And those in charge can personally afford nice things.

Yes, been in similar situation. Ran from one plane to another and was the very last person to board second flight (final boarding call). Even this was after myself and two others were allowed off first! They also need to consider distance/time between gates, especially at Akd domestic term.

I've been saying this for years. Forget about parties/populists and let's vote for policy!

"Democracy Northland" will likely be behind this too - they've been distributing newsletters to letterboxes throughout Kaipara and Whangārei on a regular basis. Most of the content has an anti-Māori and anti-'woke' agenda. Check out their content: letterbox-nz.blogspot.com/search/label...

Say it louder for the people in the back! The biggest complainers always seem to be SA and UK immigrants too - strange.

Whangārei have just voted in 11 Pakeha councillors (of which 10 are male) out of 14 total. Two wahine councillors came through via the Māori ward votes. The majority have now voted to remove Māori Wards and so this lack of representation is going to look even more dire in future. Un (?) believable!

Sign the open letter: www.together.org.nz/public_owner...

Mānawa Bay (shopping complex) 5 mins from airport has a foodcourt with heaps of delicious and ok priced options. Highly recommend the Vietnamese place :)

124.39% price increase over the past 5yrs - is it trickling down yet cause all I see is ever increasing prices at the supermarket.

Diagnosis, recognition, understanding, acceptance, and making accomodations for neurodivergence :)

Just had this exact conversation with my 16yr old. Sigh :\

Done - thanks for sharing the guide.

I notice the noise pollution all the time when I go out walking and have to up the volume on my podcast/music, esp when walking next to the road. Can't wait for it to be a non-issue in the future via more EVs and more bike lanes🤞

100%

It really makes me wonder how many people understand what "the economy" actually is. Especially when they believe National are better at managing it, but Labour are better at managing taxation, unemployment, household debt etc. Make it make sense...

I'm curious how much income tax has been lost as well with 2.5m fewer hours worked in 1 year. Surely it's in the Gov's best interest (via tax) to have more people employed and spending more?