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kiwinoz wrote:More importantly, whats little Neve up to today? Will she take part in street theatre in Times Square? Accidentally of course.

Tehui wrote:

TheDocForgotHisLogon wrote:

Tehui wrote:

Wilderbeast wrote:Danyl McLaughlin on Bridges recent comments on meth eviction compensation

https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/25-09 ... s-remarks/

One of NZ’s best political commentator imo.

I'll probably see Danyl at a school reunion in a month's time.

He's very good - he's actually capable of balance unlike say Stephen Mills on National Radio on a Monday.

Being balanced is a good quality to have.

Anytime I think about Danyl, I remember him for two things. He was the other quiet dude at the back of the English class. And he was on a six figure salary in his early 20s. Hopefully he hasn't turned arrogant.

However, yesterday the PM found herself having to fend off accusations she had misled Parliament over her own communications with Handley, Finance Minister Grant Robertson was forced to correct his answer in Parliament over emails between Handley and Curran, and new Digital Services Minister Megan Woods was clearly forced to finally call Handley to apologise for the “impact this has had on him and his family”. She also had to retract her statement there had been a confidentiality agreement with Handley over his financial settlement

Seneca of the Night wrote:

UncleFB wrote:

kiwinoz wrote:More importantly, whats little Neve up to today? Will she take part in street theatre in Times Square? Accidentally of course.

One of my Aussie mates sent me a story about her (from some random website) with her baby pass to the UN and how some Japanese delegates walked in on her mid nappy change.

That makes me so proud.

Santa wrote:And while little Neve was out there negotiating trade deals..

However, yesterday the PM found herself having to fend off accusations she had misled Parliament over her own communications with Handley, Finance Minister Grant Robertson was forced to correct his answer in Parliament over emails between Handley and Curran, and new Digital Services Minister Megan Woods was clearly forced to finally call Handley to apologise for the “impact this has had on him and his family”. She also had to retract her statement there had been a confidentiality agreement with Handley over his financial settlement

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/arti ... d=12131405

And we find out that Whaitiri went the biff over a missed photo op.

So proud to be a kiwi.

booji boy wrote:

Santa wrote:And while little Neve was out there negotiating trade deals..

However, yesterday the PM found herself having to fend off accusations she had misled Parliament over her own communications with Handley, Finance Minister Grant Robertson was forced to correct his answer in Parliament over emails between Handley and Curran, and new Digital Services Minister Megan Woods was clearly forced to finally call Handley to apologise for the “impact this has had on him and his family”. She also had to retract her statement there had been a confidentiality agreement with Handley over his financial settlement

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/arti ... d=12131405

And we find out that Whaitiri went the biff over a missed photo op.

So proud to be a kiwi.

Yeah isn't that pathetic. I always find the fawning lackies hanging around their dear leader during interviews (from both sides) the most pathetic spectacle.

booji boy wrote:

Santa wrote:And while little Neve was out there negotiating trade deals..

However, yesterday the PM found herself having to fend off accusations she had misled Parliament over her own communications with Handley, Finance Minister Grant Robertson was forced to correct his answer in Parliament over emails between Handley and Curran, and new Digital Services Minister Megan Woods was clearly forced to finally call Handley to apologise for the “impact this has had on him and his family”. She also had to retract her statement there had been a confidentiality agreement with Handley over his financial settlement

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/arti ... d=12131405

And we find out that Whaitiri went the biff over a missed photo op.

So proud to be a kiwi.

Yeah isn't that pathetic. I always find the fawning lackies hanging around their dear leader during interviews (from both sides) the most pathetic spectacle.

UncleFB wrote:

booji boy wrote:

Santa wrote:And while little Neve was out there negotiating trade deals..

However, yesterday the PM found herself having to fend off accusations she had misled Parliament over her own communications with Handley, Finance Minister Grant Robertson was forced to correct his answer in Parliament over emails between Handley and Curran, and new Digital Services Minister Megan Woods was clearly forced to finally call Handley to apologise for the “impact this has had on him and his family”. She also had to retract her statement there had been a confidentiality agreement with Handley over his financial settlement

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/arti ... d=12131405

And we find out that Whaitiri went the biff over a missed photo op.

So proud to be a kiwi.

Yeah isn't that pathetic. I always find the fawning lackies hanging around their dear leader during interviews (from both sides) the most pathetic spectacle.

It got Bridges to the leadership of the Nats so clearly it has some success.

booji boy wrote:

UncleFB wrote:

booji boy wrote:

Santa wrote:And while little Neve was out there negotiating trade deals..

