tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post779724175687408372..comments2024-03-30T01:18:49.691+13:00Comments on DIET COKE ROCKS: HOPEFULLY IT'S A BETTER DAY FOR DANTE TODAYChris Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03599144462630400401noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-18355109316272547612014-07-03T05:46:57.619+12:002014-07-03T05:46:57.619+12:00Sorry about Russell, I know all too well the woes ...Sorry about Russell, I know all too well the woes of immigration issues.MarkD60https://www.blogger.com/profile/04081737467851406387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-35813526992164891432014-07-02T20:39:42.403+12:002014-07-02T20:39:42.403+12:00Quote "Citizenship should cover both countrie...Quote "Citizenship should cover both countries" - Anon 2. Yet most New Zealanders I know make it very clear that they are NOT PART OF AUSTRALIA, in fact Chris even has these exact words on this page. The Australian Government treats it's own citizens like rubbish welfare wise...so I wouldn't expect any changes to other countries any time soon. Anon3 :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-64127905145832594992014-07-02T20:06:52.374+12:002014-07-02T20:06:52.374+12:00Also, from what I understand, you can permanently ...Also, from what I understand, you can permanently emigrate to Australia far more easily as a native of most other countries (I am not talking about the refugee situation here - I am talking about standard immigration, and I do appreciate it is easier for some categories of worker/nationalities than others). My sister has been married to an Australian for five years, has three Australian born children, has worked and paid tax here not in NZ - and still can't even apply for permanent residence without jumping through a large number of hoops, waiting another 5 years and paying thousands of dollars. I am not arguing she should necessarily be able to become a resident more easily than natives of other countries - just that it shouldn't be that much harder given the relationship between NZ and Australia. It doesn't apply the other way. PennyPennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-73636043500893413772014-07-02T19:58:42.766+12:002014-07-02T19:58:42.766+12:00Chris, Bex, Steve: just wondered if it is worth ri...Chris, Bex, Steve: just wondered if it is worth ringing the 24 hour Healthline for advice re Dante? I know Bex has a nursing background but might be good for peace of mind? Penny xoPennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-3194081540663897782014-07-02T18:22:06.318+12:002014-07-02T18:22:06.318+12:00Have you read our policy on refuges? We're har...Have you read our policy on refuges? We're hardly fair or sympathetic if our Government is anything to go by! :( Forgot to sign my name above, didn't mean to be anon...it's cranky Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-35067492185979010882014-07-02T17:45:34.065+12:002014-07-02T17:45:34.065+12:00It may be 15%of NZ population....but that number o...It may be 15%of NZ population....but that number only equates to 2.8% of Australian popluation....so still does not make it clear why there can not be more reciprocal and equal benefits to NZ'ers in Aus and Aus in NZ. Citizenship should cover both countries.<br />Anon2Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-57288392001741479982014-07-02T16:40:00.445+12:002014-07-02T16:40:00.445+12:00Ohhh poor Dante. And poor Russell! I hope he is ...Ohhh poor Dante. And poor Russell! I hope he is able to get on his feet soon.<br /><br />Happy Elf Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01667229356119236492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-41785812088139598122014-07-02T12:56:20.596+12:002014-07-02T12:56:20.596+12:00We have a reciprocal medical arrangement with NZ s...We have a reciprocal medical arrangement with NZ so NZ citizens are entitled to medical care here. Considering 15% of your population is now living here (650,000 in 2013) I can understand why our government is reluctant to give them other benefits! There's only about 6,000 of us living over there! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-55807110141266448952014-07-02T11:27:28.707+12:002014-07-02T11:27:28.707+12:00Hope all works out for Russell eventually, being w...Hope all works out for Russell eventually, being with his family to regroup will help.<br /><br />Naw…poor wee Dante, hope he is better today. <br />jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11000062075347416626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-47614624598275229662014-07-02T11:13:09.415+12:002014-07-02T11:13:09.415+12:00I can't see the Oz government changing their s...I can't see the Oz government changing their stance either! crazy much. Poor Dante kids always seem to bounce back quick but he has been sick quite a few times of late.... Another Tropical day here NOT.blondie1https://www.blogger.com/profile/17508560060006389413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-1550612774230774352014-07-02T11:08:44.766+12:002014-07-02T11:08:44.766+12:00*peace of mind! That's what you get for typing...*peace of mind! That's what you get for typing a comment quickly as you should be running out the door... xoPennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-12788601561554828242014-07-02T10:47:38.459+12:002014-07-02T10:47:38.459+12:00Poor Dante - he does look like one sick little bub...Poor Dante - he does look like one sick little bubba !!!!! I hope he feels better today.<br />Have the best day you can !<br />Me xoxMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520543769631877571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-12678746067941536592014-07-02T10:35:14.221+12:002014-07-02T10:35:14.221+12:00Yes, not good. I have only managed over here witho...Yes, not good. I have only managed over here without work because David is working and we are in affordable family accommodation. Luckily I found some more work recently! Must blog about it. I am grateful I can access Medicare. I know you are all onto it but just saying it anyway for my own piece of mind: I hope Dante is not getting too dehydrated. Sounds like he can't keep anything down, so what you can do about it will be limited. Hope he is on the mend. I also hope now Russell is home he can have a bit of a break, some family love around him and a chance to regroup. I know he wants to be in Australia long term near his kids, but there is nothing like being able to go home to family for a stint when you need a boost. Penny xoPennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-74851117611084060572014-07-02T10:26:06.029+12:002014-07-02T10:26:06.029+12:00That should be HELP not HELL! I read this article ...That should be HELP not HELL! I read this article last year and it was heartbreaking<br />http://www.smh.com.au/national/down-and-out-across-the-ditch-20130414-2htm6.htmlNot So Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12386468255712151377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-26566373198640890742014-07-02T08:06:06.767+12:002014-07-02T08:06:06.767+12:00Not many of my comments have been published recent...Not many of my comments have been published recently either...might have to stick with commenting on FB. Situation with NZ nationals living here with no financial support has got very bad, lots of homelessness in Sydney and GC especially. Doesn't hell when NZ government was paying for one way tickets for them! Cranky<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com