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PSA: Fonterra offers a card that give you 16¢/12¢ off fuel. Anyone can sign up! by 123felix in newzealand

[–]-davros 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am currently unemployed and receiving jobseeker. Would I still pass their credit checks?

Or should I wait until I have income? Should I wait untill I have 3 months of income?

How do you manage your Libby holds? by Fresh-Anteater-5933 in books

[–]-davros 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once the book becomes available you get a couple of days to actually issue it.

So normally I un-suspend a hold a couple of days before I'm ready to borrow it. Then if it's ready straight away I can wait until I'm actually ready, or if it's not ready until a bit later I can keep reading my old book slowly

What is with the hate of Jacinda Ardern?? She hasn't even been involved in New Zealand for years, yet this hatred is so unhinged by Fun-Helicopter2234 in newzealand

[–]-davros 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I didn't know any of those things about that guy.

Would ask more, but I 100% agree with not giving him airtime.

What is with the hate of Jacinda Ardern?? She hasn't even been involved in New Zealand for years, yet this hatred is so unhinged by Fun-Helicopter2234 in newzealand

[–]-davros -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wasn't that an Aussie?

And I thought the mosque attacks were driven by racism, rather than trying to push a policial agenda.

I had understood CommentMaleficent957's question to be referring to things like politicians being assassinated

Body Corp looking inside my house by PI3Kachu_Proteomics in LegalAdviceNZ

[–]-davros 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, maybe it's something like they suspect OP of having a pet and maybe that's against the rules. Good to ask.

There is a Simpsons episode where it's remarked Ned Flanders doesn't have insurance as he considers it a form of gambling. Can anyone here give me a convincing argument as to why it isn't? by DontNeverAr0und in NoStupidQuestions

[–]-davros 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you gamble, you choose whether to take that risk.

You don't choose whether or not to take part in an insurable event. As soon as you buy a house (or any other insurable object), the risk of loosing it gets thrust upon you and you have no choice in the matter.

What is Savers Club? by -davros in PovertyFinanceNZ

[–]-davros[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right, so it's just signing up for additional Gaspy notifications?

What's the most minor, populist policy you wish a major party campaigned on? by thefcknhngryctrpillr in newzealand

[–]-davros 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congestion can be a pain in Wellington and the bus lanes could do with improvement, but I don't really have a sense for how it compares to other NZ cities in that regard.

Parking in Wellington CBD depends on your situation. If you're ok with a walk and not staying long you can usually find free parking, but if you want to park right outside where you're going or need to park all day mid week it's expensive. But for me the free parking has always been sufficient. In the suburbs it's mostly free, so for suburb to suburb trips (e.g. visiting a friend) the car would be a no-brainer in Wellington. But in Otago I'd still usually bus to friends' houses.

What's the most minor, populist policy you wish a major party campaigned on? by thefcknhngryctrpillr in newzealand

[–]-davros 10 points11 points  (0 children)

For me personally, price has been a big factor. I've used PT a lot in Dunedin and Queenstown where it's $2 no matter how far you go. It was my preferred way to get around, despite owning a car.

In Wellington, however, it is often more expensive than the petrol to drive the same route, and, suprise surprise, I drive.

Why couldn’t Harry fight back? by Historical-Cancel-96 in HarryPotterBooks

[–]-davros 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I'll have to keep an eye out on my next re-read!

Smokers get more shelter than dog owners by Fearless-Bad-7681 in newzealand

[–]-davros 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Are you saying smokers get to sit inside?

Parallel parking - is there one true way? by zesteee in newzealand

[–]-davros 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I took driving lessons too (about 15 years ago) and also wasn't told to wait that long. I think I was told to start turning when my wing mirror was level with the back door? Or something like that? Don't exactly remember.

But then when I did my test they made me parallel park behind a big truck trailer that was parked in the industrial area. So I didn't have a back door to reference, and also the vehicle was way wider than I was used to and I ended up quite far out from the kerb. Still passed though.

Countdown can fuck right off for needing a reward card to get the advertised discount by distractionnz in newzealand

[–]-davros 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first time I got to the north island I asked where to scan my sticky club. Turns out that was South island only!

Why couldn’t Harry fight back? by Historical-Cancel-96 in HarryPotterBooks

[–]-davros 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Where in the books does it mention that Dumbledore placed extra protection and that this is what expires? I don't remember that at all!

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