Daily review 23/05/2023
Written By: notices and features - Date published: 5:30 pm, May 23rd, 2023 - 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: TwitterFacebook
Source:Stuff
May 23, 2023 12:02 UTC
King Charles' private wish for Prince William and Princess Kate's children George, Charlotte and Louis
The 74-year-old monarch – who was crowned on 6 May alongside his wife Queen Camilla, 75 - had his grandchild Prince George, nine, as a page at his coronation while his siblings Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, sat in the pews of Westminster ...
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 23, 2023 11:56 UTC
'Households are in for a WORLD OF PAIN'
But David Cunningham, CEO of mortgage broker Squirrel, and a former CEO of The Co-operative Bank, is warning that "households are in for a WORLD OF PAIN". He says the average mortgage rate Kiwis are paying today is 4.40% - up from a low of 3.20% just over a year ago. "Households are in for a WORLD OF PAIN. Rather it’ll happen as a result of a bigger labour supply, which will be a drag on inflation," Cunningham says. "Governor Orr: Don’t kill the economy, and inflict even more pain on top of what’s already coming for Kiwi households, just to slay the dragon that little bit faster."
Source:Stuff
May 23, 2023 09:28 UTC
The Daily Blog Open Mic – 23rd May 2023
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day. Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day. The Editor doesn’t moderate this blog, 3 volunteers do, they are very lenient to provide you a free speech space but if it’s just deranged abuse or putting words in bloggers mouths to have a pointless argument, we don’t bother publishing. EDITORS NOTE: – By the way, here’s a list of shit that will get your comment dumped. Sexist language, homophobic language, racist language, anti-muslim hate, transphobic language, Chemtrails, 9/11 truthers, Qanon lunacy, climate deniers, anti-fluoride fanatics, anti-vaxxer lunatics, 5G conspiracy theories, the virus is a bioweapon, some weird bullshit about the UN taking over the world and ANYONE that links to fucking infowar.
Source:Stuff
May 23, 2023 05:36 UTC
The real coalition of chaos
Because the phrase “coalition of chaos” clearly applies to its leadership team. As reported by RNZ’s Mediawatch Luxon’s announcement on Morning Report on May 10 appears to have been a misspeak by him. Then there were reports that a group of Auckland businessmen had approached Nicola Willis to roll Luxon as leader. There is an additional $10m commissioning funding incentive paid if NZ Steel can get the furnace up and running by January 2027. Luxon and Willis are the real coalition of chaos.
Source:Stuff
May 23, 2023 01:37 UTC
LUMO strengthens sales team with new hires
LUMO Digital has revealed that its sales team is expanding, with the hiring of Ste Buck, Charlotte Garvan, and the recent promotion of Josh McWilliams. Ste Buck will help support and continue to grow LUMO’s agency relationships, bringing his extensive experience as Group Sales Manager at Scentre Group and his valuable background at JCDecaux in the UK. Joining the team in Christchurch, Charlotte Garvan will make a significant impact across both Agency and Direct initiatives. In his new role, Josh will continue to provide innovative solutions for his clients while supporting and mentoring the wider Direct team. Stacey Gattsche, GM of Sales, says: “We’re thrilled to be growing our LUMO team with these three fantastic individuals.
Source:Stuff
May 22, 2023 22:16 UTC
First look at Auckland's new City Rail Link
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “First look at Auckland’s new City Rail Link | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. NZ Herald Focus gained exclusive access through the freshly completed tunnel network of the much anticipated City Rail Link. Full story: https://tinyurl.com/tapnesss Subscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jX Check out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249 Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oq Follow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXe Follow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbv nzherald.co.nz YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 22, 2023 21:05 UTC
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Operation Cobalt, Masterton gangs: Armed police’s search yields $1400 of meth, loaded shotgun
Three men have been charged with drug-related charges in Masterson . Photo/123RFThree men have been charged with drug-related charges in Masterson . Acting Detective Sergeant Corey Reid said the warrants were part of Operation Cobalt, which was “targeting illegal activity by gang members and their associates”. A 46-year-old man has already appeared in the same court on charges of possessing methamphetamine, as has a 30-year-old man on other drug-related charges. “Wairarapa police is committed to early intervention into gang activity and focused on enforcement when there is illegal activity,” Reid said“Deploying armed police in our communities is not a decision we take lightly but gangs, drugs and firearms are a dangerous mix.”
