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wait, the PM went to Samoa but didn't bother to go to the site of the first navy boat to sink in over 70 years? Didn't bother to speak to affected locals?

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1851141751995543852#m

Published: October 29, 2024 05:59

wait, the PM went to Samoa but didn't bother to go to the site of the first navy boat to sink in over 70 years? Didn't bother to speak to affected locals? nitter.poast.org/RawiriTaonui/status/1851113504432124232#m

10,000 construction and 5,000 manufacturing jobs lost in the past year as the govt has cancelled partially complete infrastructure projects in transport, housing, health, and education Health Care & Social Assistance jobs up, for now, but health & disability cuts starting to hit

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1851039512992104863#m

Published: October 28, 2024 23:13

10,000 construction and 5,000 manufacturing jobs lost in the past year as the govt has cancelled partially complete infrastructure projects in transport, housing, health, and education Health Care & Social Assistance jobs up, for now, but health &…

NZ isnt short of capital for investment build capacity lacking (although Nats' infrastructure bonfire is freeing up some). throwing in more $ just means inflation & higher build costs foreign investment that adds capacity, all good. but PPPs etc are just high interest borrowing

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Published: October 28, 2024 21:51

NZ isnt short of capital for investment build capacity lacking (although Nats' infrastructure bonfire is freeing up some). throwing in more $ just means inflation & higher build costs foreign investment that adds capacity, all good. but PPPs etc are just…

Willis & the ferries Reti & Dunedin hospital Stanford & school builds Bishop & state houses Has a government ever flushed more money down the drain by stopping partially completed projects with no replacement? Not to mention the harm this is doing to the construction sector

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1850998629466882277#m

Published: October 28, 2024 20:30

Willis & the ferries Reti & Dunedin hospital Stanford & school builds Bishop & state houses Has a government ever flushed more money down the drain by stopping partially completed projects with no replacement? Not to mention the harm this is doing to the…

Labour shouldn't take too long over its tax debate. keep it simple and frame around the outcome: Health Rescue Investment Fund paid for by tax on profits from the sale of investment properties Keep it to investment properties, basically extending bright line test to all of them

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1850980075908288974#m

Published: October 28, 2024 19:16

Labour shouldn't take too long over its tax debate. keep it simple and frame around the outcome: Health Rescue Investment Fund paid for by tax on profits from the sale of investment properties Keep it to investment properties, basically extending bright…

This will be concerning to govt strategists. In Feb, voters trusted National most on 8 of the 10 top issues. Now, it's 3 out of 10 And National's position vs Labour on top 3 issues is worsenng rapidly. Cost of living: +16% in Feb, +5% now Health: +1%. now -9% Economy: +25%, +11%

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Published: October 28, 2024 19:11

This will be concerning to govt strategists. In Feb, voters trusted National most on 8 of the 10 top issues. Now, it's 3 out of 10 And National's position vs Labour on top 3 issues is worsenng rapidly. Cost of living: +16% in Feb, +5% now Health: +1%. now…

I see the local cookers are trying to intimate their American brethren, like usual.

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Published: October 27, 2024 10:36

I see the local cookers are trying to intimate their American brethren, like usual. nitter.poast.org/franks_lawyer/status/1850230295058153596#m

if the govt wants to capitalise kiwibank, the cheapest way to do that is for the govt to put in the capital. privatisation can be done to put in capital but it just means profits flow to private investors at high rates of return. Treasury just loves privatisation.

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Published: October 26, 2024 07:18

if the govt wants to capitalise kiwibank, the cheapest way to do that is for the govt to put in the capital. privatisation can be done to put in capital but it just means profits flow to private investors at high rates of return. Treasury just loves…

Not sure how a public servant declaring her conflict of interest to her employer as per the code of practice, and the Ministry deciding not to inform the Minister, has anything to do public servant's sister's wife?

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1849325812408885357#m

Published: October 24, 2024 05:43

Not sure how a public servant declaring her conflict of interest to her employer as per the code of practice, and the Ministry deciding not to inform the Minister, has anything to do public servant's sister's wife?

on average, they've got only $58 a fortnight. has the govt said how many families are actually getting the $150 a fortnigjt?

