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  1. Nearly all of this land is owned by KiwiRail and it’s a designated railway corridor. Officially called the Avondale - Southdown link, it’s been in the pipeline for more than 70 years. The plans lay dormant for most of that time until former Transport Minister David Parker prioritised the 10km link in his 2023 draft Government Policy Statement for Land Transport. . Labour's influence. In the period 1949 to 1984 National failed to build this line as planned in 1949.
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  2. Current tax rules encourage property investment in land rather than productive sector.
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  3. Tax Evasion. This a criminal act. What action will Act take against tax EVASION? Remember, tax evasion is a bad habit. TAX EVASION is an immoral Act.
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  4. What steps will National and Act take to gather some of 7 billion in tax fraud?
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  5. Labour's biggest problem is the governance issue.
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  6. GST on exports is zero. But they claim all the inputs .
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  7. Remember, if tax evasion was reduced by 1/2. GST could be reduced.
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  8. He talked about fear is great enemy of democracy. At our current election compaign we saw good examples from all political forces to different degrees.
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  9. Why was it not important to have honest conversation about fair pay agreements law before it was repealed.
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  10. One thing about this minister is he knows his subject.
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  11. 2009-2017! Government debt grew from zero to 65 b. So National/ACT left Labour/NZ First a problem. They started to reduce that debt prior to covid19.
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  12. The emissions trading scheme has auctions. A recent auctions made no sales. So this affects Nationals use of these funds to fund income tax cuts.
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  13. Deputy leader said they would scrap Fees freeze for students,scrap food in school, scrap first home buyers payment, and Act would pause payments to the super fund.( said during the Tamaki electorate debate).
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  14. Why does NZ not recognize Palestine as a state?
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  15. ACT can not say why in 1970 university was 100% government funded but it is not now.
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  16. National introduced the brightside test. It is good to hear this MP acknowledged action by labour slowed the house market at the upper level. Recall in 1973, labour introduced the property speculation tax. It slowed things, but National removed it in 1975.
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  17. The previous parliament passed a law not grant themselves a salary increase. This one is different!
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  18. Can lobby groups affect ministers thinking?
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  19. If the National Government had built houses in the period 2009 to 2017 like period 2000 to 2009 together with 2017 to 2023. Labour built 17,000 but National reduced houses by 2,000. So you see National failed NZ.
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  20. I just watched a speech by Mr Luxon. In his speech during Indian trade mission. He said we need to make more wealth. I thought generally there has been a continued movement of wealth a group within NZ.
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  21. Data and evidence. ACT often talk and do not list ( say) what evidence is.
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  22. Clearly a lack of thought in their policies.
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  23. 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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  24. It good to see he talked positively about Labour's policy on training people to fill the shortage.
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  25. If they took their wealth out of NZ tomorrow, in what form would wealth move? Would that change their tax residency? Which wage slaves would be unemployed ? What small business would disappear?
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  26. Lower socioeconomic groups need a foot up into different occupation. Statistics show different ethnic groups are not evenly represented.
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  27. Labour lost support about co- governance and negative things about lockdowns.
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  28. Minister didn't give details in many answers.
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  29. I recall National talking about reviewing the government spending over the last 12 to 18 months. What are the specifics of this review?
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  30. Where are people going to live?
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  31. He couldn't answer how much policy changes would cost. One wonders if he could do a real hard day's work on a building site or in the logging industry.
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  32. Simple target! Every person can get enrolled. Simple target.
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  33. I just read an Otago Daily Times article about Health NZ and its IT upgrades. It tells a story of the current government putting things on hold . It points out how putting on hold has reduced productivity gains. Money was allocated by Labour to do this work, but three party government stopped the work. Cabinet need to own up to the effects of the choices it makes.
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  34. So why did private businesses employ low wage or skilled workers? ( The minister did not say why employers hired overseas)
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  35. The PM was just saying the new government is straight talking. But is not being straight talking private business practices.
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  36. See, he avoids answering the tax evasion . Recall Act issued an alternative budget. Serious Fruad office and IRD have money budget to look for evasion and avoidance. So Act must have included money for the serious fraud office and IRDs output for tax evasion. The MP for Epsom again did have information! He could not even say yes we should spend the same on tax evasion and avoidance with IRD and Serious Fruad.
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  37. People with passion for their jobs.
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  38. National chose to build roads during the period 1949 to 1984 ( government for 28 years) rather than rail. They did not build a rail line to Howick either. See the current problems.
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  39. Great to hear him talk about tax fraud . The 7 billion.
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  40. If the new duties and taxes fall short of expectations and the fact will stop other taxes ( designed save for Auckland's spending needs ( recall National stopped the Auckland Habour bridge toll, it would have funded so must since 1979) ) . It clearly they will borrow!
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  41. Housing and shortage of accommodation. State houses were introduced a long time ago to help bridge the shortfall. In the period 1993 to 2000 the number of state houses decreased from 69,000 to 59,000. In the period 2009 to 2017, state housing decreased by 2,000 again. Nationals track record. Labour added 5,000 during 2000 to 2009. Also Labour added 12,000 during 2017 to 2023. If National had not reduced the number of state houses, we would have 12,000 more homes now. If they had constructed half the 17,000 built by Labour. Their would be close to 20,000 more homes. This shows a difference between Labour and National/Act.
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  42. I read a story about a person who was convicted of failing to forward $500,000 to IRD , employees money. They got communitee service. This is a serious offense. No mention this crime?
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  43. Labour has good thinking on Super but the current government and National governments have undone their good ideas.
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  44. One needs to take into account homeowner's have a higher amount of debt due house prices than in 1980-1990s when inflation was over 10%. So this interest rate increase may not be affecting businesses who have increased prices . As they expect.
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  45. The period 1950 to 1984 National was the government for 28 years . But they did not build a rail network from Orewa to City, Howick to the city , Avondale to Airport (via Onehunga,Mangere bridge .... Airport then on to Papatoetoe).
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  46. The projects are behind closed boards?
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  47. 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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  48. She makes clear points about the center. Labour stands for people rights over the power of wealth .
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  49. ACT is saying the government can afford to borrow .
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  50. Thank for sharing. My mum was born in 1917 and Dad in 1922 both in England. They came to NZ in 1950 with suit case. Working class background. They lived in flat in NZ with two pots, two plates etc. Simple life by 1970 , 16 years they managed to own house (mortgage free) . Two kids. Now days this not possible for most in New Zealand.
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  51. The ACT person fails to remember that it is the right wing view is to pay as you go. The left wing wants save as you go. 1972-1975 Labours scheme. National abolished it. In 1990-200O NZ First proposed a save as go scheme in coalition but National rejected it. Labour created kiwi saver and super fund. National watered it down and did always put contributions in the super fund. ACT and National want pause contributions again.
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  52. Look at the USA!
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  53. Eithnic groups which have low turn outs reflect their lack of pride in NZ and knowing what a good citizen should do.
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  54. Frontline cuts? The 68 MPs said there were no cuts to frontline services. Budgeting services are going to get less money. It will mean reduced services. Budget services are an extension the Social Welfare services. A government that speaks with many WORDS but often does not follow its narrative.
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  55. 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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  56. Interesting how Labour grouped high level departments with a common focus to help create better us of money.
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  57. So people should ask the National Candidate to release the modelling. One by one.
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  58. S Jones, W Peters, the Northland MP, Whangarei MP are all in the government. Three cabinet ministers. What are they doing ? Industry has moved the small towns .
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  59. 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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  60. Petrol tax , road user charges, and registration . Auckland is 1.6 m . 80% of this that money should stay in Auckland. And same to GST and Income tax.
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  61. ​@grandmundi7107 Air NZ had to borrow 900,000 dollars from the government in 2019 just after Luxton left. Indicating, they did not build a reserve for rainy days.
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  62. Chris Luxton did well in a hard interview.
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  63. The person stopped in street to chatted to is an example of miracle.
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  64. She was asked about cabinet. Surely if Act get 15% and National get 35% . Act should want a 1/3 of the cabinet seats.
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  65. The MP for Espom could not say why parties attrack different candidates. Act has had 5 candidates which selected and the deselected . But why do these people seek to be MPs?
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  66. It is good to see he worked in east end of London. It shows he had experience with working class people. He can have a feeling the effect of economic policies.
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  67. Today, Stats NZ reported rent went up in April.
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  68. He is getting overseas business moving in and taking out stuff! NZ is about kiwi owning stuff and keeping the income here.
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  69. 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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  70. ACT will make 15 k unemployed, this affect 15 k families.
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  71. State Housing. During the period 1993 to 2023. National reduced the number of state houses during this period by 12,000 but Labour increased the number of homes by 17,000. Which party values necessary spending on housing people in safe healty homes.
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  72. The minister ignores reports from the UK that report that structured literacy is not as successful as hoped.
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  73. The people interviewed answered the questions. So good.
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  74. The State Housing manager stated that they have progressed well over the last year in getting planning permission. So the rate construction is increasing now compared before.
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  75. News has reported foodbanks running low on resources. It's not a good reflection of society.
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  76. It is interesting how many things she has to learn about.
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  77. ​@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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  78. 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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  79. D Seymour has stated on an other media out let it religious gathering. He has similar view about weekends gathering but went an indian gathering in Auckland as it was more important.
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  80. Productive! Have income gains been passed on to employees at a reasonable rate?
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  81. The house I own mortgage free in West Tamaki Rd , in Auckland has a rateable value of 1.8 m. So given property values go up often it not hard to see so many houses will fall into the 2 m range. Is that good? I do not consider my house to be luxury.
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  82. If someone works hard! If they are a cleaner or a CEO both work hard. So why do some gather excess ( it is ok to be well off) ? Also we need to explore the debt based economy and if has negative effects on daily life.
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  83. Public debt. He misquoted the figure. 2009 to 2017 large increase in public debt 50 billion ( used for earthquake and income tax cuts) 2017 to 2023 used to fund wage subsidies during covid19 ( save small business and others , increase spend on road maintenance compared to 2009 to 2017 . Increased education building spending to name a few. Look at hansard) .
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  84. Giving tools. How does this reduce the total cost of construction?
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  85. The bill is not of urgency.
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  86. He talks democracy but is happy to use urgency to pass laws with public consultation.
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  87. Voted for change. National Party, Labour and the Greens reflect ranking of votes cast.
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  88. Law is complicated. Tribunals help in court work.
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  89. 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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  90. If you can make law for a government impose zones. Why can you not freeze land prices?
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  91. Will the government borrow more money in 2024/2025 year?
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  92. Last six years. NZ First/Labour were government. Lots of criminals came from OZ over the last six years. The minister does not mention this.
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  93. In the period 1993 to 2017 National reduced the number of state houses by 12,000. During the same period labour added 17,000 state houses. Positive results. Just think if National had sold housing there would be 12,000 more homes and if had constructed house at half rate of Labour there would be 20,000 more state rentals. So has National and it's partner parties contributed to the housing shortage?
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  94. How will National gather the tax it thinks it can to fund lower rates of income tax? ( Like all tax it depends on factors)
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  95. Tomorrow's schools was about independence for each school board. Since 1987 the MOE has been more prescriptive and so it has taken choice away from the independence which ACT/National say Charter schools can have. So why is government not giving government schools more independence?
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  96. PM said he was a numbers man. The interviewer identified a forgetful memory once again. The 90k wage was not likely to be correct. So he is not as good in this area.
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  97. Does talk about solar and wind only in large commercial businesses? If solar and wind had domestic ( on roof) input, how would change his views? Remember, the technology for individual house uses is improving each week.
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  98. 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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  99. The policy from Act's website may not be fully costed.
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  100. ​ @andrewworth7574 Can you give examples?
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  101. If we export our trained people will this solve the housing issue, hospital waiting times?
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  102. 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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  103. 2.9 billion giving up income . Why? This could have been used to reduce borrowing.
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  104. Solar power! In Europe a study by a German institute shows freestanding houses can be almost 100% independent commercial generation. That is 50% or 40 million homes. So Green Party and Labour ideas need to happen. Also banks have low interest rates for solar improvements to homes.
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  105. Has the population increase since 2009 affect things alot?
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  106. When you listen to these guys. You know they have passion for job. ACT have very different passion.
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  107. Well noted.
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  108. If every house had a solar panel on their roof supplying power to the grid , how would this help supply of power? Remembering we need to organize recycling of panels.
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  109. NZ need to stand up for WTO rules and speak out against the tariffs.
