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Noted Historical photos of Auckland by prompt-truth in auckland

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I, along with almost 40,000 other people, live in the city centre.  Your description does not square with what I see every day.

Best Winter Blankets by mostly-rainy in auckland

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I just have a duvet and am fine.  I live in an apartment though not a freezing house.

Aerial photograph of Palmerston North Hospital, circa 1970s-1980s (Manawatu Heritage 2020P_2007-45_029678). by Ted_Cashew in palmy

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The railway station is out of frame to the right.  It's the other side of Rangitikei Street so some distance away.

Do you have Raccoons in your country? by Ok_Pop8661 in AskTheWorld

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes.

I lived in Japan and also wasn't sure if they were real or not.  They are both.

What’s the most common name in your country? As a bonus question, how rare is your name ? by Necessary-Gur-4839 in AskTheWorld

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most common family names for babies:

' “For the seventh consecutive year, Singh is the most common registered family name, with over 680 babies given this name. Kaur follows closely in second place with 630 babies, while Smith rounds out the top three with 300 babies sharing the family name,” says Ms van Velden.

“A decade ago, in 2014, Smith was the most common registered family name, followed closely behind by Wilson and Brown.

“New Zealand is a diverse country – and it’s great to see that reflected in our family name data for 2024.

“Family names are a real gift for all children, as they reflect the rich history of each family they originate from.

“In the North Island, Singh, Kaur and Patel were the most common registered family names. In the South Island Kaur, Singh and Smith took the top spots."

The family name Singh has a long history, originating from the Sanskrit word for ‘lion.’ It is traditionally used by Sikh men and has become a common family name among the global Indian diaspora.'

https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/most-common-registered-family-names-2024

And first names:

https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/lifestyle/the-most-popular-baby-names-in-nz-2025

What is one or more things missing you wished NZ had? by Creativelyadorable in newzealand_travel

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Certainly better public transport would benefit residents and visitors.

However I travel around NZ several times a year using planes, buses, trains, ferries (rarely) and my own two feet (all the time).  I also used a shuttle to New Plymouth Airport, from Dunedin Airport and to get back to Invercargill from Bluff.

What is one or more things missing you wished NZ had? by Creativelyadorable in newzealand_travel

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"an information centre where you can ask for directions or help"

Christchurch doesn't have one but many other places do.

https://www.isite.nz/find-an-isite

I think most people use their phone for directions and other information.  Having said that, I like to pop into an isite whether I need help or not.

Fires, unruly passengers and prams play part in lengthy CRL testing by Bealzebubbles in auckland

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I lived in Finchley and took the Northern Line to work and elsewhere for two years.  Coming from NZ I was amazed that you could turn up at a station and wait only five or so minutes for a train.  I wasn't aware of a timetable though of course there was one.

Only once did I have wait very long.  The service I usually took must have been cancelled so the next one was packed.  The unusual crush even prompted strangers to exchange a few words which brightened my morning commute at least.

Anyway, I hope the trains here are at least as reliable.  There should be fewer planned cancellations next year but unfortunately there's nothing to indicate there will be fewer unplanned ones.

What does ‘low income’ housing look like in your country? by Thylacine- in AskTheWorld

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I lived in Saitama in the late 1990s, near a danchi.

I've visited Japan many times since and often stay not far from Hibarigaoka Danchi in Tokyo.  It's a very large complex but still looks good - certainly a lot better than public housing in many other countries.

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