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by Tehui
Thu Apr 11, 2024 5:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OJ gone....
Replies: 107
Views: 2993

Re: OJ gone....

So long you narcissistic piece of sh!t. Once you've seen photos of the crime scene, what can be seen can not be unseen.
by Tehui
Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52681
Views: 3541671

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Monkey Magic wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:16 am
Tehui wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 12:40 am
usermame wrote: Wed Apr 10, 2024 11:25 pm
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Why am I not surprised you found that entertaining. You're definitely have a trend
I like visual storytelling that emphasises a particular point, but in this case it was the snappy one liner that did it for me.
by Tehui
Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52681
Views: 3541671

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Lemmie guess you think it favours the left ? Which is extremely strange given the objections of both ACT and NZ First especially. Both sides accuse it of bias , which frankly is how it should be . Bro, did you read what Jambanja posted? Or are you replying to somebody else? And how would this be st...
by Tehui
Thu Apr 11, 2024 5:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52681
Views: 3541671

Re: NZ Politics Thread

https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2021/05/act-leader-david-seymour-admits-he-s-a-beneficiary-of-property-holding-trusts-after-years-of-saying-he-couldn-t-afford-to-buy.html?fbclid=IwAR0xu11e3ocscXScmvCtz4-nZemp6mEfVxrgpAYDJuXEp9OEFC4Ob_vfHb0_aem_Abz8VDInsAPl5_QmhenbtMmqWDD-O4XXv6LbAQBtfE4EHTM...
by Tehui
Thu Apr 11, 2024 5:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52681
Views: 3541671

Re: NZ Politics Thread

When it comes to NZ political news, I've always rated RNZ as being the most non-partisan in the NZ media. Who does everyone else rate?
by Tehui
Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52681
Views: 3541671

Re: NZ Politics Thread

It's almost like tax cuts has become the primary economic goal of government, ahead of lowering inflation or encouraging sustainable growth in the NZ economy.
by Tehui
Thu Apr 11, 2024 12:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52681
Views: 3541671

Re: NZ Politics Thread

usermame wrote: Wed Apr 10, 2024 11:25 pm
Eugenius wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 2:17 am Shit , science research should be the last thing you’d think they’d cut .

Even historically National pretty much left it alone , this is serious Austerity alright .
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by Tehui
Wed Apr 10, 2024 7:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Investing
Replies: 530
Views: 21442

Re: Investing

Pole wrote: Wed Apr 10, 2024 7:33 am I am sitting in the exact position.. Learning through small amounts in preparation for larger amounts once my mortgage is paid off in about two years
:thumbup: :lol:

Yes, we're in very similar positions.
by Tehui
Wed Apr 10, 2024 5:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8
Replies: 210
Views: 2206

Re: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8

kiwidutchie wrote: Wed Apr 10, 2024 5:23 am Wonder if Canes Management had one eye on the weather when selectig a 6-2 split??
The Hurricanes have a soft underbelly apparently.
by Tehui
Wed Apr 10, 2024 4:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Pushing 80 now
Replies: 42
Views: 1328

Re: Pushing 80 now

This song always evokes memories from my childhood even though I wasn't even alive when this song came out. California Dreaming is another song that does that.
by Tehui
Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Investing
Replies: 530
Views: 21442

Re: Investing

If I may ask how old are you and are you looking at purely just Stocks? Btw, that website was painful to go through but I think you got your answer just on the hedging. 49. And no, I don't invest in single stocks. Ok, the reason I asked was that I have spent a shit load of time figuring out investi...
by Tehui
Tue Apr 09, 2024 12:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Investing
Replies: 530
Views: 21442

Re: Investing

I'm guessing Vanguard or other major fund managers are not available in NZ? The funds you listed seem to have quite low fees (0.15%) for a global fund :thumbup: though they don't seem to provide much detail on asset allocation. We get Vanguard via NZ platforms. I invest in two of their ETFs, US and...
by Tehui
Tue Apr 09, 2024 12:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Investing
Replies: 530
Views: 21442

Re: Investing

The PDS indicates that they only hedge 65% of the portfolio value This implies 35% is floating Which means your portfolio absorbs that volatility via the FX risk Worth noting that with the unhedged fund you absorb 100% of the risk, so the overall risk is higher to you, that way, but not their fund ...
by Tehui
Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Investing
Replies: 530
Views: 21442

