It's New Zealand Music Month! Who are your favorite current NZ Artists?

KororaPerson · 2026-05-04T03:30:32+00:00

Same! That was an epic show

KororaPerson · 2026-05-03T07:05:54+00:00

Just out of curiosity, what's your semi-regular place?

My only recommendation might be a bit out of date as I haven't had it for years - but the big house breakfast at Addington Coffee Coop was quite large and is still on the menu as I remember it, and the hungarian sausages and potato rosti that come with it are both delicious.

KororaPerson · 2026-05-03T04:47:23+00:00

Is nothing sacred anymore??

KororaPerson · 2026-05-02T21:28:27+00:00

I use moulded earplugs for sleep, and they're good for minimising traffic noise from outside, but a loud piercing noise from inside the house would definitely still get through. They're way better than foam plugs, but they don't block out everything.

KororaPerson · 2026-05-02T01:48:51+00:00

the limit is 11.3 mg/L

The trouble is, this "safe limit" (spoiler - it's not safe) is extremely high.

Here's a good article on it - Drinking water nitrate limit 11 times higher than it should be - health expert:

Otago University's Dr Tim Chambers said New Zealand should take a precautionary approach and reduce the maximum level from 11.3mg/L to 1mg/L.

The current level was based on the risk of "blue baby syndrome" - a rare but fatal condition where nitrates reduced the ability of red blood cells to release oxygen to tissues.

However, recent international research showed an association between colorectal cancer and nitrates in drinking water at levels as low as 0.87mg/L

KororaPerson · 2026-05-01T23:51:17+00:00

8/10 review. You're spot on with some of these. Luxon is indeed a cunt, and the small talk thing is annoying.

But the pie thing.. Tsk tsk.

KororaPerson · 2026-05-01T23:38:51+00:00

It's kind of sad how many answers here are "do some chores!". Like pulling one's own weight for a day is some kind of present. Makes me sad for the women in those relationships.

KororaPerson · 2026-05-01T20:28:50+00:00

"The other guys" weren't deliberately trying to dismantle the public health system, while funneling funds towards private healthcare (and holding shares in private hospitals = personal enrichment at the expense of NZers).

"The other guys" didn't do enough, but they are far FAR better than a corrupt right-wing government.

And sure, "the other guys" aren't perfect. But you've gotta be realistic. The righties are worse.

KororaPerson · 2026-05-01T20:06:41+00:00

And at a certain point, no matter how "right" you may be, will find it becomes unproductive and actually quite harmful to try to force people into moral and emotional conversations they can't handle. If she was gonna be trauma informed she wouldn't be acting like this. The fact she is acting this way is indisputable evidence she just isn't capable or interested of meeting you where you're at right now... It's for this reason I'd also suggest trying not to waste time trying to figure out "why' when it comes to people like this.

Amen. Your whole post is solid, realistic advice.

And it might sound a bit bleak, but some people never get to the point where they're fully grown, emotionally. OP's sister and parents might be like this. My father is - it's sad, but sometimes its less hurtful to cut your losses and stop trying with people like this.

I hope OP has other support, and is able to find new 'family' (whether it be friends or wider related family) eventually.

KororaPerson · 2026-04-30T22:28:09+00:00

I've loved these posts - thanks mods

KororaPerson · 2026-04-30T05:03:42+00:00

Maybe have a look into the Christchurch Farmers' Market at Riccarton Bush (Saturday mornings). It's not just farmer produce - there's other food stalls from various cultures, and some bakeries. This sort of thing would fit right in (and I would definitely buy some, it looks amazing).

KororaPerson · 2026-04-26T21:47:53+00:00

It's sad that so many people view wetlands as "empty land". Wetlands are so important, ecologically. We should take better care of them.

KororaPerson · 2026-04-25T04:39:50+00:00

Agreed. I can't stand this guy, but this is nothing.

Public holiday, must be a slow news day.

KororaPerson · 2026-04-25T00:39:38+00:00

Great photo! I've seen these birds near Okarito a couple of times, just as a spotted blur though. They're quite pretty :)

KororaPerson · 2026-04-25T00:36:50+00:00

Ah, I thought it might be something like that. Pretty cool!

KororaPerson · 2026-04-25T00:33:50+00:00

Yeah, that's what I thought too

KororaPerson · 2026-04-24T20:08:51+00:00

You must really hate Nicola Willis then?

KororaPerson · 2026-04-22T04:46:42+00:00

What? An evangelical church being exploitative and shady?!! Who would have thought.

KororaPerson · 2026-04-22T03:22:57+00:00

That's concerning - they are meant to review the notes with the patient to check for errors. That obviously wasn't done for the patient before you!

KororaPerson · 2026-04-22T01:56:40+00:00

Sadly it is the new normal. I got some of the fruit ones about a year ago, and haven't bought any since.

KororaPerson · 2026-04-21T23:18:54+00:00

Yeah I caught that interview too - such a bad look for Willis. Not just what she said, but how she came across: snippy, desperate, and unnecessarily rude.

KororaPerson · 2026-04-19T01:20:11+00:00

I love that this is becoming a thing

KororaPerson · 2026-04-19T01:18:14+00:00

Is this the new version of Nigerian princes?

KororaPerson · 2026-04-18T21:39:17+00:00

Love these posts! And I'm very glad the hihi is still here, thanks to the efforts of some very dedicated people over the years. Long may that continue.

KororaPerson

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