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Post by midway on May 11, 2020 19:08:41 GMT 12
Crumpe will be happy he can go down to his watering hole and drink with his Irish friends  Its another step closer to more freedom ,but really it was a holiday for some ,and those who had essential services ,business as usual ,mind you it had a serious impact on those who could not trade ,and employees .. I guess with the budget on Thursday ,it was going to happen and may of been a softener for announcements to come to us poor hardy soles . Percy must be pleased i haven,t heard much from him lately ,i hope he did,not catch the virus |
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Post by midway on May 12, 2020 22:55:18 GMT 12
Oh i see the news where good old Winnie the pooh has handed out the racing industry 72.5 million of good old taxpayers money to prop the the place up .The Mrs is pleased that her horses have smiles on there faces lets go racing ,that grumpy old fart will now have to spend his hard earned pennies on more chaff .
To me its a kick in the gut and to watch the gamblers spend up large when we have been all through such hard times and face a uncertain futures although we were classed a essential service doesnt mean there will be good times a head .
Another issue is how this government is trying to rush through legislation over level 2 take good notice of how the prime minister is doing her best to get law changes that will effect us in our sport for a good period of time yet ,.thanks to the National party minister for intervening in the debating chamber ...
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2020 11:25:48 GMT 12
Yes But!! the racing industry is worth about 1.6 Billion dollars annually, there are a lot of ppl involved, 15000 direct employees, 60,000 connected industry employees, ..we sell a lot of horses overseas...and just because the tracks are empty these days compared to a couple of decades ago...doesnt mean folks arent using the tote..spending 72 million is horse feed compared to the 1,528000000 it keeps alive...
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Post by lorryathuntly on May 14, 2020 16:16:00 GMT 12
Oh i see the news where good old Winnie the pooh has handed out the racing industry 72.5 million of good old taxpayers money to prop the the place up .The Mrs is pleased that her horses have smiles on there faces lets go racing ,that grumpy old fart will now have to spend his hard earned pennies on more chaff . To me its a kick in the gut and to watch the gamblers spend up large when we have been all through such hard times and face a uncertain futures although we were classed a essential service doesnt mean there will be good times a head . Another issue is how this government is trying to rush through legislation over level 2 take good notice of how the prime minister is doing her best to get law changes that will effect us in our sport for a good period of time yet ,.thanks to the National party minister for intervening in the debating chamber ... Great example of why Political funding must not continue through hidden Trusts; Return on investment Earlier this year, Radio New Zealand revealed that NZ First had received tens of thousands of dollars in secret donations from the racing industry. Secret donations are bad enough, but it was particularly stinky because Winston Peters is Minister of Racing. And yesterday, he paid them back, with $72.5 million in industry pork: Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced the Budget will include $72.5 million in emergency support for the racing industry. The package includes $50m for the Racing Industry Transition Agency, with $26m of that to pay its outstanding supplier bill, which Peters said it had not been able to do because of strangled revenue. Another $20m - from the Provincial Growth Fund - would go towards building two new all-weather synthetic racing tracks, initially planned for Awapuni in Manawatū and Riccarton Park in Christchurch. The remaining $2.5m would go to the Department of Internal Affairs to fast-track work on online gambling. That's one hell of a return on investment. norightturn.blogspot.com/2020/05/return-on-investment.html |
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Post by beachboy on May 16, 2020 18:00:19 GMT 12
Yes But!! the racing industry is worth about 1.6 Billion dollars annually, there are a lot of ppl involved, 15000 direct employees, 60,000 connected industry employees, ..we sell a lot of horses overseas...and just because the tracks are empty these days compared to a couple of decades ago...doesnt mean folks arent using the tote..spending 72 million is horse feed compared to the 1,528000000 it keeps alive... I've never come across a person who owns race horses that is that hard up that they need $72million of tax payer funds put into their sport that rely's on gambling to operate |
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Post by Go Slideways on May 16, 2020 19:05:52 GMT 12
Yes But!! the racing industry is worth about 1.6 Billion dollars annually, there are a lot of ppl involved, 15000 direct employees, 60,000 connected industry employees, ..we sell a lot of horses overseas...and just because the tracks are empty these days compared to a couple of decades ago...doesnt mean folks arent using the tote..spending 72 million is horse feed compared to the 1,528000000 it keeps alive... I've never come across a person who owns race horses that is that hard up that they need $72million of tax payer funds put into their sport that rely's on gambling to operate And the house always wins. |
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Post by midway on May 16, 2020 19:30:31 GMT 12
The Virus was well out numbered by the amount of people traveling about to day
It felt like the last day before xamas ,with the people even in garden shops and landscaping yards ,must of done the Jaffas so much harm during lockdown they were escaping in all directions .
Businesses and retail must be happy with todays effort surely ,and Jacinda,s lynch mob were standing at the weigh bridge at Ruakaka trying there best to earn there wages ,.