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  110. At least he is value based. Unlike the Act Party, who is neo liberal which means " Neoliberalism is contemporarily used to refer to market-oriented reform policies such as "eliminating price controls, deregulating capital markets, lowering trade barriers" and reducing, especially through privatization and austerity, state influence in the economy." Sir. Robert Muldoon would have clearly pointed this out Act. In the UK they managing the problems post 1970 cause by this ideal.
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  111. Interesting how oral language supports comphrension.
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  112. He highlighted how industry structure from previous governments did well.
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  113. Will this change pass the Act Party regulations department rules?
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  114. 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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  115. She comes from a successful city. Yes she looks different to D Seymour,C Luxton ,and W Peters.
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  116. Economist will tell that assets used in production income depreciate in value. Land is different in nature.
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  117. How many state houses have been built in a year?
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  118. Motor registration fee is not about funding roads. It about keeping a record of vehicles and WOF.
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  119. Yes. Good idea.
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  120. Are there any people from the coal mining , plumbers, cleaners as candidates?
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  121. China has a long history of trade in seas and countries in it's location.
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  122. Infustructure! He mentioned planning laws. It is about government using tax to build things .
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  123. Just organize your cash flows.
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  124. National just said there will be no asset sales. ACT says they want to sell off SOE by 49% and sell of government farms which exist for many reasons. So there is conflict of principles between ACT and National.
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  125. The minister showed her limitations of knowledge. UK university writers have highlighted structured literacy has not achieved as much as hoped. The Minister ignores this as it doesn't match the influence of Canterbury Uni. Auckland University has different view point.
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  126. We see that the National Party is going back to 1990s National policies on benefits is part.
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  127. Overseas companies! In the chicken industry, there is a large farm ( mixed dairy and free-range chicken sheds). Expanding its operation. Why are NZ people creating this business? Can free-range chicken in sheds live on the West Coast?
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  128. Interesting how they mentioned the debt ratio factors. This should always be used. One issue is people borrow and so the money supply increases if amount borrowed increase over time per person. 2018 to 2023 saw this happen.
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  129. 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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  130. Great research and shows National does not research well sometimes. The Act Party did not identify this issue either.
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  131. Health services ! I can recall since 1970 at least the hospital system has never been ahead on waiting times.
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  132. I saw a clip that said the briefing to the minister said it was unlikely 500 additional frontline could found and trained.😊
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  133. My first time at this hotel and I enjoyed my stay. I would stay here again
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  134. G Palmer is a person of knowledge. S Jones is not as knowledgeable as G Palmer.
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  135. The Commissioner of police outlined how social media has given information a new outlet.
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  136. ACT is calling the commissioner of inland revenue "Silly".
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  137. Remember the board of trustees and principals are responsible for the school's curriculum based on the national curriculum. It is principle of tomorrows schools.
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  138. The defence force levels? Labour increased wages . Labour and NZ First impoved other matters. So stepd were take to address issues.
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  139. He says there should debate on laws to be made. This government didn't debate lots laws passed under urgency.
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  140. All people work hard for their wages. Cleaners , plumbers , salespeople. Each put in a lot of effort to get ahead.
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  141. Recently in the UK there is a move to have a wealth tax. Evening those who were Conservative Party voters at last election are saying there should be one. So people are seeing that wealth has moved.
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  142. At least she has a background in money management rather than the current finance ministers.
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  143. The housing stock is about where houses are located? Is there a housing shortage in Timaru,Greymouth,Omaru, Westport, and Gore?
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  144. The new government says councils know best at times but at other times it is ignored. They are not consistent about their views about councilors know best.
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  145. This MP shows his lack of knowledge. Another illustration of members of government with out knowledge.
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  146. The minister has not talked about the aging population. How many more empty houses will be empty over the 30 years.
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  147. If Labour and National aligned themselves on key policy of public transportation, justice , social security and education them less dramatic changes.
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  148. Such an awesome man.
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  149. Employers have said many unemployed don't have skills and Employers will not train them.
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  150. 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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  151. Cost of living payment! Easy for people to return the money but N Willis made politics.
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  152. Why is Act slient on tax evasion?
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  153. Why can Northern Ireland not be like Hong Kong or Gibraltar? Then it would be independent for most part.
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  154. The 2017 to 2024 took over a difficult money situation from National . They started to reduce that debt mountain before covid 19. Post covid19 spend was not reduced.
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  155. What additional road expenditure is needed?
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  156. The Maori Party won 6 seats. ACT has 11 seats. Not sure about maths but representation is 50% of what the ACT got into parliament.
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  157. Giving tools. How does this reduce the total cost of construction?
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  158. History shows National they do not favour public transportation.
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  159. 15 billion! Income tax due ! Keep the money and do not borrow.
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  160. Is a minister worth money they are paid. The minister who voted for charter schools does not know enough detail to explain what she voted for in cabinet .
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  161. So the railway from Avondale to Onehunga was never built? The land was put aside in 1946. Both Labour and National should have built a railway track from Orewa to Takapuna and then to Northcote and across to New Lynn. Over the period 1950 to 1970. Also from Panmure or Otahuhu to Howick vai Pakuranga ,Bucklands Beach with branches through East Tamaki. Over the same time period.
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  162. Drive down! Rents.. will have downward pressure. Now we have drive down...
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  163. ​@CUZZABRO I not sure why thinks exports attract GST. They zero rated but the business can claim a credit for input tax. This means they get a GST refund 90% of time.
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  164. PM needs to stop promoting ACT party polices and NZ First polies.
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  165. A political commentator said if you are PM it gives you and automatic 10% support as PM . He is 26%, and the leader of the opposition is 16%.
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  166. I guess an employee of government would be dismissed but as a member of parliament they can continue even they did same mistake as minister did.
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  167. At one time the department of social security existed. It changed it name the social welfare department, the NZ income support , then department of social welfare. So using a name or change it is often not needed.
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  168. The housing plan . Auckland has a 30 year plan in place. So we have another National Plan to improve things that already exists.
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  169. I think the road at Puhoi and transmission gully were finished. They have increased rd maintenance funding. Recall 2009 to 2017 National froze maintenance rd funding and someone suggested this was used to pay for tax cuts between 2009 to 2016.
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  170. If you listen to Canadian policy. Some of the National Party's housing policy is the same.
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  171. National will not name them. National did not name their tax experts during the election.
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  172. Equity in tax is difficult.
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  173. The MP for Botany does not talk about tax evasion. Why?
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  174. 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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  175. I think many interviewers must have lots of knowledge given research they do.
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  176. The angle of questioning was different, and response to was different.
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  177. The rail link should have been built to Auckland airport in 1950 . The link from Avondale to Onehunga had land put aside in 1946. A bridge or tunnel to Mangere Bridge then on to the airport then to Papatoetoe and finally the line would finish in Howick.
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  178. 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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  179. We see a lovely combination of science with positive effects on the soil (earth) , the bees are happy, people are happy, and they are growing vegetables for others. The spirit of community with the common good in mind.
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  180. In Northland what are rents like? What rent increases like?
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  181. Main Frieght owner clearly stated Labour's logic for a ferry with rail capacity was the way to go.
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  182. About 20 billion was spent during 2020-2021 on wage subsidies. The system was established as a voluntary compliance model. Honesty of business was key. It has been estimated that close to 10 billion was overclaimed. What would Act/National do to recover this money? Note that they want to be tougher on crime.
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  183. 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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  184. What is the % of wages to income in sector? ( 5,000 people)
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  185. Is this person an example of backroom government employees? And she highlights how such jobs have impact outputs of government.
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  186. Good to see him talk about neoliberal economics and how the history of nz first is work against neoliberal economics.
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  187. This MP is the minister. Associate ministers should fully brief the minister.
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  188. Benefit increased! Great to see final they were charged to reverse National reduction of years ago. We need good policy to ensure money goes to people in need and not falsely claimed at high rate.
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  189. Waihi is a low income town! Australia is closing iron mimes in western Australia. Shell and BP sold off their shares in refineries in South Africa this year.
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  190. 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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  191. The 20 minute trip measurement. The interview stated 15 seconds was lost.But the Minister did give facts. He said there are range of ...( His common phrase) The MP does give facts.
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  192. Great to hear this thinking.
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  193. Well spotted. They use this language to create Overton Windows. The PM has a set of phrases also. They come from a script.
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  194. The Green thinking is about balance.
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  195. I guess there is no profit in these changes!
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  196. 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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  197. ACT was fourth choice, NZ First was the fifth choice.
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  198. Bishop Pompallier, missionaries Williams,Hamlin,Selwyn and others. In the conversation none of these people are mentioned. They were key people in 1840s.We should not forget them. For e.g Hamlin and Williams helped settle differences between Maori in Panmure.
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  199. Why do we need seasonal workers to pick fruit when there is long term unemployment for the under 25s?
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  200. 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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  201. Labour reduced government debt from 60 billion to 5 billion ( as per National Party graph) during 2017 to 2019.
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  202. A USA economists said " Those with wealth should pay more tax. The additional tax should be on share transfers and similar transactions ".
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  203. How will increased interest rates reduce the price of energy?
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  204. Well done Mr J Shaw.
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  205. Local boards created by labour are being retained by the new government.
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  206. May be. A Auckland supermarket co-op should set up. Owned by ratepayers similar to the old power board ownership model.
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  207. Roger Douglas talked about universal income idea.
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  208. Interesting he not state where was on this weekend.
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  209. Compare Waihi to west coast mining income.
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  210. National reduced State Housing by 12,000 during 1993 to 2023. During the same period Labour added 17,000 houses.
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  211. 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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  212. Labour seems to be trying to reduce reliance on private landlords for some parts of the community.
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  213. Awesome chat
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  214. Was parliament incession today? If so why were these guys out about about on a photo shoot?
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  215. We have lots of dangerous people looking to form a new government. In the past, the coalition talk just happened in Wellington and inside parliament . The group who are discussing the formation of a government spending more in terms of location and transportation. So much containing government spending.
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  216. Disappointed the minister was not full of targets.
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  217. Give it a go! Remember, ACT doesn't support many things that protect people in particular employees.
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  218. National increased GST to 15% in their last term.
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  219. I don't think my 92 year old aunty, or my 500 cousins in the UK were concerned about fall in the pound. It was an issue for people with wealth , banks and near banks.
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  220. Funding options! But total money is the same. The MP said failure build is costly. So National between 1950 to 1984 failed Auckland. Railway from Orewa to the city . Avondale to the Airport via Onehunga and Mangere bridge then to Howick to Panmure .
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  221. If the NZ Police had drones would catch more burglars? Would reduce the number of burglaries? More cameras on streets? In Rotorua the council spent $1m extra on cameras in their CBD and hired security officers it had a positive effect, and NZ Police relocated officers from other duties to patrol the CBD more ( regular stuff ).
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  222. Kiwibank " Jim Anderyon and the Alliance "
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  223. Tax: we should think about widening tax based. This why GST was introduced. NZloyal proposes 1% transaction tax ( Jim Anderton ( of the Alliance proposed this in the past ). TOP want property tax on Urban land, Greens snd the Maori party want a wealth tax. ACT , NZ First, Labour and National want current methods.
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  224. Training of student teachers is not exactly front end. The supervisor ( existing teacher) give up their time to supervisor. Continuing increasing qualified staff is important.
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  225. Remember the MP for Tamaki rejected advice on fair pay agreements. Similar thought pattern on this matter.
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  226. Lower Maori response this time than 2013. Think of effect of retribalization!
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  227. What target is on minister?
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  228. Will the expansion affect vegetable prices?
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  229. Treasury said wage growth would be 4% over the next year. If the Fair Pay Act is repealed, what effect will this have Treasuries projections?
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  230. Sick kids! The new government has given rules for parents to keep kids home for sickness. This increases the risk for staff (employees).
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  231. Can he explain why they support the large amount money government spending 2017 to 2023?
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  232. Business failures are to, in part, to government spending and bring reduced in many areas. Plus, the costs of the debt based economy, which reflects neoliberal economic, is failing business and people.
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  233. Thank you for giving your time.
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  234. Police Minister does not have an opinion. What downward pressure has happened on rents?
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  235. Lots of articles about GP. The have chosen the public hospital system. Why! High profile!
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  236. Our products are natural!
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  237. The underline cause of inflation is the debt based financial system.The fact that banks can create currency with no backing means the increase the money supply. The UK programs stated that house prices increase as banks can create money to lend to meet the demand for borrowing. People should listen to programs about money and banks.
