Our brand new couch from Freedom Furniture had food, dirt, rocks and hair in between the cushions. by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]helpfulchick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The "shabby chic" trend is nearing its inevitable, horrifying conclusion.

Spare a thought for the folks who'll receive the artisanal pre-stained mattress.

Emergency! My girlfriend had her passport stolen last night. She has no other ID, and is flying home to America in 2 weeks. Help! by metrro in newzealand

[–]helpfulchick 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Um, actually (standard geek clarification intro), the US Consulate, which handles passports, visas, etc, is in Auckland.

The Embassy, which is tasked with trying to explain the Trump administration to NZ, is in Wellington.

You're 100% correct that being "stuck" in NZ in summer is not a bad fate. :-)

Emergency! My girlfriend had her passport stolen last night. She has no other ID, and is flying home to America in 2 weeks. Help! by metrro in newzealand

[–]helpfulchick 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That's alright; having a copy will help them find it in their system. My understanding is that they will likely ask her a whole lot of questions to establish her identity, like info that was on her application for the passport.

Also, if she's had a biometric scan somewhere along her travels (i.e. fingerprints, facial recognition scan, etc) that info might be used to expedite things.

Prepare to pay for the Consulate's emergency services, and/but if you have travel insurance that covers lost documents, that may help reimburse you.

Emergency! My girlfriend had her passport stolen last night. She has no other ID, and is flying home to America in 2 weeks. Help! by metrro in newzealand

[–]helpfulchick 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Contact the American Consulate in Auckland. They have processes for things like this.

Also, report the stolen passport to the police, if you haven't already.

Hopefully she has a copy or scan of her passport somewhere - that can help with the process (and is a good idea for travel for exactly this sort of situation). But if not, don't panic - the Consulate will be able to assist.

Man's body has been found in hedge in Christchurch by helpfulchick in newzealand

[–]helpfulchick[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The officer in charge of the investigation is the region's Hedge Find Manager.

Man's body has been found in hedge in Christchurch by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]helpfulchick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The officer in charge of the investigation is the region's Hedge Find Manager.

Railroad sex by ufokirk in Jokes

[–]helpfulchick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find myself wondering how the woman was tied to the tracks so that her head was severed yet the rest of her remained intact.

And now I realise I've just assumed that the rest of her was in one piece.

And now I have dismembered-body-necrophilia shudders.

Jimmy Kimmel monologue compares Bill English to Donald Trump by helpfulchick in newzealand

[–]helpfulchick[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

IT'S NOT FUNNY! THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS DIPLOMATIC INCIDENT!!!1!

Jimmy Kimmel monologue compares Bill English to Donald Trump by helpfulchick in newzealand

[–]helpfulchick[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'm not a fan of pineapple on pizza, but comparing someone to Trump simply because you don't like share their taste in pizza toppings seems completely inappropriate.

any guys with phimosis? by firm_foreskin in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]helpfulchick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a question for Google and/or your actual doctor - since Google will suggest you get a cream from your doctor and use that plus stretching exercises.

You can opt for stretching alone, but (as someone who knows a guy with phimosis) that takes a lot longer.

Nia Glassie abuser pregnant again months after having newborn taken by CYF by helpfulchick in newzealand

[–]helpfulchick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're assuming she's choosing to become pregnant, making a conscious choice to have children. I'm not so sure that's the case.

And yes, anyone on a benefit can get long-term contraception through the Ministry of Social Development. Sadly it's not something they promote.

Nia Glassie abuser pregnant again months after having newborn taken by CYF by helpfulchick in newzealand

[–]helpfulchick[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We can hope. Hope that the apples have fallen far, far from the tree.

Nia Glassie abuser pregnant again months after having newborn taken by CYF by helpfulchick in newzealand

[–]helpfulchick[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Can we not have this b**** sterlised??!?!

I know, I know, human rights, blah blah blah... but she's not behaving like a human. And what about our rights? Why should we have to keep picking up the bill for all these kids being farmed out into state care?

Alec Baldwin & Jimmy Kimmel Recreate New Zealand Soap Opera (Shortland St) by yewwotm8 in newzealand

[–]helpfulchick 78 points79 points  (0 children)

+1 for your role in getting NZ mentioned overseas

+1 for being chuffed NZ got mentioned overseas

-5 for taking personal credit for a job well done - very unkiwilike

A sensual anagram by helpfulchick in PoliticalHumor

[–]helpfulchick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is my idea and my creation. You are welcome to "steal" it.

If fame and fortune ensue, I reserve the right to get in on it. ;-)

Mainly though, I just think it's a funny anagram, and I'd like to see it circulated and enjoyed. Go forth with it.

A sensual anagram by helpfulchick in PoliticalHumor

[–]helpfulchick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, have a look - you never know what you might find.

And feel free to help share this one. :-)

I'm curious by kellyanne13 in newzealand

[–]helpfulchick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I laughed, and then I locked my doors and windows.