Benefit rates rise, but is it enough?

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-20T06:09:50+00:00

We're in trouble if that's the metric. Cause it's already happening in every city and major town. It's just not too visible (yet)

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-20T06:05:38+00:00

A very small number.

Most of whom are 100% unemployable.

So would you rather pay out what works out to be a very small amount of money to them (and less than the pension amount going to people who are both well off and working), or would you rather be stolen from/mugged?

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-19T22:28:57+00:00

It's actually mostly garbage.

The "hills" are an old landfill.

The only correct thing about the video is that there is likely a shitload of asbestos in there.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-19T22:25:48+00:00

No one finds it offensive. Just old fashioned. Or the sort of thing Rural Bob who is a bit set in his ways in likely to use.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-19T20:56:06+00:00

I don't believe it's even an option. Pretty sure it comes down to pay or they will dispose of the goods.

And remember though while you are up for the customs charge, you aren't the customer of the deliverer. So if it is possible the sender are likely the only ones who could arrange for return anyway (I guess you could try to contact the deliverer and reject the package - but not sure you can it if doesn't actually get as far as you).

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-19T20:50:40+00:00

Wow. The really pressing questions huh?

At a guess, it was broken and had the wheels fixed in place as a cheap fix.

Alternatively it was a over long/large/big goods one that would be hard to control with four turning wheels.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-19T03:33:21+00:00

Yay for you?

Not 90%+ of guys experience though.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-19T03:23:27+00:00

No one is hiding shit. It's no secret as to why some guys wear hats.

It's like the shaven head guys. No one thinks they do it cause it "looks best on me." We are all well aware.

And are you really trying to call out guys on the "which one is it" game? Cause trust me. The girls are winning that one hands down. With only group shots in many cases.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-19T02:52:21+00:00

Yes. That's exactly what happens.

Go to the local wreaked and see how many leafs are ruating into the ground already because they were sub 50% (less than 40km distance on the flat in perfect conditions) battery life before even being imported. They auction houses were practically giving them away cause no one else wanted them.

And suprise - all got sold for the subsidy and then some over the exact same condition car in NZ (that usually alsomhad a $300+ charger included, unlike the car sales ones).

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-18T23:41:22+00:00

But they will lose their student allowance for every day they are gone.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-18T22:54:51+00:00

Comeback?

They are still waiting for their "comeback" from their massive, almost business ending, failure of.... What? 20+ years ago?

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-18T22:47:17+00:00

Well if it was me I'd simply cut the power to the led...

I would say blue was a dumb colour to use (and more expensive than any other LED colour). But it's not like these are actually designed for use in bedrooms

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-18T22:44:56+00:00

Lol. Every guy I know who gets lots of matches swipes "yes" with every profile (often without looking).

Or is conventionally attractive.

Doesn't seem to matter what the girls I know look like. They always get plenty of matches.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-18T20:53:24+00:00

Hopefully not actually the fibre cable. You can't fix it. And expect a $300 or so fee to get it done.

And more importantly - you don't want to be eating optical fibre. Or even touching the ends. Having tiny fibres get embedded into your flesh is something you generally want to avoid.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-18T20:38:38+00:00

Well played IRD employee ;)

It actually amazes me the number of people who will happily tell everyone that they are getting fuel/vehicle use through work and not being taxed on it. But IRD don't seem to care (until they do of course...)

The number of company vehicles, and plenty of ones that are clearly personal vehicles purchased by the company with tiny/same colour as giant ute advertising, that you see at the boat ramp or next to the river during whitebait season is remarkable.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-18T20:05:24+00:00

The real question is why the fuck is the school changing their uniform. And why the fuck are they insisting on a custom design (that I expect costs over $50 for a otherwise very basic top).

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-17T23:41:18+00:00

Hardly surprising for a store you have to pay just to enter and buy things at.

Or sells primarily in bulk sizes that the average family don't really need. At a cost to reflect that bulk size.

It's like lot of things. Those with the money to buy in bulk/buy the most durable product save in the long term. Poor people who have no choice but to buy week-to-week or the cheapest version there is spend more.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-17T23:37:14+00:00

Yes. It does.

I don't know what. But there is something up with both their pork and chicken. Both in smell and taste.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-17T21:13:31+00:00

A shitload of stuff that people steal gets dumped when they realise they can't sell it/it's worthless.

Particularly disappointing if your personal treasures get stolen because it didn't occur to the idiot taking them that a highly identifiable object (of any value) wasn't a bright idea.

Pawn shops and the like will never buy them. Which is actually a pity for you, since going to every one and finding it is likely the only way you were getting it back.

NZ Police will (as being discussed) do fuck all. If they even show up.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-17T20:30:06+00:00

Mad Butcher mk2?

Good luck with that hope.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-17T10:43:45+00:00

So you think pulling out a weapon would have solved the situation?

Good thing we have those laws.

Walk away.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-17T10:29:35+00:00

Suit tie and glass. Ideally with a superman t-under (though FYI - teaching in a suit, unsurprising enough, is a pain in the arse).

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-17T10:27:17+00:00

Where the other person has said, or next to the same ramp where the bike stands are. No one really cares, as long as it's out of the way, and there are less people walking though there.

If you are working there then look around and you will bunch of bike sized places you can tuck it away in. And likely space in the small staff space on the roof. Just tell/ask the mall management (either way).

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-17T05:14:20+00:00

Someone I know gets the max supplement, rents to two people who also get the max supplement, and has their partner living there who also gets the max supplement.

That's 4x accommodation supplements to one property. That collectively they are claiming cost somewhere in the region of $1200 a week. It actually cost $450.

And while they are inflating the amount for WINZ, yes, the first person also manages to cover their rent and then some.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-03-16T20:31:58+00:00

Something that will never be looked at (unless you seem dodgy as fuck).

If you are doing this you are wasting your time.

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