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  238. 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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  239. Private landlords! Why do they buy house and renting out? Profit! Governments buys homes ( or build) to provide accommodation. The gain sale is not there for the government. It is difficult balance things!
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  240. C Luxton said he was a numbers man but it often seems there is gap in his knowledge.
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  241. Give it a go! Nz will have vacancies if you want to return in the future.
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  242. 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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  243. When asked what she would do to be a good electorate MP. She never actually identified how she would be different from the current MP.
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  244. The Pakuranga Bridge and Panmure bridges should had tolls on them since say 1980 for morning communter .This money would built a rail way from Howick to Panmure and Papatoetoe by now.
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  245. This was generally a good chat.
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  246. Deregulation of the banking in 1984/85 has created issues. This change has contributed house price inflation.
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  247. 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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  248. Will the work permits for low skilled be revoked?
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  249. @BrettCooper4702  spin doctors have not written them yet may be!
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  250. Mike Moore came from that area. A good MP and PM.
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  251. 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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  252. Good to see Air NZ acknowledge assistant from the labour government.
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  253. The MP for Pakuranga did not answer questions about down times.
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  254. The vacant houses! If the state housing corporation just bought the vacant houses , house stock would increase inside a month.
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  255. Yes, Labour in 2023 said wanted reduce the cost. I think 3 % but often this could be achieved by not filling vacancies.
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  256. Interesting that she couldn't give formula for per hour return . May be the select committee summon her and get her to disclose the formula.
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  257. Interesting, in their alternative budget they must include the cost of any additional prison officers and costs in terms of labour per cost hour increases to recruit more people. But the MP for Epsom did not have exact amounts or a general statement that they would fund what was needed. ( as advised by the public service )
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  258. What do National and Act and Labour think about vacant homes tax? In Canada they are talking about this.
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  259. Yes ! R and D deductibility should at 200% and regional businesses deduction to move businesses to regions rather choke Auckland.
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  260. 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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  261. Given the increased unemployment why we going to import fruit packets for harvest?
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  262. Gangs! Are citizens even if they do wrong. So have rights even if it seems wrong.
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  263. I just saw a tiktok that show life expectancy was 69 in 1953. By 2021 was near 80. So the thing ACT and National talk has been know dinve say 1960. Only Labour ,Greens and NZ First have taken action to create a save as you go system. National and ACT pay as you go ( which is dependent on Tax income).
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  264. Some farmers use alternative pasture management which result lower fertilizer but maintains their incomes.
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  265. 75% response rate from people who identify as maori is ok if less spending of tax dollars.
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  266. How did taxes work in the 1950s and 1960s? We were better off then.
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  267. How does debt based money system negatively affect the situation she describes? The ability to create currency without backing means people can borrow more pay for higher house and land prices. And so the prices just keep rising . Fertilizer price dropped in December 22. So why are vegetables still going up? Given input costs are down. If there is a shortage due weather, the labour harvest costs are down as well. Keep up good work.
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  268. So, the 3 billion that arrived during the period 2017 to 2023, what jobs did it create? What new business commenced? Are profits retained in nz? Are business producing goods that exported?
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  269. NZ banks are not owned in NZ . Even those which are Australia owned banks are really owned by UK and the USA .
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  270. Sir R Jones! Does he give free rent to other organizations?
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  271. Reduced number of people completing the request show a national pride and eithic has reduced. Why ? Maybe media knock government is an issue. Low turn outs in areas reflect a general state of affairs.
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  272. If so, it has not been published by the government, which highlights democracy as important.
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  273. Importing people again! Which cities will they go to live?
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  274. I look forward to the price of cheese falling to 2017 prices now the ACT the farmer in it ranks.
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  275. Warkworth intersection issue and roundabouts. Auckland Transport with lots local consultation has money put aside but ...opp! The three party government changed the rules and so Transport NZ will not fund the project now but under Labour's policy it would get funding vai Wellington.
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  276. I was listening to Pope Francis at the children's assembly in Rome. Kids from around the world. 7,000. In response to a question about how to make peace. He said, " Extend the hand of friendship and think from your heart." Put your wants aside and find a common path.
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  277.  @pauljones3062  Charitable Trust must maintained. Many such organizations save the state money.
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  278. 2000 to 2009 National reduced road maintenance spending.
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  279. 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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  280. The ministers must protect the teachers.
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  281. If the research showed less, people would die, and this was presented to parliament. Then, this MP should know as her job is to be in parliament.
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  282. Remember National and Act want to reduce rules and public servants.
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  283. GST needed to be reduced baçk to 10% and adjust income tax , reintroduced estate duty. To make up reduced GST income.
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  284. Interest rates transfer money to the owners of debt and resources. Debt based economy.
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  285. Labour and National need to work together like Sweden about sone policy areas.
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  286. The board of trustees had delegated responsibilities from parliament to create learning to suit their students and community. ( NATIONAL AND CO said local communities know best about water)
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  287. I listen to medical people talking about waiting times.They note that A&E needed to move people to beds, and some people are slow going home or different care locations outside hospitals, which can cause delays getting into A&E.
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  288. Law and order! Tax Evasion! What new measures will be taken in the first 100 days?
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  289. Why do we have maori gathering places on publicly owned schools? If it's justified, why do not we not have Christian gathering places and other similar ?
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  290. How will the city in Gaza be rebuilt? Has Israel got the money?
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  291. Cheap to borrow money. During covid 19 there was a property boom as people borrowed with cheap loans .
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  292. I listened to an economist who asked why anti inflation measures of the 1970s are not being used now?
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  293. What is the ethnic breakdown of births and deaths?
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  294.  @jtonline99  Yes a little radical but the producers can claim input credits for production costs. So 1 % could be ok.
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  295. Select committees have a majority of government members and those members follow caucus and cabinets wishes.
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  296. We see the panel talk about the debt based economy and the cost of debt. Their chat shows how much pain this debt based economy inflicts. People borrow to buy things. E.g. cars, houses... Who owns the thing they borrowed currency to buy? The lend owns it. Who are the lenders?
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  297. The three party government changing things without evidence compared to Labour's evidence gathering and here is an example of positive results...The whole section of SH3 between Bell Block and Waitara was reduced to 80kph in 2020 after 101 crashes, seven fatalities and 14 serious injuries were reported from 2009 to 2018. The Labour government committed $82 million to safety improvements along the highway between Bell Block and Waitara, including a number of roundabouts. Since the speed limit reduction, a Fire and Emergency New Zealand report showed there had been a 56% decrease in serious crashes, while minor crahses were down 44% and non-injury crashes were down 40%. There was no change to fatality rates, with two deaths reported after the reduction.
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  298. Cost plus inflation is difficult. This is also an issue with the debt based economy . The owners of debt gather income on that debt from those who don't own resources.
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  299. I was wondering could someone choose 5 examples of government spending and directly link the spending to price rises?
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  300. Produce appliances that have longer life span. That you only need to buy 1 washing machine every 20 years. This would mean less need to manufacture.
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  301. ACT, National and NZ First are hands off the economy government.
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  302. Farm lending totals 60 billion as at 31 March 24 due to 5 lenders. This year, it grew by 500 m. ( I am not sure of the level of debt to assets but if it is at 25% ( e.g Housing NZ at 25%, the government considers it to be to high) it could to high ( PM thinks this way).
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  303. @grandmundi7107  not so true. They did keep money in the bank. We are encouraged to save for the unexpected.
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  304. 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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  305. Reduce GST, alter income tax including what is taxed. Introduce death duties again and gift duties repealed by National.
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  306. 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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  307. 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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  308. 600 + 600 = 1,200. Labour support this idea from innovated state school boards . National are expanding Labour program.
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  309.  @cameronlabone6050  I have heard of this product and yes it is way forward.
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  310. What happens when interest rates fall? Why not introduce an interest rebate? Muldoon National Government did this.
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  311. Who owns charter schools?
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  312. Tools against inflation? What are the tools? Public Finance Act and the Reserve Bank Act. Before 1984 in was only the government. Now we have to teams.
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  313. In December I went to Taiwan for a week. The city centre is good example of bikes,bus,car and people. The new ACT MP for Tamaki went there as a list MP ( taxpayer funded) but only talked covid on her return. She never talked about transportation.
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  314. Targets! The answer given by the minister shows they list the things they are 100% sure will achieve before timeline starts.
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  315. During this interview she said the China wouldn't have an issue but on Monday 4 September, the Chinese Embassy raised a question about what released in their documents.
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  316. Why has the new government not reported back the Ram Raids bill, which passed through its 1st reading in August 2023?
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  317. Let's recall . Often there no need to change name. Departure of social security should still it name. National roads board! What happened to it? Department of electrical? Where did it go?
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  318.  @robintamihere4550  But prior to Xmas it was not an urgent matter and National and it partners knew this. So why is not in 100 days? ( May be a hard decision and not headline grabber ( spending money)).
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  319.  @khzn9309  I see! Clearly the Minister and PM are falling behind in their work .
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  320. The policies about Maori and language were major policies caused the downfall. It gave Act and NZ First things amo.
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  321. Treaty matter should be a roysl commission
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  322. National should have never advocated income tax changes. It should focus on reducing government spending ( wasted spending ) and use savings to reduce debt ( + interest cost) and top up the super fund. Opps almost forgot . Improve health services to the piont were private providers have low customer. numbers. This would make them different to Act and NZ First.
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  323. Did he talk about Solar farms mixed with pasture farms. E.g sheep farms with solar within the padock with no reduction in grass available for the sheep to eat?
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  324. Lovely to hear the investment by Auckland City in AIA shares are looking up again.
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  325. How much education does a clearer need?
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  326. If the USA changed its electoral system to MMP or transferable voting or preferentially voting system. It give a different make to elected people.
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  327. External advice from Gary's Economics suggest the money given to business during covid 19 should be paid to the government and so will reduce government debt ( + interest costs) .
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  328. 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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  329. I think what they called the Act Party house was a police station, I think?
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  330. 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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  331. Why is there a need for people to move from their home land? I image it links to the arms industry,war and international influence on political affairs of other governments.
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  332. If public money is given to private entities it should have the same rules as states.
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  333. I heard one of the Maori Party MP say there about 90k people who are need of homes and there are 120k vacant dwellings. What policy does Act and National this about this information?
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  334. 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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  335. Why was this not cabinet announcement?
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  336. See the income government on smoking , lives ! How do balance different thinking?
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  337. Principals are employees of the board of trustees through the school board. The board are who must support the principals
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  338. The mum's and dads must get kids to school. Which enthnic group is an issue? Which economic group an issue? What age group is an issue? So which group as stated above are late enrollments?
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  339. 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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  340. Did the USA fire weapons on UK troops in Iraq? Did the USA drop agent orange on non military people in Vietnam?
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  341. I have recently watched a lot posts about farming in NZ which alternative. They all still got an ok income with lower expenses and lower use fertilizer.
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  342. So Labour reduced regulations and trusted private businesses. National does not trust private businesses often.
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  343. What will replace the favor pay agreements?
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  344. 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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  345. How can any party discuss if they don't have a caucus to give instruction ?
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  346. If a virus is in livestock is not managed, what will the result be? Worldwide trade is by agreement. Did not primary producer exports have grown by 45 plus % since 2017. So, incomes may have increased increased? To get access to Worldwide makes you accept some controls dedicated to you by other countries. This goes back to 1973 and beyond with EU regulations changing meat processing.
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  347. I recall the farmer based in Otago ,who formed a group that has grown around the country. That labour governments have generally benefited farmers more than the alternative governments. But he did say there are issues . E.g. nationwide rules, which could more localized rules. Regional councils are imposed based on the law.
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  348. Just look at what happened in the east coast of NZ Gisboure with waterways being blocked during heavy rain. An example of free enterprise is not doing the best thing in the interest of the community.
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  349. The Guy did an interview about gaza. In the last week or 2. He has written a book about the 100 war.
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  350.  @kenmckay5578  Is your statement true of all the parties in parliament? Who increased minimum annual leave? Who introduced paid parental leave? Who increased investment in public transportation? Who started think about the retirement pension system in 1973, and 2000? ( Other parties reversed this forward thinking) Who help local government reorganize in the 1980s?
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  351.  @kenmckay5578  So public housing since 1993 till 2022 was increased by Labour by 17,000 but National reduced the number by 2,000 during the same period. Whose interests where served by each party?
