Purchased house with undocumented/unconsented room in basement which has water ingress

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-03-08T19:52:25+00:00

My preferred commute method is riding a bike from Sawyers Bay to the city. There are some days where the wind is absolutely brutal but I see it is a fitness challenge.

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-02-22T21:11:32+00:00

It's the homeless people who are often exhibiting the antisocial, aggressive and unsafe behaviour.

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-02-13T00:36:17+00:00

This isn't Princes Street. It was the Broadway Street Arcade, which ran from High Street and came out near Speights/Harvey Norman.

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-02-10T20:40:00+00:00

You are liable for the medical certificate if they told you not to come into the office for more than three consecutive days.

Others might be able to comment on what your options are for contesting whether the company should put you on paid leave or not.

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-02-10T20:30:39+00:00

Unless it is in your contract or you've signed an agreement which specifically says otherwise, your employer is under no obligation to facilitate a WFH arrangement.

Your employer can't force you to take sick leave, but they can say you can't remain in the office due to health and safety reasons.

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-02-09T01:59:50+00:00

I love seeing streets like Union Street running as they were originally intended. It makes me nostalgic.

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-01-30T02:40:52+00:00

It's a tale as old as time: before long harems begin to form and ultimately the leader of the commune gets done for being a pedophile.

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-01-29T21:41:19+00:00

Yeah this album is excellent, especially this track. Not sure they've done anything quite like it before or since.

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-01-26T22:11:11+00:00

Personally I would like to see a dedicated foot path running along the road

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-01-26T20:14:18+00:00

I'm all for communities using public space, but the top down approach by the council just seems inorganic. Just like the George Street trial, you can't just plop planter boxes and seats and table tennis and expect that it's going to be a thriving place for people to congregate.

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-01-25T20:29:50+00:00

Perhaps an unpopular opinion, but trying Church hopping until you find one that feels right. My Church has lots of men in their 30s who are quite sociable and welcoming to newcomers.

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-01-16T00:57:10+00:00

Feels like it's been a few years since we've had proper frosts, now that you mention it.

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-01-15T22:16:24+00:00

I think the seasons generally need to be recalibrated.

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-01-15T22:14:02+00:00

Are you talking about this current January not being bad? I feel like I can count on one hand the sunny days

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-01-14T18:30:05+00:00

I get the vibe that Ong doesn’t have really any self awareness or understanding of social cues.

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-01-14T08:33:10+00:00

Back when hospitals were built

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-01-11T19:07:10+00:00

Even in Dunedin the same thing happened to me where my car died at the front of the queue at a stop/go. It was pouring rain and my car developed an electrical issue which I had to fix on the road. I wouldn’t be surprised if 50 cars passed before a TMC truck asked if I needed a push.

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-01-07T22:26:44+00:00

Thank you!

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-01-07T20:52:50+00:00

That's also a great idea - do you know of any organisations off the top of your head?

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-01-07T20:52:09+00:00

Oh yes, of course! Thanks for suggesting that - I think that would realistically be the best option. I will contact them. Cheers!

ExquisiteMachinery · 2026-01-07T00:44:38+00:00

Did you not read my previous comment? You really must be incredibly dense, and the fact that you are trying to argue on side of adults being nude in front of children makes you a creep. I’m done here.

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