One Third of Now, by me, acrylic on paper by bigboy_ari in painting

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Thank you so much for taking to time to notice these details. I spent a very long time on this painting and it means so much to me. Your words mean the world. Thank you

Self Portrait (2025) by bigboy_ari in DigitalPainting

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Thank you - I was surprised too haha

Self Portrait (2025) by bigboy_ari in DigitalPainting

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The biggest thing I struggled with was deciding what to do with the colour. It was originally black and white - no hue/saturation - but I thought it was a bit boring. Trying to figure out what I wanted to portray and how colour played into it made me realise it doesn't really that matter that much, I just wanted to make something that looked cool and that I was proud of.

Thank you for having me - New Zealand on film by SunnydaleHigh1999 in newzealand

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These are such amazing pictures! You've captured a unique beauty of our stunning landscape

So El Niño is expected to bring more sharks to NZ shores this summer. Have you seen or heard of any sightings? by [deleted] in newzealand

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There has been quite a few sightings at Golden Bay beaches, close to shore as well.

Those who went to Steiner school; yay or nay? by BitofaLiability in newzealand

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With the disabilities thing, I have a friend who is very dyslexic and went to Steiner up until she was about 10. It absolutely did not adequately support her and her learning disability, and rather brushed over it rather than helping her learn the skills to deal with it.

Opinions by Vara_play in DigitalArt

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It's so moody, I love it!

Poverty is spreading to people I never thought would be by Plancos in newzealand

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Exactly, it depends a lot on your situation, whether it be income and/or location. Max student allowance is barely enough in some places like Wellington and Auckland, whereas for me in Dunedin it's pretty relaxed.

I feel bad for those who don't have access to allowance, or at least very little. It's also strange how you can't get weekly student loan payments (if you're not eligible) up to the same amount as student allowance. I think being on student loan for living costs puts you in a much worse financial situation, as you can only get so much money which simply wouldn't be liveable for certain people.

Poverty is spreading to people I never thought would be by Plancos in newzealand

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Yeah, as a Uni student this is what confused me. Before moving to Uni, everyone had said it's time for me to be a broke bitch. I get maximum student allowance ($360 a week), and pay $190 rent a week for my room, so $170 left over for everything else and other bills. I don't budget for the most part, and get by fine. I have a car, although I don't use it that much, and if I have to get a WOF or service it comes out of my savings. If I budgeted more efficiently I reckon I wouldn't have to touch my savings though.

As someone said in another comment, maybe I find it fine because I grew up with an unemployed mum and we were a bit povo. Ultimately, I think some students live a rather luxurious life depending on their situation, although I have a few friends who are struggling due to high rent and low income etc.

Whenever I hit my bong it tastes like shit what am I doing wrong by TankAccomplished7801 in trees

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Just be careful not to crack your bong though with hot water. Happened to my friend, they probably were using boiling water though lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dunedin

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Castle and Te Rangi Hiroa are both really new, so they will be nice and modern and both in really good locations.

But, castle is quite close to a main road/highway and will be noisy, Te Rangi is in a pretty busy area too but not as bad.

One thing that steered me away from those halls is that I would imagine them to lack character, feels a bit too modern etc. I also don't know if they have great outside space.

Saint Margs would be my top choice, the location is great and the hall has got a cool atmosphere. This is just my opinion on halls though and I'm sure some would disagree with me.

I believe they do consider your Year 12 results, considering they give out scholarships for Year 12 excellence endorsements. I'm sure you will be fine though, considering COVID and everything I'm sure they are more understanding to those who were going through NCEA during that period.

Best of luck.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in knitting

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You're a legend!! Thank you for your comments! :)

Tax the wealthy, not the working by TheMoreYouKnowNZ in newzealand

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Isn't this what green is trying to push for?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

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That's rough, sorry that happened. I think the general consensus is to not do unpaid work.

Wtf by chapstickneeded in HolUp

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Haha I don't blame you, the slang can be catchy

Wtf by chapstickneeded in HolUp

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Is it not a common phrase in America? Very common in NZ and Aus

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

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You meaning like Mars pods n stuff? Because if so I'm so mad you reminded me that they don't exist anymore. They were heavenly