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  352. 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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  353. He went there for money!
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  354. Born 1970. Oil criss 1973, think big policy ( big debt), high unemployment late 70s ,1981 Springbox protests, labour party free student loan scheme, etc. Statehouse support ( labour social policy continued by National).
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  355. 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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  356. It is good to see he worked in east end of London. It shows he had experience with working class people. He can have a feeling the effect of economic policies.
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  357. He and the government should not have subsided business during covid 19. As now see business want drive down protection for people.
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  358. Ripping off customers! Private business aim is maximize profit for its owners.
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  359. Councils have all ways built and paid for water pipes, sewerage systems, roads etc. Councils have always made separate rates for water, and swerage development. They raised loans to fund development and charged people in zone being developed a special rate on their property in the zone. So what is actually new?
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  360. 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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  361. Apples! Stop exporting them. This is what India and Indonesia did to make their own citizens were ok.
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  362. The three party government has found about 20,000 new students in last 12 months. Most imported. This on top of previous years 20,000. What has this government down to accommodate these pupils? It stopped school builds at Xmas / January 24.
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  363. What did she do in the UK?
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  364. People can not buy houses as homes due the debt based economic system.
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  365. She uses Foreigner Buyers Charge not Tax now. Who would collect payment? What act of parliament would be amended?
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  366.  @vanessasomerville7036  Since 1949 to 2023 ( 74 years) . Labour was in government 27 of those years. National been in government for other years.
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  367. People should listen to Garys Economics about the debt based economy and housing ownership.
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  368. I just watched a video in 1975. It was about Oz kids coming to hitchhike around work at Cafes etc. They could travel by for $2 a day. Airfares were $70 from oz. What party can return us to those days ? Recall 1970 free Uni, affordability of homes.
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  369. So, what modeling shows the change of tax law will lower rents or stop rents going up? Once interest rates decrease , what modeling shows rents will go down.?
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  370. He showed Acts alternative budget, which MP for Espom said is fully costed. The MP could not say what the extra cost for prison officers would be? What funds would be allocated to IRD and the serious fraud office to target tax evasion ( criminal act) if not tax avoidance ? Why?
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  371. Good question about judging who should get medication. It shows it is hard to create policy. So they knock ethnicity as way to judge what this guy said is also questionable.
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  372. The housing costs increase due to the debt based economy. Look at Gary's economics.
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  373. 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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  374. Who are frontline staff?
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  375. How does the debt based economy affect things now compared to 1970 when we had free Uni and no GST but sales tax on limited goods and higher tax rates. Poeple need to think back sometimes.
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  376. Speed limits! We see that local deomacy is withheld by the current government to its wim!
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  377. It is hard for local and central governments to work well together as one group is party and others are largely individuals. The party has balance competing political views.
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  378. If you listen to the 1987 debate between the PM and leader of opposition. They discussed crime. The government had increased penalties between 1984 to 1987 . The PM of the time said you need to stop people becoming people with negative behavior. For those with the negative behavior lock up seems to be only choice.
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  379. Clearly we need tax the gain from residential rental properties on sale.
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  380. People are not spending on luxury. I have just been to Te Aroha area for a few days. I bought a standard pub lunch and a drink it cost $24 to $26. This price is due what?
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  381. The building industry reported that for months of October to December 2024, cost rose by 3% for most items used to build homes.
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  382. Why is Gibraltar still British? They took it from Spain by force in 1704. Was it a breach of borders? Ireland was taken by force by the British! Another time but still the same issue of today.
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  383. That is big increase of CO2 is amazing!
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  384. @jasoncarey1944  in six months, not Acton on social issues and police reactive in most cases. Police need be there to make robbery had. What about burglars!
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  385. Do drugs, tobacco and liquor affect things? Adults make choices.
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  386. Why is working not attractive?
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  387. What great Green Candidate.!
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  388. The GST reductions. It clearly shows business do pass on the change. What happened when National increased GST to 15% what happened to prices in that quarter?
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  389. The IMF is very influenced by the US. The market reaction is that of people with money bearing in mind lots funds from average people.
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  390. It shows the way teachers are appointed are faulty. Compare to how teachers were a appointed in the 1970-1984
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  391. It is true Labour lost the last election because they were not going honour the exit of the EU. If Labour had promised to exit they would have won.
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  392. 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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  393. Mayor Brown is more credible than ex National MP .
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  394. Local bodies know best ( boards of trustees) know best. This is the new governments view points. It seems it is selective. Maths we have the numerousy project which sets out levels and math skills.
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  395. If the population in schools increases through immigration. What controls will be put on this factor? She said she wanted more data. This is backroom work. So, it should not be funded may be.
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  396. All targets are military if an army considers that the target affect it or contributes to the effectiveness of the other army. Remember the USA activities in Veitnam.
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  397. People need to recall that our tax system is aimed to tax salary and wages earners. These people don't get deduction for cost of going to work. However business do?
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  398. @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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  399. Brics countries off loaded 123 billion in USA treasury bills . What does National and Act think of Brics?
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  400. If the Reserve Bank has a single focus. If it changed interest rates to 20% on 31 January 2024 would that be ok?
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  401. He did not mention the ferries and wharfs.
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  402. Timaru Primary school closed last week.
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  403.  @ShirleyZhang-bt4dj  2009 to 2017. NZ population grew by 500,000 or 2% per year compared to average of 0.6% since 1970. What extra hospital, education, public transportation and core public services were expanded to manage this fast population growth?
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  404. He does not talk sbout the problems with the debt based economy.
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  405. 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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  406. Did he talk about Singapore and the burning of the countries' rubbish to get electricity and discharge clean air?
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  407. The government doesn’t know where the families have gone?
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  408. Growth of the economy has averaged 3.2 % under Labour governments, but under National, it has averaged 2.9%. Statistics Dept. ( last 30 years). There are statistics over time about debt and both parties are similar.
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  409. The debt based economy is something which needs to stopped.
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  410. The reserve bank of nz reported I August-September 2023 that inflation would be 2 to 3% by December 2024. So the current three party government have not done anything I particular to have achieved this goven the prediction was based on Labour's fiscal policies.
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  411. If accommodation supplement was reduced to zero how would this affect the private rental market? ( supply and demand theory and the income of consumers would have dropped not having accommodation supplement)
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  412. As many people as possible should bank with kiwibank and take up kiwibank kiwisaver funds.
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  413. Why has taking off his tie today?
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  414. Good point about speed of change. Can you say if primary kids had three hours of learning working on writing, reading and maths prior to November 2023. I would be greatful.
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  415. Arab countries are doing OK with Oil!
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  416. National Promised to pay for teacher registration. Minister did speak about this.
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  417. He talked about growing the economy. What does mean? Increase income for current employees and employers.( Not to drive immigration from overseas).
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  418. I saw how National and ACT took large donations from a property developer in South Auckland. They also indorsed their property development publicly. ????? NOT traditional NZ party activities.
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  419. Lovely to hear about success.
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  420. Most people in the Tamaki have a good income and so have economic choice.
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  421. How is retribalization improving economic conditions?
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  422. Rents increased why? They stopped increasing statehousing and increased deductibility for landlords.
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  423. If the state housing corporation just bought the vacant houses , then the number of state rentals would increase in space of a month.
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  424. Where are replacement ferries after a year?
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  425. Where are additional prison officers coming from?
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  426. At what level do you need to know NECA 2 to teach years 1 to 8?
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  427. Back on the streets and walking around. AUCKLAND city has had to spend money wardens to reduce the risk of crime . So the minister is not accurate with his statement. When I was a kid in the 1960s in Glen Innes . I often saw a policeman walking around shopping centre. But since 1980 no sign.
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  428.  @ecd9688  current cabinet. I think W Peters understands foreign affairs, and healthy minister and associate health minister from ACT who deals with ACC and mental health know their stuff. Education she is clever but during the election she admitted she did not fully know a lot about education, transport/local gov minister is has gap etc. Hope they bone up on stuff.
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  429. If there is increased productivity what % decrease happens to prices of milk,fruit,meat and eggs fall?
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  430. What about houses like Christine Fletcher ( ex mayor/MP) in the Epsom seat?
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  431. ​@tommcg7564 they suggest they will still borrow. If you need to borrow, it means you are short of income.
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  432. If the bright line test raise rents based on by $50 ( based on treasurary said as quoted by Mr Luxon) and given the cost of interest is higher now . Could not have both the National Party and Act Party estimate the reduction?
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  433. The minister talks about funding methods in general. But bottom line is it will cost $10.00 . If you borrow you need to add interest cost. If private business shared ownership it must get a dividend so additional cost. We did have this thinking in 1950s and 1960s and built things very well. E.g Auckland Harbour bridge, Southern motorway to Ohahuhu /Papatoetoe and North Western motorway from Pt Chevalier to Henderson. Even the Pakuranga Highway. What was the political discussion back then? Is different to now?
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  434. 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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  435. Have you looked at the price of accommodation for a holiday in NZ? 100 to 200 a night. Not exactly affordable for most.
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  436. The collateral effect of high interest cost rates and rent rises also have an effect on people . The government often does not take action on these issues.
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  437. National took government in 2009 with debt of 10 billion. They left office with debt of 60 billion.
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  438. We heard ACT , National and NZ First saying the three weeks was to long count votes. But they also said they want to form a coalition quickly. So they should be working on the task for 24 hours a day. Recall they are paid 185 k to do their job. Not like the minimum wage.
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  439. Is this an example of why three waters law was pased?
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  440. People need reach the back grow ideas. There quite a spiders web in world which affects right wing and left wing views or narratives. You do not hear Sir Roger Douglas talking about this matter.
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  441. So, GPs need to exercise their discretion better.
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  442. 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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  443. 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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  444. Does the school you work at put aside three learning sessions for reading,writing and maths currently?
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  445. Rates and borrowing have limits under the local government law.
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  446. Taihape has different roading issues to Auckland suburbs.
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  447. An other Kiwi that when overseas. It has advantages for NZ.
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  448. 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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  449. 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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  450. 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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  451. ​ @PeteThecurious100  W Peters does believe that.
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  452. May be low voting % reflects general satisfaction for councils performance.
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  453. Solar panels: The price is dropping in Europe. Why? China is under selling Europe manufacturers. He does not refer to this!
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  454. Interesting he talk additional requirements, cost of construction and change scope. This is an example the high cost new ferry wharf. N Willis speaks differently.
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  455. Money to budgeting services from Social Welfare was reduced by 40% according to reports.
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  456. He said users should fund what they use. If this was their view . Why did they stop Auckland Harbour Bridge toll? And we don't hear National say it will reintroduce the toll either!
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  457. 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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  458. Save our coast!
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  459. The number of members in the house of Commons needs to be reduced to 200. House of Lords should have a type of electoral system but candidates are peers with limited number in the house lord's and term of two years.
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  460. If you are on a tourist visa, what stops you doing this now?
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  461. If the world population decreases will this help?
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  462. Importing labour has an effect on pension liability . It can increase demographic to be lopsided. Lots arrive as 35 plus. So, they have not contributed to the super fund for 15 years. It creates housing supply and public health services issues.
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  463. 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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  464. 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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  465. Great to see the positive reflect on sport.
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  466. The minister is smartly dressed and she has an interesting voice.
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  467. During Erica S. National MP indicates in an interview on a different channel that National will cancel some Auckland public transportation plans.
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  468. Why will they not reverse depreciation deduction as well as interest?
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  469. Why do Act and National favour income tax cuts over increasing of the family assistance credits?
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  470. Great, to see G Robinson give N Willis a working over with ith facts and figures.
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  471. Why did National not build the rail track from Avondale to Onehunga when it became government in 1949. The land was already owned or set aside.
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  472. Why do both parents need to work when in the 1950s and 1960s it not so necessary?
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  473. In the last 6 years, what services have you used the most often?
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  474. Look at John Campbell series that identifies water problems.
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  475. Did the volumes of product increase on every group of items?
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  476. 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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  477. This minister highlights cabinet votes on matters it doesn't fully understand .
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  478. Green Party needs to stand for protecting the Earth and the environment we live each day.
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  479. What action will National take to recover the over claimed wage subsidies? 10 millions.
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  480.  @erina4586  Translation may have worked. The Department of Social security mean alot but was changed a number of times. Income support, Dept of Social Welfare. Social Security had meaning. The system was to provide with security. Income support has different thought in mind as does Social Welfare. Let's go back to Social Security.
