www.rnz.co.nz Four-year parliamentary term legislation to be introduced, would go to referendum
Any change will have to go to a referendum first, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.
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Personally not a fan of the idea. The carrot of the current approach of a 2x3 year term, where they only get the extra 3 years if they have done enough for a mellowpuff is a good check.
/edit - having said that a 2020 poll said that 61% were in favour so there you go.
I've already mostly cut out takeaway coffee, but if prices head upwards I might start cracking out the tea a bit more often.
www.rnz.co.nz Things 'about to get scary' for coffee industry
Café owner Richard Corney says the sector is in "uncharted territory" as coffee prices hit levels not seen since the '70s.
Damning report reveals cause of HMNZS Manawanui's sinking off Samoa
www.nzherald.co.nz Watch: Damning report reveals cause of HMNZS Manawanui's sinking off Samoa
The interim Court of Inquiry’s report blames incident on 'human error'.
...He said the crew did not realise Manawanui remained in autopilot and, mistakenly believed its failure to respond to direction changes was the result of a thruster control failure...
Hows that for a work story... I've had some bad days at the office, but they have not resulted in the loss of a $100 million dollar piece of equipment.
Aand another pic that has the construction around ~ 1911 - same view
Thats the one - pretty much taking out one of the main one of the three main routes West > City/Shore.
Meola Road closure Extended for 3 months
www.nzherald.co.nz Residents fume as major Auckland road closure extended
AT assured residents the road would be open no later than today.
AT going next level. Muppets.