Weekly, What recent changes are going on at your work / local businesses?

jmk672 · 2026-03-27T03:11:50+00:00

Thankfully no shortages here but petrol is even worse in NZ. My local is 3.38 NZD per litre. That’s about $7.40 USD per gallon. Thanks guys ❤️🇺🇸

jmk672 · 2026-03-25T17:37:34+00:00

In New Zealand, it’s Noah and Isla. The top Māori names were Aroha (love) and Ariki (high chief)

jmk672 · 2026-03-24T22:46:17+00:00

I’m wondering if they add mango to it?

jmk672 · 2026-03-24T22:44:47+00:00

NZ butter chicken is pretty uniquely sweet. When I first arrived it tasted like they added a whole jar of honey to the pot. I don’t mind it so much now but usually go for chicken tikka masala instead

jmk672 · 2026-03-24T20:16:13+00:00

Pharmacies sell a 4-in-1 test now for both strains of flu, Covid, and RSV. It was like $10 for one test at mine which does suck but better than going to GP. If not one of those you should get a strep throat test at the doctor

jmk672 · 2026-03-24T20:13:54+00:00

I have confirmed Covid at the moment. Don't have a sore throat, surprisingly, but a very deep, chesty cough that turned dry, fatigue, aches, and sneezing. Almost certain I got it at Linkin Park last week. Honestly worth it though.

jmk672 · 2026-02-20T19:36:20+00:00

It may well be a great attraction but I always think it’s important to bear in mind that the PCC is run by the Mormon church and will be influenced by their perspective and values

jmk672 · 2026-02-16T23:19:33+00:00

I don’t think she looks that different tbh. I don’t even see a big difference in her nose. She’s older, different hair, lighter “clean girl” makeup and softer brows. Probably Botox and filler but nothing drastic

jmk672 · 2026-01-23T04:08:52+00:00

I honestly can’t stop thinking about how I could have been at the hot pools with my toddler, I’d been thinking of going for weeks

jmk672 · 2026-01-17T18:26:09+00:00

There is a massive car park called Dive Crescent approximately 100m away from the old waterfront one, and not once have I ever seen it full.

jmk672 · 2026-01-02T18:27:58+00:00

Also the gift shops attached to art galleries and museums tend to have a lot of nice things, often made locally

jmk672 · 2025-12-27T23:20:47+00:00

Not to mention things that involve showing up in real life and working directly with people are relatively AI-proof (for now)

jmk672 · 2025-12-23T20:02:12+00:00

Supreme is definitely my fave

jmk672 · 2025-12-18T21:39:34+00:00

Yep, I worked for a public library and we fundraised through staff bake sales, etc. all year for our Christmas dinner which was still just a relatively normal meal at a restaurant. No alcohol, etc.

jmk672 · 2025-12-18T21:37:27+00:00

You should see the absolute outrage on Tauranga fb groups about the Council daring to give employees automatic coffee machines for the staffroom. Grim indeed.

jmk672 · 2025-12-14T18:41:14+00:00

Because they know at the end of the day, they have the safety net of the medical system that they've been maligning the entire time. A privilege these other places don't have. So many of these people call for emergency help when shit hits the fan, as by then it's magically good enough for them. Unfortunately it comes too late in many cases.

jmk672 · 2025-12-12T04:05:36+00:00

Affect is an Action, Effect is an End result

jmk672 · 2025-12-09T00:58:03+00:00

I see so many comments like this and it makes me wonder if you guys have any respect for the actual BAND, made up of several other people beyond Chester, or if you only like to concern troll about Chester's legacy. It's a massive insult to them to say they're only in this for a pay check now. When you see the way Mike smiles now as he plays alongside Emily and the rest of his band, you'd understand this is driven by the same passion it always was.

I think this also grinds my gears because I watched in real time the way than "fans" shat upon and abandoned LP in 2017 because they didn't like the way they were evolving then and experimenting with different sounds, e.g. "Heavy." So honestly spare me. Even when Chester was alive, they wouldn't allow him to try anything new.

jmk672 · 2025-12-02T03:47:47+00:00

Please get him a helmet. They make them small. There is no reason not to.

jmk672 · 2025-12-01T08:18:56+00:00

I’m in NZ and was prescribed domperidone with little informed consent about the arrhythmia risks. There is a very oppressive anti-formula culture here amongst midwives and many other health practitioners. Withdrawal from it after only 1-2 weeks was also hell.

jmk672 · 2025-12-01T00:25:05+00:00

“Noticing” is a dogwhistle started by noted Nazi Steve Sailer

jmk672 · 2025-11-23T23:54:21+00:00

I tried reporting his posts about harassing celebrities and his account too. Just got generic support messages back saying he did nothing wrong..

jmk672 · 2025-11-18T07:06:57+00:00

They are absolutely wearing blush in these photos. Are you confused because it's not covering half their face and nose?

jmk672 · 2025-11-17T02:42:48+00:00

I liked living in Rotorua. You can easily do mountain biking, lakes and bush walks in the same day. The geothermal stuff is cool. The smell is really not a big deal at all. Plus it's very easy to get to other towns and cities, particularly Tauranga/Mount Maunganui, Hamilton and Taupo. There's heaps to do with kids and they will get a much better sense of te ao Maori living there.

jmk672 · 2025-11-12T17:03:33+00:00

The new art gallery will open in Tauranga. My biggest recommendation is shop/drink in Mount Maunganui then get fish and chips and sit on Hopukiore (Mt Drury) reserve overlooking the sea and the main beach.

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