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nothing on the state of emergency at all today. reckon it's probably time to take a break from posting political ads and actually lead.

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1917851768052146357#m

Published: May 1, 2025 08:01

nothing on the state of emergency at all today. reckon it's probably time to take a break from posting political ads and actually lead. nitter.poast.org/chrisluxonmp/status/1917848060874612837#m

Stats NZ just sent out an email saying they missed counting the government increasing car rego in the latest inflation figures inflation should have been higher, 2.6%

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1917796877426385338#m

Published: May 1, 2025 04:23

Stats NZ just sent out an email saying they missed counting the government increasing car rego in the latest inflation figures inflation should have been higher, 2.6%

R to @ClintVSmith: Stats seems to be making more errors and delaying, even cancelling data releases in the past few months. I wonder if that's an effect of the cuts they've been forced to make

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1917796880018465230#m

Published: May 1, 2025 04:23

Stats seems to be making more errors and delaying, even cancelling data releases in the past few months. I wonder if that's an effect of the cuts they've been forced to make

the difference between this AI image and the real TPU tour is there's people in the AI image

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1917733445708689763#m

Published: May 1, 2025 00:10

the difference between this AI image and the real TPU tour is there's people in the AI image nitter.poast.org/TaxpayersUnion/status/1917727351430861223#m

one of the best things the govt can do to boost school attendance is make classrooms healthier, reducing sick days. It would also reduce the cost of relief teachers, and reduce the burden of illness across society and the economy.

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1917360283699536104#m

Published: April 29, 2025 23:28

one of the best things the govt can do to boost school attendance is make classrooms healthier, reducing sick days. It would also reduce the cost of relief teachers, and reduce the burden of illness across society and the economy.…

1. reduce government revenue by giving away billions in tax cuts to landlords, despite already being in deficit 2. Deficit gets worse 3. 'oh, no, how did that happen. Oh well, we have to cut public services now. It's the responsible thing to do'

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1917327116884127847#m

Published: April 29, 2025 21:16

1. reduce government revenue by giving away billions in tax cuts to landlords, despite already being in deficit 2. Deficit gets worse 3. 'oh, no, how did that happen. Oh well, we have to cut public services now. It's the responsible thing to do'…

RT by @ClintVSmith: Pay the doctors what they’re worth – Shane Te Pou https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/pay-the-doctors-what-theyre-worth-shane-te-pou/ABIQIVOKF5G5PKEWF246FX6Q7Q/

https://nitter.poast.org/PouTepou/status/1916182500394865042#m

Published: April 26, 2025 17:28

Pay the doctors what they’re worth – Shane Te Pou nzherald.co.nz/nz/pay-the-do…

when you heard families would get up to $250 a fortnight in tax cuts under National, did you think that meant fewer than 50 families would be getting that $250, and most would be getting sweet fa?

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1915307695533412585#m

Published: April 24, 2025 07:31

when you heard families would get up to $250 a fortnight in tax cuts under National, did you think that meant fewer than 50 families would be getting that $250, and most would be getting sweet fa? nitter.poast.org/Papaioeajake/status/1915271928744665323#m

-there's a global economic crisis happening, -climate change is accelerating, -our health system's in crisis, -40,000 jobs have been lost in the past year, -electricity prices are killing manufacturing and all we're getting from the government is performative culture war garbage

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1915288809014710325#m

Published: April 24, 2025 06:16

-there's a global economic crisis happening, -climate change is accelerating, -our health system's in crisis, -40,000 jobs have been lost in the past year, -electricity prices are killing manufacturing and all we're getting from the government is…

that should be 15%+. You have to be spending $300pw+ and 15%+ of your net income on ECE to get the full $75pw of FamilyBoost

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1915229324195881058#m

Published: April 24, 2025 02:20

that should be 15%+. You have to be spending $300pw+ and 15%+ of your net income on ECE to get the full $75pw of FamilyBoost nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1915228003552158049#m

R to @ClintVSmith: And, remember, not a cent of the $42m has gone to increasing capacity in the ECE sector. So, it will inevitably lead to price increases.. which ill hit those that have benefited the least from FamilyBoost the hardest. Don't blame the modelling. It's just a bad policy.

