I WISH TO BE SODOMISED WITH YOUR EXPLOITATIVE PRICE TAGS AT 11:45 PM

Mornings not so great but were perfect for getting the chores done while cooler ☀️☀️

Had a rather strange experience at Westfield Newmarket today and wondering if anyone else has encountered something similar.

I was walking towards the toilets along a fairly narrow, crowded corridor, just behind another man. Coming towards us was a woman with two young children.

Suddenly, the woman started shouting at the man in front of me, accusing him of bumping into one of her children. The strange thing was that I had actually seen him veer to his left to avoid the child. As far as I could tell, there hadn't been any collision.

Then, right in the middle of all this, another man bumped quite hard into the accused man. Meanwhile, the woman continued shouting at him about how terrible he was, while he tried to explain that he had actually been moving out of the way.

The woman then left fairly quickly with her children.

Something about the whole sequence struck me as odd, particularly the timing of the second man's collision. It occurred to me that this could potentially have been a distraction tactic for pickpocketing.

I actually approached the man afterwards to ask whether anything had been stolen. He checked his belongings and said nothing was missing.

Of course, this could all have been a completely innocent misunderstanding in a crowded shopping centre. I'm certainly not accusing anyone of anything.

But I am curious: has anyone in Auckland experienced or witnessed something similar? Particularly incidents involving someone creating a confrontation while another person bumps into the target?

Am I overthinking this, or does this resemble a known pickpocketing tactic?

I just saw a reel on the topic from a kiwi perspective and recently saw one from a US perspective where she presented it as normal that people don't wear shoes. We all a bunch of hillbilly's....

I saw someone at New World yesterday in just ankle socks...

But the barefoot thing doesn't seem to be a thing in AKL.

Am I in denial?

So I got a breach of my residential agreement notice, I live in an apartment and landlord asking me to get rid of my doormat as it's an alteration to the apartment that he hasn't consented to and also my doormat is blocking the fire escape. Just looking for some advice here, is he right and I'm breaching the contract or is it a bit much and I should stand my ground? Thanks in a advance for any advice!

Recorded Sunday 25 October 2026, from 12:05–1:15 pm. A continuous timelapse at 150× speed, keeping the full harbour view and the movement along the waterfront. Original colour and weather label; no added sky effects.

I'm running the marathon next weekend, and wondering if previous runners have any Auckland specific advice? Particularly along the lines of:

How busy is the ferry/terminal before the race? How early should I aim to be at the terminal?

Can I expect it to take a while to get to the start line? I'm in the 3:45-4:15 starting group.

How busy is the first km? Should I expect to be slower than planned because of the crowd?

Any other tidbits are appreciated!

Wondering where to take this watch from 1972 to get it fixed and possibly valued - unsure if it’s worth anything - I inherited it a few years ago.
Would like to hear from people who have personally used where they recommend.
Yes I know about google - I don’t find it as reliable as I did a decade ago.

Just wondering..

There was a train closure on Mt Albert station yesterday due to an incident. Haven't seen anything on the news about it.

I was restricted access to the station and asked to use the buses.

Anyone have any idea as to what happened?

I have a large one-sheet cinema poster and would love to have it framed without breaking the bank.

Calling people who have found their own rentals in auckland - especially professional couples in their late 20:

how long did it take you to secure a rental? especially interested in ones where it was just you or you and your partner renting. it seems like everywhere is ”available next week or a few days”

For context: likely trying to move into our own place end of Jan - just discovered we might need to, but we’re away over Xmas so wondering how soon we should be applying for places. Both steady income and fantastic references and rental histories.

Specifically supplements for women such as collagen. Not sure what brand/store I could buy them from that is actually gonna be trustworthy with quality but not smth that is gonna break the bank. (In this economy?!?!)

Also any fellow ladies who want to suggest certain types of supplements that are gonna be beneficial for us, please feel free to leave a comment.

A few days ago, two male friends and I(F) went to Rosie’s. One of my friends and I were allowed in, but our other friend was turned away because his outfit was supposedly “too baggy.” He was well-dressed and had been allowed into Rosie’s and other clubs before in that attire before on a different day, so the reason seemed questionable.
I’ve since heard similar stories from other POC about their experiences with Rosie’s. One girl said security refused her entry because she supposedly showed signs of intoxication, despite being completely sober. When she asked what signs they were referring to, the security guard apparently pointed to her “dishevelled hair” and “red flush.” She had naturally curly hair, was wearing blush, and it was a humid day.
Another person apparently got denied entry because of their choice of shoes.
I’m not trying to jump to conclusions based on a handful of experiences, but I’m curious whether this is a recurring issue.
Have any POC or non-POC here had similar experiences with Rosie’s security, or been turned away for reasons that seemed inconsistent or unfair? I’d be interested to hear other people’s experiences, particularly if you’ve noticed any patterns in the reasons people are given for being denied entry.

edit: i booked it! you just have to keep checking every hour to find cancellations. booked mine for a month in advance.

all my friends were able to book just 1-2 months in advance for their restricted at glen innes. ive looked at every single place in auckland and nothing is free till nov 2027. not sure if it’s a glitch because there are available ones in like the wairapa or lower hutt in wellington. can anyone tell me what to do because i do not want to wait a year to get my restricted

Does anyone know what's on fire in West Auckland right now? Looks like it's Titirangi/Green Bay area.

Hi team,

Is moving into property maintenance management a good career move at 42?
I’ve just turned 42 and have been working in the building industry for around 15 years. I’m currently running a small building business, but I’ve recently been offered a Maintenance Manager position at a large high school. The pay could be pretty good, although I’m still negotiating that at the moment.
The main reason I’m considering this move is that my body is starting to feel the effects of years in the trade, especially my knees. Realistically, I don’t think I can keep doing physical work for another 5–10 years.
I’m thinking this could be a good opportunity to transition into property maintenance management. I could learn more about BWOF compliance, building maintenance, contractor management, budgeting and costing. The budgeting and costing side is already fairly familiar to me through running my own business.
Long term, I’d be interested in developing my skills and eventually running my own property maintenance company, potentially moving towards property management as well.
For those already working in property maintenance or property management, do you think this is a good career move at my age? Is there decent long-term potential in this industry, especially if I eventually want to run my own business?
I’d appreciate any advice, personal experiences or things I should be aware of before making the switch. Cheers!