Re: Investing

The PDS indicates that they only hedge 65% of the portfolio value This implies 35% is floating Which means your portfolio absorbs that volatility via the FX risk Worth noting that with the unhedged fund you absorb 100% of the risk, so the overall risk is higher to you, that way, but not their fund ...
by Tehui
Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Investing
Replies: 530
Views: 21442

Re: Investing

bimboman wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:04 am Tehui start here.


https://www.investopedia.com/terms/v/var.asp
It wasn't very helpful for my question, but my quick read brought back memories of my days studying statistics / quantitative analysis. I should have a better sleep shortly.
by Tehui
Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Investing
Replies: 530
Views: 21442

Re: Investing

bimboman wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:04 am Tehui start here.


https://www.investopedia.com/terms/v/var.asp
Thanks, I'll take a look at it tomorrow.
by Tehui
Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Investing
Replies: 530
Views: 21442

Re: Investing

FX is famously volatile. No hedge is both perfect and low-cost Hence, more risky I still don't understand the difference in risk, and how an unhedged fund is less risky / volatile. As Pole says, without seeing the detail… It is unlikely the hedge is perfect. It’ll have limitations Even if it is ‘fu...
by Tehui
Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Investing
Replies: 530
Views: 21442

Re: Investing

Pole wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:49 am What are the names of the two funds?
Does it matter?
by Tehui
Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Investing
Replies: 530
Views: 21442

Re: Investing

shanky wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:03 am FX is famously volatile.

No hedge is both perfect and low-cost

Hence, more risky
I still don't understand the difference in risk, and how an unhedged fund is less risky / volatile.
by Tehui
Tue Apr 09, 2024 6:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Investing
Replies: 530
Views: 21442

Re: Investing

I have a question for the investment experts. I'm looking at investing in a mutual fund of international global shares. I'm considering two different mutual funds, with the only material difference between the two funds being that one is hedged (to the NZ currency) and the other is unhedged. What I ...
by Tehui
Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52681
Views: 3541671

Re: NZ Politics Thread

For those who missed it, the Government targets were released yesterday: The Government Targets are: Shorter stays in emergency departments : 95% of patients to be admitted, discharged, or transferred from an emergency department within six hours. Shorter wait times for treatment : 95% of people wai...
by Tehui
Mon Apr 08, 2024 1:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52681
Views: 3541671

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I studied that quite a lot, Tehui. Lost 2 brothers to workplace injuries and got quite into Health and Safety about 25 years ago. Turns out it really is a con in all but the most dire of cases. It's about punishment, not prevention in this country. Sorry to hear that. My grandfather was killed in a...
by Tehui
Mon Apr 08, 2024 12:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8
Replies: 210
Views: 2206

Re: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8

Where is Alex Fidow these days? I remember seeing most of the Hurricanes side coming through the representative age grade sides since college, and he was one of those players.
by Tehui
Mon Apr 08, 2024 12:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8
Replies: 210
Views: 2206

Re: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8

https://scontent-akl1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/434836522_10161418700036798_3914624432225821165_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=_hyYb1sWCNEAb4Snx2a&_nc_ht=scontent-akl1-1.xx&cb_e2o_trans=q&oh=00_AfDKHalEu8OWuXpwLQcvThTsm0v1OMYSsFh9Lo0VxOdEmA&oe=6618F1DF I think we can assume tha...
by Tehui
Sun Apr 07, 2024 11:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8
Replies: 210
Views: 2206

Re: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8

Hurricanes deserve to be betting favourites. This will be a pivotal game for the Hurricanes, as the Chiefs are a good side. The backs might get all the glory, but I'm looking forward to seeing the battle up front.
by Tehui
Sun Apr 07, 2024 11:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52681
Views: 3541671

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I know relatively little about Health and Safety Legislation and practice (I've never worked in the agriculture, construction and transport sectors before), but 70+ workplace deaths a year in NZ is a staggering amount.
by Tehui
Sun Apr 07, 2024 5:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52681
Views: 3541671

Re: NZ Politics Thread

booji boy wrote: Sun Apr 07, 2024 5:38 am However I'm pretty sure it was a wonderful 'family day out' that just ended in a minor family squabble. Nothing to see here.
Well bugger me, you've changed your tune over the last few months. Playing golf over the summer has obviously made you soft. ;)
by Tehui
Sun Apr 07, 2024 5:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: World Rugby to curtail Bok's Bomb Squad
Replies: 139
Views: 2708

Re: World Rugby to curtail Bok's Bomb Squad

WORLD RUGBY IS NOW MOVING TO ENFORCE A LAW CHANGE THAT WOULD DIRECTLY IMPACT THE SPRINGBOKS’ BOMB SQUAD Recently, though, World Rugby has outlined the next steps following agreement on an action plan at the Shape of the Game forum earlier this year. Replacements: Examine the latest research on the ...
by Tehui
Sun Apr 07, 2024 4:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52681
Views: 3541671

Re: NZ Politics Thread

What happened to the moral panic response that we saw on PR everytime a significant gang-related incident happened during the previous government's tenure?

