You can take the family out of South Auckland

Yet another slap in the face for the repeal of section 59, or the "anti smacking" law. The latest death of a 7 year old boy in Nelson, shows the failure that this law is. Deaths and beatings have actually increased, which is, with thick irony, because of the relaxation in the law.

Just like the removal of corporal punishment in schools over 20 years ago -and we have the knuckle dragging hand wringer Cindy Kiro, who was at the forefront of the removal of section 59 bleating about bullying in schools today(cant you see the connection Cindy!)- we are beginning to see that the anti smacking law will breed more violence, teachers have found that out and parents now know this to be the case and our kids will suffer badly as a result.

In the meantime more innocent good parents are being victimised by police and government bureaucrats for slapping their child on the wrist.

The family concerned in the NZ herald story below are originally from that successful social experiment in South Auckland, where welfare is king, personal responsibility is a four letter word, and dependence on the State rules.

5:00AM Thursday July 03, 2008
By Elizabeth Binning and Beck Vass

Police at the Stoke house where the 7-year-boy was found dead. Photo / Tim Cuff

Police investigating the "suspected homicide" of a 7-year-old boy have arrested a former South Auckland man and charged him with assault.

The man, believed to be the boy's stepfather, will appear in the Nelson District Court today.

Police started a homicide inquiry after being alerted to the boy's death at his Stoke home by ambulance staff about 11.40am.

It is the second suspected child abuse case this week.

A 3-year-old Avondale boy was still fighting for his life in the Starship hospital yesterday after being admitted on Monday.

Police were tight-lipped on details of the Nelson inquiry but the Herald has learned it is a suspected child bashing. Continued

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NZ HERALD: Police called in as toddler fights for life

Yet another child is injured. Just as many, if not more children have been hurt or killed since the anti smacking legislation was introduced over one year ago.

This is an indictment of failure for this legislation and common sense suggested before it was passed that the bill was about restricting parents rights and increasing State influence rather than caring about our kids.

Cindy Kiro, Susie Bradford and Especially Ms Clark should hang their heads in a collectivist shame.

What they will do while our kids are being bashed like the one below though is wring their hands as they always do, and tell New Zealanders that it is "everyone's fault", not the bad parents fed by Labour's Welfare State that are responsible.

5:00AM Wednesday July 02, 2008
By Elizabeth Binning

A child abuse team was alerted after the toddler's injuries raised suspicion. Photo / Martin Sykes

An Auckland toddler is fighting for his life after being taken to hospital with serious injuries that are now being investigated by police.

It is understood the 3-year-old Avondale boy suffered the injuries while in the care of his family early this week.

The family are believed to have sought advice from relatives in Glen Innes before the boy was taken to Starship hospital on Monday afternoon.

Police were alerted to the possible case of child abuse by medical authorities at 4.30pm.

The Herald understands the boy has several injuries, including serious head injuries. continued

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Mainfreight 2008 Annual report recommended reading

I highly recommend reading Mainfreight's [MFT.NZ] latest annual report out recently.

Bruce Plested and Don Braid, as usual, have some very illuminating things to say about their business, the economy, New Zealand, its dopey politicians, from all sides of the house, and where they see themselves and their business in the future.

New Zealand can do much better,but future governments cannot just groan on, as in the past. They must innovate and provide an environment of challenge and opportunity. Bruce Plested, Exceutive Chairman, Mainfreight

I have talked about a lack of vision from our leaders in this country and it is folks like the leaders at Mainfreight that will make a difference; in business and in personal and social arenas.

The report is well worth a read.

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I'm Buying: Redux

Most people get interested in stocks when everyone else is. The time to get interested is when no one else is. You can't buy what is popular and do well Warren Buffett


Well, I have had my eyes on Hallenstein Glasson [HLG.NZ] for some time and today it came down far enough for me to buy a very small holding of 1000 for NZ$2.53 per share. This is a new addition to my portfolio.

I also added another 1500 Postie Plus Group [PPG.NZ] at .44c per share, considering it a good punt since Jan Cameron revealed a 15.10% stake last week.

I am enjoying the sale that the NZX is having at the moment and will probably add more of what I already have if stocks get cheaper.

I have no desire to add any new companies to the Share Investor Portfolio and simply do not have the capacity in regard to time available for additional research or understanding of different sectors of the economy.

The Share Investor Portfolio now contains:

Auckland Airport
ASB Preference "B" Shares
Briscoe
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Fletcher Building
Freightways
Goodman Fielder
Hallenstein Glasson
Kiwi Income Property
Mainfreight
Michael Hill International
Postie Plus
Pumpkin Patch Ltd
Ryman Healthcare
Sky City Entertainment
Steel and Tube
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