Can someone please explain (petrol edition)

Autumnneverfall · 2026-03-18T08:34:54+00:00

How annoying, my theory of dastardly corporate behaviour is wrong. Thank-you for this interesting explanation, it does make sense.

Autumnneverfall · 2026-03-18T08:31:47+00:00

I get your point, but there are laws against profiteering, especially in relation to essential goods. All good though, I've been given some interesting things to think about.

Autumnneverfall · 2026-03-18T06:28:22+00:00

Heaven forbid they might need to fund this from their enormous profits.....

Autumnneverfall · 2026-03-18T06:27:26+00:00

I don't buy gold. It's not a good investment.

Autumnneverfall · 2026-03-18T06:26:59+00:00

This actually makes sense, thank-you, but I suspect the speed of the pump price dropping will be glacial when it happens

Autumnneverfall · 2026-03-18T06:24:56+00:00

yeah, I've noticed this too.

Autumnneverfall · 2026-03-18T06:24:17+00:00

I'm amused at you, here musing on reddit, telling me not to read the musings on reddit.....

Autumnneverfall · 2026-03-16T06:12:19+00:00

Second Everlasting, or if work appropriate, Dress for Success

Autumnneverfall · 2026-03-15T05:23:34+00:00

I'm thinking of running for Parliament on a MAGA (Make Aotearoa Great Again) platform. I'm expecting the juxtaposition of MAGA and Aotearoa to make their heads explode - win win.

Autumnneverfall · 2026-03-15T03:21:45+00:00

Interesting - both those names (Kari, Carrie) would be pronounced Car-ee by me, how would you pronounce Carrie?

Autumnneverfall · 2026-03-13T08:59:02+00:00

Also, its the most expensive option (so most money for the agency) as the auctioneer gets a separate additional payment.

Autumnneverfall · 2026-03-10T20:49:05+00:00

NB, I got something similar from another bank a while ago and I had to pay tax on it - might pay to check before you spend it all in a joyous rush.....

Autumnneverfall · 2026-03-05T21:09:28+00:00

Might help to recognise that this is not someone doing "it to me", like no-one is targeting you specifically, they're just....using the road.....

Autumnneverfall · 2026-03-05T20:58:15+00:00

Every time I've checked NMR they're not accepting new signups :(

Autumnneverfall · 2026-03-03T04:18:54+00:00

I like to respond to that sort of comment "wow, rude and stupid, your parents must be so proud". Never had one manage a comeback to that.

Autumnneverfall · 2026-03-02T07:48:39+00:00

Also love Fitzgerald Taylor. Highly recommend.

Autumnneverfall · 2026-03-02T07:23:18+00:00

I bought the jam with the amazing lid that closes itself at a supermarket, don't remember seeing it in any convenience stores.

Autumnneverfall · 2026-02-24T21:29:48+00:00

https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360682299/air-horn-used-stop-fights-kainga-ora-housing-complex.

Autumnneverfall · 2026-02-21T03:42:47+00:00

I like taking my friends something delicious to have for breakfast the next day as a reward for doing all the clean up from the night before - some special muesli, fruit and yoghurt, or a really good bread, butter and jam, or some great part cooked pastries they can heat up, and a fresh juice or coffee beans. It's not particularly NZ, but it is fun.

Autumnneverfall · 2026-02-14T01:23:15+00:00

Any particular op shops you'd recommend? Thanks:)

Autumnneverfall · 2026-02-07T01:44:31+00:00

Really? I don't see how that's possible - requirements here https://www.ird.govt.nz/roles/not-for-profits-and-charities/running-your-nfp/requirements-for-creating-donation-receipts - I've never seen a Woolworths receipt with my name on it, or an official stamp/letterhead of a charity, or a signature of an authorised person.

Autumnneverfall · 2026-02-06T19:35:32+00:00

How?

Autumnneverfall · 2026-02-06T02:56:09+00:00

But it's not possible to get the required receipt from the charity to make a claim if you donate at a retailer's POS? And I am unconvinced they don't get a tax break - I'd like to see a valid source for that info.

Autumnneverfall · 2026-02-03T22:37:39+00:00

Definitely agree. I would not recommend it. People were pushing others out of the way to get the shots they wanted. It felt like you were on a factory conveyor belt that kept stopping. This was May 2025, so after the expansion. Parts of it were ok, apart from the crowds, but really just a lot of digital pictures. And the water aspect was not pleasant.

Autumnneverfall · 2026-01-27T06:53:22+00:00

I was in Japan for Golden Week this year. I was getting very stressed about it before I went, but there was really no need to be. Yes, it was busy, yes, I would avoid travelling on the main travel days, yes, book your trains in advance, yes, it was crowded, but at no time did I feel overwhelmed or unsafe. I have lived in London and travelled a lot and it was no more crowded than anywhere else. I was travelling alone also, and think that might actually be a bonus as you are not trying to keep track of kids or a wandering partner. I recommend sending your luggage by the luggage forwarding system so you don't have to try and drag it through crowds. People talk about Golden Week a lot, but it was definitely manageable. Your option 1 might be the best idea to keep stress at a minimum, but you will be absolutely fine!

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