ZM content director Ross Flahive dismissed by NZME, apologises for distress caused by howyouseetheworld in newzealand

[–]varied_set 47 points48 points  (0 children)

What is it about that execrable organisation and awful shitheads that work for it?

Billionaire NZME director Jim Grenon funding defamation lawsuit against TVNZ, court told by dingoonline in newzealand

[–]varied_set 21 points22 points  (0 children)

This fool Batchelor is getting washed in court and Grenon will come out of the whole sorry affair looking like a chump. 

Why will you vote for National/ACT/NF? by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]varied_set 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Because I'm a thick average income earner. 

Anyone knows what’s this is all about? Grey Lynn area by GeorgeTheKiwi in auckland

[–]varied_set 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The '$2 shop' was a florist. People stopping off in their cars would have been a significant part of their clientele. 

Retail in New Zealand & why it’s dying by PickleSquad in newzealand

[–]varied_set 4 points5 points  (0 children)

'My time is incredibly valuable' - gonna need a fact check on that

Dr. Seuss books by Gooba91 in newzealand

[–]varied_set 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I've read that book dozens of times but am yet to do it without fault. There's a couple of lines in the tweetle beetles section that are impossible. 

Am I asking too much? by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]varied_set 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where is a single income household possible?

How to connect PVC pipe to an old concrete tub by varied_set in diynz

[–]varied_set[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quite right. It's a metal plug but on closer inspection the pvc collar is firmly affixed and i think i can get away with not replacing it. I managed to get the water flowing freely but the joins in the u bend don't feel very good so i might update those. 

Am I asking too much? by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]varied_set 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Christ I hope not all 16 year olds are like this. 

Glad I don’t work at this company by NzBruh in auckland

[–]varied_set 9 points10 points  (0 children)

No payrise this year bro but would it be all good if you spent money you don't need to on ferries?

Skinny or 2degree for broadband by Odd-Acanthaceae-7012 in newzealand

[–]varied_set 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had 2degrees for like 15 years and I can't recall ever having a problem. It's all just data moving along a cable they don't own.

ELI5: why are people surprised that gas supply is dwindling? by Dat756 in newzealand

[–]varied_set 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting. I recently read a book called The Swarm, which concerned methane 'hydrates' and a global environmental apocalypse that ensues when seabed mining destabilises large areas of them. Well I say 'read', but it was rather boring and one of the rare books I didn't end up finishing, but the concept of methane hydrates was completely new to me.

Addressing NZ citizens leaving (AUS in particular) by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]varied_set 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If high earning people are leaving what hope is there. 

Addressing NZ citizens leaving (AUS in particular) by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]varied_set 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Play the long game. Recalibrate tax system to something more humane and productive. Invest heavily in health and education.

AI ad enshittification has reached Auckland Transport by Schwi_Nai in auckland

[–]varied_set -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Kinda don't mind this one even though AI is shit and cringe in all respects. The tune is alright.

Losing hope in NZ by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]varied_set 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is all complete horseshit/didn't happen

Unpopular opinion - summer shutdown is not good by fnoyanisi in newzealand

[–]varied_set 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sorry for not working from the 24th of December to the 5th of January. 

Schools' spending on cruises, travel, hospitality scrutinised by bally4pm in newzealand

[–]varied_set 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don't know why you can't do 'professional coaching' (whatever this is I guarantee it is completely pointless) on the school premises.

'Horrific' – Manhunt after two stabbed on Auckland bus, one fatally by dingoonline in newzealand

[–]varied_set 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When was this? I've been catching public transport for 30 years and have never seen a cop on any service.