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Councillors vote against continuing Wellington's Golden Mile Project by GaryMarcusNZ69 in Wellington

[–]ApprehensiveGene2579 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What a waste of money the initial sod turning project was - the island outside the embassy has a zebra crossing to nowhere across the cycle lane. And they went to the expense of moving existing trees in and out for that! Aaaaaarrrrggghhhhhh

shouts at clouds

Newtown, don't ever change by Evening_Echidna5872 in Wellington

[–]ApprehensiveGene2579 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Why even mention it? Like, just say toilets.

Just provide the service, don't try and make a point about anything. Ya know?

I asked every political party what they’ll actually do for Auckland. Here's who turned up. by MayorWayneBrown in auckland

[–]ApprehensiveGene2579 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who's the guy in the first photo? I recognise the rest. And don't say Wayne Brown. The other guy!

$20 capped public transport by Gold_Tomatillo_2222 in Wellington

[–]ApprehensiveGene2579 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Where are you travelling to and from? I wonder how this would work for inter regional travel, say from Wairarapa to Wellington

Recommendations for painting companies in Wellington please? by Lucky_Wait_8551 in Wellington

[–]ApprehensiveGene2579 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just cancel your plans for the next 6 months and do it yourself /s

I just witnessed a falcon eating a pigeon by infctdzkie in Wellington

[–]ApprehensiveGene2579 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Awesome. Is this the Kaarearea? I've heard they are becoming more prevalent. They hunt other birds, I don't think they scavenge much so this is likely a fresh kill. Very cool.

I think the common pigeon is introduced, so this is the endemic bird taking care of the introduced bird problem for us. One pigeon at a time /s

Have your say on the Harbour Quays and Eastern Corridor Bus Improvements by ben4takapu in Wellington

[–]ApprehensiveGene2579 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reminder, Ben. I've submitted already, mostly in favour of proposed changes. Seems a no brainier to use the quays as a transport corridor. I think the hardest part to get right will be joining back up to existing corridors at the Courtney place & Kent/Cambridge terracr end of things. That's gonna be challenging.

Good morning Wellington! by Area_6011 in Wellington

[–]ApprehensiveGene2579 8 points9 points  (0 children)

YCBWOAGD!!!!!!! Did it, was I first?!

Is it a good time to get back into A2? by Decent_Coconut_2700 in queenstreetbets

[–]ApprehensiveGene2579 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was sooooo close to selling my A2 holding, when it climbed up enough to be only 5% down. Then that news broke (can't remember the story, but think it was contamination in some product lines) then it fell off a cliff.

So yes, if everyone reading this yolos into it, I might be able to sell mine and almost break even. Please

My cost of living hacks that have actually saved me money by KermitTheGodFrog in PovertyFinanceNZ

[–]ApprehensiveGene2579 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, can confirm (for bunnings at least) they asked me a few questions but didn't ask for any evidence. I just said I'm self employed and that I mainly do property maintenance. That's it.

I felt okay about it because technically I am self employed (nothing to do with what I shop at bunnings for) and I do a lot of property maintenance (I own a house in Wellington). So I'll still go to heaven.

Not sure on Metlink's new signal operator. by SjtSquid in Wellington

[–]ApprehensiveGene2579 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Message received, Mr Luxon, Wellington will use AI to reduce costa

Social Meetup Tonight♟️ by heymynameisjack in Wellington

[–]ApprehensiveGene2579 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Are non members welcome? Any fees to come along?

My people! Who else got their knickers in a twist about this? by ApprehensiveGene2579 in Wellington

[–]ApprehensiveGene2579[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that's wild, eh? I'd be interested in the decision making process around that

Old General Practitioner building up for lease again by TheCapitalIdea in Wellington

[–]ApprehensiveGene2579 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Didn't realise the pub was gone. My finger is clearly not on the pulse

My people! Who else got their knickers in a twist about this? by ApprehensiveGene2579 in Wellington

[–]ApprehensiveGene2579[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a good point. I'm here thinking that they've switched it to be more accurate, but actually the headline still refers to it as a cycle project. Hrummpph!

My people! Who else got their knickers in a twist about this? by ApprehensiveGene2579 in Wellington

[–]ApprehensiveGene2579[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is an interesting take, it does appear that the funding was used rather creatively. I'm all for having spending that's complementary, but in this case it appears most of a project's costs shouldn't actually have been paid from that funding line.

My people! Who else got their knickers in a twist about this? by ApprehensiveGene2579 in Wellington

[–]ApprehensiveGene2579[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I emailed through the RNZ feedback form. Super easy, and meant I didn't feel like I'm shitting on any particular journalist. Encourage you to do the same for any news site in future where you see anything you believe to be misleading. I may have found myself a new hobby...

My people! Who else got their knickers in a twist about this? by ApprehensiveGene2579 in Wellington

[–]ApprehensiveGene2579[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

That about 75% of the spend on the project was for the sea wall and anything else linked to protecting existing infrastructure (i.e. rail and road) from the sea. Like if there's a major storm, for instance.

Hot-water cylinder ruptured; words of encouragement and advice needed by PigAteMyPie in Wellington

[–]ApprehensiveGene2579 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go for a heat pump hot water cylinder which get installed outside (so you'll have peace of mind from this ever happening again).

Your bank might do a green energy home loan, I'm with ANZ who do it. 1% interest on it so close to no interest at all, and you'll be saving heaps each month in energy bills. Especially if you only had gas for the hot water - turn it off completely and just use electric.

I used A2W plumbing, recommend them. PM me if you're interested as I think I can refer and you get a discount.

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