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Moira Hansen's avatar

In the fine tradition of the best writing this is funny and also sad. For lo the scribe did speak the truth and verily forsooth this is how it played out.

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Gareth Renowden's avatar

One of your best. Justifies my decision to support you with a monthly payment rather than an annual lump sum, just to keep you on your toes...

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Helen McNaught's avatar

Omg. I'm depressed now. But wait, one recalls one bought a house before the Ark and is still living in it. I'll pour a Chardonnay and I'll be ok.

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Wak W's avatar

What a brilliant piece. You deserve eternal life.

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Susan Barista's avatar

This is bloody excellent 👍I’m in my early 40s and I don’t think I will ever own a house. The best I can hope for is secure tenure

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Alma Rae's avatar

You'll be damn lucky to get that in Aotearoa I fear. Good luck :)

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Juston's avatar

Atlas Shrugged is the quintessential definition of poor Science *FICTION*

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Adi's avatar

Bloody frightening how they think NZ is the Atlas Shrugged promised land.

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Annie Wright's avatar

Paora's grandad turned again in his grave and said to his wives..that boy was always a dodgy prick!

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