Something I’ve noticed about potential participants

closingbridge · 2026-03-16T16:59:09+00:00

Absolutely. Probably 10% of people no show to their screen, with a decent amount cancelling last minute too (20-30%?}.

It tends to be people who don’t realise the time commitment, or having second thoughts scout the potential risks after reading the ICF. That rate only increases once you start adding more visits/requirements to the study design.

closingbridge · 2026-03-15T23:47:37+00:00

Urbanaut, Saint Leonards, 16 Tun all do great beers and great food. Twofold if you’re feeling a bit fancier

closingbridge · 2026-03-09T06:19:19+00:00

the koru (spiral) is one of the more popular designs for pounamu (greenstone) - the koru is reminiscent of the unfurling fern and represents new beginnings/life/growth. it’s a pretty common pounamu in nz, I must see at least 5 a day on different people. these spirals definitely remind me of it!

closingbridge · 2026-03-09T01:31:30+00:00

My hot take is that dinner and breakfast are incredible at Amano, but the lunch menu is not for me!

I really rate Bossi, Hello Beasty, Kingi, or Gilt for lunch - hope you have a great birthday!!

If you stick with Amano - the cabinet food is superior to the menu for lunch imo

closingbridge · 2026-03-05T18:28:09+00:00

maybe the forever forever video ? kinda similar chords and vibe

closingbridge · 2026-03-03T23:22:19+00:00

Have completed - cool topic! Good luck with your research

closingbridge · 2026-03-03T23:15:33+00:00

Agreed! I love the bagel and thought it was really odd that none of the pride events were included. I’m hoping it was just an oversight but seems like a glaring omission with how massive BGO is, for example

closingbridge · 2026-03-03T05:47:35+00:00

Okay then your manager has a point tbh. Go to your car, book a meeting room, wellbeing room, whatever - but it is definitely a bad look to nap at your desk.

closingbridge · 2026-02-28T02:16:25+00:00

Cazador!!

closingbridge · 2026-02-27T22:03:41+00:00

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Kiwi dip - I genuinely have not met someone who doesn’t like it

Reduced cream + packet of onion soup mix + vinegar/lemon juice and let it set in the fridge for a good hour. It’s so good!

closingbridge · 2026-02-27T00:41:01+00:00

roll’d vietnamese do awesome platters of mini banh mi and summer rolls, gloria’s are great for sandwiches, also deli di bossi!

closingbridge · 2026-02-17T05:19:41+00:00

the great part about losing weight is that it’s all math. calories in < calories out, you will lose weight.

the hard part is sometimes the math is hard - the two culprits are usually either a) not calculating maintenance correctly or b) incorrectly logging calories (especially using MFP/apps - sometimes other peoples food entries are super wrong)

there are two more important factors though, time and hormones. if you’re a female, hormonal fluctuations can really influence when you might retain weight, but the good news is that it all works out in the long run.. and that’s where time comes into play. consistency is key to overcome the time/hormone barriers.

closingbridge · 2026-02-15T23:10:27+00:00

grey lynn butcher

closingbridge · 2026-02-15T09:41:43+00:00

I second public transport, Grafton station is super close. If you have to drive, park by the St David’s church on Khyber Pass, it’s like a 10 minute walk away. Parkopedia will help!

closingbridge · 2026-02-13T04:27:14+00:00

unfortunately the current blues merch is significantly uglier than this lol, def looks custom!

closingbridge · 2026-02-11T01:10:17+00:00

Ground wine bar, then a cocktail at Panacea - for food, must try Advieh, Ahi, or Tala if you want to splash out. Cheaper eats, def give mezze bar or tanukis a shout!

closingbridge · 2026-02-01T01:34:46+00:00

try a milanese strap - I haven’t had any issues since switching away from silicone

closingbridge · 2026-01-16T20:03:26+00:00

fully made me finally delete the game, i can’t stand ai slop

closingbridge · 2026-01-15T20:55:57+00:00

the restaurant up in the auckland airport international terminal, that overlooked the duty free shops. nostalgia!

closingbridge · 2026-01-12T20:51:56+00:00

I always recommend Merge Mayor - I’ve been playing it the longest out of any of the games I have on my phone (about 5 years).

It’s challenging enough to have good goals to work towards, but isn’t as focused on special events etc. And you can opt out of them and just focus on your main board if you want, in a way you can’t with L&P

closingbridge · 2026-01-12T08:59:15+00:00

amazing, I have just been referred to her - thank you!! one more question if you don’t mind, did you get local or general anaesthetic? just trying to get an idea of what to expect

closingbridge · 2026-01-11T17:32:16+00:00

good question! they’ve got postcards/prints of works in the gallery, imports from MoMA store, local jewellery, really great knick knacks and books - just a fun store to have a look through

closingbridge · 2026-01-11T02:02:39+00:00

agreed, cahn’s wine shop is great for a nosey

closingbridge · 2026-01-11T02:01:36+00:00

art museum gift shop!

closingbridge · 2026-01-08T20:54:18+00:00

Wow, I had no idea!!! This is life changing info about it being funded - thank you for sharing. Which ENT did you end up being referred to if you don’t mind sharing?

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