u/missxcannabliss

I’m flying from Japan to Wellington with a layover in Brisbane, all on Qantas Economy. I was just looking at their baggage policy and realized it says Economy passengers only get one carry-on item (no separate personal item), and there’s also a carry-on weight limit.

I’ve never flown Qantas before, so this caught me by surprise. I’m used to airlines where you can bring a carry-on suitcase plus a backpack or purse as a personal item, and I’ve also never had my carry-on weighed before.

For those of you who have flown Qantas recently (especially if you flew internationally and on economy), how strictly do they enforce the one-item rule? Do they usually make people combine a backpack/personal item into their carry-on? Also, how often do they actually weigh carry-on bags?

I’m just trying to figure out what I should do. I’ve already paid for an extra checked bag and would really like to avoid paying for another one if I can. We’re a family of three and are relocating to New Zealand, so we’re traveling with a lot more luggage than we normally would.

I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences. Thank you so much!

Points if you actually purchased them yourself and can speak to the quality. The ones I ordered online suck.

Does anyone have recent (within this year or late 2025) photos of Puntan Dos Åmantes/Two Lover's Point they can share? Need it for a presentation and do not want to drive there, lol

Has anyone sold at the old flea market in Dededo recently? How much is it to sell now? Is it crazier than usual now that some of the land has been purchased?

I am relocating soon and I am selling everything. Facebook Marketplace has been a chore to navigate so I am posting here. I have a lot of smaller items but the bigger, bulky stuff is what I am more concerned about selling. I will put a list below with my asking price (open to reasonable offers).

If you would like photos, send me a message and I will give you my number so you can Whatsapp me! SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY, PLEASE.

• 55” Samsung Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV (comes with ceiling mount) — $400
• 85” Samsung Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV (still practically new/has the film on the screen & comes with wall mount) — $1,000
• Midea French Door Refridgerator (18 cu. ft.) (purchased about a year ago) — $650
• (2) IKEA Kullen 5-Drawer Dressers — $200/each
• King Sized Serta Perfect Sleeper Mattress & Bed Frame — $800 (mattress alone was over $1,000)
• Giant Mirror (48”x39") — $30
• Solid Wood Dining Table (63”x37” & 29.5” in height) — $120

Note: As mentioned, I have a lot of smaller items (boys clothing/shoes, mens clothing/shoes, womens clothing/shoes, party decor, etc.), so let me know if you are looking for anything specific!

My family and I are moving from the US to Wellington later this year and I was hoping to get some advice from locals or others who’ve made a similar move!

For context, we are a family of 3 (mom will be studying, dad has a work visa, and our 10 year old).

I’ll be attending VUW, and my partner is hoping to find work in the construction/trades industry. We’ve been doing a lot of research but some things we are trying to figure out are schooling for our child, renting a home and transportation…

Schooling for our son:
We’d really love to put our son in a culturally diverse school with a strong Pacific Islander community (we are Pacific Islanders). Does anyone have recommendations for schools / areas in Wellington, ideally close to VUW, that we should look into? Some of our research was pointing to Mt. Cook School but I’d love to hear from those with personal experiences/knowledge!

Rentals:
We have been checking Trade Me and joined some Facebook groups for Wellington rentals, but a lot of what we are seeing seems to be rooms in shared homes or people looking for flatmates. We are hoping to rent a small place that would just be for our family (1-2 bedrooms). Is it possible to find something around or under NZD $2,000/month, or is this unrealistic? Does anyone have recommendation of where else we can look for rental listing?

Also, since we owned our home in the US, we don’t have landlord references. I noticed some listings ask for recommendation letters/references. Is it difficult for newcomers to secure a rental without rental history?

Transportation:
Where we are from, having a car is absolutely necessary but our research alludes to the idea that public transportation is both common and reliable in Wellington. Considering our circumstances (family of 3: I’ll be going to VUW, my partner will be working and our 10 y/o will be going to school) would you say having a car is pretty necessary or is public transport enough?

Employment in construction/trades:
For anyone in the trades/construction sector, how difficult is it finding work right now?

If you are still reading this, we would really appreciate any guidance, reality checks, or tips! Lol. Thank you so much!!