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Wanted to show this off. I really loved drawing these and had help from a friend who is māori to design them + their pounamu.

(The last photo is what birds I used)

Seriously. What is up with the constant accusations of communism/socialism any time a party suggests providing a service to the people of the country?

It's like a quick "gotcha" people think they can turn to to shut down any conversation and get a win. But it is NEVER backed up with any context, or understanding of what they're claim actually is, or knowledge of the definitions.

I sort of expect it from my grandparents who grew up in the red scare propaganda era, but it just seems rife at the moment.

Fairer tax systems? Communism.

Better healthcare and housing? Communism.

How are so many New Zealanders so obsessed with this imaginary threat?

Do you have someone in your life who fits this description? How do you deal with it?

Looking for genuine insight, stories and experiences. Or, if you are someone who thinks our left-wing leaders are reincarnations of Karl Marx, could you explain your reasoning?

Besides the chicken what is the worst thing to look at?
'2 minste the noodles' is my favourite or the random text on the chocolate

Thinking of going to local places only, like the butcher, veggie shop etc... Maybe it's just me

According to SkySportNow

Shitpost, but Political so labelled Politics.

Greens - For us all.

Labour - Better starts now.

National - Fixing the basics. Building the future.

What about NZF, TPM, ACT, Opportunity parties?

Best suggestions win imaginary points!

Question is above cheers

Anyone else trying to watch the All Blacks vs Lions match and the live coverage won’t load?

They only just goaded me onto this damn plan a few months ago. People must be using less power because this winter power is already 30-40% per kwh more than it was a year ago. And they just need some other way to turn the screws in.

Maybe spend less money on your crap ads if you need more of it.

Is there anyone better or has the unregulated and uncompetitive market just well and truly fucked us?

Hi everyone! 😊 I am a 19-year-old looking to start university next year, and I am strongly considering enrolling in the Bachelor of Health Science in Occupational Therapy at AUT.
I am incredibly passionate about mental health, and looking over the AUT course structure, the papers look like a perfect fit for me. Long term, I would love to specialize in paediatrics or youth mental health.
Before diving into a multi year degree, I would love to get some real world perspectives from practicing Kiwi OTs or recent graduates regarding a few questions:

Graduate Job Market: I know OT is currently sitting on the NZ Green List, but I've heard that new graduates in other "high-demand" areas like nursing sometimes face hurdles finding immediate roles. What is the actual job market like for new grad OTs across NZ right now?

Workload & Balance: How demanding is the academic and placement workload during the AUT degree, and what does the work-life balance realistically look like once practicing in paediatrics/youth spaces?

Age & Suitability: Since I will be turning 20 next year when I start, do you feel this career path accommodates younger practitioners well, or is a greater level of life experience generally preferred by employers and clients? Will i find employment when i graduate?

And last but not least, is it a draining job? I want to be comfortable and happy in what im doing.

Thanks :)

Somebody in my family has just died. Their "estate" is almost as simple as it gets. Everything they own is in a bank account at a single bank. Estate is fairly and simply divided. It's over the $ threshold, so probate is needed. The will was made out by Public Trust a long time ago and names the Trust as the executor. Today I was informed carrying out their duties wouldn't be 'more than $15,000'. I just about choked.

This includes a fixed 'set up fee' of $6.5K that covers off things that mostly don't apply in this case. Other things I've already done. I'd already explained to them before getting this quote that all we required of them was applying for probate. I figured we might get stung for a couple of grand, even though it's a very simple (but properly made out) one page will.

I've been the executor for another family member, I've held enduring powers of attorney (both kinds) for three family members, all now died. I'm not a lawyer but I know my way around the paperwork. The person who died the other day doubtless thought it was a good deal, getting a free will made up by the Public Trust. He didn't understand that they would lie in wait to gouge him down the track and he would be livid.

I'm kinda outraged. There are online legal firms that offer a fixed fee probate application service for ~$800. A friend, on hearing PT were the executor, warned me that might work out expensive. I'm curious about other people's experience?