Will Chris win?

  • HappycamperNZ@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Oh, it is shortsighted. But people can’t think about the future if they are struggling now and it is something we all do. 2k tax cut gives me something now, 100,000 homes in 10 years I have to wait for.

    • Mojojojo1993@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Which is probably why we are in this situation. We don’t look to the future. Gotta start thinking big picture. Planets fucked. Need some drastic changes or this is humanities end.

      But I get yah

      • HappycamperNZ@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        Im curious what way you voted - I didn’t vote any of the big 4 because their focus is the 3 year reelection (and act/green is effectively a lab/nat vote). Don’t need to answer, just speaking out loud and happy to see others are on the same page.

        • Mojojojo1993@lemmy.world
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          1 year ago

          Unfortunately I’m eligible to vote( resident not citizen) but I would vote green.

          Labour or green are an attack on national. Only way to fight national is to push up labour.

          Two party systems are a big issue.

          • Dave@lemmy.nzM
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            1 year ago

            You don’t have to be a citizen to vote in NZ. Permanent resident (or resident visa) is enough. So long as you’re entitled to live here indefinetly (and have lived here at least 12 months), you can vote.

            • Mojojojo1993@lemmy.world
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              I checked and my visa level doesn’t allow me. I think mine is spousal. But we looked it up and I didn’t fit criteria. But I am permanent ?

              • Dave@lemmy.nzM
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                1 year ago

                Interesting, the “am I eligible to vote” things just say you are if you’ve been here 12 months and are entitled to stay indefinitely.

                I guess one key question is, on a spousal visa, if you split from your spouse are you still entitled to stay here indefinitely? If not that may be why you can’t vote. I couldn’t find any information specifically on if you can vote on a spouse visa.

                • Mojojojo1993@lemmy.world
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                  1 year ago

                  Been here 3 years and have a spousal indefinite visa but ird says ineligible. Might be wrong but not sure.

                  Im not actually sure on that. I’m guessing of we split I would need to reapply for a visa under a different rule. I would assume that’s why

                  • Dave@lemmy.nzM
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                    1 year ago

                    Yeah, if you can’t keep your visa on your own, that makes sense I guess.

          • HappycamperNZ@lemmy.world
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            1 year ago

            I went TOP because I agree with alot of their future plans, and if they got in would hope they side with Labour - green was my second.

            The big parties need to be reminded they aren’t NZ, and they aren’t guaranteed.

            • Mojojojo1993@lemmy.world
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              1 year ago

              Any policies in particular?

              I can’t remember but I feel they had some pretty insane ideas. Environmental maybe

              • HappycamperNZ@lemmy.world
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                1 year ago

                I wouldn’t call them insane- different absolutely. I’m a bit vague - was meant to have a shot after apocalypse bingo and feeling them.

                • TEAL card. Gives every under 21 (25? 30?) 3k towards education. I won’t get it, future generations will.

                • Universal basic income. I don’t believe in giving every over 16 enough to not work, but we do need the support system in place.

                • numerous environmental policies and a move away from the big party 3 year reelection goals and a focus on the longer term.

                • Raf isn’t a dick (big one here) although he definitely looked defeated on his small segment this evening and may resign. Hope not.

      • HappycamperNZ@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        Labour - no. But pushing things in a direction can facilitate construction. I’ve been seeing huge number of subdivisions come in, rezoning and growth up but it takes time and the global situation has been kicking everyone’s ass and there is little any NZ govt can do about it.