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1849289114254016857#m

Published: October 24, 2024 03:17

on average, they've got only $58 a fortnight. has the govt said how many families are actually getting the $150 a fortnigjt? nitter.poast.org/NZNationalParty/status/1849284723140641222#m

update: 30% of eligible families have now got payments but the average payment has dropped to $385. https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/30000-households-get-familyboost-payments

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Published: October 23, 2024 23:21

update: 30% of eligible families have now got payments but the average payment has dropped to $385. beehive.govt.nz/release/3000… nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1849181512090198102#m

This would be such great news if the families were all going into new homes - not into cars and garages or on the street. This is part of the problem of governing by narrow, contextless metrics, rather than real outcomes.

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Published: October 23, 2024 23:16

This would be such great news if the families were all going into new homes - not into cars and garages or on the street. This is part of the problem of governing by narrow, contextless metrics, rather than real outcomes.…

early days, but signs of a sustained rise in landlords buying properties with mortgages since the govt restored the mortgage interest tax break.

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1849226271936655650#m

Published: October 23, 2024 23:07

early days, but signs of a sustained rise in landlords buying properties with mortgages since the govt restored the mortgage interest tax break.

On average, families are receiving $390 - only 40% of the $975 promoted. And only 16% of eligible families had received any money as of last week.

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Published: October 23, 2024 20:10

On average, families are receiving $390 - only 40% of the $975 promoted. And only 16% of eligible families had received any money as of last week. nitter.poast.org/chrisluxonmp/status/1849180887763824929#m

So, the Government, by using it's incredible management skills, has made school lunches cost less. How? By making them smaller, less healthy, available to fewer kids, and putting the cost of heating and distribution on to schools. Amazing stuff.

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Published: October 23, 2024 04:47

So, the Government, by using it's incredible management skills, has made school lunches cost less. How? By making them smaller, less healthy, available to fewer kids, and putting the cost of heating and distribution on to schools. Amazing stuff.…

“I need the kind of generals that Hitler had” Ones that are good at losing to the Russians?

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Published: October 23, 2024 01:32

“I need the kind of generals that Hitler had” Ones that are good at losing to the Russians? nitter.poast.org/TheAtlantic/status/1848821593855955003#m

Using retrospective legislation to override an elected local council without consultation and waste $18m of investment in a regional freshwater plan. Yet another day of this govt using dodgy processes, wasting money and ignoring what people want. https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360460426/shocking-shameful-reaction-over-government-nullifying-council-vote

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Published: October 23, 2024 01:23

Using retrospective legislation to override an elected local council without consultation and waste $18m of investment in a regional freshwater plan. Yet another day of this govt using dodgy processes, wasting money and ignoring what people want. …

checking folklore books at the library for the story where Robin Hood decreases the size of kids' meals and makes them less nutritious so that landlords can have tax cuts.

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1848854710280982611#m

Published: October 22, 2024 22:31

checking folklore books at the library for the story where Robin Hood decreases the size of kids' meals and makes them less nutritious so that landlords can have tax cuts. nitter.poast.org/NewstalkZB/status/1848837231492141260#m

Last week, Nicola Willis told families "Apply for FamilyBoost, get your $975 today". The famous $75 a week But, actually, she only budgeted $33pw average for 100,000 families Now, she's admitted the 16,000 families who have actually got money have only been paid $30pw average

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1848851575890174279#m

Published: October 22, 2024 22:19

Last week, Nicola Willis told families "Apply for FamilyBoost, get your $975 today". The famous $75 a week But, actually, she only budgeted $33pw average for 100,000 families Now, she's admitted the 16,000 families who have actually got money have only…

Q: Did he call the worker a 'loser'? Q: Did he form up the shape of an 'L' on his forehead? Q: Was he looking kind of dumb with his finger and his thumb in the shape of an L on his forehead? Q: Do the years start coming and they don't stop coming?

