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Oh Fairfax how I wonder at your subs
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# ? Jun 15, 2012 23:04 |
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dusty posted:Ah Dunedin. I was there when the Bowler ran Wifebeater Wednesdays back in '04, which was judged to breach advertising standards. $1 shots at K-Sleaze on Tuesdays! $2 beers/house wines/doubles on Wednesdays! Those were the days. All those bars have closed now though.
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# ? Jun 16, 2012 05:24 |
http://tvnz.co.nz/back-benches/s8-ep18-video-4928685 "The aging workforce is a manufactured crisis" ~Paul Goldsmith
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# ? Jun 16, 2012 08:01 |
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Exclamation Marx posted:http://tvnz.co.nz/back-benches/s8-ep18-video-4928685 Norightturn is also railing against Labour's stance on superanuuation. He is arguing that it is only going to be a small increase in the cost of the scheme which in the big picture is easily absorbed by the total cost of running the country. While he may have a point about the relative cost increase it is still something we should be thinking about and planning for now, not in 20 years time. whoopps forgot the link http://norightturn.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/what-superannuation-crisis.html
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# ? Jun 17, 2012 01:49 |
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Will create a trip report the NZF convention soon enough with pics heh. Anyways, it was definitely not boring and apparent the members/delegates are listened to. Some notes from yesterday: Day one of NZF AGM... intriguing. Lots of people OTP. Spotted 'the chief' heading out the back for a durry. Nationalizing our Oil resources ala Norway is popular, so is increasing transport infrastructure development to some equitable level with new roads (that remit not yet debated though). Main disappointment so far is remit passed that voting should be compulsory Ala Australia as mainly spoken to by Denis O'Rourke. I can entirely attach myself to the idea voting is a duty, but less voting participation shows a lack of engagement and trying to fine people into voting doesn't really help jack. Anyways, discussion about immigration and super was really a small piece of the conference and only one part of the leaders keynote speech -_- The TV3 crew left 2/3 of the way through Winstons speech after they appeared to have got their 10 second comment on immigration/super. Anyways- Im completely willing to discuss/acknowledge flaws in the party, its policy, MP's and leader etc. but the media coverage that I am seeing from stuff first hand is palpably crafted sensationalistic crap. Lemonus fucked around with this message at 09:05 on Jun 17, 2012 |
# ? Jun 17, 2012 06:54 |
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Clare Curran focuses on the big issues: Does John Key fake his number of Twitter followers?Clare Curran posted:So with the help of Twitter API I analysed the followers of the @johnkeypm account. The results confirmed almost exactly what my eyes had already told me: most of the accounts were spambots, zombies, or worse. http://blog.labour.org.nz/2012/06/17/john-keys-ghost-followers/ Good to see Labour is spending so much time analysing the quality of John Key's twitter followers, these are truly the issues that 2014 will be fought on.
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# ? Jun 17, 2012 09:46 |
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His cult of personality is the biggest weapon in National's arsenal - some may argue at this point it's their only weapon.
