I’m pleasantly surprised that a one term government isn’t quite the impossibility I once considered it.
They’re certainly making abit of a hash of things so far .
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- Mon Apr 29, 2024 1:10 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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- Mon Apr 29, 2024 11:07 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
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- Mon Apr 29, 2024 10:33 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/latest-poll-coalition-parties-drop-in-latest-1news-verian-poll-labour-greens-te-pati-maori-edge-ahead/IZCQJA33YFD35KUQ3ZL5GLKK3I/ Latest poll: Coalition parties drop in latest 1News Verian poll - Labour, Greens, Te Pāti Māori edge ahead, NZ First out of Parliam...
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 2:37 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
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Re: All Blacks 2024
I’d like to see him start at 12.
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 2:07 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
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Re: All Blacks 2024
Seems blinkered with little awareness outside his limited field of vision .
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 1:17 am
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Re: All Blacks 2024
True .
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 1:02 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
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Not to the same extent , and I’ve watched them .
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 12:53 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
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He’s clearly made more winnable .
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 12:47 am
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I think he’s far better now than he’s been .
Matured and his decision making has improved seriously.
Form dictates that he starts .
Matured and his decision making has improved seriously.
Form dictates that he starts .
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 12:44 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Re: NZ Politics Thread
I have a real problem with one iniatives started under Helen Clarke , extra funding that only includes those artists that , reflect and encourage our national identity ( whatever the hell that means ) . It becomes very top down and leads to disproportional representation of mediocre artists simply b...
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 12:39 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
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I can’t believe he’s so underrated . Best form of his life - leadership alone ! He's begrudged due to his off field indiscretion. There is a major problem with violence against women in NZ and Aus. Women die fairly regularly from male violence in both countries. Which unlike many others he faced up...
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 11:49 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Yeah the commercialisation of especially fine art is problematic, I once interrupted Bob Jones mid rant , asking him how many paintings did Van Gogh sell during his lifetime and did he regard him as a great artist ? He laughed and called me a bloody smart arse . I think the writer is the brother of ...
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 11:33 pm
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Re: All Blacks 2024
I can’t believe he’s so underrated .
Best form of his life - leadership alone !
Best form of his life - leadership alone !
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 11:24 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
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Re: All Blacks 2024
:shock: The sheer luxury of not automatically choosing Tele’a and Reece, who’d both be in the top 5 wingers in the world imo. Both weak defensively missing alot of tackles. Great on attack though. Sevu Reece has always been an excellent defender, and very strong defensively at the breakdown. Reece ...
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 11:22 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/29/acts-arts-spokesman-once-watched-a-musical/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2fmOQBfxrSkdRECtlm57PR2koVjZS5aorFNjFqHaes1CyRNZUKl2DrGZo_aem_AZtjD7ykMC0nyWJd8UEuwyiEED8ZUBgIvJY62t5JBW-iLjEEoHWDVk9OLWrtDVrQ7Fyn6t-Q8o0VaVVXZ9ilfOs_#Echobo...
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 10:58 pm
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Of course the fact that compared with fed farmers and groundswell I'm a raving lunatic enviro greenie probably means my opinion is worth jack. But I do think there's a fair percentage of farmers just getting on with trying to do the right thing the right way. They're just pretty quiet about it. Fro...
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 3:03 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Re: NZ Politics Thread
Even though I’d praised this same action before you even brought it up ?
Weird .
Weird .
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 2:28 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Re: NZ Politics Thread
In fact it was the right decision and decisive.
The explanation however was very muddled.
Why you think your post clever is a little confusing, I never argued that it was a weak action .
The explanation however was very muddled.
Why you think your post clever is a little confusing, I never argued that it was a weak action .
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 11:07 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Shogun - A Miniseries of Japan
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Re: Shogun - A Miniseries of Japan
It bet the shit outta GOT’s for me .
90% rating .
90% rating .
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 11:05 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Re: NZ Politics Thread
https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/04/24/moe-roles-supporting-disabled-kids-among-those-proposed-to-be-axed/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2S1eYplLMhX-Qeo-ZqrOGhB3sx0GWv2Doq7fY8J8VtZF4VZ8BZd3Pg94s_aem_AdmnEVOln869zs-rvmjYY82TVdEJNyoppzEFv3X2z-woEiaq7qwFX4O7kyKh8vQpFInkkAdFdrftEWEEN-VfCNWI Unnecessary, those ...
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 3:02 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
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Re: All Blacks 2024
I’m afraid Mr Stats don’t know shite .