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1848552583503417844#m

Published: October 22, 2024 02:30

Q: Did he call the worker a 'loser'? Q: Did he form up the shape of an 'L' on his forehead? Q: Was he looking kind of dumb with his finger and his thumb in the shape of an L on his forehead? Q: Do the years start coming and they don't stop coming?…

wonder how much water maintenance could be paid for with the salary of this government observer. Another new high paid back office job while the frontline gets cut.

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1848543493158772907#m

Published: October 22, 2024 01:54

wonder how much water maintenance could be paid for with the salary of this government observer. Another new high paid back office job while the frontline gets cut. nitter.poast.org/tmurphyNZ/status/1848534865677037892#m

One month from maiden speech to being suspended. I know there's been a candidate or two who were found to be ineligible post-election but has there been a quicker fall from grace for an MP that actually made it as far as being sworn in?

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Published: October 21, 2024 22:42

One month from maiden speech to being suspended. I know there's been a candidate or two who were found to be ineligible post-election but has there been a quicker fall from grace for an MP that actually made it as far as being sworn in?…

it's nuts that the government's electricity plan is to lock us into using the most expensive fuel available AND expose us to international price shocks. We should be investing in cheap solar and wind with batteries, and fixing the system that encourages gentailers to underinvest

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1848236178484437328#m

Published: October 21, 2024 05:33

it's nuts that the government's electricity plan is to lock us into using the most expensive fuel available AND expose us to international price shocks. We should be investing in cheap solar and wind with batteries, and fixing the system that encourages…

"The only long term answer to housing affordability around NZ is more supply." Meanwhile "Housing Minister Chris Bishop, in response to a Written Parliamentary question, confirmed 69 social housing projects had been cancelled, totalling 532 homes." https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/350453712/social-housing-projects-more-500-homes-axed

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Published: October 21, 2024 05:15

"The only long term answer to housing affordability around NZ is more supply." Meanwhile "Housing Minister Chris Bishop, in response to a Written Parliamentary question, confirmed 69 social housing projects had been cancelled, totalling 532 homes."…

what's to stop me or any other business owner from pulling this trick and turning taxable income from the business into tax free loan repayments?

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1848082911427436959#m

Published: October 20, 2024 19:24

what's to stop me or any other business owner from pulling this trick and turning taxable income from the business into tax free loan repayments? nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1848082659810877847#m

Hang on -family sells business to charity they control (tax free capital gain) -charity pays for business with a 'loan' from family (money-go-round) -business profits are now not profits and flow to the family as tax-free 'loan' repayments seems dubious? https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/best-start-payments-to-rich-list-founders-rockets-to-37m-payment/M2A2CCJATBEBVD3DAE5HBJABMM/

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1848082659810877847#m

Published: October 20, 2024 19:23

Hang on -family sells business to charity they control (tax free capital gain) -charity pays for business with a 'loan' from family (money-go-round) -business profits are now not profits and flow to the family as tax-free 'loan' repayments seems dubious?…

Taxpayers Unions continuing to be apologists for the record rates increaes this government has forced on us.

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1847875144997359933#m

Published: October 20, 2024 05:39

Taxpayers Unions continuing to be apologists for the record rates increaes this government has forced on us. nitter.poast.org/TaxpayersUnion/status/1847863124830859532#m

4/5s of inflation in the last quarter was driven by govt policy: -prescription charges -cancelling of 3 waters boosting rates & water charges -construction crash boosting rents The total inflation number was only low because the economy is so weak large sectors are in deflation.

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1847370672252838213#m

Published: October 18, 2024 20:14

4/5s of inflation in the last quarter was driven by govt policy: -prescription charges -cancelling of 3 waters boosting rates & water charges -construction crash boosting rents The total inflation number was only low because the economy is so weak large…

nothing says 'genuine remorse' like a letter hastily written when you learn it's coming out in the media

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1847168606054109532#m

Published: October 18, 2024 06:51

nothing says 'genuine remorse' like a letter hastily written when you learn it's coming out in the media nitter.poast.org/tmurphyNZ/status/1847121418754183347#m

Penny Simmonds must be looking at her Ministerial colleagues getting away with murder and wondering why it is she got demoted and lost the disability portfolio. (cause she wasn't cutting disability support deep enough is why)