However, yesterday the PM found herself having to fend off accusations she had misled Parliament over her own communications with Handley, Finance Minister Grant Robertson was forced to correct his answer in Parliament over emails between Handley and Curran, and new Digital Services Minister Megan Woods was clearly forced to finally call Handley to apologise for the “impact this has had on him and his family”. She also had to retract her statement there had been a confidentiality agreement with Handley over his financial settlement

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/arti ... d=12131405

And we find out that Whaitiri went the biff over a missed photo op.

So proud to be a kiwi.

Yeah isn't that pathetic. I always find the fawning lackies hanging around their dear leader during interviews (from both sides) the most pathetic spectacle.

It got Bridges to the leadership of the Nats so clearly it has some success.

Not like he was voted in by the viewing public though is it. I doubt the National caucus is influenced by these photo ops.

Wilderbeast wrote:

booji boy wrote:

Santa wrote:And while little Neve was out there negotiating trade deals..

However, yesterday the PM found herself having to fend off accusations she had misled Parliament over her own communications with Handley, Finance Minister Grant Robertson was forced to correct his answer in Parliament over emails between Handley and Curran, and new Digital Services Minister Megan Woods was clearly forced to finally call Handley to apologise for the “impact this has had on him and his family”. She also had to retract her statement there had been a confidentiality agreement with Handley over his financial settlement

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/arti ... d=12131405

And we find out that Whaitiri went the biff over a missed photo op.

So proud to be a kiwi.

Yeah isn't that pathetic. I always find the fawning lackies hanging around their dear leader during interviews (from both sides) the most pathetic spectacle.

I can see the argument. It was Meka’s electorate so she should be visible and can understand why she was a bit miffed. This is in no way an excuse though.

The Māori MP’s standing by her need a talking to and whichever one said these issues are best sorted out in private should get a stiff upper cut and a boot out the door.

Wilderbeast wrote:

booji boy wrote:

Santa wrote:And while little Neve was out there negotiating trade deals..

However, yesterday the PM found herself having to fend off accusations she had misled Parliament over her own communications with Handley, Finance Minister Grant Robertson was forced to correct his answer in Parliament over emails between Handley and Curran, and new Digital Services Minister Megan Woods was clearly forced to finally call Handley to apologise for the “impact this has had on him and his family”. She also had to retract her statement there had been a confidentiality agreement with Handley over his financial settlement

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/arti ... d=12131405

And we find out that Whaitiri went the biff over a missed photo op.

So proud to be a kiwi.

Yeah isn't that pathetic. I always find the fawning lackies hanging around their dear leader during interviews (from both sides) the most pathetic spectacle.

I can see the argument. It was Meka’s electorate so she should be visible and can understand why she was a bit miffed. This is in no way an excuse though.

The Māori MP’s standing by her need a talking to and whichever one said these issues are best sorted out in private should get a stiff upper cut and a boot out the door.

UncleFB wrote:Sounds like it's a bit of he said she said with no one seeing the altercation take place ... which may be why they're hesitant to throw Whaitiri to the wolves.

booji boy wrote:

UncleFB wrote:Sounds like it's a bit of he said she said with no one seeing the altercation take place ... which may be why they're hesitant to throw Whaitiri to the wolves.

The bruising on the arm begs to differ.

UncleFB wrote:

booji boy wrote:

UncleFB wrote:Sounds like it's a bit of he said she said with no one seeing the altercation take place ... which may be why they're hesitant to throw Whaitiri to the wolves.

The bruising on the arm begs to differ.

I didn't know there was 'evidence' of bruising on the arm - hasn't been in any of the articles I read.

guy smiley wrote:

Wilderbeast wrote:

UncleFB wrote:

booji boy wrote:

UncleFB wrote:Sounds like it's a bit of he said she said with no one seeing the altercation take place ... which may be why they're hesitant to throw Whaitiri to the wolves.

The bruising on the arm begs to differ.

I didn't know there was 'evidence' of bruising on the arm - hasn't been in any of the articles I read.

The report that went to Ardern was leaked to the press. They didn't post the pictures but stated they were included.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/arti ... d=12132379

FFS...

The incident involving former Government minister Meka Whaitiri and a staff member allegedly left bruising to the upper right arm of the staffer and photos of bruises were produced to the inquiry, a draft report leaked to the Herald shows.

A leaked draft, alleging...

yup. That's some conclusive shit there.

Seneca of the Night wrote:

Santa wrote:And while little Neve was out there negotiating trade deals..

However, yesterday the PM found herself having to fend off accusations she had misled Parliament over her own communications with Handley, Finance Minister Grant Robertson was forced to correct his answer in Parliament over emails between Handley and Curran, and new Digital Services Minister Megan Woods was clearly forced to finally call Handley to apologise for the “impact this has had on him and his family”. She also had to retract her statement there had been a confidentiality agreement with Handley over his financial settlement

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/arti ... d=12131405

And we find out that Whaitiri went the biff over a missed photo op.

So proud to be a kiwi.