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  481. Reading! The minister has closed her mind new research. Structured literacy does teach understand of a word or function of words. I have taught in Thailand. They learn the phonics but don't understand what they read. The other method adds comprehension.
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  482. There is an international think tank which questions the drive to increased the gross domestic product is healthy economically.
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  483. May be Act Party should discuss its policy with Brett Christopher.
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  484. Forget about dairy açcess. We need new businesses and industries, as the population growth in Auckland is not due dairy farmers I suspect.
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  485. The PM was asked why people where protesting. But did not answer the question.
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  486. Council wards were decided by councils. So if a council didn't want the special wards then they did have them.
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  487.  @J.Smith-rc6wh  so are wards a good idea? If so why?
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  488.  @Matthew-zv8qe  people buy land for asset to live or run a commercial activity in most cases.
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  489. Illegal employment of people on tourist or no visa! Fined employer 18,000. Is this being tough on crime?
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  490. The National party removed the depreciation deductible for rental properties. Did that increase rents?
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  491. 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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  492. 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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  493. They want to highlight positive news items.
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  494. In 1949 National came to office and did not progress the public transport plan for Auckland. We see similar thinking now.
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  495. My cousin in the UK told me CEOs event 21 times the average pay the other employees of companies in 1960, but now the rate was 230 times more. Fare or not?
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  496. 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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  497. What did a focus on employment and inflation let inflation increase? Can he point to a exact act?
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  498. The MP failed to understand the purpose of a point of order. De started to speak as debate. This why he had sit down. They pointout what David Lange said about democracy. This was true Labour Party thought. Current thinking is drifting away from the foundation of society established through Christianity. We have public health due Christian principles. Public housing os due same. Open you eyes !!
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  499. Is it a good idea to build health homes for people who not afford a mortgage? If yes! What type of people need to live in government homes?
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  500. They both look youthful.
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  501. 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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  502. Public buses. Increase bus only lanes. Traffic lights priority for buses.
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  503. How much of any productive gain will be passed on to employees?
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  504. What is the expected monetary impact on the GDP?
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  505. 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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  506.  @kyoteybear9439  It is still a crime. This crime means income has to be at higher rate. E.g GST could be at 12.5%
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  507. ESL learners! They have limited vocabulary. Phonics does not provide meaning of word or the grammar.
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  508. The MP just repeats the words of the spin doctors. No what he wrote.
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  509. People could watch "understand neoliberlism as a system..." to see a professor view .
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  510. On another platform it was reported an official information request made minister of Education had a response " you must ask the associate miniter" . Based on today's interview where the cabinet manual says the minister is responsible. So the minister of Education was incorrect in her reply to the official information request.
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  511. You hear this guy thoughts and compare it to our voices in parliament.
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  512. In the 1950s and 1960s, did the rail service work well?
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  513. We need to protect ourselves .
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  514. What ACT policies of ACT will they reject? Will it mean no supply support?
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  515. People in a street. It affects a districts. In a street, how many people commit tax evasion (a crime)?
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  516. Yes, it is a good idea to use your garden or a plant wall to grow food.
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  517. There is relaxed style of speaking.
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  518. He could not win the Epsom Seat !
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  519. The PM talks about funds with lots of money. Recall National in 1975 saying how dangerous such funds are ,as they will take control of the country.
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  520. Good to see the current government has endosed the "LAND FOR LIFE PROGRAM" relating to farms. The scheme started by Labour in Hawkes Bay has completed its successful political. Now, it is to be expanded as announced on December 5th.Labours success!
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  521. People don't vote in council elections as it is not important.
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  522. Once interest rates fall back by half. What is next step? Does free up money and create inflation? Should any government then increase taxes to reduce the money supply and use it to reduce government debt? ACT /National are slient as are other parties about the effect of reduced mortgage rates.
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  523. 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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  524. Many businesses in the world have unlimited sick leave. But it is to way trust situation. I worked for a place for 30 years. We got 9 sick days a year and could accumulate up to 70 days. During those 30 years, I took most days off to look after my child when I got flu or similar bugs. I am healthy. By the end of 30 years, I had an unused balance of 20 days, I think. Others had greater needs than me. But if you average it out, it is about the same as the individual entitlement.
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  525. 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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  526. Didn't cabinet and caucus agree to this policy?
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  527. s Jones was a labour MP and Minister. Recall the credit card issue.
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  528. How much NZ government debt is from overseas?
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  529. Reciuted to gangs or left a gang! Why does he not have any thought on matter?
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  530. National should have looked to form a minority government.
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  531. I noticed the other day N Willis was wearing very high heels. What is her height compared to Ruth Richardson?
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  532. 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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  533. The MP for Epsom seems focus on easy target.
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  534. Why is there a need for urgency? Is this government about more demonacy?
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  535. Who runs the country? The members of parliament or the wealth people in the world and other countries.
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  536. 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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  537. 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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  538. Funding needs. Fantastic about the minister endorsement of an aspect of Labour.
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  539. True. Recall Paul Goldsmith and National last time.
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  540. You see, she is learning about stuff. The education spokes person has said she is not an expert and draws on advice often and considers things.
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  541. Why is government giving money to charities to grow charities assets? ( Land and houses)
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  542. This MP just said "you can classify land" . Therefore you fix land prices based on use at today's price.
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  543. Singapore and UAE are developing important replacement fod production . E.g vertical vegetable gardening. What import replacement is happin NZ?
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  544. It is good to see local business be passed to new local owners.
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  545. What will they pay the junior doctors?
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  546. Is indexing benefits to the CPI rather than wage changes on average going backward to 1991 to 2000 National Policy.
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  547. 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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  548. If the Arab League put sanctions on the USA, would they start thinking for a different way.
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  549. It took four years to write three waters and RMA took two to three years. So if we had issues . The problems will be delayed.
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  550. Interesting how the PM did not mention at arbitration discussion going on with the police officers and government in another interview. May he did not know about it.
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  551. Will Top win a seat in Christchurch?
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  552. If GST was imposed on exports? What income would governments get? Imports have GST applied and paid to Customs Dept. Currently exports are zero rated, although businesses can claim an input credit for the GST it paid in creating the good or service. The export GST rate could be 5%. What revenue would this create?
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  553. Why does private not just promote us as a holiday program?
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  554. The one system seemed not to get services to some groups people. The new minister refered to race rather than economic sectors, religious sectors or other ways group society. It is interesting how we often must use race in discussion to group people.
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  555. @Logan  If this is a way to go. We need to remove Maori seats and then put aside the treaty document as they are things from the past. Create a society based on equity. Once these forward-looking steps are in place, we can look for a new constitution head who has no power or authority.
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  556. By the way! Do primary schools in NZ put three learning sessions towards reading, writing and maths, now?
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  557. National did not look closely at information. Lots of current programs were not funded beyond 30 June 2024. National in is line by line examination should have identified this already.
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  558. Kiwirail ferries issue was relating to the wharfs.
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  559. China has excess diary production. We could import it ! If it happened would dairy product prices fall in NZ?
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  560. Should we have an export tax? As GST is not collect on export sales. Say at 2 to 5 %.
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  561. Is the three party government deferring the cost to the future? SO THE COST DOES APPEAR BEFORE THE NEXT ELECTION?
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  562. 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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  563. @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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  564. The reserve banks report on new mortgage lending shows a large increase in investor mortgages since September 2024.
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  565. In three years those who chose not vote will vote for Labour and NZ First is dependant on W Peters.
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  566. Universal benefits provide for all. Recall in 1971 or their abouts National wanted to means test super.
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  567. The last 12 months has seen government debt grow.
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  568. We had good names in past. " State house Department" what is called now and how many name changed has it had?
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  569. Recall National and Act passed the law to encourage this activity.
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  570. Many people in the current cabinet are carreer politicians. The National Party were critical of this fact..
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  571. If can think back previous National lead governments the PM could answer all questions .No need for back up ministers.
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  572. 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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  573. 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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  574. CEO's are responsible structures of departments mainly.
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  575. Why was this not allowed during the period 2009-2017?
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  576. 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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  577. I suggest people listen to Peter Hutchins and his contribution at the recent Cambridge Union debate .
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  578. 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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  579. Consultants! Lots ex education staff are being employed to work for the better read program .
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  580. Will the price cheese fall back to the 2017 levels as they have a farmer in parliament.
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  581. It like education idea that school currently at primary level do not use three hours of day studying reading, writing and maths. Where is the national parties evidence?
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  582. What part does audio memory play in leaning to read?
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  583. Interesting choice Jacket colour by N Willis. Similar to ACT.
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  584. Why did councils not increase rates last year? They are going up 15% but problems existed last year. M Laws on his platform identified how councils over time have not done well.
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  585. Chatham Is. Labour had put funding aside for the purchase of new vessel.
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  586. The people in the Justice Department are very quified people.
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  587. Is not the broadcasting issues are about property rights.
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  588. Is there an economic surprise going to happen which is not 100% clear yet?
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  589. Do we needed to duplicate training services?
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  590. Debt! Dairy farms debt has increased greatly over the last 10 years. The interest and debt repayment is part what we pay for the dairy farm out puts .
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  591. 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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  592. Look at the Familyfirstnz interview with the ACT party leader. You will see another side of things.
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  593. The Act Party said, infustructure in the Tamaki is so old. This means the medium density housing is less possible. Fix Auckland! Do not spread out our city.
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  594. ​ @grandmundi7107 Msny parts government use more digital technology. Just needs money.
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  595. DSIR was efficient and effective but neoliberal economics has created in effective SOEs which been restructure often.
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  596. Good to see the interviewer pounted out the cabinet manual the buck stops with minister not the associate minister.
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  597. Auckland doesn't need to spread. Just stop people moving to Auckland. Create businesses and jobs outside of Auckland.
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  598. 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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  599. Pick a private provider! Not go through due process to make no one is favoured. The minister did not show the democratic principal of a vetting process to select providers.
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  600. It is interesting how NZ has changed. Money is the key. Not faith and values.
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  601. Will house prices fall back to 2017?
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  602. Darling H. the Green Party candiate for one Maroi seats seems be cool candiate. Well educated, has simple shade house growing seedlings on Waiheke Island.
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  603. If a council makes 30 zone plan. Is that able to be changed?
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  604. 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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  605. In NZ our average house was $25k in 1981. In 2020 the average is $615. In 1984/85 the government deregulated the banking industry. Charts show that increased funds available to buyers snd help fuel house inflation. What your view?
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  606. They do not talk about the oil market in the same way!
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  607. Use dromes to help Police to see what is happening in streets.
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  608. True! The tool to fight inflation being interest rates shows that debt must be present. If you had no debt, the loan interest charges are not important .
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  609. The expansion of Silvertown Tunnel, connecting Silvertown to the Greenwhich Penninsula in East London, has been met with concerns as the opening date gets closer. The Victorian-era tunnel aims to cut congestion with trips across the river being slashed by about 20 minutes on average. But since its approval in 2018, the controversial project has been met with backlash. The tunnel, which is expected to open on April 7, has been funded with a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) against future earnings for £2.2 billion, but signs are showing that drivers might be planning to avoid the tunnel completely
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  610. I just saw a clip that quoted Barfoot and Thompson questioning this 15% tax /duty. How certain is amount? GST is affected by spending habbits why not this?
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  611. In the past there were levies paid to council by developers.
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  612. Re need to explore a financial transaction tax. The exchange of any items in the economy involve a financial transaction. We very much a electronic payment system in NZ. So banks have data. Banks can charge fees for there services. So if government applied a 0.001% tax what revenue would be produced?
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  613. @dmwebby  The Alliance advocated this idea in the past. Your point is a good one.
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  614. Rather to liberal than socialist.
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  615. ​ @janbrown9195 We were socialist in many ways up to 1984. Post this time liberal views and metthods have grown and influence things.All this talk about gender, ethnic groups etc was not there before liberal ideas broken down traditional structures.
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  616. This parliament is elected to Oct to 2026. Motor registration and new road user starting this year.
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  617. Why does parliament need more sitting days? What does cost to have parliament sit for a day?
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  618. Grow the country! Only importing new people.
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  619. My mum never drove a car. She walked to shops to get foods from the veggies etc a number times a week and caught bus. ( 1950 to 1991 time she lived in NZ).
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  620. Gaza! There is a coastline in Gaza. Lots of people from North Africa jump in boats to go to Italy for example. The minister is being political .
