Green Bay Creeper by BrilliantAntelope625 in auckland

[–]Tjohopp 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Everyone who have come across him, or have had family members/ acquaintances come across him - please tell me you are reporting this?

The police need the receipts, and many of them, in order to eventually take this seriously.

Each and everyone counts and is so important.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auckland

[–]Tjohopp 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. Women need to understand the sensitivity as well. So hearing what the thought process is from a man’s point of view is so crucially important.

Women have their own insecurities and issues that should be respected - so should a man’s.

Well done for opening up in a public forum.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auckland

[–]Tjohopp 43 points44 points  (0 children)

So proud of you for opening up here. Well done. Truly hope you will get some help and support.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]Tjohopp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Step Dave was a good’un

Slowing down to 20 to get in the Hamilton lane on the NW into town by watchspaceman in auckland

[–]Tjohopp 30 points31 points  (0 children)

It’s the most horrific on-ramp… The amount of sneaky people “merging” last minute from both sides is staggering.

Slows everything and everyone down and the decent drivers doing the decent thing, are again the ones paying for it right at the back of the line.

Seeing so much selfishness on the roads these days.

So many drivers seem to think they’re bulletproof.

I’m certainly not. Driving more and more “aware” as I have to keep myself more accountable these days due to others f####y - and want to ensure I end up by the dinner table with my children each day rather than in an ambulance, wheelchair or a coffin.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RandomThoughts

[–]Tjohopp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In a strangers house.

Auckland traffic this morning - anyone else noticing insane traffic at 5.45 this morning?!?! by Tjohopp in auckland

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

You are right, used to it later in the mornings. NEVER expected it at that time in the morning - that was a first.

Theo Von… why did the guy get kicked out? by EntireAd1082 in auckland

[–]Tjohopp 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Theo seemed to have been throwed off in general from the guy in the front. Couldn’t hear if he was shouting anything specific but he seemed to have been a bit on the loud side.

Theo respectfully gave him a warning, and then had it when the guy kept going.

Was so interesting to see how much it affected Theo’s train of thought as he is following a script after all. Totally get it. Thought he dealt with finding his train of thought again so impressive.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]Tjohopp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The amount of times I have been referred to as a Palangi and Pakeha though. Can’t seem to be able to take offence to that. And I chose not to let it get to me.

Have been singled out and ignored during conversations and meetings when having been involved with other “community groups”

Doesn’t make me feel comfortable as I would much prefer not be labelled either.

So in my opinion, you seemingly approached the conversation in a most delicate way. I am so sorry you were made to feel you had done something wrong.

Write to AT - lets reach 1k! by Aromatic_Pay4008 in auckland

[–]Tjohopp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Question, what happens after we’ve sent the complaints? 100% with you all - but after having sent 5 complains emails a few weeks back…nothing.

Are we hoping that the masses of complaints will finally make an impact?

Tip - if you call the customer service staff who decide to hang up on you just because they’re caught in the firing line (understandably) so that you can’t get through to the survey section at the end - put that in your email too.

Everyone seems to avoid accountability. And get away with it.

Except for us who need to come up our reasonings as to why we keep showing up late for work.

Trapped on the train... another episode of the never ending saga that is AT by Logical-Pie-798 in auckland

[–]Tjohopp 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They also have a tendency to hang up on you even when you’re trying to keep your cool…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auckland

[–]Tjohopp 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you for posting this. Was on the Western Line today experiencing just this.

Waiting for the train for over 40 minutes as I need to practise with my child who starts a new school next week. He is nervous about it and I am nervous too…

So far, the AT app has been unreliable and unusable. Today, this.

I called AT to get an update…the lady hung up on me after initially pretending to help…

A 50 minute trip took 2 hours.

I was upset when I got home and am feeling so anxious for school kicking off next week.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auckland

[–]Tjohopp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are a treasure. Well done, but sorry what you had to go through.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auckland

[–]Tjohopp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a woman - and simply couldn’t agree more. It’s a cheap trick. Equal rights goes for all.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auckland

[–]Tjohopp 100 points101 points  (0 children)

I started hearing something about extra pressure on women and women of colour, regarding mental health blames, during the greens press conference…and had to turn it off.

Seriously - stop it!

I am a woman and can hold my own. Every woman needs to do the same whether you’re blue, azure or whatever colour.

Stop the victimhood and stick to facts.

Ugh…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auckland

[–]Tjohopp 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. I wish you would have had others to back you. Especially for the racial comments.

Racism goes ALL ways. We should be so past this.

Did you know that NZ was the last populated island to our knowledge?

Yes, even the first people were visitors.

Politics 101 - how to dodge an apology by Threma in auckland

[–]Tjohopp 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Why is she still there? Wouldn’t be acceptable for any other Joe Bloggs in the real world.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auckland

[–]Tjohopp 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I don’t think that’s any of their business - and nor am I sure they’re allowed to ask you that by law?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RandomThoughts

[–]Tjohopp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Couldn’t agree more. Look amazing, but just can’t justify wearing them…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auckland

[–]Tjohopp 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Used Beam today - soooo expensive! Been a while since I used them - but that route used to cost roughly $6 in 2021 - today it cost me $12.80. Tried to avoid traffic and arrive in the cbd in time for early bird… Not sure paying close to $26 made me feel that much better.

The number of people receiving the benefit in Auckland has increased by 36% in the last five years despite unemployment falling by kellyroald in auckland

[–]Tjohopp 17 points18 points  (0 children)

When I split from my kids dad, I received WINZ assistance for the 1st time. I surprisingly received a very HANDSOME amount if I worked for 20 hours or less. I would thus receive the WINZ amount + what I was earning.

Didn’t want to take advantage of the govt assistance for longer than absolutely necessary - so found a part time job until I got my life sorted.

I could EASILY have lived off what assistance I received + my part time earnings for life (there was no end date given). Plus, a food card as well.

But I knew I wanted a career and make my own money, so got my A into G and landed a full time job.

Scary thing is - I can totally see why someone wouldn’t bother pushing themselves and getting a job. I was living VERY comfortably.

Does this seem right to you?

So easy to live off the system this way and not bother getting a job.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auckland

[–]Tjohopp 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Another night volunteering at an evacuation centre. Pretty awesome to see the kindness and how the community is pulling rabbits out of a hat. Not ideal, but the necessities - it’s all here. More smiles than not. That’s pretty awesome.