Farmers pushing further to the right
As a sector farmers tend to vote for the centre right and have had a long history of being involved in politics, the most infamous as Massey’s ‘Cossacks’ breaking up the waterfront strike of 1913. Starting in 1899 as the Farmers Union, the organisation was set up with basically the same principles it has today, protecting and advocating for farmers rights (as they see them) and trying to help ensure farmers receive fair reward for their work and investments. In 1945 the Farmers Union merged with The Sheep Owners Federation and become the Federated Farmers (FF). Up to date information is scarce and no instances of forestry offsetting happening in practice could be found. This report’s findings show the treatment of forestry in the NZ ETS is an international outlier, which reinforces and supports the need for urgent change.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 12, 2023 00:33 UTC
What Do The Maori Party Want Anyway?
Written By: advantage - Date published: 8:05 am, May 12th, 2023 - 158 commentsCategories: benefits, climate change, culture, Economy, housing, jobs, law, law and "order", maori party, Maori seats, political parties, treaty settlements - Tags:Since they’re touted as 2023’s electoral ‘Kingmakers’, it’s time to understand what the Maori Party really want. In Justice they want $500 million for restorative justice, $100 million for a Maori legal defence service, compulsory body cameras for Police, repealing the Bail Amendment Act, and pardon Maori for crimes they didn’t commit. In their Te Reo policy they want to replace the name New Zealand with Aotearoa, and replace all Pakeha names of cities and towns to their original Maori names. They have a big focus on enhancing Te Reo through schools, such as requiring all Primary School curriculum to be 50% Te Reo, and pay schools according to their measured Te Reo competency. Insert relativity clauses into all Te Tiriti settlements, to ensure all iwi have parity with Ngāi Tahu and Waikato-Tainui.
Source:Stuff
May 12, 2023 00:18 UTC
Weekly Roundup 12-May-2023
Here’s our latest roundup of stories that caught our eye this week. “We shovel billions and billions of dollars every year into road construction and maintenance and we don’t ask the state highway network to be returning profits. We need to do the same with rail.”Storm CoverageThe other major disruption event recently was Auckland’s weather event on Tuesday. Van der Putten said Auckland Transport was continuing to work on its network’s resilience. This is the first time I’ve heard the rail network rebuild described as being about the lines being able to deal with weather events.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 11, 2023 23:42 UTC
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Auckland police appealing for information on cyclist’s unexplained injuries after collapsing in Grey Lynn
Police are asking the public if they saw this cyclist last Thursday riding around Grey Lynn in the morning. Photo / SuppliedPolice are asking the public if they saw this cyclist last Thursday riding around Grey Lynn in the morning. Photo / SuppliedAuckland police are wanting to speak to anyone who saw an incident in Grey Lynn that left a cyclist with critical injuries to establish what happened to him. The 53-year-old man suffered injuries to the head and face, and remains in a critical condition in Auckland City Hospital. Baber said the man was seen riding a bike around the Grey Lynn shops around 8am but did not have his bike with at the time of collapsing.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 11, 2023 20:46 UTC
Grant Robertson delivers Auckland pre-Budget speech
In This Story: AucklandAuckland, based around 2 large harbours, is a major city in the north of New Zealand’s North Island. In the centre, the iconic Sky Tower has views of Viaduct Harbour, which is full of superyachts and lined with bars and cafes. Auckland Domain, the city’s oldest park, is based around an extinct volcano and home to the formal Wintergardens. Near Downtown, Mission Bay Beach has a seaside promenade. Population: 1.657 million (2017)5 Recent Items: Auckland
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 11, 2023 20:11 UTC
Napier Repair Cafe brings broken items back to life
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Napier Repair Cafe brings broken items back to life | Local Focus” – below is their description. From toy cars to kettles and lamps, these broken belongings are getting a new lease of life thanks to the Repair Cafe in Asher Hall, Napier. Full story: https://bit.ly/lf1571Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air. Subscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jXCheck out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oqFollow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXeFollow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbvnzherald.co.nz YouTube Channel
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 11, 2023 19:37 UTC
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Australia travel: Indigenous storytelling and drone technology in the skies at Uluṟu
Aṉangu share the Mala story, from Kaḻṯukatjara to Uluṟu, through a drone, sound and light show designed and produced by Ramus. Indigenous storytelling will take to the skies in Central Australia as state-of-the-art drone technology takes off this week, creating a new experience for visitors at Uluṟu. The ongoing nighttime experience, launched on May 10, tells a chapter of the Mala story from Kaḻṯukatjara to Uluṟu, engaging visitors through immersive light and sound. Aṉangu share the Mala story, from Kaḻṯukatjara to Uluṟu, through a drone, sound and light show designed and produced by Ramus. The technology is produced by Ramus, a Melbourne-based media architecture studio that developed imagery and animation not seen before.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 11, 2023 19:23 UTC
Crash blocks part of Balmacewen Rd
Photo: Peter McIntoshA van towing a trailer collided with a car, blocking a lane of Balmacewen Rd this afternoon. A police spokesman said officers were called to reports of the crash in Balmacewen Rd, between Chapman St and Rosebank Ave at about 5pm. A vehicle towing a trailer appeared to have collided with a car. The trailer flipped blocked a lane of rush hour traffic. No injuries were reported, the spokesman said.
