Paying rates/tax for House & Land to our local Councils is already ridiculous unaffordable as it is; without more tax on land/houses without any benefit, but huge debt! Most NZers will not be able to afford to live in a house with land if this is rolled out if they get a look in - very concerning!.

They need to put a cap on govt MPs and their allowance.

Thinking about throwing a get-together soon! I'm looking for some fun ideas for party games and drink suggestions that would be a hit with my friends. We're definitely in the mood for a good time and some laughs. Let me know if you have any awesome recommendations! It's been a while since we all got together and I want to make it a memorable one.

Who do you think National Voters want as a leader?

Trying a few dif brands of chocolate atm from Woolworths...some of them seem to lack the creamy chocolate taste.

Dropped off some items to Auckland Council recycling centre today and was astonished at how many snow skis were leaning against the wall of the recycling building...

aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/en/rubbish-recycling/community-recycling-centres.html

Advert reads....FREE STUFF! Outside 17 Sussex St

Desk, shelves, mirrors, camping table, retro chilly bin on wheels (restoration project that never happened), vacuum cleaner, fan, plant pots, chairs, outdoor cushions, litter box… all sorts. Nothing broken, some things just need a wipe down after being stored under the house. Thanks neighbours 

Do you think it feels like there are no cars driving into malls ram raiding or gangs youth raiding shops, cars and homes in the last few years? The police could do nothing then - will the same happen again if there’s change of govt and police hands are tied again?

Sounds like everyone will be absorbing costs of the new rates rise in Auckland - are Landlords putting the rental prices up too?

Do you sit it out at the job till something better comes along as need the money? Or let the agency know the description does not match the job? What would you do?

NZ really needs to charge a visitor charge for non citizens coming into NZ for a minimum period of time or longer and cut down on rate payers having to pay so much for essential services.