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simon7

Surely debt reduction to those that do and have ? Perhaps a bond of sort for those that are out of training a generous incentive to stay in country for at least a specified length of time . Ultimately it’s not the slightly more money that will keep Dr’s here , there will always be more profitable o...

simon7

I will be impacted by these cuts although in my case it will be voluntary. From what I have seen in my Dept is it is either the younger ones taking it before their OE, people close to retirement and those just looking for a change. Tbh I don't think the driver for these cuts is wrong as the back of...

simon7

No For getting rid of the pointless management/ administration positions so we can spend more money on attracting / training Drs and nurses..the people we need more of in healthcare :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: As if !!! I showed my other half this ( who’s a Dr ) she crack up laughing saying just how na...

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https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/350232112/battle-bike-lanes-simeon-brown-v-cyclists I find the anti cycle way stuff so weird. I get why the high cost of some can put people off (that quoted figure for the Petone Melling one seems crazy in a vaccuum) but some of the talk about them is divorced from...

simon7

Fair enough, that's pretty poor. My gut sense is that a lot of the investment in these sectors goes to the back office while the front line are left to fight for every penny. It seems like a reset is needed to push funding from back office to the frontline in a few Govt sectors.

simon7

Just had a quick look at the offer, it seems better than that offered to most other staff within the state sector, some of whom have had no increases in the past few years. What am I missing? - A wage increase of $5000 from 1 November 2023, with allowances moving by 5.25 percent (not backdated to 1 ...

simon7

I suspect Francis will stick to MMA going forward

simon7

Christ

simon7

Rematch on, Z seems like Wilder in that if it goes the distance he will lose. Knock out or bust.

simon7

Nick Ball robbed there, hoping Parker can get up over Zhang but suspect he may struggle with a southpaw.

simon7

I see NZ's betting agency has Zhang at $1.40 v Parker at $2.87. Zhang deserves to be the betting favourite, but Parker would be a good value bet to potentially (near) triple your money. This is a good chance for Parker to put himself back up with the big boys, beating Wilder and then Zhang looks go...

simon7

Aaaah his confusion caused my confusion. I struggle to follow his arguments/logic most times he posts.

simon7

And sooner or later government house will have to be fixed up , but it’s hardly unliveable now . Just like the many school buildings that are now waiting in vain, but are in far worse state . Or ferries that are going to be replaced by second hand junk , which will soon undoubtedly be needing fixin...

simon7

Should contract the person who filmed this to do rugby commentary

https://youtube.com/shorts/5MbSNBVfrew? ... BSD4FDVgm9

simon7

Great YouTube channel 24/7Channel 9 commentary team
https://youtube.com/live/CeAgx48qQ3M?si ... U02Imho8lM

simon7

This situation has probably played out multiple times since 7 Oct, these poor people really are like fish in a barrel.

simon7

It was so close that I can see why some people thought Sean won, definitely not a robbery for whomever lost. This guy is an excellent analyst who breaks down fights, worth a look if you don't follow him https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66sMTIGgGpg This guy's also very good and he was adamant it was ...

simon7

It was so close that I can see why some people thought Sean won, definitely not a robbery for whomever lost.

This guy is an excellent analyst who breaks down fights, worth a look if you don't follow him

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66sMTIGgGpg

simon7

Lots of 20 somethings taking their OEs to UK which were delayed by Covid. I know quite a few personally and the additional year added to the work visa has enticed even more. Don't know anyone moving to Aussie.

simon7

I don't understand why anyone who is normal would want to watch a blood sport I follow because I did combat sports for many years and fought competitively. I don't follow to see the blood but to see highly skilled humans battle it out for supremacy. I suspect some people hate rugby too because they...

simon7

Will tune in, good luck DDP

simon7

Ghost-Of-Nepia wrote: ↑Sat Dec 02, 2023 5:42 am Can't believe the grief Tory is getting for this. During a cost of living crisis, she should be applauded for providing relief to a ratepayer.

Hopefully she swallows her pride

simon7

Thanks Grouch. If that was posted by myself, Jammy or any other tighty righties it'd be dismissed by Auckman, Enz etc. But coming from a devout leftie like yourself it carries far more gravitas. Keep fighting the good fight. :thumbup: :lol: Flattery works! To be clear , I loathe the Gnats with ever...

simon7

It’s effectively the equivalent to what Ardern offered to win the competing negotiations and form a new government excluding National . The narrative provided by posters here has been that not only was this a decisive lack of political scruples but gave Winston the kitchen sink unconditionally. Ult...

simon7

What are your issues with it?

simon7

Frankly I doubt any of the three runners would manage a sub 20 sec 100 metres - hurdles or not . Perhaps Seymour with a gun to his head . Winston perhaps if downhill track to the brothel . Christopher would pay a lackey and then talk about how when he was CEO Air NZ sponsored the Olympic team . A b...

simon7

Barnes will be haunted by that bad call on Ardie, no ref wants to have a bad call decide a world cup final.

simon7

Wow some 2 teams, both look well coached

simon7

Lazy bugger https://www.growregions.govt.nz/established-funds/what-we-have-funded/the-provincial-growth-fund/ A key purpose of the Provincial Growth Fund reset was to get people in to work, which was successfully achieved, creating 4,270 jobs across 700 approved projects. These jobs provided certai...

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Zakar wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:35 pm Glad I don't have to hear anymore about something called the wahs

me too

simon7

What is the rule? my recollection is that the punch has to be above the belt line, in the case of boxing the belt line is the top of the fighters shorts.

simon7

good post Grouch

simon7

What surprised me the most was his takedown defence, he was able to nullify Usman's primary scoring technique and force him to stand and fight which played into Leon's hands. Leon deserved the win and it has the benefit of giving the division a bit of a shot in the arm.

simon7

danny_fitz wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 8:03 pm Some of the news footage is appalling. Entire apartment blocks collapsing

It is, plus the fact that it is snowing is adding extra misery to the poor people who have been rendered homeless

simon7

Out of curiosity, have we had anything similar before in a top flight match?

simon7

Ali's Choice wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 3:21 am I could watch the final three minutes of this game every day for the rest of my life. What drama. What an epic end to the game.

It was a magic few mins and will live on as a special moment in NZ sports history.

simon7

I haven't been able to afford the time to watch all of the games this weekend but it looks like there were some nailbiters. Can anyone recommend some channels on YouTube or other streaming platforms that will have highlights packages? I am interested in 10-15 min highlights rather than a 3 min rush ...

simon7

They really are cursed in cricket world cups

simon7

Yep the issues go a lot further than Finch, the team needs new blood.

simon7

What a ripper!!!!!

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