Comments by "Ads Dft" (@adsdft585) on "RNZ" channel.

  1. Current tax rules encourage property investment in land rather than productive sector.
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  2. ACT can not say why in 1970 university was 100% government funded but it is not now.
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  3. The previous parliament passed a law not grant themselves a salary increase. This one is different!
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  4. Data and evidence. ACT often talk and do not list ( say) what evidence is.
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  5. In 1984 Labour took over from National with with difficult economic situation. National took over from Labour in 2009 with national debt of 10 billion but left office with 60 billion plus GST was changed to 15%. The Labour governments since 1984 have increased Statehouse stock . National has reduced the stock at times or held the number as constant although the population increased. Interest rates are similar to the average rates over the last 30 years. Currently. During 2009 to 2017 the average interest rate was 6%.
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  6. Lower socioeconomic groups need a foot up into different occupation. Statistics show different ethnic groups are not evenly represented.
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  7. Labour has good thinking on Super but the current government and National governments have undone their good ideas.
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  8. The National person keeps talks building more houses. National since 1984 to 2017 reduced state housing construction. Also our population increased by 1 m or there abouts. This created a shortage as well.
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  9. ACT is saying the government can afford to borrow .
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  10. The National Party and its partners reduced the number of state houses fall by 12,000 diring the periods 1993 to 2017. Where as Labour increased the number by 17,000. National has contributed to housing shortage by not building let alone not reducing the number of state houses. The MP for Botany doesn't recall what his party is like.
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  11. Why does he and the government think local authorities are not capable of deciding for themselves ? At the election, he personally said local authorities are the best at running three waters. Local decisions and local choices. How a government changes it talk so quickly?
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  12. Before deregulation of the banking system, the money supply was smaller, and people could not borrow for houses from trading banks. The effect changed house prices as people could borrow more to meet the price asked.
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  13. ACT will make 15 k unemployed, this affect 15 k families.
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  14. ​@firefox5926 If the government's fiscal position was not so negative and World Economics not was not good at the time, Roger Douglas's ( Thatcher ) thinking would not have become fact. He sold productive assets ( taxpayers /citizens assets), which meant we lost the income streams to pay or contribute to interest on debt. Furthermore we reduced governments ability to influence the market.
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  15. The MP for Botany. Recall National reduced the number of state houses by 12,000. Labour added 17,000 since 1993. So National may not telling all.
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  16. The ministers this term often never really answer the question. This speaker allows this compared to speakers from 2009-2017 and even till 2023.
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  17. The polices of this government are currently not improving the economic situation. There are no indications that downward on rents is reducing rent or stopping increases. Houses! There are 33,000 for sale ! The government could buy them with 2.9 billion it gave up as an increase in deduction .
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  18. The PM failed to recall numbers this morning in regard to the estimated demand on the social welfare department once changes for unemployed kick in. He stated that a large number of staff members needed some 2,000, but he meant to say 2,000 more contacts would be made by the unemployed. How good is this guy?
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  19. Property values! West Tamaki Rd. AUCKLAND. Most of these properties are valued at $2 million. So purchase price for overseas people is too low.
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  20. Economist will tell that assets used in production income depreciate in value. Land is different in nature.
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  21. Motor registration fee is not about funding roads. It about keeping a record of vehicles and WOF.
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  22. We see that the National Party is going back to 1990s National policies on benefits is part.
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  23. Why did the PM organise the order paper in Parliament to mean the Treaty Principal Bill was introduced when he was not usually in Wellington and Parliament. Why?
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  24. ACT is calling the commissioner of inland revenue "Silly".
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  25. At least she has a background in money management rather than the current finance ministers.
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  26. Such an awesome man.
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  27. Employers have said many unemployed don't have skills and Employers will not train them.
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  28. Why not tell the under 25s who are not employed to pick fruit ? Let them have 1/2 the benefit plus the wage as an insentive.
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  29. Why is Act slient on tax evasion?
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  30. The MP for Botany does not talk about tax evasion. Why?
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  31. A NZ economist stated that in the 1960s 20% of our population was involved in manufacturing but now it was 7%. What changed since 1970? Gold standard gone, neoliberal economics became the norm, less unionization, deregulated banking, fiscal and monetary policy split, and the debt based economy .
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  32. NZ is not in recession and was never in recessions. Over the last six years primary producerr exports have grown by 45%.
