Brit here on a working holiday.

Two things that actually shock me about driving here:

1. People driving on their phones (it’s genuinely scary how many people will be on their phones whilst driving, I don’t understand it and I see alot of signs stating not to use your phones but I’ve even seen police on their phones, question is: is this law not really enforced?) coming from the uk it’s so strict there with phones that we even have cameras installed throughout the country that catches people on their phones.

2. Pick up trucks: I’ve spoke with alot of WHV workers from all different countries and we have all said the same thing. Pick up trucks speeding down the back roads/ country roads tail gating. Even when you’re doing the speed limit already (it is always the large pick up trucks) are they the BMW drivers of New Zealand

   (EDIT: people are referring these to utes or rangers)

Anyways your country is extremely beautiful. Please don’t take this post as an attack, just a girl scared of getting into a car accident here xx

In 2025, I spent 4 months exploring this beautiful country. It has taken a while, but I've now edited over 1,300 photos. Here's 20 of them.

https://x.com/NZNationalParty/status/2110523958059741187?s=20

https://soundcloud.com/nznationalparty-218807252/9-taxes-on-the-table-ft-labour

It makes sense, no?

Hello everyone!

I (19F) recently started at a 9-5 Office job. Its my first ever 'big girl' job. My jobs pretty low stakes and nothing is ever super urgent tbh. I have been taking leave what I'd say evens out to be about a day a month.

My past couple months have looked like this:
August - 3 days off (went out of town) September : finished 3 hours early one day October: One half day off November: One half day off , One full Day off December: (To be booked) 1 day off.

I'm getting nervous about booking the December day off. I have over enough leave for it, and no one has ever mentioned having a problem with the amount of leave I'm taking - I'm just nervous there is some kind of office etiquette I'm not aware of? I'm curious to know your thoughts :)

I’m a single mum of one who earns more than $100,000 a year.

I have a mortgage, a loan, pay for childcare every week so I can work full time, and pay regular bills like rates, insurance, power, groceries, petrol etc…

I feel broke every payday once all my bills are paid. I know I earn more than the average kiwi and Im lucky enough to own my own home - I’m so incredibly greatful for that - But I just don’t know how people are making it work and doing anything above just surviving?

I always feel that I am just one large, unexpected bill away from everything falling apart!

Thanks for listening to my rant…

My account is 8 years old with nearly 9k karma and because I don't post in your community often enough I'm not allowed to comment on the politics of my country?

Are we serious?

Has anyone else noticed that one news has had a prolonged hard on for America lately? Half out news seems to be about things happening in America. I understand things like a helicopter crash over there is devastating for the people and their family involved. However, many many things are happening right here in nz, or Australia which is much closer and many of us have ties to with family over there.

Stuff seems to have followed suit, publishing increasingly more stories from over there.

Its gross 🤢

From her candidate page, Oriini Kaipara mō Tāmaki Makaurau, 14.10.26:

I expected a negative reaction to my post about visiting the Mongrel Mob.

Scaremongering is common during an Election. It’s part of the fabric of paru politics.

But a Stuff reporter emailed me after he published his story online, inferring that I have broken the law. So, I’m compelled to respond.

With respect, @GlennMcConnell, I have not broken any law. My job now is to read the law, every day. I’ve extracted from the Police website and provide a link to the Gangs Act 2024 so there is no further confusion, for anyone - including the Justice Minister, who already knows no law or rules have been broken.

I know the post would be unpalatable to some, questionable to others, and simply hard to reconcile for the likes of the Minister.

But I didn’t post for you. Or them. Or anyone. I posted to acknowledge the Whero Whānau who hosted all of us including the few service providers who care to look beyond the patch to know the person - with respect and treated us with dignity and manaaki.

Reach out to Harry Tam. A bright man who knows a great deal about the history of gangs and the parallels between gangs and politicians. Minister Goldsmith knows him. In fact, many senior politicians know Harry Tam. He’s been a public policy consultant for a government agency for years.

Pāpā Pita and Whaea Tari used to consult him and many others across the divide, on gangs, for the policies and mahi they lead to ensure necessary supports were in place for everyone involved, including victims of crime.

As MP for Tāmaki Makaurau I take my role seriously. I care deeply about whānau and especially the way we treat each other. I take violence seriously. I take crime seriously too.

This government has committed so many crimes against the most vulnerable of Aotearoa. Not gangs but mums and dads, grandparents, disabled, rangatahi, takatāpui, and even our taiao.

Mokopuna decisions require me and my peers to back all our whānau, ensuring no one is left behind. That’s what I’ll keep doing - just like my tipuna, Wairaka.

🖤❤️💚

Haven't updated my c.v in like 10 years, what do employers look for now?

Is 1 page suitable these days now? Help a gal out please, cause I really want this job.

Many thanks

Hi all, just seeking advice on a particular problem that I'm having with a neighbour.

In short they have a dog that howls/cries all day whenever they are gone (they leave the dog locked up in a cage). The howling and whining is almost non-stop and is driving me crazy.

The dog also underweight (can see its ribs) and is left outside without shelter, clothes, or a blanket, in direct rainfall.

There is a water bowl left out for the dog, and it does have a kennel but its design traps water and no dog wants to sleep in a puddle. I just feel bad for the poor thing but am unsure what I can do within the confines of the law.

The dog is not fully mistreated as I do hear my neighbour play with them/feed them/the dogs has no signs of physical abuse so that complicates things.

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks Genesis :|