Latest poll result – National is being cleaned out by NZ First and Act
Written By: mickysavage - Date published: 6:41 pm, October 11th, 2024 - 82 commentsCategories: act, chris hipkins, Christopher Luxon, greens, labour, maori party, nz first, Politics, polls - Tags:I appreciate this is a Curia poll and the results should be treated with caution. But the latest Curia poll result suggests that things are not happy in National’s ranks. The most significant result was that Health is rising up the list of most important issues. And Labour needs to be up front and offer passionate public opposition. Labour needs to offer a passionate and thought through alternative.
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 11, 2024 12:14 UTC
A record 81,196 NZ citizens left this country long term in year to August
This country's population growth from migration continues to decline sharply, with fewer people arriving in the country long term and more departing long term. According to Statistics NZ 188,120 people arrived in this country long term in the year to August and 134,273 departed these shores long term, giving a net gain of 53,846 for the year to August. Of the 188,120 people who arrived in the country long term in the year to August, 25,115 were NZ citizens returning after an extended stay overseas and 163,005 were non-NZ citizens. Of the 134,273 people who departed long term, 81,196 were NZ citizens and 53,077 were non-NZ citizens. The chart below shows the long term migration trends.
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 11, 2024 11:32 UTC
What has The Warehouse done to my favourite song?
I’d sit through ‘Genie in a Bottle’, ‘Man I Feel Like a Woman’ and ‘Boom Boom Boom Boom’ with my finger poised on the record button, waiting for number one. )’ by Lou Bega would always come in at the top spot with that big farting trumpet and that impossibly thin moustache. It happened when Bob the Builder sang “a little bit of timber and a saw, a little bit of fixing, that’s for sure” on his first album(?). It happened when Lou Bega played 90s nostalgia festival So Pop and lipsynched his way through his 4pm set. Even as a fan of both Lou Bega and Cruskits, I never expected to see the two combine forces.
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 11, 2024 10:44 UTC
Open mike 11/10/2024
Much of my immediate family lives in Asheville and Black Mountain, NC. While everyone is thankfully safe, this disaster struck much closer to home for me than most. There is lots that needs to be done for disaster relief, and I’d encourage folksThis is a re-post from the Climate Brink ...
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 11, 2024 05:13 UTC
Young guide in kayak tragedy 'always had your back'
Police released the name of the young man who died in a water-related incident in Milford Sound on Tuesday — he was 23-year-old Daymon Nuhaj. Originally from Nelson, Mr Nuhaj had been living in Milford Sound since 2019 working as a tourism guide at Rosco’s Milford Kayaks. The tour guide was passionate about the outdoors, Mr Gaudin said. Mr Nuhaj, along with two friends, paddled from Lake Hauroko to Milford Sound via the coast. Mr Nuhaj was an experienced kayaker who was very professional, methodical and organised — customers had loved him, he said.
Source:Otago Daily Times
October 11, 2024 02:37 UTC
Australia waives immunity of diplomat's partner after Wgtn altercation
The way has been cleared for an Australian diplomat's partner to face charges over a post-Bledisloe Cup street fight after Australia removed his immunity from prosecution. Diplomatic immunity is a right commonly afforded to overseas-based representatives giving them freedom to conduct diplomatic business without being arrested or detained. Given the seriousness of the incident, NZ Police initiated a request to have immunity stripped from the man so he could be charged. "Once the police arrived they barged him into a wall and he started screaming over and over 'I've got diplomatic immunity'." Prime Minister Chris Luxon sidestepped whether he supported the man facing charges, and Foreign Minister Winston Peters has declined to comment throughout.
Source:Stuff
October 10, 2024 21:47 UTC
Job cuts: KiwiRail proposes to slash 50 roles from Interislander staff
It is also proposing to restructure the Interislander head office by disestablishing nine roles and creating four new ones across its fleet and service operations. A document sent to staff said the proposed changes were part of the plan to enhance Interislander’s performance, commercially, operationally and culturally. In the head office, it is also proposing the disestablishment of nine roles and the creation of four new roles across its fleet and service operations. The organisation also has plans to cut train drivers and yard staff roles in Palmerston North and Napier. KiwiRail chief executive Peter Reidy foreshadowed job losses last year when the iReX project was canned by the Government.
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 10, 2024 21:16 UTC
Owensboro Dance Theatre announces 2024-2025 Company and Apprentice Company members
Owensboro Dance Theatre (ODT) has announced its 2024-2025 Company and Apprentice Company members, featuring a group of dancers who have committed 8-10 hours per week to perfecting their craft. ODT said performers are set to bring a dynamic and colorful season to the stage. One of the instructors, Jaysie Beth Royal, said ODT’s 2024-2025 season is themed “Dance to Make Life Colorful,” and they promise vibrant performances. In addition to their performances, Royal said the dancers will actively engage in community events, sharing their passion for dance with the tri-state area. “Our dancers’ involvement reflects their pride in ODT and commitment to a season filled with creativity and energy,” Royal said.
