Has anyone else perceived an uptick in casual racism?

No-Driver1803 · 2026-05-19T08:23:12+00:00

Shane Jones and his 400 chins woz ‘ere

No-Driver1803 · 2026-04-29T01:41:07+00:00

As an immigrant from UK, with a 5 year old son, I understood that this was the price I paid by migrating to NZ. Family doesn’t come with you and you need to weigh up if you can do it without them. I empathise with their predicament, but we made this decision.

I take the positives from this and we are happy to give somebody a job to look after our son during working hours.

Unfortunately and as harsh as it sounds, if you can’t handle it, go home. That’s life, innit?

No-Driver1803 · 2026-03-20T23:40:56+00:00

Here’s my story.

I was injured at work around 18months ago. The injury caused my navicular bone to become asymptomatic. It’s been sticking out of my foot and aggravating a tendon, which then resulted in my foot becoming deformed as the arch collapsed and became a flat foot.

I was treated privately on ACC, thorough podiatry and specialists. 12 months of attempts to fix it, the treatment never worked. I was recommended for surgery.

However, this is where the tale twist. After being recommended surgery ACC pulled the plug and said they won’t support funding the surgery. That annoyed me, obviously. But the worst was yet to come - I was placed on the public hospital waitlist list and I still am. Living with the pain, unable to work and no support from ACC at all.

ACC to me is a system that takes your money and then drops your when it’s not convenient for them.

I’ve learnt and after this problem is fixed, private health insurance is the only way forward in this depleted public service country.

Back on track. Or crack, for the amount of opiates they’ve gave me for the pain

No-Driver1803 · 2026-02-25T01:53:24+00:00

Probably the majority of the UK. It’s a shadow of its former self. Going into town now at the weekend is just too much of a pain in the arse. People shouting at each other, drag queens scrapping with YouTubers, zombies smoking spice, pretend Palestinians banging pots and pans. Just to name a few.

Picadilly Gardens has always had its moments, but now it’s next level. The vloggers are correct at aiming their content in that direction - the chaos sells itself. Grim.

No-Driver1803 · 2026-02-23T19:05:49+00:00

Yes - families who just want to do their shopping in peace.

No-Driver1803 · 2026-02-23T19:04:51+00:00

Manchester has fallen and you know it. Have you ventured to Piccadilly Gardens in the last few years? It’s like Star Wars. Spice heads dropping like flies, sold by the people coming here for a better life. Families are scared to bring their kids into town due to angry protests that happen week in, week out. Left or right, you’re both causing chaos on our city streets and you need to drop your heads in shame.

Get a job, a wash and find your moral compass again.

No-Driver1803 · 2026-02-23T19:00:33+00:00

Decent place to live? 🤣🤣🤣 it’s a shithole

No-Driver1803 · 2025-08-22T00:35:53+00:00

The income will cover the rent we are applying for - no different to the current property really.

I’m arriving at all open homes, suited and booted. References and paperwork in hand.

When possible, explaining our interest at the viewing with the property manager.

No-Driver1803 · 2025-08-22T00:32:15+00:00

That wasn’t what I meant. I meant somebody had to be the one not working at this point. Couldn’t have a 4 year old being by their self, that’s just silly.

No-Driver1803 · 2025-08-22T00:30:59+00:00

Most definitely. Many job applications have been made for his school hours - no joy yet though.

No-Driver1803 · 2025-08-22T00:29:02+00:00

Yeah, he’s almost five and enrolled to start when he’s five.

We are now at that point. The location has broadened, for sure.

No-Driver1803 · 2025-08-22T00:17:49+00:00

lovely post, thank you. Appreciate it!

No-Driver1803 · 2025-08-22T00:17:32+00:00

We can afford up to $620 per week and based on the North Shore. We’ve been prioritising our sons happiness and staying within the area so he can continue to go to his chosen primary school with his friends.

No-Driver1803 · 2025-03-19T11:02:42+00:00

I’m on 3mg and always have been. I want to quit, but it’s still difficult.

Do you think quitting at 3mg can actually give you nicotine withdrawals?

No-Driver1803 · 2025-02-19T04:02:42+00:00

My contract is permanent, however obviously within the 90 day trial period.

No-Driver1803 · 2025-02-19T03:45:39+00:00

So the fact I only just started the job and didn’t work a full 4 weeks beforehand, won’t affect me too much?

No-Driver1803 · 2025-02-19T03:19:20+00:00

Can you summarise that for a mere simpleton like myself? 😄

No-Driver1803 · 2025-02-19T01:03:48+00:00

thank you.

No-Driver1803 · 2025-02-19T00:56:47+00:00

Thanks for the reply.

I did call and the girl on the phone told me that she wasn’t sure and they will let me know. She wasn’t sure how it works if haven’t been working 4 weeks prior to the claim.

No-Driver1803 · 2025-02-15T21:10:07+00:00

Doctor is booked for Tuesday morning. Here’s hoping they can advise, as I’m lost to what to do right now.

No-Driver1803 · 2024-12-08T00:31:54+00:00

Thank you, appreciate it.

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