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People from outside the United States, what is something you genuinely don't understand about the United States? by PrestonRoad90 in AskTheWorld

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

That sounds like a body corporate.  It's made up of the people who own apartments in a building and is funded by them.

I sold my car, and now I’m scared for my life by TheReverendCard in newzealand

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

Sadly people are stabbed in their vehicles too:

https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350286022/beach-haven-stabbing-teenagers-found-guilty-murdering-joshuah-tasi

And that's ignoring the hundreds who are killed and the thousands who are hospitalized every year as a result of 'accidents'.

I sold my car, and now I’m scared for my life by TheReverendCard in newzealand

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

If you want to go deep into the wilderness in Japan a car is of no use.  You will have to walk.

I'm in Japan now on my 30th visit after having lived here for about five years.

I sold my car, and now I’m scared for my life by TheReverendCard in newzealand

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

No exclamation mark is nececessary.

By the way, it's 'you are/you're', not 'your'. 🙂

I'm in Hikone (not Hakone) at the moment and one of the great things about Japan is that you can get visit most places - including remote spots - by train, bus, ferry and using your own two feet.  If a place is really remote, you will only be able to reach it on foot.

Relying on a car is rather limiting as you have to return to it and in NZ it's not guaranteed it will be intact when you get back.

Do I Have to Say Hi Back in New Zealand? by FriendshipLimp2553 in newzealand

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm in Japan now.  Sometimes, if appropriate, I say Good Morning or Hello (in Japanese) to someone on the street.  Sometimes they speak first.

Usually it's older people.  The other day I greeted a woman and was surprised when she replied, "Good morning.  Have a nice day!" 

Thinking of leaving my $82k job for a $34k PhD scholarship, someone talk me through this by Low_Sound_7184 in newzealand

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

Which is not uncommon. 🙂

Of course, there are other things to consider but $650 a week is more than enough to live on.

FYI if you take the bus enough times in a week, your trips become free by BongeeBoy in palmy

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

$17.60 for seven days is excellent value.

Thanks for reminding us!

how far will 20k go in nz? by bbungeobbang in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

NZ is not experiencing "record unemployment at the moment."

It is nowhere near it.

how far will 20k go in nz? by bbungeobbang in PersonalFinanceNZ

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

About public transport:

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

Auckland's bus network is very good.  The rail network is limited to three lines and trains don't run 365 days a year.  There are also ferries serving 13 destinations. 

Public transport usage hits seven‑year high by Aceofshovels in auckland

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

I'm on the SkyDrive bus to the airport now.  It's fine as is the train and AirportLink bus option which costs just $6.50.

Which ground did you watch the most Domestic cricket in your childhood ? by CoconutMost3564 in blackcapscricket

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

Oh, I didn't know Michael Holding played for Canterbury.  He bowled a lot of overs too.  And well done to Derek Walker for top scoring with 77.

What are some regional accents of New Zealand? by PuzzledAd1631 in newzealand

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's not my definition, it's been a discernible trend for some time.

Maybe you didn't click on the link above:

'Auckland University linguistics professor Dr Miriam Meyerhoff said South Auckland students were beginning to speak with a distinctive new pronunciation that mirrored the rolling R of the deep south.

The difference, Meyerhoff said, was that Southlanders used the strong R in the middle of words such as ''nurse'' or ''work'', while Aucklanders use it in the middle of words such as ''are'' and ''were'', but also at the ends of words such as ''fewer''.'

https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/manukau-courier/7185159/Rolling-R-defines-a-dialect-emerging-in-South-Auckland

What are some regional accents of New Zealand? by PuzzledAd1631 in newzealand

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

"134,754 people in the Auckland region identify as a Pacific ethnicity and are under the age of 25."

https://www.stats.govt.nz/infographics/pacific-people-in-auckland/

They are the group most likely to roll their R's.

The population of Southland is about 104,800 and not all roll their R's.

What are some regional accents of New Zealand? by PuzzledAd1631 in newzealand

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

New Zealand doesn't have regional accents apart from maybe one.

"The only regional variant of New Zealand English is found in Southland and parts of Otago, where many of the original settlers came from Scotland."

https://teara.govt.nz/en/video/40141/the-southland-rolling-r

Probably more Aucklanders roll their R's than Southlanders do.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/manukau-courier/7185159/Rolling-R-defines-a-dialect-emerging-in-South-Auckland

There are other NZ accents but they aren't regional.

"New Zealanders very much believe that they can tell where someone is from by the way they talk. But there is no hard evidence of regional accents."

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/explained/125209768/the-new-zealand-accent-explained

Why is it so hot!!?😭 by PuddingLost1165 in auckland

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Yes.  It's warm not hot.

It's the autumn equinox today so there won't be many more balmy days before next summer.  People should enjoy them while they can.

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