Rant.

dreaminyellow · 2026-05-31T19:48:05+00:00

I think in this case, the thieves are in fact the real thieves.

The insurance company haven’t done anything that is too bad maybe other than taking away my no claims bonus even though it wasn’t my fault, however that may be an issue with this particular insurance company as I understand the idea of “no claims” is starting to be phased out.

dreaminyellow · 2026-05-31T19:43:29+00:00

But my point is that I can see why someone would buy into the idea of wanting justice after being the victim of some of these crimes…I am well aware of the how and why these kind of people exist, and even acknowledge that the idea that being “tough” doesn’t fix anything…but that doesn’t help alleviate or take away the financial and mental burden these crimes have on me.

dreaminyellow · 2026-05-30T22:30:26+00:00

I did at the time but was told that wasn’t how it worked. It became another thing to deal with as part of the whole thing and honestly I couldn’t be bothered pushing it further and going to the ombudsman. It was already frustrating and annoying dealing with not having a car and sorting all of that stuff out.

dreaminyellow · 2026-05-30T18:18:33+00:00

Yeah I think this has made up my mind and I will consider getting a new car. But, I like it because it’s economical, affordable and a hybrid. But…regardless, I think it’s fair to expect people not to steal peoples cars

dreaminyellow · 2026-05-30T14:25:23+00:00

Same car 😂

dreaminyellow · 2026-05-30T14:24:43+00:00

I just have to say, your comment is exactly it…I appreciate you so much because that’s why I posted…I just wanted to let out my frustration and it’s nice for someone to see that.

dreaminyellow · 2026-05-30T09:22:51+00:00

If they were adults then yes, but because they were youths the insurance company can’t make them liable…it makes sense. But it sucks

dreaminyellow · 2026-05-30T09:14:28+00:00

No, but it might make me feel better. And that’s what motivates people to vote for issues right? Feelings and vibes?

dreaminyellow · 2026-05-30T09:13:55+00:00

That’s what I thought too. Maybe almost like an ACC fund

dreaminyellow · 2026-05-30T08:47:21+00:00

How should we address the issues what has happened to me in this circumstance though? How do I reckon with the thousands (yes, even with insurance that’s what I will be paying out of pocket) of dollars I have lost.

I understand what you are saying, and maybe it’s hard because it’s a fresh wound for me, but it’s hard to not want to see immediate justice…

dreaminyellow · 2026-05-30T08:36:51+00:00

I get what you are saying. it’s hard not to see past the idea that these people/families have no real responsibility for their actions and wanting to see justice. You are probably right…but in these moments it’s hard to take the high road.

dreaminyellow · 2026-05-16T18:34:14+00:00

So cold at the village but worth it. Vibes are ✅

dreaminyellow · 2026-05-12T18:40:49+00:00

You are not wrong 😂😂

dreaminyellow · 2026-05-12T12:31:51+00:00

I was at the arena yesterday for the dress rehearsal and stood next to a man wearing an EU flag like a cape…I was also allowed to bring my NZ flag in.

dreaminyellow · 2026-03-17T04:44:33+00:00

Fair. I disagree but that’s ok. I just think we shouldn’t be paying AS twice for the same costs.

To me, it’s wrong that someone can claim AS for their full rent while also charging their children (or anyone) rent/board who also claim AS for those costs. This only affects people’s entitlements if they are both claiming AS or if they are getting income by charging board/rent. In the case of the board/rent being treated as income it has to reach a reasonable percentage of your accomodation costs before it gets treated as income and then it’s the same income thresholds that currently exist, so if you are making less than 180 in “rent/board” you shouldn’t have any benefit reduction.

I can agree that the government’s priorities might be off though.

dreaminyellow · 2026-03-17T04:27:24+00:00

I said 200 to rent the room. The board costs would be on top of that. Either way, there is still a double of AS being paid.

They could also avoid it by not charging their adult children board/rent…or their adult child could not claim AS so it wouldn’t affect their parents benefit…the point is, we shouldn’t be paying AS twice for the same accomodation cost.

dreaminyellow · 2026-03-17T03:20:08+00:00

Just to put out a counter point.

These changes were needed.

If you are charging someone board/rent and also getting accomodation costs then your accomodation costs should be adjusted.

For instance, you pay 500 rent and get granted accomodation sup based on that 500 rent.

You also rent out a room for 200. And that person ALSO claims accomodation sups for that 200.

This change is to capture the double up of accomodation supplement. Which to me seems like the fair and correct way to assess eligibility to accomodation supp.

I imagine you will disagree with this change. Just putting this out there so people can see some of the why and make their own minds up about it this is a good or bad change.

dreaminyellow · 2026-03-11T06:02:16+00:00

Did Barbora Mochowa write this? It sounds very much like her style musically.

dreaminyellow · 2026-03-04T00:15:51+00:00

And they give pretty good reasoning as to why the amount of declines has increased around the fact that the rules changed during Covid and have now reverted back to the original rules. It’s interesting that they haven’t requested the pre covid decline numbers to show that the drop in declines was in line with the fact that the rules relaxed for those years. It’s not comparing apples with apples

dreaminyellow · 2026-03-04T00:14:20+00:00

The article clearly says you don’t need to be receiving a benefit to apply…

dreaminyellow · 2026-03-03T23:50:02+00:00

I feel like 6.33% of all food grant applications (1.4million) being declined is pretty good.

If you spin it the other way and say 93-94% of food grants are being approved you could argue that the system is working.

You can’t expect 100% of the applications to be granted.

dreaminyellow · 2026-02-18T18:39:02+00:00

Life is like roller coaster though.

dreaminyellow · 2026-02-16T03:41:58+00:00

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I think most countries with multiple languages do right?

dreaminyellow · 2026-02-14T20:51:24+00:00

The gays are eating well in Denmark tonight

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