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# ? Jun 17, 2012 10:03 |
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Lemonus posted:Will create a trip report the NZF convention soon enough with pics heh. miss_chaos posted:Clare Curran focuses on the big issues: Does John Key fake his number of Twitter followers? I think that it's pretty harmless, and fits with broadcasting which I think she covers pretty well. It's not like she's devoted any time to it; just cutting and pasting an email she's received. I think she's an above average Labour MP in terms of output. I don't know what constituent work they do, but she really doesn't leave any stones unturned in terms of her broadcast portfolio. Her snafus seem to be not thinking the social media thing through often enough, and being resentful about Greens vote-poaching. Thank you for reminding me earlier about K-sleaze. I used to live just nearby - they'd keep me awake till 4am 6 days a week. Every night they'd close down to the sweet sounds of Pure Shores by All Saints - as soon as the song started the punters knew they had only seconds left to try and score. dusty fucked around with this message at 10:30 on Jun 17, 2012 |
# ? Jun 17, 2012 10:24 |
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dusty posted:I think that it's pretty harmless, and fits with broadcasting which I think she covers pretty well. It's not like she's devoted any time to it; just cutting and pasting an email she's received. She has been very visible in broadcasting, more MPs should take a line from her. Greens are still more visible on most left issues though. In the style of GARETH KEENAN INVESTIGATES, Clare has put another post up. Clare Curran posted:More than half of John Key’s followers don’t stack up. *dramatic spy music* Seriously though, if a Labour MP thinks that after month on month of governmental SNAFUs, screw ups and mini scandals that spammers following the PM indicates some kind of astro turfed grand conspiracy that attacks Key's 'cult of personality' then, well, I don't even know. The problem is literally no-one cares who follows anyone on Twitter. The PM's twitters is a few photographs and press releases, what's the scandal there? P.S: Dusty: also, RIP 2 Bears. My friend met his future wife there as Usher's 'Yeah' played on the sound system and everyone slipped down the vomit-sodden stairs. RIP 2 Bears, RIP. P.P.S: NZ First food pics plz. What were the demographics like? miss_chaos fucked around with this message at 13:00 on Jun 17, 2012 |
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dusty posted:I think that it's pretty harmless, and fits with broadcasting which I think she covers pretty well. It's not like she's devoted any time to it; just cutting and pasting an email she's received. It is important that the communications and IT spokesperson understands things like Twitter and Facebook and how they can be used/manipulated in various forms. Do you see many high up in National knowing what a twitter is beyond that thing the magic pixies put out releases on when the tell them to? Let alone understand about spammers etc using the platform?
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# ? Jun 17, 2012 22:48 |
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if John Key is found to have non-human twitter followers then that's it! Snap election!
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# ? Jun 17, 2012 23:36 |
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And why has no one looked into whether John Key's Facebook 'likers' are all New Zealand citizens and over 18? He has nearly 75,000 likes and some of these people might not even be able to vote for him! This could clearly be a misrepresentation of his popularity. I expect an investigation forthwith. Maybe by the Sunday Star Times, following their hard hitting expose on New Zealander's health habits via measuring how many Facebook likes Coke has.
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# ? Jun 17, 2012 23:55 |
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It wouldn't be NZ journalism unless they ask Sonny Bill Williams about it too.
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# ? Jun 18, 2012 00:04 |
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Varkk posted:It is important that the communications and IT spokesperson understands things like Twitter and Facebook and how they can be used/manipulated in various forms. Do you see many high up in National knowing what a twitter is beyond that thing the magic pixies put out releases on when the tell them to? I'd have said figuring out social media as a political tool is a job for Labour's (largely absentee) press and communications team rather than a public policy issue that falls under 'communications and IT' like, say, ultra fast broadband. National's Twitter feeds may be boring, but they at least don't have a social media-led stuff up that leads to a news story every second week. Engaging in traditional PR works for National so they largely stick to their knitting but Labour doesn't seen to have any strategy or rules around its social media use which is why they go FUBAR on it so often. Trevor Mallard tracks the IPs of people who disagree with him on Red Alert FFS. I'm not sure that's a good sign of a medium being well used. Social media is a great tool for politicians but they need to have a strategy, metrics, goals etc not just a free for all. Julia Gillard does Twitter well across the ditch as do the Greens here.
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# ? Jun 18, 2012 00:23 |
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In today's news the government is so serious about keeping young women off the DPB that they are scrapping funding for providing free sexual health advice to young people. I am not sure they have thought their cunning plan all the way through. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=10813666
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# ? Jun 18, 2012 04:10 |
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Angry Moo Cow posted:if John Key is found to have non-human twitter followers then that's it! It would explain the governments "Free ipads for sheep" policy...
