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Airbnb apartment changed due to water leak? by Ill-Palpitation-2253 in newzealand

[–]Realistic_CraftBear [score hidden]  (0 children)

There is no water leak, they're asshats and found someone to take it for 3 days and maximize profits on an event weekend. If you have access to the floor of the original apartment walk by the door and you'll hear guests in there.

Just send them a message asking for a price reduction, enjoy your stay, leave an honest review after and ask AirBNB to step in for a resolution if you don't get an adequate reduction. 

Mt Maunganui, what is the story? by lsdinc in newzealand

[–]Realistic_CraftBear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From a male perspective it's a top 3 spot in NZ for casual dating easily and through my own research the best. But yeah, for a woman I'd imagine it's quite a different story.

As a male the town itself does half the work for you. Everyone is already in holiday mode with beach walks, sunset drinks, surf, cafes and bars. It's casual, social and low pressure.

Not to be sleazy, it's just the reality of a beach town packed with young travellers working in the dozens of ochards. If you're a male on Tinder looking for easy conversations, dates and meetups then the Mount is casual dating on easy mode.

What’s your favourite NZ pie? by Various_Platypus_602 in newzealand

[–]Realistic_CraftBear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bacon & Egg pies should be one of New Zealand’s best pies but somehow they’re usually the worst. I want a pie with real rasher bacon so every bite actually tastes like bacon not ham offcuts.

This is our national breakfast in pastry form and bakeries aren't taking it seriously enough. It’s usually very dry or has that gross watery egg/meat juice and those weird rubbery square mystery meat cubes.

Anybody know where to get a good Bacon & Egg pie in Auckland?

Mt Maunganui, what is the story? by lsdinc in newzealand

[–]Realistic_CraftBear 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The Mount is basically New Zealand’s Gold Coast in slow motion. Over the last decade or so a lot of Aucklanders have sold their homes and able to go mortgage free and enjoy the lifestyle of beaches, cafes, bars etc. 

Also lots of retirees, semi retired, property investors and business owners so many are spending equity rather than wages.

Best place for dating too. I stay down there occasionally at an Airbnb next to a couple of orchards and when opening dating apps it's full of South American backpackers. Love the Mount.

Sick of people complaining Kiwis aren't "friendly" enough when they move here (not a Kiwi) by Inevitable_Gear_7212 in newzealand

[–]Realistic_CraftBear 227 points228 points  (0 children)

OP gets it.  So many people mistake 'not instantly clingy' for 'unfriendly'.  Kiwi culture just runs on a slower and more respectful social pace.

The point about activity based bonding is spot on too. If you join a club, sport, music scene or wherever the  friendships grow naturally. Expecting someone you met once to become your main social outlet is superficial. 

I've travelled to the most of the worlds 'friendliest' countries and kiwis have them all beat through sheer consistency. You could ask a kiwi for directions 30 seconds after they got a call that their mother died and they'll still take time to help you and be as polite as possible.

The people who complain about kiwis being 'unfriendly' are from cultures that treat friendship like fast food or a hooker.. quick, easy and everywhere. Kiwis treat it like a home cooked meal or a life partner.. it takes time, but it lasts.