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Why is there a full network closure on Thursday, it's not even a public holiday 🙄?

What's the point of having a train network?

Just ranting, thank you for listening

I keep seeing rideshare drivers and taxis using the T2 and T3 lanes with no passengers in the car. They’ll even drive straight through the camera monitored sections without seeming to care.

Do rideshare drivers and taxis get some kind of exemption, or are they just taking the risk? I’m curious because I see it happen so often that it makes me wonder if there’s a rule I’m unaware of.

Anyone know what the actual law is?

I swear we haven’t had rain this heavy all at once in such a long time? It’s lowkey giving flooding

Also surprised that no one reported that there was even a chance of thunderstorms lol the media loves to scare everyone with their “significant weather event” articles

Please can I get some advice on the most cost efficient taxi or rideshare app to use from Auckland Airport to Viaduct Harbour. I land at 11.30pm. I also want to buy a physical SIM card, will the stands at the airport be open so late in the evening?

First time visiting NZ!

TIA!

Looking for good and cheaper dentist spots for a scale and clean. These are getting so expensive!

Does anyone know a place that can do these around the $150 mark?

this rain is terrible

I don’t get why they make such unnecessary additional noise with it. Just gtfo the area man.

I know you guys may have seen similar posts but I need some help/advice from anyone who may have already experienced the same issue.

I have an annoying neighbour who is claiming the public parking spot in front of our house.

There’s 10 houses in this street but only have 2 public parking spots available (which is sad).
And also this street has yellow lines in both sides of the road and only these two parking bays available to public (which makes things worse).

One of this is claimed by someone and have parked their car over a month, and then there is this other guy keep claiming the spot by swapping through his cars.

He parks one car here and when he is driving it, he asks his wife to park the other car behind him, so literary there is no way that someone else can park there. This intend to be a visitor car park but now it has become their own.

I have already talked to them but there is nothing positive, and they claim it’s public parking (obviously) which they made private.

I have already called AT which is no use and they claim that as long as the car has a valid wof and registration they can park as long as they want.
I am not sure if there is any bylaws which stops people from doing this.

I am not trying to be a Karen here or neither trying to control a public parking spot. But this is not fair for all other residents who is living in the same street.
So though to get some advice from the nice people out there.

Thanks guys!

I know the answer is yes, but like come on. I was at the club the other night with a group of friends and basically this group of people in front of us were dancing and stuff and unintentionally pushing us a tiny bit. We didn’t care but it made us push into the people behind us a bit, these girls behind us did not take lightly to this and thought the best thing to do was to full force push us. This happened about 3 times and so we kinda looked back at them and gave them a look. They then disappeared for a bit and came back with some guys and started pointing at us, the guys tried to fight us and we tried to not engage but like it’s pretty hard to get away fast in a club. So basically these guys end up fully pushing us and head butting us and stuff and we end up just leaving.

Sorry for the rant but like wtf

Hi folks.

For those who are relatively isolated, like my self, what can I expect from life in the 30s and 40s.

For context, I dont have much family in New Zealand and not close with others overseas. Have few friends, more like acquaintance.

For those who are in relationships whats life like in small circle? And whats life like for those without kids, without partners and well, just alone.

Is auckland a good place later on to be alone? Or better of going somewhere more welcoming. Keen to hear people's stories so far. One day all I'll get is interactions from work people only.

Thank you.

Where's the hidden food gems in the North Shore whanau?

I recently came across a thread asking whether people think voting is important.

Reading through the comments, the overwhelming view seemed to be that it is.

That made me curious about the other perspective.

For those who choose not to vote, what is the main reason?

Is it a lack of trust in politicians or the system? A belief that one vote will not make a difference? Difficulty accessing the voting process? Or something else?

I think this is especially relevant for Auckland. We often have strong views about how our city could be better, yet voting is one of the few opportunities we have to help shape its future.

Every decision has a story behind it. I would be grateful if you were willing to share yours.

These are the two cheapest mobile plan providers I've seen. Often less than half the price of the One NZ, Spark, 2 degrees plans

Has anyone had experience with Kogan or Rocket and recommend either over the other?

Kia ora team,

Been trying to find Thai Basil for some time and have been failing miserably. Italian Basil appears ro have a monopoly on the market.

Has anyone.come across a place that stocks Thai Basil that you can share with me?

Merci beaucoup

I have been waiting for a parking at Sylvia park where a car cut the line and took the parking . I told her that I had first dibs but she said sorry I have a baby .

I was like hmmm ok congrats but what’s does that have to do with parking especially if it’s not a Parent parking .

So question is does having a baby automatically give you high priority parking ?