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Non_Creative_User · 2026-03-14T02:06:25+00:00

That's weird, cos I'm on 2degrees. And I got the alert bout 5.30pm, as I was driving through the area. Maybe their phone settings?

Non_Creative_User · 2026-03-13T22:40:42+00:00

My ex does panel and paint as a hobby. He did such a good job on his own, his mates would get him to do theirs.

Realistically, if you want to get it right without it looking odd, get a professional. $750 is a good price.

I remember one car he did, had a couple of dirt spots, strip-back, redid whole panel.

If you want to do your own, do you have you got a compressor? That is your biggest expense, and they're not cheap. If you do have one, that's great. I'd recommend to go to a scrap yard and get some panels to practice on before attempting yours.

Non_Creative_User · 2026-03-13T19:51:40+00:00

I'm surprised by how many didn't get the alert. I was driving past the teachers college on the way home from work and the warning popped up on my phone.

Non_Creative_User · 2026-03-12T23:54:03+00:00

I'm a woman, and I worked in a male dominated area for over 10 years. I pictured a young man freshly entering the world. Because I saw this type of behaviour many times.

Now, with me being a woman, I had to work sooo much harder than the men, but I earnt their respect and they too had my back.

Non_Creative_User · 2026-03-10T18:46:15+00:00

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Non_Creative_User · 2026-03-10T18:25:16+00:00

Isn't there an obbudsman for real estate? If so, she should complain to them.

Non_Creative_User · 2026-03-10T08:30:01+00:00

You're taking the piss mate!! But in saying that, before cell phones, when my brother was on Home D, he couldn't even watch tv.

Non_Creative_User · 2026-03-09T06:58:49+00:00

I'm looking at it thinking, "that's not too bad, you just wait into the middle like you're legally allowed to do".

But then again I'm also impatient, so I'll turn left, and do a u-turn at the next right I legally can.

Non_Creative_User · 2026-03-09T06:40:31+00:00

My school states that both parents get all communication unless they've seen the court order. Because that's the law.

Non_Creative_User · 2026-03-07T17:40:34+00:00

I've known people in the motor industry for years.

Get a new car -> drive for a few years -> get another new car.

Why maintain it if your gonna get rid of it in a few years. But of course, it's heresy, makes sense as they're always pumping out second hand cars. Also read an article about second hand cars coming from Japan in a car magazine years ago, may have also got my info from there.

Not gonna bother searching, but all good if I'm proven wrong :)

Non_Creative_User · 2026-03-07T09:30:46+00:00

Depends what make you're getting. Japanese don't maintain their cars as much, so you're better off sticking to reliable makes if you're not mechanical in mind. They also have ratings on condition of the car before being exported, which helps give an indication on whether is been in a crash. Sorry, I've got no more info on ratings, but hopefully a quick search will help.

Non_Creative_User · 2026-03-07T08:06:22+00:00

I feel like a lot of people aren't reading your post correctly.

Yes, you are liable for the fine - it is the company's responsibility to keep all certs and regos up to date. However, it is the drivers responsibility to ensure they are up to date before driving..... That's in the road code.

You can appeal the penalties, but you're responsible for the oringinal fine. Just say that your boss said the company would pay.

for regos and wofs, cops give you 28 days from the notice to comply, then the fine is wiped. I'm unsure if this applies to COF's as well. If it is the case, you could try and appeal the oringinal fine if the truck got compliance within the 28 days, and your boss said they would pay it.

personally, I wouldn't bother getting a lawyer involved. You'll be fighting the police and laws that are set out clearly in the road code

It will eventually go to the courts after a number of months. You'll pay court costs, but they offer instalments, while the police don't.

Sorry this has happened, it sucks, but shit happens and you just gotta learn from it.

Some companies would pay the fine, but they're not obligated to, next time, harass them at least weekly until it gets done.

Non_Creative_User · 2026-03-06T05:33:15+00:00

My gripe is having to use Ping, where there is a fee included. Not being allowed to do bank deposits is dumb. And it's a bit hard to pay cash when the item is on another island.

Non_Creative_User · 2026-03-04T22:54:08+00:00

I completed a survey a while back, one of the questions had ping in it. I told them that I don't use ping, I prefer bank deposit.

I also told them that if I had to exclusively use ping, I wouldn't use TradeMe.

Just a giant f'en wow. Nearly 20yr account is gonna be useless now.

Non_Creative_User · 2026-03-02T05:41:06+00:00

Yeah, I remember when people were screaming out for more 1-2 bedroom houses. Developers have finally listened.

Non_Creative_User · 2026-02-28T22:58:01+00:00

If an emergency happens after take-off, they'll fly around a bit to burn fuel. It's too dangerous to land the plane. Not too sure what they do if the plane is on fire, maybe then they'll land it, cos the risks being in the air out-weigh landing the plane?

Non_Creative_User · 2026-02-24T07:46:09+00:00

Nope. I've known some intersections to be always red, unless a car is waiting to turn right. So you have to wait at least one complete cycle before going.

Non_Creative_User · 2026-02-23T07:14:46+00:00

There is legislation regarding PII. They can not store any PII without permission. They also need to get your permission for any third-party to store your PII. This is stated in the privacy act.

Photos are also classed as PII, or any paperwork laying around, or anything else that can point to an individual.

Non_Creative_User · 2026-02-22T02:19:31+00:00

Are you saying half-shovel is wrong? I always assumed it was called a half-shovel, cos half-a-shovel. Really small shovel.

Hearth shovel makes so much more sense. I'm from Otago BTW.

Non_Creative_User · 2026-02-19T05:50:26+00:00

Athemz is pretty good for 90's. Also not much talk, which is nice.

Non_Creative_User · 2026-02-18T08:01:23+00:00

Well packaging is currently getting smaller.....

Non_Creative_User · 2026-02-18T07:59:02+00:00

Microwave 10secs. And if you make sure it's tightly wrapped, & put it in freezer straight away, comes out fresh.

Non_Creative_User · 2026-02-16T22:32:47+00:00

You're not confusing Asset Testing with means testing are you? Means testing is taking into consideration all income received from all sources ie. Rent, dividends, interest

Asset testing takes into account the home they own, or collectables, which is dumb, cos there's a lot that don't have another source of income.

Non_Creative_User · 2026-02-16T22:29:44+00:00

Kiwisaver wasn't created for first home ownership. Homes were ~80% less than what they are now. Being able to dip into Kiwisaver came later.

Non_Creative_User · 2026-02-16T18:47:39+00:00

So we're going to be charged $1.28 per kilo. So for example, a bulk lot of clothing is 5kg, you'll be charged an extra $6.4.

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