This made me laugh and also brought me close to tears. Friday night shopping followed by fish and chips with an ex Catholic Father married to a Methodist Mother who raised an Anglican who buried the War of the Roses and married a Presbyterian... all of them fond of fish and chips. I have been so angry at some of the things Chris Luxon said about our Prime Minister. Your finesse is uplifting and affirming. Yes I think we have been fortunate to get another hard working principled PM. Chippy goes for the heart of things, not the frills. It is to be hoped he is able to form a coalition Government after the election. Another great read. Real nostalgia Nick.
Oh yes Friday shopping. That was the thing when I was a teenager - hanging around in town, "hanging out" on a Friday night. You didn't actually need to be shopping, we thought going up and down the escalators in D.I.C. was exciting. The Anglican church I mention was St Lukes in town, I'm sure you know it. Yes, we are very fortunate to have two outstanding PMs in a row
Love this Nick. You’ve summed up my impressions of Chippy perfectly. I love him, as I loved Jacinda. Saw a classic Chippy shot recently on Moana’s show. He was heading (in slow motion) into the studio, putting his tie on as he strode purposefully from the car - so very Chippy. Thanks, from another Anglican (albeit a lapsed one).
Religion and i parted ways during high school. But I have happy memories of the church and the youth group, which was 90% playing games. I think the values of the new testament are largely good, and although I don't follow a religion I have no issue if others do. The angry young atheist is long gone too. I think Chippy is very genuine, he has been handed something of a hospital pass and is running with it the best he could.
Kia ora for yet another awesome read Nick. I am with you though, it breaks my heart regarding the inequitable healthcare - it seems there are a lot of people who are okay with it being about serving only one class of people-if it's their class of people of course. Same with equitable employment rights. I'm an employer and have always tried to be fair, pay above minimum wage and really care for people. The thought of a National/Act coalition feels me with absolute dread! Here's hoping enough of us come out in support of the fabulous Chippy and his coalition partners come October time, your newsletters and the responses does give me hope!
Thanks Clare. Yes of course there are many decent employers who wouldn't dream of treating people like that. It will certainly all be about turnout in October. I'm hoping the election period magnifies the difference in leaders and policies to people.
Two bobs worth of fish and chips was a sometimes school lunch. Another shilling for a ticket to the pictures on Saturday night. 10 bob a week pocket money could be made to go a long way in the 50s. Chris Hipkins has been a great prime minister and I'm surely looking forward to having him for another three years. The thought of a National/ Act coalition fills me with dread.
We were raised 'anglican' and always had fish on Friday, because my mum rationalised that it was at its freshest because they'd bought lots to cater for all the catholics 😆
Chippy is a good bugger , someone you could enjoy Chips and a Beer with , Luxon doesn't give me that impression at all... I too am a lapsed confirmed Anglican .....
I was another "little bit Anglican" child, who changed to the Presbyterian Church at thirteen because they had great socials for their bible class. Even though my beliefs were gradually, then rapidly, extinguishing, I continued with the socials for a couple of years. I think that the "Christian values" claimed by the church are universal values, important to the people of every civilisation and faith. Chippy, Grant, and Jacinda live those values, and I have no idea what they believe. On the other hand, those who profess to embrace these values - Luxon and his buddies, the boys will be boys brigade - do not even understand what they mean.
I think we were pretend catholics (us occasional sally army/press buttons)so we could have fush and chups on Friday. It is good to have you and G News giving us the political facts wraped up with humour to get us through all the bullshit we have to endure from naztact and bias media brigade on a daily basis. Once again thanks for your time and effort
I like that you’re reading it on the other side of the planet. I was surprised recently to find I had a paid subscriber in France. One of just a handful outside of NZ. I have no idea who it is, an expat I imagine. I’ve been enjoying following your travels, good to see the photos with friends - you need a break from sight seeing after a while or it all starts to merge into one. It must be beautiful there, I think this is the best time, before the heat of July and August.
This made me laugh and also brought me close to tears. Friday night shopping followed by fish and chips with an ex Catholic Father married to a Methodist Mother who raised an Anglican who buried the War of the Roses and married a Presbyterian... all of them fond of fish and chips. I have been so angry at some of the things Chris Luxon said about our Prime Minister. Your finesse is uplifting and affirming. Yes I think we have been fortunate to get another hard working principled PM. Chippy goes for the heart of things, not the frills. It is to be hoped he is able to form a coalition Government after the election. Another great read. Real nostalgia Nick.
