I wonder how many fired govt worker salaries could have been paid with this landlord‘s tax breaks. 🤔
📢 Tenants had complained of a “cockroach infestation, sewage overflows, and holes in the walls and floorboards,” according to MBIE.
'Cockroaches, sewage': Landlords fined for breaches at 34 properties
www.1news.co.nz
January 29, 2026 at 7:56 AM
I wonder how many fired govt worker salaries could have been paid with this landlord‘s tax breaks. 🤔
Why am I not surprised ACT are pro-slavery.
Watch: National and Labour MPs team up to get slavery bill heard after ACT objects
Watch: National and Labour MPs team up to get slavery bill heard after ACT objects
A new process to skip the 'biscuit tin' lottery is being used for the first time - because ACT refused to support a government bill.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 29, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Why am I not surprised ACT are pro-slavery.
In other news, the govt sacked 50% of health NZ IT workers to fund landlord tax breaks.
Massive 12-hour IT outage at North Island hospitals
Massive 12-hour IT outage at North Island hospitals
The outage lasted 12 hours from Wednesday night until Thursday morning.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 29, 2026 at 6:35 AM
In other news, the govt sacked 50% of health NZ IT workers to fund landlord tax breaks.
“In turbulent times, a house divided against itself will not stand; and in our island nation, tackling climate change and care for the environment are matters of survival.” #nzpol
Comment: Expressing sympathy for stricken communities is pointless if your policies fail to address climate change, and make matters worse
Anne Salmond: The chasm of division
newsroom.co.nz
January 27, 2026 at 8:06 PM
“In turbulent times, a house divided against itself will not stand; and in our island nation, tackling climate change and care for the environment are matters of survival.” #nzpol
Sounds like some great ideas to counter the decades of capacity underinvestment.
Although how could us dumb humans manage it without AI.
Although how could us dumb humans manage it without AI.
NZ could save billions just by changing when we use electricity, new report finds
NZ could save billions just by changing when we use electricity, new report finds
Spreading the power load could help to defer or avoid increasing demand capacity.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 27, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Sounds like some great ideas to counter the decades of capacity underinvestment.
Although how could us dumb humans manage it without AI.
Although how could us dumb humans manage it without AI.
Let’s face it, this “board of peace” is equivalent to the Axis powers in WW2.
'Absolute disgrace' to consider joining Trump's 'Board of Peace - Hipkins
'Absolute disgrace' to consider joining Trump's 'Board of Peace - Hipkins
And the Labour leader has labelled the government's refusal to rule out joining US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' a "disgrace".
www.rnz.co.nz
January 26, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Let’s face it, this “board of peace” is equivalent to the Axis powers in WW2.
If anyone at all ever in history had suggested that kiwi properties are overpriced and it’s even possible prices could go down, we might not have these shenanigans
January 22, 2026 at 2:10 AM
If anyone at all ever in history had suggested that kiwi properties are overpriced and it’s even possible prices could go down, we might not have these shenanigans
“The overarching theme of the criticism has been that no one uses bike lanes. But cyclists have remained stubbornly material despite the apparent belief in some circles that they don’t have a corporeal form.”
Fiscal conservatives should be clamouring for cycleways
Fiscal conservatives should be clamouring for cycleways
Bikes now get more people into Auckland’s city centre than ferries at a fraction of the cost....
thespinoff.co.nz
January 20, 2026 at 7:12 PM
“The overarching theme of the criticism has been that no one uses bike lanes. But cyclists have remained stubbornly material despite the apparent belief in some circles that they don’t have a corporeal form.”
Well sure, all the billionaires that bought citizenship can’t stay here ALL the time
January 20, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Well sure, all the billionaires that bought citizenship can’t stay here ALL the time
Yes because us meat sack morons can’t figure out what to buy without AI
January 20, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Yes because us meat sack morons can’t figure out what to buy without AI
It‘s funny coz it’s true
January 20, 2026 at 6:19 AM
It‘s funny coz it’s true
Could it be a contributing factor that heaps of teachers have MOVED TO AUSTRALIA
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/nationa...
Auckland schools hit hardest as 445 teacher roles sit vacant nationwide
New Zealand schools are short hundreds of teachers and principals as the new term begins.
The Education Gazette lists 445 vacancies nationwide - 12% more t
www.newstalkzb.co.nz
January 20, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Could it be a contributing factor that heaps of teachers have MOVED TO AUSTRALIA
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/nationa...
Are you talking about Iran, or the US?
"When you actually see a government using its own forces to kill its own citizens - utterly unacceptable."
"When you actually see a government using its own forces to kill its own citizens - utterly unacceptable."
PM Christopher Luxon says tariffs 'not the way forward' in dispute over Greenland
PM Christopher Luxon says tariffs 'not the way forward' in dispute over Greenland
The Prime Minister says tariffs are not the way foward as the US president threatens extra tariffs on EU allies that oppose his Greenland plans.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 19, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Are you talking about Iran, or the US?
"When you actually see a government using its own forces to kill its own citizens - utterly unacceptable."
"When you actually see a government using its own forces to kill its own citizens - utterly unacceptable."
