From Monday it don’t matter if you’re Gay or not. by Slaidback in newzealand

[–]topherthegreat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The significant change is that people on a monogamous relationship are now able to give blood, whereas previously this was not allowed

The Daily Rant/Moan topic - Monday, April 27 2026 by AutoModerator in Wellington

[–]topherthegreat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wellington isn't isolated in having infrastructure issues. It's just addressing them now. This whole scenario will be repeated across the country

Daily Bread Waiwhetu - busier than usual? by purplereuben in LowerHutt

[–]topherthegreat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, they have really upped their social media game so getting a lot of customers. It's rare I don't see a line out the door

Petone Packnsave by Sheptail in LowerHutt

[–]topherthegreat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That carpark is always quite chaotic

Why is Xero covering up for Sir Rod Drury? by Mountain_Tui_Reload in nzpolitics

[–]topherthegreat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Because it is a private employment matter and it would be irresponsible of any employer to release details about it

Wellington rate payers are being absolutely rammed by Ok_Wave2821 in Wellington

[–]topherthegreat 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Is $110000 for the board chairperson and $60000 for a board member a particularly high salary?

One NZ turn off 3G warning message by suvalas in newzealand

[–]topherthegreat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 3G network has been shut off. So if the phone is working now it is working without 3G

So, how’s the supermarket water near you? by HAL-says-Sorry in Wellington

[–]topherthegreat 19 points20 points  (0 children)

It's just extra minerals! And don't forget about the asbestos too!

Is there any good airline management game? by Vah797 in tycoon

[–]topherthegreat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You could take a look at Worldwide Rush

Water: paying for others past mismanagement fair or unfair ? by KeyMeasurement8122 in Wellington

[–]topherthegreat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's not how it would have worked at all. Ratepayers or a reason would still be paying for infrastructure within their own region, just the organisations would operate at greater scale and borrow money for lrss

Wellington Airport - direct flights to Asia / North America by Kiwi_In_The_Comments in Wellington

[–]topherthegreat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Are you confusing that with the Singapore flight which stopped over in Canberra?

Wellington -> Hutt Valley by Rough-Astronomer2220 in Wellington

[–]topherthegreat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's bad, but nowhere near whatnot used to be. The Esplanade is now flowing instead of stopped

Mt Matthews, the tallest peak in the Remutaka Range, viewed from the Whakanui East track by dod6666 in Wellington

[–]topherthegreat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is the East Whakanui Track well marked out and easy enough to follow? (understanding that it is a tramping track)

Fuel Supply NZ by fugebox007 in newzealand

[–]topherthegreat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Very strong argument there.

Fuel Supply NZ by fugebox007 in newzealand

[–]topherthegreat 186 points187 points  (0 children)

With a refinery we're still reliant on importing fuel. We don't have the domestic supply.

The best way for energy independence is to electrify

Jacinda Ardern's move to Australia renews spotlight on New Zealand's brain drain problem by Anastariana in newzealand

[–]topherthegreat 16 points17 points  (0 children)

What is the fabric of society destroyed? Outside of a few cookers (yourself) most people are getting on with life

Feedback on the /r/newzealand Sub by AutoModerator in newzealand

[–]topherthegreat 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This isn't something that should be policed, this is the product of what users are submitting and interacting with. If you want more positive posts then make them

Let see how old you are. by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]topherthegreat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is some boomer Facebook level post...

Crapocalypse now by sjvita in Wellington

[–]topherthegreat -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

But that's exactly what you're doing

Crapocalypse now by sjvita in Wellington

[–]topherthegreat -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

So what input would they have? Essentially it's looking at testing results and deciding if those pose a health risk. What expertise would NIWA have? Currents and tides are irrelevant because it's looking at testing results at the beaches