"Bold steps" by the g'ment - changes announced at 2pm today

**firefighter** · 9th February 2010, 13:51

Originally Posted by Tank

Reapplication requirements for those on the dole for an extended period

Work and training requirements for those on the DPB

Wow - they are really looking at the 'hand out culture' (note DPB is for over 6yos)

It's about time.

**allycatz** · 9th February 2010, 14:03

Originally Posted by firefighter

It's about time.

Training requirements or part time work (min 15 hours) for DPB with kids over seven has been in place for yonks

**Miscreant** · 9th February 2010, 14:05

Originally Posted by Mully

CGT wasn't required really - if you buy a house with the intention of making money, you should be paying tax on it when you sell. IRD have never really chased that.

Bush lawyer.
If you are buying and selling a house (or shares etc) as a business then you are liable for tax and the ird do go for you. Even on your family home. Buying a house or shares for a long term hold is not liable to tax and consequently the ird don't go after it.

**firefighter** · 9th February 2010, 14:09

Originally Posted by allycatz

Training requirements or part time work (min 15 hours) for DPB with kids over seven has been in place for yonks

DPB for kids over 7..........excuse my ignorance but is that to supplement wages to help out single working mums, or is it a hand-out for those too comfortable at home to get off their arse and get a job and provide for their own off-spring? 5 year olds should be in school. What is the mum doing in the mean time if it's the latter?

edit; I just found out it is for hand-outs.

7 years old is waaaay too old, to be getting the DPB.......working for families yes, but not DPB. What exactly is 'training requirements'? Is that free education which will probably never be put into use which the nation has to pay for?

**Tank** · 9th February 2010, 14:17

Just watching greens on TV - fuck me they are a joke - umm dont follow the g'ment - umm do green stuff.

Thats the problem with single issue watermelons.

**golfmade** · 9th February 2010, 14:21

Do politicians down there get into fights in the legislature (or similar) defending their constituents?

**Tank** · 9th February 2010, 14:22

Originally Posted by golfmade

Do politicians down there get into fights in the legislature (or similar) defending their constituents?

Mallard smacked a guy for teasing him about rooting a chick - does that count?

**firefighter** · 9th February 2010, 14:23

Originally Posted by Tank

Just watching greens on TV - fuck me they are a joke - umm dont follow the g'ment - umm do green stuff.

Thats the problem with single issue watermelons.

More to the point. Who are the fuck-knuckles voting for them and giving them a voice?

**Tank** · 9th February 2010, 14:23

Greens commenting - investment in new roads is bad mkaaaay - they contribute to global warming.

Apparently they have not been reading the news lately. fucken greenies .

**rainman** · 9th February 2010, 14:23

Originally Posted by Tank

Just watching greens on TV - fuck me they are a joke - umm dont follow the g'ment - umm do green stuff.

Perhaps you should listen to what he's actually saying, not what your bigotry thinks he's saying...

**Coldrider** · 9th February 2010, 14:24

Golfmade ,down here politicians steal your vote, then bash you for the next three years.

**Tank** · 9th February 2010, 14:24

greens arguing that mum and dad should be able to take a few YEARS off with new baby - FUCK - who do they think is going to pay for all this?

**firefighter** · 9th February 2010, 14:24

Originally Posted by Tank

Mallard smacked a guy for teasing him about rooting a chick - does that count?

Probably the most sensible thing that's ever happened in parliament, I thought it was well deserved, and I was gutted he did'nt get away with it......(although not surprised, living in little old left-wing Zealand)