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Post by Wildcat on May 16, 2020 20:25:52 GMT 12
The right wing Laatee drinkers never stop moaning 🤣
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2020 13:27:50 GMT 12
Yes But!! the racing industry is worth about 1.6 Billion dollars annually, there are a lot of ppl involved, 15000 direct employees, 60,000 connected industry employees, ..we sell a lot of horses overseas...and just because the tracks are empty these days compared to a couple of decades ago...doesnt mean folks arent using the tote..spending 72 million is horse feed compared to the 1,528000000 it keeps alive... I've never come across a person who owns race horses that is that hard up that they need $72million of tax payer funds put into their sport that rely's on gambling to operate The thought hadn't escaped me, how can 72 millions save an industry worth 1.5 billion? I guess its going to the clubs with tracks to look after. |
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Post by Go Slideways on May 17, 2020 13:47:03 GMT 12
I've never come across a person who owns race horses that is that hard up that they need $72million of tax payer funds put into their sport that rely's on gambling to operate The thought hadn't escaped me, how can 72 millions save an industry worth 1.5 billion? I guess its going to the clubs with tracks to look after. I think part of it might be building 2 all weather tracks ? |
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Post by midway on May 17, 2020 13:50:42 GMT 12
I've never come across a person who owns race horses that is that hard up that they need $72million of tax payer funds put into their sport that rely's on gambling to operate The thought hadn't escaped me, how can 72 millions save an industry worth 1.5 billion? I guess its going to the clubs with tracks to look after. Like the one at Dargaville never gets used ,but the President gets payed a retainer for doing nothing , and Avondale how long since they ran a meeting i thought the face in the west would of sold it up for real estate by now But then Winnie is so kind to us older folk ,he relishes in the fact ,the old are worth keeping you always pay your taxes ,and thats what keeps the country going .,you know there is a method in his madness at times ... , |
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Post by midway on May 17, 2020 21:12:14 GMT 12
Thank heavens farmlands were here today and filled the diesel tank up its is on the rise again the government want another 5cents a litre tax ,and Road user chargers up 5% another cost to the consumer got to say thanks for the massive hand outs you gave to some people and not to others ,and i read some where there is a new invasion of refugees on there way ,i can see now why he wants to build more state houses ,boy this country is a mess when ever the truth is revealed
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Post by midway on May 19, 2020 20:28:46 GMT 12
i had to almost get the main sail unwrapped to day and take pity on poor old Phill Goff with his speech on how hard it was during Covid -19
Yes $120 million, now job losses ,expenditure cuts ,his hand bag looks deserted so where does it leave up grading parks and reserves ,lucky the springs got a new toilet block or someone may of got caught with there pants down and no where to go .
And when you think the money has dried up ,well he is something else that is fast becoming a major concern for the Jaffas, yes its water and many local councils including Maori have expressed major concerns over obtaining it from the mighty Waikato ..
I guess a request to Fudge and Snorkel for reducing the water in there swim hole at the zoo could be made by the Springs once everything kicks back into action ..
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Post by midway on May 20, 2020 19:09:54 GMT 12
While sitting in the tractor listening to the news which i didnt hear to good , so waiting for the next bulletin at midday everything was quite ,yes 1ooo,job losses from one of the bigger companies in Nz it takes a while to sink in .
listening to that brings sadness i thought how many nice speedway folk will be affected by this and other businesses ,life is going to be tough out there regardless of how skilled you are .
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Post by midway on May 22, 2020 17:52:58 GMT 12
Poor old Simple Simon ,he got rolled and now will be in the pie bin Sounds like he never got enough votes ,and Toddy boy ate plenty of oats ,it will be a interesting four months to be seen and the lights may turn green ..
Old Winnie will be shaking in his shoe,s ,as in 1988 at the Waikato university gate he asked him to join the national party now its good news ..
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2020 17:44:02 GMT 12
200 jobs lost at the T.A.B. today. 72 mill didnt save those jobs!
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Post by tank11 on May 25, 2020 18:15:32 GMT 12
200 jobs lost at the T.A.B. today. 72 mill didnt save those jobs! Most of the $72m is to build two all weather tracks. But general business owners aren't allowed to use the loan money for capital projects? |
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Post by Go Slideways on May 25, 2020 22:32:37 GMT 12
life goes on - JUST AWESOME - On (NZ) Thursday this week for the first time in about a decade man goes back to space, for up to four months blasting off in the incredibly powerful FALCON 9 Rocket which Donald Trump said was named after the Millennium FALCON in Star Wars. I just think Elon Musk drives a XC ute.  There is an awesome free app that gives you a time table and incoming direction of satelites that are going overhead that are able to be viewed with the naked eye. It also gives a map of the planets and stars at your location. Just type in your location: james.darpinian.com/satellites/?fbclid=IwAR0fknLvZeI_JWKQ0r5Stf1Fkc6OFBcf9rIImAUawtXhhA7cvqAh3tNE-TYFor example, a line of 10 bright starlink satelites will fly over Kihikihi fast at 6.22am Wednesday morning, if you've seen a fleet of 36 Starlinks go zooming overhead at different speeds you'll know what I mean - it's out of this world and fun for kids of all ages.  Off topic? nah, rockets, satelites, space, live stream video and holograms and speedway are all linked. |
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2020 16:06:26 GMT 12
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Off topic? nah, rockets, satelites, space, live stream video and holograms and speedway are all linked. [/quote]
Absolutely agree with that.
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Post by midway on May 26, 2020 18:12:03 GMT 12
If capital gains tax was re introduced ,or a tax which there will be of some description to those more fortunate than others will we see a drop off in our sport ?/
It could mean that some promoters also dont carry on as the question is about rising taxes and the effects it will have ,even on personal tax levels increasing the 33cents in the dollar we now pay .
Incorporated Societies that fall under this umbrella could also be hit like clubs as this borrowed money has to be paid back in some shape or form .There were some new rules printed in the beehive while covid 19 was at its peak and went unnoticed by some like asset testing , just be under 30,000k gross combined income you might slide under the gate ..
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