Can confirm in Chch. Those people in shops aren’t carrying purchases in bags. Very few people buying. Cafes quiet at lunchtimes.

Only thing I’ve seen - lots of courier vans! I think it’s going to be an essentials and food/ drink gifts Christmas for people.

100%

They fully fucked it

I’m sorted! And not at all jealous of the celebrity status of J.A.

Let’s normalise paying taxes, being kind and thoughtful, being green, and not lying. A decent newspaper would question where the wealth came from.

I don’t believe a school would knowingly do this to any student. However a for profit company who doesn’t know or care about the kids… that’s a different matter.