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  33. I just read that the Chinese property investors are offloading overseas properties. It is likely that other countries have similar economic issues. Will this affect National's tax take.
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  34. Good to see him talk about neoliberal economics and how the history of nz first is work against neoliberal economics.
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  35. Why is NZ First going along with this law changes...Overseas Investment (Build-to-rent and Similar Rental Developments) Amendment Bill The Overseas Investment (Build-to-rent and Similar Rental Developments) Amendment Bill is scheduled for its second reading. This bill proposes to amend the Overseas Investment Act 2005. The bill aims to remove barriers to overseas investment in “build-to-rent” housing. The bill intends to achieve this by creating the new “large rental development test” that allows overseas investors to: acquire an interest in residential land that includes 1 or more buildings with 20 or more dwellings, and in which at least 20 of the dwellings will be made available for lease to
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  36. You can see the same ideas from 1991 to 2000 period. National reborn. " Getting our country on track" going back. It seems they reduce employee protection.
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  37. Why do we need seasonal workers to pick fruit when there is long term unemployment for the under 25s?
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  38. Does the Taxpayers Union look at private businesses practice to pass on costs without reviewing its expected rate of return in a particular year.
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  39. Labour reduced government debt from 60 billion to 5 billion ( as per National Party graph) during 2017 to 2019.
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  40. National reduced State Housing by 12,000 during 1993 to 2023. During the same period Labour added 17,000 houses.
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  41. Ferries...W Peters...announced he wants private sector to solve the issue..Another example of this three party government unable to do job and finally after 13 months to put out world wide tenders.
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  42. Awesome chat
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  43. Was parliament incession today? If so why were these guys out about about on a photo shoot?
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  44. National increased GST to 15% in their last term.
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  45. Kiwibank " Jim Anderyon and the Alliance "
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  46. Can he explain why they support the large amount money government spending 2017 to 2023?
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  47. Cost of living caused by private businesses ( owners of resources) increased prices locally and overseas. Money supply increased due to banks increasing lending to borrowers.
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  48. Why does plan not include unit in cabinet? ACT speaking against the media law P Goldsmith will progress in parliament as government law. Also media speak to ACT about treaty principles draft bill rather the the minister responsible for bill P Goldsmith ( opps it to hot so ACT took over).
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  49. Import replacement..Contrast Singapore, where only 6% of fresh produce is locally grown. This has prompted the government to develop the “30 x 30” goal to supply 30% of nutritional needs by 2030, with vertical farming a key part of the strategy. Similarly the United Arab Emirates imports over 90% of its food, and is looking towards a future that includes vertical farming. The UK and much of northern Europe, where the outdoor growing season is short and land is limited, can also benefit from these technologies (and indeed, do already).
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  50. Yes they are cutting back supporting insulation things. I think had be refunded beyond 30 June 2024 though. Solar power support is going. 2017 ( 16,000 units ) to 2024 ( 56,000 units) . An additional units installed during the last 6 years.
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  51. Yes ! R and D deductibility should at 200% and regional businesses deduction to move businesses to regions rather choke Auckland.
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  52. We're looking at incremental changes' - Michael Reddell Right-leaning economic commentator Michael Reddell said last week's announcements were mostly cosmetic. "There's nothing in those announcements that's likely to - in the prime minister's words - 'turbocharge economic growth'." Luxon talked a big game on bringing New Zealand up to speed with the likes of Ireland and Singapore on foreign investment, but Reddell said the biggest barrier to that was New Zealand's company tax rate.
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  53. Given the increased unemployment why we going to import fruit packets for harvest?
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  54. Gangs! Are citizens even if they do wrong. So have rights even if it seems wrong.
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  55. Some farmers use alternative pasture management which result lower fertilizer but maintains their incomes.
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  56. Sir R Jones! Does he give free rent to other organizations?
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  57. 2000 to 2009 National reduced road maintenance spending.
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  58. See how the Tasman local council is struggling to lower a speed limit due the three party government new transportation policy. As the policy does allow locally elected people to set their own speed limits like Labour's. Labour's policy may have needed minor changes, not wholesale changes. Opp! Another election speak ,Local. Knows best!
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  59. Law and order! Tax Evasion! What new measures will be taken in the first 100 days?
