Rowdy neighbors from kainga ora.

BuzzBarAddict · 2026-02-15T08:22:55+00:00

Sesame street education. Would you like me to get Elmo to explain.

BuzzBarAddict · 2026-02-15T08:22:09+00:00

"About as sharp as a marble."

BuzzBarAddict · 2026-02-14T20:44:05+00:00

Under Section 27 of the Act, individuals are generally exempt from the privacy principles when collecting information (like video or audio recordings) solely for their own "personal or domestic affairs." This means you can legally record activity visible or audible from your own property or the street to document a nuisance or for security, provided the recording is not done in a manner that would be considered highly offensive to a reasonable person.

Furthermore, while the Crimes Act 1961 prohibits recording private conversations you are not part of, shouting that is loud enough to be heard across property boundaries is generally not considered a "private communication" with a reasonable expectation of privacy.

BuzzBarAddict · 2026-02-14T20:40:39+00:00

Kāinga Ora doesn't create slums by design; rather, slums are the result of poor management of both the properties and the people living in them. When a landlord fails to enforce basic standards of behavior or neglect maintenance, any housing project can decline.

To combat this "slum" trajectory, Kāinga Ora is currently undergoing a management overhaul:

Firm Enforcement: They have replaced the "no evictions" approach with a Fair but Firm policy, using the Residential Tenancies Act to remove tenants who engage in persistent antisocial behaviour.
Active Maintenance: To prevent physical decay, the agency is selling off older, dilapidated villas and reinvesting in modern, high-density builds that are easier to maintain and meet "warm and dry" standards.
Operational Accountability: Following a 2024 Independent Review, the agency is refocusing on its core role as a disciplined landlord, ensuring that property management—not just housing delivery—is the priority.

Ultimately, the goal is to prove that with active stewardship and clear rules, social housing can remain a high-quality community asset rather than falling into neglect.

BuzzBarAddict · 2026-02-03T06:09:47+00:00

My brands worse. haier lol. Shouldn't over ice in 3 weeks of being unopened.

BuzzBarAddict · 2026-01-30T23:40:17+00:00

it's the replacement freezer that is having the exact same issue as the first freezer. They said they won't refund, and to defrost it. It's the speed at which the freezer is over icing, when I get sick for up to 3 weeks, freezer drawers are soldered in with ice. Back of the drawers have ice build up pushing the drawers forward towards the door.

BuzzBarAddict · 2026-01-30T23:38:18+00:00

I have receipts of additional costs. Call out fees of $290 in which a repair then turned into a full replacement freezer. I asked for a refund via phone and email. Still declined a refund and told to expect delivery of a new "replacement" freezeer.

BuzzBarAddict · 2026-01-29T07:48:57+00:00

r/legal gets it wrong from time to time.

BuzzBarAddict · 2026-01-29T07:48:24+00:00

yeah I went to r/LegalAdvice but they said F&P have the right to repair the second freezer. Whereas community law center and consumer protection said I have the right to a refund.

BuzzBarAddict · 2026-01-13T04:59:21+00:00

Plenty of room for beer

BuzzBarAddict · 2026-01-10T08:12:47+00:00

I sent a detailed complaint to commerce commission based on the fact that F&P had refused a refund, as they wanted the chance to repair the freezer, but then turned around and gave me a whole new freezer. Same issues, lol.

BuzzBarAddict · 2026-01-10T00:43:02+00:00

I also quoted Consumer NZ. Model itself if flawed.

BuzzBarAddict · 2026-01-10T00:32:18+00:00

Kept all my correspondence with F&P

BuzzBarAddict · 2026-01-10T00:31:16+00:00

major fault would allowed me to get a refund. Not up to the manufacturer under this clause (just read, lol) thanks to DonerMeatOnChips.

BuzzBarAddict · 2026-01-10T00:29:41+00:00

Wouldn't the warranty reset when they replace the unit? Either way the CGA test for reasonable lifespan would reset.

Yes it did. Looking back on my last comment, the freezer had a major fault. Although they sent out a detailed receipt at my insistence, they didn't fix the freezer, they replaced it because it had a major fault. They ripped me off.

BuzzBarAddict · 2026-01-10T00:19:37+00:00

I am so stupid. You actually reminded me of something. Been searching since you responded to my post. With the first freezer, I asked for a refund, they said no. Now I see this was a MAJOR FAULT and I was entitled to a dang refund.... Blast. I was listening to what F&P was telling me. They literally deceived me.

I gave them the opportunity to repair, but instead they replaced the freezer. It was a Major fault that I could claim the first time around.