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 22, 2023 20:21 UTC
CRL won't open until at least 2026, Harbour Bridge backlash & Chch arborist tragedy
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “CRL won’t open until at least 2026, Harbour Bridge backlash & Chch arborist tragedy | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. An exclusive look at Auckland’s City Rail Link, Waka Kotahi faces questions over how often the Harbour Bridge gets closed and our Prime Minister meets with Pacific leaders in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Full story: https://bit.ly/3pZzMTZ Subscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jX Check out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249 Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oq Follow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXe Follow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbv nzherald.co.nz YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 22, 2023 20:20 UTC
About 136,000 homes likely to be worth less than their owners paid for them
The slump in house prices over the last 18 months has raised the spectre of some home owners falling into negative equity. A home owner's equity is the amount of money they would be left with after they had paid off their mortgage. If the value of a home increases, that will increase the value of the owner's equity. The first step in that equation is working out how many homes are likely to be worth less now than they were when their owners purchased them. So there's potentially 136,609 homes that are now worth less than their owners paid of them.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 22, 2023 17:05 UTC
The nine things that could finally get you a good night’s sleep
If you’re a member of the second group, you’ll know the frustration, fury and despair of a night without sleep. “Sleep makes us feel good, helps us learn, improves our concentration, helps us manage our weight, gives us greater self-control, reduces our risk of ill-health and is completely free of charge,” says sleep scientist Dr Sophie Bostock. A 2022 paper from Cambridge University agreed that a minimum of seven hours is recommended for good health. Dr Guy Meadows is clinical director of the Sleep School and author of The Sleep Book: How to Sleep Well Every Night. “Unfortunately, for many of us, good sleep involves managing your caffeine intake,” he says.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 22, 2023 15:45 UTC
Government announces project that will significantly reduce coal consumption
From Radio New Zealand:NZ Steel’s Glenbrook plant will install an electric arc furnace – halving its coal use – in what the government is calling the country’s largest ever emissions reduction project. Half of the coal being used at the site will be replaced with electricity to recycle scrap steel. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced plans for the project at a media briefing at the site in south Auckland this afternoon. It will also achieve over 5 percent of all New Zealand’s required emissions reductions between 2026-2030 and and 3.4 percent within the third emissions budget (2031-2035). Set a price for Carbon, collect money from the large emitters and then use the funds to reduce emissions.
Source:Stuff
May 22, 2023 11:38 UTC
Priscilla Presley’s Request to Be Buried Near Elvis Denied
Entertainment Tonight published this video item, entitled “Priscilla Presley’s Request to Be Buried Near Elvis Denied” – below is their description. Priscilla Presley’s wish to be buried next to Elvis was denied in the settlement over Lisa Marie’s estate. Entertainment Tonight YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 22, 2023 08:12 UTC
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Reason for All Blacks concern? How top teams are tracking ahead of Rugby World Cup
Photo / PhotosportChristopher Reive looks at how the top teams are tracking ahead of the Rugby World Cup. South AfricaWorld ranking: 4The defending World Cup champions also mixed their form in 2022, finishing the year with eight wins and five losses in the test arena. Talking pointScotland have had quite the rise over the past couple of seasons, but will they be able to produce similar for in the World Cup? Talking pointFrance has been a happy World Cup hunting ground for Argentina in the past. JapanWorld ranking: 10After reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time in 2019, Covid-19 settled into the world and ruined any sort of momentum Japan might have had.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 22, 2023 04:40 UTC
US-Pacific Summit: NZ trusted partner, says Hipkins
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says military presence doesn't necessarily signify militarisation. Hipkins said he has had constructive conversations with PNG's Prime Minister James Marape and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown. The message to all Pacific nations was New Zealand is a trusted partner, with the interests of all Pacific nations at heart, but recognises they are sovereign nations, Hipkins said. The Cook Islands economy is highly dependent on tourism, and Hipkins said the funding would help the country continue to deliver essential services. "The Cook Islands government is managing its country's recovery impressively, but an unprecedented 41 percent economic contraction from Covid-19 can't be underestimated."
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 22, 2023 03:18 UTC