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  60. Select committees have a majority of government members and those members follow caucus and cabinets wishes.
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  61. Building materials supplied by private suppliers booster cost building. Ministers should to state why the cost building bridges are so high?
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  62. Reduce GST, alter income tax including what is taxed. Introduce death duties again and gift duties repealed by National.
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  63. Diring 1991 to 2017 the NZ population increases from 3.5 million to 5.3 million approximately. Mostly through immigration. Did the governments of the day build the health system, education system, public transport system and strong roads to cope with 1.7 million more people ?
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  64. He talked about more money for health but never mentioned the pay equity and holiday pay liabilities as at 30 June 2024. Why?
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  65. Look at Pakuranga/Howick and the North Shore. Developments under the National lead governments of period 1949 to 1984 . What issues are there? One keep issue is transport.
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  66. The MP for Botany does not talk about the slow down of the economy due to covid 19. So 1/2 of the last term has been affected by covid 19.
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  67. Exports in the primary industry have increased by 45% since 2017. Should we put savings from government activity into super fund or reduce debt than change income tax .
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  68. Why was this not cabinet announcement?
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  69. Interesting! Numbers officers employed plus 500. But if there were 500 vacancies in November 2023. Then you need to employee 500 + 500 to have 500 more FTEs . As parliament had already funded all vacancies.
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  70. The reserve bank of NZ predicted in August 2023 that inflation would be 2.2% as at 31 December 2024. In August 2023 Labour were the government. So what has the three party government done different that Labour's fiscal plan as at Ausgust 2023?
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  71. Did Erica ever look at statements made by John Key about in 2009 and throughout the period 2009 to 2017. The results of these ideas gave us the kids in year 10 to year 13 who National say have failed due to maths and literacy skills.
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  72. Historical if National and it coalition partners had built state houses at rate of 1,000 every year since 1993. Then there would be 15,000 extra houses as at April 2024. So National has created the problem by not investing in infusrtucture.
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  73. Ripping off customers! Private business aim is maximize profit for its owners.
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  74. Why does the Act and National teams not want pause deposits into the super fund ? Why not put 14 billion into it rather reduce income taxes. Recall what National did in 1975!
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  75. Ministers did not understand what was in the budget. They also showed a lack of understanding of Pharmac drug list and applications.
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  76. Speed limits! We see that local deomacy is withheld by the current government to its wim!
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  77. Clearly we need tax the gain from residential rental properties on sale.
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  78. In New Plymouth, housing nz opened a new block, being the biggest in the city for many years . In Avondale, a complex with 750 dwellings is almost finished.
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  79. @henryhollis4287  Roger Douglas talked about investing in productive investments. National in 1991 changed a lot, and it has given us issues now. The new government has removed subsides on public transport for reasons, but it has not removed accommodation supplements. Why? It is ingrained now, and rents charged include this factor. Being government is hard work. There are many issues.
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  80. Brics countries off loaded 123 billion in USA treasury bills . What does National and Act think of Brics?
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  81. He did not mention the ferries and wharfs.
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  82. He does not talk sbout the problems with the debt based economy.
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  83. From the UK! Proponents of the four-day week say that the five-day pattern is a hangover from an earlier economic age. Joe Ryle, the foundation’s campaign director, said that the “9-5, five-day working week was invented 100 years ago and is no longer fit for purpose. We are long overdue an update.” With “50% more free time, a four-day week gives people the freedom to live happier, more fulfilling lives”, he continued. “As hundreds of British companies and one local council have already shown, a four-day week with no loss of pay can be a win-win for both workers and employers.”
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  84. The government doesn’t know where the families have gone?
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  85. The debt based economy is something which needs to stopped.
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  86. As many people as possible should bank with kiwibank and take up kiwibank kiwisaver funds.
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  87. Why has taking off his tie today?
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  88. Rents increased why? They stopped increasing statehousing and increased deductibility for landlords.
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  89. Where are additional prison officers coming from?
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  90. We see to spend means they need new money! So where did the idea to give tax back landlords, reduce PAYE, and Auckland Fuel tax.
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  91. National took government in 2009 with debt of 10 billion. They left office with debt of 60 billion.
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  92. Yes. If the harbour bridge tolls was not removed. We would have funds to build North Shore transport needs."National stopped it"
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  93. The NZ First MP they talked about could the police minister. Being part of HOBSON pledge and the Taxpayers Union suggests she stong views in a direct.
