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Thread ID: 138779	2015-01-22 21:35:00	NZ name change	Cicero (40)	PC World Chat

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1392577	2015-01-26 00:18:00	Seems New Zealand isn't participating in the Cricket World Cup. Some country called the Black Caps are	the_bogan (9949)
1392578	2015-01-26 00:22:00	Seriously bent. I must agree, but still unbelievably talented apart from shirt lifting.	Cicero (40)
1392579	2015-01-26 00:23:00	Seems New Zealand isn't participating in the Cricket World Cup. Some country called the Black Caps are Why is it Bog, that NZ is the only country that doesn't call itself by it's country?	Cicero (40)
1392580	2015-01-26 00:25:00	That's what I'm trying to figure out Cic.	the_bogan (9949)
1392581	2015-01-26 01:24:00	That's what I'm trying to figure out Cic. I suspect 007 will know.	Cicero (40)
1392582	2015-01-26 03:09:00	Change the nation's name by all means; why not become Old Zealand?	R2x1 (4628)
1392583	2015-01-26 03:37:00	Been a follower of Gareth Morgan over the years,some good idea's Starting too wonder what his end game is,Politics come to mind but which colour? My pick would be Greens but he would want to go in with a 1080 blitz of their rag tag cesspool His end game is the eradication of cats. The greens won't go for that. I hope a cat claws his eyes out.	Cato (6936)
1392584	2015-01-26 04:38:00	If anyone is interested in reality, Maori is taught in Maori circles, i.e Te Reo and areas that are predominantly maori populated. So the idea that maori should learn themselves before "pushing" it on others is a moot and (please don't take offense) seemingly ignorant point. I personally have no interest in learning Maori, even though I am of Maori decent and am a majority shareholder of a pocket of maori land (with my brother and sister we control 25% with approx 80 people in the shareholder stake). However, having said that, anyone who has done their OE will have been asked at some stage to speak at least some Maori. It is kind of expected from other countries that all NZ'ers can speak our native language, just as they can speak their own as well as English. Another reason, and somewhat more fundamental, to learn maori, is if you should be doing business either overseas or with overseas people, you could speak maori to your partner or business companion and have a private conversation. Essential if you are in a negotiation situation and need a private discussion while negotiating. I would be the first to admit that the sole reason I have not learnt maori, is that I am lazy on that subject. As for Gareth Morgan, I agree with what most have already said, he should stick to his own knowledge base - investment. He made his money investing in his son's business from the start and I believe he has a good knowledge of reading the investment market, but that is where my appreciation of him starts and stops. Oh, and I personally believe the only reason he has spoken up on this subject, is to help promote and sell his new book. The fact we are all talking about him shows the old adage "even bad publicity is good publicity" is true because people will buy his book, even if out of curiosity of what all the talk is about. Success for him.	Krakka (17266)
1392585	2015-01-27 09:21:00	Why is it Bog, that NZ is the only country that doesn't call itself by it's country? New Guinea New Caledonia New Ireland New Britain New Hebrides...	Winston001 (3612)
1392586	2015-01-27 09:41:00	No one on here would dispute his qualities as an economist, it doesn't follow therefore that he is an expert on everything . The only celebrity who comes to mind, who is worth listening to on most things is Stephen Fry, he is seriously well read . If you are right then we should never listen to anybody who comments outside their field of expertise . However some people, a few, are polymaths and able to think deeply in several directions and they tend to be original thinkers . Gareth Morgan is one . Rod Oram is another . My youngest daughter too . A good friend (world ranked genetic scientist) has always been able to rationally talk about diverse stuff at the drop of a hat and out-argues me . Dang . He'll do that while covered in sheep guts searching for a polph and then suggest an experiment with venison salami . Its a rare talent and we need people who think abstractly and deeply . Morgan didn't become well off from economics - paid the bills at best . Its a dismal science with few job opportunities and not much money . Ironic eh .	Winston001 (3612)
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