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deadduck wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 9:48 am Right so the government is ok to dictate to gyms and hairdressers how they are required to operate their business, but when it comes to a shop it requires a law change?

Makes sense

Agreed

It does make sense.

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Vaccinated people need not get worked up about being put at risk of catching covid-19 by unvaccinated people. You are at risk, regardless. But it's a very small risk, so chill out. . Thats not the risk That hasn't been the risk for quite a period of time The risk is that significant numbers of peop...

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Vaccinated people need not get worked up about being put at risk of catching covid-19 by unvaccinated people. You are at risk, regardless. But it's a very small risk, so chill out. . Thats not the risk That hasn't been the risk for quite a period of time The risk is that significant numbers of peop...

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Got my 2nd jab today at the airport drive in centre (this is where they moved the mass vaccination event).

It was very very slick, a logistical triumph.

In fact, I would trust these people to lay out a production line for me - and that's the highest praise I can give.

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I must say this vaccine rollout has been a complete and utter failure by Labour, there is no decent appointment blocks for people that work 9-5 only one place is open after 5pm within 25km from where I am, how the fudge do they expect real people to make time for this bullshit? Either they accept w...

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I had leave booked for Friday and Monday. It was going to be our first trip to...anywhere for nearly 2 years

So obviously I jinxed it

Sorry

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My wife got her first jab this afternoon

Whew!

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In my previous role we instituted a semi-official (not written or really enforced - but encouraged) version of this due to requests from the staff in on the floor. South Auckland is diverse almost beyond comprehension (at one point we identified 18 separate ethnicity's and more than 30 countries of...

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In my previous role we instituted a semi-official (not written or really enforced - but encouraged) version of this due to requests from the staff in on the floor. South Auckland is diverse almost beyond comprehension (at one point we identified 18 separate ethnicity's and more than 30 countries of ...

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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

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Online grocery shopping is great! We haven't shopped in store (apart from once during the level 4 lock-down when things were a little chaotic) for over 6 years. Occasionally the substitutions can be a little bit baffling but once you know how to select that option with care - its all sweet. Onward t...

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Over here I think it is two days before you can be asked to provide a doctor's certificate. Point taken re mental health days. I certainly don't like people taking the piss though. Some people get sick and need their sick leave. Others who don't get sick seem to feel entitled to just take days off ...

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Ellafan wrote: ↑Thu Jul 01, 2021 11:22 am
Ali's Choice wrote: ↑Thu Jul 01, 2021 1:13 am I assume that Ella Fan genuinely thinks that only business people have the right to chat about the pandemic or discuss lockdowns?
They understand the supply of money is finite... *snip*

It really isn't

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As a reasonably avid petrol-head (having bought a Range Rover for improved fuel economy over my previous behemoth of a sedan.. :) ) I'm happy to weigh in here. EV's, or other alternate fueled vehicles, are definitely the future. But, like so much we face in NZ today, there is a serious lack of a coh...

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TQoET wrote: ↑Thu Jun 10, 2021 4:33 am
what constitutes an archaic tradition (presumably a laughable thing)

Things you do

what constitutes a cherished piece of cultural heritage to be embraced in 2021?

Things we do

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This bullshit about emissions is just that - bullshit I view that type of statement as a sort of ideological blindness. A lot of people, many of them car enthusiasts, don't 'believe' in climate change or the need to act to minimise the risk it poses. Perhaps you're in that camp, I dunno and to be h...

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*snip* More roading will increase emissions... an unpleasant yet necessary aspect of the total picture that most Kiwis turn their noses up at. *snip* We've become too car dependent and the world we live in demands we reduce that. See, this is the bit I don't get. You have started a thread showing "...

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There are literally dozens, if not hundreds, of YouTube channels that are far better than any of the broadcast options discussed in the OP This. To get the ball rolling with recommendations Harry's Garage is one of my go to YouTubers for great car reviews and he's got a Lancia Fulvia and an XJS res...