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  94. The current government have introduced a policy which means fares will increase as the % of fare paid by the passenger must increase.
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  95. National increased national debt from 2009 to 2017 from 10 b to 60 b and increased GST ( more tsx for everyone). 1984 financial situation left by National was not very good.
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  96. The PM could not explain why National support has not gone up. But we know NZ First /Acts support has changed.
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  97. ​ @PeteThecurious100  W Peters does believe that.
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  98. Money to budgeting services from Social Welfare was reduced by 40% according to reports.
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  99. I saw a headline that he wants events ( music concerts) at Eden Park more often. Has he asled National party supporters in the area?
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  100. If you are on a tourist visa, what stops you doing this now?
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  101. Why is nz first go along with this law change? Overseas Investment (Build-to-rent and Similar Rental Developments) Amendment Bill The Overseas Investment (Build-to-rent and Similar Rental Developments) Amendment Bill is scheduled for its second reading. This bill proposes to amend the Overseas Investment Act 2005. The bill aims to remove barriers to overseas investment in “build-to-rent” housing. The bill intends to achieve this by creating the new “large rental development test” that allows overseas investors to: acquire an interest in residential land that includes 1 or more buildings with 20 or more dwellings, and in which at least 20 of the dwellings will be made available for lease to
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  102. 2018 to 2023 the population of Auckland grew by 5% and during the same period the number of dwellings constructed in Auckland were up 11% . So during the last government they caught up the shortage .
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  103. Great, to see G Robinson give N Willis a working over with ith facts and figures.
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  104. Why do both parents need to work when in the 1950s and 1960s it not so necessary?
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  105. If you look at last October's predictions, it shows the situation is what was expected interest of inflation and so interest rate changing. However, the difference is increased reductions of government spending ( more than Labour were planning) and hire unemployed and reduced business activities.
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  106. What action will National take to recover the over claimed wage subsidies? 10 millions.
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  107. There is an international think tank which questions the drive to increased the gross domestic product is healthy economically.
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  108. The PM was asked why people where protesting. But did not answer the question.
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  109. Illegal employment of people on tourist or no visa! Fined employer 18,000. Is this being tough on crime?
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  110. When is the congestion tax happening. They cut extra fuel tax which was to fund Auckland but have not put in the new congestion charges "Why"
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  111. The Minister want to save people less than 5 to 10 minutes a week on average through the three party governments thinking.
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  112. They want to highlight positive news items.
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  113. Funding future years. It is clear National, NZ First and ACT did not understand the numbers when went through things line by line in opposition.
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  114. People cannot get on due to income levels and people borrowing alot without taking into account interest rates were low when the average interest rate was 6% over the last 30 years.
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  115. What is the expected monetary impact on the GDP?
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  116. The National and ACT parties have so many matters policy differences. So does National want reduce statutory holidays, what new taxes does ACT agree with? What other maters should this guy identify where ACT and National agree and dsiagree.
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  117. There is relaxed style of speaking.
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  118. Emissions trading scheme. If this is a place where money will be used to fund tax cuts. If auctions do not raise funds how will it affect the promised tax cuts? Recall the 15% on property may be in doubt.
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  119. People need to look back the action of 1991 to 2000 National Governments track record on benefits and employment law. It would seem we headed back to those policies. N Willis will be our next Ruth Richardson. Read about her.
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  120. Professor Zucman is one of the world's top experts on the accumulation, distribution, and taxation of global income and wealth. He is professor of economics at the Paris School of Economics and the founding director of the EU Tax Observatory. The above person has put forward a proposal to help even out the tax burden. His reported that the high net wealth people's wealth grew at rate 7% net of inflation each year from 1987 to 2021 compared to most people's wealth which grew by 3%. Read more about his report may be.
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  121. That seems like a huge amount of dwellings built per month, especially given that it's just in Auckland. "Back of the napkin calculations"- According to Infometrics Auckland's population rise (2024) is around 44k p/a, so 3666 people per month. With 1450 dwellings built per month in Auckland that's about 2.5 people per dwelling. That seems pretty balanced to me in terms of supply/demand, maybe even a bit "too good"!
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  122. What will they pay the junior doctors?
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  123. Is indexing benefits to the CPI rather than wage changes on average going backward to 1991 to 2000 National Policy.
