At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all.
The Government's Week: 1/10
"It really does have a death rattle about it.
Covid money for Three Waters, tourism money announced but not delivered, the sound of screaming and desperation from everyone wanting someone to do a job for them, and their own candidate for Hamilton West turning up in a protest against her own party's polices.
You can't write this stuff."
The Reserve Bank: 3/10
"The irony of all the bad news they delivered in their fiscal report is that about 85% of it is their fault."
Starship Foundation and the Donations: 2/10
"Cock up of the week.
You made a mistake. Admit it and say sorry.
Don’t run, hide, and hire PR agents."
The Union's Attack on National's Tax Cuts: 3/10
"Would have been cock up of the week if it hadn't been for Starship.
The politics of envy and success will get you no where.
Attacking hard working productive people that, God forbid, have done well for themselves is not productive or smart."
Alcohol Law Changes: 6/10
"I think most of us agree having a lot of lawyers to drag stuff out and appeal endlessly isn't productive.
And it was delivered by Kiri Allan, who I increasingly see as one of the last decent performers in the government."
Paper Towels: 7/10
"Rejoice, the shortage is over."
Diesel: 2/10
"Don’t rejoice. It's now officially more expensive than regular petrol."
The Parking Experiment: 9/10
"The most useful piece of journalism all week.
37 weeks the person didn’t feed a meter, saved $1500, and never paid for parking.
In other words, the odds are on your side.
That's news you can use."
The All Blacks: 6/10
"Too much moaning, yet again.
The world is getting better and that is to be celebrated because that is what makes good sport."
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