Oh yes Friday shopping. That was the thing when I was a teenager - hanging around in town, "hanging out" on a Friday night. You didn't actually need to be shopping, we thought going up and down the escalators in D.I.C. was exciting. The Anglican church I mention was St Lukes in town, I'm sure you know it. Yes, we are very fortunate to have two outstanding PMs in a row
Love this Nick. You’ve summed up my impressions of Chippy perfectly. I love him, as I loved Jacinda. Saw a classic Chippy shot recently on Moana’s show. He was heading (in slow motion) into the studio, putting his tie on as he strode purposefully from the car - so very Chippy. Thanks, from another Anglican (albeit a lapsed one).
Religion and i parted ways during high school. But I have happy memories of the church and the youth group, which was 90% playing games. I think the values of the new testament are largely good, and although I don't follow a religion I have no issue if others do. The angry young atheist is long gone too. I think Chippy is very genuine, he has been handed something of a hospital pass and is running with it the best he could.
Kia ora for yet another awesome read Nick. I am with you though, it breaks my heart regarding the inequitable healthcare - it seems there are a lot of people who are okay with it being about serving only one class of people-if it's their class of people of course. Same with equitable employment rights. I'm an employer and have always tried to be fair, pay above minimum wage and really care for people. The thought of a National/Act coalition feels me with absolute dread! Here's hoping enough of us come out in support of the fabulous Chippy and his coalition partners come October time, your newsletters and the responses does give me hope!
Thanks Clare. Yes of course there are many decent employers who wouldn't dream of treating people like that. It will certainly all be about turnout in October. I'm hoping the election period magnifies the difference in leaders and policies to people.
Man, you are good. Thoughtful insights mixed with humour. Thanks for making my day daily.
Cheers Doug, you are very welcome, and thanks for subscribing.
Two bobs worth of fish and chips was a sometimes school lunch. Another shilling for a ticket to the pictures on Saturday night. 10 bob a week pocket money could be made to go a long way in the 50s. Chris Hipkins has been a great prime minister and I'm surely looking forward to having him for another three years. The thought of a National/ Act coalition fills me with dread.
We were raised 'anglican' and always had fish on Friday, because my mum rationalised that it was at its freshest because they'd bought lots to cater for all the catholics 😆
Chippy is a good bugger , someone you could enjoy Chips and a Beer with , Luxon doesn't give me that impression at all... I too am a lapsed confirmed Anglican .....
I was another "little bit Anglican" child, who changed to the Presbyterian Church at thirteen because they had great socials for their bible class. Even though my beliefs were gradually, then rapidly, extinguishing, I continued with the socials for a couple of years. I think that the "Christian values" claimed by the church are universal values, important to the people of every civilisation and faith. Chippy, Grant, and Jacinda live those values, and I have no idea what they believe. On the other hand, those who profess to embrace these values - Luxon and his buddies, the boys will be boys brigade - do not even understand what they mean.
I myself do not practice religion but like you try to live Christian values for the same reasons as you .
I think people can be Christian without being religious. But people like Luxon and Tamaki appear to be religious without being Christian.
I was horrified to read what mike hosking wrote about the “maorification” of nz!!
I like my chipps dipped in tomato sauce 😁
This is top notch writing Nick! I'm also well impressed with Chippy; his honest, genuine approach to his job. Long may it last
I think we were pretend catholics (us occasional sally army/press buttons)so we could have fush and chups on Friday. It is good to have you and G News giving us the political facts wraped up with humour to get us through all the bullshit we have to endure from naztact and bias media brigade on a daily basis. Once again thanks for your time and effort
Always a good read, Nick, even from Poitiers.
I like that you’re reading it on the other side of the planet. I was surprised recently to find I had a paid subscriber in France. One of just a handful outside of NZ. I have no idea who it is, an expat I imagine. I’ve been enjoying following your travels, good to see the photos with friends - you need a break from sight seeing after a while or it all starts to merge into one. It must be beautiful there, I think this is the best time, before the heat of July and August.
And as a teenager i “hung around” Victoria st hamilton on friday night