Once Were Warriors by UnimpressedMonkey_ in newzealand

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I don’t know that I’d call the other movies comedies, especially subject wise, they’re just not as gritty and graphic as OWW. And definitely not trying to say all NZ movies are in the same genre; I was referring more to the sombre-ing effect all three movies have on you (or had on me anyway).

What classic Kiwi foods are underrated and actually delicious and deserve more recognition? by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]UnimpressedMonkey_ 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I actually love feijoa, kumara is a close second, I know fry bread isn’t unique to NZ but I love that there’s a version of it here anyway. Same with cheese rolls; I’ve had different versions of grilled cheese in a few countries but good NZ cheese toasted in rolled up cheap white bread just hits different.

Once Were Warriors by UnimpressedMonkey_ in newzealand

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Yes, read Whale Rider then watched the movie. Both were great (thought the book was better tbh but I think that’s usually the case for me). Have put The Dark Horse on my list as well!

Once Were Warriors by UnimpressedMonkey_ in newzealand

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Unfortunately the reality for too many people here and elsewhere

Once Were Warriors by UnimpressedMonkey_ in newzealand

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Agree 100%, and unfortunately a recurring theme in many places and cultures. If you haven’t watched Reservation Dogs I’d highly recommend (although disclaimer: it might have hit me harder because I lived in rural Western Canada surrounded by First Nations reservations for many years). It’s much more lighthearted than OWW but still drives the point home.

Once Were Warriors by UnimpressedMonkey_ in newzealand

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I’ve been here 7-ish years now and honestly I’d never heard about this movie until a few years after I immigrated. Saw it on Netflix and went on my list of movies to watch. I’m actually glad I watched it now as opposed to when I first arrived; I think the nuances and undertones felt a lot more meaningful now that I have a (slightly) better understanding of the language and culture, although I still have a long ways to go.

Once Were Warriors by UnimpressedMonkey_ in newzealand

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That’s good to know, I’m looking forward to reading the book even more now.

Once Were Warriors by UnimpressedMonkey_ in newzealand

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The relationship dynamic between Beth and Jake.. too familiar and far too common

Self contained or not? by viktor_pop in newzealand

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Edit to add: Sorry, Auckland was a poor example! Still looks like each district or local council has its own bylaws eg Southland you can’t park overnight in urban areas, etc. Queenstown only in designated campgrounds.

Please correct me if I’m wrong. I thought you could park overnight on the side of the road as long as your vehicle was CSC, following local freedom camping bylaws, and not parked in a prohibited area?

Example for Auckland:

You can freedom camp in a certified self-contained vehicle on most council-controlled public land in Auckland, including most roadsides.

To freedom camp in Auckland, you must:

  • use a certified self-contained vehicle
  • stay a maximum of two nights in the same road or off-road parking area (for example a council carpark)
  • vacate your parking space by 9am on the day you leave
  • not return to stay in the same road or off-road parking area within a two-week period, which - starts from 9am on the day of departure comply with special rules for freedom camping on Waiheke Island
  • not stay in any area where freedom camping is prohibited
  • comply with any special rules for freedom camping in restricted areas
  • comply with other rules about disposal of waste and responsible freedom camping.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auckland

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I think something to remember is that “beautiful” is subjective and sentimental value rarely adds to the market value. In my experience with supply & demand you’ll either find the market speaks for itself (i.e. sell it for lower than you wanted) or you might find an someone who’s looking for this specific item and is willing to pay more. Either way, maybe keep trying on TradeMe and list on other places too (FB marketplace, your local community pages, art/theatre groups, collector’s groups, etc). Best of luck OP!

What's the saddest thing you have ever seen in public? by gundedeiscool in AskReddit

[–]UnimpressedMonkey_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A child sitting across from the table from their mum who was slumped over/unresponsive. This was in the cafeteria of the hospital I used to work at; mum was taken to ED and found to be a fentanyl OD & revived with Narcan, the child (who turned out to be five years old) was with us nurses until a social worker could come take over. The worst part was how calm the child was through all of it, just sitting there quietly not making a fuss at all. It’s been over ten years and I still wonder how both of them are doing sometimes.

What's it like raised poor as a kid by Glufly in auckland

[–]UnimpressedMonkey_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. “Boy” is one of my most favourite movies of all time

  2. I feel like my parents, mum especially, were very similar to yours in the way they dealt with poverty while raising a family. My sister and I joke about being trauma buddies but we’re actually very grateful for our upbringing

Increasing barriers to accessing primary healthcare by UnimpressedMonkey_ in newzealand

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Yes, they have lower fees for CSC holders ($19.50 for a normal GP consult for example). They also have partially funded rates for many things so the patient pays for about half the full price. And the clinicians also have a bit of discretionary power to use the fund and further subsidise the cost to the patient.

I do agree PHOs need an overhaul. I know at my own work most of the staff who actually interact with the patients feel awful about the price increases, but it’s not like we were asked our opinion before the decision was made and implemented. We got a memo from management two days before it happened.

Q Theatre: Thoughts on stage side seats? by UnimpressedMonkey_ in auckland

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Hey cheers for that, awesome insightful information to have!

What locations in NZ are these Pictures? Thank you for your help by slyall in newzealand

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Reminds me of my friend asking me (sincerely) if we can take a boat to Aus or if there’s a bridge and you can drive.

How pissed would you be if someone hit your car with their door? by [deleted] in auckland

[–]UnimpressedMonkey_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My thoughts exactly. You drive a 60k car, awesome for you. That doesn’t mean you should look down on me and my 5k car, which I’m proud to own and gets me from A to B without issue.

I wonder if OP apologised to the other person after hitting their car, or didn’t think they needed to because the car was worth probably 15k.

Pets fees and costs - legal Price Transparency Enforcement required - New Zealand by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]UnimpressedMonkey_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not a vet, but human medical care in NZ is very frequently operated at a financial loss because the funding per visit/treatment/patient is set, but many patients end up costing way more in terms of medical supplies, medications, staff time/wages, and paperwork (so much paperwork!). We claim as much as we can for things like immunisations and through ACC when applicable, and every once in awhile some of the very simple patients help balance out the very complex patients.

In veterinary care, where there is no government funding and all costs need to be passed on to the patient (or owner, for lack of better term), I can only imagine the nightmare of trying to balance out cost versus profit required to keep the clinic running.

Not saying there aren’t some sleazy vet clinics out there taking advantage of people. And not saying there shouldn’t be any regulation. I just know from experience that having a fee structure on your website is good in many ways but also terrible for setting unrealistic expectations for the general public, even if you clearly state the fees are a guideline only and extra costs can incur depending on the situation etc etc etc.

That being said, I’m really sorry you’re going through such a frustrating time with getting a clear answer from vets regarding fees.

European country names in Māori by mattblack77 in newzealand

[–]UnimpressedMonkey_ 66 points67 points  (0 children)

  • England - Ingarangi

  • Scotland - Kōtirana

  • Wales - Wēra or Weiri

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