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# ? Jun 18, 2012 09:19 |
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Varkk posted:In today's news the government is so serious about keeping young women off the DPB that they are scrapping funding for providing free sexual health advice to young people. I am not sure they have thought their cunning plan all the way through. There are 4 free sexual health clinics run for people on any age by the DHB mentioned in that article, plus Family Planning and East Health clinics which are both free for young people. And I assume student health as well which is dirt cheap of you have a Community Services card. So that's not entirely correct and while less sex education options is never a good thing, there are still numerous free options for young people in Auckland, including a number that are government funded. Get out into the regions, and there's far far less. I read a story this week about community pushback against providing an abortion service in Invercargill. Currently those seeking one have to travel to the nearest larger cities - Dunedin (2.5 hours drive) or Christchurch (7 hours drive), and there's very few sexual health facilities at all there. Population base aside, having to travel several hours, pay transport costs and accommodation + time off work etc just to get healthcare really isn't on.
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# ? Jun 18, 2012 12:58 |
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Shoutout to this thread as I'm about to head into my Politics 111 exam. Haven't studied, but between this thread and my own bias, I'm sure I'll get a B-
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# ? Jun 18, 2012 21:56 |
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miss_chaos posted:There are 4 free sexual health clinics run for people on any age by the DHB mentioned in that article, plus Family Planning and East Health clinics which are both free for young people. And I assume student health as well which is dirt cheap of you have a Community Services card. So that's not entirely correct and while less sex education options is never a good thing, there are still numerous free options for young people in Auckland, including a number that are government funded. Palmerston North faces a similar issue - the closest abortion service is in Wellington, which means it's a two-hour trip. These are cities of around 50-100,000 people whose DHBs also service much larger regions (think of what this means for people in Dannevirke or Taihape who end up in the situation where they need an abortion). It's pretty shameful that we can't even provide that service in areas that large - it's almost punitive in itself.
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# ? Jun 18, 2012 23:53 |
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hairypanis posted:Shoutout to this thread as I'm about to head into my Politics 111 exam. Haven't studied, but between this thread and my own bias, I'm sure I'll get a B- Jesus this makes me feel ancient.
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 00:07 |
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Don't worry, I too am ancient and I am going to go to my politics exam tomorrow, and I have also not studied due to a number of personal circumstances (namely, my house burnt down with all my study poo poo in it and my wife having a difficult pregnancy - mainly due to the stress of losing a house). I am not expecting to do well at all. I deserve it. I haven't read the course material and looking at previous exam papers, the exam covers a very wide selection of the course. I'll get it again next time. Good luck, hairy one.
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 00:29 |
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Angry Moo Cow posted:Don't worry, I too am ancient and I am going to go to my politics exam tomorrow, and I have also not studied due to a number of personal circumstances (namely, my house burnt down with all my study poo poo in it and my wife having a difficult pregnancy - mainly due to the stress of losing a house). I am not expecting to do well at all. I deserve it. I haven't read the course material and looking at previous exam papers, the exam covers a very wide selection of the course. Sorry things have been poo poo for you Moo Cow. Not even in the same ballpark, when I was going post-grad many moons ago (get off my lawn!), my house got burgled 2 weeks before exams and they stole everything electronic they could put their hands on. The worst part was being treated like a lying crim myself by uni administrators who thought I was just making it up to get an extension - despite being top of my class. gently caress Massey for real. Good luck for all sitting exams.
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 01:21 |
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Thanks, it is a bit of a pain but insurance peeps have been pretty cool about the whole thing. One of the contractors they used ended up stealing a whole bunch of stuff while I was at work (yes, I have a pretty decent job already - study is to help prevent my brain turning to rot) so that was fun to deal with. It will be nice once we get back to our own place though. All 4 of us at my parents house (or to put it another way, my wife's inlaws) for the past 2 or 3 months has been interesting. Free babysitters though. Incidentally, my wife believes that she could be in labour as I write this. Small, but regular contractions going down in my parents spare room. While that goes down, I shall read up on federation subnational politics. You know, just in case baby doesn't decide to come and those assholes at Massey (they are better than they were a decade ago, but still assholes) decide that this doesn't warrant an impaired examination. not that I'm trying to get out of my responsibilities or anything Should stop having kids.
