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Transport Minister proposes fuel tax increase for 2027 (www.rnz.co.nz)

submitted 9 months ago by Xcf456 to c/politics

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Another day, another round of vindictive and regressive policy from this government.

registrations going up
fuel tax going up
public and active transport slashed by $1bn
15 new, uncosted roads announced

Remember when these guys campaigned on the cost of living?

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[–] Ilovethebomb -4 points 9 months ago (35 children)

That says more about where you spend your time that anything else. Go to a campground or a boat ramp, you'll see them doing what they were built for.

[–] Rangelus 3 points 9 months ago (34 children)

Mate I can't help that I'm a townie, but so many Utes never see an ounce of dirt.

I didn't say they didn't have their uses anyway, just that far too many on our roads are completely pointless. They are strictly worse tradie vehicles and make rubbish everyday cars.

[–] Ilovethebomb -1 points 9 months ago (13 children)

I seriously doubt you'd have any experience working out of a vehicle. Besides, they're usually bought and driven because they're both a trade vehicle, and a family wagon.

[–] Rangelus 3 points 9 months ago

I know many tradies mate, they all use vans except one, and he complains constantly about his Ute.

I also make deliveries, would never use a Ute. Van is the way to go.

Besides, none of this addresses the point. None of the ones I'm talking about are not trade/family vehicles. I see mum's dropping kids off, bank people and REAs driving to a showing all the time. None of these need a massive fucking Ute that never carries anything or goes off-road.

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