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This is such a challenging read - I wish the hope was greater than the pattern of policy narratives we're working with here. Quantitive outcomes are reframed as social impact outcomes, then into measurable investment dollar values, then highlights the unreasonable demands on taxpayer dollars, then the offer is to target the most affected 5% of the target demographic, and, finally, benevolent generosity that meets the needs of an exhausted and vulnerable community.

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That sums up their thinking Jo.

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Ngā mihi. The current government seems to have changed ‘not caring’ from apathy to aggression

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It certainly seems as though they don't actually like the populace very much!!

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Thanks for this summary

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You are welcome, it can be quite complex to get ones head around - and it doesn’t necessarily have an immediate impact either! But is important to know this is happening in the background I think?

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Totally. As a disabled Kiwi in Australia I know the Aussie landscape inside out. Soon to incorporate NZ through my day job. This this a great start

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Absolutely!!

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Totally. As a disabled Kiwi in Australia I know the Aussie landscape inside out. Soon to incorporate NZ through my day job. This this a great start

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🤬 Seems like this lot WANT to be international pariahs along with their idol, Trump ⁉️

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