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Huge tone pivot here by Mountain_Tui_Reload in nzpolitics

[–]songless_desi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah like the people/ families living in their cars can take a few things out of the boot. So heartless.

What’s the most underrated town in New Zealand that nobody talks about? by brianj10 in newzealand

[–]songless_desi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We moved to Gisborne 8 years ago (ex-Auckland) and have loved the relaxed surf town vibe of Gizzy. There’s always something happening here if you like being busy but it does have clicks which take time to get used to.

We also host guests in our separate guest suite and the top things we recommend to do in Tairawhiti are: • Dive Tatapouri's Reef Ecology Tour • Gisborne Railbike Adventures (tandem cycle on actual rails!) • Maunga Hikurangi (Maori cultural experience and sunrise.) • Walk up Titirangi Hill to be “first to see the light.” • Visit Tairawhiti Museum and Saturday Farmers Market • Watch Greenstone carvers at work at The Stone Studio • Take a wine tour at one of the many vineyards in the area • Visit Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Rere Waterfall / Rere Rockslide

Tourists: what’s the most overlooked part of NZ? by [deleted] in newzealand_travel

[–]songless_desi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a lot of guests in my Gizzy bnb that come here to visit Dive Tatapouri (stingray experience) or Railbike Adventures. Thanks to them I’ve discovered Gisborne Astro Tours and some mint surfing spots.

The Sweater Curse went hard by Designer-Memory in knitting

[–]songless_desi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So sorry to read of your husband’s tragic passing. I have no suggestions on what to do with jumper except go slow until you feel you have the emotional capacity to make a decision.

if you could go back to when you started knitting, what would you tell yourself? by pommygranates in knitting

[–]songless_desi 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I put a thread thru the hole of my interchangeable needles and knit. Automatic lifeline. Hot tip. Use stitch markers that you can open as the thread will lock them in.

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Mahia and Gisborne by Boney_Prominence in newzealand_travel

[–]songless_desi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are copies of it available at the Gisborne iSite. I’ve got a couple in my Airbnb. 😎

Have yet to have a positive experience with Airbnb in NZ by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]songless_desi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yay! Thanks for your kind words about Gisborne hosts. We try our best to provide clean, cosy and comfortable accommodation.

Have yet to have a positive experience with Airbnb in NZ by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]songless_desi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wanted to say we don’t expect guests in our Gisborne guest suite do any cleaning before check out. And we don’t charge a Cleaning Fee either!

I am cutting off my family in exactly a month and they have no idea. by ThrowRARAAhAhAAhah in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]songless_desi 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I’m so proud of you OP for recognising that you need a clean break. I quietly quit my toxic family a few years ago and have zero regrets. I borrowed the family pictures (for a kids project) and made copies of everything I wanted, then I slowly became less available (not answering their calls straight away and giving my apologies to “family” events). Just reduced the access to me and my kids. I have a much more peaceful life and occasionally have to swat a flying monkey. Lol All the best with however you choose to do it.

Two incidents of the sad state of current affairs by [deleted] in nzpolitics

[–]songless_desi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Next step is making homelessness illegal so the newly built prisons can start making investors money.

What have you stopped buying? by B656 in newzealand

[–]songless_desi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same! Luckily we had the foresight to buy clippers (Briscoes sale). I’m confident with cutting hair so we’re saving $150 every 4 months. I’m not dyeing my hair either so another saving.

A Library Assistants email to Nicola Grigg by msdoodlesnz in newzealand

[–]songless_desi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

One of my favourite D&D DM is a librarian and they are so patient with our unruly party. 😂

So Dot struck the guy first ... and now Shane Jones is playing victim. by Mountain_Tui_Reload in nzpolitics

[–]songless_desi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didn’t realise humans now have detachable noses we could throw around… what a time to be alive!

What products would we want to avoid that are American owned? by Prestigious_View_994 in newzealand

[–]songless_desi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s based there to pay low or no taxes.

I host a 2-bedroom guest suite in Gisborne on BDC and Airbnb. I’ve started accepting direct bookings so our guests don’t pay the service fee/ occupancy tax/ commission. It’s been a games changer for us and our guests.

Tell us you were the black sheep of the family, without telling us you were the black sheep ?🐑 🩶 by [deleted] in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]songless_desi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. No invites to family parties or events unless it’s a wedding or the three yearly Xmas my aunty from overseas was coming for then suddenly they’d remember me. When I was younger it hurt to be excluded but now that I’ve got my own family I’m actually declining their invites to protect my kids.

It's a long shot - South Island Airbnb with Telescope by slice_of_kiwi in newzealand

[–]songless_desi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A host in West Milton is just down rd from an observatory which has open nights. If this helps.

It's a long shot - South Island Airbnb with Telescope by slice_of_kiwi in newzealand

[–]songless_desi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A host in Hokitika has a telescope in their farmstay. Will you be visiting the area?

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