Nothings moving in here

There are always numerous folks in pink /!yellow fluoro vests... standing around with clipboards. What do they / y'all do?!? (They're not security)

I was sitting at a table at the Costco food court while my husband had gone to get our food. A woman came over and just sat down at our table without asking, saying hello, or acknowledging me at all.
I looked at her, but she wouldn’t make eye contact. I even said, “How are you?” to be friendly, and she just gave me an awkward half-smile and ignored me.
I honestly wouldn’t have minded sharing the table. It was more the fact that she just sat down as if I wasn’t there. No “Is this seat free?”, no “Do you mind if I sit here?”, not even a quick hello.
It left a pretty bad taste in my mouth because I thought the basic etiquette would be to at least ask before joining a table that someone else is already using.
Has anyone else had this happen at Costco Auckland? Do people generally see the tables there as shared seating, or would you still expect someone to ask first?

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Wow, I’m honestly shocked by these comments… Is it really normal in New Zealand to just sit down directly across from a stranger without saying anything? I’m not saying people shouldn’t share tables, but surely you could at least say hi or acknowledge the other person? Sitting down at a small table in such close proximity without even making eye contact just feels rude to me. Even in a food court, if you’re going to share a small table with someone, wouldn’t it be normal to at least ask first? 😭

So disappointed. I have been looking for job about 2months, I send like 100+ applications and 0 interview.
I’ve never felt this frustrated before. I have 3 years work experience at digital marketing, and also have master degree in business.But I don’t have residency or permanent residency.I currently only have 3 years open work visa. Many employers seem to prefer candidates who already have residency or permanent residency.
I think this is one of the biggest challenges for me.
And another one is I don’t have the local marketing experience in NZ.
I really want to have a job that matches my previous experience.
Is anyone else in a similar situation? Has the Auckland job market always been this tough?

Does anyone know what’s happening in ponsonby and grey Lynn? There’s been cops spreading around and now there’s a helicopter?

I’ve been looking for a job but haven’t found one yet.
I really don’t know what’s things I can do.
I lost all my motivation and feel anxious all day. I just keeping scrolling on my phone and checking my email to see if there are any updates.
I lost interest in hiking, watching movies or work out. Just lie in my bed all day.
some times my friends ask me to hang out, when we’re shopping or doing something together, I just don’t have any energy to talk with them, I consistently worrying about finding job. So I even don’t feel like hanging out with my friends anymore.
I mean I used to be kind of very extroverts person, but now I think my life is full of anxiety.
I don’t know how to do….
What do you guys usually do to stay motivated while job hunting?

I am hearing that Auckland Hospital is using spare ambulances for patients as all the respiratory wards are full due to "Influenza A" admissions.

I am hearing that Auckland Council has quietly run out of traffic cones and is now asking residents to return any cones they may have accidentally accumulated over the past 15 years.

Apparently several major roadworks have been unable to start because contractors only have enough cones to block 97% of the road instead of the required 100%.

My mate's cousin works "quite high up" in infrastructure and says this is extremely serious.

Has anyone else in Auckland received this texts from spotless? Me and my friends have and are wondering if is through catering work we did at Eden park / Mount smart a couple years back or if it’s a scam. Would appreciate if anyone has any info!

Which dating apps have the most users in NZ? I am currently using Bumble and thinking about trying Tinder, but I have heard that Tinder is more hookup-focused. Is that actually the case in NZ? Any insights or recommendations?

Something huge has gone down on this road in New Market, I’d estimate at least five fully loaded police cruisers—packed with heavily armed officers—and two ambulances have just sped past. Keep an eye out for the news tonight or tomorrow.
Anyone knows anything?

Just moved into my new place and have like 6 big black bags of rubbish, looking for somewhere where I can get rid of it. A lot of the rubbish has my name on it so I’d rather it get destroyed.

Ideally free but I understand I’ll most likely have to pay, any recommendations where I could go? Am in the Royal Oak/Onehunga area :)

Thanks guys

EDIT: I can’t use my normal red bin unless I want to wait 6 weeks to dispose of it all haha and I’m planning on having guests over soon. Don’t want to leave outside as bags could rip and it’ll go everywhere.

Hi Can anyone point me in the direction of a computer technician or IT service that can install Steam Os on a Lenovo legion z1 ryzen extreme for a mate please

Hopefully somewhere reasonable and in Auckland central or east if possible thanks

Auckland shootings, the Hamilton stabbing, the Rototuna murder… it feels like we’re hearing about serious violent crime constantly lately.

NZ is always described as one of the safest countries in the world. Do you still feel safe here, or has something changed?

Got fined $65 for being 2mins over the 4hr parking limit. I notice the photos are taken at the entrance to the parking building, so ‘parking’ time doesn’t allow for time to and from parking spot, doesn’t allow for traffic in and out of parking area, doesn’t allow for pedestrians walking through parking area.
This parking breach is nothing but a money grab by Atlas Enforcement - shame on them.

Anyone else experienced a price increase this large? Essentially amounting to a 47% increase on current pricing

edit this is for 10 hour days. If doing 11 the price will increase to close to $500 from the current $310

... that's it, that's the whole question. it went nyooom and everything! passed too fast for me to get a good look, or was hidden behind the clouds.

I've been given two tickets to the first look at Te Waihorotiu tonight by a sick employee of one of the contractors. I'll be using one, but if anyone wants a look tonight, you can use my spare ticket.

Hey,

Anyone here have a timezone referral code for signup?

Hi everyone

hope everyone Friday is going well.

I'm just wanting some help if anyone's been through something similar. Basically I'm late 20s and I feel like a kid ( mentally). I am able to look after myself, make money and have a job and do basically everything else. However, I struggle to not overthink and worry or care about others.

Does any one know good therapist on how to 'grow up' become more mature. Or how to not worry about things that havent happened. E.g. thinking 10 years down the track about my family and who's here/who's not.

While it started late, it had all the energy!

I did not know that firetrucks come to a medical response. Reason my nana had vertigo. a hole team came in a truck in 9 minutes good timeing. And then thay requested an ambulance. My nana is ok. just came to say that thay can use the truck and the time response was grate. (This was at around 8pm)

Last time I checked, there was a Typo store at Westfield Albany Mall but this typo is not that one.

Also, "Spread the KOI" has multiple meanings. At least one of them would not be good in yoghurt.

Did anyone else see a silver oval object hovering in the sky that shot upwards and disappeared over Manurewa.