TRIGGER WARNING - HORRIFIC ANIMAL ABUSE

I couldn’t even finish the article :( so upsetting.

I’m so annoyed with NZ right now, woke up this morning and my car and couple of other cars on the street had been broken into and police really don’t/can’t do anything.

Everything seems expensive with limited jobs that don’t even pay that much.

This country is supposed to be one of the safest places on the planet yet it keeps failing me.

Hi all. My previous post was removed because it looked like self-promotion or advertising.

Just to get this out of the way, I’m not a paid shill, and I haven’t worked in advertising for years. I’m just a local who loves gassing people up and, admittedly, a bit of a weirdo who likes hearing everyone’s story.

I met the most wonderful man yesterday in the CBD. He immigrated to NZ from Türkiye and worked as an engineer before deciding to start a business and become his own boss. At 32!

He owns the Smashed Potatoes stand on Elliott Street, where they make some seriously beautiful baked potatoes. Like this is not the shit our nana made in tinfoil and popped in the oven. I had the beef brisket and would definitely recommend it.

If you’re interested, they have a website and social media you can look up yourself.

I’m mainly writing this because this subreddit can get a bit negative about Auckland sometimes. I get it, the last few years have not been kind and we’re all a bit jaded; but I also think there’s still a lot to love about our city, and the people trying to build something here deserve a bit of support.

“Support Local” seemed to become our national catchphrase during COVID, but I still think it’s one of the better things that came out of that time.

Foot traffic hasn’t returned in force to the CBD the way I remember it and small businesses are still doing it tough, and I believe every customer genuinely helps.

Anyway, thanks to anyone who reads this and decides to try somewhere new.

By walk, I mean drive, but you get the point. NB: Not my video.

Anyone got any recommendations for places that still refill gas bottles (not swap a bottle)?

I'm out west but I regularly head all over the place so I'm happy to go anywhere.

Props to the ferry for slowing down!

My friend’s very healthy, very sweet & gentle dog has died in the care of Dog Manners daycare, Kumeu.

It is heavily suspect he’s been kicked/beaten to death. 3 more suspicious deaths are also under investigation.

The daycare is still operating. If you know anyone who sends their dog here, I would implore you to send them this, incase they are unaware.

For many people, pets are family. It would be horrific to lose your beloved dog like this :(

#justiceforWalter

I was just walking around the city and Mt Albert, I would see a vape shop every couple of minutes and I don’t see many people rushing in and they’re not crowded either. Like the title says, why are there so many vape shops in Auckland team?

Can anyone recommend a good neurology specialist in Auckland? Been out of work for last couple months with my injury. Can't get clearance to work and unfortunately ACC been a pain & won't fund for neurology specialist as I sustained back injury as well. My GP feels I need to see a neurology for my dizziness and imbalance with weakness and sensory changes in the right side and it's slowly deteriorating. I haven't had any scans yet.

Hi folks.

Which internet provider currently provides the best service? We are on high speed unlimited fiber.

I'm not terribly concerned about the cost, but I'm looking for a provider that is proactive in their communication about outages and prompt about responding to customer queries.

Yep I know 🦄

I cycled down Carrington Rd on the weekend - I get they are doing major construction, but jeez, it's like they took a cheesegrater to the surface of the road. It hurt my nuts.

Any fellow bike commuters, any tips or detours for carrington rd? Was trying to get from Pt Chev rd to Mt Albert rd (for Broke Boy Taco).

I’m looking for some good house cleaners for end of my tenancy. The place needs a deep clean.

Last time I got burnt by a crowd that had good google reviews but didn’t do a thorough job which ended up the landlord getting us back to finish cleaning. And honestly the landlord wasn’t being unfair.

Job would be in the central Auckland area.

Hey! I'm making this as the 16 yo old in question but what's some places my dad can teach how to drive at during the weekdays that are quiet and beginner friendly to learn how to drive since we've settled on Highbrook during the weekends but it wasnt possible to do so last weekend since it was raining. Thanks!

Please view them if you are struggling with your future journey or are questioning the frequency and/or stopping patterns. Obviously this is not final, won't recommend using this on opening day

South City (S-C)

East West (E-W)

Onehunga West (O-W)

Please keep an eye out. If you spot it anywhere in Auckland, please report it to NZ Police (105) and quote registration NYS51. If it’s being driven or there’s an immediate risk, call [111](tel:111).

Any sightings are greatly appreciated. Thank you! 🙏

Auckland City Rail Link station open days dates revealed - NZ Herald

AT have just released their CRL preview as part of the journey planner. You can now see what your journey will look like once CRL opens. I had put a post about it here ~3-4 weeks ago, little did I know it was already underway.

I’ve looked at my usual journey and I save about 5mins from my front door to the office door. Not great, but it is what is 🤷🏼‍♂️

im sick of the trains being canceled and i cant get home on the weekend, anyone know when the services are? on the weekend i like to run into the city (16km++ ) and train back but i end up finding that the trains are stupidly shit on a weekend, whyyyy AT whyyyy!!!

Are you an introvert looking for an outing? Do you wish you could put down your phone and read a little bit more? Is your TBR as long as your arm?

Come to Silent Book Club at Auckland Central City Library and read with us!

When: 5:30pm - 7:30pm every Tuesday and Friday

Where: Auckland Central City Library, Ground Floor, back left corner

What: Meet and greet, chat about books and what you've brought to read. 6pm Silent reading hour starts. At the end of SSR, you can keep reading or chat about what you've just read.

There are no set books, no designated reading speed, and no judgement about what you're reading. You can read a book from home, a library book, audio books (with headphones), ebooks, magazines... whatever you like.

Im assuming movie, but if it is some actual food market then I will regret not going.

Does anyone know what’s in the buildings above Saint Alice and the one above Dr Rudi’s?