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There are literally dozens, if not hundreds, of YouTube channels that are far better than any of the broadcast options discussed in the OP

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https://www.thelocal.fr/20210429/latest-france-set-to-reopen-borders-to-american-tourists-from-june-9th/ Nice There is no compulsory quarantine for arrivals in France from the US, UK, Australia or New Zealand, but people coming from a non-EU country are asked to self-isolate for 7 days on arrival. ...

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PS

Our Kia got free servicing for the first 3 years as well

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Is it possible to get out of getting them serviced by the manufacturer (toyota) or a licenced mechanic and do it yourself? Seems outrageous to pay for someone to change the oil, brakes etc when i can do it in my sleep and have all the equipment. Then again i have no idea about electric/hybrid side ...

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Is it possible to get out of getting them serviced by the manufacturer (toyota) or a licenced mechanic and do it yourself? Seems outrageous to pay for someone to change the oil, brakes etc when i can do it in my sleep and have all the equipment. Then again i have no idea about electric/hybrid side ...

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The understanding I mentioned was that the situation is not as clear cut and as black and white as many make it out to be. Aint that the truth That not all Landlords are greedy, uncaring, and preying on the vulnerable and screwing ever last cent out of them. Nor are they the root cause of everythin...

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I think you are assuming a lot of motivation on FOG’s behalf there AD345. I’m not a landlord but I disagree that landlord’s aren’t adding value (while accepting that like everything there are good and bad ones). Even if house prices fall there will be a need for rental accommodation - do you see th...

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I think you are assuming a lot of motivation on FOG’s behalf there AD345. I’m not a landlord but I disagree that landlord’s aren’t adding value (while accepting that like everything there are good and bad ones). Even if house prices fall there will be a need for rental accommodation - do you see th...

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Perhaps you could also point out where I've asked for sympathy or admiration, which isn't the same as just asking for understanding. And give a decent argument as to why my argument is shit and why these changes don't have a risk of concentrating more wealth amongst the already wealthy. Understandi...

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If the changes around the cost of owning a property for rental make it difficult to be a landlord - don't do it. You are not adding any value to the country The concern around "driving out smaller landlords" is just shit. You are not doing this for altruistic purposes You are doing it to make money ...

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One point is that they do need to make property an unappealing investment relative to other investments. There is a lot of wealth that is looking to be funneled, the trick is to make sure it's being put somewhere other than a feeding frenzy of real estate. Increasing housing supply is a longer term...

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I wouldn't want to be one of the people involved in this. There is a lot of anger out there which is understandable given the circumstances. There has been concern expressed by various South Auckland community leaders since this latest outbreak began that South Auckland might get stigmatised. The c...

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Auckman wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 3:39 am It's a real plum thing to do from Australia's end. She left NZ when she was six. She sure as hell was not a terrorist sympathiser when she left NZ. NZ is getting shafted here.

Yep. its a dog act but not unsurprising

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Clogs wrote: ↑Sun Feb 14, 2021 1:57 am What's happening with your vaccine rollout program? Has your government been sitting on its hands like ours? Or are you guys well underway rolling it out?

Starts next Saturday apparently. Border workers first

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Good old Harry has a good take on it

https://youtu.be/1CUA2imRYRM

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Is this the most stupid thread on PR (which is really saying something)?

Yes

Yes, it is

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Lambos are great!

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Huh

Even though National won 26 electorates outright, plus a win each for Act, Greens and the Maori party, Labour had a majority in the party vote in all but 5 electorates across the country.

Including Papakura...

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Fat Old Git wrote: ↑Tue Oct 06, 2020 1:11 am Is anyone here still an undecided voter?

Me

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If I'm still commuting? = The S63 Otherwise the GT-R They're both very bling. The cabriolet S63 looks very fine Indeedy I'm not a rag-top guy myself, but there is something to be said for "in the wind driving" And being an S-class - more technology than pretty much anything else on the road

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If I'm still commuting? = The S63

Otherwise the GT-R

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Mercedes Benz AMG has got you covered 4 door saloon that goes like a cut cat and sounds like the apocalypse? AMG E63S A step up to a 2-door, 4-seater, uber luxury sports coupe? AMG S63 Coupe A Fuck-off, full on, 2-door, 2 seater, guaranteed head turner every time? AMG GT-C Or the full on AMG GT-R

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