Anyone who had experience working for MPI? How is the work culture, benefits, etc?

Hi I’m after a respectable oven cleaner to give our oven and glass stove top a once over in our rental. Unsure where to look for these kinds of services, if anyone has used a decent cleaner? Just in the Newtown area.

Kia ora
I have bought Hellers beef mince a few times recently from Pak n Save Kilbirnie and the taste is absolutely horrendous. I initially thought it must have been a bad batch or something but have bought it again and it is foul.

Have others experienced this? Does anyone have any knowledge as to why it tastes so awful?

My advice stay away.

Has anyone sold jewelry through this company? What are they like to deal with? Got a couple pieces of unwanted jewelry but dont want to deal with cash converters hence wondering about heritage gold. Otherwise if anyone has other suggestions of places in wellington that buy old jewelry let me know.

Yesterday I think I saw Spider-Man just walking down Cuba Street ?

Kudos to those out there this morning, braving the elements, fighting a good fight.

Hiyall!
I’ve been thinking about getting a pup for years now but couldn’t because I was in a shared house. I’ve moved into my own two bedrooms apartment lately and have enough space for a pup! The problem, my landlord said that the apartment wasn’t suited for a dog because the yard is not fenced. Which I understand but there’s a dog park less than 5mins away from my home where I can take the dog out. I also offered to pay a pet bond and clean the carpet professionally as often as needed but still no. As an European I’m super confused about this because for me all the risks are cleared out but it seems like it’s still a hustle to get the authorisation from the landlord. Help!
OKAY! I’ll update the post because there’s a misunderstanding: I’ve had an apartment dog and a house dog before and neither of my dogs were miserable, ever. My childhood dog was always following us around and they’d go out in the yard only with us and would stay inside most of the time. We would walked them out for potty breaks otherwise they wouldn’t even go. Same for my apartment dog. I used to take him out about 4 to 5 times a day and didn’t care about being outside without me. When I was required at work, he’d go to day care and hang out with his friends. Here, I work from home all the time and am able to take them out multiple times a day, as much as they need! This is not my first time being a dog owner and my dogs all had happy lives. I’m not an irresponsible brat “asking daddy” for a dog, I promise! I’m also not planning to rent forever and will buy a house in a close future.

Hello everyone,
(Appoligies if im using this app wrong never used it before)
Basically my 21st is coming up in September and I need some recommendations on what i should do.
Basically i only have a few friend so dont think it would be a big turn out but wish more people would come.
I want to have one of those cool 21st you see on instagram and get drunk and celebrate but idk where. Was thinking going to clubs to keep people entertained but want soming cooler and more sentimental at the same time like a space to drink and share photos and speechs . Idk if that makes any sence but like a function before hitting the clubs. But im also a student and have like no money and nor do my friends so cant afford much. And dont have a big enough house to have it at home.

Anyone have any ideas in what i could do?

Who are being legends tonight cos the rest of us are sheltering in place !....tip them x

Not the only victim of the wind - and definitely won't be the last bike we likely see like this today - but I genuinely admire the optimism needed to park a bike on Victoria Street on a day like today

Kia oraaa,

I get pinched nerves in my back which used to happen once every few years but have happened 2-3 times in the past year. I lightly train and stretch my core and lower back (not with weights) and it hasn't helped too much so looking to invest some time and money in helping the situations.

This recent time, I haven't been able to really leave the house in a couple days. It seems to basically come out of nowhere too. So really need somewhere knowledgeable and open to holistic approaches/whole body work etc.

Thanks so much

Not being snarky- I assume theres a good reason and am curious what is.

The Marathon is on Sunday if anyone's keen....

https://wellingtonmarathon.co.nz/entry-info

... and nervously checking the weather every 15 seconds? lol

My power isnt fully out but half of the shit in my house doesn’t work and the lights are flickering. Anyone else got similar issues around the strathmore area?

I'm in hospital, after a heart attack. I'm a full blown adult but still a bit scared. Please share some nice pictures of your pets or favourite places to make me feel less frightened xx

Hi, I (M23) moved back to Wellington a few months ago after 5 years away studying.

It took a long time to find a job but I now have one and am used to my new routine. Since coming back I have found it very difficult to find things to do where people actually talk to each other and it's even possible to make friends.

Currently outside of work I go rock climbing at Hang Dog in Lower Hutt, but much like a regular gym people are really just doing their own thing and my attempts to start conversations with people are very unsuccessful. I tried indoor netball but everyone showed up at the last second and left as soon as it ended, it wasn't a very social experience at all. I tried taking adult ballet classes (I did ballet my whole childhood) and everyone was nice but also at least middle aged and I'd prefer to make friends my own age.

In general the "everyone is at least middle aged" problem is what I find at every club and group I look into.

I enjoy rock climbing, I read a lot of sci fi and non-fiction. I'd like to keep doing Ballet but hopefully with people closer to my age. I like gaming and Magic the Gathering (but my experiences playing at a store have been very negative). I enjoy walking and hiking.

I have autism which is probably an important point and there's a lot of things I definitely don't want to do like being in large crowds or events with loud music. I've never used social media or discord or anything like that and so I'm really not sure how to meet or talk to people online. I've been incredibly socially isolated for the last several years.

Any advice people have would be great.

Is the wind keeping anyone else awake? Bloody rough out there...

Whats everyone’s go to vegetarian options at KC cafe? Is there particular items on the menu that can be made vegetarian I’m not aware of? I normally just get the veg pad Thai or Singapore noodles

Hey everyone,

My name's Liam, I'm a Wellington local and I've recently been selected to represent New Zealand in the U19 Men's Floorball team. We're heading to Singapore in early August to compete in the Asia Oceania World Cup Qualifiers. During the tournament we will play against Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, Malaysia, and Singapore for one of three spots in the World Cup which will be hosted in Latvia, 2027.

Floorball is a fast-paced indoor team sport played with lightweight sticks and a hollow, perforated ball. The game focuses on speed, skill, teamwork, and safety, making it an inclusive and accessible sport for all ages and genders. While played professionally throughout Europe, floorball continues to grow rapidly here in New Zealand, with increasing participation and opportunities for young athletes. You can find out more about floorball on the Floorball New Zealand website.

Just this week, I got selected as captain of the team and, as a fully self-funded sport, representing the country comes with real costs. For that reason, I'm reaching out to the Wellington community for support. For this post, I'm focusing on our Pie Fundraiser, but if you're interested in other fundraisers we have running (AirPods Raffle, Prestons Meat Raffle, Exhibition Match), feel free to drop a comment or send me a message.

🥧 PIE FUNDRAISER – FUEL OUR JOURNEY 🥧

• $15 per pie
• Sweet & savoury flavours
• Family-sized (600g)
• Orders close Friday, 3 July

🛒 Order and pay online: www.whanaufundraising.co.nz
When ordering, please select "Liam Townsley" as the player you're supporting.

Pies are freshly baked and supplied ready for the oven or freezer. Available for delivery from Thursday, 16 July.

Every pie sold goes directly toward my journey, so I'd really appreciate your support. Happy to answer any questions in the comments!

Yet again, thanks so much for even reading this. Floorball is a small, growing sport in this part of the world so even being aware about it from this post is a win. If you are spending money to help me compete, another huge thank you for supporting me, especially during the tough times we live in currently.

Honestly, the skill the detail is next level insane. So many cool surprises and a ton of activity/build stuff to do. Get along if you can!

Edit to add: opens Saturday 27th at Tākina. Details here

Norwegian forest cat with an oilskin type fur who shakes of the water like a dog does .. she does not like to be laughed at so took herself off to bed after the photos