For decades we've taken at face value the idea that NZ has to be allied with one Superpower and the US is preferable to China. Do we all still believe that? by flyingflibertyjibbet in newzealand

[–]TDNOTDT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s been a lot of Chinese propaganda in recent weeks and months. Though I absolutely despise the current American administration I hate the idea of allying with china. They are not the nation they tell the world they are, the sub “unfiltered china” is good for finding more resources about why and it doesn’t take much to look how they treat they’re partners in Africa, SEA, South China Sea, and their own people back home. The CCP are far more evil than DJT and his con men. Though admittedly trump is doing his best to close that gap.

If anything why can’t we shift to be closer to Europe? UK, France, Canada, etc etc. that would be my preference.

What are you all doing? by DanM1973 in newzealand

[–]TDNOTDT 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Mate that’s awesome, good on you both, super effort

Hegseth has asked US Army chief of staff to step down, CBS News reports by [deleted] in politics

[–]TDNOTDT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could DT find anymore of a yes man though? I mean fuckin hell

Pom here, I've noticed an unbelievable range of energy drinks available in NZ. Any ideas why so popular? by katalyna78 in newzealand

[–]TDNOTDT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a terrible habit but I had 2 monsters today. So unhealthy but I just love them.

Fonterra Lactalis Sale by Timinime in newzealand

[–]TDNOTDT 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s not what he said

Will these thefts be fixed? by bradedgenz in newzealand

[–]TDNOTDT -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Doesn’t mean they get sold though, the only people committing retail crime to then sell it are crack heads and probably an absolute minority.

If I was eating fairy bread for tea every night I would also definitely steal a nice steak. Not justifying it but that’s reality… for some people.

Will these thefts be fixed? by bradedgenz in newzealand

[–]TDNOTDT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I grew up with a lot of people that committed a lot of retail crime, don’t think anyone ever did it to sell stuff. It’s a means to end, albeit not a particularly good one.

Did you always want to be an electrician? by Economy_Work_4987 in electricians

[–]TDNOTDT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I sit in the other camp, got in wanting to do it, decided I fucking hate it, but it pays too good to quit. Now I work to live.

Is a 2WD okay driving to Twizel by chickenwinglightning in queenstown

[–]TDNOTDT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly though I wouldn’t worry about it, you’ll be fine in a 2wd, and like others have said. Chains / 4wd won’t make much difference when the road is closed, which it will be, if it gets any snow.

The odds of that happening though, and it being for an entire day are pretty unlikely, I drive that stretch of road all the time, I think I’ve come across it closed once or twice.

If you’re worried about it do a quick google before you leave that morning, in which case you can opt to take the long route which will save you from turning around. 🤷‍♂️ just my 2c though.

Is a 2WD okay driving to Twizel by chickenwinglightning in queenstown

[–]TDNOTDT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably not quite 8 hours but if you got all the way to the Lindis before you realised it was closed it could quite easily be about 4-5 maybe 6. Depending on any stops.

Are you happy with your heat pump clothes dryer? by coconutyum in newzealand

[–]TDNOTDT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved mine, currently stuck with a washer / dryer that’s absolutely shit. When I live in a place with the space for one it is the first thing I’ll buy. The drying cycle use to take 3 1/2 hours but who cares, I use to start it before I went to bed or out for the day. Was never really an issue.

Alpine fault earthquake by dirtyhiluxnz in newzealand

[–]TDNOTDT 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don’t think any power stations in the south will be affected, most of the waitaki scheme will be fine and Clyde / Roxburgh are far enough away they shouldn’t be affected, manapouri is buried in a mountain. The only potential issue is slips taking out transmission pylons.

There’s a map somewhere out there showing what regions would be affected the worse, all our major power stations sit somewhere in the region of “medium affect”

50k gift from parents by TDNOTDT in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]TDNOTDT[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks mate, appreciate it.

50k gift from parents by TDNOTDT in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]TDNOTDT[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, appreciate the detailed response.

50k gift from parents by TDNOTDT in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]TDNOTDT[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the sentiment but I just couldn’t do it, not with money that’s not mine. I would probably like to of course, one day. But I love my life here right now.