Search found 5978 matches

by usermame
Sat Mar 30, 2024 10:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 158
Views: 3791

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

shanky wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2024 8:40 am Down with Woke!
:lol:
Asleep rules!
by usermame
Sat Mar 30, 2024 1:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 158
Views: 3791

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

Booji, commercial and pleasure vessels do not move through the water almost silently at 50 knots. The larger, noisier vessels will cause the dolphins to move away. Hence the rules that they had to follow. Citizen. Please. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6e/29/51/6e29514e2712688ca38bb9394069c295.png
by usermame
Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 158
Views: 3791

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

Bloody tax payers and rate payers throwing money at the@#$ https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/512998/sailgp-in-christchurch-received-millions-in-government-council-funds Is that a $5.5 million spend on the back of receiving $4.1 million from the city and the govt? I wonder whether the port charged $1...
by usermame
Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52632
Views: 3527610

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Eugenius wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:17 am I’d have never have rated him value wise - but you have to appreciate competence, even if you don’t agree with the decision.
In what way was Key competent?
by usermame
Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52632
Views: 3527610

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Eugenius wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:05 am I hated Key but you can’t deny he has his shit together .
He'd certainly learned how to fake sincerity.
by usermame
Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Auckland CBD Stadium Official Match Thread
Replies: 277
Views: 29725

Re: Auckland CBD Stadium Official Match Thread

Auckman wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:54 am It’s because nobody wants to pay for anything. [...]
True. I don't want a stadium around the central city, nor do I want to pay for it.
by usermame
Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The state of the NZRU..
Replies: 95
Views: 3088

Re: The state of the NZRU..

Perhaps we have to have the right people running clubs. PUs etc, and a different skills are than required for running top end? It appears the top end people haven't managed to assuage the concerns of legacy stakeholders that volunteer systems won't survive a clash with for profit corporatism. Or not.
by usermame
Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 158
Views: 3791

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

jambanja wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:45 am problem is, people don’t earn a living off moral high grounds,
Best to endanger wildlife (and exploit labour) for profit. Hard to argue against that from the low ground.
by usermame
Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 158
Views: 3791

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

I wonder why our Wussell didn't spend a few bucks and do just that? Do what exactly, I’m not seeing your point in relation to what I said I'm assuming Enz is saying if Coutts/SailGP didn't like those conditions they shouldn't have signed up for them. Yes. You'd think that not signing a contract you...
by usermame
Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 158
Views: 3791

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

You may not care about the sailing itself but isn't bringing events like this to Christchurch, or any major town or city, a good thing? Within limits We're getting the V8's here in Taupo next month. I couldn't give a flying f u ck about V8 racing but it's a huge event for the town and will bring in...
by usermame
Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 996
Views: 82374

Re: All Blacks 2024

Who is the Oz 13 at around 1:12?
by usermame
Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Early Joke of the Year Contender
Replies: 20
Views: 602

Re: Early Joke of the Year Contender

LandOTurk wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 5:20 am I have said this joke to about 20 people in the past week and everybody has wet themselves.
Yeah, but have you seen any of them since?
by usermame
Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Pie Makers of Auckland
Replies: 152
Views: 11942

Re: Pie Makers of Auckland

Right, next one. Mustard Kitchen 5 Morningside Drive. Curry Beef Bought warm, reheated. 300gm $9.00 An interesting pie shape, sort of like those English pork pies but much bigger. A tall pie with a large air gap at the top. Adequate pastry, a slightly short puff is how I'd describe it. The filling f...
by usermame
Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 158
Views: 3791

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

Let's see how far you or I get if we try and ignore the terms and conditions of a contract we signed up to, eh? I never had you pegged down as an anarchist. You don’t have to be an anarchist to use a bit of common sense, now I realise that in today’s society common sense has been virtually outlawed...
by usermame
Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52632
Views: 3527610

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Enzedder wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:31 am CigaReti will take whatever advice suits the sponsors of his party
Apparently he was in my GP's class at med school. CigaReti was the name my GP used...
by usermame
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 158
Views: 3791

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

jambanja wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:27 am
usermame wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:43 am Not 'about'.

'For'.
Well come on then…
Oh, I'm blushing for you, no worries.
by usermame
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 158
Views: 3791

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

jambanja wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:30 am You think we’ll see the Americas Cup back here anytime soon?
Currently, only when Dalton perceives it to be to his advantage.
by usermame
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 158
Views: 3791

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

Not 'about'.