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Published: October 18, 2024 03:30

Penny Simmonds must be looking at her Ministerial colleagues getting away with murder and wondering why it is she got demoted and lost the disability portfolio. (cause she wasn't cutting disability support deep enough is why)…

RT by @ClintVSmith: Worth ending with a reminder that (a) we haven't seen a jobs collapse like this since the GFC, and (b) other countries are *not* doing the whole crush the economy to tackle inflation thing. We appear to be exceptional in our determination to punish workers and business. [Ends]

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Published: October 18, 2024 00:14

Worth ending with a reminder that (a) we haven't seen a jobs collapse like this since the GFC, and (b) other countries are *not* doing the whole crush the economy to tackle inflation thing. We appear to be exceptional in our determination to punish workers…

between half a billion (& counting) on cancelling the ferries, and $50m (& counting) on nearly 1,000 redundancy payments - Nicola Willis sure loves to spend money on not doing stuff Wonder how much breaking state house, school building, & Dunedin Hospital contracts is costing

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1846999847729254680#m

Published: October 17, 2024 19:40

between half a billion (& counting) on cancelling the ferries, and $50m (& counting) on nearly 1,000 redundancy payments - Nicola Willis sure loves to spend money on not doing stuff Wonder how much breaking state house, school building, & Dunedin Hospital…

Remarkable to hear the landlords saying a capital gains tax is ok, as long as it applies to other sectors, too. conversation is really shifting on this. https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2018960140/rents-rates-and-insurance-climb-despite-inflation-falling

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Published: October 16, 2024 19:52

Remarkable to hear the landlords saying a capital gains tax is ok, as long as it applies to other sectors, too. conversation is really shifting on this. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…

RBNZ has a track record of reacting too late and, consequently, executing wild corrections that go too far. We never needed to lift interest rates as high as we did, and we should have started easing them a year ago. RBNZ + govt austerity means we have needless unemployment

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1846402003045687505#m

Published: October 16, 2024 04:05

RBNZ has a track record of reacting too late and, consequently, executing wild corrections that go too far. We never needed to lift interest rates as high as we did, and we should have started easing them a year ago. RBNZ + govt austerity means we have…

Inflation this quarter of 0.6% but 3/4ths of that was govt imposing more costs on us. If not for prescription charges, rates & water supply increases due to govt scrapping 3 waters, inflation would be 0.17% interest rates have been far too high, too long. need to come down now

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1846389357827252522#m

Published: October 16, 2024 03:15

Inflation this quarter of 0.6% but 3/4ths of that was govt imposing more costs on us. If not for prescription charges, rates & water supply increases due to govt scrapping 3 waters, inflation would be 0.17% interest rates have been far too high, too…

it's easy to think that our economic woes are part of a global downturn - usually, they are. But not this time. Across the OECD, unemployment is unchanged since 2023. Only 3 of the 38 OECD members have had bigger unemployment rises than us. Austerity is economic poison.

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1846088898595971185#m

Published: October 15, 2024 07:21

it's easy to think that our economic woes are part of a global downturn - usually, they are. But not this time. Across the OECD, unemployment is unchanged since 2023. Only 3 of the 38 OECD members have had bigger unemployment rises than us. Austerity is…

Barb Edmonds revealed today just 9,000 families have got FamilyBoost payments, not the 100,000 the govt claimed In response, Willis said "Apply for FamilyBoost, get your $975 today" But... most families wouldn't get the vaunted $975, eh? More like $260 https://www.parliament.nz/en/pb/hansard-debates/rhr/document/HansS_20241015_051180000/3-question-no-3-finance

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Published: October 15, 2024 04:17

Barb Edmonds revealed today just 9,000 families have got FamilyBoost payments, not the 100,000 the govt claimed In response, Willis said "Apply for FamilyBoost, get your $975 today" But... most families wouldn't get the vaunted $975, eh? More like $260…

Only 10% back National & ACT's idea for non-rail ferries Meanwhile, 10 months after scrapping the ferry plan, there's still no firm replacement & costs keep rising Probably time for Willis to get on the blower with Hyundai & get those rail ferries built https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/350451182/exclusive-major-public-support-rail-enabled-ferries-new-poll