Source:Otago Daily Times
May 11, 2023 18:21 UTC
Daily review 11/05/2023
Written By: notices and features - Date published: 5:30 pm, May 11th, 2023 - 16 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:New Zealand Herald
May 11, 2023 11:45 UTC
NZ Herald's Liam Dann: Reprioritised $4 billion tells the right story ahead of 2023 budget
Finance Minister Grant Robertson has revealed the Government will reprioritise $4 billion worth of savings ahead of this year's budget. The Government has “re-doubled” efforts to trim excess spending as the economy cools, but will focus on meeting needs in health, education and housing. NZ Herald business editor Liam Dann says $4 billion worth of savings tells the right story, but the overall figure isn't impressive. "The story is careful, balanced, watching every line of the accounts for every possible saving, still trying to do the right thing on services." LISTEN ABOVE
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 11, 2023 08:15 UTC
Grant Robertson gives pre-budget speech
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Grant Robertson gives pre-budget speech | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. Finance Minister Grant Robertson gives his pre-budget speech to the Chamber of Commerce. 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 11, 2023 07:58 UTC
Thorny exit from crash scene for teens
Sergeant Matt Lee, of Dunedin, said officers responded to reports of a car crash in Double Hill Rd Waitati about 8.30pm yesterday. Poor weather conditions and unfamiliarity with the road contributed to the crash, Sgt Lee said. A Dunedin driver fled the scene of an early morning crash into a median barrier. A vehicle carrying building supplies had hit the median barrier, spilling materials across the motorway, Sgt Lee said. Traffic was diverted to Concord while the scene was cleared, Sgt Lee said.
Source:Otago Daily Times
May 11, 2023 07:12 UTC
Food price inflation soars to a 35-year high
The cash crunch at the checkout is getting even worse, with food price inflation soaring to its highest level in more than 35 years. The 12.5% food price inflation we've just experienced in the year to April is the highest level in this country since September 1987. Compared with April 2022:grocery food prices increased by 14.0%fruit and vegetables prices increased by 22.5%restaurant meals and ready-to-eat food prices increased by 9.0%meat, poultry, and fish prices increased by 9.5%non-alcoholic beverage prices increased by 8.0%. "It is our hope that annual food price inflation has peaked (or is close to it) given lower global food commodity prices. Restaurant meals and ready-to-eat food increased by 1.7% and was the largest contributor to the monthly food price increase.
Source:Stuff
May 11, 2023 02:18 UTC
Housing sales slumped to a record low last month with prices still falling, REINZ says
The housing market slump deepened in April with sales volumes dropping to a record low outside of the Covid lockdown period. The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) recorded just 4262 residential property sales in April, down 15.3% compared to April last year. In April 1992, 4929 residential properties were sold, which means sales are currently running 13.5% lower than they were 31 years ago. "New Zealanders are waiting for the peak of inflation, a settling in interest rates and some clarity around the outcome of this year's election - this is what is keeping activity low," REINZ Chief Executive Jen Baird said. The second chart below shows the monthly sales volumes by region.
Source:Stuff
May 11, 2023 00:16 UTC
Open mike 11/05/2023
Grant Robertson wants to address a cost of living crisis while avoiding piling on the inflationary pressure. We asked experts what he might try to conjure up in his election-year budget. With the budget documents signed, sealed, and off to the printers ahead of the big reveal next Thursday, the
Source:Stuff
May 10, 2023 23:42 UTC