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  124. Why is the government not building homes( dwellings)? They must be able to build and sell for a price lower than private business in that there not need to be return on capital as return is health of NZ. ( 40% can be state houses like the 1930s and balance sold.
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  125. Kiwirail ferries issue was relating to the wharfs.
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  126. Is the three party government deferring the cost to the future? SO THE COST DOES APPEAR BEFORE THE NEXT ELECTION?
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  127. There is no guarantee that interest deductibility change will reduce rents . I heard there 400,000 renters. They sholud think about this.
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  128. @geoffneal9146  The price butter has increased by 49% in the past year( I note there choice about buying butter) . Reports on cost increases show bridge construction costs have risen by more than 5 % . Also additional revenue is needed to build more things than in previous years.
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  129. The last 12 months has seen government debt grow.
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  130. Many people in the current cabinet are carreer politicians. The National Party were critical of this fact..
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  131. ACC Levi's up! The levy needs to cover costs, but it will increase the cost of living . Opp! Increase in complusory payments to government ( tax).
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  132. The performance of the current government..The unemployment rate hit 5.1% in the final quarter of 2024, its highest level since the covid lockdowns in 2020 and a period of migration-fueled economic growth in 2016. There are now 156,000 people looking for work, a 27% increase from a year ago and up 5% during the quarter. A Stats NZ spokesperson said the annual drop in employment was the largest since 2009, when the Global Financial Crisis caused an international recession and job losses.
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  133. Why was this not allowed during the period 2009-2017?
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  134. Is the current minister saying the decision made by National/ACT government of 2009-2017 period made errors in what is considered to be correct? You don't hear the minister say this.
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  135. Inflation is not 0% to 1%. Once is at this level is good more people. Also not reduced interest rstes mean less income for people without debt.
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  136. Chatham Is. Labour had put funding aside for the purchase of new vessel.
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  137. Is not the broadcasting issues are about property rights.
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  138. Policies by Labour fiscally were similar to the world. Inflation increase quickly due Ukrainian situation, supply chain issues. It widely known. Inflation has steadily decreased since March 2022 down from 7% to 4%. National has not increased the speed of reduction of inflation.
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  139. Look at the Familyfirstnz interview with the ACT party leader. You will see another side of things.
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  140. If someone wears a patch but does not belong. Just does it for fashion similar to army clothes. What will happen?
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  141. Across the world building materials jumped in 2021 by high %. The costs on the farm increased due to fertilizer costs jumping from the overseas country that is the large supplier in the world . If one looked at the USA President of the 1920s to 1940s, what economic measures did they put in place they out thought this government.
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  142. Use dromes to help Police to see what is happening in streets.
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  143. This parliament is elected to Oct to 2026. Motor registration and new road user starting this year.
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  144. Grow the country! Only importing new people.
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  145. ​ @morgan_kemp Cullen setting up Kiwi Saver and Super Fund.
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  146. ​ @morgan_kemp deregulation of banks increased banks ability to create money.( particularly real estate lending)
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  147. What would J Vogel be doing about the transport system?
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  148. Someone talked about vote splitting in the Maori seats. People should candidate vote Maori Party and party vote labour to create a over hang
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  149. More examples of the government achievements Weakness in the job market has translated into slower wage growth. The labour cost index (LCI) showed worker pay increased by 3.3% in 2024, down from 4.3% the year prior, while average hourly earnings rose by 4.2% to $42.57 — compared to a 6.9% increase in 2023.
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  150. We need to watch China and the USA economies along with building activities.
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  151. Building costs increaed rapidly since 2019.
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  152. Selling the house! His thinking about political opinion showed again his lack insight.
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  153. What doesn't the treasury bank with Kiwi Bank? ( core public service depts) and the SOEs and the statutory boards, let's not forget city councils and regional councils and even Air NZ.! Support NZ bank.
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  154. Why not have a referendum on this matter?
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  155. In the 1960s we were better off. Wake up PM.
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  156. Philippa Howden-Chapman wrote very good article about housing nz and its benefits in the Press on 5 July.
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  157. Parents choose how they use the money. It is there to fund the child care centers.
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  158. Good question about government property sales. You can see there are thoughts. Neoliberal economics failing!
