Kent 🇳🇿

Betteridge's law!

I hope when Trump invariably starts blaming Iran for the price of oil (maybe he already is I dunno... I'm trying not to follow it tbh) that the press ask about the fact he started all this. Sure we all know what he'll reply... the answer doesnt matter its all about the question.

How airlines have hedged against fuel price increases Higher oil prices due to the Iran war are increasing prices of jet fuel, which accounts for a big portion of airlines' costs. Brent crude oil rose above $80 per barrel on Tuesday on...

Air NZ hedges fuel prices: www.marketscreener.com/news/how-air...

Air NZ increases fares because of fuel price increases:
www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...

Make it make sense.

If you replace "Trump" with "Supreme Leader" every time she speaks... its like watching North Korean TV.

Because he's a dictator of a banana republic.

2nd half of that sentence was unnecessary. 😉

I bet they have investments in private health care companies. Managed funds, kiwisaver et al.

Because it can.

As opposed to the long term pain we've had under this CoC already.

www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...

Hear You Me

Had this ear worm lately... still a beautiful (and tragic) song
open.spotify.com/track/1TvNcW...

Anyone else noticed the (men in the) Trump family do this fist salute? And people claim they're not Nazis

Breaking news headline of millionaires chartering planes to middle east war zone to avoid tax bills.

Trickle down economics

waiting for the luxoff

#nzpol

If this forces Fonterra to drop their prices... I'll allow it.

Rod Emmerson's cartoon depicting Chris Luxon as Frank-N-Furter from the Rocky Horror Picture Show, singing "I'm just a sweet middle manager driving your living standards to Transylvania, haha" under the headline "An IMF Horror Show". Chris/Frank holds a copy of the IMF's latest figures for New Zealand.

Dude. @rodemmerson.bsky.social

New Zealand prices of 'anything attached to fuel' will rise, logistics boss warns Oil costs are contributing to "off the charts" freight prices and it is only a matter of time before it flows on to consumers.

So...everything then. But its ok, cause this CoC is laser focused on the cost of living so we'll be fine!

www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...

Real bros just don't sleep

Top response that'll be lost on many.

Not arguably worse. It is worse.

Luxon: NZ ‘not best placed’ to pass judgement on US and Israel The PM said New Zealand was “not party or proxy” to intelligence held by the Americans and Israelis that might have influenced their decision to launch strikes.

As best I can tell/understand they broke international law. As best I can tell Trump even broke US laws by not involving congress.

Have a fucking spine man: www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...

C'mon... tell us what you said that gave you this opinion!

KiwiSaver rule change to help farmers, diplomats and soldiers buy a first home Withdrawals to be allowed for the purchase of farmland.

This feels like a "do something to stimulate the housing market" action from the government to be honest. Wouldnt want their investments stagnating now would we: www.nzherald.co.nz/business/per...

Kiwirail triples its half-year earnings as demand rises The state-owned rail operator's operating surplus for the six months ended December was $73.4 million compared to $25.8m a year ago.

Weird that we had to nationalise it for it to make a profit (sorry operating surplus).

Can someone ask David Seymour about this please.

www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...

I dont think thats the flex you think it is.

One word: Brexit.

How would you respond to people who accuse you of being part of a corrupt, predatory cabal of elites? I didn’t choose to be born into the royal family.

The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Former Prince Andrew https://theonion.com/the-onions-exclusive-interview-with-former-prince-andrew/

Local ‘frustrated’ again by brown tap water, but agency says it meets quality standards An Onehunga local says she’s had to report water quality issues at least a dozen times in the past few years.

Who wouldnt like a beer tap in their bathroom?
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...

Also I personally don't want it here. Two main reasons. Waste disposal (its really still not solved despite what many claim) and we have WAY too many earthquakes. We would be the next Fukushima.

Besides; we have plenty of other renewable options that dont suffer those issues. Lets maximise those!

I worked in the energy sector in the UK (many many years ago). One of the things they don't tell you is that nuclear is cheap because it *has* to be. You cant just switch it off. So its got to be cheap so their load is sold otherwise its *really* wasted money for the company.

I would *love* to know what percentage of the objectors have SkyTV.