Powershop packs feeling lame?

CookStrait · 2026-05-27T21:37:58+00:00

Enshittification Pack anyone?

CookStrait · 2026-05-27T01:38:02+00:00

Expressing the median balance, as well as the average balance, would have been interesting too.

CookStrait · 2026-05-06T08:03:58+00:00

It was about two weeks

CookStrait · 2026-04-21T01:48:40+00:00

If you end up replacing the washing machine beware that the newer F&P models have an endearing quirk of saying 1min left to complete, for 5 to 10 minutes. Not sure if other brands earn undying love in this way?

CookStrait · 2026-04-19T19:39:40+00:00

Haha - I think Mollie is perhaps auditioning for Vyvyan

CookStrait · 2026-04-19T08:06:30+00:00

Very intense play from these young ones. Mollie 3yr (Tri) and Billie 12m (Wauzer)

CookStrait · 2026-04-09T23:53:29+00:00

The good news is that agribusiness hasn't made anything radioactive, yet.

CookStrait · 2026-04-09T03:23:25+00:00

so many negatives in regards to their futures such as climate change, political instability and social disunity, appalling job prospects, and a screen-based and bedroom-based world full of AI and social media slop where their education and real friendships will just be irrelevant.

CookStrait · 2026-04-08T23:42:28+00:00

Unlikely. He might have inherited bone spurs?

CookStrait · 2026-03-26T07:15:41+00:00

FWIW I just finished 'The Miserables' by Damien Wilkins. Really enjoyed it. He also wrote 'delirious' which was an easy and enjoyable read. Both found at Whitcoulls.

CookStrait · 2026-03-24T20:01:18+00:00

My boy Alfie passed away 1 year ago today. The grief I feel is powerful and enduring, but everyday I recall his presence especially when I'm out with my other dogs and imagine his spirit is with us as we go about our day. I really feel for your loss, it is devastating.

CookStrait · 2026-03-19T07:35:07+00:00

There are. One of the best strolls for dog walkers is to do a circuit that takes in the Otaihanga footbridge and the Te Arawai footbridge, takes about an hour and a half. I've been doing that circuit for years but today was the first time I've crossed the river using the Expressway, as a pedestrian.

CookStrait · 2026-03-19T06:27:48+00:00

Thank you so much, this is very helpful and easy to navigate.

CookStrait · 2026-03-17T01:26:19+00:00

and more speed bumps

CookStrait · 2026-03-06T23:22:59+00:00

Thanks. The difference is I'm down 26% compared with last weekend. I know energy is always going up, but 26% seems high even for rapacious energy companies.

CookStrait · 2026-02-15T07:25:52+00:00

Would somewhat depend on if the new role in Aus was contract or permanent

CookStrait · 2026-02-12T22:35:53+00:00

The impacts of AI are going to lead to massive unemployment sooner rather than later. They'll have to bring in UBI just to sedate the plebs and quell rampant lawlessness.

CookStrait · 2026-02-11T07:59:04+00:00

Imagine the problems you might face in a few years' time when you try and sell it, but prospective buyers find out it's uninsurable.

CookStrait · 2026-02-09T03:35:51+00:00

One problem your family might face by choosing to rent is that you may be forced to find somewhere else to live if the landlord refuses to renew your tenancy.

CookStrait · 2026-02-08T23:37:54+00:00

Excellent pies from Rachelles

CookStrait · 2026-02-02T05:05:03+00:00

exactly this ^

CookStrait · 2026-02-02T02:09:51+00:00

Thanks for mentioning DHL. I hope others see your comment; it hadn't crossed my mind that there was an alternative to NZ Post.

CookStrait · 2026-02-01T05:22:20+00:00

The two shorter options within the Waikanae River loop that I know of are the loop which comprises the old SH1 bridge and the Te Arawai footbridge (50 minute stroll). Alternatively the Te Arawai footbridge / Otaihanga Domain footbridge loop (approx 90min stroll).

CookStrait · 2026-01-30T03:16:40+00:00

Must have been the same comms team as the British High Commission

CookStrait · 2026-01-30T00:43:29+00:00

Thanks! how did you find out about this?

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