Thief in the night

The regional council had reported the incident to police last year but they had decided not to proceed.

Why bloody not? This thieving prick should be in jail and such fraud should carry mandatory prosecution.

WCC thief surprised at massive savings

The head honcho over at that den of socialist thieves formally known as Waitakere City Council shows mock surprise at Super City $250M plus possible savings.

Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey said it was an astonishing amount of cost savings to be found across the Auckland region

Really? Doesn't surprise me as a multiple ratepayer one little bit about possible savings in that viper's nest of parochial local socialist councils. Remind me just what WCC does do for the ratepayer? He goes on.

The ratepayers of Auckland will be delighted or devastated whichever way they try and cut that money

Damned right! Ratepayers will be ecstatic about reductions in criminal local taxes, whilst the non-ratepaying bludging troughers will scream vociferously for some time about perceived losses of rights and entitlements.

Good stuff. Bring it on Rodney, cannot happen quickly enough.

Last of the cabal awakes

The last high priestess of the feminazi triumvirate that has infested this country over the past decade is making an epic stand.

statutory changes to bring down the parole component of the sentence ... and early release amnesty.

Are we ready for solutions such as these?

Some might say her last utterances as a public figure.

rise of popular anxiety about crime".

There needed to be "better communication about why alternatives to prison are in the public interest ... to counter community scepticism".

It is plainly evident the message on Joe Public having had a gutsful of crime is not getting through.

significant safety and human rights issues

The ultimate in arrogance from a government stooge who believes criminals actually have rights.

Honorary degree 'sign of committment'

So says her new boss as he gathers up a few more letters after his name in Malta yesterday. Honorary degrees must be a pre-req for employment at that place of corruption. After all, she has plenty of on job experience in that field.

Rare is the person who does not know about global warming and its terrifying potential.

Damned right about the terrifying potential. The potential to rape my wallet over some whackjob science commonly known as Gore-Bull.

Remind me which years of late have been warm?

The common thread

• Former Government minister Taito Phillip Field corruptly received benefits from constituents in exchange for immigration help.
• the former Immigration Minister was acquitted on 20 fraud charges relating to alleged illegal money-shuffling schemes operating when he was an immigration consultant

Stop immigration to stop corruption in our Parliament.

Wake out West in full swing

A funereal gloom has descended over Bob's fiefdom of Western Eco Robbers Inc. Rodders has put the wind up all and sundry. The bottom line suggests there will be firings galore. The wake has already started.

It’s like somebody’s died here – it’s like a wake. Some of these people have put their life and soul into building this city.

Good news as a ratepayer. Deadwood about to be pruned. The sooner this funeral is over the better.

And I just don’t think people realise what’s at stake. Local government effects their everyday life more than central government.

Damned right! Local government infests everything private property related and stymies anything owners attempt to do.

Even the most ancient trough wallower in the West is fearful for her job. I can remember paying exorbitant rates under her as Mayor of Glen Eden before the failed advertising spin doctor turned his hand to rorting local government and pulled the rug from under her. And I still wonder what a council does other than sometimes collect rubbish.

It’s like looking at a car where the engine and all the wheels have been removed and the passengers are still arguing over who’s going to sit in the front seat.

The Orklund mares are onto it. Quote of the saga.

Mr Tamihere says he might be able to lend a hand to Mr Harvey once he’s out of a job in 18 months

"We’ve got an employment agency here at the trust and we might be able to do his CV."

"I’m having too much fun sitting on the sidelines watching these other plonkers."

JT is doing a bit of stirring. Bob reckons he will still be there after the funeral poking his nose into my life as a Westie property owner. As a multiple ratepayer, I certainly hope not.

A (council funded/sponsored?) coalition of shit-stirrers has been formed at short notice. More likely some council wallahs looking to extend the size of their trough. Protest march today to hear the gospel according to Bob.

I hope Rodders continues unabated on his path of divine retribution toward the supercity.

Bring it on, Rodders.


Update:

Protest march joined by usual suspects: Councillors soon to be out of a job, Green MP looking to stir the pot and those wishing for undemocratic representation by virtue of race.

Parochialism at the trough

It hasn't taken long. Those to be kneecapped at the Auckland trough are out in force.

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• Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey was concerned at the idea of a unitary authority with powers to rate and then allocate money to smaller councils.
• I find it difficult there is taxation without direct representation.
• We really do have to look at whether local councils should be able to rate and spend accordingly rather than having funding decisions made remotely.

• Manukau Mayor Len Brown, whose council proposed a three-city model, said the commission "is taking away the control of local councils to provide for local communities".
• We can only hope that the Government realises that these recommendations may not be in the best interest of the people who live in this region, and does not adopt them without sufficient input from local councils or reflect the diverse needs of our residents.

