Worst aspects of life in NZ
May 29th 2003, 5:08 pm
#16
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Re: Worst aspects of life in NZ
The Kiwis in their very nature are extremely competitive in their out look
they have to be first, which reflects in their success in their sporting
prowess. They will laugh in the face of fear and danger and do what ever it
takes to get in front or to get that adrenalin buzz and all this, behind the
steering wheel. Kiwi driving (bad) habits need to be addressed. They have on
of the worst road death rates per capita in the world. Those little white
crosses placed on the road side are not just ornamental, they mark the loss
of a loved one.
"Nick" wrote in message
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> I'm thinking of applying to emigrate to NZ and would like to know what
> people think are the worst aspects of life in your Country at the
> moment. What really bugs you? (Apart from winging Poms!)
> Thanks.
they have to be first, which reflects in their success in their sporting
prowess. They will laugh in the face of fear and danger and do what ever it
takes to get in front or to get that adrenalin buzz and all this, behind the
steering wheel. Kiwi driving (bad) habits need to be addressed. They have on
of the worst road death rates per capita in the world. Those little white
crosses placed on the road side are not just ornamental, they mark the loss
of a loved one.
"Nick" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm thinking of applying to emigrate to NZ and would like to know what
> people think are the worst aspects of life in your Country at the
> moment. What really bugs you? (Apart from winging Poms!)
> Thanks.
May 29th 2003, 10:07 pm
#17
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Location: Christchurch, NZ
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Originally posted by jseni01d
Here here. Everywhere has been "overrun" at some point in history, most places many times over, including what is now Britain. In most cases the previous inhabitants were chased off/exterminated by force. This bears no resemblance whatsoever to modern-day immigration through such policies as NZ General Skills.
The Asians in NZ, along with all the other recent arrivals, are allowed in by the elected representatives of the NZ people. The NZ people can stop the flow by voting in another government. This is not a luxury the Maoris had when the British arrived.
John
Here here. Everywhere has been "overrun" at some point in history, most places many times over, including what is now Britain. In most cases the previous inhabitants were chased off/exterminated by force. This bears no resemblance whatsoever to modern-day immigration through such policies as NZ General Skills.
The Asians in NZ, along with all the other recent arrivals, are allowed in by the elected representatives of the NZ people. The NZ people can stop the flow by voting in another government. This is not a luxury the Maoris had when the British arrived.
John
Jun 2nd 2003, 8:34 pm
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Worst aspects of life in NZ : Political Correctness : its US origin...
Political correctness has its origins in the US, namely the upper middle
class imposed in on the US populous in order to cover up the massive hiring
of 90% of the upper middle class housewives into government (and many
private industry) positions beyond their capability. Thus leaving roughly 5
or 6 NZ's worth of lower class men with no promotion possibilities ... and
creating 1 or 2 NZ's worth of homeless men that used to have jobs. America
now exists in a state of total nepotism and favoritism, so unless you are
related to people in government (or the upper levels in the private
sector) -- you will never ever work!
Political correctness is a cancer that has been imposed on the British
Empire, that can probably only be cured by a collapse of the US
civilization. Mind you, US civilization has already achieved a 'state of
lawlessness' (remember the Treaty of Waitingi text)...
: )
> I'd have to reassure you that NZ is not subject to the same level of
Political Correctness as the UK.
> I've only been here a few months but that's one thing I've found so
refreshing about the country.
> People don't seem to pussyfoot around minding what they say, being so
careful
> not to offend anyone that they end up saying nothing of any substance.
> It seems that people don't take offence as readily as they do in other
> countries, especially the UK. Speech comes from the heart here and is
> therefore more natural and meaningful. Kiwis are more interested in
> communicating rather than picking others up on their choice of phrase or
> expression.
class imposed in on the US populous in order to cover up the massive hiring
of 90% of the upper middle class housewives into government (and many
private industry) positions beyond their capability. Thus leaving roughly 5
or 6 NZ's worth of lower class men with no promotion possibilities ... and
creating 1 or 2 NZ's worth of homeless men that used to have jobs. America
now exists in a state of total nepotism and favoritism, so unless you are
related to people in government (or the upper levels in the private
sector) -- you will never ever work!
Political correctness is a cancer that has been imposed on the British
Empire, that can probably only be cured by a collapse of the US
civilization. Mind you, US civilization has already achieved a 'state of
lawlessness' (remember the Treaty of Waitingi text)...
: )
> I'd have to reassure you that NZ is not subject to the same level of
Political Correctness as the UK.
> I've only been here a few months but that's one thing I've found so
refreshing about the country.
> People don't seem to pussyfoot around minding what they say, being so
careful
> not to offend anyone that they end up saying nothing of any substance.
> It seems that people don't take offence as readily as they do in other
> countries, especially the UK. Speech comes from the heart here and is
> therefore more natural and meaningful. Kiwis are more interested in
> communicating rather than picking others up on their choice of phrase or
> expression.
