PM asks for advice on entitlements for ex-MPs
2d 13h ago in politics@lemmy.nz from www.rnz.co.nzBut 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.nzYeah, 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.nzYay, 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.nzI'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.nzI'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
During yet another climate disaster, the govt is moving to abolish the Ministry for the Environment
3mon 1d ago in politics@lemmy.nz from bills.parliament.nzGod 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.nzToo many laws passing without 'proper scrutiny', Geoffrey Palmer says
6mon 11d ago in politics@lemmy.nz from www.rnz.co.nzMcDonalds in new bid for Wānaka restaurant
7mon 26d ago in newzealand@lemmy.nz from www.rnz.co.nzWattie's have told about 20 growers on Hake's Bay their contracts are being canned
8mon 28d ago in newzealand@lemmy.nz from www.rnz.co.nzHypothetically, what could we do to our political system to foster cross-party policy?
1y 2mon ago in newzealand@lemmy.nzThe Wellington city mission has moved
1y 6mon ago in wellington@lemmy.nz from www.rnz.co.nzACC trial of copilot sees boost in quality, speed of work
1y 8mon ago in newzealand@lemmy.nz from www.rnz.co.nzrandom thought about the Google monopoly lawsuit
1y 9mon ago in newzealand@lemmy.nzPublic Service Minister Nicola Willis defends job cuts before select committee
1y 11mon ago in politics@lemmy.nz from www.rnz.co.nz