• Penny Webster, Mayor of the Rodney District in the north of Auckland, was unhappy at the plan to remove Orewa and Whangaparaoa from the Rodney local council area and making it part of the Waitemata urban area.
• Most of our people from there see themselves as part of the Hibiscus Coast or Rodney," she told NZPA. "They don't see themselves as Aucklanders.

• Papakura Mayor Calum Penrose said the plan would be "an absolute disaster" for his district, which would all but disappear.
• Under this model you would lose local connection and lose local democracy.
• This commission was orchestrated by the last government and I would hope this government would not tolerate this.

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Parochialism at it worst, giving more reason that the kneecapping can't come soon enough.

Awkland to become AUCKLAND

At last. A century overdue.

Orklund fiefdoms to end.

When is the razor gang to start work?

Ruined our good name???

More like exposed that all is not culturally well in this modern age.

numerous cases of newborn babies being abandoned at birth

common theme amongst the cases are the disregard for whether the baby lived or not

newborns in plastic bags

In most of the cases the babies end up dying before they were found

blame and berating the woman for her 'stupidity' and 'ignorance

trying to defend the pride of their families

CEO of the Ministry of Health has already reaffirmed that travelling at seven months term is not a good idea

trying to figure out where the woman comes from, her family and any other gossip worthy details

Those who processed the woman's papers are pointing fingers

people outraged at the incident, because it gives Samoa a bad name

"How embarrassing!!! How could she? What was she thinking? She thought she would get away with it?"

Come back and complain when you move from the Stone Age to the 21st century.

Local governance and footballers

Most Aucklanders don't believe they get value for money from their rates. Most suspect the local body structure of several warring city states is clumsy, inefficient and prevents effective regional infrastructural development.

The ARC's claim to be the answer that they are skilled regional managers is met with one word.

Beckham.

Ralston nails the sorry state of politics in Orklund, suggesting the few out-of-towners likely to be upset are matters immaterial.

Simon Power replies on s92

At least he has had the decency to reply to my email.

Dear Sir/Madam,

The Minister of Commerce, Hon Simon Power, asked me to thank you for your email regarding section 92A of the Copyright Act 1994. Your concerns have been noted.

Section 92A allows for termination of accounts of repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances. A purpose of this provision is to provide an effective means for dealing with behaviour which clearly infringes copyright, recognising that this behaviour can be costly for New Zealand’s creative industries. This is especially important given recent technological developments which now make it easier for online copyright infringement to occur. This amendment is not intended to deprive law-abiding businesses or private users of access to the internet.

Some have interpreted this legislation to assume guilt upon accusation of copyright infringement. There are concerns that this could lead to the termination of an alleged infringer’s internet account without evidence or opportunity for a user to provide a defence. In order to clarify the operation of section 92A, a voluntary code of practice (the Code) is being developed by internet service providers (ISPs) in consultation with the public and copyright holders.

In brief, the Code will likely outline that in accordance with section 92A, a user will receive fair warning regarding an alleged infringement. The user will then have the opportunity to refute any or all of the alleged infringements. As a backstop, section 92A only allows for account termination in appropriate circumstances. It is unlikely that termination will be appropriate where an alleged infringement has been disputed.

Section 92A has been delayed from coming into force by one month until 27 March 2009. The purpose of this delay is to allow ISPs and rights-holders time to complete the joint development of the Code. If a voluntary code is developed and the new section is implemented, both will be reviewed within six months to see how they are working.

It is important that the Copyright Act achieves an appropriate balance between the interests of copyright creators, owners and users.

Thank you for taking the time to raise this with the Minister.

Yours sincerely,

David Lilly

Private Secretary – Commerce

I remain unconvinced that this is nothing but another part of the Kiwi Stasi. It appears that although bloggers like me and others have had their say, no notice is being taken and the same law will be activated forthwith at the end of the month.

Why the exact termination process is not defined in law, but some external, open to mis-interpretation, guidelines of no legal standing is beyond me. Guidelines are liable to changed or dispensed with, dependent on circumstance to suit whoever is power on the day. A fish-and-chip clause if I ever saw one.

Such vagueness of law left to voluntary guidelines is in the same realm of our number one cultural atrocity at law. That of the 'Waitangi principles'. Written into anything and everything that needs a palm greased.

Make no mistake, a different set of palms are being greased here. Mainly ones in california in the entertainment industry.

If you stand accused, you are guilty, without any formal proceedings.

What a load of bollocks!

East Cape to secede from New Zealand

Border control at Whakatane heading east and at Wairoa heading north is about to implemented as East Cape secedes. Liarbour's parting gift to divide our nation. Some reckon not so.

And in terms of our negotiations with the Crown and our own people, we have made it specifically clear that access to the beach will not be closed and that people can still come

What absolute bollocks. Just wait to see the real endgame when this shady deal is signed off in a week or so. Rodders of Epsom MP has been very vocal over the weekend on the matter, but is strangely silent today. A refreshed and holidayed-out John Boy got his bits in a vice?

