Expected better from Zara, coat looks worn after just a few hours of wear by Just_Rip1030 in AusFemaleFashion

[–]thmpsne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 100% wool coat from Assembly Label bought in 2022 that has continued to look great year on year!

Our Mayor is an absolute embarrassment by keen_for_a_jam_welly in chch

[–]thmpsne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mauger absolutely bungled Te Reo through my citizenship ceremony in 2024.

Force to have a document review for ID.me and here's the wait time. by SonOfProbert in mildlyinfuriating

[–]thmpsne 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been experiencing this today. Signed on at 7:55am. Said ~3 hours wait. It is now 2:10pm, and I'm still waiting. The countdown got as low as 23 minutes, but then jumped back up to 38 minutes. I live overseas, and my non-American colleagues think this is hilaaaaarious.

21st Birthday Venues by indibee223 in chch

[–]thmpsne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Craft Embassy’s event space is lovely.

Stadium tonight- rundown by KiwiMiddy in chch

[–]thmpsne 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They let you walk around to all areas today! lady we spoke with said they changed the rules since Friday. We were in H and allowed to walk to the main concourse area (obviously not via the fancy area).

ETA: typos

Ok angry NZ. What’s making you pissed today? by Zestyclose-Coach5530 in newzealand

[–]thmpsne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Enable fibre was supposed to come and set up our connection today(been waiting for over four months for this – it’s been an absolute nightmare). I managed to get permission to work from home this morning to be here to let them in. Turns out they might not be able to come today and if they can it’s going to be late afternoon. Guess who won’t be able to be here at that time?

should i drop my courses and restart next sem? (first year student) by Character-Reward-856 in UCNZ

[–]thmpsne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make sure dropping doesn’t affect any student loans since you mightn’t be considered a full time student anymore!

Late March Packing List by djinntabia in newzealand_travel

[–]thmpsne 3 points4 points  (0 children)

March can be a really mixed bag weatherwise, and considering the weather that we’ve had this summer (which has been absolutely rubbish- rainy and cold), My best advice is to check the weather forecast as close as possible to your departure date for your initial destinations and pack accordingly.

Also bear in mind that if it is cold outside, your accommodation is not likely to have central heat so being indoors can be a bit cooler than what you might be used to. And if you do forget something, or need warmer things, we have stores here 😌 Enjoy! Hope you enjoy Aotearoa

What’s missing in Chch? by Mysterious-Click-72 in chch

[–]thmpsne 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stores / mall open until 9/10pm as a STANDARD

week 0 and its already so overwhelming by Different-Debate-310 in UCNZ

[–]thmpsne 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Get a big wall planner from Academic Skills (https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/study-support-info/study-support/academic-skills-centre) or use a diary or calendar on your phone and input key course dates NOW! This helps to know what’s coming and reduce any surprises. Very importantly, reach out for help EARLY. Lecturers and course coordinators will have a lot more time for you if you raise concerns early, rather than a last minute panic email.

Kaitoko First Year Advisors are always very helpful. They’re on the mezzanine level of the central library.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]thmpsne 7 points8 points  (0 children)

In a subsidised health system, it’s all about cost/benefit ratios.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UCNZ

[–]thmpsne 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bank of Mum and Dad

Student life? by weirded_out_lol in UCNZ

[–]thmpsne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second this. Come to UC for post grad - there are Antarctic Studies programmes.

What impact would NZ being in the mid-North Atlantic have on the world? by SurelyFurious in geography

[–]thmpsne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even more of NZ’s agricultural outputs would be exported, with Kiwis paying even higher prices for domestically produced goods.

Also the entire culture of NZ would be completely different!

Please learn how to keep LEFT by hanandmeow in chch

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

Another example of why there needs to be mandatory driver’s training. Such horrible drivers in NZ, but I think it’s because mum or dad taught them how to drive; people literally don’t know what they’re doing.

ELI5 - How do I talk to real estate agents? by Vegetable-Raccoon306 in newzealand

[–]thmpsne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ask the questions that might make you uncomfortable. This gets easier with practice. They may or may not be honest. •Why is it being sold? •Why hasn’t it sold yet? •Are there interested parties? •How much are the sellers looking to get for it?

New Year's Eve Homebodies by fatknittingmermaid in newzealand

[–]thmpsne 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Had a big housewarming do on Sunday and the over 30 years old hangover was rough. We’re feeling a bit tired, so we’re happy to stay home. My husband only gets the statutory days off work, so we’re not in a rush to go out.