164 days ago

DEMOCRACY FALLOUT, FAILING

Michael from Trentham

One watches in horror as the democracy of the USA is all to quickly dismantling. The Supreme Court is the latest in a long line-up to go really rogue. After years of being tampered with politically.

Of course would-be dictator, corrupt and criminal villain Trump and Trumpism has opened up a festering wound that is probably too deep now to successfully patch up.

NZ has not got the American system of democracy thank goodness and has often been internationally ranked first or in the top three as the world's most democratic and least corrupt country in the world.
But there is cuttings at the edges of our democracy not the least displayed by the current Government. Examples are breaking election-gaining promises and even in the one they kept - tax cuts - by borrowing more than the defeated Labour-Green Govt has to cement in the financial shortfall of the tax reduction, and by going further in cutting out thousands of jobs in the public sector which also impacts on the private sector.

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3 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 82.5% Yes
    82.5% Complete
  • 14.7% No
    14.7% Complete
  • 2.8% Other - I'll share below
    2.8% Complete
1446 votes
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1 hour ago

Christmas Tree Display Fundraiser

Pippa from Pinehaven

Good morning local friends! If you are looking for some festive cheer this weekend, come along to a Christmas Tree display in support of a great cause.
20 plus themed Christmas tree with themes like Dinosaur, Harry Potter, Space, Nightmare before Christmas and many more!
Great timing to start the Christmas Shopping!
Venue Anita's Dance Academy, 5 King Street, Upper Hutt.

Koha entry for the fine folk at Dementia Wellington

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7 days ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 4.8% Second half of November
    4.8% Complete
  • 43.7% 1st December
    43.7% Complete
  • 17.6% A week before Christmas
    17.6% Complete
  • 32.8% Whenever you wish
    32.8% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
2651 votes