Not me Miket12. Mine's a kawasaki.If it wasn't a biological impossibility, I would wonder if a number of posters are all having their "manstrual cycles" at the same time!!!


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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
Not me Miket12. Mine's a kawasaki.If it wasn't a biological impossibility, I would wonder if a number of posters are all having their "manstrual cycles" at the same time!!!
He was being interviewed on a podcast. He came off the incident with Trump not looking good, and apart from almost getting taken in by Sam Bankman Fried he is a very intelligent guy.Got a link to that Scaramucci story Bruce?
This morning Bernard Hickey posted about three economists who did an independent analysis of Nationals proposed property tax on foreign buyers.ur media has no credibility because they are ignoring this and it’s only opinion pieces behind paywalls that show how stuffed we are:
Be careful for what you ask forIt’s going to be a national act govt in a landslide, and thank god for that
Good for you, they have a really impressive & interesting party list!It’s going to be a national act govt in a landslide, and thank god for that. Double vote act & can confirm 90% of my friend group are in the same camp (aged 31, working professional).
but you know what the alternative isBe careful for what you ask for![]()
yes they probably haveFinance Minister Nicola Willis’ words, ‘Labour has wrecked the joint.’
No, I don't see any alternativebut you know what the alternative is
you used one too many words there mate. Get rid of the probablyyes they probably have
exactlyNo, I don't see any alternative
You are exactly right which is glaringly obvious. Unfortunately even the diehard right out there are ready to accept mediocrity.It’s going to be a national act govt in a landslide, and thank god for that. Double vote act & can confirm 90% of my friend group are in the same camp (aged 31, working professional).
Mediocrity? Anything is better than the last few years & the votes will show this. People are done with this govt. crime is up, education success rates are down, mental health is stretched, the hospitals are running their staff to the ground & we’re poorer as a nation. A change in govt is required, at least give someone else a go because what they’re doing & were they’re spending our money clearly isn’t working.You are exactly right which is glaringly obvious. Unfortunately even the diehard right out there are ready to accept mediocrity.
anything is better than this shit show, you have to admit thatBe careful for what you ask for![]()
As I said mediocrityanything is better than this shit show, you have to admit that
Better than a shit showAs I said mediocrity
I know two couples, same age group, all professionals. Last time three voted Labour and one National. This time, three Act and one National.It’s going to be a national act govt in a landslide, and thank god for that. Double vote act & can confirm 90% of my friend group are in the same camp (aged 31, working professional).
I would love for National to come along and fix all our problems.Better than a shit showmediocrity would resemble average. Currently we’re going backwards, so yeah that’s an improvement
Renege. Who gives a fuck about the Paris Accord or Agreement apart from James Shaw and few of his dropkick mates.Just to cheer the ladies and jellybeans up...the government has been getting further behind on their financial obligations the Paris Agreement.
We are way behind in our emissions targets, and the consequences will be spending billions on credits bought from overseas.
This Labour government might take the cake...which would be something!!!