Close Up tonight (22 October)

**hayd3n** · 22nd October 2009, 22:02

Originally Posted by Mikkel

Having just seen the Close-Up video on the net I have to concur! Les you did a brilliant job, good on you - not at all nervous were you

Such a short time, it would be very good if more air-time could somehow be procured - without having to firebomb and embassy or something silly like that.

take it to fairgo

**Fatt Max** · 22nd October 2009, 22:05

Originally Posted by James Deuce

Good work Mr Ixion. Cool under fire and let the ACC chap hang himself. Best way to do it. Saves on rope burns.

Yep, just watched it on TVNZ On Demand and must say well done Ixion, brilliant job, Mr Arse CC very rattled...good onya mate

**Mikkel** · 22nd October 2009, 22:08

Originally Posted by hayd3n

take it to fairgo

I was actually thinking the same a couple of days back. I don't think that politics are within the scope of their program though.

**Ferkletastic** · 23rd October 2009, 08:10

Good man Ixon, EatOrBeEaten and I were both cheering you on.

**Bounce001** · 23rd October 2009, 10:32

Originally Posted by Mikkel

I was actually thinking the same a couple of days back. I don't think that politics are within the scope of their program though.

What about the "Shame on You" segment on Target

**James Deuce** · 23rd October 2009, 11:09

Originally Posted by Bounce001

What about the "Shame on You" segment on Target

Bugger off. The vapid doodleheads presenting that show probably don't know what a motorcycle is.

**Badjelly** · 23rd October 2009, 11:32

Originally Posted by Bounce001

What about the "Shame on You" segment on Target

Originally Posted by James Deuce

Bugger off. The vapid doodleheads presenting that show probably don't know what a motorcycle is.

Target is a ghastly, ghastly programme.

**Cross Rider** · 23rd October 2009, 11:41

Originally Posted by dmc

So if we paid the total cost for ACC we would be paying $3300 a year in levies to cover costs that means it cost ACC @$400 million dollars a year in claims?

If a public servant lies to the Govt and to the nation, can that person be sued or prosecuted?

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 23rd October 2009, 11:55

Originally Posted by Badjelly

Target is a ghastly, ghastly programme.

Needs to be 20/20 or 60minutes or similar

**mikeey01** · 23rd October 2009, 11:58

Originally Posted by carver

any ideas what we do if ACC has its figures spot on?

Yeah it's called a scanner!

**StoneY** · 23rd October 2009, 12:01

Originally Posted by Cross Rider

If a public servant lies to the Govt and to the nation, can that person be sued or prosecuted?

As an ex public sector union delegate

Not sure re-prosecution.
BUT it WOULD be a clear breach of the SSC Code of Conduct that applies to all public sector workers (with very VERY few exceptions)

I had a say in that code way back when.......

**sleemanj** · 23rd October 2009, 12:18

In the interview last night, Ixion made the point about the proclaimed $77 "subsidy" coming to $200 million. I think the numbers for this were 3.2 million cars.

Is there actually a reference for that 3.2 million figure, just, it seems very high to me. 3.2 million registered vehicles, in a country with what, 4 million people?

Maybe it's totally right, but, just sounds a bit hinky to me, and getting OUR figures wrong would not be a good look.

**Ixion** · 23rd October 2009, 12:30

It's actually 3109410 . I rounded up. More if on hold vehicles are counted. Figures are from "New Zealand
motor vehicle registration statistics 2008 © Copyright NZ Transport Agency
Published April 2009 ISSN 0114–7234". I got it from their website, I think.

I've attached a copy EDIT Bugger it's too big. If you want a copy PM me.

Page 65, total vehicle fleet excluding those "on hold".

Cars and vans 2631014
Trucks and utes 478336