Comments on: Greens show NZ the hope of what an eco socialism budget could heal and build

By: The Chairman

The Chairman — Thu, 15 May 2025 03:50:38 +0000

Yes. And one must also consider the benefits to society higher taxes can produce. It’s a two way street.

As for doctors going elsewhere, National are currently being warned their new policy will drive doctors into the private sector or lead to burnout

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/561035/public-doctors-will-quit-if-easy-operations-are-outsourced-to-private-hospitals-radiologist-says

By: Clive

Clive — Thu, 15 May 2025 02:52:22 +0000

In reply to Mohammed Khan. Yeah Ry Cooder did a great gig there

By: Clive

Clive — Thu, 15 May 2025 02:50:05 +0000

In reply to LexLo. Are you sure about that

By: Clive

Clive — Thu, 15 May 2025 02:49:01 +0000

Or it could make more New Zealanders actually think

By: The Chairman

The Chairman — Thu, 15 May 2025 00:15:05 +0000

In reply to Geoff Lye.

That doesn’t help those that are single.

Abolishing the accommodation supplement won’t stop rent increases and will leave many worse off

By: Mohammed Khan

Mohammed Khan — Wed, 14 May 2025 23:25:36 +0000

In reply to Clive. Comely women, I'm told the music is good

By: LexLo

LexLo — Wed, 14 May 2025 23:03:23 +0000

In reply to Gary.

Cunts are very useful things…you came out of one Gary…

By: LexLo

LexLo — Wed, 14 May 2025 23:00:58 +0000

Yet ‘Socialism’ seems to work fine when its about bailing out corporations in a financial crisis, or during a pandemic…maybe you should sit this one out Bob and STFU…

By: Geoff Lye

Geoff Lye — Wed, 14 May 2025 22:39:41 +0000

In reply to Geoff Lye.

Agency for Comprehensive Care
From 2025/26, we will increase Jobseeker Support (Health Condition and Disability) and the
Supported Living Payment to 80% of the full-time minimum wage. This recognises that people
with health needs require a higher level of support, especially when these needs are likely to
continue long-term.
Over time, income support for everyone with work-limiting health conditions will be delivered
by an expanded ACC – renamed the Agency for Comprehensive Care. This will close the gap
between the income support currently available for injury compared to that available for illness. In the first two years, these payments will be funded from returns on the ACC investment fund. This will allow time to develop a progressive levies system to provide long-term financial recovery for the expanded scheme.

By: Geoff Lye

Geoff Lye — Wed, 14 May 2025 22:38:10 +0000

In reply to Geoff Lye.