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Who's been mowing the lawns around 1 in the morning in south dunedin right now? My children are trying to sleep i am a single mother of 5 can you please keep it down?

Hey everybody,

In case no one has seen the posters and leaflets yet, the OUSA Exec, in coordination with a bunch of other student groups, are holding a protest against the government's recent cuts to the Fees Free scheme.

If you're angered by the government removing a service that many working families relied on to get their kids into tertiary education or just need an outlet to vent your frustration against the million and one sins of this government, then please come along! There will be chants, signs, and (probably) speeches. A big turnout will show that young people aren't fucking around and won't accept cuts to our futures. So bring your signs, and your energy. Should be a fun and spirited atmosphere!

Thanks for reading

Here's the link to the Facebook event for yall to share or RSVP: No To Fees-Free Cuts! Rally and Fight Back! | Facebook

This morning, my mum and I parked at the Fredrick St Carpark for a stressful hospital visit. Uncharacteristically, I left the car keys on the freaking TOP of the unlocked car and walked away for 5 hours (yes, over the limit of the caprark, too).

When we realised, I went back to the car to find it still unlocked, but with the keys placed nicely on the driver side wheel.

It's a good reminder that most humans are good, that most people are honest ❤️

Kia ora tātou,

I'm moving to Dunedin from Hamilton in a few weeks and, as the title says, looking to make friends. I'm generally a pretty introverted person these days. I still have a few close friends, but over the years we've all ended up in different countries/cities. I used to be pretty outgoing, play sports, go for drinks etc, but I don't really do much of that anymore. Just kind of stopped for no real reason.

I work in education, been married 10 years, no kids. Recently reconnected more with my culture and started learning te reo Māori (5+ years into that haerenga now). I read a lot and play video games (mostly fantasy/RPG stuff). Used to play rugby and squash, but too many shoulder injuries cut that out! Still watch the Warriors though.

Recently got into DND (after BG3) with my wife and some of her friends before relocating and actually really enjoyed it. Also a big nerd for space, especially the moon. Basically I'm just trying to build some healthier habits, get out of my comfort zone a bit, and make some in-person friends. Even making this post is a bit out there for me.

Don't really know what else to say, but if you reckon we'd get along, flick me a message.

Hey everyone,

im looking at getting a coffee machine for home,

Originally I was gonna get Breville Barista Express because it seems easy having everything in one machine, but then I started seeing heaps of people saying it’s better to get a Breville Bambino and buy a grinder separately instead.

Money isn’t really the main issue, I just want something that makes really good coffee and will last‼️

Would love to know:
- if the Barista Express is actually good long term
whether Bambino + separate grinder is noticeably better
-what grinders can u recommend
-what setup you’d buy if you were starting from scratch
- Any alternative to breville?

Anything appreciated! 🙏

How are you all feeling and how are you keeping warm?

I can afford to heat my home. But it’s still bloody freezing.

I got home from work about 5:30 as I did a few things in town after I finished at 4.

The heat pump is on 25. I’m in my bed with my door open as my panel heater in my room wasn’t warming my room (it’s is on 30°.)

I still feel freezing cold .
I live out in Waitati so it’s a bit colder out here.

I could light the fire, but I’m too tired. I work as a nurse and I’m just too drained to light it tonight.

My hands are a bit cold as I write this so I’m going to search for some gloves and heat up a wheat pack.

I am feeling very very bad for all your students who can’t afford to heat your flats (been there)

and for any elderly people or single parents who are feeling the cold tonight (I am a single parent but kids are adults now)

How are you all keeping as warm as possible in your circumstances? I know that I am very fortunate but I do expect a pretty big power bill this winter.

(My home is insulated but it has very high ceilings)

Hey yall!

Im planning on going to Otago for uni next year and I need help with Majors and allat.

PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME!

Questions:

1. Should I do a double major? (Accounting and Finance) well its not more of should I, but how is it like? I know its workload but at the same time I dont know. Please if you have any advice wiht double majors
2. Should I just do Finance as a minor?

If anyone is doing Accounting and Finance as a double major please help

So Benedict has a Tiktok that says he is the founder of Eduro Capital. It is apparently a MFO (multi family office) & hedge fund.

https://preview.redd.it/jdjp21w2r02h1.png?width=768&format=png&auto=webp&s=dd34dd9010bcd7b69022b40ea1d629cf8e3b490d

So looking into this company it had a website edurocapital.com which is no longer there and still has an Instagram.

https://preview.redd.it/bvjm7z8br02h1.png?width=870&format=png&auto=webp&s=0be70664960f826ca3fa423fd164909e4f1a1a5a

It looks like he was looking for an intern in 2023. He says "We are led by former senior professionals with over 60 years experience in investment management, banking and finance." This posting links back to the website that had the same logo his shirt in the Tiktok.

https://preview.redd.it/cm0v74qor02h1.png?width=916&format=png&auto=webp&s=7b564de84680143bc4ed04b3eded332f9d6d96c9

https://preview.redd.it/1rbh8wtpr02h1.png?width=895&format=png&auto=webp&s=d47405350e757f6ba2fc3d246f28edb3193f1308

Eduro Capital limited is registered in the British Virgin Islands and is still registered.

https://preview.redd.it/ne4hkmq6s02h1.png?width=848&format=png&auto=webp&s=31a21fab340d18991044287893cad56981f1a553

So the question for Mr Ong is - Are you still a shareholder or Director of Eduro Capital as it is not on your interests register? I'm too cheap to pay the fee to find out.

https://preview.redd.it/jbughd1gs02h1.png?width=946&format=png&auto=webp&s=d76979f66c245d365834d95b4c7580f5a03664d4

Thanks for your attention to this matter in our most special city in our greatest country.

