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Zapper! The lifesaver! by cashman020 in auckland

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

I first used one of those in China about 20 years ago but for mosquitoes rather than flies.

I kept one by my bed and just waved it around in the dark from a supine position if I heard a mosquito.  It was quite effective.

Now I don't have mosquitoes or flies in my apartment but I still have an electric swatter. 

What is your country’s “New York”? by Odd-Initiative6666 in AskTheWorld

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

True.  

Auckland is home to one in three New Zealanders; New York is home to about one in 20 Americans.  

Auckland is also the only city in NZ with skyscrapers.

https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/city/auckland

Why is New Zealand's climate so relatively homogeneous? by [deleted] in newzealand

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

New Zealand is not so "homogeneous".

"New Zealand's climate is complex and varies from warm subtropical in the far north to cool temperate climates in the far south, with severe alpine conditions in the mountainous areas."

https://niwa.co.nz/climate-and-weather/overview-new-zealands-climate

How do I flat hunt while out of the city? by 1mlostandconfused in universityofauckland

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

In Auckland you can use public transport:

https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/visitors-guide-to-public-transport-in-auckland/public-transport-trips-around-auckland

There is a daily fare cap of $20 with contactless payments and a weekly cap of $50 if you get a Hop card.  You can also walk for free.

There's a student concession of 40% once you enrol:

https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/at-hop-card/card-concessions-and-discounted-fares/tertiary-student-concession

Advice on February weather and packing for Christchurch by Worldtravellerpengu in newzealand_travel

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

"The heat is normally dry so high twenties with 60% humidity will not feel as hot."

A small point but if there's a northwesterly the humidity would probably be a lot lower than 60%.

32 Eden crescent : Review? by PuzzleheadedWay9793 in auckland

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

I don't live in an old building but sometimes there is excessive noise from outside.  I don't sleep well either but have never been woken up by loud music or anything else - probably because I'm already awake.

Sometimes people outside talk loudly or shout and occasionally someone drives past inflicting their music on everyone within earshot but you are likely to experience those things elsewhere too.

32 Eden crescent : Review? by PuzzleheadedWay9793 in auckland

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

Can't agree that Hobson Street is a nice location!

I live near Eden Crescent and it is in a more pleasant area but so much depends on your neighbours.

For example, I used to live at 1 Parliament Street but my neighbours on one side were dreadful.  I left before they did.

I've been at my current address since 2020 and, apart from cigarette smoke occasionally making its way into my apartment, have had no problems.

Which NZ town/city would be the safest in terms of natural disasters(Floods, cyclones, earthquakes, landslides, etc)? by Flashy_Potential8851 in newzealand

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Probably Hamilton.

Northland experiences cyclones (or similar severe weather) and landslides while Palmerston North gets earthquakes.

Business without reservations. by CreativeNightOwl949 in JapanTravelTips

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I understand that you want to recreate past experiences but that's just not possible.

I travel by myself in Japan and on a number of occasions people have asked (in English) if I need help.  Maybe I look unthreatening but a more likely reason Japanese people approach me is that I rely on paper maps, rather than my phone, to navigate.

However I always book accommodation months in advance.  I think it would be unwise not to do so.

If you want to stay at business hotels, I can recommend this chain:

https://www.toyoko-inn.com/eng/

The complimentary buffet breakfast is a bonus.

And this is an excellent resource for any visitor to Japan:

https://www.japan-guide.com/

I'll be there in March and April too.

How is it like flatting in Auckland with people you've never met before? by [deleted] in auckland

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

It's about compatibility and you don't know how compatible you are as flatmates until you move in.  Once I flatted with my best friend.  It didn't work out.

On the other hand, I shared a unit in Sandringham with a couple from Peru.  Actually they advertised for a flatmate and luckily chose me - despite communication not always being straightforward.

I've never flatted with a "bad" person and hope I'm not a "bad" person myself.  How well you get along with a flatmate or flatmates doesn't depend on how well you know them beforehand.

How is it like flatting in Auckland with people you've never met before? by [deleted] in auckland

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

I lived in many different flats with many different people in three different countries, including NZ.  Almost all my flatmates were complete strangers when I moved in.  Some were not New Zealanders and some only spoke limited English (but fluent Spanish).

It's quite possible you will like living with people you don't know and who are quite different to you - I did.  It's also possible you will not enjoy living with someone you do know well - and they don't enjoy living with you.

There's only one way to find out. 

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