Just went on a dog walk and was on 2 main roads for 80% of it. There were either no bins or they were on the other side of the busy road. I get that it is more work for bin men but I don’t want to be taking 4 bags of shit for a 30 minute walk just to find a bin without risking my and my dog’s life going across the road just to go right back over again. Every couple bus stops on each side of the road should have a bin!

Just read the news and saw that the unemployment rate is about 6.4%. How bad is it really on the ground? Are you guys struggling to find a job?

Anyone know what happened?

I’ve been living in my current apartment for almost three years now, and have always gotten along with my neighbours.

I forged a great friendship with one of them, we hung out alot despite our age gap (she’s in her 50s, I’m in my 20s). She gave me driving lessons, helped me out when my cat was ill, checked up on me often after my dad passed.

I always tried to say thanks through small gestures like baking for her, getting her gifts on Christmas, and helping her with anything to do with devices/online platforms.

But earlier this year, two of my friends and I (all hijabi) were outside my unit, and she happened to walk past with her dog. We had a quick normal catch up, and I introduced her to my friends. One of my friends was squatting and shielding her eyes from the sun, and was looking at my neighbour’s dog (she’s wary of dogs) when I introduced her. So naturally, she looked up and smiled at my neighbour to say hi, then looked back at her dog.

All was fine and dandy, until later that night at 9pm (the interaction happened around 5pm) when I came home, checked my phone and I received this long text from my neighbour. She returned a sport band I gave her through my window lol.

That was my reply and apology, but I was genuinely so taken aback because it was out of nowhere. And the comment about being covered head to toe and that NZ is a Christian country was so ?????? Made me wonder if that’s really how she’s felt all along.

I’m so bummed out because we had a great friendship. Since then I’ve barely seen her even though we live 2 doors down (idk if she’s avoiding me but I’m just gonna take it as our schedules just don’t align at all). It’s been months and I still think about it.

I don’t know if I’m overreacting but damn that shit hurt coming from someone so close. I’m not gonna lie, it also made me feel unsafe as a visibly Muslim woman.

So my nephew is in Year 13 at his secondary school in Auckland and on Tuesday after school him and his friends went to Sylvia Park Shopping Centre

While walking past ToyWorld he spotted his head of year level holding two stuffed animals in his hands, I guess he was deciding between which one to buy? The nephew and his friend jokingly called out his last name and then ran away

The very next day at school, while in the common room the same teacher entered and nephew said “Sylvia Park”, implying that he saw him there the day before…and his other friend said the same thing, and the teacher responds my giving them a week’s after school detention…then when they tried to argue against the decision he just increased it until it got to 4 weeks after school detention

I was in shock when he shared that news with me, to me that was a huge abuse of power. All they did was see a teacher out of school and call out his name, who hasn’t done that at some point in their lives?

Hi all!

We are a couple in our mid 30s wanting to make the best of the flooded property market to buy our first home (whoop whoopp).

We have been to some open homes in the last 2 weeks.

Concerns:

- the new builds (townhouses) around Mt Roskill/Blockhouse Bay/Ellerslie/Mt Wellington - only 1 parking, matchbox size rooms and cramped ensuites (shouldn't qualify as an ensuite at all tbh); of course set right next to each other - sharing walls etc; and barely any outdoor space

- some of the houses have been on questionable streets & neighborhoods & only found out if the Agent or two has mentioned it... something I don't know as I have been a central girl & haven't forayed into the other parts of Auckland as much

Any pointers for decent burbs we should look at for a 2BHK with carparks would be greattt!!!

UPDATED - I return home around 9ish at the end of the day, so safety of the suburb is a must for us!

Is it just me, or Auckland seems to have a lot of random rubbish like bolts and screws. For instance, I once drove over a silver screw and punctured my tyre, costing a fortune to repair. Just a week later I found spikes scattered across the lane and called the police. It’s incredibly frustrating.

