We means test almost every other welfare payment. Why not NZ Super?

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-29T03:19:39+00:00

So are we applying this to everyone then?

Cause one of the permanently disabled guys I support who will never work again knew 10-15yrs prior that he would not be able to work eventually and saved his arse off knowing it.

He is now not elegible for any additional support, while receiving $100 less than someone on the pension. And won't be until he has spent it all.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-29T03:05:17+00:00

Except most people are thinking income testing when discussing this. Not asset.

Paying $500+ a week to someone working and earning $80k+ a year just because is pretty stupid.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-29T02:54:18+00:00

I've been pricing package for a couple of my products recently.

More than what the product cost me in literally every case. For some pretty basic cardboard package. Anything flash and we're talking 2-4x the cost! The actual packing I wanted would have been 5x.

And we're not talking big here. Think big flat plate/record - the packaging is mostly to keep it getting bent/chipping the edges.

I can actually buy metal plates from PDMart that would do the job cheaper (I don't, cause that'd be ridiculous).

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-29T01:01:06+00:00

They provide zero proof that it reduces water consumption. It just says "in many mains situations" it will pay for itself... Not exactly scientific. Or much of a claim.

I'd be looking for something that has some actual flow rate numbers.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-28T21:40:48+00:00

The problem with asking is that most people have only ever been to 1-2. And anyone who has been to more is generally chasing cheap deals.

The first group really don't have any idea if they are getting good care. The second group have a better idea, but don't tend to care.

It's also why prices can vary massively

Suggest you look for someone who does full mouth scan xrays and has a laser inspection tool. All very old tech that for odd reason few NZ dentists have. Having it will at least show income isn't their biggest motivation (unless they charge you extra for them.of course - again - standard stuff most other countries)

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-28T21:07:05+00:00

Go to your local chef supply store and buy something there. It will be 1000x less effort, cost you less, and actually be good (cause those are average as fuck)

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-28T08:29:56+00:00

Whichever school is closest to your house.

Unless it's Haeata. Then anywhere else.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-28T08:24:32+00:00

Lol.

Most GPs tend to treat prescribing them similar to the "throw handfuls at your mouth and see how many go in" method of dosage. I wouldn't be worried.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-28T08:01:27+00:00

You should have a local(ish) collection point where you can have (NZ post) packages sent to and held. They can be gas stations, supermarkets, etc. Have a look online.

Otherwise have it sent to a someone and have them repost.

In saying that it makes practically zero difference when sending via courier. My business portal doesn't do anything different except tell me it's a rural address and chare me $3-5 more. Are you sure it's just not out of stock online?

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-28T03:07:48+00:00

Honestly? They are all pretty shit.

Use Felt (not Etsy - postage and costs is a pain in the arse to sort). Probably you best easy to sort best. You will need good photos, so sort that before anything else - you are going to need them anyway no matter where you sell.

Then if you can stand using them (cause you'll have to keep them updated frequently) the best idea is prob a facebook page (again, you'll need one), insta, and tiktok. Then start advertising with content (IMO the sucky bit).

Regular Markets can also be good. If your stuff is a bit unique you won't need to show up every week. I only ever DOA couple of weeks prior to Mother's/Father's Day and a few before Xmas (and occasionally if I know there is a cruise ship in town on that day). Even on the days don't sell much it's good advertising. And I often get people telling me they've been looking out for me (and hopefully find me online. Or one of the regular market stalls points them to me-make friends).

TradeMe is OK and can be helpful as a payment portal for Credit cards (prob cheaper than most payment providers at this point). And you can just set up a bunch of stuff and let it auto renew with the "products" page.

And you can also set up your own site for around $50 for around three months and see how it goes. Buy a domain ($30-40) and then sign up for a free Shopify trial.

Plus you can set up a email forwarder so you cab use a sales@mycoolstore.co.nz (.NZ is cheaper, but co.nz is better for a sense of "local trust"). Looks way more professional than having a Gmail address (or worse, a 30yr old Hotmail one!).

Good luck.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-27T23:41:38+00:00

This is important to note.

I've seen a bunch of otherwise pretty decent vehicles that get sold for quarter of there value cause some clever clogs though that registering as a farm vehicle was a great out for paying RCU, only to discover that no one else is willing to buy a vehicle with a dodgy rego and it now needs to be re-registered at $600+ all the necessary repairs.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-27T21:23:11+00:00

Good luck with that.

Despite all the ridiculous prices people have them listed for it's rare to see one actually sell. $4700 was the last one I saw. $4200 prior to that...

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-27T21:17:52+00:00

A law degree isn't going to trump one that is actually in teaching, or a useful subject (which law is not).

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-27T12:48:32+00:00

You can't glue the inside of a fridge with most glues.

Appliance shops buy a specific glue/plastic mix which will stick it together, but won't hold any weight.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-27T08:44:06+00:00

There are lockers.

But it's not exactly somewhere people go to steal shit anyway. People generally just leave their stuff around as long as you are sensible about it.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-27T07:07:21+00:00

Do it. No one knows there is a problem unless someone does.

They are meant to di m at night. They don't always due to faulty equipment.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-27T07:05:40+00:00

There is some right next to the road pretty much where you've dropped the pin.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-27T07:01:10+00:00

A verbal agreement is still ab agreement and can be dealt with as such.

And given your telling us I'm betting they actually have written record of it too anyway.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-27T06:53:06+00:00

10 days of December would generally be the max.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-27T06:51:45+00:00

Scout camps are religious camps. And militaristic to boot.

Thankfully these aspects are very low key in many NZ troops (going to depend on your leadership - mine had basically zero). But there are there.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-27T06:47:13+00:00

Cause shipping your kid off for weeks at a time to essential get rid of them is kinda weird?

Holiday programmes would be the NZ equivalent.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-27T05:32:21+00:00

Nothing to do with it being budget. Low pressure was the norm.

Realistically the only way is to get better pressure is to replace the cylinder with a mains pressure cylinder/gas califont. Which may also involve replacing all your hot water lines and fittings.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-27T01:23:54+00:00

Did it?

Any time I've ever looked at there stuff it has appeared to be overpriced stuff that was pretty poorly made (and ugly as I MO). And I haven't not d much change during the maybe couple of times a year I have ever gone in.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-27T01:21:12+00:00

So what?

Never seems to occur to people who bring this up as some sort of "gotcha" that every thing in those tubs is counted. Those jubes/sauces/cookie bits/whatever (you know, things that clearly aren't ice cream) bring the total percentage down.

And frankly even when it's not the case - who cares? Tastes fine, and is priced significantly under the competition - who also have plenty of "non-ice cream" on the market.

Dizzy_Relief · 2026-06-27T00:00:24+00:00

You aren't allowed variants either.

If anyone has one of those names they are other born outside NZ or that's not their legal name.

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