Why do you all have nice cars?!

I genuinely can’t fathom how many $50k+ cars I see driving around.

We’re a small family, both fortunate enough to be well paid, and yet spending $50–60k on a car still feels miles away from being financially sensible for us.

I can’t work out how so many people seem to have that much spare cash to spend on a car.

Are you all financing them? Leasing? Huge trade-ins? Just earning way more than I think everyone is? How are you doing it?!

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u/groundlooot — 5 days ago

Financial advisor recommendations

Looking for some financial advisor recommendations. What were after:

We want financial advice and planning around future goals. Small family, one child, own our home, regularly saving money and putting into investments, just want to check we’re putting it in the right place.

Happy with a smaller firm or independent.

Thanks in advance

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u/groundlooot — 6 days ago

Preaching religion outside Waitematā / Britomart station?!

How on earth is that allowed on a system loud enough to power rhythm and vines on day 3?!

What an absolute buzz kill to anyone visiting the city, arrive at the most vibrant part of our CBD and get jesus speech thrown at you.

Why don’t we have musicians or cultural acts instead?

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u/groundlooot — 12 days ago

Identify date font or similar recommendations

Looking for something similar to the date font, somewhat techy, interesting, legible. Thanks!

u/groundlooot — 2 months ago

Lumina Daphine Lamp

Does anyone have a link to a Lumina Daphine floor lamp? There’s a few on AliExpress etc but prefer to go direct if possible. Thanks!

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u/groundlooot — 2 months ago

CTB 26 v Max EDC v Outbound 30L

I never pictured myself so deep in bag reviews, but here we are at the final choice after lots of help from you all.

I'm weighing up between:

Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
Able Carry Max EDC
Rework Outbound 30L

My primary focus will be for a trip to Japan later in the year, something that acts as secondary to a main luggage bag, works well for a day pack, fits in overhead luggage, and then at the end of it all works well as a standard work backpack for simple things like laptop, jacket, lunch and a water bottle.

Keen to hear your vote on the three above, if not let me know any further recommendations!

Thanks team 🎒

u/groundlooot — 2 months ago
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Cool dog brands?

Looking for a new lead and collar or harness combo. My last one was from Wanderuff which I really liked, looking for similar design focused or slightly alternative brands.

Majority of dog brands are pretty standard / a bit too cutesy, wondering if there’s anything else out there. Thanks!

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u/groundlooot — 2 months ago
▲ 348 r/auckland

Arc'teryx Commercial Bay

Replacing the old COS store, both levels. Didn’t expect that to be honest.

u/groundlooot — 2 months ago

Designer Recommendations - Agency Website Showcase

We’re looking to build a roster of freelance motion designers we can bring into projects as needed.

We create award winning digital experiences and are looking for creatives who can take our Figma designs and live production work, then transform them into polished motion pieces for social media, case studies, and portfolio showcases.

What we’re looking for

  • Strong motion design skills and attention to detail
  • Experience animating websites, digital products, or UI/UX work
  • Ability to work from Figma files and live websites
  • Creative thinking and initiative
  • Reliable freelance availability on a project-by-project basis

I'd appreciate a link your portfolio, including examples of website, product, or UI-focused motion work. Thank you!

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u/groundlooot — 2 months ago

Smales farm new restaurant?

Does anyone know what’s going into smales farm where the grange was? Looks like something Italian, maybe along the lines of Bivacco type style, modern Italian. I hope it’s good and compliments the fantail and turtle

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u/groundlooot — 2 months ago