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The discussion centers around New Zealand's infrastructure policies, particularly the defunct Three Waters reform and energy sector privatization. defensivebomb #210787 defended local democratic control over water infrastructure assets that ratepayers have invested in, arguing against centralized management and using Wellington's dysfunctional water network as an example of council accountability. miket12 #210795 provided detailed analysis showing that Green Party wealth tax projections are unrealistic compared to international examples, noting that Spain and Norway's wealth taxes generate only 0.25% and 1.6% of total tax revenue respectively, while the Greens claim their version would raise 13.5%.

The energy sector debate intensified around privatization concerns, MaybeTop8 #210771 criticizing rising power bills as evidence of neoliberal policies benefiting the wealthy at public expense. MrFrankWhite #210751 offered a more optimistic assessment of New Zealand's energy infrastructure, suggesting the country could maintain relatively stable energy costs if it avoids offshore wind and leverages its hydro resources effectively. The conversation also touched on Treaty of Waitangi interpretations regarding co-governance, with participants debating the extent of indigenous rights in infrastructure management and the practical implications of kaitiakitanga principles in modern utility systems.

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Blind echo chamber ignorance. National are economically illiterate. Their actions have brought us to where we are right now.
The books were open for them to cast their eyes over so it seems like economic mismanagement if they were that bad to pass a tax cut on that did absolutely nothing for the average NZer and add to the debt that they were concerned about. Also homelessness skyrocketing. National brought in the emergency housing concept and labour weren’t able to do much to alter the issue, though covid gobbled up a lot of money, but it would be good to see some bipartisanship on such social issues
 
Out of interest, what grinds your gears re investment that leads to a stronger economy?
Not my strong suit tbh, but moving away from housing as the national ponzi scheme is a good start. Moving towards a decent knowledge economy, growing the health and mental health sectors, renewables on the energy side, grow the financial sector, target infrastructure growth etc. Off the top of my head
 
Not my strong suit tbh, but moving away from housing as the national ponzi scheme is a good start. Moving towards a decent knowledge economy, growing the health and mental health sectors, renewables on the energy side, grow the financial sector, target infrastructure growth etc. Off the top of my head
Don’t disagree with any of that although I see a major difference between primary house ownership & investing in houses where capital gain is the only rational justification (and my view is history won’t repeat anywhere near the levels of the past).
 

National, tough on crime aye.

With the peadophile elite now running this country and protecting their own its no surprise there are so many supporters on this site
Judge Tini Clark said that, with the benefit of hindsight, it was probably an unwise decision by the friend to accept the challenge.

Judge Clark sentenced Varu to six months’ community detention and 12 months’ intensive supervision.

So you are getting your panties twisted over what is basically a consenting fight between adults?
 
Judge Tini Clark said that, with the benefit of hindsight, it was probably an unwise decision by the friend to accept the challenge.

Judge Clark sentenced Varu to six months’ community detention and 12 months’ intensive supervision.

So you are getting your panties twisted over what is basically a consenting fight between adults?
My understanding is the Greens pulled some strings to keep him out of prison so he is eligible to vote at the next election. However because the free feed incentive is gone they’re uncertain if he’ll bother turning up on the day.
 
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