxing it

 

[marv.]

Half the dairy’s getting hit are for the tax laden cigarettes.

I might have to rob a dairy for a pie if they start taxing it

hahahahahaha it’ll be worth it when broccoli is back to 39c


or something.

 

[Rick O’Shay]

Manufactured crisis and privatisation plans continue apace

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And Dr Payinda is not a Labour party activist. Check his bio

 

[MrFrankWhite]

and let’s tax the fuck out of all the junk food, fast food, alcohol and gambling that kill even more of the same demographic while we’re at it.

subsidize NZ grown/made whole foods out of the take.

Careful. Beginning to sound a lot like Putin.

Organic Farms Become a Winner in Putin’s Feud With the West (Published 2014)

With often cheaper imports unavailable, some agricultural activists hope to see a boost in local farming, but for consumers the self-imposed sanctions have so far served mostly to raise food prices.

www.nytimes.com

 

[marv.]

Careful. Beginning to sound a lot like Putin.

Organic Farms Become a Winner in Putin’s Feud With the West (Published 2014)

With often cheaper imports unavailable, some agricultural activists hope to see a boost in local farming, but for consumers the self-imposed sanctions have so far served mostly to raise food prices.

www.nytimes.com

yeah dude.
it was more directed at those so upset or surprised or outraged like cigarettes are the only problem.
like the rest of the world should slow down and wait for those who can’t control themselves.

why are we so upset in this country over cigarettes but not say, pokies or KFC?

i do however think it’s not the worst idea in theory to tax junk food and subsidize whole foods. probably because i don’t eat that rubbish. (i drink more than enough to make up for it), i just think all that shit tastes fucking foul.

but what a wonderful world it would be for the consumer.
i don’t see a way it works in reality though, when you put into the equation minimum wage or mass layoffs and the absolute reaming the growers already take.

 

[MrFrankWhite]

yeah dude.
it was more directed at those so upset or surprised or outraged like cigarettes are the only problem.
like the rest of the world should slow down and wait for those who can’t control themselves.

why are we so upset in this country over cigarettes but not say, pokies or KFC?

i do however think it’s not the worst idea in theory to tax junk food and subsidize whole foods. probably because i don’t eat that rubbish. (i drink more than enough to make up for it, i just think
it all tastes fucking foul.

but what a wonderful world it would be for the consumer.
i don’t see a way it works in reality though, when you put into the equation minimum wage or mass layoffs and the absolute reaming the growers already take.

all boils down to education. Fund that properly and you solve your problems.

School Lunches: The Key to Children’s Health and Prosperity | The Government of Japan - JapanGov -

The healthy growth of children in Japan owes much to the provision of nutritionally balanced school-lunch menus and a long standing commitment to nutrition education. Japan also offers school-lunch support internationally, leading to improved nutrition and higher quality learning.

www.japan.go.jp

 

[marv.]

all boils down to education. Fund that properly and you solve your problems.

School Lunches: The Key to Children’s Health and Prosperity | The Government of Japan - JapanGov -

The healthy growth of children in Japan owes much to the provision of nutritionally balanced school-lunch menus and a long standing commitment to nutrition education. Japan also offers school-lunch support internationally, leading to improved nutrition and higher quality learning.

www.japan.go.jp

fucking awesome!
achievable here though you think?
we have financial and generational obesity problems i’m not sure japan have.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

yeah dude.
it was more directed at those so upset or surprised or outraged like cigarettes are the only problem.
like the rest of the world should slow down and wait for those who can’t control themselves.

why are we so upset in this country over cigarettes but not say, pokies or KFC?

i do however think it’s not the worst idea in theory to tax junk food and subsidize whole foods. probably because i don’t eat that rubbish. (i drink more than enough to make up for it), i just think all that shit tastes fucking foul.

but what a wonderful world it would be for the consumer.
i don’t see a way it works in reality though, when you put into the equation minimum wage or mass layoffs and the absolute reaming the growers already take.

Pokies are well & truly in the firing line, DIA will copy the legislative changes in Australia - mandatory carded play with maximum daily limits. Bad news for Sky City.