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- Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:08 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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- Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:47 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Monkey Magic wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:01 pm Thinking of it in racing terms, we might all be on the same track, but everyone has a different starting point. Those who feel they've got where they are through hard work sometimes don't realise how far ahead of others they have started.
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 1:28 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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I need to find a better book, I’m struggling with the one I’m on at the moment so I come here as a distraction and next thing you know… It's always entertaining watching you and Eug go toe to toe but it's a bit rough for you when he's tag teaming with UncleFB. :D :lol: Funnily enough I've always th...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:42 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Hurricanes 2024. The Midget is gone!
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Re: Hurricanes 2024. The Midget is gone!
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:19 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Re: NZ Politics Thread
Is this the place to pop this: Can tax breaks halt our runaway rental market? https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/350228141/can-tax-breaks-halt-our-runaway-rental-market The article appears to be quite negative about interest deducibility alone being sufficient to turn rents around, or rental inflatio...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:04 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Re: NZ Politics Thread
The election trends over the first 6 months since the general election, suggests public opinion hasn't changed too much yet. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opinion_polling_for_the_next_New_Zealand_general_election Can those TPU polls be trusted? I don't know anything about the methodology of any of ...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:57 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Semi-official Because they haven't, we will DRUA v CANES Match Thread.
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Re: The Semi-official Because they haven't, we will DRUA v CANES Match Thread.
Time to utilise some other players in the squad?
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:32 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Re: NZ Politics Thread
And Itchy and Scratchy are at it again.
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:00 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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- Tue Apr 16, 2024 6:39 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Who's hacked Jambanja's log in?
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:35 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Jordie Barrett to Leinster !
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Re: Jordie Barrett to Leinster !
From a Hurricanes point of view, this will create an opportunity for young Riley Higgins to get some more game time. Go young fella.
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 3:30 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Re: NZ Politics Thread
The election trends over the first 6 months since the general election, suggests public opinion hasn't changed too much yet.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opinion_p ... l_election
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opinion_p ... l_election
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:58 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Re: NZ Politics Thread
A big shout out to Enzedder for posting a picture that brought people out of the woodwork and generated all sorts of discussion on here (which is healthy, even if we disagree with others). You'll have to find a similar picture to generate discussion about the topic of 'prevention', as it's likely to...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:49 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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One thing for sure. Stuff is still going up in price. Another 50 cents / pie at the local :x Didn't the price of a Big Mac used to be the measure of inflation? A pie at you local pie shop is much more appropriate. :thumbup: Yes, the Big Mac metric used to feature quite a bit with economic comparati...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:47 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Hurricanes 2024. The Midget is gone!
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Re: Hurricanes 2024. The Midget is gone!
MungoMan wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:57 amLeaving an unmissable trail of great gooey dollops!Pakia Pakia wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:19 amThe cream train has already well and truly left the station my friend.
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:32 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Hurricanes 2024. The Midget is gone!
- Replies: 181
- Views: 13086
Re: Hurricanes 2024. The Midget is gone!
The Hurricanes still have areas for improvement. Let's not cream ourselves just yet.
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 2:45 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52504
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I thought National wants us to be aspirational ? Obviously not that way , too ‘unrealistic’ and utopian. The evidence from this thread suggest righty tighties don't believe in aspiration, it's a dog eat dog world. I wonder what they all think of this current government's targets? The targets must b...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:30 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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To sum up, Grant is talking shit. Penk is a smart man, I think he's get the balance right and I hope he is left alone to do so, otherwise we could be in terrible trouble to the extent that the leaking homes crisis will look like tiddly-winks. Thanks for your feedback on the subject, Ted. It's not a...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:22 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
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- Views: 6719
Re: Bondi Junction Shooting
So how did this guy have a gun licence if he had mental health issues? ffs!! Do you know anything about what happened? Did you read a single article? And you posted this shit??? There has been some talk the perpetrator liked to shoot guns. Perhaps that is what Trance is referring to? Otherwise :? I...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:18 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
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Re: Bondi Junction Shooting
I just saw the names and photos of the deceased. Most of them were women. It makes me wonder whether this guy was just randomly slashing whoever was in front of him, or whether he was going for people that he thought he could physically overwhelm.
