Open mike 08/04/2023
Or are they? It’s the end of the start of the year, it’s just six months to the election, and it’s time to revisit the party leaders’ big picture scene-setting state of the nation speeches. Not all leaders gave one, but we won’t let that stop us from coughing them ...
Source:New Zealand Herald
April 08, 2023 05:03 UTC
End of two eras: Weavers closes its doors after 25 years
Tina Catlow continued to run Weavers Restaurant & Functions in Mosgiel, following the death of her father Blackie. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSONAfter nearly six years of working seven days a week, Tina Catlow has cooked her last meal at Mosgiel institution Weavers Restaurant & Functions. The recent closure of the business marked the end of two eras; the demise of Weavers — its name a nod to the Mosgiel Woollen Mill — after more than 25 years, and the Catlow name in hospitality in the area. After many years of operating the Wingatui racecourse function centre, and then Mosgiel Station Restaurant and Function Centre, he moved to Weavers in 2017. Weavers was home to a large amount of woollen mill memorabilia which was destined for the Taieri Historical Society, she said.
Source:Otago Daily Times
April 08, 2023 02:36 UTC
Breakdown comes after trouble-free tractor trip
Members of Temuka Tractor Club took three days to chug 292km from their homes in South Canterbury to Wanaka, via Kurow, to take part in the Wheels at Wanaka Show this weekend. Tractor enthusiast Andrew Davey (right), of Temuka, was embarrassed to break down in Wanaka's busy main street just on noon yesterday. Mr Mulligan told the Otago Daily Times the problem was with the gear selector. Tractor enthusiasts (front from left) Margaret King, Graeme Urquhart, Kelleigh Urquhart, all of Temuka, Russell Mulligan, of Darfield, and Wayne Loomes, of Temuka. Mr Mulligan said the unscheduled main street display was nothing compared to getting to the show in 2021.
Source:Otago Daily Times
April 07, 2023 09:47 UTC
'Govt does not have emergency housing in this district'
Photo: GettyWhile the Ministry of Social Development is adamant it does have "emergency housing available" in Queenstown-Lakes, that claim is being disputed locally. Last week, Queenstown mayor Glyn Lewers told Mountain Scene there was no emergency housing in the area — something the ministry denies. In a statement, MSD Southern regional commissioner Steph Voight says not only is emergency housing available there, but "emergency housing special needs grants" are paid to those who meet eligibility criteria and are subject to an income and asset test. Emergency housing, MSD says, is typically short-term solutions in motels, backpackers or boarding houses. "The government does not have emergency housing in this district.’’She says while emergency housing is available as a safe house for those fleeing a domestic violence situation, that’s "very short term" and "very different" to housing people living and working in the district.
Source:Otago Daily Times
April 07, 2023 08:29 UTC
MEDIAWATCH: Of course trust in journalism is going down – list of things you can’t talk about in NZ Media
With trust in NZ Media at an all time low, I wondered what was the list of topics that you simply are NOT allowed to discuss on NZ mainstream media. Here were my thoughts over 30 years in NZ media. Palestine: You can not talk about the brutal occupation of Palestine by Israel in NZ media. It’s never climate change for this catastrophic weather event: Catastrophic weather event after catastrophic weather event but it’s never connected to global warming! Scoops: No NZ media will ever acknowledge another medias scoop despite a united front being able to generate more exposure and better journalism.
Source:New Zealand Herald
April 07, 2023 06:07 UTC
Two dairies targeted in ram raids, 6 teens arrested
Photo: NZ HeraldSix people have been arrested as two Auckland dairies were the target of ram raids overnight. Police took the teenagers, aged from 13 to 16, into custody after a ram raid on a Rothesay Bay dairy on Beach Rd in the city’s north early this morning. The helicopter crew had been looking for an unrelated vehicle when they saw a car speeding away from the ram raid at 3.55am, police said. The youths will appear in Youth Court at a later date.”Another superette, this time in Howick, was targeted at 5am. "A second car, believed to have also been used by the offender/s, was located on fire in Ōtara,” a police spokeswoman said.
Source:New Zealand Herald
April 07, 2023 05:33 UTC
Generosity continues with kids' swimming lessons
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Generosity continues with kids’ swimming lessons | Local Focus” – below is their description. Students from Eskdale School have been enjoying free swimming lessons at the Hawke’s Bay Regional Aquatic Centre, one of many local organisations stepping in to support children unable to use their usual extracurricular facilities due to damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. Full story: https://bit.ly/lf1553Public 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
April 07, 2023 05:10 UTC
Open mike 07/04/2023
Hey Uncle Dave, Tried to take a ferry lately?A.R.D FerryburnHi there A.R.D. Seems like a distant dream now, the days when you would have a ferry turn up on time all day long and you just got on and glided. Been taking them as little as possible and certainly not ...