'For'.
by usermame
Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 158
Views: 3791

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 usermame
Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 158
Views: 3791

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 usermame
Tue Mar 26, 2024 3:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 158
Views: 3791

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

Gordon Bennett wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 3:14 am Let's see how far you or I get if we try and ignore the terms and conditions of a contract we signed up to, eh? I never had you pegged down as an anarchist.
Lol. Some iwi would like a word with you...
by usermame
Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:41 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52632
Views: 3527610

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I’ll try and read the latest report in a more leisurely manner once I’m off the cruise ship WiFi but it is more than a little concerning that we don’t have more papers on the program, beyond the critical Treasury feedback and the ones mentioned above, as it is a serious issue that deserves better. ...
by usermame
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52632
Views: 3527610

Re: NZ Politics Thread

You make a good point. I'm surprised Robertson didn't make residential landlords pay GST. After all commercial rental property and other businesses don't get to enjoy that 'loophole'. Not sure what the thinking on gst exempt was but it does mean they can't claim gst against the business afaik. Kind...
by usermame
Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 158
Views: 3791

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

Mr Mike wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:07 pm Dolphins cynically trading on their unearned positive public image.
That has quite a lot of support on Twitter, along with poor, misunderstood Russell...
by usermame
Sun Mar 24, 2024 12:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 158
Views: 3791

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

So why did little Wussel agree to the rules if he didn't want to abide by them? The reason I quite like the abandonment is that it pissed him off. The best bit is that Sail GP wrote the rules/management plan, the same rules it ignored last year when dolphins were observed. Sail GP wants a fee and i...
by usermame
Sun Mar 24, 2024 12:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 158
Views: 3791

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

farmerdave wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:51 am Reading this Coutts is being nothing but a spoilt f*$#kn dick.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/512544 ... ces-canned
I thought I'd seen entitlement and then I saw Coutts.
by usermame
Sun Mar 24, 2024 12:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 158
Views: 3791

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

Which is why they won't be back. Christchurch's loss. Great - everyone's happy. Why did we do this thread then? When you say everyone, I think what you mean is a very small minority are happy, the majority are probably quite pissed off but that is the way these days But the majority of tourism oper...
by usermame
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The state of the NZRU..
Replies: 95
Views: 3088

Re: The state of the NZRU..

UncleFB wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:04 am
CrazyIslander wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:57 am How is super rugby a drain on theoney?
Do you actually think the franchises are self funding? :shock:
What revenue do the franchises generate and to whom is it paid?
by usermame
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The state of the NZRU..
Replies: 95
Views: 3088

Re: The state of the NZRU..

Jeff the Bear wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:56 am
usermame wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:51 am
Ted. wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:52 am How about a summary?
The professional game vs the amateur game

NZRPA vs the unions?
Replace New Zealand for Wales...and it's the exact same issues.
Oh gawd...
by usermame
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52632
Views: 3527610

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Eugenius wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:36 am Dumbest economic decision in the country’s history ?
I suspect the then insurance companies thought it economic brilliance.
by usermame
Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The state of the NZRU..
Replies: 95
Views: 3088

Re: The state of the NZRU..

Ted. wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:52 am How about a summary?
The professional game vs the amateur game

NZRPA vs the unions?
by usermame
Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The state of the NZRU..
Replies: 95
Views: 3088

Re: The state of the NZRU..

NZR was set up in the amateur era, and its governance structure has barely changed. The only way to shake it up is with a Super League-esque shake up. The provinces will never agree to reduce their power and influence. The provinces fear support for community participation/spread will suffer. How v...
by usermame
Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52632
Views: 3527610

Re: NZ Politics Thread

At this stage Labour could propose a great idea but NAct would shoot it down because it's a Labour idea, and vice versa. It seems we're moving away from what's best for NZ and more into American style politics where it's us and them. At this stage? In fact, since I've been politically aware. Beginn...
by usermame
Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52632
Views: 3527610

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Ted. wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:15 am :shock: It seems some people have a case of premature ejaculation on their hands.
Messy...
by usermame
Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52632
Views: 3527610

Re: NZ Politics Thread

MoonBatto wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:15 am The hotel masturbator
Ok, what am I the last to know?
by usermame
Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52632
Views: 3527610

Re: NZ Politics Thread

They've exploited the rich by stealing expensive clothes, now they're exploiting the poor and vulnerable. Equal opportunity exploitation. "From the river to the sea, I'll make these immigrants work for free!" Sounds a lot like that Taranaki family, one of whom was the Nats agriculture spokesperson....
by usermame
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 95
Views: 1252

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

Auckman wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:27 am What a cripple fight. Each team taking turns to give each other the ball and do nothing with it. Worst game of Perofeta’s career.

BLUES 12-10 NSW - FT
I missed the last half of the game. That's certainly harsh but if the last was like the first, completely fair.
by usermame
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52632
Views: 3527610

Re: NZ Politics Thread

terangi48 wrote: Thu Mar 14, 2024 3:54 am one thing that would help though would be an end to this repeated nonsense every three six or nine years of having to reinvent the wheel
Soul destroying to watch and participate in.
by usermame
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52632
Views: 3527610

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I still expect falling interest rates to have more impact on rental prices, especially if renters switch to being owners and demand falls. I don't get this. Surely it's the "same" house - i.e. they are still in a house whether owned or rented, and it is the still the same supply/demand pressure. In...
by usermame
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52632
Views: 3527610

Re: NZ Politics Thread

So landlords who bought 20 years ago and have no mortgage are not charging the full rents - i.e. their costs are lower and they are passing this on to tenants. Yeah, right. Supply and demand set the rental costs, not interest deductibility. Citizen. Please. Facts have no place in Luxo's reality.