Source:Otago Daily Times
October 10, 2024 18:04 UTC
Daily review 10/10/2024
Written By: notices and features - Date published: 5:30 pm, October 10th, 2024 - 9 commentsCategories: Daily review - Tags:Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …Share this: FacebookLinkedInRedditPinterestMastodonTwitterPrintEmail
Source:Stuff
October 10, 2024 17:10 UTC
Trade Me decision to remove Christopher Luxon artwork ‘weird’ – artist
Artist Josh Drummond who painted the Christopher Luxon portrait was raising funds for Kiwipal and Rainbow Youth. Journalist David Farrier first reported on the Luxon artwork last week on his website Webworm. No one from Trade Me was available for an interview but in a statement, James Ryan from policy and compliance said the artwork breached its guidelines. “I just thought it was weird because the painting isn’t meant to be sexually suggestive and graphic, it could mean pretty much anything. He said Trade Me’s reasoning for removing his artwork came across as hypocritical based on the types of items he found on its website, including Nazi regalia.
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 10, 2024 16:42 UTC
Helping my father overcome his mental health and addiction issues - Updates
A heartfelt thank you to all my family, friends, and kind individuals helping. We've got a way to go before we can complete the financial side. And then first and foremost we'd like to say a giant thank you Hunting & Fishing for being the first to donate various clothing. Then a giant thank you to Grace Odlum from NZME (New Zealand Media & Entertainment.). Big thank you.
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 10, 2024 08:44 UTC
Treasury reports largest annual deficit since 2020
The New Zealand Government ran a $12.9 billion deficit in the year ended June 2024, as revenue growth was outpaced by increased spending. In a summary of the financial statements, Treasury said total revenue had increased by $14.3 billion during the year despite the softening economy. This was the largest annual deficit since the pandemic in 2020, both in nominal terms and as a percentage of the economy. Besides covid, New Zealand last ran a bigger deficit after the Global Financial Crisis and Christchurch earthquakes. While Willis didn’t get to set this budget, she took office halfway through the year and made policy changes which improved the OBEGAL balance by $1.1 billion.
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 10, 2024 03:25 UTC
Latest Roy Morgan Poll highlights why leaking Talbot Poll properly is so important for Labour
Latest Roy Morgan Poll is out and it’s ANOTHER reason why Labour fucking up the leak of their internal Talbot Poll matters so much. Roy Morgan says:National – 37.5%ACT – 10%NZF – 7.5%- Sponsor Promotion -Labour – 23%Green – 14%Māori Party – 4%THIS is why it was so important for Labour not to fuck up the leaking of their Talbot Polls. I have been vicious and destructive towards the Labour Party Staffers who fucked up the first Talbot Poll leak and then the second one as well. Because the leaked Talbot Polls tell a completely different story to Roy Morgan and TU Poll and because Newshub is dead there are only 4 polls left, TVNZ, Roy Morgan TU and Talbot internals. By repeatedly fucking up the leaking of the Talbot Polls, Left wing supporters now feel depressed and lost.
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 10, 2024 02:49 UTC
Should Trump Agree to a 2nd Debate with Harris Hosted by Fox News?
Question of the Dayhttps://twitter.com/ACTBrigitte/status/1844085179972976740“Should President Trump participate in a 2nd Presidential debate with Kamala Harris hosted by Fox News?” by Brigitte Gabriel @ACTBrigitte. Help With MaybeInstead of the headline question, address this one: Under what conditions should Trump accept a second debate? Everyone moaning about how rigged the first debate misses the fact that Trump had an easy home run pitch but swung and missed. Trump Refuses a Second Debate With HarrisLet’s recap Trump Refuses a Second Debate With Harris, Good Move? But, But, But This Was Three-On-One Debate Yes, the fact checking was totally one-sided.
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 10, 2024 00:45 UTC
Government deficit widens by more than expected, partially thanks to Health NZ and higher ACC claims costs
While the Government’s revenue, including its tax take, rose over the year, the expenses it faced increased by more. There have been calls for ACC to improve its claims management processes to keep a lid on these costs. Altogether, the Government’s expenses rose by 11.3% over the year, while its revenue only increased by 9.4%. Turning to the Government’s debt position, net core Crown debt rose by 13% over the year to $175.5b. While this was a little below what the Treasury forecast at the May Budget, it still surpassed Willis’ debt target.
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 10, 2024 00:24 UTC