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1915228027879076127#m

Published: April 24, 2025 02:15

And, remember, not a cent of the $42m has gone to increasing capacity in the ECE sector. So, it will inevitably lead to price increases.. which ill hit those that have benefited the least from FamilyBoost the hardest. Don't blame the modelling. It's just…

R to @ClintVSmith: The result: of 130,000 families with ECE costs, only 54,000 have received any FamilyBoost Of $130m budgeted to go to families by now, only $42m has ($8pw per ECE family) & it's unequal. the bottom 50% of recipients have averaged just $12.50pw, while the top 10% averaged $68pw..

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1915228023055585596#m

Published: April 24, 2025 02:15

The result: of 130,000 families with ECE costs, only 54,000 have received any FamilyBoost Of $130m budgeted to go to families by now, only $42m has ($8pw per ECE family) & it's unequal. the bottom 50% of recipients have averaged just $12.50pw, while the…

R to @ClintVSmith: And, then, you require people to submit information four times a year to get the money - putting administrative burden on to both ECE centres, families, and IRD. The hassle ain't worth the money to many families, whether high income or low income...

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1915228019515621729#m

Published: April 24, 2025 02:15

And, then, you require people to submit information four times a year to get the money - putting administrative burden on to both ECE centres, families, and IRD. The hassle ain't worth the money to many families, whether high income or low income...

R to @ClintVSmith: So, you've got a situation where -very few eligible families can get $75pw FamilyBoost -most families spending money on ECE would get <$20pw -those who the money would matter most to, get the least (eg the average ECE family on $45k spends $15pw and would get $4pw FamilyBoost)...

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1915228009659060429#m

Published: April 24, 2025 02:15

So, you've got a situation where -very few eligible families can get $75pw FamilyBoost -most families spending money on ECE would get <$20pw -those who the money would matter most to, get the least (eg the average ECE family on $45k spends $15pw and would…

R to @ClintVSmith: 2) Stats data shows (as of 2019) the average family spending money on ECE spends $80pw. So most families would get <$20pw from FamilyBoost. Also, those spending the most are higher income families above the $140k abatement threshold. Low income families spend the least...

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1915228006978904139#m

Published: April 24, 2025 02:15

2) Stats data shows (as of 2019) the average family spending money on ECE spends $80pw. So most families would get <$20pw from FamilyBoost. Also, those spending the most are higher income families above the $140k abatement threshold. Low income families…

The problem with FamilyBoost is it's a poorly designed policy with high barriers to access. 1) To get $75pw, you have to be spending $300+pw on ECE & have a family income under $140k (max $107k net). So, you have to be spending 15% of your net income on ECE. Few families are...

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1915228003552158049#m

Published: April 24, 2025 02:15

The problem with FamilyBoost is it's a poorly designed policy with high barriers to access. 1) To get $75pw, you have to be spending $300+pw on ECE & have a family income under $140k (max $107k net). So, you have to be spending 15% of your net income on…

top notch explanation of the Government’s move to cut the wages of cleaners and security guards such a mean, pointless thing to do.

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1915146833409851577#m

Published: April 23, 2025 20:52

top notch explanation of the Government’s move to cut the wages of cleaners and security guards such a mean, pointless thing to do. nitter.poast.org/CLRenney/status/1915133623789138250#m

fewer than 249 families have got the "$250 a fortnight" tax cut National promised. Only 249 have got the $150 a fortnight from FamilyBoost Boost To get the other $100 requires two earners, both on incomes between $53,500 and $66,000, and <3 kids There may be *no* such families

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1915129683987050890#m

Published: April 23, 2025 19:44

fewer than 249 families have got the "$250 a fortnight" tax cut National promised. Only 249 have got the $150 a fortnight from FamilyBoost Boost To get the other $100 requires two earners, both on incomes between $53,500 and $66,000, and <3 kids There…

call me crazy, but shouldn't we base the rules about the temperature in ECE centres where young kids spend hours each day on science, rather than reckons?

