Ghosty Ghost Posted May 29, 2011 Author Share Posted May 29, 2011 I'm just completely against referendums of any sort, there's no place for them in a representative democracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkshineskitty Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 There's always Rodney: oh nooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I can't believe the main news story in NZ for the past week has been some unimaginative, pathetic sign at Wellington Airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 The name isn't quite spelt the same, but this song could still be used against John Key. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnthgtwQ-ok Finally had to put down my cockatiel today after having a tumour growing in her abdomin over the last couple months :'( There is some relief that she is not suffering now but it still hurts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoBear Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Sorry about your bird Michelle. Our budgie when we were kids got a tumour and she was pretty awful in her last months. It's so sad when pets die. Just reading about the referendum, if people vote to retain MMP they will do an electoral commission enquiry into how to change MMP to make it better (reviewing the thresholds and such). Why don't they just do that in the first place?! Also, I didn't think about this but since they cancelled the census they can't redraw the electoral boundaries based on population. And what's going to happen with the central city electorate in Christchurch? It's all going to be so askew. And then, if NZ votes to change the system the next referendum which is possibly binding will be the next election...what's the point?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Very good points. I hadn't really thought about the central Christchurch electorate, but you're absolutely right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marinator Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 CHHHHRIIIIIIISSSSTTTTTCCCCHURRRRRCHHHHHH!!!1!1!!!one!!1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Sorry about your bird Michelle. Our budgie when we were kids got a tumour and she was pretty awful in her last months. It's so sad when pets die. Thanks Jo. Tumours are awful things. My dog went that way too. Never thought she would go before my rabbit, he still has plenty of spring in his hop for his age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Bob Clarkson's going to run for ACT at the election. 2005 National = the way of the future, apparently. Burqas and testicles now guaranteed to be mentioned during the campaign. I think ACT can stop calling themselves 'The Liberal Party' now... Clarkson on John Key - "not aggressive enough in dealing with the issues." Profound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoBear Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I can't even beloebe Bob's still around and deluded enough to try again. Can't believe the govt saying its okay to receive hospitality from Westpac especially when out for tender. When I worked for IRD they were so strict to what could be perceived as a gift to influence. Theres no doubt a conflict of interest. But it is good they are reviewing the govt banking because Westpac takes the most aggressive tax positions of all the banks and IRD spent a lot of time in court with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoBear Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 that third word is supposed to be believe haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 It's like it's half believe and half Phoebe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoBear Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Smartphone is not so smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sammy! Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 So seeing I know no better, I'm voting for MMP to stay, right? Got my letter today and don't even know what they're on about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I'll definitely be voting for it to stay. I'd like a "yes, but..." option, but they're not going to give me one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoBear Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I'm going to vote to keep MMP. There's no other greater alternative and it would work if they would just tweak it a bit - which is what they do with an electoral commission inquiry if people vote to keep it. Seems stupid to throw out a system because of a few problems. Obviously with FPP there was huge problems and it wasn't representative at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10729284 These are fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoBear Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 That is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkshineskitty Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Some of those are sooo bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 http://tvnz.co.nz/world-news/meowing-aussie-senator-sparks-political-row-4202946 Well, at least Australian politics isn't any better than ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10729284 These are fantastic. Oh dear http://tvnz.co.nz/world-news/meowing-aussie-senator-sparks-political-row-4202946 Well, at least Australian politics isn't any better than ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoBear Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Just sent £100 home to my student loan since IRD let you do free UK transfers and all I got was $197. What is wrong with the NZ dollar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 That's preposterous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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