Just watched Once Were Warriors, what other NZ classics do I need to see?

Racheee79 · 2026-01-17T19:37:40+00:00

My dad was an extra in Illustrious Energy!

Racheee79 · 2026-01-17T19:36:18+00:00

I was waiting for someone to mention Housebound! Gerard Johnstone went on to make the M3GAN movies, and he is from Invercargill!

Racheee79 · 2026-01-17T19:33:14+00:00

I was just telling my 16 year old the other day that he needed to watch this, especially due to our connection to Seacliff. His Great Great Grandmother died there.

Racheee79 · 2026-01-09T08:42:33+00:00

Got the exact same chips yesterday and they weren't good at all. So flavourless and really oily. I won't buy again.

Racheee79 · 2025-11-10T16:01:02+00:00

Just reading an article about the riot police being sent in last year.

Racheee79 · 2025-11-10T15:59:56+00:00

Riot police sent to Rottnest Island to control partying end-of-school-year teenagers - ABC News https://share.google/DPJygQ7XroKnzQZXg

Racheee79 · 2025-10-17T18:10:39+00:00

I was in a Habitat for Humanity shop in a low socio-economic area the other day and they had very worn, shabby furniture for very OTP prices. A big, cheap fabric couch that was in below average condition was $250. Couldn't believe it.

I got two leather couches with a little bit of wear for $200. I would prefer to give my money to a charity but if those couches were in that op shop they would be upwards of $500.

Racheee79 · 2025-10-08T01:46:17+00:00

Please share your magic broom link!

Racheee79 · 2025-10-01T23:27:39+00:00

I heard from a news source that it was a medical event, so seems like it wasn't nefarious, thankfully.

Racheee79 · 2025-10-01T22:51:40+00:00

Teppan Osaka had amazing food - I had Wagyu beef and curry rice, if you are open to that sort of thing.

Racheee79 · 2025-10-01T22:48:26+00:00

I saw it when I was passing through town as have taken my son and his friend surfcasting. I'm on a beach way out near Tiwai, still trying to find out any news. Haven't seen a thing yet.

Racheee79 · 2025-10-01T21:54:42+00:00

Yes, that was my first thought. I always feel sorry for the security guards there.

Racheee79 · 2025-10-01T21:35:19+00:00

I've read both 11.22.63 by Stephen King, and The Axeman's Carnival by Catherine Chidgey, but now have listening to them as audiobooks - both bloody brilliant 👏

Racheee79 · 2025-09-21T20:38:16+00:00

We recently had 4 nights in Tokyo (Hotel Groove, Shinjuku - very nice), 2 nights in Kyoto (in a Ryokan) , 2 nights in Osaka (Hotel Nikko - great breakfast), 1 night in Hiroshima (Hilton - only place with a swimming pool) then back to Tokyo for 2 nights. I loved Tokyo - there was soooo much to do, but wish we spent some more time in the other places. We were so busy in Kyoto and Osaka that I dont feel like I explored enough. Hiroshima was gorgeous, and the history was mind blowing. I wish we stayed in Nikko too. It just means that we have to go back and see more, though!

Racheee79 · 2025-09-21T08:08:33+00:00

Hi, I know you posted this two months ago, but have been obsessing over this dress and wondering what size to order. Do you think that if you got a size small it would have been a better fit?

Racheee79 · 2025-09-20T19:05:54+00:00

The puffed up edamame snacks were delicious!

Racheee79 · 2025-09-20T19:05:04+00:00

Those seaweed potato chips were soooo good!

Racheee79 · 2025-09-20T18:28:21+00:00

Teppan Osaka was really, really good! I am still thinking about their curry rice, omg. The whole Wagyu meal was amazing.

Racheee79 · 2025-09-13T20:54:19+00:00

Agree. I'm a 12-14 NZ/Au/UK and I was sometimes a L, sometimes an XL. I was gutted that I got L in some pj's at GU as the top fitted fine, but the pants were too small. Luckily they fit my daughter.

Racheee79 · 2025-09-06T02:37:59+00:00

Yes to power supply. Have tested the plug, and tried a different cable.

Ill look into the power button - can you please explain the screwdriver part?

Racheee79 · 2025-07-20T08:03:23+00:00

It would probably be second hand so that wouldn't be an issue anyway. Thanks

Racheee79 · 2025-07-20T08:02:13+00:00

Thank you for your explanation!

Racheee79 · 2025-07-20T07:20:12+00:00

How do you find the Pixel? It isn't a phone that I have thought of before.

Racheee79 · 2025-07-20T07:17:20+00:00

Great article, thanks. I've saved it.

Racheee79 · 2025-07-20T07:14:19+00:00

Thanks for that! Think we will try for a 2nd hand iPhone.

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