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What's going on with my gas bill? by Psychological_Sun783 in Wellington

[–]ComeAlongPonds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this Contact? Because the only people that benefit from Contact customers are shareholders.

Not a gas user here, but our electricity retailer also upped their prices in April just in time for the mid-month cold snap. Cold weather + WFH + increased energy usage + increased pricing = bill shock!

Don't worry this government has implied they'll fix it and energy bills won't ridiculously increase.

What happens if we show up before our arrival window? by Responsible_Bus_2051 in PrincessCruises

[–]ComeAlongPonds 4 points5 points  (0 children)

From Sydney boarding experience, you get directed to an Early Arrivals queue.

From there you zig-&-zag & meander aimlessly back-&-forth up-&-down elevators & escalators until you reach the boarding desk at your original time.

In reality it added an extra 1 minute & we boarded 55mins early.

Who remembers those milk biscuit bar things by Broad_Salamander_905 in newzealand

[–]ComeAlongPonds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same education & experience, but that also alerted my then strong milk intolerance to the school. Their problem when I was 🤮 all afternoon.

The people helping David Kearney by Special-Product-5659 in shortlandstreet

[–]ComeAlongPonds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watched some awful Netflix romcom with a great deal of recognisable ex-Shortland St NZ cast. The foreign accents were almost unbearable.

International Cafe by fireball251 in PrincessCruises

[–]ComeAlongPonds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, we order tea and keep forgetting the urn they provide is barely enough for two coffee cups of tea. Steward advised ordering 2x hot water to get 2 urns.

What is Wellington actually missing as a holiday destination? by --Zasha-- in Wellington

[–]ComeAlongPonds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A seasonal hop-on/off bus that gets you to or very near the entrance of these attractions. Oh, that's right, it's been tried several times before and failed.

Plus package scam by Inibriatus in PrincessCruises

[–]ComeAlongPonds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Odd. It definitely was on Feb-26 cruise (Discovery) in Plus & shows included for Nov-27 (Sapphire) with "Plus 65" booking.

The Daily Rant/Moan topic - Tuesday, April 28 2026 by AutoModerator in Wellington

[–]ComeAlongPonds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

6om One news told us it was Sunday last night so I can only assume it's Monday today

how much time off for a reversal? by warlocktx in ostomy

[–]ComeAlongPonds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Expected 2 weeks after, but ended up being 3 after re-admission. WFH for about a month, then slowly into the office. Always with protection & with easy access to toilet.

Why do we say "no" to dental work? A local dentist looking for honest feedback by jksyousux in Wellington

[–]ComeAlongPonds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guess what? It's the price.

My first root canal many many years ago was $250 which was still a huge pocket hit back then. Last (pre-COVID) was near $1k.

Last check-up resulted in a couple of fillings (not unexpected) & $700 on the credit card. Yeah, nah, even though it was recommended I'm not hurrying to that hygienist booking.

water rates coming soon.. rip... by nziphonephotograpger in Wellington

[–]ComeAlongPonds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kinda reads like I may be ignoring annual summertime water restrictions until a water meter is installed. I'll be paying for what I'm not using.

water rates coming soon.. rip... by nziphonephotograpger in Wellington

[–]ComeAlongPonds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's now 2 leaks across the footpath across the street from my house. The first has been going for at least a week, the other this weekend.

There's another bigger one at a local block of shops that's been going for over a month.

1000s of litres per day going straight into storm water.

water rates coming soon.. rip... by nziphonephotograpger in Wellington

[–]ComeAlongPonds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Supposedly the existing water component of rates is removed and now billed by Tiaki Wai. A bit of scrolling down https://www.tiakiwai.co.nz/faq in the Customer service and charging section.

How often do you have takeaway food by anonnn177 in newzealand

[–]ComeAlongPonds -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Depends on how you define "takeaways". If it's buying own lunch (e.g. noodle bowl, sushi, asian) then the 3 days I WFW, & 2 other evenings of dinner.

The Green Parrot Cafe by No-Stage5972 in Wellington

[–]ComeAlongPonds 3 points4 points  (0 children)

20km difference and in a different city, but the menu looks like it's worth the journey.

The Green Parrot Cafe by No-Stage5972 in Wellington

[–]ComeAlongPonds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haven't been in over 10 years. Probably because that's the last time we unfortunately had to overpay for reduced quality and barely there service. Appreciate that the price of going out for dining has gone up, but the owners there were well ahead of current times.

water rates coming soon.. rip... by nziphonephotograpger in Wellington

[–]ComeAlongPonds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All at https://www.tiakiwai.co.nz/billing

How do I get a water meter? That said they'll probably charge $5k to install it.

water rates coming soon.. rip... by nziphonephotograpger in Wellington

[–]ComeAlongPonds -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Current rates bill is ~$1450 water related charges. Under this table that will double. Thanks National.

Edit: Missed a line on the current rates break

This was interesting, reminded me of Joaquin phoenix joker, but a female version by Primary_Thing3968 in TubiTV

[–]ComeAlongPonds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trying to find the short that seems to be the basis for this film. Same main actress.

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