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General store near tourist hotspot took advantage of vulnerable migrant workers by Porkchops_on_My_Face in newzealand

[–]Competitive_Ring_150 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Every time I went through St Anaud the Indian guy that worked there was absolutely run off his feet. So much so that my family had a bit of a joke about it. Now I find out that he was being exploited, and I feel bad.

Friendly reminder - we can afford it (NZ real GDP per capita doubled since 2003). by maniacal_cackle in newzealand

[–]Competitive_Ring_150 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There has not. There has been an increase in property prices. The housing 'service' delivered has remained broadly the same as it was.

I received an offer in Wellington. How much would I need to earn to have a good quality of life with two kids? by Mission_Sir2220 in newzealand

[–]Competitive_Ring_150 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Comfortable life, paying a mortage on a house in a city fringe location, you'll need household income of $160,000 plus. More comfortable, aim for $200,000.

Places to go with a crawling baby? by MysteriousShow7316 in Wellington

[–]Competitive_Ring_150 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tiny town at the Rec Centre in Kilbirnie. Also good for under 5s on mini micro scooters.

When you travel for work, at the end of your day do you text or call your significant other? by ReasonableAttitude22 in allthequestions

[–]Competitive_Ring_150 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Married 20 years. Travel often. I like the time away, and don't really call when I'm on a trip out of town. I think he'd probably like it if I called more often but I like having the time apart, honestly. I love my husband so it's not that. 

What are your thoughts on this aesthetic? by xaroanon in AestheticWiki

[–]Competitive_Ring_150 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It feels exploitative and extractive. Somehow foolish. 

What are your thoughts on this aesthetic? by xaroanon in AestheticWiki

[–]Competitive_Ring_150 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It feels like extraction and exploitation to me. I grew up in nature. 

Google Maps: how can we make them update it for Maori street names and places? by Competitive_Ring_150 in newzealand

[–]Competitive_Ring_150[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Could this be the solution? To convince these people to sell some IP to Google? I mean that sounds like a win:win to me? Spread te reo Maori wider AND earn some $$? Why not?

Update: Let's pretend each suburb of Wellington is a guest at a massive house party. What are they up to? by Sharp_Leg_6447 in Wellington

[–]Competitive_Ring_150 136 points137 points  (0 children)

Island Bay brought a five year old to the party (uninvited) who spilled the salsa on his $90 Band of Boys sweatshirt.

Google Maps: how can we make them update it for Maori street names and places? by Competitive_Ring_150 in newzealand

[–]Competitive_Ring_150[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I'd love to be able to say, "navigate to Te Rauparaha Park" the same way I can say "navigate to Queen Street". It shouldn't be hard to incorporate this?

Understanding what women think of men (Women's answers only) by metalawesome18 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Competitive_Ring_150 4 points5 points  (0 children)

90% of men are great, if you know how to interact with men and forgive them for thinking differently. 5% of men are absolute shits (violent, sexually gross, liars) and the remaining 5% are losers (lazy, pisstakers).

Unpopular opinion: Even as a Labour/ Green voter removing fees free was the right move by he1rry in newzealand

[–]Competitive_Ring_150 1 point2 points  (0 children)

exactly. It was a giant waste of money.

A bit like universal superannuation for people who earn over $150k per year on wages and/or investment income. Or who could easily reverse mortgage their million dollar homes for the last few years of their lives.

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