The East Cape is soon to be formally established in law as a permanent backwater for all time and non-native New Zealanders can standby to need visas to enter the area. Probably will suit the recently publicised terrorist training schools in the area to not have too many nosy non-natives about. Also the NZ Green farmers in the area will no doubt look to bumper crops and income.

If people continue to flout what has been agreed to by us and the council then, like any other law, people will have to face the consequences of their actions

There is ample legal room for their own police state, with the right to fine people. I can just imagine Mr Laws patched mates from Wangavegas contracting out to provide the requisite heavy security.

Part of our korero [discussion] is that once we get the act through we will signage those places that are wahi tapu [sacred areas], so people know they are wahi tapu and respect them.

Sacred areas yet to be defined - highly likely to be the total coastline if you are not of the clan. Fisheries opened for rape and pillage for the chosen few in their Shrangila.

Even the Mare of Gisborne sides with the secession - apparently 90% of his voting fans are of the right clan, therefore this handover is OK by him. Another apologist lame duck bureaucrat tending his patch with affirmative actions. (reference to Mare's comment not found today - saw in online article over weekend)

New Zealand continues on its headlong path toward separatism.

Awash with undemocratic bureaucracies

We are effectively ruled not by our democratically elected representatives, but by a bloated bureaucracy of unelected and completely unaccountable functionaries, with a culture of arrogant disregard for the will of the people.

A Jafaland resident aptly sums up the state of play in local gummint.

Parting shot

Te News:

Cullen has fired a parting shot by releasing incomplete Treasury data supposedly to draw a line in the sand on the state of the economy at handover.

The vindictiveness of a sore loser that knows no bound.

Liarbour election bribe uncovered

Radio Lefty is this morning reporting on another Liarbour election bribe.

Pay 48,000 sheeple extra in Welfare For Families for more votes, only to tell them post-election the overpayment will cost you 14%.

Thieving sods. It was all about trust, you know.

Susan Couch Press Release

ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS FOR RSA VICTIM

Sole survivor of the 2001 RSA killings, Susan Couch, has made a statement in regards to the recent controversy surrounding NZ First’s donation to the Sue Couch Victims Trust.

The Auckland part time working mother who was left for dead following the tragic events in 2001 says she is saddened by the arguments raised which question the Trust’s integrity.

Sue Couch says: “The donations will be used to benefit victims of violent crime placed in a similar situation to my own.”

Susan Couch was working at the Panmure RSA when she was attacked, beaten and left for dead by convicted murderer William Bell in December 2001. She suffered severe injuries but was not covered by any ACC lump sum compensation. Couch says the lack of Government support to victims of violent crime is a serious issue.

“My financial plight is real, as are those of other victims of serious crime. I appreciate the donation by Winston Peters and all others who have donated money to this very important Trust,” she says.

The Trust is currently in the process of being registered. Once it has been established Sue Couch will be listed as patron.

Couch also disapproves the negative commentary surrounding the involvement of her lawyers, Brian Henry and Dennis Gates to the Trust and to her case. “They have spent many hours working on my legal case, fighting to help me receive an account from the Government Department who failed to protect both myself and the public by releasing Bell on parole. They have done this work without being paid, for which I am truly grateful.”

Couch says the trustees are generously working to help her and others who are living the same life sentence as social welfare beneficiaries.

“Whatever people think of Winston, I am very grateful for the donation by NZ First to the Trust. The money will be put to good use”

ENDS

Susan Couch wrote that? Pull the other one. More like by the trustees who 'are generously working to help her'. With the taxpayers monies.

Where's the $158K Winston?

Trifecta Jackpot

In keeping with the racing theme from yesterday, while I still look to see if my nag did actually start, Queen Bee has hit the trifecta jackpot.

QB has been joining dots and there is a big red line from NZ to the EU. Seems it is all about dairy and not having a US FTA. TV3 has been suckered, the Liarbour Hydra is in the thick of it.

You have to be joking!

Winston 'purer than the driven snow' has just been cleared by Liarbour's Mr Plod.

Unbelievable. Any vestige of respect for the Police just went out the door.

Crown accounts tank

As expected the on paper value of NZ Inc has tanked in the failing global economy.

Treasury said the change was a result of the late reversal of accruals relating to an earlier period.

Of interest is the accrual reversals. What has been suddenly reversed one month on from Prefu making the books look massively worse? Did Mikhail 'reverse' certain entries prior to Prefu to make the problems only look half-bad?

Only problem is her indoors held out for the long election game and what could have been uncovered by a new government to their absolute horror has been exposed to sunlight.

An explanation about here would be very nice Mikhail. Timing is everything, just like Obama now gathering in the sympathy vote.

"no such thing as compassionate conservatism"

Straight from the horses' mouth on Te News.

Obviously not the same compassion that sent Liarbour Prez Mikhail Williams on a compassionate socialism mission to Oz recently?