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by Wignu
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 125
Views: 2350

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

For the sake of the dolphins, I would strongly support moving the event to Queenstown. Of course, along with any related financial benefits, but mainly for the dolphins. What about the trout fishery? If it's anywhere near the spawning season I demand that racing be delayed, postponed or cancelled. ...
by Wignu
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51894
Views: 3456667

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I haven't seen enough of Luxon to pick up on his style of interview discussion like some of you have. However, I do wonder how he would have fared during the Covid lockdown era in which he would have had to give daily reports in front of a live televised audience and answer those annoying 'what if'...
by Wignu
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP R6 - Highlanders v Hurricanes - Game of the round?
Replies: 42
Views: 993

Re: SRP R6 - Highlanders v Hurricanes - Game of the round?

:lol: I know you're joking, but the bolded bit is actually true. Best squad depth in the country? Replacements slotting in without missing a beat? Multiple selection headaches of the good kind? We're through the looking glass here, people. It was only 4 years ago our first fives were Jackson Garden...
by Wignu
Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 125
Views: 2350

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

Who is acting entitled here? We (us kiwis) have been given an opportunity to host a global event which has a worldwide audience of over a billion people, if you count all forms of media and a TV audience of 240 million, what are we supposed to do, say to them - look thanks very much for the offer b...
by Wignu
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 125
Views: 2350

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

There are 15,000 Hector dolphins and the revenue is earned on a per capita basis. So if one was killed the Christchurch economy would only make $14,999,000. Now who's going to stump up with that lost revenue for the Garden City hey? :frown: Yup, and the small sub species of the Hector, (the Maui) t...
by Wignu
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 125
Views: 2350

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

Specifics Wiggie. What points are drivel? The histrionics around 'chopping away at those tall poppies' and 'trying to actually to do something positive for the country' for a start, he's getting a bit shrill our Jammy. I would also say that common sense with regards to $$ (In Jambanja's apparent ca...
by Wignu
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 125
Views: 2350

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

jambanja wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:32 am
Wignu wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:29 am
jambanja wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:27 am

Don't listen to it (used to), never called it.
I have to put up with it because Dad listens to it ... I don't know which is worse, that station or John Campbell!
John Campbell by some margin
I fear you may be correct ... except HDA, I'd put her on a par with him.
by Wignu
Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 125
Views: 2350

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

Don't be silly, if anyone used some common sense or came up with a workable solution how would we be able to chop away at those tall poppies, much better to sit back and complain about someone trying to actually do something positive for the country...f u cking rich bastards, how dare they! Have I ...
by Wignu
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 125
Views: 2350

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

Don't be silly, if anyone used some common sense or came up with a workable solution how would we be able to chop away at those tall poppies, much better to sit back and complain about someone trying to actually do something positive for the country...f u cking rich bastards, how dare they! Started...
by Wignu
Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 125
Views: 2350

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

You just don't seem to get it do you, they knew the rules and signed up to them so unless the harbourmaster or Dolphin watchers went outside the agreement then Coutts and Co are just a bunch of self entitled wankers. Another thing that no one has mentioned, that I've seen, is what if a catamaran di...
by Wignu
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 125
Views: 2350

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

I get it, I really do, we won’t be hosting these sorts of events in the future because no one in their right mind will be offering them to us. We won’t be seeing the Americas Cup back in NZ for quite some time, no matter how many times we win it. I personally don’t mind the idea of living in splend...
by Wignu
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 125
Views: 2350

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

Who is acting entitled here? We (us kiwis) have been given an opportunity to host a global event which has a worldwide audience of over a billion people, if you count all forms of media and a TV audience of 240 million, what are we supposed to do, say to them - look thanks very much for the offer b...
by Wignu
Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 125
Views: 2350

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

A reasonable question. Have heard conflicting answers about this one. Claims that in all the Sail GP events there have been NO marine mammals hit so far. Another claim that the boats are near silent and that in practice there have been quite a few given the foil chop. The answer should be achievabl...
by Wignu
Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51894
Views: 3456667

Re: NZ Politics Thread

You find those short races with foiling rocketships flying around a course that is marked out on TV like a race track (rather than just the big blue if you were there watching live) boring? It's a thrill a minute in my book. If you want boring go back and watch the 1995 Americas Cup regatta where C...
by Wignu
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51894
Views: 3456667

