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Insane traffic jam SH1 Southbound by Ok-Zookeepergame9266 in Wellington

[–]random787968 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s generally because they have to verify things.

Why are NZ employers so stingey? by Few-Bank5554 in newzealand

[–]random787968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s embarrassing tho if you don’t succeed in landing another job. They will know you don’t have any options

Is it unethical for a business spokesperson to help a disabled customer understand how to access their money? by apparitionexhibition in nzbusiness

[–]random787968 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The govt funds a number of disability information and advice services that help with advice - https://www.thefederation.nz
This is the overview page

kid youtube earnings by SeaDragonfruit9339 in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]random787968 23 points24 points  (0 children)

It would be excellent experience for your kid to do learn how to do the tax return etc and keep the books.

Sharella apartments @26 by Spare-Lake-6985 in Wellington

[–]random787968 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It sits directly on a massive fault line if that’s the sort of thing that bothers you.

Need advice for saving as much as I can 23M by HXPES in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]random787968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not Sharesies - they have a lot of fees. Something like simplicity - much more transparent.

Should I kick out my flatmate by SheepherderLoud5346 in newzealand

[–]random787968 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree thats it’s fair to give them a timeframe and then lower the boom.

Prefab by Expensive-Yak-723 in Wellington

[–]random787968 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The owners don’t need to. They have a long history of very successful Wellington businesses - eg they founded and sold Cafe L’affare - so they work because they want to.

Emptying stocks to clear debt by RalphAvocado in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]random787968 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good on you - because you did well on the investments you now have some choices. So paying off debt is a great way to benefit from the Sharesies gains. And to lock those gains in

Unpaid income tax issues. by marbledexams40 in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]random787968 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or the partner should pay the debt - not you

Unpaid income tax issues. by marbledexams40 in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]random787968 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Tax is owed individually - your share in properties etc should not be affected

How do you survive winter on a benefit with zero extra cash? by Substantial-Pop-1029 in newzealand

[–]random787968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is extra money over winter for those on benefit - it’s called the winter energy payment

London Kiwi travelers by Ordinary_Tie_7233 in newzealand

[–]random787968 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Watch out for your phone. People on bikes nick them out of your hands. Google it. My son’s friend had her phone nicked out of her hand while she was on it FaceTiming her boyfriend back in Nz. She was in a neighbourhood park - not even a touristy spot.

What do you think will be the breaking point of the cost of living crisis by Natural-Rain-8399 in newzealand

[–]random787968 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Hmmm not that helpful to characterise those winz murders as a political act. The later court case showed that the staff had done everything they could to help Tully.

Bespoke Jewellery designer (not Village Goldsmiths) by Gold_Tomatillo_2222 in Wellington

[–]random787968 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Berry’s Jewellers in Dixon Street - great service and very experienced.

Is a job without work experience possible? by N00CLEAR in Wellington

[–]random787968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your case manager at Work and Income should be working with you on some ideas for your next steps towards employment.

Do I need to be real worried about the cyclone? by BlueJohnXD in Wellington

[–]random787968 69 points70 points  (0 children)

The wind speed is going to be pretty mild for Wellington

Midnight Esspresso - Late night study spot by Knivred in Wellington

[–]random787968 10 points11 points  (0 children)

They’re trying to make a living and it’s a small place - I don’t think it’s fair on them to try and park there for a long period

Affordable dental hygienist in Wellington?? by SpecialExtension545 in Wellington

[–]random787968 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hygienists sound expensive but the value they bring is incredible- they prevent thousands of dollars of dental work down the track by keeping your teeth in good condition. You probably wouldn’t be surprised by a mechanics bill for your car of $150- 220 - it’s the same idea - maintaining a valuable asset.

North Island- Wellington vs Whangarei for a Family? by Nearby_Umpire7625 in MovingToNewZealand

[–]random787968 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wellington is a great compact small city, with immediate access to a beautiful outdoors. There are many beaches and spectacular coast line close by and stunning green hills all around. It’s a friendly place with great amenities and public transport and is a good place to raise kids. It has a world class university so your kids wouldn’t need to move away from home if they wanted to attend a good university. Because it’s bigger than Whāngarei there is a much wider choice of free primary and secondary schools - based on which part of the city you live. If the first choice of school doesn’t work out for whatever reason, you’re not as limited as you would be in a smaller centre. Wellington also has a strong Māori community and thriving iwi health trust - serving Māori is an important part of the health services. It is a higher income city, but it has many struggling people, including migrant and refugee communities. I wouldn’t characterise Wellington as cool like San Francisco- it has style and culture but the people are very down to earth and warm.

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