I think they will once the dust settles. Usually swings more to the left towards the end of the vote countingWhy?
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I think they will once the dust settles. Usually swings more to the left towards the end of the vote countingWhy?
His missus is called JadeTony or Toni?
Nope, they've seperated.His missus is called Jade
The chart suggests they won't need the prick.I think they will once the dust settles
Toni can aslo be a female's name like Robin or Robyn.Hipkins says his partner is Tony???
We will see. It's going to be very close either wayThe chart suggests they won't need the prick.
So has he come out? Difficult thing to do in his position.Nope, they've seperated.
Not everyone is blessed with a masculine name like Bruce.
Winnie was already sounding conciliatory that he would "help" - its a formality - Winnie will get juicy role.We will see. It's going to be very close either way
That's pretty sad but Australia is a pretty racist country.Look at Australia - voting NO today.
NZ would do the same.
I was asking an honest question. I did some googling. It sounds like a guy, no problem IMO.Toni can aslo be a female's name like Robin or Robyn.
He also mentioned his kids will spend more time with their father.
Not everyone is blessed with a masculine name like Bruce.
You just figured that?That's pretty sad but Australia is a pretty racist country.
Calm down BruciI was asking an honest question. I did some googling. It sounds like a guy, no problem IMO.
You just figured that?
He will be in it for the publicity..minister of racing outside cabinet...at best...just a wankerWinnie was already sounding conciliatory that he would "help" - its a formality - Winnie will get juicy role.
Wonder who the girl was with her arm around his hip walking out? Pretty sure he’s been rooting the nanny too, think he also has an ankle bracelet on.I was asking an honest question. I did some googling. It sounds like a guy, no problem IMO.
Fair enoughWonder who the girl was with her arm around his hip walking out? Pretty sure he’s been rooting the nanny too, think he also has an ankle bracelet on.
Standard political pendulum swingsLuxon is just proof that my old dog could have won for National