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by Dark
Sun Aug 01, 2021 5:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Nobody cares bro Fair enough. You don't care about Ardern currently live on National TV apologising for her Labour Prties racist Dawn Raid policy. All good. Can see why it my make the image a bit bullshit No you misunderstand. nobody cares about your pathetic girly whinging. That is the joy of a pu...
by Dark
Sun Aug 01, 2021 5:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

She just offered heaps of scholarships to Fijians.

Cos like they have Covid major.

It would be funny if she wasntserious in her head
by Dark
Sun Aug 01, 2021 5:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

RuggaBugga wrote: Sun Aug 01, 2021 5:00 am Nobody cares bro
Fair enough.

You don't care about Ardern currently live on National TV apologising for her Labour Prties racist Dawn Raid policy.

All good. Can see why it my make the image a bit bullshit
by Dark
Sun Aug 01, 2021 4:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Pretty funny. Poor dude is trying to talk for about an hour now.
by Dark
Sun Aug 01, 2021 4:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Is iy just me me or has Ardern noy bothered rocking up to it?
by Dark
Sun Aug 01, 2021 1:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: BOD spear tackle
Replies: 35
Views: 4506

Re: BOD spear tackle

I think people are forgetting most kiwis thought it was a pretty nasty tackle, but get over yourself.

Was an extremely funny cartoon at the time doing the rounds of BoD being scared and paranoid of shit like water which I can't find anymore.
by Dark
Sun Aug 01, 2021 1:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Interesting piece - what would a delta variant breakout here in NZ look like. My answer is, like a sewer. We will never be ready but it's going to come. New Zealand has so far escaped an outbreak of the Covid-19 Delta variant. But as it takes off across the Tasman, can our luck hold? And are we rea...
by Dark
Sun Aug 01, 2021 12:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Interesting happenings today. Labour govt apologising for their bltantly racist Dawn Raids policy. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-31/nz-government-apology-polynesian-panthers-dawn-raids/100221044 No word yet on the same for their racist, xenophobic list of "Asiany sounding names" and "Two Wongs...
by Dark
Thu Jul 29, 2021 7:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Work language policies question
Replies: 96
Views: 6819

Re: Work language policies question

My management just introduced an "English only" policy at work, including in the break room This seems pretty dodgy to me, especially for a company which espouses values of diversity and inclusion and a positive work culture. Is this kind of policy common? Interesting move... Aotearoa NZ officially...
by Dark
Wed Jul 28, 2021 10:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I see Labour's trying to destory NZ science teaching went down well as expected at Auckland uni.
by Dark
Mon Jul 26, 2021 9:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

It's all in the article. Seymour says all Kiwis have exactly the same opportunities. He is either as dumb as a sack of spuds, or he's quite determined to maintain the status quo, white privilege, forever. My pick is the latter. Is this the article by John Tamihere, who youslagged off for being scum...
by Dark
Mon Jul 26, 2021 9:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

It's all in the article. Seymour says all Kiwis have exactly the same opportunities. He is either as dumb as a sack of spuds, or he's quite determined to maintain the status quo, white privilege, forever. My pick is the latter. Is this the article by John Tamihere, who youslagged off for being scum...
by Dark
Mon Jul 26, 2021 8:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

John Tamihere savages the protector of all things white, David Seymour. Act Leader David Seymour plays a far more insidious, sophisticated and covert form of race-based politics. How do his race-based politics play out? Seymour will assert that the Reserve Bank has spent close to $400,000 on an art...
by Dark
Mon Jul 26, 2021 8:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

John Tamihere savages the protector of all things white, David Seymour. Act Leader David Seymour plays a far more insidious, sophisticated and covert form of race-based politics. How do his race-based politics play out? Seymour will assert that the Reserve Bank has spent close to $400,000 on an art...
by Dark
Mon Jul 26, 2021 8:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

In the meantime. We have accepted the nutty chick. No choice really tbf Thanks to the govt being too thick to ditch her before Aus. And I should be congratulated for not making dumb jokes about the last name. Becroft at his mincing toucht feely best. Government to accept alleged Isis associate Suhay...
by Dark
Mon Jul 26, 2021 8:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Happy new knee Ted .. 👍 Guess this isn’t Fred related , but was watching a mate today playing for Green Island vs Kaikorai at Miller Park and this young fella rocked up with a 24 pack of speights ultra .. was Ethan De Groot , NZ rugby is in good hands .. well maybe Cheers mate. Back home now with a...
by Dark
Mon Jul 26, 2021 8:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

John Tamihere savages the protector of all things white, David Seymour. Act Leader David Seymour plays a far more insidious, sophisticated and covert form of race-based politics. How do his race-based politics play out? Seymour will assert that the Reserve Bank has spent close to $400,000 on an art...
by Dark
Mon Jul 26, 2021 2:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Clapping the opposition
Replies: 26
Views: 2404

Re: Clapping the opposition

It would be fascinating to see a national breakdown for these results... I suspect England , Scotland and Ireland - clap both teams. France - clap neither team. Wales/SA/NZ - clap your own kid's team and trip up the opposition kids every time they get within range. Depends with England. If their te...
by Dark
Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I see Toa has carked it, which was always going to happen.

100s of thousands spent on it.