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  621. Denmark to Germany tunnel is 17 km at cost of 10 billion euro.
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  622. Classrooms! How short is Auckland of Classrooms?
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  623. Corbett had the correct ideas!
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  624. Inflation is linked the debt based economy.
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  625. M Mitchell ,PM, and C Bishop all get numbers wrong. PM/C Bishop got smoking outlets and showed that didn't do a simple google search. M Mitchell should be very clear about a key policy. No room to have a memory lapse
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  626. If royalties were Tribbled and withholding income sent overseas is doubled.
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  627. 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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  628. ​ @morgan_kemp Cullen setting up Kiwi Saver and Super Fund.
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  629. ​ @morgan_kemp deregulation of banks increased banks ability to create money.( particularly real estate lending)
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  630. What would J Vogel be doing about the transport system?
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  631. When he was asked about Wellington's low-cost method to go from Wellington Airport to the city. He said did not know about it. The information had been sent all mps. Also his remarks about Xmas party spending on public service staff. He would mention an acceptable amount. Minor money issues but an indication he is not a grassroots person. He stated he is here for all needs.May not be so true!
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  632. 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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  633. Would a NZ government encourage traders to reduce using the US$ for international trade like the Asean countries? Within our trade agreement, partners !
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  634. What is happening about the airforce planes?
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  635. I think this why, the MP for Epsom speaks most if not all the time.
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  636. When you think about greenhouse gas issue. What alternative uses of land are there to still giving farmers a income but produce less gas?
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  637. 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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  638. We need to watch China and the USA economies along with building activities.
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  639. Building costs increaed rapidly since 2019.
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  640. Interesting to hear the MP from Rotorua say he has been developing links with investors who want to buy NZ!
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  641. Good point
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  642. How can AI help government policy analysis?
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  643. Selling the house! His thinking about political opinion showed again his lack insight.
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  644. Electronic information will solve what there the end. It is now about how open all countries will be with information they hold on this issue.
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  645. Good aims. Solar panels etc will get lower household costs.
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  646.  @jakeypetero2013  does a cycle way provide opportunities to reduce emissions?
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  647. Two seats will move away from National and its mates. If you see the rounding issues.
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  648. Funding! Every citizens should get same funding at a GP office. Total fund of mix should allow time.
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  649. 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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  650. If is about money from wages to pay rent. How is new government going help people solve this issue? If is more social brhavoiur matter that makes had rent. May build government prison for theses guys. Free accommodation but open door policy.
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  651.  @AiriniSamuels  Yes, evidence based policy and evidence to support views. Recall D Seymour was saying this this week.
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  652. Why not have a referendum on this matter?
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  653. We need to introduce estate duty again, increase GST but reduce PAYE , introduce property tax on all land, see if GST can be applied to exports!
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  654. I just saw a tik tok item that highlighted a developer cut down a stand of native trees before the council completed a hearing.
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  655. He talks about negative effects. So what is his opinion about Ukraine and Gaza ?
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  656. Why are the wealthy in NZ not investing in industry and manufacturing operations? The three ministers do not talk about this factor.
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  657. The declaration by landlords for safe homes compliance is ok. The random checks show a lot private landlords ( private business) not complying with the law. There is always a risk of non compliance. Making a false declaration is crime often a civil offence. What is the Act Party's and the National Party's view of people deliberately completing a false declaration?
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  658. Tough on crime. The property be automatic transferred to the crown if convicted by a court for this offence. At a extreme.
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  659. Did the three party government achieve this and how? The extent of interest rate falls can be seen in new data from the Reserve Bank. Borrowers were getting special six-month home loan rates of 5.85% on average in February, down from a peak of 7.34%. The one-year rate declined from virtually the same peak to 5.28% in February and the two-year rate dropped to 5.13%.
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  660. 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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  661. Why is the bill important? Should be urgent? Why is a royal commission better method?
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  662. In the 1960s we were better off. Wake up PM.
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  663. Renters? Special votes! No not left just they know landlords just want higher rents for people with not choice.
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  664. Paul Moon writes about NZ history. How does Nationals understanding reflect in there viewpoints
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  665. Would this former President say the same things about Israel and it's occupation Gaza and help Palestine?
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  666. Tomorrow schools created choice. The board of trustees are accountable.
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  667. Philippa Howden-Chapman wrote very good article about housing nz and its benefits in the Press on 5 July.
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  668. ​ @avpr1574 Does he respect the Christian culture?
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  669. He must aim to put the 8000 or so people he and his party are a negative influence in NZ in safe place so others can be about their business without fear.
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  670. They may create an overhang.
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  671. Parents choose how they use the money. It is there to fund the child care centers.
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  672. Why would nz first support this bill...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 occupiers within a
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  673. I was watching a podcast from a UK site. The person being interviewed on the UK assessed people. They scan people's brains and assess the effect . Search for it I suggest.
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  674. Auckland City centre has made and lots older parts of city more people friendly over time. But post say 1975 suburbs are so different. Glen Innes to Panmure has lots green spaces and public transport options.
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  675. Remove the national petroleum tax . Introduced regional petrol taxes.
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  676. Police have stated they less likely to attend calls to people's home for domestic events. The police are there help keep order in society not just term up after an event.
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  677. This piont is true. Look back 1975, 1990, 2009. It how political talk goes. See if ACTs ideas work!
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  678. Is the funding of assistance to Ukraine adding constraint to the UK government spending?
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  679. Good question about government property sales. You can see there are thoughts. Neoliberal economics failing!
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  680. 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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  681. I read how the USA built trade and economic link with China hoping they would become more western. The video said the USA forgot they Chinese first.
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  682. I suggest people think about Pro. Richard Wolf on his economic effects of this conflict.
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  683. Why has industry not exercised their mining and drilling rights issued before 2017?
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  684. The overseas people they talk about are considered to be wealthy, I think they said. So the TOP idea has of property tax could be a good idea, but at extremely low are in the dollar. Act talks about real change well. TOP have such ideas.
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  685. Interesting about tax cut polls if 44% of people can choose to save the money. Then it means they managing with this money. People have high debt as they borrowed lots money and did not anticipate interest cost which mirror the average interest rates of 30 years. So why not give first home buyers who purchased in the last 6 years an income tax rebate up to a fixed amount. Such rebate could be put in place for two years only.
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  686. You have good ideas. People are not all equal in terms of economics. There are haves and have not. I am surprised that countries where people vote their centre right often becomes the government.
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  687. If the employment enhancment made since 2017 are removed. Will this slow down wage growth?
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  688. 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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  689. If he only had choice of the Greens and the Maroi Party could work together.
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  690. You see the PM is slim on details often.
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  691. 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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  692. The owners of capital! Should they accept lower returns.
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  693. In parliament a week ago. This MP spoke very disrespectfully to speaker when said " your loss" when speaker asked to stop speaking. He also spoke very informly about King Charles, which impolite.
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  694. 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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  695. Regional tax stoppage means Auckland had to stop projects.
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  696. Productivity has changed since 1980s due neoliberal economics and debt based economics.
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  697. I watched a US senate hearing of the head of Star Buck. He answered by minister here.
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  698. @adamirish-yb7rj  It seems like the PM and other ministers don't talk about this subgroup
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  699. Seals! The Minister does not want to protect the seals who live in Auckland Is. . Why?
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  700. 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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  701. I just read about farm borrowing. The balance due to the 5 main lenders as at 31 March was 60 billion. The lending grew by 500,000 million in the last year to 31 March 24. This indicates farming owes have what government owes but fewer ways repay their debt but it also an example of banks increasing the money supply . Furthermore it is debt based economics at work.
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  702. If there is a change of government, then we need National plus NZ First and Greens as support parties.
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  703. Good to see the MP for Rotorua wearing an ACT party tie.
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  704.  @rippedup1931  Being a landlord is big job. National under spent on the government output. Why to make look like they were controlling spending. Similar situations with roads. Labour were to slow catch on road maintenance like a lot things in last 3 to 6 years.
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  705. City design! Industries must think hard about activity!
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  706. Super qualification. Can Labour change 50 to 65 being in NZ rule. Currently, you need to be in NZ for 10 years from you, which are 20 to 65. But 5 of those years must be from between 50 to 65. The 10 years is climbing over the next 10 years. The retirement commission said the 50 to 65 with 5 years of total be removed. This idea was introduced back in the early 80s, I think. Please change the law to be more equaliable!
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  707. Why not introduce a tax rebate on interest for the home live in with a cap? This provide targeted relief and the rate of rebate can be varied quickly.
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  708. Listen to Gary's Economics and see you correct.
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  709. He didn't mention the government is entertaining the thought they may guarantee oil companies against loss.
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  710. The word Pakeha can be considered offensive by some people as it does not truly recognize people cultural link. Better words are needed in the language being spoken to describe people.
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  711.  @Happyvibesnz  no such a word is far from being useful. If you are Celtic or Anglo Saxon that is who you are.
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  712. ​@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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  713. The budget did not encourage new business?
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  714. Will National and Act re start the toll on Auckland Harbour Bridge? This will fund North Shore's problem.
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  715. Rnz uses him well.
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  716. Fair Pay agreements! What have been the benefits? What have been the negatives?
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  717. 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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  718. 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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  719. It is due to the fact that they want to make policy statement . Another YouTube "Platform " let's its guest make policy statement all the time.
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  720. The May 2023 treasury reported inflation to be about 3% by September 2023, and unemployment would be 4%. We see CPI at 1 % less but unemployment was higher at 4.8%.
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  721. ACT stated to interviewer the Treaty Bill was not a bottom line. So why did National caucus want treaty bill to happen?
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  722. Very true.
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  723. Pay issue for public sector doctors before Xmas. On going talks are on hold due the change of government.
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  724. The Auditor General has a role to audit value for money spending aspect by coucils.
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  725. Education Review Office reviewed what was taught based on the curriculum.
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  726. How come housing nz stopped building? Is this to assist private business?
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  727. The UK made an error join the EEC in the first place and turning its back on commonwealth. The commonwealth should have been its common market. Joining Europe was always going be political as Germany and France were key players in EEC.
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  728. Sue is a good example life experiences . She expresses thoughts Alfred Ngaro .
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  729. 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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  730. Amazing, she has not read or know about long-term government.
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  731. Clearly price freeze and wages tools of the 1970s for 12 months or similar rules limited price changes for a year.
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  732. 100 plan! No mention of how many extra pot holes will be filled?
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  733. The law pasted by Act and National required the sector promote use Maori language. How this was actually done was in the hands the CEOs and ministers. Even a change of minister does remove the legal requirements on CEOs.
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  734.  @Mr4bobby  if you watch " the Spider's web: Britain's second empire..." you will see there many valid view points.
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  735.  @Mr4bobby  Well as long as the NZ reserve bank buying lots gold before the USA dollar looses favour.
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  736. Pharmac : is an independent statutory body.
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  737. What is going happen in Wales and Scotland?
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  738. For people who need encouragement. What is solution?
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  739. Does electorate commission has the IT staff to do this?
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  740. Minor Parties : NZ First-doctors visits for under 6 year olds, gold card : Alliance- four weeks leave (increase from 3 weeks) Kiwi Bank, Greens - healthy rivers, solar power use in homes, reduced cardon. ACT- only what the MP mentioned Maori Party only what was mentioned by the MP : United future nothing comes to mind.
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  741. Does foreign money increase the money supply?
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  742. 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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  743. Philippa Howden-Chapman wrote very thoughtful and fact article about housing nz. It shows the benefits of housing nz.
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  744. 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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  745. ABC and BBC !
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  746. Australia has the same house affordability issues. What are common drivers?
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  747. NZ’s primary sector is built on a legacy of partnerships and co-operation. For generations, co-operatives have enabled farmers to grow, innovate and remain competitive on the world stage.  This is from Farmer's weekly post. ( it shows aspects of socialism exist in business within NZ)
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  748. Should we put small tax on exports . That is GST output tax must be returned but only 5%.
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  749. Do NZ first and Act think the 15% tax on houses bought is ok?
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  750. Why did the expert not think about double tax agreements? The interview named his expert but the MP would not name their experts which ok.
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  751. 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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  752. What is the data? The source of that data? ( PM is general in his words)
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  753. Could you not pass a law that changes implementation date to say 2025.
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  754. Organizations must review processes often. Councils and government have to ensure they follow laws and delegated authorities correctly. Liability! "Leakey buildings"
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  755. So who answer the phones? Who will collect the rubbish? Who will help a person at the library? Who will approve building permits, and cut grass in park etc?