The Handley thing is interesting. Sure he's a bit of a dick, but the hysterical reaction of a cluster of wankers and tech bro arseholes to him getting the job was pathetic and shows what a small insular community can be like at its worst. As usual the biggest fckwit in new Zealand Russell brown was in the thick of it. Now they've had to abandon the position completely!! Win win.

Wilderbeast wrote:
The Māori MP’s standing by her need a talking to and whichever one said these issues are best sorted out in private should get a stiff upper cut and a boot out the door.

Speaking to a number of different tech luminaries, most of whom asked that their quotes not be attributed to them due to the tight-knit nature of the community, there was an overwhelming sense of bemusement at his apparently imminent appointment.

“I feel a little bit sorry for Derek,” wrote one. “He has been a tireless self-promoter for so many years, and obviously really wants the job.

“But, I’m pretty confident that he would take much more from the job than he would contribute. And that’s not what we need.”

“None of us really consider him a technologist,” said another. “He didn’t invent new ad formats – Google and Facebook did that. He just sold them.”

guy smiley wrote:

booji boy wrote:

UncleFB wrote:Sounds like it's a bit of he said she said with no one seeing the altercation take place ... which may be why they're hesitant to throw Whaitiri to the wolves.

The bruising on the arm begs to differ.

Why, what does that prove?

guy smiley wrote:

Wilderbeast wrote:

UncleFB wrote:

booji boy wrote:

UncleFB wrote:Sounds like it's a bit of he said she said with no one seeing the altercation take place ... which may be why they're hesitant to throw Whaitiri to the wolves.

The bruising on the arm begs to differ.

I didn't know there was 'evidence' of bruising on the arm - hasn't been in any of the articles I read.

The report that went to Ardern was leaked to the press. They didn't post the pictures but stated they were included.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/arti ... d=12132379

FFS...

The incident involving former Government minister Meka Whaitiri and a staff member allegedly left bruising to the upper right arm of the staffer and photos of bruises were produced to the inquiry, a draft report leaked to the Herald shows.

A leaked draft, alleging...

yup. That's some conclusive shit there.

Seneca of the Night wrote:Willie Jackson on Facebook:

Let's just take a pause from all the angry politics and allow the joy of Jacinda, Clarke and beautiful wee Neve at the UN to wash over us and feel pride at our leader and us as a people.

"We must not be silent in the face of intolerance, hate and discrimination. We must speak for those who do not have voice", when Jacinda spoke these words at the UN General Assembly during the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit, while Clarke held Neve, she not only channeled a new type of leadership based on kindness and compassion, she challenged every stereotype that has locked women and men into the career or family trap. They showed everyone that with support, people can have family and career.

She has also shown the planet that leadership doesn't require brutal tough guy masculinity, there can be an equally strong leadership through simple kindness. She has done more for our international standing in one appearance than many Prime Ministers manage in a lifetime. We should all feel a deep pride in the way Jacinda, Clarke and Neve have shone and represented us on the global stage. Their humble grace reminds us all of our basic humanity. There is a joy in all of this and we should all drink deeply from it, this is a moment where we are all included and have all been served wonderfully by our Prime Minister and her family.

We can get back to arguing and bickering about politics tomorrow, but today was truly special.

https://www.facebook.com/WillieJacksonL ... 1bwCQxWXiw

Seneca of the Night wrote:Willie Jackson on Facebook:

Let's just take a pause from all the angry politics and allow the joy of Jacinda, Clarke and beautiful wee Neve at the UN to wash over us and feel pride at our leader and us as a people.

"We must not be silent in the face of intolerance, hate and discrimination. We must speak for those who do not have voice", when Jacinda spoke these words at the UN General Assembly during the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit, while Clarke held Neve, she not only channeled a new type of leadership based on kindness and compassion, she challenged every stereotype that has locked women and men into the career or family trap. They showed everyone that with support, people can have family and career.

She has also shown the planet that leadership doesn't require brutal tough guy masculinity, there can be an equally strong leadership through simple kindness. She has done more for our international standing in one appearance than many Prime Ministers manage in a lifetime. We should all feel a deep pride in the way Jacinda, Clarke and Neve have shone and represented us on the global stage. Their humble grace reminds us all of our basic humanity. There is a joy in all of this and we should all drink deeply from it, this is a moment where we are all included and have all been served wonderfully by our Prime Minister and her family.

We can get back to arguing and bickering about politics tomorrow, but today was truly special.

https://www.facebook.com/WillieJacksonL ... 1bwCQxWXiw

Tehui wrote:Jacinda's communications team have taken a leaf out of Jon Kee's books. It's working like a charm.

guy smiley wrote:The shrieking butthurt over a baby and a woman speaking for the country is sweet music to my ears.

Can't wait to move back and join the party.