Source:New Zealand Herald
April 07, 2023 04:05 UTC
Parole denied again for man who killed friend
Photo: ODT filesA Dunedin man who left his friend for dead in a pool of his own blood has been declined parole again. Jason Karl Blackler (53) saw the Parole Board last month where he told them he was intent on completing anti-violence rehabilitation. He made a phone call to her in which he said he might have killed his friend, the jury heard at trial. The Parole Board, however, was unimpressed with his release plan. He was urged to reconsider that stance before his next parole hearing in September.
Source:Otago Daily Times
April 06, 2023 17:44 UTC
NZ Politics Daily: 6 April 2023
ByToday’s contentJACINDA ARDERNThomas Coughlan (Herald): Sensitivity made Jacinda Ardern stronger (paywalled)Richard Harman (Politik): Ardern; lifting the veil (paywalled)Toby Manhire (Spinoff): Jacinda Ardern says goodbyeJess Mutch McKay (1News): Analysis: Ardern’s historic time at the top – accolades and vitriolHerald Editorial: Jacinda Ardern – a prime minister with a plan (paywalled)Newshub: Sir John Key’s National Government ran ‘a lot more competently’ than Jacinda Ardern’s Labour – Patrick GowerMike Hosking (Newstalk ZB): How will we remember Jacinda Ardern as Prime Minister? Brigitte Morten (NBR): Pollies disappoint (paywalled)Jo Moir (Newsroom): Hipkins on disagreeing with Ardern and carving his own pathJamie Ensor (Newshub): Revealed: How much has been paid out to former Prime Ministers for travel perksStuff: Christopher Luxon talks OCR, business confidence and Stuart Nash sagaRNZ: Opposition leader says another OCR rise would bring pain, sufferingRNZ: Government deficit higher than forecastGehan Gunasekara (Herald): Should we be afraid of co-governance? Brent Edwards (NBR): The vexed question of making politics more transparent (paywalled)Gordon Campbell: On rules for lobbyistsMana Wikaire-Lewis (Whakaata Māori): David Seymour on political lobbying and Ardern’s legacyTDB Recommends NewzEngine.comECONOMYLuke Malpass (Stuff): Jacinda Ardern gets her timing right as Labour plays the monkey to the RBNZ organ grinderDavid Hargreaves (Interest): The Reserve Bank has double-pumped the Official Cash Rate. But is it now going to run out of ammo? Hamish Cardwell (RNZ): Spike in online hate toward trans community after Posie Parker visit – researchers
Source:Stuff
April 06, 2023 08:25 UTC
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Operation Cookie Monster: 30yo Kiwi arrested as part of global takedown on stolen digital identities
Video / NZ HeraldAn Auckland man has been arrested as part of a major international enforcement agency swoop on an illegal online marketplace that sells stolen digital identities. The operation, named Operation Cookie Monster, was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Dutch National Police, coordinated from Europol, and saw the takedown of Genesis Market. The New Zealand phase of the operation occurred in the early hours of yesterday morning in central Auckland, Detective Inspector Stuart Mills said. “A 30-year-old man located at the address has been arrested and a further search carried out.”Police alleged this man had purchased dozens of stolen credentials from Genesis Market, Mills said. “Once the information was purchased from Genesis Market, a user could emulate a victim’s online accounts which would enable them to commit further fraud offending.”FOR HELP:
Source:New Zealand Herald
April 06, 2023 04:08 UTC
Rob Campbell: Are diversity policies backfiring in business – or am I just being a grumpy old man?
COMMENTARY: By Rob CampbellJust as we are making some progress on diversity and inclusion policies in business governance and management my perverse mind is starting to have doubts. Initially around gender diversity I was an enthusiastic camp follower. Similar issues may hold back business governance diversity in terms of non-cis gender differences and neuro differences. Business is making pathways some for people from other cultures to become acceptable or suitable — on the terms of business. But business inclusion is inclusion into the world of business not business changing to match another culture, other than quite superficially.
Source:New Zealand Herald
April 06, 2023 01:25 UTC
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Source:New Zealand Herald
April 06, 2023 01:21 UTC
The Greens + Woke needlessly attacking dump National MP saying dumb Christian stuff 20 years ago
This is so dumb…National candidate previously compared civil unions to incestA National Party candidate previously compared civil unions to polygamy and incest. In June 2004 he put out a press release questioning the government’s motives behind the Civil Unions Bill, which passed later that year. Government propaganda suggesting civil unions are an alternative for defacto couples is just a farce,” he wrote. Yes this dumb Nat said dumb Christian bullshit 20 years ago, but that was 20 years ago, why drag this up as some great sin now? Sure, but the exact same criticism could be made of course of Efeso who made a stand against Gay Marriage 20 years ago.
Source:New Zealand Herald
April 06, 2023 00:25 UTC
Southland man who stalked woman released
Nathan Boulter was released from jail last week. Photo: NZ Herald (file)A Southland man who stalked his victim and made chilling threats from prison has been released on parole. Nathan Boulter (34) served almost all of his three-year and two-month jail term before being freed. Counsel Sonia Vidal told the Parole Board her client had insight into his triggers. Boulter was released last week.
Source:Otago Daily Times
April 05, 2023 23:53 UTC