Leighton Ashdown

Former military, 20 years service. Currently a private defence contractor. Based in the Middle East.

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@gbrulte It's crazy that you even need permits...classic guild protection

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@johnkonrad Is it crewing levels? Smaller crews therefore less hands to conduct routine low level maintenance ie chipping rust and painting?

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@mariellaf1 Yeah I agree. Whoever forced this poor guy into positions of power and influence which he was clearly unqualified for..without any checks or background screening to ensure his credibility..only to then abandon him once it all came out....should indeed be held accountable

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@matt_horncastle Rubbish can be done by a commercial enterprise. Arguably consents also.

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@matt_horncastle It would be easier to simply list the things local govt should do...

Should be a short list

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@MUFC_redarmy99 More like he was exalted by unquestioning leftists, promoted far beyond his competence and protected from scrutiny.

When his litany of mistruths, half truths and lies unravelled it would appear he chose to take his own life.

A tragedy all round but no one is to blame.

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@SimonCourtACT Similar thing in other parts of industry...if there's a death...you need a ceremony to lift the tapu.

Ceremony to open...
Ceremony if there's a death..
Ceremony for an extension...

Not free...

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@bscholl The Romans had this problem with their currency when they ruled the world also...

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@actparty Good. Compulsory funding of unions is just a tax

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@pinstripedline Classic. Had kiwis and Aussies on the excercise but the reports UK/US eyes only...

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@roonsopo He always crops up around election time and tys to make his case some political touch point.

He is just a grifter who by gained wealth through internet piracy.

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@Being_Kara The reason the health system is so bad is it run by the government. The private system beats it hands down.

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@FullTwatforward Calls...

More calls..and call handlers are stressed....

Be intresting to know if the actual call out numbers are up and what the severity of the actual emergencies attended are.

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@kaiviti_cam They implemented it. More fool them.

I'm pretty sure Key knew how it worked ..

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@goodlobster1 Yeah the government should do everything....

The issue with NZ is the govt already does too much.

You cannot open a supermarket without permission...a power plant...forget about it...

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@AncientHistorry Today's poor in America can live better than Napoleon.

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@TaxpayersUnion It's a real stealth tax

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@matt_horncastle

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@bobmccoskrienz @NZStuff At least hooton intends to attempt to do some journalism.

Believe it when I see it

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@actparty Be nice if act could actually deliver a smaller public service.

They failed to get it done this cycle ...

Maybe next time.