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:17 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
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Re: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
A very happy crowd .
And a good bunch of friendly loyalists .
Enjoyable night .
Shared a bottle of French red at a pouncy little wine bar with my bro , who doesn’t get out much .
Life is good .
And a good bunch of friendly loyalists .
Enjoyable night .
Shared a bottle of French red at a pouncy little wine bar with my bro , who doesn’t get out much .
Life is good .
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:51 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Re: NZ Politics Thread
So great to finally see some strong, decisive leadership in Govt after 6 years of lily livered leadership from Ardern and Hipkins. Did you listen to the gobbly gook explanation tho ? Hardly strong , honest or seemingly decisive . The PM really needs to lose the corporate bullshit speak , it’ll only...
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:14 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Re: NZ Politics Thread
That's fair analysis from GON. I had similar issues with some of the Ministers in the previous government. That being, some of these people have had years in opposition to prepare for a specific Ministerial role. They should all be subject matter experts and be able to hit the ground running. It's ...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 11:41 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Re: NZ Politics Thread
Simmonds simply looked out of her depth and a little dim .
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 11:36 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Bulldog Memorial Cup: Masters 2024
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- Views: 11273
Re: Bulldog Memorial Cup: Masters 2024
Well done !!
And thanks mate
And thanks mate
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 8:33 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Re: NZ Politics Thread
He won’t admit that it was for incompetence, came up with some corporate nonsense, and I believe he could have looked more decisive.
However, it’s the correct decision .
However, it’s the correct decision .
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:30 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Considering the way she went after Curran and it was pretty ugly stuff , karma huh ?
Can’t stand her .
The other woman demoted simply seems a little dumb .
Can’t stand her .
The other woman demoted simply seems a little dumb .
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:16 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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And here we go … M edia Minister Melissa Lee demoted from Cabinet, Penny Simmonds stripped of portfolio. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/515100/media-minister-melissa-lee-demoted-from-cabinet-penny-simmonds-stripped-of-portfolio Both absolutely bloody useless , especially in the case of Melissa...
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:59 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Bulldog Memorial Cup: Masters 2024
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Re: Bulldog Memorial Cup: Masters 2024
Silly man .
Our little comp is much more important.
Our little comp is much more important.
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:58 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
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Re: All Blacks 2024
Hannah is what 21 22 ?
Extremely young , forget the Issac Ross nonsense, this guy has serious potential.
Just not yet .
Extremely young , forget the Issac Ross nonsense, this guy has serious potential.
Just not yet .
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:53 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Bulldog Memorial Cup: Masters 2024
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- Views: 11273
Re: Bulldog Memorial Cup: Masters 2024
Did we work out who actually won this ?
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 12:29 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Re: NZ Politics Thread
Don’t worry , with the money saved we’ll be able to rehire all these frontline staff and many more besides !
Is anyone stupid enough to believe this absolute crap ?
Certainly it appears so here .
Is anyone stupid enough to believe this absolute crap ?
Certainly it appears so here .
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 12:17 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
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- Views: 6173
Re: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
I’ve got to admit it’s still quite enjoyable supporting a struggling team . Frustrating as it is to see them bomb game after game , it’s a different kind of high that is experienced with the odd win .
Only winning the entire competition beats it for intensity .
Only winning the entire competition beats it for intensity .
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 12:06 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
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- Views: 6173
Re: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
Got tickets , what can I say .
I’m long suffering .
I’m long suffering .
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 6:04 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Re: NZ Politics Thread
Junior Doctors going on nationwide strike May 7 and 8.
I knew they were furious , but still it's a surprise and rather a big deal .
I knew they were furious , but still it's a surprise and rather a big deal .
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 3:21 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Re: NZ Politics Thread
Great the three strikes stupidity is back .
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:19 am
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- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Yeah Hillmortons forensic unit is down to two consultant psychiatrists , due to three leaving . The advertisements for replacements likely will be paused . Beds will have to be made unavailable. Increasing the front line ? Bullshit , it was never about that. Is Brinded still there? Nah . Retired , ...
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:29 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
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Not recruiting for frontline stuff ain’t going to improve things . In fact medical specialists fear that it’s going to fatally weaken these services . Beds available ( which are insufficient anyway ) will be halved in Hillmorton .
God help the minister of heath come their union meeting .
God help the minister of heath come their union meeting .
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 1:55 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Force vs Crusaders Match Thread
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Re: Force vs Crusaders Match Thread
Poorly by this one .