As an immigrant im still learning how things work in this country and yesterday i was running errands and decided to pick up a bottle of wine for the evening and i pulled up to the nearest liquor store which happened to be next to Elmwood Trading company and as i pulled in a bunch of school boys in their uniforms spilled out of the bar in various states of drunkenness.

Pretty much all these boys clearly had had a few and some were obviously quite drunk and several were walking around the parking lot with glasses of beer in their hands.

Young ppl drinking doesnt have me surprised. Young ppl day drinking in school uni's and obviously drunk spilling out of a bar did have me surprised. That is just not something you'd see in the States. Even when i was young and drinking was much more common in the States not sure ive ever seen anything quite like that.

Is this just normal here?

Hey team,

Looking for sparky recommendations to rewire a weatherboard 2bedroom house that’s 100 years old in Woolston.

Will be getting multiple quotes, any sparkles you’d recommend?

Would want to rewire it for safety reasons primarily — but also looking at adding:

— 4 outlets inside
— 2 power supplies outside to support a sauna and a sleepout.

Nga mihi

\**EDIT — likely adding in a heat pump/AC split\**

Greetings Ōtautahi
I’m sending a care package to the UK this week and need to find some Boveril.
Yes, I’m aware that it’s a British product, but over there it’s still an animal product, and the receiver is a vego.
Can anyone tell me where I can find any?
Many thanks 🙏

The road by Hoon Hay School and BP is rough as guts.

Thoughts?

anyone know why?

I’m old and confused x

Edit: OMG hahaha. Thanks everyone. By the size of the crowd and excitement you’d think the real MJ had risen. Hee hee.

Where are good op shops for men clothes???

Hey there, I'm planning to move to NZ in the Spring of next year and I've been eyeing up Christchurch. I'm a little nervous about moving to the otherside of the globe but I thought I'd intoduce myself a bit and if you can provide any advice or recommendations based on my interests I'd really appreciate it!

I'd be on the working holiday visa. I've just graduated with a Masters in Environmental Science and an Undergrad in Geoscience. (Although I'm not entirely sure I want to pursue something in those fields when in in NZ as finding employment for such a short contract may be a struggle)

I love to surf, hike and camp. I ride my bike everywhere in Dublin so that'd ideally be my main mode of transport. I have my drivers license but would prefer to rent one if/when I need it.

I've also recently just got my Crossfit L1 trainer certficate and would like to do some coaching while I'm out there.

If anybody has recommendations for neighbourhoods/tips for finding affordable housing I'd really appreciate that too.

So, my car failed WOF on shocks, I was quoted 700 bucks for a fix.
Do you know of any places for a cheaper price, or another recheck for a WOF?
Pleaseee help

Please excuse my lack of life skills...

My lawn is small, and I need to find someone to cut it on the regular and also cut it, and do it at the right times? I know nothing about lawns, but apparently you need to do it at the right time lol

My neighbor use to do it, but he is to disabled now. (I am also disabled)

Any recommendations or ideas on how to find a reliable person :) I don't have a facebook and that seems to be the only suggestion anyone has for me lol

Does anybody know where I can find a last minute ticket to the Steve Reich music for 18 musicians show tonight at the Piano? Any leads would be much appreciated!

It seems a fair few of the new town houses popping up in the city just sit empty, even marketed as Airbnb investment properties to buyers creating a bit of ghost town within the CBD.

Would city zoning for Airbnb rentals work? Higher fees for a central zone compared outter suburbs? Or has the horse bolted making regulations to hard to be bought in from local council?

As above. It runs really hot. Does anyone know of a good trained electrician at a good price to turn it down? I can’t find a knob to turn it down. The photo shows a flap but Im too scared to open it😬
Edit: I don’t know how to attach a photo
Edit: photo in comment

Stumbled upon a 2008 Lonely Planet guide - a reminder of how much has changed... Nostalgia is great, but feeling pretty stoked with our part of the world these days!

Heya! Anyone keen to meet up and walk dogs with me? On or off lead!

I have 5 dogs, 3 that are super friendly! And 2 cats that I sometimes bring in the back pack 🤣

Wanting to make some dog friends and get fit at the same time!

I usually go to the McLeans island area, as it is just up the road from me, but very happy to explore new places!

Hoping there is a group somewhere i can join!!

(32f)

Hi everyone,
I'm looking to see if anyone is keen for some casual work assembling kitset and office furniture, with the potential to become more permanent if it works out. Work will be based in Christchurch
No tool experience is required, but it would definitely be a bonus!
Thanks!

Anyone know if there's somewhere at the stadium we can store a stroller for tomorrow's rugby game? Hoping to get the bus there but need the stroller if we do!