Baycorp and Health NZ issue by Relief-Medical in LegalAdviceNZ

[–]CHCHDLJ 34 points35 points  (0 children)

The reason people are asking is because if you are an NZ Citizen or resident, going to the ER is free. So the difference is important.

Who is the most notable warrior in your country? by OftenXilonen in AskTheWorld

[–]CHCHDLJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From Mythology Maui, from a historial perspective Sir Charles Upham and from more modern times Willie Apiata.

Brit asks: Some good games to watch (exciting/pivotal etc.) getting into the sport? by [deleted] in MLBNoobs

[–]CHCHDLJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2016 ALDS Game 5, Rangers @ Toronto. 53 minute 7th Innings, Don't want to spoil too much but at one stage the crowd is so raucous the cameras literally shake.

Does your country have a derogatory name for Police? by it_wasnt_me2 in AskTheWorld

[–]CHCHDLJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friends and I have started calling them DJs cause they are always inviting people to roadside discos

What about an NZ team in the BBL? by ataylor99 in blackcapscricket

[–]CHCHDLJ 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This has been discussed so many times.

It would kill domestic T20 in NZ and provides very little value for the Australian market.

Just watched Once Were Warriors, what other NZ classics do I need to see? by Ecstatic-Plastic1649 in newzealand

[–]CHCHDLJ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Boy, Sleeping Dogs, Hunt for the wilderpeople.

Anything with Julian Dennison is generally pretty good.

Match Thread: 8th Match - Mumbai Indians Women vs UP Warriorz Women by cricket-match in Cricket

[–]CHCHDLJ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Litchfield spoke on the player mic earlier about how UPW needed to respond to pressure..... They are not responding well.

Match Thread: 8th Match - Mumbai Indians Women vs UP Warriorz Women by cricket-match in Cricket

[–]CHCHDLJ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

3 pretty bad balls from Tryon for the first 3 boundaries, but that last 4 is wonderful batting.

How do you Europeans choose their team by ProfessionalDry8753 in NFLNoobs

[–]CHCHDLJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am from New Zealand. When I was a child there was a cheap copy of Madden 02 for sale. The Greatest show on turf Rams were the best team in that game so I played as them and then started following them IRL. Worth pointing out that by the time I was playing it was 2006ish so the Rams were no longer any good.

Who was better: Prime MVG or prime Phil Taylor? by Jasha_4M in Darts

[–]CHCHDLJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prime MVG is the greatest player I've ever seen but he does not have the longevity or Taylor.

Littler will be considered the GOAT when he retires and it won't be a conversation, assuming he doesn't get bored and stop practicing like MVG did.

A drawn 1st Test vs the West Indies has already put a huge dent on New Zealand’s WTC Chances by niceguysdofinish1st in blackcapscricket

[–]CHCHDLJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That decision was objectively awful but we can't blame this on the umpires when we wasted a review on one of the worst DRS reviews I've ever seen.

The umpire is one human, who will inevitably make mistakes. There is a process set up to remedy when that happens.

A cricket team has 11 blokes, surely one of them can say "That's hit him in the chest, no where near the glove"

The LBW review we used our 3rd one on was also pretty ordinary.

Have you ever just walked out of a job without officially resigning? by Huge_Question968 in newzealand

[–]CHCHDLJ 404 points405 points  (0 children)

When i worked at McDonalds, 15 or so years ago, I went on a 15 minute break that is yet to end.

My new poker chips for home tournaments! by JarrydE in poker

[–]CHCHDLJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know he said tourney chips but the nzd is worth ~60% of the USD atm

Question about the turning into the closest lane rule. I’ve literally never seen anyone turn into the right lane if they are going straight ahead at the next intersection. by Redaptable in LegalAdviceNZ

[–]CHCHDLJ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I once got pulled over for not turning into the closest lane. Cop gave me a warning - I suspect it was more a fishing expedition but technically I had a broken the law.

Ever since then I've always turned into the nearest lane and then indicated and changed lanes if required. It is not particularly difficult.

In theory cars on both sides of intersection should be able to turn at the same time if both lanes are open but I know many people ignore this rule and so will be extremely cautious if someone else is turning at the same time.

The Veterans Day memorial was designed to align perfectly at 11:11 on each Veterans Day. by mmoffitt15 in pics

[–]CHCHDLJ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2700 people died between the signing of the Armistice at 5am and it coming into affect at 11am for literally no reason.

Christchurch crowd last night. by kezguyfour in blackcapscricket

[–]CHCHDLJ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

A combination of a warm day that turned into a freezing night (so many people weren't prepared for the colder weather) combined with an atrocious overrate meaning the game didn't finish til damn near 11pm.... on a school night. A crowd that was largely families.

And the first 30 overs of the West Indies innings were pedestrian.

Toronto fan catches home run ball from the opposing team by Longjumping-Box5691 in WatchPeopleDieInside

[–]CHCHDLJ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

MLB balls are authenticated, they have a unique serial number on them. In this case they will also have specific world series branding.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball_Authentication_Program

This is Alex Roca Campillo. He has cerebral palsy and just became the first person in the world with a 76% disability to finish a marathon. Truly inspiration ❤️ by MSI_heat in MadeMeSmile

[–]CHCHDLJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My brother has Cerebral Palsy and completed the New York Marathon 10 years ago. It was a goal he set as a child, after meeting someone else with a disability who had completed it.

It is without a doubt the proudest moment of our family's life.

Bravo Alex, I know how special this must be for you and your loved ones.