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  159. Local government funding. The change of central funding method of calculation has resulted less money being given local councils by the three party government. Opp! So rates are going up to cover expenditure which was committed by councils with the knowledge government was going give money ( planned ) but central government has cut back . So Wellington is the problem may be.
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  160. If the employment enhancment made since 2017 are removed. Will this slow down wage growth?
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  161. Farmers beef and sheep processing co-operative have money issues. Farmers Weekly article highlights how the National/ACT government of 2015 refuse to advance money about the consolidation of two co-operatives..." At the time SFF was close to looking for an outside investor and McCarthy said this was an alternative based on a collective restructuring of the two co-operatives. He said the ANZ had agreed to contribute a substantial amount of money to fund the new structure but it was refused when it asked then prime minister John Key for the $300,000 to promote it to shareholders. The Pathways to Long-Term Sustainability report found strong support from sheep and beef farmers for a consolidated co-operative model. It also addressed concerns about foreign ownership of the supply chain. Its recommendations included processors working collaboratively to find an industry-wide solution to excess capacity, which was costing both farmers and processors. It recommended creating a structure or holding company to park redundant processing capacity to facilitate plant closures and remove the cost from balance sheets." So now they still look for a solution which points to becoming a bigger co-operative. ( three waters ideas to spread risk, health nz spread risk crown research institute...)..
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  162. If he only had choice of the Greens and the Maroi Party could work together.
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  163. You see the PM is slim on details often.
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  164. Is this an example of privatization. Labour should stayed away from this as well. State houses are government assets to be controlled the government agency.
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  165. Someone walked on to our property this week and stole items from the front of our property. No police patrol was anywhere to be seen. Also no point in telling the poloice as they not interested in such crimes.
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  166. Regional tax stoppage means Auckland had to stop projects.
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  167. Productivity has changed since 1980s due neoliberal economics and debt based economics.
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  168. @adamirish-yb7rj  It seems like the PM and other ministers don't talk about this subgroup
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  169. In the Eastern Courier weekly newpaper there was an article about the mayors bridge idea across the harbour near Pt. Chevalier. In tell us that in 1974 this was cross off the list as the seabed is not very solid to carry the weight of a bridge. So the Mayor is not always well researched in his thinking. So " Why was the thinking of National and ACT wrong when they passed the law?" Auckland Transport consult with the community. E.g Warkworth round abouts to solve an on going issue. But the current government has cut funding without consulting through its blanket policy on roads.
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  170. If there is a change of government, then we need National plus NZ First and Greens as support parties.
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  171. Listen to Gary's Economics and see you correct.
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  172. He didn't mention the government is entertaining the thought they may guarantee oil companies against loss.
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  173. ​@raymondlogan7807 In August 2023, the Ram rate bill had its 1st reading. It increased penalties and widened people who could be charged. The new government has not progressed the bill! Why?
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  174. The budget did not encourage new business?
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  175. Under Labour the two ferries would have arrived in 2025 and 2026. So the three party government has delayed the arrival of increased capacity for a growing economy. Why? ( delayed ferries by 3 to 4 years) Also pushed out costs to period beyond the next elections.
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  176. Electricity industry! People in the industry have proved the old Electricity system of 1983 and before produced lower priced Electricity than now.
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  177. The Auditor General has a role to audit value for money spending aspect by coucils.
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  178. How come housing nz stopped building? Is this to assist private business?
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  179. Interesting how the PM uses the same lines each speech like this? Government chose the IRD to administrater it rather than social welfare or education dept.
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  180. Pharmac : is an independent statutory body.
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  181. The cost of disestablushing Productivity Commission of 22 employees was $339,000( created by National in the period 2009-2017) to be replaced by the Misistry of regulation. D Seymour want staff to be 44 to 66 in the ministry of regulation. The productivity cost $6 m to run each year. So is minister about saving money? Why were the people in productivity commission not capable of doing the new work?
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  182. Philippa Howden-Chapman wrote very thoughtful and fact article about housing nz. It shows the benefits of housing nz.
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  183. 90% of the submissions on the fast track bill objected to law change but three party government just went ahead passed law .Democracy! 27,000 submissions but 90% talk against the bill.
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  184. Would ministry of regulation stop this change if its bill becomes law given the three party government has not evidence to support this change announced mid last year. So what is the new announcement today?
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  185. What is the data? The source of that data? ( PM is general in his words)
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  186. Act and NZ First support National's views. So they believe in them.
