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  1. Comment on Open Mike 09/09/2026

    By: Ric -

    Yes National would not look good if they were caught out several more times.

  2. Comment on Labour: Solar without the Upfront Cost

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    The best advice I have found for checking the reliability of solar panels is https://www.choice.com.au/home-improvement/energy-saving/solar. Choice is the Australian version of our Consumer. I’ve read recently that there are some problems with some heat …

  3. Comment on Labour: Solar without the Upfront Cost

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    People that appear clued up to me say the problem of DC arcing makes using mains level DC more trouble than its worth.

  4. Comment on Open Mike 08/07/2026

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    With current winter temperatures I’m surprised the squatters haven’t moved in.

  5. Comment on Daily review 29/04/2026

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    very nice song thanks

  6. Comment on Open Mike 17/04/2026

    By: Ric Stacey -

    As a mechanic of about fifty years, I’ve seen many dangerous cars following a six monthly WOF check. Another case of this government knowing the cost of everything and the value of nothing, And the stupid twits include no regulation relating to mileage …

  7. Comment on David Seymour wants to snuff out bottlenecks and barriers to our response to global fuel uncertainty

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    Probably a long time but if they are not useful in this crisis it would be useful to have them ready for the next one. Meanwhile they are cheaper than diesel to run although the purchase cost is higher. I imagine that Seymour hasn’t even tried. Perhaps the …

  8. Comment on David Seymour wants to snuff out bottlenecks and barriers to our response to global fuel uncertainty

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    Or to hire out to transport firms. They could be sold when the crisis passes. If we get low on diesel there will be many people that would be very pleased to get access to a use able truck.

  9. Comment on David Seymour wants to snuff out bottlenecks and barriers to our response to global fuel uncertainty

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    Seymour should encourage the government to import some electric trucks and vans.

  10. Comment on Think Big 2.0

    By: Ric Stacey -

    The analysis I have seen doesn’t allow for decreased dividends from the power companies to the government if electricity prices drop due to less risk of dry year generation shortages. If the government increased solar generation with a solar panel subsidy …

  11. Comment on Peters spits the dummy over India Free Trade deal

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    The Indian government’s point of view is here: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressNoteDetails.aspx?id=156654&NoteId=156654&ModuleId=3&reg=3&lang=1 It says “India- New Zealand FTA eliminates duty on 100% of Indian Exports” Tariffs on some NZ exports are subject to …

  12. Comment on Daily review 07/11/2024

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    I’m pleased the NZ Herald is strongly criticizing the government for wasting 1.6 million of taxpayer money. Three years ago a tunnel from Wellington city to near Wellington airport was “deemed eye wateringly expensive”. So Simeon decided to order another …

  13. Comment on March for Nature

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    Great atmosphere in Auckland. Lots of faces from way back. Really encouraging.

  14. Comment on Open mike 04/03/2024

    By: Ric Stacey -

    Auckland library has this “book on order”. Six in the queue.

  15. Comment on Open mike 15/10/2023

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    Labour will have 17 electorate and 17 list members in the new parliament. https://elections.nz/media-and-news/2023/election-night-results-for-the-2023-general-election/

  16. Comment on Open mike 15/10/2023

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    Who will get in to parliament as Labour list mps ?

  17. Comment on Open mike 22/09/2023

    By: Ric -

    And according to The Guardian many of the schemes “appear to have fundamental failings suggesting they cannot be relied upon to cut planet-heating emissions” https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/sep/19/do-carbon-credit-reduce-emissions-greenhouse- …

  18. Comment on Open mike 14/09/2023

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    A review of Nationals house tax has been released this morning. “Our best estimate is that Nationals Foreign Buyer Tax would raise $210 million per year, compared to Nationals estimate of $740 million. This leaves a significant $530 million (71%) per year …

  19. Comment on Open mike 14/09/2023

    By: Ric Stacey -

    All very useful. Clearly from the polls too many people do not believe that a left government will deal with the issues that are important to them. I believe that only a significant, clearly communicated, game- changing and inspiring policy that addresses …

  20. Comment on Open mike 14/09/2023

    By: Ric Stacey -

    Many voters are upset by food prices. Supermarket prices here are more expensive than in Australia. https://thespinoff.co.nz/business/12-04-2023/how-much-cheaper-are-groceries-in-australia-than-new-zealand-really claim by 25%. If the Greens want to …

  21. Comment on Open mike 07/09/2023

    By: Ric Stacey -

    I was recently in France and England and agree it’s very expensive, way more than NZ. The National art gallery and British Museum are both excellent and free. Also the flying is an emissions nightmare. Central Asia (Uzbekistan and the other stans) were …

  22. Comment on Open mike 30/05/2023

    By: Ric Stacey -

    no eg stuff.co.nz and others work for me

  23. Comment on Open mike 30/05/2023

    By: Ric Stacey -

    I am working with many wonderful Russians and Ukrainians at Volunteer Tbilisi which helps feed, house and support Ukrainian refugees. Here’s a few comments about how those Russians that chose to leave Russia over the war feel about Russia and their lives. …

  24. Comment on Open mike 31/10/2022

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    Auckland to Wellington next Monday has a difference in price between flying and busing of $242 according to the Air NZ and Intercity websites. A pretty useful saving for a days effort. Bus has wifi and charging available.

  25. Comment on James Shaw and the Green Party co-leadership

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    Economic stability will be a significant influence on the next election. Climate change will be a concern for many. The best leader of the Greens to create the impression that voting for the Greens will address these issues is James Shaw. Anyone …

  26. Comment on The 2022 Energy Crisis Is Right Here Right Now

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    If petrol and diesel prices or supplies become very difficult NZ will have more resilience if we have a higher number of electric cars. The government should legislate for various public bodies to have a certain percentage of their fleet electric.

  27. Comment on Daily review 16/06/2022

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    “That’s the kind of rubbish that gets donated to op shops – and should go straight in the ragbag.” No, most of it is made of nylon and makes useless rags which absorb nothing and catch fire if your not very careful.

  28. Comment on Go well Ashley Bloomfield

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    I found his explanations lucid and his calmness inspiring. Thank you Ashley

  29. Comment on Open mike 12/02/2022

    By: Ric -

    I never saw anyone carrying a baseball bat on the many springbok tour protests I attended in 1981

  30. Comment on Open mike 29/12/2021

    By: Ric -

    I’ve never washed them myself but here’s what a microbiologist found when he washed and then tested a variety of masks . It’s also a guide to the effectiveness of homemade versus bought masks. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/456413/disposable-masks- …