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 02:20 |
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Go catch that baby! Like Israel Dagg under the high ball - just make sure you use your arms in the tackle or you'll get at least ten mins in the bin.
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 02:57 |
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I mentioned to my wife that this baby might be quick and due to our rural location, I might have to deliver our baby. I then mentioned that Andy Zaltzman from political animal/bugle fame helped deliver their child. If he can do it, so can I. But in the meantime, I'm going to keep reading this incredibly boring text book and procrastinate on the internet Unfortunately I don't "do" rugby, so I am unsure what your references are sorry I know that Dagg played in the world cup or something.
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 03:05 |
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Angry Moo Cow posted:Thanks, it is a bit of a pain but insurance peeps have been pretty cool about the whole thing. One of the contractors they used ended up stealing a whole bunch of stuff while I was at work (yes, I have a pretty decent job already - study is to help prevent my brain turning to rot) so that was fun to deal with. Sorry to hear that bro. Hope the baby is ok and the shitheads at the uni faculty give you a pass.
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 03:24 |
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Angry Moo Cow posted:While that goes down, I shall read up on federation subnational politics. You know, just in case baby doesn't decide to come and those assholes at Massey (they are better than they were a decade ago, but still assholes) decide that this doesn't warrant an impaired examination. The moral of the story is Massey sucks balls and no one should ever go there unless you are doing: vet, design, journalism, nursing or, like, food agriculture poo poo. Or at least minimise the terrible, terrible quality of lecturers by doing distance learning. I wish Vic hadn't cancelled my programme.
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# ? Jun 19, 2012 10:42 |
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New Zealand Megathread - Slavery on the high seas! http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/7136340/NZ-slammed-in-US-slavery-report (Rather fitting with the Confederate icon I guess >_>)
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# ? Jun 20, 2012 01:40 |
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Stuff posted:"Judith Collins, when she got the news of the mass privacy breach, called the chief executive and chairman of the board to her office in Auckland and said to them 'what is going on; gave them a dressing down and said it's not just a question of sorting out privacy, I want you go to after Michelle Boag," Little said. Andrew Little has made claims in Parliament tonight about what Judith Collins supposedly did in regards to ACC - at least he was smart enough to make them under Parliamentary privilege this time. I think Andrew Little needs to take a few deep breathes before his court case. They will need to have legal evidence of that Collins is lying and they haven't provided anything so far. Time will tell, I suppose http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/7142014/ACC-pawn-in-game-MP-Andrew-Little
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# ? Jun 20, 2012 11:32 |
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Do people remember that thing posted here that was floating around facebook among less cultured groups... you know "this Generation is poo poo because we didn't smack them, oh and something about immigration? The Waikato times felt it was worth expanding upon http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/opinion/letters/7135757/Letter-RIP-New-Zealand Lemonus fucked around with this message at 03:42 on Jun 21, 2012 |
# ? Jun 21, 2012 03:39 |
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Lemonus posted:Do people remember that thing posted here that was floating around facebook among less cultured groups... you know "this Generation is poo poo because we didn't smack them, oh and something about immigration? quote:You went soft on immigration. quote:respect for other people's differing opinions, cultural values and traditions. Though to be fair, it's just some old person with too much time on his hands writing in to the paper. Just saw this floating around on FB - TradeMe - John Key for sale.
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# ? Jun 21, 2012 03:46 |
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So something pretty loving big about ACC has come up. quote:KEVIN HAGUE (Green) to the Minister for ACC: Can she confirm that staff in ACC’s Recovery Independence Service teams receive more or less remuneration dependent on whether the proportion of people receiving weekly compensation is less or more than specified duration targets? http://parliamenttoday.co.nz/2012/06/questions-and-answers-june-21-2/#more-1566 (You're looking for question 3) http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/acc-staff-paid-more-cutting-off-claimants-greens-4941184 Hague attacked Collins in parliament today, in regards to allegations that ACC staff were given financial incentives to reject or terminate claims. This is going to become something big and I think we're starting to see what kind of culture was allowed to foster within ACC under this government's watch.
