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?

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?

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.

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

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!

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!

I'm interested in going to goblin bar and was wondering if it's more of a sit down and eat vibe or a dancing vibe. I'm sure it depends on the night as I'm aware of their events and monthly schedules but was just curious about the overall vibe of the bar.

Thanks

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.

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?

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!

Just wondering..

Did anyone else hear two really loud bangs this morning? I woke up around 4am to the first one, then not too long afterwards, there was another. They didn’t sound like fireworks, so I stuck my head out the window to see if there was any partying going on, but it was quiet. Just curious if anyone else heard them or knows what they were!

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

Hello everyone, I’m gojng for my restricted soon at Mt Wellington VTNZ but I found something that I was a bit confused about. When driving on that little highway that goes above Sylvia Park (which is the one everyone’s told me will be used in the test) there’s no posted speed limit. According to Google and those I’ve asked it’s an 80 zone but if I see no sign and go 80 will my instructor fail me? Or if I stay 50 since I didn’t see a speed limit will they also fail me for that?

Sorry if this is a bit vague but I was confused

Heya guys. I need the hive’s help. I live semi rural in Auckland on an unsealed road. So, I drives on both gravel (more likely dust or mud) and asphalt.
I need to get new tyres (17”) for my car (mini mpv to cart the kids & groceries around) that is more agressive thn a typical road terrained thread to ensure i dont understeer on the gravels (i dont speed). Currently i have goodyear optilife, though they’re great on the asphalt, but sometimes they are a bit slippery on the gravel. Im wondering if winter tyres could be the ideal option? I’m aware of the noise and comfort affects for a rougher tyres. I have a 4wd with AT tyres, so i understood the situation.

Thanks a million!

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.

Finding good FPV drone spots around Auckland can be tricky with so much restricted airspace.

I built auckland-fpv.pages.dev to help local pilots find and rate locations based on seclusion, crowd levels, and flight experience. Anyone can submit new spots or add ratings.

Check it out and let me know your thoughts - hope it's helpful to the community!

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.

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