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  756. Sanctions should be on counties within the Middle East who are at war.
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  757. Why is he talking about through the media? I don't think any details where ever released?
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  758. World trade restrictions are about consumer safety, businesses income and cultural values.
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  759. You touch on the reason why the debt based economy needs to be put aside.
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  760. So the USA need to rethink its policy. The USA government is negatively affecting people's lives in many countries due foreign policy.
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  761. Act and NZ First support National's views. So they believe in them.
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  762. Life is not easy!
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  763. Why is the government introducing bills prompted by a party representing less than 10% of the votes?
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  764. The three party government has needed to use urgency to past law more often than other governments.
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  765. If Auckland City does think like National. What will National do?
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  766. 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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  767. ​ @jame2433 these ethnic groups seem to lage often. Is literacy issues a factor.
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  768.  @jame2433  people can use many translation tool. Some are afraid of government forms.
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  769. Changes to smoke law should be kept. However the number of outlets could be retained.
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  770. The provincial growth fund could reduced to fund the cancer drugs.
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  771. GDP has been negative since the December 2023 qtr. For previous 2 yesrs it was not negative with 0% growth or up to 2% growth. So the PM again makes an incorrect statement about not for three years. He under stress.
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  772. So you see large scale solar is happening in the Waikato this year. Consents granted under the previous government slowly coming in place. Mixed solar dairy farms in Northland happened during the last government.Are they snowflakes?
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  773. Tony Alexander, former bnz economist, has reported this week productivity is the key matter and generally a government cannot directly affect it.
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  774. See what Alfred Ngaro talk about coming together and treaty . He talks about Northland and Williams early interaction with chiefs.
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  775.  @raybreeze2841  not correct. How ever Labour see that it is important to protect society from any business that pollutes, creates unsafe products, abuses employees (wage slaves).
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  776. Singapore is rather socialist in how things work.
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  777. Yes! National said it was fully funded . It means no need increase government fees or taxes.
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  778. Income tax definition of income could be widened may be. Reduce deductible of cost.
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  779. 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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  780. Water fix up. Auckland water activity has been given permission to borrow more ( special law to be passed) . These have no government guarantees and Auckland City council can fund it. Aldo borrowing increases the cost the activity. As each project has the actual project cost plus the interest cost. These additional cost through interest are passed on (inflation). New government thinking!
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  781. Listen to debate 1987 between the PM and leaders of the opposition. Crime section.
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  782. Last year, I drove up north. Kawakawa, Kaikohe, and other towns seem the same size as they were 20 years ago. Why? If business moved manufacturing there and houses built ( or relocation of houses from Auckland ( moved for infill housing)) . Northland would be better off, yes? Come on, NZ First and National MPs create policy that achieves this.
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  783.  @overover..  votes in the house. Remember ACT said something about being successful with winning two seat at electorate level. The Maori Party won 6 second time out.
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  784. Industrial activity changes the environment. So, we should have control on use of a shared resource. Our planet!
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  785. Can you do a talk about why Westminster is the parliament for Scotland
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  786. Government gave up ownership of the Auckland Airport and Auckland city is on this way.
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  787. Tax who? In the past, there were gift and death duties . They sort to reduce the passing of wealth ( often the result effort or work) between people . I recall the National Party removed these taxes.
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  788. They are on remand for to long! Why are people on remand for so long?
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  789. Why was this information declosed when PM was making his press statement earlier in the week?
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  790. ​@Ian Wilson Japan would be in control of NZ if things had not changed during WW2.
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  791. ​@Noema Hunt land belongs to knowone. It is used and taken care of for the next generation
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  792. Principals of common law and the source our laws must be up held.
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  793. For Auckland, if 50% of industry moved from the Isthmus to say Howick or the East Coast Bays it would change peoples movements..
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  794. If one reflects on the development of the north shore and Pakuranga with rail and bus lane through the 1950s to say 1975. They were growing suburbs.
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  795. We have the current situation due National. During the period 1949 to 1984, National was the government for 29 years, and it chose roads over rail and public transportation. Remember National abolished the bridge toil ( in 1977 I think 47 years ago, just think how much money would have been collected and in bank for a second crossing ). Recently they stopped the regional petrol tax without introducing the congestion charges. So Auckland is short money again.
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  796. I wonder how much revenue from royalisties does the Oz government get compared to nz?
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  797. 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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  798. The National spoke person clearly identifies a problem with private business. They choose a selling price that see them sell stuff. Suppliers to supermarkets have identified that they markups were 12 to 15% before the goods sold supermarkets, but now the markup is 30 to 45%. What will National do about this long standing issue?
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  799. You see the Auckland Mayor points out the error of the National and ACT government from 2009-2017 .
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  800. I noticed the other day N Willis was wearing very high heels. What is her height compared to Ruth Richardson?
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  801. What tasks will not be performed at the ministry of education? Detailed ! If this means the balance of staff are more productive. What will happen?
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  802. Did removal of depreciation deductible create pressure to increase rents?
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  803. @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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  804. 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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  805. Who will choose to live near the new prison?
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  806. 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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  807. 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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  808. How can the Act Party improve public health to piont private health srinks to the piont private health disappears.
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  809. Phosphate price increased due international prices.
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  810. If the left wing MPs stand as independent candidates will this benefit the people in electorates ?
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  811. TOP have said they will abstain from Supply and confidence
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  812. 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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  813. Does the National Party candidate think the fact income increased over a long period increased by 54% where house purchase prices increased 400%, is problem and how will they changed policy to fix this economic issue with out reducing food production land.
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  814. MP is incorrect. He will not acknowledge that they wrong.
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  815. In 1950 life expectancy was 68 and this has increased to 82 as at 2021. Plus we have let in lots people since 2009. What did National do in past to stop the pay as you go system and change it to save as you go? Labour did 1972 and 2000 National stopped or reduced these systems. Why you should ask?
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  816. Mike Moore left school at 14 and was a minister in a government and was the head of WTO. A man born in Northland from a simple background and working class person. Low income family.
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  817. Ireland is part of the EU.
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  818. Road repair is good point like this and water system in councils.
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  819. A government could give a subsidy of say 25% of this new infrastructure. It used to happen with roading.
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  820. Erica for Deputy PM.
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  821. What % of nz was born overseas in 1960?
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  822. Crime: Indian jewelry business, the current government would fix crime . They say it has not reduced and may have got worse since the election. Six months and no effect on crime.
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  823. 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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  824. Who does Auckland City compare itself too?
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  825. What does National not like ACT?
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  826. He talked about GST up to 28%. Auckland Uni professor pointed out if GST was 30% then personal income tax can almost go zero the bottom 2/3s of income earners.
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  827. Private early child hood centers are there for profit in the main.
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  828. Clearly, it is not possible to cover all loopholes.
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  829. That is a good question should he have known.
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  830. In 1975 . I saw of oz youth coming to nz to backpack, hitchhike, work etc. Airfares were 70.00 and living was $2 @ day. NZ First says. Let's take back NZ . In 1970 Uni was free. No GST. Targeted sales taxes and income tax rates were higher. Who knows, what the best thing is.
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  831. I like what you say about accents.
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  832. You can see that at Canterbury University there are different opinions about teaching to read methods. The current minister is picking one idea over the other.
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  833. He should shifted be an Education minister and give Seymour Fishers
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  834. The 30th May 2024 was 65 years since Auckland Harbour bridge was opened. Over the period 1950 to 2017 ( 28 years of National and no train track for commuters and travelers from Orewa to Queen Street.) ( also Labour 21 years with short periods as governments prior to 1984).
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  835. Recall the state of Middlemore hospital in 2017.
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  836. I looked up the Reserve Bank of NZ site and their predictions for Inflation CPI in August 2023 report for December 2024 Qtr. Their report of August 2023 predicted 2 to 3 % . This suggests that Labour fiscal policies would have resulted in the 2.2% CPI December 2024.
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  837. 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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  838. Does the whole approach include phonics and code language?
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  839. PM religious beliefs drop. Is this a positive or a negative?
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  840. Kalmanara community gardens( Ponsonby, Auckland) and OMG organic gadrens ( Eden Terrance , Auckland) good ideas. Why are places like these not part of the budget?
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  841. Green,NZ First, The Maori Party for a government with Labour support with confidence and supply.
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  842. Neoliberal economics!
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  843. Can poeple recall the government "development finance corporation "? Was this not a fund funded from tax $ to drive innovation?
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  844. Like reading, writing and maths. New minister acknowledged it was in place for an hour in most if not all schools already before the election.
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  845. He could not say how much they think the congestion charge could be. It seems it must going to be high, given that he will not indicate an amount.
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  846. He was rather soft on tax evasion! ( criminal act . Even more an act of not being a good citizen . ) He talked abouthard working people of NZ , tax evasion and benefit fruad are both deliberate acts. Yes a moral issue!
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  847.  @Jon.Morimoto  people talk to their parents and grandparents in most families.
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  848.  @Jon.Morimoto  people can read!
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  849.  @Jon.Morimoto  If history is not passed down generations then personal experiences of the effects governments is lost.
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  850. Does the minister involved in the discussion who holds economic qualifications " In 1980 an average house cost 28 k, 20% deposit on 20 year term was 5,600, 12% interest, rent was $57.00 a week, household income was $9,000. Rent was 28% of income, and mortgage repayment was 33%. By 2000 it was 171k, $34,500,8.5%, $190,$55,000, 18% rent, 23% mortgage, by 2023 it was 899k,179,000,7.19%,600 pw, inc 125k, 25% rent and 46% mortgage. So how in the government going solve this balance? What timeline will it set itself?
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  851. What extra spending will go to protect Auckland Harbour and wildlife?
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  852. He says a lot of general states and lacks details.
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  853. 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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  854. ACT have dogma against organized labour.
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  855. ACT will not exam or piont out faults with National.
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  856. Why exactly have they discussed every cabinet meeting about ferries each week? That is 52 meetings!
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  857. 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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  858. Tariffs! Who get money paid?
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  859. 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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  860. I guess it was to provide opportunities for business. Think why did National sign the UN document on indigenous rights?
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  861. UK billionaires could build hospitals and provide free services.
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  862. 2017-2023 18,000 statehouses were built. This increased supply.
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  863. Danger in Europe! USA are fueling wars may be!
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  864. What waste happens in private businesses? It affects the price people pay.
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  865. Low turn out of voters! Is that bad for labour?
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  866. It is an important point about housing costs. Look back to the 1960s. The debt based economy is a problem! Politically avoid discussion matter!
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  867. In 1974 the harbour crossing across to Pt. Chevalier was dosmissed to softness of the seabed. Mayor Brown miss this out when expressed his view.
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  868. You are wise. The government is following an adjenda. It wants to change what influence students. ( slaves! It stopped mainly in reaction to slaves fight against their masters . But the narrative is told about UK government think ot was wrong so let's change things)
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  869. The three party government in NZ need think about USA person speaking as he highlights why it could be a one term government.
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  870. The Tamaki renewal project is doing ok.
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  871. We need our population to continue to decline. We need to change lifestyle to suit work and non-work periods. Old people can still work in offices and shops. Lots Part-time and flexible work hours.
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  872. He does not mention any troublesome ethnic group and if there is a problem within schools . Could he say is it how people teach or how headmasters manage resources. He very general in what he says.
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  873. Labour have increased apprenticeship, and businesses think what they did in this area.
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  874. Principals of schools don't know the details of ministers' thinking. So what is the current minister actually personal knowledge of area?
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  875. Currently, the MOE has lots of reach about up dating methods of teaching. The Northland principal pointed out that in the past, experts on a subject were funded, so every teacher had support in each primary school. Why did this get removed prior to 2017?
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  876. He states about negative messages. Nationals electronic adverts have more negative. Information from internet monoitirs have stated.
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  877. Will the reintroduction of regional duty on petrol in Auckland reduce the money supply and so dampen inflation pressure?
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  878. National talk about stable! Does National agree with government asset sales ?
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  879. 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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  880. People choose not to be teachers. It was a private choice.
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  881. https://youtu.be/VMXWUeH5Y48?si=_vKZ6GL4-Rva_KCV
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  882. Government is there to ensure information disclose is accurate and quality of good is fit forepurpose.
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  883. Mandate! NZ First said must have mandate vote for laws. If they support laws only in their manifesto. This a test for words of NZ First.