Re: NZ Politics Thread

And surprise, surprise Luxon & Peters have weighted in with predictable comments on the SailGP in Lyttleton. https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350223648/nz-politics-live-luxon-says-way-too-much-red-tape-cancelled-sail-gp-races It appears, and yes I know there's a separate thread on it, that the rules...
by Wignu
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 125
Views: 2350

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

Typical American police response there, I guess they only saw the black stripes.
by Wignu
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 125
Views: 2350

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

About time. Dolphins and Pandas have been given an easy ride for too long. The tide is turning https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9fcHzDxZcLo/maxresdefault.jpg And there must be no surprise at all at the similarities in dress code. That's no coincidence. :frown: We’ve had Orcas going on ship sinking rampages t...
by Wignu
Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51894
Views: 3456667

Re: NZ Politics Thread

And surprise, surprise Luxon & Peters have weighted in with predictable comments on the SailGP in Lyttleton. https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350223648/nz-politics-live-luxon-says-way-too-much-red-tape-cancelled-sail-gp-races It appears, and yes I know there's a separate thread on it, that the rules ...
by Wignu
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51894
Views: 3456667

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Yeah this I’m not happy with. I’m finding my own politics a bit of a mix, conservative and pro business in some respects, a big chunk of others more socialist, and this is something I’m fully behind. That families are going hungry in NZ is simply not acceptable. I expect that is the case for many o...
by Wignu
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51894
Views: 3456667

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Eugenius wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:08 am Gee , maybe you need to look at modern political cycles , two terms is the norm whilst three is exceptional .

Hope that you are enjoying the shit show in front of you at the moment .

Luxon is without doubt the weakest PM we’ve had since ….

Jack Marshall ?
Rowling.
by Wignu
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51894
Views: 3456667

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Yeah, agreed. Curious why Ted finds it so hilarious. I didn't take you for a dour sour puss, Booji. But I'll tell you why all the same, it's because I have been following her storey. I think she may well have a personality disorder. It's called full of her own self importance, entitled and arrogant...
by Wignu
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: HURRICANES V REBELS SUPER RUGBY Rd 5 MATCH THREAD
Replies: 111
Views: 1474

Re: HURRICANES V REBELS SUPER RUGBY Rd 5 MATCH THREAD

MungoMan wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:18 am
towny wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:59 am This Canes team is really, really good.
Squad depth is insane!

I’d rate them higher than the Chiefs as the leading title contenders.
You're doing this with a view to break their hearts.

Beyond cruel.
As a long term Canes fan they don't need Towny for that!
by Wignu
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: World Rugby reads my Posts- 20min Red cardsds
Replies: 116
Views: 2141

Re: World Rugby reads my Posts- 20min Red cardsds

Ask them if they want any rules changes done We’re putting the next memo together right now Could we see if they could introduce orange cardsds? What would be the benefit? A thug doing a thuggish thing is punished by: 1. Leaves the field and does not return 2. Team is short by one man for 20 minute...
by Wignu
Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
Replies: 78
Views: 1697

Re: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday

We've got Andy Ellis pencilled in next week, partnered at 10 by Dan Carter's 3 year old nephew. Just be thankful it's not a Marshall/Mehrtens combo ... although they might not do too bad until they get tackled the first time :P Even at 50, I'm willing to bet Mehrts still has better tactical nous, g...
by Wignu
Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51894
Views: 3456667

Re: NZ Politics Thread

While there is grounds for reinstating the deductibility of interest rates, from a moral and pragmatic perspective, as people are asked to tighten their belts across the board and with cost escalation for basics a real and continuing thing, I think reasonable New Zealander's would rather see the fu...
by Wignu
Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: World Rugby reads my Posts- 20min Red cardsds
Replies: 116
Views: 2141

Re: World Rugby reads my Posts- 20min Red cardsds

Mmm. Maybe This month’s memo is focussed on getting promotion/relegation introduced into the Six Nations Championship We think we’ve got a winner with this one. The memo is titled “Growing the game into Tier 2 Europe - 300 million eyeballs, and more!” The finance committee love it. I've an idea for...
by Wignu
Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
Replies: 78
Views: 1697

Re: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday

Going to be an interesting game this from a neutral’s perspective. I see the Crusaders have stuck with Havili and Auma as their preferred midfield. Opportunity to deliver there. Who is going to kick for the Blues? How far down the replacement to the replacement are the Crusaders going to go with th...
by Wignu
Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51894
Views: 3456667

