Robert C Rawdon
@robertcrawdon.bsky.social
VAT expert, half German, half Irish. Now based in Aotearoa. Naval history and ttrpg.
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Health tax: Whangārei man paying $25,000 in GST alone on cancer treatment
Health tax: Whangārei man paying $25,000 in GST alone on cancer treatment
May 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
VAT GST
Health tax: Whangārei man paying $25,000 in GST alone on cancer treatment
Health tax: Whangārei man paying $25,000 in GST alone on cancer treatment
Kākāpō heard booming in Waikato for the first time in more than a century
May 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Kākāpō heard booming in Waikato for the first time in more than a century
Erinnert an das UStG 1918. da war ein Steuerausweis auch verboten .
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Donald Trump wirft Amazon politische Feindseligkeit vor
Der Onlinehändler wollte Trumps Zollaufschläge neben seinen Produktpreisen anzeigen. Bei einer Pressekonferenz im Weißen Haus kam das gar nicht gut an. Und dann musste Jeff Bezos beim Präsidenten vors...
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April 30, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Erinnert an das UStG 1918. da war ein Steuerausweis auch verboten .
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www.spiegel.de/ausland/amaz...
Kohukohu determined to restore historic hall despite council setback
April 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Kohukohu determined to restore historic hall despite council setback
North Island Saddleback thrive in Bay of Islands, marking 10 years since reintroduction
April 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
North Island Saddleback thrive in Bay of Islands, marking 10 years since reintroduction
No idea why the Council blocks this. Might he personal.
Aotearoa
Whangārei’s Hundertwasser Art Centre denied State Highway 1 signs
Aotearoa
Whangārei’s Hundertwasser Art Centre denied State Highway 1 signs
April 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
No idea why the Council blocks this. Might he personal.
Aotearoa
Whangārei’s Hundertwasser Art Centre denied State Highway 1 signs
Aotearoa
Whangārei’s Hundertwasser Art Centre denied State Highway 1 signs
And Europe just pays, and gets nothing? Strange
Ukraine, US sign deal for access to critical minerals
Ukraine, US sign deal for access to critical minerals
April 18, 2025 at 4:32 AM
And Europe just pays, and gets nothing? Strange
Ukraine, US sign deal for access to critical minerals
Ukraine, US sign deal for access to critical minerals
Interesting
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The Fighting Temeraire: Why JMW Turner's greatest painting is so misunderstood
As museums around the world celebrate the 250th birthday of JMW Turner, it's time to reappraise his beloved and celebrated painting, The Fighting Temeraire.
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April 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Interesting
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The mentioned law sounds as if Mr Musk could be right. This time.
This is reminding of Chinese JV laws
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This is reminding of Chinese JV laws
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Elon Musk's Starlink and the racially charged row over operating in South Africa
The tech billionaire is embroiled in a row with the government over black empowerment legislation.
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April 16, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The mentioned law sounds as if Mr Musk could be right. This time.
This is reminding of Chinese JV laws
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This is reminding of Chinese JV laws
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Let us hope for the best. www.bbc.com/news/article...
California becomes first state to sue over Donald Trump tariffs
The state - the 5th largest world economic power - says it is being disproportionately impacted by the tariffs.
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April 16, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Let us hope for the best. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Global cocoa shortage clips the wings of Whittaker’s chocolate kiwis
April 15, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Global cocoa shortage clips the wings of Whittaker’s chocolate kiwis
Funny.
On The Up: Great Tauranga Duck Race: Motorised duck wins, nearly $35k raised
On The Up: Great Tauranga Duck Race: Motorised duck wins, nearly $35k raised
April 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Funny.
On The Up: Great Tauranga Duck Race: Motorised duck wins, nearly $35k raised
On The Up: Great Tauranga Duck Race: Motorised duck wins, nearly $35k raised
It is looking more and more ridiculous. Like a toddler. What a shame for the great US.
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Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs
The move comes after concerns that tech prices could skyrocket, as many gadgets are made in China.
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April 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
It is looking more and more ridiculous. Like a toddler. What a shame for the great US.
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The original Dubai chocolate bar.
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Dubai chocolate: How a sweet treat worth £15 went viral
The story behind the Can’t Get Knafeh of It chocolate bar, which combines the flavours of chocolate, pistachio and tahini with shredded pastry.
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April 12, 2025 at 2:12 AM
The original Dubai chocolate bar.
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Titanic - again.
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Titanic digital scan reveals new details of ship's final hours
The 3D replica corroborates eye witness accounts about what happened after the liner hit an iceberg.
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April 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Titanic - again.
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A sad end.
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Shoppers are snapping up Hudson's Bay 'stripes' products
As Canada's Hudson's Bay Company faces an end to its 355-year legacy, shoppers are scrambling for anything with its iconic "stripes".
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April 7, 2025 at 12:50 AM
A sad end.
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The Hillbilly stories…;-)
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Tariffs welcomed in Ohio's industrial Trump country
As economic uncertainty swirls and the markets take a hit, many in this deeply Republican area back the president's plan.
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April 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The Hillbilly stories…;-)
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Zum Lachen? Oder Weinen? www.spiegel.de/ausland/us-z...
Zölle von Donald Trump: Schwarz-Weiß-Denken trifft sogar Pinguine
La Réunion, die Norfolk-Insel und Lesotho: Die US-Tarife treffen nicht nur Handelsriesen wie China, sondern auch winzige oder unbewohnte Gebiete. Russland dagegen hat Glück gehabt. Der bizarre Überbli...
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April 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Zum Lachen? Oder Weinen? www.spiegel.de/ausland/us-z...
Erschreckend .
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Norwegen: Wie der Hunger auf Poke Bowls und Sushi wilden Lachs in den Fjorden bedroht
Der Mythos: Lachs essen ist gesund und harmlos. Dabei zerstören Aquakulturen den Lebensraum wilder Fische. Wie ein Jahr Recherche meinen Blick auf die Industrie verändert hat – und nachhaltiger Konsum...
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April 1, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Erschreckend .
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So erreicht der Terror sein Ziel.
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Absagen von Veranstaltungen: Perfide Terror-Saat: Wie die Angst in unser Leben kriecht und den Alltag verändert
Kirmes, Flohmarkt, Open-Air: Wegen hoher Sicherheitsauflagen steigen die Kosten für Volksfeste. Viele machen deswegen gar nicht erst auf. Der Terror hat damit Deutschland verändert.
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March 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
So erreicht der Terror sein Ziel.
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Erpressung , die
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Europäische Firmen sollen Trumps Anti-Diversitäts-Linie folgen
Europäische Unternehmen sollen ihre Antidiskriminierungsprogramme stoppen. In einem Brief forderten die USA französische Konzerne dazu auf. Binnen fünf Tagen sollen sie eine entsprechende Erklärung ab...
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March 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Erpressung , die
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Mince on toast: The great Kiwi comfort classic Aotearoa
March 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Mince on toast: The great Kiwi comfort classic Aotearoa