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by Tehui
Sun Apr 07, 2024 2:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 1084
Views: 87421

Re: All Blacks 2024

Grandpa wrote: Sun Apr 07, 2024 12:12 am
Pakia Pakia wrote: Sat Apr 06, 2024 10:38 pm So who are the new cap contenders?
Jacomb?
Ratima?
Love?
Iose?

Selby-Rickit?
I've seen enough of those two players this season to suggest that they're good enough.

I haven't seen enough of the others to comment though.
by Tehui
Sun Apr 07, 2024 2:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Name that All Black...
Replies: 56
Views: 960

Re: Name that All Black...

Ghost-Of-Nepia wrote: Sun Apr 07, 2024 1:53 am
Pakia Pakia wrote: Sun Apr 07, 2024 12:35 am Darren Whitcomb springs to mind for the other guy.

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:lol: :lol:
by Tehui
Sun Apr 07, 2024 2:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Name that All Black...
Replies: 56
Views: 960

Re: Name that All Black...

Ted. wrote: Sun Apr 07, 2024 1:59 am Tanerau Latimer next to Luaki
No love for Cory Jane then?
by Tehui
Sun Apr 07, 2024 12:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52681
Views: 3541671

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I'll put this here rather than putting up a dedicated thread, but wtf is going on with this in Hawkes Bay rugby? Or anywhere else for that matter. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/hawkes-bay-visiting-ymp-rugby-teams-bus-peppered-with-shotgun-rounds-as-they-fled-a-game-abandoned-by-referee-due-to-safet...
by Tehui
Sun Apr 07, 2024 12:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Name that All Black...
Replies: 56
Views: 960

Re: Name that All Black...

The players in question are surely Dave Beckham and Matthew McConaughey. https://media.nbcconnecticut.com/2023/10/231002-david-beckham-getty.jpg?quality=85&strip=all&resize=1200%2C675 https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2019/10/31/USAT/4fb11f4d-fc52-40ed-9f9e-8473eb7f7045-GTY_589527674.JPG?width=13...
by Tehui
Sat Apr 06, 2024 11:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Listen to your body
Replies: 122
Views: 2983

Re: Listen to your body

Good luck with your conditioning programme over the next 12 months:

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by Tehui
Sat Apr 06, 2024 6:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Achtung, Bored Guitarists. Mark Knopfler
Replies: 33
Views: 868

Re: Achtung, Bored Guitarists. Mark Knopfler

I wasn’t aware that there was an opinion held anywhere that Mark Knopfler is anything other than a top notch guitarist. Not everyone can like every song Dire Straits ever recorded, but you can’t slag the musicianship. This. Although I expect the usual crowd of 'cool contrarians' on PR to come out o...
by Tehui
Sat Apr 06, 2024 6:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Listen to your body
Replies: 122
Views: 2983

Re: Listen to your body

Glad to hear that you are on the mend I had a brain haemorrhage just before Xmas and was in hospital for a week, you will have some dark times ahead of you as you face your own mortality Make sure you speak to people about how you are feeling Hope you’re feeling better Winnie. If you chance, read L...
by Tehui
Sat Apr 06, 2024 3:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52681
Views: 3541671

Re: NZ Politics Thread

It's tough on those losing their jobs but it would be good to know the numbers of public servants in 2017 when Labour came to power, how many the numbers swelled by under Labour and what National are cutting the numbers back to. Not that I have the numbers at hand but all the reports I've read is t...
by Tehui
Sat Apr 06, 2024 3:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Listen to your body
Replies: 122
Views: 2983

Re: Listen to your body

Wishing you a speedy recovery Kiwias! Kia piki te ora.

I'll be interested to know how old you are, if you don't mind sharing.
by Tehui
Sat Apr 06, 2024 3:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52681
Views: 3541671

Re: NZ Politics Thread

An interesting read…… .https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/05/public-service-workers-will-struggle-to-find-work/ A difficult time for NZ families coming up…….. Anyone have a family member caught up in this? They could retrain as tradies. Lots of demand there. No there's not. Activity is reducing in the ...