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  884. Ferries! Why is this not on track?
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  885. @tajtandoori9076  Does that mean the demand has stopped? Or are they creating demand for private rentals?
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  886. National removed death duties and gift duties in the past.
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  887. Bank economist are part of the news flow.
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  888. Public Harbour Boards , Electricity productions, 3 waters and Public housing are things Neoliberal don't like.
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  889. Housing NZ have a current plan for solar.
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  890. 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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  891. Interesting what he talked about wind power and another interview on Q & A which highlight potential projects on hold due economic demand issues I think was said. In the 1960s the government would have just built them as the long term interest had greater importance.
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  892. The property site has reported that housing permits and completed builds have gone down drastically under the three party government.
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  893. A tax is compulsory pay to the crown( government).
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  894. 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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  895. Wind farms. Lots concents have been approved but not built yet. Why?
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  896. 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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  897. As they are not in government. There is no issue.
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  898. About a year ago medical school got international recognition and so it makes it easier for graduates to come to NZ to work. So the world views are changing.
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  899. So does the private sector contribute to inflation?
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  900. Which farmers , orchards ,crop producers currently produce their product in away with low green house games in NZ and make an ok income?
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  901. Erica the current minister of Education said while she was in the opposite that a minister ( associate minister) serves at pleasure of the PM. So, in executing his ministerial, D Seymour must be completing his duties in a way that does not give displeasure to the PM.
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  902. Are they being disloyal to King Charles III?
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  903. 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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  904. So is there another job for police! Gang patches! What next job for police?
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  905. How about this issue created by this current cabinet..Three Southland roads are at risk of reverting to gravel as the district council struggles to maintain its network amid funding issues. A report prepared for a Wednesday meeting said Southland District Council had the second largest road network in the country with close to 5,000km of roads. But with a small ratepayer base — and unable to secure enough funding from the National Land Transport Plan — it was now having to make sacrifices.
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  906. 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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  907. Workforce plan! If we think about private the business model "demand and supply" .How does a response happen?
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  908. Covid 19 enquiry. Look at Englands enquiry.
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  909. Hold National to account for its failure in the 28 years from 1949 to 1984.
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  910. A group of independent candidates should promote a referendum on PR systems.
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  911. What is income? In general, it could be said income is a result of effort or work. If the value of your business increases, it is due to effort. So, the definition of income is not exact .
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  912. Productive investment! The PM could answer this questions to move money away from property investment.
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  913. Employees being explorated is all down employers ( private business) Act and National Party supporters. Governments. Recall Act want decrease Union activity and National is more moderate to Act.
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  914. 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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  915. These two people are in cabinet. They should know.
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  916. Is it a tobacco tax being used to fund health?
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  917. Political Capital! ACT and NZ First make this choice.
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  918. Live exports! First class seats , economy seats and cargo !
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  919. Is the current government trying not build extra dwellings so there will not be sn over supply.
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  920. In New Zealand in 1970 it cost 3x a person's salary to buy an average house but now in 2023 it cost 6x a person's salary. So home ownership has gone down. Neoliberal economics has failed. Thomas Piketty’s book helps point this out.
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  921. Productivity. I watch usa economic guy shoe how since mid 80s if not the mid 70s Productivity gains are not reflected in income growth.
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  922. 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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  923. Which is nicer location Thailand, Vietnam or NZ?
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  924. Wider social issues ! So minister agrees with D Lange.
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  925. Yes, this week's finalization of an investigation was achieved under existing laws. The PM will never acknowledge this fact .
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  926. It's interesting how the EU president talks about subsidies on electric cars. Farm products in the EU subsidized, and there are tariffs.
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  927. Does NZ First agree with selling off NZ?
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  928. Seals and birds near Kaikora on the east coast of the south island. Their food supply is disappearing. Why? The sea is warming. Why?
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  929. The 25.00 dollars equates how much per litre?
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  930. ​@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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  931. Which people is he talking keeping in touch?
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  932. 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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  933. Why did they not become a minority government?
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  934. 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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  935. Is the new government working against these ideas with S Jones ,C Bishop, and D Seymour ministries?
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  936. @HulitaTauveli  In general, yes. Each minister advocates on behalf of the 68 MPs regulations designed to protect the environment should be put aside.
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  937. What is return on capital for vehicle production firms? Now and over a period of time.
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  938. Will the Act Party do this? They talk about being bold.
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  939. Thanks
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  940. 59 years ago Auckland airport opened. Since then National has been the government for half of that time but no rail was planned. It was even the government the 10 years that immediately followed.
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  941. Covid19 was like a war in the world without a shot being fired.
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  942. The Gospel sets out that we do not need excess to have a happy life.
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  943. Seymour! Regulations! Scaffolding! Were the Regulation enough? A minor party , yes. They minority view. It should be a royal commission. Associate Justice minister. Suggests P Goldsmith is not up to job. The ACT part policy may be unclear. He needs worry about airforce planes and income tax changes.
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  944. Truancy is 100 year issue. Absents from school measures are not simple numbers.
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  945. This pioint by Garyseconomic YouTube post highlighted this use.
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  946. Land prices can be fixed at today's price by law.
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  947.  @frederickmiles327  price controls! Are you suggesting the National Government of the 1970s was communists when put price and wage freezes in place?
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  948.  @frederickmiles327  Such idea is not so likely to limit supply. Neo liberal polices have issues also.
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  949. This man does have personal know of these tax matters. If W Peters was beginning asked you get different style answer and the MP for Epsom would have different answer.
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  950. 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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  951. AI v farmers?
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  952. The minister could not list businesses which were created that manufacture goods for sales locally or exported.
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  953. Wearing a suit can create dominance compared to t-shirts.
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  954. 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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  955. Good point! Inflation shift does this. One must think,why is there inflation? It is due to the owners of resources increasing prices (which the market is willing to pay). Why do they do this?
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  956. ACT sorting out hospitality at hairdresses, which 40 year old regulation established by National.
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  957. 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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  958. Medium density housing. Will the government provide low cost loans to Auckland to councils?
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  959. Apple trees! Is this natural!
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  960. Industry has a resistance to changes which affect profit.
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  961. Inflationary effects are due to COVID-19 economic rules slowing economies and some people saved money and have money to spend . The effect of the Ukraine conflict and inflation and shortages are caused by governments interfering in economic activity. Also people must recall the NATO/EU has been training and supporting Ukraine for 6 to 8 years. The seem to say in this question time seems to recall the 1930s
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  962. Interesting how the minister is only now publicly saying the associate minister was wrong to speak about teacher only days after 4 months. Interesting?
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  963. I guess the organization which has just been abolished had an independent role. Similar idea of the mental health minister. Gives people a voice.
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  964. Why not introduce your new ideas?
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  965. Reasonable force! Yes doubt exists.
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  966. 59 years ago Auckland airport opened. Since then National has been the government for half of that time but no rail was planned. It was even the government the 10 years that immediately followed
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  967. Labour,National, Act,NZ First, Greens and The Maori party want reduce crime.
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  968. A new paper is backing claims Auckland's 2016 unitary plan changes, saw more houses built , and kept a lid on rents. Earlier research by Auckland University economists said the plan changes resulted in 22-thousand more building consents being issued, than would have happened otherwise. However, online critiques of that research claimed the results of Auckland University's three studies were `utterly implausible.'   And that their findings were a `myth.'  Motu Research has looked into the dispute, with a new paper reviewing both perspectives. It has upheld the Auckland University studies’ findings. Motu Research senior economist Stuart Donovan the says critiques of the Auckland planning decision have persisted,  and have crept into the decision-making around housing supply by other councils.
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  969. We can see business owners have good will for change but must guard their business.
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  970. So, is the interest paid by households going to make anyone wealthier?
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  971. Will there be an overhang?
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  972. Remember overseas votes! They changed the numbers of MPs each party had on election night. These people are not in polls.
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  973. Protect the pension age! Pay as you go does not work. ( people who earnt a wage paid 1 and 6 in the pound which government set aside for pension payments) This was established between 1969 to 1972 and saw Labour save as you go system introduced. National repealed it on idea such big fund would buy 100% of NZ. Labour created the super fund and kiwi Saver in 2000. National watered it down. But now! National and other parties are looking for overseas pension funds to fund NZ and tolls (tax) pay overseas counties money. So what National said was bad in 1975 is ok to a limited degree now!
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  974. 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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  975. The medical world is always learning about our bodies.
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  976. 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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  977. I am from New Zealand. I see that the federal and state government structure creates issues. You see it in the States, Australia, and Canada .
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  978. Tax is a cost business. If all businesses are only owned by Kiwis, then that could be ok.
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  979. The broadcasting matter! ACT is not supporting this government bill I understand what D Seymour stated.
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  980. Locally elected people! Sounds like the new a system is so similar to Labour except cogoverance.
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  981. Covid 19 illness! It shows she does not show interest in the sickness of teachers sometimes.
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  982. 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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  983. Commentary identified that future funding for some activities was not budgeted before the election. It is surprising that the MP didn't know this!
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  984. The way she is talking it seems she is focused on lower income groups. Is this not concept of Labour? As a public servant or in same type of role as R Campbell did. As a candidate she is political .
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  985. When will we have 100,000 state houses?
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  986. You can clearly see that the guy from the productive commission spoke with good logic . This is why ACT abolished this commission.
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  987. Good quote of what S Jones said. The minister had to be forced agree or disagree with S Jones ( NZ First). If you look back to 1990s S Jones expressed bold views before and even now. His views of the past and the present are part the current governments view.
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  988. The current Mayor of Auckland has highlighted that Auckland's needs are different .
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  989. 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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  990. How will things transfer into the main body?
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  991. So after the last election, National and Labour should have formed a government ? More likely, Greens and National should form a government. The current three parties often openly talk against government policy.
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  992. This guy is ex IRD Commissioner and now works for private industry to reduce tax costs.
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  993. Everyone does not get the same benefits.
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  994. 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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  995. 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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  996. ​ @cki0 Yes, a very important factor. When gold was used it did not favour a currency . The deal for you refer to reflects Brics aims in general.
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  997. Has he been introduced to Winston Peters yet?
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  998. Can the three party government control spending....The controversial Mt Messenger Bypass project on State Highway 3 has received a funding boost after a $10 million budget blowout. The Taranaki project's $280 million budget has jumped 30 percent - an increase of more than $85 million. The blow-out was only revealed after an Official Information Act request and more increases are likely for the project - where just one kilometre of road has been progressed to what has been described as a "sub-grade" level. The "additional interim funding" takes the total cost of the project to $365.1 million. NZTA Waka Kotahi said it expected to confirm a "revised indicative cost estimate" for the bypass in the second half of this year.
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  999. As I understand it. Banks borrow money (currency) from the central bank at OCR to balance flows of currency between banks. So if the debt based economy is changed, we could be better off.
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  1000. A point but do need to know the meaning! What do parliamentary services do?
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  1001. https://youtu.be/6zgecwer-oo?si=dkxUASxnw6fIImmG Good example of learned person.
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  1002. 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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  1003. Given this situation for sick leave, parental leave, domestic leave, annual holiday leave. Should the USA adopt some of the ideas from Europe, New Zealand, and Australia .
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  1004. The debt based economy is an issue. Banks don't have assets to back loans (currency) like before in the form of gold. There are also no assets to loan ratios now to limit lending. So the money supply increases.
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  1005. Does Act agree with these tax ideas?
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  1006. Labour should been bold and changed the water reforms around co governance to say 70:30 on the appointed boards. This would reduced feeling.
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  1007. If you read the history of conflict in 1916 to 1922 it will help see the history about this conflict.
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  1008. This is a peroid in the electrolal cycle were non-government parties ideas are not viewed as words only. So, they need to be able to explain in detail.
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  1009. Would it have cost less to have coalition talks in parliament only than what actually happened? Or they could have gone to an army camp or stayed on transport ship which navy has?
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  1010. Recall parental leave entitlement has increased and payments to parents at home have increased.
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  1011. I just listened to Denis Noble discuss a scientific issue in research. It is clear that our world is not a simple place.
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  1012. Migratant exploration was about private business not following rules.
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  1013. Left NZ to work away from NZ. Brain drain as they call it.
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  1014. If we did not import people ( including kids), we may not have a teacher shortage, and people did not flock to Auckland . Solution!
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  1015. Numeracy project was well supported. The learning materials were so similar so not completely new.
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