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Why can't we solve the problem rather than sweep it under the carpet?
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- Thread starter wizard of Tauranga
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The politics you and others on the right here endorse are a major cause of homelessness.
Complex problems require intelligent empathic solutions.
Neoliberalism.
tyrael
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I think money is one thing. We are spending a lot on accommodation but perhaps not enough on long term solutions and/or preventions.
I would love a bipartisan bill around mental health. It shouldn't just be one government giving one charity (I am hope) a wad of cash. There are many ways to help and if there are many avenues to seek help. Hopefully those people get the support.
Mitey. JKs in school program is a bit wishy washy and needs refinement. Voices of Hope do great things but undervalued.
Youthline needs more funding etc etc.
tyrael
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Yeah. I don't know how this wins him any votes. Australians pension is 67 and a few other countries too. Didn't France raise theirs from 63 to 65 and caused chaos?
65 is already old enough man.
John Nick
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TBF Winston will be critical of Luxon and National on every possible until the election
Noitall
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I think it will go up in time but I donβt see Luxon as the one to sell it
This is a dilemma for my generation, not enough taxpayers to support us in our dotage.
How many years are you away from retiring your paint brush Rembrandt?
defensivebomb
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The other idea I had this arvo is super harsh penalties on super harsh penalties on kiddy fiddlers / domestic abusers etc, and making it easier to report. Somehow stop people growing up with abuse problems. So they donβt turn to drink / drugs later in life
A slow burn but hopefully gets closer to the cause of peopleβs lives heading south
defensivebomb
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Good on him for actually having the gumption to recognise the ticking clock
Noitall
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Still a while away. Certainly wonβt be there by the time I get there if Iβm fortunate enough
John Nick
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Unbelievably dumb decision to make the only rescue vessel redundant.
Now with the aging fleet this mob are talking about cutting back on MNZ staff at a time when checks and balances are more important than ever.
Kaitaki report came out this week and showed how fortunate the huge number of passengers and crew were to not end up on the rocks. Don't these guys listen
Yes itβs 67 in Aus
Plus itβs means (income) and asset tested
My wife works (63) and clears 900 a week
Thus I get only about 40 per cent of the Aus pension and because I was born in Nz and have only lived 30!years in Aus Aus get Nz to pay 2/3 of it
So itβs quite different to Nz where you get the full amount no questions asked rich or poor
Noitall
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That should be the first avenue NZ explores. Itβs funny in NZ, thereβs a feeling of entitlement that are placed upon some yet our pm took a clean car subsidy and learnt mΔori on the taxpayer before scrapping them despite being someone who could comfortably foot the bill. Would be interesting to see who stomped their feet if means testing was employed?