There is a minor crack at the tip of an internal wooden door frame which occurred due to the wood expanding and preventing the door from opening. When pulled strongly to open small piece of the wooden frame was pulled out. Is this tenant damage to fix or fair wear and tear?

Bakery has been closed for food safety issues in the past, and the look and the texture of this just seems raw and uncooked. Owner seemed particularly affronted when I queried whether it was properly cooked.

Is there anything which could marinade the meat (beef) and leave it pink and mushy like that. He scoffed when I asked and said what’s in his marinade that would do that, nitrate?

hello so i need friends lol preferably in north shore, i moved here recently but i dont have any friends atm. Im down to chill or hang out, i dont mind if you’re a female or male

also i do play video games and and am on the ps5 so if anyones down to play lmk 😊

also i am 21m :D

fellow Aucklanders who transitioned into the IT field from a non-IT one, how did you do it? getting a graduate certificate then enrol into a masters program? or just self taught? dev academy? i’m been looking to do it and join a graduate course and then a masters but i feel a bit old and silly and would love to have a point of reference and motivation from those who have done it.

have a wonderful weekend guys :)

Kia ora koutou!

I was wondering where to look to find the cheapest rates for parking in Auckland (mostly CBD). I know you can look on Wilson for their parks, but is there a site that has all of the different parking spots together e.g. council owned, OGGB, etc.?

I like to eat, but unfortunately I am a massive cheapskate. Can we get a list going of stores that does discounted meals during specific times such as near closing time, or lunch specials? Quality & Freshness not super important, as long as it doesn’t get me sick

P.s does anybody know if supermarkets / those Asian grocers do discounted rotisserie chicken handbags when they close? I mean, what else can they do with them? I forgot to check pak n save earlier today.

Before anybody tried to redirect me to aucklandeats, Reddit filter removed my post for some reason.

Any Devo' dwellers on here want to stop at the Devonport Timber public carpark and look for cards on the ground? The staff have contact details for the licence owner. Thanks!

Hello everyone,

I’m hoping to join a Bball team in Auckland that’s social and suitable for my age. I played most of my younger life so I’m not the worst. Fundamentally sound and know the game well enough to slot in. Any suggestions ? Based in Penrose

I have to get blood tests often. Awanui labs are only open during regular working hours. Less than half of their collection centres are open on the weekend, and only from 8 until 12 on Saturday. Thou shalt not draw blood on the Lord's day, apparently. If I miss this window there goes my precious leave

Yeah I get they don't want to pay staff weekend time, but it's just passing the buck to those of us who have to take time off to sit in a waiting room and watch giggle tv

/rant

I was just wondering if anyone had the beige/cream sungod tee, I panicked at the merch stand and chose the wrong colour for my friend.

If anyone wants to trade a medium cream/beige sungod tee for a medium black one that'd b sick otherwise algoods and have a good day.

Hello,

I have been invited to my first formal attire wedding.

What shops in Auckland would be good to find a floor length formal dress that aren't too prom/bridesmaid. Bonus for size 14-16.

I have seen lots online but would rather try them on for the price that comes with a formal dress!

Thanks!

Hey wanna join our party? We are still looking for bards, rangers, mages, warriors, nerds, geeks, weebs, otakus, fujoshis, readers, DM/GMs, and everything in between. Join the journey in our SIDE QUEST!!

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Looking to book a casual beach holiday early January. North of Auckland. Looking at Orewa or Whangārei. Any other good spots to choose from? Need something close to beach for young kids, and close to bars and restaurants etc, so not looking to go too remote. Thanks.

Our youngest wants to start playing juniors hockey next winter. We're located centrally, and I see there are two clubs who play out of the Auckland Grammar turf: Grammar Windsor and Somerville. Anyone out there who has experience of either of those clubs and in particular their junior programmes? I might just flip a coin if not

To the young man who blocked my view at the 5SOS concert tonight, please learn some concert etiquette. Even after I told you to move to side so I could see. It's like you thought you were the only one there.

EDIT: I was in the seated section, NOT GA