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# ? Jun 21, 2012 08:56 |
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They probably did it on purpose in order to use it as an excuse to privatise. Makes me feel sort of sick as the Government heads towards the asset-sale bill, and nothing can be done. Plus trying to destroy ACC, and just generally making lovely things happen.
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# ? Jun 21, 2012 17:32 |
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I think we all suspected it, but then having evidence of this actually come up is pretty sickening.
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# ? Jun 21, 2012 19:55 |
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quote:Hon JUDITH COLLINS: I am advised that ACC uses the specialist, independent vocational rehabilitation services and clinicians, and that these people are independent, and that that is quite different from the case managers. From my experience working for a variety of medical specialists who do work with ACC claims, this is a fairly typical case of ACC rejecting a claim. Mind you, the Herald has been recycling this story and similar ones for years now and nothing happens. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10640728 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10693080 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10692827 And yeah, that they have incentives to do so doesn't particularly surprise me.
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# ? Jun 21, 2012 20:05 |
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http://www.starcanterbury.co.nz/news/grudge-boils-over/1427518/ This is a complete car crash. I've said it before but the South Island really is 30-40 years behind - Christchurch is the unpleasant uncle who keeps telling racist jokes at family gatherings.
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# ? Jun 22, 2012 01:41 |
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The CBHS/Christ's College rugby match has always been a really nasty affair, I think it has turned violent a few times in the past, especially among the supporters. But I don't think you can really say the South Island is behind the rest of the country in that sort of regard however unless you are basing your observations about the rest of NZ based on a small enclave in central Wellington.
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# ? Jun 22, 2012 01:51 |
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dusty posted:http://www.starcanterbury.co.nz/news/grudge-boils-over/1427518/ Speaking of South Island racists: there was that incident where Wesley College beat St. Bede's in August last year and then 2 months later, some students were caught making racist comments about the Wesley kids and how they're dumb PIs and some such balderdash. http://www.starcanterbury.co.nz/news/catholic-students-in-racist-taunts/1126604/ Varkk posted:The CBHS/Christ's College rugby match has always been a really nasty affair, I think it has turned violent a few times in the past, especially among the supporters. But I don't think you can really say the South Island is behind the rest of the country in that sort of regard however unless you are basing your observations about the rest of NZ based on a small enclave in central Wellington. No, you're right. There was that incident in 2009 involving Auckland Grammar boys in a rugby game against Kelston Boys, a low decile predominantly Maori and Pacifika students, which descended into a brawl. The most galling thing about that was that the Kelston boys got 10 to 16 month bans, while the Auckland Grammar boys got 6 weeks - with one of the judiciary panel members being the father of an Auckland Grammar student. There were also allegations of racist taunting from the Auckland Grammar team and their supporters, with the comment that set off the Kelston boy was hearing someone say "don't bother ref, they can't even read" when the referee penalised a player. edogawa rando fucked around with this message at 02:00 on Jun 22, 2012 |
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I'm not saying that there aren't racists everywhere, far from it. What struck me about that article was the attitudes of the adults, who simply don't see anything wrong with this state of affairs. That's what I mean about the South Island being backwards - it's like watching an episode of Man Men: the most awful aspects of the 1960s are still part and parcel of Cantabrian culture.
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dusty posted:I'm not saying that there aren't racists everywhere, far from it. What struck me about that article was the attitudes of the adults, who simply don't see anything wrong with this state of affairs. Pretty much just like the AGS parent on the judicial panel in 2009 who handed down clearly unfair punishments to AGS and Kelston students who were involved in the rugby brawl. It's probably more an issue with the kind of people who send their kids to "status" schools in general, regardless of where that school is. Or even making a clearly racially motivated taunt at the rugby game where their team is up against one predominantly made up of PI and Maori boys.
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