I am a bit slow to pick this one up.. Phil Gough, the NZ High Commissioner to the UK, had to resign for something, he said, questioning whether Trump understands history. Having read what he said and the context, being forced to resign is a bit full on.
I was going to watch the tyson thing this evening but stumbled upon this and subsequently couldnt bring myself to watch it.
The commentator nails it "there hasn't been any boxing in this first round just fighting"
@Pearl_Donut@ProfEdwardsNZ I don't think the growth of vape shops is specific to the previous govt. If you look at the world wide upward trend etc. My home town ( population under 20k)in the uk had a tobacconist shop and that has shut and there are 4 vape shops and that was under the tories.
@JolyonMaugham The mask has slipped. Some say that it's always happend. True. But to this scale? Accountability it public office is so important. But I agree we are beholden to the ministers and if they see not be held to account then we lose our jobs
@AnnaCwhyte Yes its the Procurement grads. Its disgusting the way they have been treated. It's been a really successful programme cost neutral as agencies fund them so it's all down to head count. It's so short sighted
@kiwialliance@Earthyundertone@AnnaCwhyte That was the latest group. I have been working with them for 8 years and its been a pleasure. Many have gone on to work in great jobs. Its gutting
@Earthyundertone@AnnaCwhyte It wasn't for projects it was to grow the capacity and capability of nz public sector. It isn't a money thing It's a head count thing.