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:02 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52504
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Re: NZ Politics Thread
To sum up, Grant is talking shit. Penk is a smart man, I think he's get the balance right and I hope he is left alone to do so, otherwise we could be in terrible trouble to the extent that the leaking homes crisis will look like tiddly-winks. Thanks for your feedback on the subject, Ted. It's not a...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:28 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Tehui: I agree. Shall we change the analogy to a rugby coach of a second division club team? That more than answers your question……good man! :thumbup: On a different note, and excuse me if I sound condescending, but if you want to quote somebody directly on PR, you need to hit the button in the top...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:32 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Are there any former or current teachers on this thread who can share their experience of whether they treated every student in their class exactly the same? Or whether they had to give some students relatively more support while providing less support to the high-flyers? To answer that question yo...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:01 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Favourite Rugby Commentator
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Re: Favourite Rugby Commentator
I'll add Joel Stransky to the mix. I've always like listening to commentators who can explain the tactics and micro level skills happening on the rugby field, that most fans are unaware of.
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 1:35 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Are there any former or current teachers on this thread who can share their experience of whether they treated every student in their class exactly the same? Or whether they had to give some students relatively more support while providing less support to the high-flyers?
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 1:27 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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I was at Vic as an "adult" student in the early 2000s . Interestingly we had a couple of kaumatua in Heretaunga called Old Dave Stone and Young Dave Stone, but when I was in my teens Young Dave Stone was pretty old. I wonder if David is from the same whanau? Maybe he's Young Young Dave Stone. So wa...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 1:12 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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I caught up with an old friend at a rugby game yesterday. His university studies were in commerce, and he used to strongly favour equality versus equity. After raising his son for 20+ years who has severe autism, including his experiences of navigating the disability support system and dealing with...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 1:03 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Geoffrey Palmer being a law professor at Vic law school didn't stop my classes there from feeling like Young Nats/Young ACT conventions. Maybe we've met after all. Do you know David Stone? Former HP student approximately our age. I was at Vic as an "adult" student in the early 2000s . Interestingly...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:51 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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I caught up with an old friend at a rugby game yesterday. His university studies were in commerce, and he used to strongly favour equality versus equity. After raising his son for 20+ years who has severe autism, including his experiences of navigating the disability support system and dealing with ...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:05 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Israel declares state of war
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Re: Israel declares state of war
Dumb and Dumber are at it again. I don't know how it's going to end, but I know how Israel will likely respond.
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 11:36 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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And helping farmers. Don't forget that, Mr Tehui. https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2024/04/first-term-minister-andrew-hoggard-s-vision-for-reform.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter On a completely different subject Mr Ted, what is your reaction to this opinion piece and the future wo...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 11:14 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8
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Re: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8
Anyone else feel like since Ardie is not playing this year, the Canes backrow now have more of a traditional balanced look about them? We currently have a 7 who plays 7, a 6 who plays 6 and an 8 who plays 8? Hmm.. I'm currently undecided about who between Lakai or Kirifi should be starting and who ...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 10:33 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
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What a sad thing to read about.
I remember visiting Bondi Junction for the first time 25+ years ago. Nice place.
I remember visiting Bondi Junction for the first time 25+ years ago. Nice place.
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 10:28 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8
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Re: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8
Chiefs are gonna win this one I feel. Hurricanes haven't lost a game all season they are due a loss whereas the Chiefs are more battle hardened and will be implementing the 'learings' of the Crusaders and Reds losses. They have a few points to prove and are going to want it more than these flashy C...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 10:25 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8
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Re: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8
That was a good game. Tough and well fought. The Canes bench was too strong for the Chiefs bench. Canes were relentless. A couple of dodgy contacts were concerning. I feel like we haven't learnt a lot after lax officiating in last year's Super Rugby - ultimately leading to one player being yellowed...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 10:02 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8
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Re: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8
He obviously knows his better team better than I do. He might also be able to explain why the Chiefs might be tiring.
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:55 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8
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- Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:33 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8
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Re: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8
Enzedder has been predicting that the Chiefs would tire in the last 15 mins. He wouldn’t lie.
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:17 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8
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Re: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8
If the Hurricanes want to keep dropping the ball, this is what you get. It's probably been the worst 20 minutes I've seen the Hurricanes play in any game this year. You can't do that against the Chiefs.
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:07 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8
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Re: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8
I used to like Proctor, but he’s making too many errors this season.