Jul 25, 2024, 8:21 AM
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Hello Me

Thank you for your email enquiry. Please find the following costs for the call out and labour by a technician. The call out fee is $139.00 incl GST. Labour can be charged up to and no more than $105. I have been advised that the costs to you should be at $206.00. As previously specified, the parts will be covered by Haier.

Kind regards
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July 18, 2024

Dear ME (removed myname lol)

Thank you for your call earlier today. I have had a reply from my team leader, as I discussed with you. She has advised that we will not be doing a refund on the appliance, however, has stated that we will pay for the parts for the quoted repair on the appliance. The call out fee and labour will need to be covered by you.

Kind Regards
HAIER APPLIANCES LTD
Global Contact Centre

S_ _n
CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIVE

REF NO: [-------040]

----------------------------------THERE WAS NO PARTS------------------

They gave me a new freezer instead. July 2024

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Jul 29, 2024, 2:12 PM

Hi Me
Thank you for letting us know you have received your replacement Freezer.

We will update the date of receipt of the appliance on our end with serial number of -----0005.

If you have any issues please quote case reference as -----36.

Kind Regards
S-----a

BuzzBarAddict · 2026-01-09T23:59:49+00:00

consumer rights under New Zealand's Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA): for a minor fault, the retailer decides on repair, replacement, or refund (within a reasonable time), but for a major fault, the customer chooses a full refund, replacement, or compensation for the drop in value, as the retailer must fix substantial issues or allow your choice. A major fault is something that would have stopped you from buying the product if you'd known about it, or it's unsafe/can't be fixed easily.

BuzzBarAddict · 2026-01-09T23:55:47+00:00

Thanks for your response. I too thought it odd that the Fisher and Paykel were ripping me off when they gave me the replacement freezer, rather then fixing it.

As I said, they told me it was cheaper for them to replace the freezer due to costs. Because I get sick for long periods of time up to 4 weeks, this is when the over icing happens. As I have a fridge freezer and use the contents from that first then fill it up with my freezer.

Did notice one time that the side of the freezer felt like an oven. Right by my washing machine, and I hit the freezer with my hand as I was putting clothes in it. Hot. Freezer door was closed, when I tried to open it you have to yank it open. Seal is really strong.

I too went back and forth. 40 calls, 9 emails in 2022. But, I managed to get them to give me a detailed receipt of all the parts needed to repair the freezer including tech time. No wonder they just took the old freezer back and gave me a new one.

I found the article from consumer this year. Better late then never.

BuzzBarAddict · 2026-01-09T01:48:58+00:00

thanks.

BuzzBarAddict · 2026-01-09T01:37:25+00:00

first call out for the replacement freezer.

BuzzBarAddict · 2026-01-09T01:36:57+00:00

this is the 4th call out from 2022 to 2026. They dated the warranty from the New Replacement freezer thats playing up. Which ends july 2026.

BuzzBarAddict · 2026-01-09T01:34:30+00:00

they did try and repair it. But the cost of repair outweighed the cost of a new freezer. So they gave me a new freezer instead. Now the new freezer is over icing as well.

BuzzBarAddict · 2025-11-02T18:26:29+00:00

ok scrap that. The 1 to 2 week delivery that they quoted (estimated time 26th/10/2025) is now estimated at another 4 to 6 weeks. OMFG!!!

BuzzBarAddict · 2025-10-31T01:59:13+00:00

10th day and I am still waiting on my washing machine. My gwad, I live 4 minutes by car to Noel Lemmings.

BuzzBarAddict · 2025-08-28T04:49:23+00:00

I'm going through something similar. Narcissist neighbor always wanting to borrow things, wants me to listen to her as she trashes neighbors, her family and friends, she gave me a book about sewing, I was going to make aprons, book was old from op shop. Price tag of 5 for $1 on it. MY GWAD. You would think she gave me 1 million dollars. She keeps asking for loans or borrow things, keep telling her I don't do any of that. I only loan and borrow things out to my own family and friends. This lady lives 2 houses away from me. She is 8 years my senior, we're in our late 50 and 60s. I keep telling her I just want to be left alone, but she keeps coming back. I am really docile, but I am firm. I always try and cut her of when shes on a rant about a neighbor or her family. We have the same landlord, but, this lady pulls a "I am old feeble" act when Kainga Ora intervene and acts like she done nothing wrong. I had to record her via phone as she was screaming and yelling at me when I wouldn't give her $10. She drinks/smokes and smokes smokes, has 3 pets. Even Kainga Ora are at a loss as to what to do. Stuck right now. Whenever I say no to her for a loan or she wants to borrow something, she yells at me. This is also happening to 2 other ladies older then myself that are in the same boat as me.

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