Taking a look at recent, positive, uplifting, news stories and yarns, from New Zealand and all around the world, to bring a smile and a bit of cheer.
Germans want subsidy to keep kebabs affordable
The cost of living crisis in Germany has motivated some to demand that the government curbs the rising cost of one of the country’s favourite street foods by initiating a subsidy. That’s right, Germans want to be able to consume one of their favourite snacks without taking out a loan to do so – makes sense.
“The German Left Party has reportedly proposed using state funds to cap the price of kebabs at €4.90 (£4.20) – and €2.50 (£2.10) for young people.
“The meaty flatbread meal – one of Germany’s de facto national dishes – currently averages around €7.9 (£6.80), a number that the Left Party says is going up with inflation.” (Source: “Political party in Germany ‘calls for kebabs to be subsidised,'” 7th May, www.news.sky.com).
You have to admire the pluck of consumers thinking that their government may help out to make food more affordable. Here we are still struggling to initiate any change to rising costs, despite the huge profits of our supermarkets duopoly!
5 stars – seems like a great idea and I wish them every success.
Phoenix one game away from A-League final
The capital’s football team, and the rest of the country’s too (until the Auckland franchise kicks off next season), have had a fantastic season and only just lost out on taking the minor premiership in Australasia’s top competition. After a goalless draw in the away leg against the Melbourne Victory in the weekend, they host the return game at home at the Cake Tin on Saturday. To win that game and move on to the final would be a fantastic achievement for New Zealand football.
The beautiful game has long played second fiddle to rugby in New Zealand but has been growing in popularity steadily over the years. For the Phoenix to make the A-League final would be a further boost for the game and with two Kiwi teams in contention from next season, the future is looking very bright indeed.
5 stars – fingers crossed for a great game on Saturday!
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