If you have the itch, please go to the chemist and buy scabies lotion so it stops the spread! It's in the halls & uni flats right now. And it spends on contact & they live 3 days on clothes, sheets etc.

Treatment is $8.50 a bottle (you need two, as do it again at exactly 7 days). Wash your sheets & towels and clothes you've worn that day & 3 days prior in HOT water. Otherwise the little crawlies will hatch & be back. They love warm water, it has to be hot.

The itching will drive you to despair.

Tell your friends & stock up on Permethrin Cream! The itch is in town.

If you're in a hall or mixing & mingling in Castle Street flats, the little buggers are on the move!

Taking my boyfriend out to dinner for his birthday. He wants steak. Where should we go? Can’t be prohibition smokehouse because they’re closed on Mondays.

Looking for some advice from people who’ve recently done a kitchen reno 👀

We’re currently getting quotes and had budgeted around $30k, but honestly it’s looking like that doesn’t go very far these days.

Our budget is meant to cover:

• Joinery (kitchen island, pantry, fridge panel, standard drawer cabinets — no wall units)
• Removal + install of the kitchen
• Flooring
• Trades needed (plumber/electrician etc.)

We’re already coming in over budget by $5k+ and that’s with a pretty standard laminate benchtop, nothing fancy.

For those who’ve been through this:

• What did you downgrade or skip to bring costs down?
• Anything you thought was worth spending more on vs not worth it?
• Any tips for keeping costs reasonable without regretting it later?
• Who did you use and would you recommend them?
• Anyone we should avoid?
• What would you do differently if you were doing your kitchen again?
• Were there any hidden costs or surprise expenses that caught you off guard?

Also curious if people found flat-pack/custom joinery mix worthwhile, or if there are certain things suppliers upsell that aren’t really necessary.

Feels like every little thing adds up fast 😅

Hi all, I am looking for a men's barber to provide me advice. I already go to a couple of different barbers but they are very reliant on my direction as to what I want, so I am looking for something different.

I am balding and have a beard for the first time ever and I don't really know what to do to make it all look good. I am sort of looking for someone to cut it and shape my beard but also provide advice and direction in how to make it look good at the same time.

Any thoughts?

2025

• Tinker, AI, councillor… spy? Who is Benedict Ong? Stuff. October 15, 2025. Post
• Final results of 2025 council elections were declared on 16 October 2025, First meeting was on 31 October 2025. Mayor Sophie Barker's speech at the meeting and it was streamed on youtube.
• DCC chief calls Ong to meeting. ODT. 18 October 2025. Post. Article in this comment by u/FKFnz
• New Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong on his successful election campaign and the critics. NZ Herald. 8 Nov, 2025. Alternate link https://archive.ph/8ndhS

January 2026

• Cr Ong ignores call to stay silent about racism complaint. ODT. , 14 January 2026. Post

February 2026

• Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong faces Civic Centre limits over staff concerns. NZ Herald. 18 Feb, 2026.
• Ong’s movement restricted in council building. ODT. 18 February 2026. Article in this post by u/pskygy.
• Dunedin councillor Ong escorted from council meeting with tape over mouth. ODT. 20 February 2026. Post with older articles.
• ‘It was bizarre’: Tape face councillor escorted from council building. Stuff. February 20, 2026.
• Mayor ‘extremely concerned’ about Ong's conduct. ODT. 20 February 2026. https://archive.ph/tt0xK
• Emails reveal shake-up disputes. ODT. 23 February 2026. Paywalled. Article in this post by u/pskygy.

March 2026

• A timeline of Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong’s dramatic first term. The Spinoff. March 5, 2026. Post.
• Ong found in breach of code. ODT. 11 March 2026. Post.
• Punishment for Ong yet to be determined: mayor. ODT. 14 March 2026.
• Ong faces pay cut amid conduct allegations. ODT. 19 March 2026.
• Ong told to remove defamatory post. ODT. 21 March 2026.
• Ong rejects call to resign as councillor. ODT. 25 March 2026. Post.
• Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong asked to resign after code of conduct breach. RNZ. 25 March 2026.

April 2026

• Dunedin’s stadium hotel secret is out, thanks to a councillor’s reply-all email chain. Stuff. April 21, 2026. Post.
• Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong leaks own code of conduct complaint within minutes of receiving confidentiality warning. NZ Herald. 30 Apr, 2026.

May 2026

• Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong leaks report over his confidentiality breaches. RNZ. 7 May 2026.
• Ong's access to confidential info restricted following leaks. ODT. 8 May 2026.
• 'Revoked' controversial councillor loses more privileges, immediately leaks email. Stuff. May 8, 2026.
• DCC shuts down Ong comment over ‘appalling behaviour’. ODT. 15 May 2026. https://archive.ph/eygQC
• Council raises Ong behaviour with govt. ODT. 16 May 2026. https://archive.ph/HF9qE
• Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong gets nine month suspension after behaviour concerns. RNZ. 18 May 2026.
• Suspended further, but Ong digs in. ODT. 18 May 2026.
• Ong posts speculation about employment settlement. ODT. 18 May 2026.
• ‘I have been barred,’ maverick councillor (incorrectly) claims during disciplinary meeting. Stuff. May 18, 2026.

NZME board bid

• Ong nominates himself for NZME board. ODT. 24 March 2026. Paywalled. Article in this comment thanks to u/ThomasEdmund84
• Ong falls 98% short in board bid. ODT. 24 April 2026. Post.

There are other posts but decided to put this up for the moment and update as I find more.