AWOL_muppet

PM asks for advice on entitlements for ex-MPs

2d 13h ago in politics@lemmy.nz from www.rnz.co.nz

But that's ridiculous - you're so well connected by that stage that the world is your oyster... There's no way your career is over (sure, it might not be so famous or might not be an upgrade)

And yet they still keep selling out (see smoking legislation changes, mining in nature reserves etc).

Sorry for the offensive thumbnail

Aotearoa Weekly Kōrero 15/5/2026

1mon 3d ago in newzealand@lemmy.nz

Yeah, do it!

I think I'm leaning towards this

...naahh it's too busy for a icon. We could blow it out to a banner, maybe?

I kinda like it, but mostly cos it looks so different and wonky.

I have no skills to offer graphically, however

Interislander barely limping along

2mon 2d ago in newzealand@lemmy.nz from businessdesk.co.nz

Yay, a subscribe/paywall - thanks for giving the gist!

I guess Auckland and parliament really focus on themselves...

Lake Onslow

2mon 25d ago in newzealand@lemmy.nz from newsroom.co.nz

I'm not sue what to make of all this but when I see quotes like:

Turner says: “If we had to go through a normal consenting process, they just take so long, they’re so expensive, a project like this would really struggle.”

I can't help but think of my teenagers whining when they don't want to do a chore properly.

We have rules and processes for good reasons, it's frustrating when it seems to be 'cool' to throw all this away because it's inconvenient

Should e-scooters be allowed in cycle lanes?

3mon 22d ago in politics@lemmy.nz from www.rnz.co.nz

I'm kinda shocked that a 7.5 ton car can be driven by anyone, but I guess a big part of that is the stupid trucks people keep buying

And a shame they slapped an age bracket on footpath pedalling

God damn that's brazen...

Man this coalition has been incredible - what a wild ride this govt has been!

Ex-Education Ministry staffer says new school curriculum heavily politicised

4mon 19d ago in politics@lemmy.nz from www.rnz.co.nz

Too many laws passing without 'proper scrutiny', Geoffrey Palmer says

6mon 11d ago in politics@lemmy.nz from www.rnz.co.nz

McDonalds in new bid for Wānaka restaurant

7mon 26d ago in newzealand@lemmy.nz from www.rnz.co.nz

The Wellington city mission has moved

1y 6mon ago in wellington@lemmy.nz from www.rnz.co.nz

ACC trial of copilot sees boost in quality, speed of work

1y 8mon ago in newzealand@lemmy.nz from www.rnz.co.nz

random thought about the Google monopoly lawsuit

1y 9mon ago in newzealand@lemmy.nz