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  187. The three party government has needed to use urgency to past law more often than other governments.
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  188. Does the PM recall how effective national standards policy was at achieving the skills of learners? ( those people are in high school now). To measure achievements primary schools uses many types of tests to check maths and language lituracy. Much this part of assessment has continued.
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  189. The provincial growth fund could reduced to fund the cancer drugs.
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  190. See what Alfred Ngaro talk about coming together and treaty . He talks about Northland and Williams early interaction with chiefs.
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  191. Yes! National said it was fully funded . It means no need increase government fees or taxes.
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  192. Income tax definition of income could be widened may be. Reduce deductible of cost.
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  193. Stats NZ released cencus data. Household increased by $25,000 between 2018 to 2023. Given inflation and the banks charing higher interest rates. ( average $5,000 increase in income per year.). What has happened under the three party government in a single year? Have households incomes increased by$5k.
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  194. Why was this information declosed when PM was making his press statement earlier in the week?
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  195. I wonder how much revenue from royalisties does the Oz government get compared to nz?
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  196. A USA economist has shown that since the mid 80s production gains have been passed on to employees at lower % than when unionized workforce existed.
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  197. You see the Auckland Mayor points out the error of the National and ACT government from 2009-2017 .
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  198. @julianwarmington1267  income tax rates . He said the government can afford to do this. This government income is reduced. But, the government spending has not been reduced by this amount. So, the shortfall in income is borrowed.
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  199. Professor Zucman is one of the world's top experts on the accumulation, distribution, and taxation of global income and wealth. He is professor of economics at the Paris School of Economics and the founding director of the EU Tax Observatory. . This person's report highlights how the tax systems can spread the burden . The additional revenue can fund the building of statehouses and along with the removal of the accommodation supplement slowly over 5 to 10 years creare better situation.
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  200. Economy! The PM clearly feels the debt based economics is the way. That is live life based on borrowed money. He did not say the current government borrowed 12 billion than planned by Labour.
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  201. It is lovely he wants be in government with ACT but has not read ACT party web page. This is evident when he said " I have not read about the electronic monitoring of some people on benefits "
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  202. Phosphate price increased due international prices.
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  203. TOP have said they will abstain from Supply and confidence
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  204. PM said inflation was not coming down. He does not read. CPI had dropped very quarter since September 2022.As at Dec 2023 it was 4.7%.
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  205. Erica for Deputy PM.
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  206. What % of nz was born overseas in 1960?
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  207. The debt based economy is an issue which causes financial hardship for people. In 1981 an average house cost $25k and in 2020 that was $615k. An article I read showed how the deregulation of the banking ( increased borrowing). And so personal debt.
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  208. Who does Auckland City compare itself too?
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  209. What does National not like ACT?
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  210. Private early child hood centers are there for profit in the main.
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  211. I like what you say about accents.
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  212. Recall the state of Middlemore hospital in 2017.
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  213. See this guy is not wearing a tie! Government ministers have stopped wearing ties in many interviews . They are changing the image !
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  214. PM religious beliefs drop. Is this a positive or a negative?
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  215. Farn Wild the person the survey today. Pointed out during the week talk like ACT is doing is not about building a common view.
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  216. ACT have dogma against organized labour.
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  217. ACT will not exam or piont out faults with National.
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  218. Why exactly have they discussed every cabinet meeting about ferries each week? That is 52 meetings!
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  219. People who had low debt like in 1981 with average house price of $25k . Now the average is $615 and so debt is high. Deregulation of the banking industry fuel property inflation.
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  220. Thursday, December 5th. Warkworth township has been told that due to the governments land transport policy, there is no central government money for two roundabout solutions to congestion and safety at intersection. AUCKLAND TRSNSPORT have their money in place, and the new report with 8nterviews from local included lots of comments about local input and consultation with the community. So the government policy has long reaching effects.
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  221. 2017-2023 18,000 statehouses were built. This increased supply.
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  222. What waste happens in private businesses? It affects the price people pay.
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  223. He states about negative messages. Nationals electronic adverts have more negative. Information from internet monoitirs have stated.
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  224. National talk about stable! Does National agree with government asset sales ?
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  225. In Southeast Asia, this visa change has been available for more than 5 years. So NZ is just bringing itself in line with Asia . But is there risk or concern about criminal activity?
