Have a poxy argument posts - split from a fun thread . :-< cheers BEVS
Nov 16th 2012, 9:36 pm
#16
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Re: Something positive maybe?
Originally Posted by Assanah
Germany is a big export nation too and doesn't constantly polish its image or tries to produce a mirage. Instead it relies on innovative top products and competitive prices.
Or perhaps some of it was just hype eh?
Nov 16th 2012, 10:16 pm
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Re: Something positive maybe?
I don't think we should even worry about competing against Germany, we're playing in different leagues. Not because Germany is the nexus of Europe and New Zealand is the last stop for people heading to the barren, frozen wastelands of the south poll either.
We are just different peoples. They are focused on increasing their dominance both economically and politically over the European Union, we are focused on trying to make NovoPay work. We're not thinking on the same level they are and consequently we are definitely not playing in the same level.
We could if we really wanted to though.
We are just different peoples. They are focused on increasing their dominance both economically and politically over the European Union, we are focused on trying to make NovoPay work. We're not thinking on the same level they are and consequently we are definitely not playing in the same level.
We could if we really wanted to though.
Nov 17th 2012, 9:07 am
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Re: Something positive maybe?
haha can't believe you are comparing Germany with New Zealand, that's a bit like comparing Paris to the Invercargil.
Nov 17th 2012, 9:07 am
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Re: Something positive maybe?
sorry that was Invercargil not THE invercargil
Nov 17th 2012, 9:16 am
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Re: Something positive maybe?
Originally Posted by waikatoguy
Here's one of stunning beaches, snowcapped mountains, surfing, lush fields with horses running through them and stunning landforms. And thats just the first minute. I thought they were trying to create a mirage to make it look like New Zealand for a while there. 
Last edited by Pollyana; Nov 18th 2012 at 5:47 am. Reason: If you guys are gonna argue can you at least get the quotes right so you are arguing with the right person :D
Nov 17th 2012, 9:18 am
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Re: Something positive maybe?
Originally Posted by love30stm
And here we go again with the put downs !!! Can't we just have one positive thread without you miserable muppets ruining everything 
Love it or leave it!
Nov 17th 2012, 5:40 pm
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Re: Something positive maybe?
Originally Posted by mikesurf
haha can't believe you are comparing Germany with New Zealand, that's a bit like comparing Paris to the Invercargil.
Sorry you had a poor experience here, what sweeping generalisations apply to your new life/country/circumstances?
Nov 17th 2012, 6:59 pm
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Re: Something positive maybe?
Originally Posted by Sherlock Holmes
It does get a bit boring doesn't it. If you think this is bad, don't wander into the Oz forum.
Love it or leave it!
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Nov 17th 2012, 7:08 pm
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Re: Something positive maybe?
Originally Posted by mikesurf
The important thing is a good standard of living,
In regards friends. I wonder if a change of attitude may have helped. I mean, if all you do is complain about the country, you're not going to endear yourself to the locals. I mean that quite seriously. And/or perhaps the locals may have sensed you were unhappy. It's a hard thing to hide.
For example, you don't believe you had a good standard of living here in NZ. Would that not come out in any friendships you acquired? Is that going to make you someone who is good to be around to a local who believes they do have a good standard of living and who are happy and who actually quite likes living in NZ and likes the country?
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Nov 17th 2012, 7:11 pm
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Re: Something positive maybe?
Originally Posted by waikatoguy
In regards friends. I wonder if a change of attitude may have helped. I mean, if all you do is complain about the country, you're not going to endear yourself to the locals. I mean that quite seriously.
Nov 17th 2012, 7:13 pm
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Re: Something positive maybe?
And the nice positive thread goes downhill and depressing again 
Nov 17th 2012, 7:13 pm
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Re: Something positive maybe?
Originally Posted by mikesurf
I agree with all of that stuff but you can gat all of that in a lot of countries. The important thing is a good standard of living, good housing, cheap produce, a good social life, culture and family and friends. None of which we had in NZ.
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Nov 17th 2012, 7:16 pm
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Re: Something positive maybe?
Originally Posted by Assanah
Nobody else finds it striking that the only thing that NZ seem to offer is landscapes?
Last edited by Pollyana; Nov 18th 2012 at 5:48 am. Reason: If you guys are gonna argue can you at least get the quotes right so you are arguing with the right person :D
Nov 17th 2012, 7:24 pm
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Re: Something positive maybe?
Originally Posted by love30stm
And the nice positive thread goes downhill and depressing again
Nov 17th 2012, 7:25 pm
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Re: Something positive maybe?
Originally Posted by love30stm
Why you still in Auckland????? , you must be such a joy to hang around with
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