- nearly 60% of union workers say their income has fallen behind cost of living
- Luxon gleefully says if re-elected they won’t change any policies
His message is not for workers, it’s for those preserving wealth who enjoy the status quo. #nzpol
- Luxon gleefully says if re-elected they won’t change any policies
His message is not for workers, it’s for those preserving wealth who enjoy the status quo. #nzpol
Council of Trade Unions survey shows incomes not keeping up with cost of living
Council of Trade Unions survey shows incomes not keeping up with cost of living
The Council of Trade Unions' annual Mood of the Workforce survey showed nearly 60 percent of the more than 3000 surveyed saying their income had fallen behind the cost of living.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 19, 2026 at 7:14 AM
- nearly 60% of union workers say their income has fallen behind cost of living
- Luxon gleefully says if re-elected they won’t change any policies
His message is not for workers, it’s for those preserving wealth who enjoy the status quo. #nzpol
- Luxon gleefully says if re-elected they won’t change any policies
His message is not for workers, it’s for those preserving wealth who enjoy the status quo. #nzpol
Well. They came dangerously close to overcoming their NIMBYism.
Luxon on potential rethink of Auckland intensification after State of the Nation speech
Luxon on potential rethink of Auckland intensification after State of the Nation speech
Speaking to reporters after his State of the Nation speech, Christopher Luxon says the conversation in Auckland was about "how much densification" and "where it happens."
www.rnz.co.nz
January 19, 2026 at 4:59 AM
Well. They came dangerously close to overcoming their NIMBYism.
“When Olive highlights discounted products or promotional offers for a shopper, it doesn’t rely on neutral criteria. Instead, its priorities reflect pricing strategies, promotional priorities and commercial relationships – not an objective assessment of the consumer’s interests.”
📢 Woolworths in Australia has announced a partnership with Google to incorporate artificial intelligence into its chatbot.
Do supermarket shoppers want Google AI adding to their carts?
www.1news.co.nz
January 16, 2026 at 7:28 PM
“When Olive highlights discounted products or promotional offers for a shopper, it doesn’t rely on neutral criteria. Instead, its priorities reflect pricing strategies, promotional priorities and commercial relationships – not an objective assessment of the consumer’s interests.”
Poor old Brian Tamaki
March planned across Auckland Harbour Bridge has permit declined
March planned across Auckland Harbour Bridge has permit declined
The event is being organised for 31 January by the Brian Tamaki-associated Freedom and Rights Coalition.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 16, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Poor old Brian Tamaki
I‘d love to see how it goes when the IT department does the risk assessment
January 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
I‘d love to see how it goes when the IT department does the risk assessment
It seems a logical progression for google to start paying app hosts to inject their AI slop into app workflows, like they paid browser makers hundreds of millions to make google the default search engine
January 14, 2026 at 9:56 AM
It seems a logical progression for google to start paying app hosts to inject their AI slop into app workflows, like they paid browser makers hundreds of millions to make google the default search engine
The RBNZ is nothing to do with you Winnie, get lost.
Winston Peters tells RBNZ governor Anna Breman to 'stay in her New Zealand lane'
Winston Peters tells RBNZ governor Anna Breman to 'stay in her New Zealand lane'
The Foreign Minister's statement is in response to Anna Breman signing a letter of support for US Fed boss Jerome Powell overnight.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 14, 2026 at 9:26 AM
The RBNZ is nothing to do with you Winnie, get lost.
Tax concessions? We don’t do those here, unless you are a house.
"In Australia there are substantial tax concessions particularly for the higher end of town and that makes a big difference on incentives and what people choose to do."
"In Australia there are substantial tax concessions particularly for the higher end of town and that makes a big difference on incentives and what people choose to do."
January 13, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Tax concessions? We don’t do those here, unless you are a house.
"In Australia there are substantial tax concessions particularly for the higher end of town and that makes a big difference on incentives and what people choose to do."
"In Australia there are substantial tax concessions particularly for the higher end of town and that makes a big difference on incentives and what people choose to do."
Well aren’t the FSU a bunch of vile pieces of shit
“The Free Speech Union on Sunday issued its own statement warning against any intervention over the deepfake issue.” #nzpol
“The Free Speech Union on Sunday issued its own statement warning against any intervention over the deepfake issue.” #nzpol
Left-wing political parties have not used the X social media platform in months, while the Act Party wants tougher regulation of deepfakes.
Political parties respond to spread of sexual deepfakes on X
newsroom.co.nz
January 13, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Well aren’t the FSU a bunch of vile pieces of shit
“The Free Speech Union on Sunday issued its own statement warning against any intervention over the deepfake issue.” #nzpol
“The Free Speech Union on Sunday issued its own statement warning against any intervention over the deepfake issue.” #nzpol
Seems weird to not maintain a passport for the countries where you’re entitled to and travel semi regularly to.
This business of copying all the empty pages of your NZ passport does truly suck, it’s been that way for years.
This business of copying all the empty pages of your NZ passport does truly suck, it’s been that way for years.
'Sheer panic': Dual-citizenship Brits have to get UK passport to return
'Sheer panic': Dual-citizenship Brits have to get UK passport to return
Travel agents warn that many are unaware of the change, which will come into effect from next month.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 13, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Seems weird to not maintain a passport for the countries where you’re entitled to and travel semi regularly to.
This business of copying all the empty pages of your NZ passport does truly suck, it’s been that way for years.
This business of copying all the empty pages of your NZ passport does truly suck, it’s been that way for years.
Optimism rising as the election approaches and we have a chance to get rid of the dicks tanking the economy
Business optimism rises, despite slower growth than forecast
Business optimism rises, despite slower growth than forecast
Business sentiment has rebounded strongly, with firms reporting improved sales and planning to hire staff and increase investment.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 12, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Optimism rising as the election approaches and we have a chance to get rid of the dicks tanking the economy
Gonna start storing my STI test results in the KFC app
KFC app 'more secure' than Manage My Health, expert claims
KFC app 'more secure' than Manage My Health, expert claims
Colonel Sanders has better web security than many digital health providers, an IT expert has claimed, blaming the government for not enforcing standards.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 12, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Gonna start storing my STI test results in the KFC app