Welfare beneficiaries around the country were in shock and mourning today, after Social Development Minister Paula Bennett announced “the dream is over”. Former bricklayer and now long-term unemployed man Chas “The Jazz” Murray was one of those struggling to cope with the news. “Man I had it sweet, bro. I had the dream beneficiary lifestyle.…
Controversy erupted today before the start of the third cricket test between New Zealand and Australia, when a large hole was discovered on the pitch. Play was delayed for ten minutes this morning while the captains of the two teams argued with the umpires about what to do. The hole was discovered by Eden Park…
Finally a conservative voice on Imperator Fish You may think this blogsite is all just a laugh, but let me assure you that you could not be more wrong. In fact, I consider it my public duty to provide informative and balanced opinion and commentary. But I’ve received a flood of emails* asking for a…
I watched the premiere of The Nation this morning. It has been held out as TV3’s answer to TVNZ’s Q+A, but the style is different, and it presents a distinct alternative to the traditional current affairs interview show. I had wondered about the choice of Jason Gunn as presenter, but his relaxed manner seems to…
Not a bad few days. We just got rid of a whole lot more civil servants. Isn’t my plan to get Kiwis working looking great? It all comes back to my cycleway – that’s 1500 more people on their bikes! Now the lousy Opposition are saying we agreed to cap public service staff levels, not…
The Labour MP at the centre of controversy today said he had no regrets about his behaviour and would do it again. Charles Chauvel was reportedly about his business recently when an incident of his being gay allegedly occurred. The alleged incident was reported on a right wing blogsite. Comments on that site claimed Chauvel…
In breaking news, a person has complained about noisy kids. The full (gasp!) shocking story is here. And here are some of the latest shocking developments to this story: a man has complained because another vehicle didn’t indicate I don’t like those tattoos a shopkeeper has grumbled because a rude patron didn’t say ‘thank you”…
Them crazy scienticians are always making stuff up. Like the whole global warming thing. Thanks but no thanks. I don’t need science-persons to tell me what our planet is doing. How can the Earth be warming when it’s actually quite cool today? No, sir, if I want my climate science I’ll listen to the corporate…
Controversy is raging about whether the introduction of National Rugby League Standards will inevitably lead to the creation of league tables. The Standards include a points system, where the scorer of a try earns four points for his team, while a penalty kick or conversion earns two points. A drop goal will be worth one…
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