Re: NZ Politics Thread

For the party stronk on law & order you'd think they'd try to get the Police on their side no??

https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/350221 ... lams-prime
by Wignu
Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Seven
Replies: 16
Views: 534

Re: Seven

Grandpa wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:32 am
Big Nipper wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:22 am
Grandpa wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:40 pm I've seen the film.. the gluttony scene is particularly memorable...
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Clogs?
Can't be, no pie crumbs.
by Wignu
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Seven
Replies: 16
Views: 534

Re: Seven

Holy Moly wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:38 pm Rent free - Ireland in South Africa's head.
Trophy free - Ireland's World Cup cabinet.
by Wignu
Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: World Rugby reads my Posts- 20min Red cardsds
Replies: 116
Views: 2141

Re: World Rugby reads my Posts- 20min Red cardsds

Masterji wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:12 am I wonder if the WC final would have been less of a foregone conclusion if Cane wasn't such a dumb wit kant
Fixed
by Wignu
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waterboys crossing the line
Replies: 44
Views: 1460

Re: Waterboys crossing the line

Too many people on the pitch a lot now. The one that irks me most is when a try is scored and the subs rush in. A law should be made that of they are within 20m of a try being scored by their team it's automatically disallowed and a 5m penalty to the defending side Just don't allow them to 'warm up...
by Wignu
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18094
Views: 819575

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

Why doesn’t he just sell a bunch of properties to get cash for his bond? He argues 'Irreparable harm", so if he sells and wins the appeal, its still sold, plus he will probably get a much lower price when he's forced to sell, than if he could take the time to market it properly. Its no different ho...
by Wignu
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 51894
Views: 3456667

Re: NZ Politics Thread

booji boy wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:35 am
Tehui wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:25 am
Ghost-Of-Nepia wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:42 am Or the Minister of Workplace Relations having workplace relations.
:nod:

That was an absolute shocker.
Remind me who that was?
Google is your friend!

https://www.hcamag.com/nz/specialisatio ... ter/228573
by Wignu
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waterboys crossing the line
Replies: 44
Views: 1460

Re: Waterboys crossing the line

The disallowed tries for arbitrary reasons? Yes, I have seen this and I’m against it, but apparently some other people cannot get enough. I think it's just symptomatic of the mess the laws are in with particular areas of the game and the inconsistent application (or appearance thereof) of them. Huh...
by Wignu
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waterboys crossing the line
Replies: 44
Views: 1460

Re: Waterboys crossing the line

Who gives a shit? Disallow tries because of a technicality? That’s what we want, eh? Happens all the time or do you not watch games? The disallowed tries for arbitrary reasons? Yes, I have seen this and I’m against it, but apparently some other people cannot get enough. I think it's just symptomati...
by Wignu
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waterboys crossing the line
Replies: 44
Views: 1460

Re: Waterboys crossing the line

The French subs came over to congratulate while the ball was being grounded last night. Would be funny if it was chalked off for them obstructing England from attempting to stop the try being scored. Whilst I didn't see that incident. If indeed French reserves were in the in goal area BEFORE the tr...
by Wignu
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waterboys crossing the line
Replies: 44
Views: 1460

Re: Waterboys crossing the line

Thought this thread was about Karl Wallinger dying. My first worry was Mike Scott kicking the bucket Too many people on the pitch a lot now. The one that irks me most is when a try is scored and the subs rush in. A law should be made that of they are within 20m of a try being scored by their team i...
by Wignu
Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waterboys crossing the line
Replies: 44
Views: 1460

Re: Waterboys crossing the line

Raynal should've red carded him the first time he spoke to him, no room in the game for that and agree with removing the ear buds etc from anyone that goes on the field except officials.
by Wignu
Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: HURRICANES V REBELS SUPER RUGBY Rd 5 MATCH THREAD
Replies: 111
Views: 1474

Re: HURRICANES V REBELS SUPER RUGBY Rd 5 MATCH THREAD

The Rebels may well be looking forward to a road trip to see the thriving metropolis of Palmerston North, regarded by some as the jewel of the North Island, if that jewel was a Cubic Zirconia. You forgot to mention the exotic beaches there. And the rubbish dump, can't forget that I think John Clees...