Many Kiwis feel dread when looking at an over-inflated credit card bill. A significant number of people are apparently starting the new year in debt after the festive season. Why do people feel the need to buy elaborate gifts, host that unforgettable dinner or go on that expensive holiday?
Surely, they must realise they are bowing to the god of consumerism. Do the various stores, restaurants and owners of exotic destinations really care? They are the ones laughing all the way to the bank.
Whether you believe Christmas to be a religious festival or not, it should all amount to the same thing when family and friends spend quality time together in an atmosphere of warmth and gratitude that extends beyond the day itself and not to a feeling of dread whilst looking at an over-inflated Visa card bill.
To get into unnecessary debt really is unforgivable and should be avoidable. Maybe, but at least one can sleep at night. Say what they want, when they want. This is the Trump 2. In NZ we have Peters, Seymour and the matua in charge β gang patches unnecessary.
The lifeblood of our nation begins with the PM setting the standard. What he does not realise is that a he can afford to go private and b the private sector, with higher-paid surgeons, usually is much faster in dealing with the problem, with generally shorter waiting lists due to the lower demand and much more efficient, shorter turnaround times.
