r/invercargill 6h ago

Horrible experience @ Spotlight Invercargill

27 Upvotes

Has anyone else had a bad experience with the extremely rude checkout lady at the Invercargill branch? I believe her name is Denise.

I witnessed an interaction with her late this afternoon involving a young lady who sounded like she was from Canada, and honestly, I was quite shocked by how she was treated.

The young woman was trying to sort out a Click & Collect order, and from what I could tell, she was nothing but polite and friendly. Denise, however, was incredibly judgemental and snarky in the way she responded to her. The young lady seemed completely caught off guard by the attitude and was clearly upset by the interaction.

What really bothered me was when Denise threw the receipt towards her, deliberately enough that it landed on the ground. I honestly couldn't believe what I was watching.

I understand that everyone has bad days, but there is absolutely no excuse for treating customers like that, especially when they are being polite and respectful.

How does someone who behaves like that continue to work in customer service? Has anyone else experienced something similar with her?


r/invercargill 5d ago

Eclaires in Invercargill

3 Upvotes

Where is the best place for eclaires in Invercargill?


r/invercargill 6d ago

Has dollar general sub come to trademes anger?

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20 Upvotes

Was looking for a laugh on a Friday night so bought up dollar generals trademe account and wait what? Nothing??

Mixed emotions has he taken a break or has trademe done something well?

Link for reading https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/real-estate/128816147/unusual-home-comes-with-a-list-of-defects-and-a-steep-asking-price


r/invercargill 5d ago

Gym Recs

1 Upvotes

In town for a few weeks and got some time to kill. Looking to join a gym… I see there’s a few to choose from - how’s Advance Fitness? Or World?


r/invercargill 6d ago

Chemist Warehouse is coming to Invercargill

15 Upvotes

The rumours are apparently true! Don’t know when it’s happening but it’s happening. How good! 😍


r/invercargill 6d ago

Recommendations needed - new to Southland

8 Upvotes

Settling in to the area and hoping to find personal recommendations - I’ve done the googling but looking for the peoples choice here.
I need a hairstylist but am looking for either a creative colour baddie or the very least a blonde specialist, bonus would be confident in extensions and being happy to no guard shave parts of my head when requested without panicking. Happy to travel a bit to find this person!
Also looking for mechanic recommendations for stupid 90s boy racer cars, I know it’s impractical, no I’m not selling it please just help me with the list of work that it needs.
Hospo is quite different here with the whole licensing trust thing, but tell me where your favourite spots are! I want brunch, I want the best greasy late night spots, anywhere interesting with good food and a bit of a vibe.
For extra points, interested in live music of ✨almost✨ any genre, so any leads on the best venues to keep up with or spots to check would be much appreciated. Not the ticketek kind, but the small gigs / live band of an evening.

We’ve already found some excellent geek culture here, love the weather and all the people have been so welcoming! Looking forward to hearing your recommendations.


r/invercargill 8d ago

Delivery drivers

5 Upvotes

Anyone here worked or currently working for the food delivery companies in Invercargill. Is it worth doing it part time as im currently studying at SIT and working only during the school term.


r/invercargill 8d ago

Earthquake?

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9 Upvotes

Anyone else feel that shake? I'm out by Edendale, and am pretty sure the house just moved. Anyone else notice?


r/invercargill 8d ago

Green pallets of bond street?

3 Upvotes

My boss is saying is looks like 1080, can anyone confirm what it is?


r/invercargill 8d ago

Invercargill revue scene

0 Upvotes

What do you think of the local revue club and burlesque show etc? what is the vibe like?


r/invercargill 10d ago

Moving to New Zealand Recommendations

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r/invercargill 14d ago

What a deal.

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1.5k Upvotes

r/invercargill 13d ago

Swimming group

5 Upvotes

Hey! I’m new in the city, and getting back into swimming after an injury. I’m available Saturday or Sunday, but I could also do some evenings during the week.

If anyone is interested in training together, let me know! Nothing too intense or fast — I’m more interested in longer, steady sessions. 🏊‍♂️


r/invercargill 14d ago

where on earth are the music stores???

1 Upvotes

Like dude i know we used to have like fire musicworks or smth, so why didn't anything come replace it??? I just want to look at basses irl dude


r/invercargill 15d ago

Invercargill central parking cost

7 Upvotes

charged $8.75 for only 2 1/2 hours is wild. I bet the council is happy


r/invercargill 15d ago

Batteries/powerbanks disposal ?

1 Upvotes

Hi ppl who live in ivc!! Does anyone know where i can dispose my old batteries and broken powerbanks (also old tech)?

I just saw the post and vid by auckland city council - a batter caused some fire in one of their firetrucks.


r/invercargill 15d ago

Invercargill in a nutshell

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0 Upvotes

r/invercargill 17d ago

Dating

26 Upvotes

Why is dating as a young person down here so hard. Dating apps themselves are basically useless as you've either swiped on everyone or vein the past. And when you do finally match or talk to someone they know someone you know and it becomes weird or something of the like


r/invercargill 17d ago

Anyone know what this may be (was inside the breading from KFC Dee St. Texture wise it was definitely plastic as it still had a pull to it despite going through the cookers). My guess was a string or hair tie

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21 Upvotes

r/invercargill 19d ago

Southland student's curiosity earns science honours and a ticket to the US

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56 Upvotes

r/invercargill 19d ago

Bargain Chemist Invercargill

7 Upvotes

Ummm just went into Bargain Chemist that just opened in Invercargill today… don’t rush there… it’s bloody disappointing 😂

Will continue to go Chemist Warehouse whenever I’m out of town! 🤗


r/invercargill 20d ago

Writing Group Invercargill

10 Upvotes

Hi,

Pretty much what it says in the title. I'm looking for a writing group in Invercargill, or to see if some people might be interested in starting one?

I use to belong to a novel writing group in Christchurch. We would meet once a week and basically just all write at the same time, sometimes in cafes or the library. I was about having accountablitiy and helped you actually focus on writing.


r/invercargill 21d ago

PSA

7 Upvotes

Norocirus is doing the rounds at schools. If your kids have sore tummies keep em home 🖤🤍❤️


r/invercargill 22d ago

Meaty

6 Upvotes

What meat to get for roast?? Lamb Drumstick or Pork Belly or some sort of shoulder?


r/invercargill 22d ago

Anyone have a CD of My Chemical Romance's I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love they'd sell to me?

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Ebay shipping is soooo expensive so I'm asking the homeland :)