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1914966908966998476#m

Published: April 23, 2025 08:57

call me crazy, but shouldn't we base the rules about the temperature in ECE centres where young kids spend hours each day on science, rather than reckons?

important to note Trademe's data is just the advertised rates for rentals. Doesn't capture actual rates agreed, state & CHP rentals, unadvertised rentals (eg family), or the 97% of rentals that are ongoing in any month. Stats data shows continuing rise. Up 5.2% since Oct 2023.

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1914885035741601941#m

Published: April 23, 2025 03:32

important to note Trademe's data is just the advertised rates for rentals. Doesn't capture actual rates agreed, state & CHP rentals, unadvertised rentals (eg family), or the 97% of rentals that are ongoing in any month. Stats data shows continuing rise.…

every time in opposition it's 'when we get in, we're going to get rid of all this unnecessary regulation that's holding the country back!' and in government it's 'what if we took your loos away, would you get more done then?'

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1914873162531258522#m

Published: April 23, 2025 02:45

every time in opposition it's 'when we get in, we're going to get rid of all this unnecessary regulation that's holding the country back!' and in government it's 'what if we took your loos away, would you get more done then?'…

no toilets at a place of work? this is how we're going to unlock greater productivity? by making workers leave the premises when they need a slash?

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1914864244895691144#m

Published: April 23, 2025 02:09

no toilets at a place of work? this is how we're going to unlock greater productivity? by making workers leave the premises when they need a slash?

landlords take heart yes, 220,000 homes were built under Labour but the coalition's scrapped the government build programme that built 27k homes total number of homes being completed has fallen from 12,300 per quarter to just 7,100 we'll be back in housing shortage in no time

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1914789091159486544#m

Published: April 22, 2025 21:11

landlords take heart yes, 220,000 homes were built under Labour but the coalition's scrapped the government build programme that built 27k homes total number of homes being completed has fallen from 12,300 per quarter to just 7,100 we'll be back in…

irony is that trump crashing global trade will send shipbuilding orders plummeting, so we might actually get a decent price on the new ferries.... not as good as the price we had, and four years late... but still.

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1914475092089954728#m

Published: April 22, 2025 00:23

irony is that trump crashing global trade will send shipbuilding orders plummeting, so we might actually get a decent price on the new ferries.... not as good as the price we had, and four years late... but still.…

we could have had brand new ferries arriving. instead, we're going to spend a bunch on the ability to tow the old ones when they break down.

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1914454170335420860#m

Published: April 21, 2025 23:00

we could have had brand new ferries arriving. instead, we're going to spend a bunch on the ability to tow the old ones when they break down. nitter.poast.org/NewstalkZB/status/1914450825985806833#m

the idea that the power companies are under performing and should in private hands where they would be more profitable is nuts. even more expensive power? you don't a key enrgy source for your economy & a crucial factor in the health & welfare of your population to be expensive.

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1913716157909209346#m

Published: April 19, 2025 22:07

the idea that the power companies are under performing and should in private hands where they would be more profitable is nuts. even more expensive power? you don't a key enrgy source for your economy & a crucial factor in the health & welfare of your…

the push for asset sales is starting. power companies are in their sights. they'll call it 'asset recycling'. Let's be clear. that's a fiction. proceeds from asset sales go into the govt accounts, where they inevitably end up funding the right's tax cuts. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/economy/nzs-infrastructure-crisis-unlocking-crown-assets-for-renewal-roger-partridge/NXGBFAOX2BHWXGLTQMI2RJRQSA/

https://nitter.poast.org/ClintVSmith/status/1913696954988851675#m

Published: April 19, 2025 20:51

the push for asset sales is starting. power companies are in their sights. they'll call it 'asset recycling'. Let's be clear. that's a fiction. proceeds from asset sales go into the govt accounts, where they inevitably end up funding the right's tax cuts.…