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Published: October 14, 2024 23:28

Only 10% back National & ACT's idea for non-rail ferries Meanwhile, 10 months after scrapping the ferry plan, there's still no firm replacement & costs keep rising Probably time for Willis to get on the blower with Hyundai & get those rail ferries built…

status quo bias means you see anti-clean tech people talking about the stuff that needs to be mined for solar panels, EVs, batteries etc (and can be recycled thereafter) but ignoring the 15 billion+ of tonnes of fossil fuels that are mined, transported, and burned every year

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1845947119481631026#m

Published: October 14, 2024 21:57

status quo bias means you see anti-clean tech people talking about the stuff that needs to be mined for solar panels, EVs, batteries etc (and can be recycled thereafter) but ignoring the 15 billion+ of tonnes of fossil fuels that are mined, transported,…

*if* you want people to have more kids, your policy targets should be full employment with good wages, ease of homeownership, & people not starting adulthood with tens of thousands in study debt 'Baby bonuses' don't work. You need to support household formation, not offer bribes

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1845917711978860772#m

Published: October 14, 2024 20:00

*if* you want people to have more kids, your policy targets should be full employment with good wages, ease of homeownership, & people not starting adulthood with tens of thousands in study debt 'Baby bonuses' don't work. You need to support household…

National says they're about local control... until an elected council votes against asset privatisation If the Right's so desperate to sell Wellington Airport, there's an election in less than a year. Put up pro-privatisation candidates. See how they fare https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350451403/if-we-have-make-intervention-we-will-luxon-wellington-council

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1845914786938474868#m

Published: October 14, 2024 19:49

National says they're about local control... until an elected council votes against asset privatisation If the Right's so desperate to sell Wellington Airport, there's an election in less than a year. Put up pro-privatisation candidates. See how they fare…

only 30% of voters say things are better under this govt & 40% say they're worse ... not great for the 'back on track' govt but opposition should be concerned they're not polling better in this context. It's not enough for Nats to stuff up. They need a compelling alternative

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Published: October 14, 2024 05:58

only 30% of voters say things are better under this govt & 40% say they're worse ... not great for the 'back on track' govt but opposition should be concerned they're not polling better in this context. It's not enough for Nats to stuff up. They need a…

On Breakfast, polling result shows that, after 1 yr of the Luxon govt: -30% of people think NZ is in better shape -40% think it's worse -26% the same National will be very beatable at the next election. Question is: will Labour be a credible alternative and ready to win?

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1845548177665183924#m

Published: October 13, 2024 19:32

On Breakfast, polling result shows that, after 1 yr of the Luxon govt: -30% of people think NZ is in better shape -40% think it's worse -26% the same National will be very beatable at the next election. Question is: will Labour be a credible alternative…

actual people die when health services are cut but sure, mourn the fact health services are costing more than the inadequate budget the govt set for them.

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1845323887434989871#m

Published: October 13, 2024 04:41

actual people die when health services are cut but sure, mourn the fact health services are costing more than the inadequate budget the govt set for them. nitter.poast.org/TaxpayersUnion/status/1845321587303612876#m

they've really made a mess of FamilyBoost, eh? <40% uptake. problem is high admin barrier Willis created to get it. Those very few who can get $75 a week will probably make sure they get it, but the average family is in line for under $20 a week https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/350448739/familyboost-nightmare-adding-pressure-families-union-says

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Published: October 11, 2024 19:44

they've really made a mess of FamilyBoost, eh? <40% uptake. problem is high admin barrier Willis created to get it. Those very few who can get $75 a week will probably make sure they get it, but the average family is in line for under $20 a week …

Nearly one year into the Government's pledge for 500 extra cops over two years (which, remember, was a slow-down from the rate of police recruitment under Labour) ... ... and we have -90 extra cops

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Published: October 10, 2024 22:10

Nearly one year into the Government's pledge for 500 extra cops over two years (which, remember, was a slow-down from the rate of police recruitment under Labour) ... ... and we have -90 extra cops