Good News Not Much Good
Good news for the Labour-Greens Government is going to do little for them come the elections in less than 3 weeks.
The recession is over - as if we even felt there was one.
PM Hipkins performed reasonably well in the rather poorly moderated leader's debate against Chris Luxon even though the latter had the best lines (including Labour's election promise of taking GST off fruit and veggies was "saving the public a few cents on carrots and beans"). I hold Luxon under suspicion of being something else other than what he is attempting to portray.
The NZ Warriors have gone into Sunday's play -off to get into the NRL grand final with a huge win last Saturday when it seemed all of NZ and most of Australia were watching the match.
The AB's have restored much of their mana against Namibia in pool play in the William Ellis Rugby World Cup.
These major successes in sport in a sporting nation are always going to boost the Government of the time in raising a 'feel good" emotion.
But no matter what at this juncture is going to change the fate of the 2023 general elections. I am going to win the two bottles of wine bet I have had from last year.
Forgettable Labour MP, Greg O'Connor who holds the Ohariu seat has already conceded defeat for his party at the polls. But he managed to cast a gloom in predicting Wellingtonian Nicola Willis is likely to be the Finance Minister. Of course she is. Willis will spearhead the plan for job losses in the Wellington region including many workers living in Upper Hutt in slicing public service jobs by many hundreds if not thousands and severely trimming funding as a National Government has done previously.
Meanwhile: UP THE WAHS
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64% Yes
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33.7% No
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2.3% Other - I'll share below
THE WAIKANAE BEACH INDOOR MARKET IS ON THIS SUNDAY
Venue:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall,
22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
Date and Time:- Sunday 10 November 10am – 1pm
Started your Christmas shopping yet? Why not start with a visit to this great Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items and GIFTS from locally grown and produced award winning Olive Oil, Honey & Bees Wax to Yummy Bakery Cookies, Sewing craft (including Dolls Clothes & Kids Dress Ups), hand made Wooden craft, Jewellery, Crochet Toys, Sea glass Mosaics and Quilts along with Homewares, Up-cycled items and everything in between.
Escape the house, visit the market, check out the new stallholders, pick up a gift, then enjoy the rest of the day in Kāpiti at other events (Kapiti Arts Trial) and attractions and include maybe a visit to one of our awesome local cafes.
Meet up with friends and enjoy an outing at this great friendly Kapiti Community Event. Don't miss it....Support local!!
Paper Shredding
I will be doing a lot of paper shredding over the next few weeks. Is there anybody who would like the shredded paper. I don't know if you can use it for hamsters and other pets, maybe it could go in your compost.
Just let me know if you want some.
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