Well done again Labour.
by Dark
Sat Jul 24, 2021 7:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

guy smiley wrote: Sat Jul 24, 2021 2:35 am I've been aware of it for some time but it seems that NZ is lagging with regard to uptake... it seems to still be almost an experimental concept when it could be main streamed easily.
How?
by Dark
Sat Jul 24, 2021 2:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Yeah… batteries are no good for the heavy road application as things are now. I was thinking more of the hybrid model like diesel electric locos… combustion engines have a sweet spot where matching revs and load in the right ratio renders the best fuel economy. If you have a combustion engine runni...
by Dark
Fri Jul 23, 2021 1:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Yeah… batteries are no good for the heavy road application as things are now. I was thinking more of the hybrid model like diesel electric locos… combustion engines have a sweet spot where matching revs and load in the right ratio renders the best fuel economy. If you have a combustion engine runni...
by Dark
Thu Jul 22, 2021 7:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Maybe she can explain it in her election ad......Sorry movie about the Mosque shootings.
by Dark
Thu Jul 22, 2021 7:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

AD345 wrote: Thu Jul 22, 2021 6:22 am Gas-guzzler and other types of vehicle tax have been used in a lot of other countries for years to curb fuel consumption and, latterly, emissions.

Don't make any tax breaks available - they will just have a distorting effect.

The tax is the tax - adapt and move on
Ardern promised no new taxes
by Dark
Tue Jul 20, 2021 9:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

On the 100% renewable aim, while a great headline I think the real goal should be closer to 90%. The extra money you'd spend gaining that 10% could completely transform the heavy transport industry towards renewable forms, even subsidize some electric Ford utes for the farmers Which electric utes a...
by Dark
Tue Jul 20, 2021 9:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

On the 100% renewable aim, while a great headline I think the real goal should be closer to 90%. The extra money you'd spend gaining that 10% could completely transform the heavy transport industry towards renewable forms, even subsidize some electric Ford utes for the farmers Which electric utes a...
by Dark
Tue Jul 20, 2021 7:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Heard some sad news about Martin Devlin on the radio. Peter Williams was talking about it. Wasn't sure whether to bring it up on here as knowing this place there might posters who are his mates. There was a post on the forum earlier since deleted thankfully. On the subject of Coal & Huntly I don't ...
by Dark
Tue Jul 20, 2021 7:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Heard some sad news about Martin Devlin on the radio. Peter Williams was talking about it. Wasn't sure whether to bring it up on here as knowing this place there might posters who are his mates. There was a post on the forum earlier since deleted thankfully. On the subject of Coal & Huntly I don't ...
by Dark
Tue Jul 20, 2021 7:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Eugenius wrote: Tue Jul 20, 2021 6:53 am As if - 🤣
For once it ends up I agree you Eug''

Wonders never cease. I looked and decided I am not payig 10 dollars for an answer to a question you can just answer for free if you Eug' gave a shit.
by Dark
Tue Jul 20, 2021 2:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Heard some sad news about Martin Devlin on the radio. Peter Williams was talking about it. Wasn't sure whether to bring it up on here as knowig this place there might posters who are his mates. My wife read it on Twitter posted by his ex. Very sad. :(( I didn't even know about the original issue. W...
by Dark
Tue Jul 20, 2021 1:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Heard some sad news about Martin Devlin on the radio. Peter Williams was talking about it.

Wasn't sure whether to bring it up on here as knowig this place there might posters who are his mates.
by Dark
Sun Jul 18, 2021 9:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Eugenius wrote: Sun Jul 18, 2021 9:17 am Saints preserve us .
Forgive me Eug

Do you mind explaining how gathering a llist of Asian sounding names is not separatist?

Thanks in advance
by Dark
Sun Jul 18, 2021 9:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Actually might be wrong but think even the Greens slagged of Chinese people in opposition. Will look.
by Dark
Sun Jul 18, 2021 9:14 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Dark, I say this with all due respect, but can you please write more clearly. I find your posts difficult to understand. Sorry mate. I have currently bad arm and typing with one. Was just saying what makes Brashes comments racist in opposition rather than just opposition separatism card more than L...
by Dark
Sun Jul 18, 2021 8:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Fb Yes I know you were using brash as context but this is what he said.. and I'm pretty sure this is the guts of his argument..on which I agree and the reason why I interjected My point is simply that the cry of racism has been used for many years to stifle debate in this country. To the point that...
by Dark
Sun Jul 18, 2021 8:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

UncleFB

You are one of the few posters I hold respect for here. Do you think Brashes speech was blatant racism from a racist or simple opposition playing the seperatim card like Labour in opposition against the Chinese?
by Dark
Sun Jul 18, 2021 8:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

No idea. This has eternally been the case, not just for Maori. I agree. But this wall always be the case if we keep not revisiting something written 180 odd years ago by people whose second language was the others This would be the case regardless of whether there was a treaty or not. This isn't th...
by Dark
Sun Jul 18, 2021 7:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Well, I was talking about the earlier iteration of the Maori Party, I really don't know much about their current incarnation. You didn't actually answer the question btw. Who decides? No idea. This has eternally been the case, not just for Maori. I agree. But this wall always be the case if we keep...
by Dark
Sun Jul 18, 2021 7:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

https://www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/300359551/from-parihaka-to-he-puapua-its-time-pkeh-new-zealanders-faced-their-personal-connections-to-the-past Here's a thought provoking article written by an academic that was published by Stuff today. If we're going to see an increase in public discussion about ...
by Dark
Sun Jul 18, 2021 7:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52646
Views: 3533093

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Tehui and I are often* harmogyn so I reckon we can be the which Maori. Wait, this is a paid role right? *Although you and him probably have more similar ideas concerning the Maori Party than I do. Mate. Gave up on the Maori Party when I worked out the new bloke leader is a bit of a weirdo. Pita and...