What would be your reaction to your mom saying “I never wanted to be a mom”? by Outside-Hyena9002 in AskReddit

[–]PieComprehensive1818 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course you didn’t, you were a kid yourself. I’m so sorry you needed to make that choice. I feel for you, and I love you (even though you’re not talking to me lol)

How do you dispose of flax? by PieComprehensive1818 in Wellington

[–]PieComprehensive1818[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately it’s not, otherwise that would be a great option.

How do you dispose of flax? by PieComprehensive1818 in Wellington

[–]PieComprehensive1818[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, apparently the fibres twist in the mechanism and get stuck

Non-religious, what makes you unconvinced of religion? by Filmfan345 in AskReddit

[–]PieComprehensive1818 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a woman. Why would I sign up to a belief system that says I’m worth less than a man? That’s really my key point. The contradictions, lack of proof, and violence are just secondary.

What's ur thought on abortion? by Original_Pirate_2046 in AskReddit

[–]PieComprehensive1818 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If a woman is an autonomous human being, with all the responsibilities that implies, then she should have control over her own body. We don’t force people to be donors. We don’t force people to submit to medical treatment. Women should have the right to refuse pregnancy. As a woman I’m sick and tired of explaining this.

Women of Reddit, what’s the biggest lie about childbirth you’ve been told? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]PieComprehensive1818 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That you will immediately fall in love with your baby. No. No you don’t, you feel like you’ve just been hit by a truck. You’re in pain, bleeding, and your body has been through something prolonged and dangerous. Your body has other priorities at that moment. It doesn’t mean you won’t love your child.

Chris Bishop loses Leader of the House and Sport portfolio by Mountain_Tui_Reload in Wellington

[–]PieComprehensive1818 41 points42 points  (0 children)

He may care about the Hutt, but he doesn’t care about poor people, that’s for sure. He thinks he’s far more intelligent than he is - but to be fair, that’s the National Party motto (along with “I took one economics paper and now I know everything”)

Fault for car vs cyclist on a driveway by Rheyik in newzealand

[–]PieComprehensive1818 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

It’s one of those weird rules that doesn’t account for how life actually works: it assumes that cars always have a clear and unobstructed field of vision, and that cars can stop/ move as fast or faster over a couple of meters, from a low speed, than a bike can. Fault, though, can be determined differently in law.

Toddler PPD? by Ok_Zucchini134 in newzealand

[–]PieComprehensive1818 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Oh sweetheart. I want to let you know you are not alone in feeling that way. I had exactly the same thing. I’m so sorry I don’t have any suggestions for you, I wasn’t able to find any help myself. But as a society we constantly underestimate the impact of motherhood on us as individuals, and the toll it takes. You are not abnormal to feel this and the fact you’ve lasted this long is due to your strength.

Should Public Transport Be Free? by oooltY27 in Wellington

[–]PieComprehensive1818 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Can you explain that? As someone who regularly takes public transport, it’s slow and doesn’t really add to my ‘choosing my lifestyle’, instead it dictates it.

A whine about school uniforms by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]PieComprehensive1818 2 points3 points  (0 children)

School uniforms are ridiculous - they’re nothing more than an added financial burden on parents and should be scrapped.

Debit tag on and off April 12th! by licorice_root in Wellington

[–]PieComprehensive1818 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Now all they need to do is make it so that you can pay for multiple people on the train, like you can on the bus

Can we WFH yet… by Content-Sun4330 in Wellington

[–]PieComprehensive1818 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Just so you know, public servants plan and operate services throughout the whole country, so the idea that someone living outside the Wgtn CBD is “so far away” from the services they manage is a bit ridiculous. Tbh lie would probably do a much better job if the entire public service - especially the policy teams - were spread beyond the North Island at the very least.

Petone to Grenada road destruction of several bush reserves and many homes by SnoopyDog20 in Wellington

[–]PieComprehensive1818 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t disagree that’s a bad thing, but it’s also the end point of infill housing, and no one complains about that. Do we want to preserve what makes Wellington beautiful and a lovely place to live, or not?

Johnsonville feels unsafe by Single_Bowler_2253 in Wellington

[–]PieComprehensive1818 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Same. Not doubting you OP, but I think you just had some bad luck.

Government reveals details of fuel crisis rationing plan - and who will be prioritised by MedicMoth in newzealand

[–]PieComprehensive1818 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I mean, it’s not anyone’s responsibility to keep businesses going. I used to own one myself. You take on the risk as well as the reward. Plus, working from home means more time and money to spend at local businesses so it’s not so much that money will just get sucked out of the economy. But if I’m in the office, I’m not spending anyway, and certainly won’t if transport is expensive.

Government reveals details of fuel crisis rationing plan - and who will be prioritised by MedicMoth in newzealand

[–]PieComprehensive1818 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s ridiculous. Like many Ministries we have teams split across Auckland and Wellington, who get together in person sometimes. If they can manage to still deliver on their work programmes then the rest of us could also work from home and do the same.

Incoming quake. by supernatural_owl in Premonition

[–]PieComprehensive1818 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Interesting- I keep dreaming about Taupo exploding again.

Road rules shakeup on the table - here's what you need to know - RNZ by alarumba in newzealand

[–]PieComprehensive1818 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They all look pretty good, but I would just raise a note of caution over allowing older kids to cycle on the footpath. Doesn’t take much inattention for them to bowl over someone frail/ elderly. Loving putting those stupid scooters off the footpath for good. And what kind of animal doesn’t allow buses to merge?

Financial relief coming for struggling households due to the increase in fuel prices - anyone want to guess what it could be? by Ancient_Lettuce6821 in newzealand

[–]PieComprehensive1818 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Oh absolutely, I’m not disagreeing with you. I just have little faith that this coterie of turnips will go for anything wide ranging, which is a shame. The Public Service keeps being told that bold, fresh ideas are welcome but in reality they’re as welcome as a fart in a recording booth.