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This political discussion thread shows New Zealand voters grappling with upcoming election choices, with recent posts revealing deep skepticism about all major parties' promises and capabilities. The conversation has evolved from initial enthusiasm for political debate to serious concerns about economic management and policy credibility. wizard of Tauranga #7 recently highlighted dramatic government spending increases, noting expenditure jumped from $99b to $151b under Labour - nearly 9% annual growth compared to just 1.5% previously.

Housing and economic policies dominate the recent discussions, with Bruce #8 sharing IMF findings that New Zealand housing values are 50% overpriced, suggesting anyone who bought since 2018 faces negative equity. dean #14 recently confirmed this housing crisis from personal experience, noting first-home buyers are suffering from FOMO while facing limited options of overpriced, poor-quality entry-level homes. The conversation reveals widespread concern about policy implementation, with miket12 #12 exposing how Labour's promised free dental care faces capacity constraints - only 60 dental students accepted annually despite 550 applications, while non-teaching staff increased 50% since 2017.

Political credibility has become a major theme in recent posts, with leaders facing scrutiny over their authenticity and competence. John Nick #17 recently criticized National's tax policy as being based purely on personal opinions about real estate markets, while Lord Gnome of Mooloolaba #24 and John Nick #38 expressed concerns about National's finance spokesperson's mathematical capabilities and qualifications. The discussion reveals voters feeling caught between failed Labour promises and potentially unprepared National alternatives, with many expressing frustration at having to choose between inadequate options while fundamental issues like housing, healthcare, and economic management remain unresolved.

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Hmmmmm is the substance of his argument less relevant?
Re-introducing tax deductibility is unaffordable. It may be inflationary, which doesn't help the cost of living.
There should be a disincentive to purchasing existing homes for investment/speculation in the current housing climate.
100% Rizzah, thanks.
 
Dirty pricks go and put their dirty mits on my freshly painted ceilings when installing lights. Gumby’s
I went on to a building site last week where the owner was doing an addition as well as removing some existing lights and replacing them with downlights. Instead of going into the ceiling space to check where any structural elements might be, the sparky had just picked up his reticulating saw and started cutting.... and cut out around a third of the width of the bottom chord of a truss.... which happened to be a girder truss supporting around 1/4 of the roof.

But did Einstein stop there? Of course not, as he wanted the downlights to line up, he cut through the bottom chord of the same truss some 4.0m away. When he was asked why he didn't just get the builder to patch the ceiling and move the line of the downlights over 300mm, he just shrugged his shoulders.

No wonder they need a safe place!!!!
 
I went on to a building site last week where the owner was doing an addition as well as removing some existing lights and replacing them with downlights. Instead of going into the ceiling space to check where any structural elements might be, the sparky had just picked up his reticulating saw and started cutting.... and cut out around a third of the width of the bottom chord of a truss.... which happened to be a girder truss supporting around 1/4 of the roof.

But did Einstein stop there? Of course not, as he wanted the downlights to line up, he cut through the bottom chord of the same truss some 4.0m away. When he was asked why he didn't just get the builder to patch the ceiling and move the line of the downlights over 300mm, he just shrugged his shoulders.

No wonder they need a safe place!!!!
Butcher
 
I went on to a building site last week where the owner was doing an addition as well as removing some existing lights and replacing them with downlights. Instead of going into the ceiling space to check where any structural elements might be, the sparky had just picked up his reticulating saw and started cutting.... and cut out around a third of the width of the bottom chord of a truss.... which happened to be a girder truss supporting around 1/4 of the roof.

But did Einstein stop there? Of course not, as he wanted the downlights to line up, he cut through the bottom chord of the same truss some 4.0m away. When he was asked why he didn't just get the builder to patch the ceiling and move the line of the downlights over 300mm, he just shrugged his shoulders.

No wonder they need a safe place!!!!
Meh… we all know engineers over engineer everything.

Nothing like the skill of chiseling wood through a downright hole without damaging the edge.

Gotta think of our mates the plasterers and painters!

That’s why we get paid the big buck on site.
 
Nothing like the skill of chiseling wood through a downright hole without damaging the edge.

Gotta think of our mates the plasterers and painters!

That’s why we get paid the big buck on site.
A quick question. A friend of mine owns a place built in the early 90's. Last week, his son was mowing the lawns and chopped through the wire leading to the grounding bar/electrode. He doesn't think it's necessary to get it fixed while I've told him he should.

Thoughts?
 
I attended Auckland Uni last year, its a study space that is funded by the Tuakana Programme, a Māori and Pacific mentorship programme that is available across the faculties. There are generally events or tutoring sessions held there for the programme. BUT if its empty anyone can sit in there not just Māori and Pacific Islanders although the wording of that sign can definitely be interpreted that way.
 
A quick question. A friend of mine owns a place built in the early 90's. Last week, his son was mowing the lawns and chopped through the wire leading to the grounding bar/electrode. He doesn't think it's necessary to get it fixed while I've told him he should.

Thoughts?
Needs to be fixed. Technically it should be safe without it for all practical purposes as the earth peg is a backup but when there’s a fault you want it there!
 
I attended Auckland Uni last year, its a study space that is funded by the Tuakana Programme, a Māori and Pacific mentorship programme that is available across the faculties. There are generally events or tutoring sessions held there for the programme. BUT if its empty anyone can sit in there not just Māori and Pacific Islanders although the wording of that sign can definitely be interpreted that way.
Anything to whip up rage for votes, I agree with Dr Julie Douglas, politicians are causing the division not "woke ideology", whatever that is.

Erica Stanford is starting to sound like the most rational one there. (also the hottest, but that's not important right now).
 
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