North Island petrol gouging
Global economic challenges and most North Island stations are charging excessive petrol prices. Barrel price dropped, PM requested a price drop, South Island petrol prices dropped $1.84.
However, due to North Island lower supply and lower population are being penalized at nearly $0.30/liter for several days. 10 days ago the price was $1.99/liter in both islands. Why the increase? Why the panic from greedy petroleum corporates? Government regulations should review their $0.70/liter taxes and greedy corporates should review their $1.40/liter charges.
CEO's salaries generally have seen 514% wage increase since 1990. Average empolyee wage increase since 1990 seen 147.869% or an average of 3.624% annually over 30 years.
$31.13 to $33.93/barrel that's 159 liters/barrel. We might be forced to pay high prices. We know where our loyalties are.
Multigenerational petrol investor since WW1. NZ has a self imposed petrol shortage based on corporate calculated greed. Prices increase and decrease in 12 hours or less depending on how busy the station is. The real truth to decades of exploiting the consumer over oil family feuds.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.2% Yes
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22.4% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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81.9% Yes
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15.4% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
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