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  226. https://youtu.be/VMXWUeH5Y48?si=_vKZ6GL4-Rva_KCV
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  227. Ferries! Why is this not on track?
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  228. National removed death duties and gift duties in the past.
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  229. Where I live in Auckland we will have at least double the number of dwellings soon once Tamaki redevelopment project is finished under current town planning rules.
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  230. Super Fund. Will National put the required amount into super fund to avoid the change age change. If not why not?
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  231. The PM on behalf of the three party government said there should more musical events at Eden Park. Local people in this area have concerns ( may be government votes).
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  232. Are they being disloyal to King Charles III?
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  233. In Switzerland they created a portable road to help reduce road work disruption. Why is the minister not talking about this?
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  234. So is there another job for police! Gang patches! What next job for police?
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  235. Did mention how much of health sector fund increases for 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 were used to fund pay equity settlements and holiday pay error debts?
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  236. Hold National to account for its failure in the 28 years from 1949 to 1984.
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  237. Productive investment! The PM could answer this questions to move money away from property investment.
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  238. Have National and ACT, along with farmers, read the book " Main Divide" they farmers in the South Island . They show how to increase value to their produce and be carbon positive.
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  239. These two people are in cabinet. They should know.
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  240. Is the current government trying not build extra dwellings so there will not be sn over supply.
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  241. A report from Australia stated 600,000 were built over a period and during that same period invests bought 600,000. Investor had about 1 million empty houses . NZ could be similar.
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  242. Which is nicer location Thailand, Vietnam or NZ?
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  243. Yes, this week's finalization of an investigation was achieved under existing laws. The PM will never acknowledge this fact .
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  244. The 25.00 dollars equates how much per litre?
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  245. ​@JamesFaction there have been articles which identifies this. Since say 1973 to 2023. Major events have effect economic activity, oil ,financial criss, share market crashes...etc.
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  246. Which people is he talking keeping in touch?
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  247. In Parliament he said he was the first PM from Christchurch in question time. But this not correct N Kirk was the 1st PM from Christchurch.
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  248. Why did they not become a minority government?
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  249. Food in schools! There are articles about the North Shore in Auckland not getting food in schools but they have need. The MPs on the North Shore are National.
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  250. Yes, it could have been more, but an additional thing to note is how the money was found? Was it part of the May 2024 budget?
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  251. Wearing a suit can create dominance compared to t-shirts.
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  252. He talks about clear up. Housing NZ debt to assest ratio was 25%. Bank lend people at 80 of the asset value. So what was the problem with Housing NZ.
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  253. ACT sorting out hospitality at hairdresses, which 40 year old regulation established by National.
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  254. Labour,National, Act,NZ First, Greens and The Maori party want reduce crime.
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  255. The Mt Roskill MP came to NZ and trained to be science reseacher but turn to property management. We took a taxi the other day. This taxi driver came to nz from India 9 years ago. Are these two examples why sllow immigration?
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  256. Does he relise ACT will be happy not to be given ministerial roles. This will enable them to put forward private members bills and be critical of National. This what happened in 2014 when D Seymour came to parliament. He just wanted to be an under secretary..
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  257. Why is D Seymour in cabinet when made his statements about ferries this week? It indicates the PM is not ruling cabinet and allows cabinet to public speak against cabinet decisions may be!
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  258. School lunches less money. The Education department has reported to school principals in high and intermediate schools the food will be less nutritional.
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  259. Everyone does not get the same benefits.
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  260. Is the government doing well? The latest figures from Auckland Council show it issued 1444 Code Compliance Certificates (CCCs) for new dwellings in November 2024, following 1497 in October and 1451 in September. However, numbers remain well down from the same September to November period in 2023, when new dwelling completions topped 1900 per month.
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  261. Local elected people know the best! Is this not what these two people said. Now the to MPs want restrict local choices people can make.
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  262. Has he been introduced to Winston Peters yet?
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  263. https://youtu.be/6zgecwer-oo?si=dkxUASxnw6fIImmG Good example of learned person.
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  264. He fell over his words. He said he was in East Auckland before he referred his written notes. He is human not a super hero.
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  265. Does Act agree with these tax ideas?
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  266. Recall parental leave entitlement has increased and payments to parents at home have increased.
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  267. Migratant exploration was about private business not following rules.
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