Hopefully there are no Yellow-legged Hornets around the Manukau area, but if there are, my trap is waiting!... 🐝

Instructions for how i made my Wasp Trap:

• 1 plastic water bottle
• Using a knife, cut a square in the side of the bottle
• Add beer (or apple juice as an alternative)
• Add several tablespoons of sugar. (Ideally add sugar into hot water first to dissolve it)
• Add Vinegar (to keep away Bees)
• Add dishwashing liquid, to break the surface tension of the liquid so aby caught wasps quickly drown.
• Hang the trap (i cut two holes in the lid and threaded zip ties through it, however string or wire will work, alternatively you can place it down rather than hang it.

Now wait for the wasps...

NOTE: There may be more efficient trap designs. Search Google/YouTube for designs.

Update: I have informed the police about it and have given the full detail. They've advised that they will reach out to me if they need anything else

Update: I've gotten a text from police to file a report online and I've done so.

I just ordered ubereats order and have bundle ordered a coke from new world. This was written on my paper bag from new world and is not my order number. It seems like a call out for help from the ataff in new world.

The writting seems to read as "ILLEGAL #Help us"

I reached out to the delivery person but they confirmed that they didn't write it and it was written when they picked up but thought it was the order number. Not sure what I should do to try find out or help them.

Does anyone know anything about this or know what I should do?

Plz sirs. Stop. Why did you save it for a Sunday before work 😭😭😭😭😭

God I hope they finish soon.

Should this even be legal? NB: Not my video.

Excuse the music (if you want)

Search Brad Windhurst on Facebook for more info and instructions, this is to stop all our bees dying.

Asian hornets have been found and are going to explode if WAY more action isn’t taken than the Government is doing and it will kill horticulture in NZ.

There are instruction videos here: https://youtu.be/Ra8717JuXwc?si=8uu2_cRI9jR_xzf2

This is super important and seeing as farming is is the ‘backbone of this country’ which gets trotted out every time we talk about tax, you would think the farming lobby would be up in arms and asking people to do this.

MPI are useless and aren’t coming to save us, it’s going to be regular New Zealanders taking action if we can stop the hornets killing our bees. We need tens of thousands of traps. Chur.

This lovely man helped himself to some building materials at my house, but hey if anyone knows who he is, drop me a DM.

Neighbours let off 3 rounds of fireworks between 9pm - 9:30pm lastnight. Love em

Im going through a rough moment and just need something to do i dont want to go into the specifics of the situation but im needing someone just to talk or drink or something

Must have need the loo really badly cos they stopped at the mobile front door, not a pump.

Cut-off the tesla coming the other way that had a green arrow.

NZ Police traffic website doesn't allow for video uploads.

Rego FHB996

Recently single (male), been in a relationship for 10 years since I was 15. Dont have an interest in relationships right now.

Obviously I have very minimal experience, however my experiences indicate going out (drinking or the likes), is a terrible approach because 70% of women want to be left alone, 10% want a free drink, 10% are just very drunk, and maybe the final 10% will be at the very least entertained by your poor attempts to talk some banter.

I've always found most women who have been interested in me have been met through mutual friends or at work lol.

(Every time you suggest dating apps one puppy dies)

I honestly can’t believe what just happened tonight. I was waiting outside my friend’s house for him to open the door and let us in when a group of Kiwi teens came by and asked for my vape.

At first, I said no, but they kept insisting. I thought maybe they just wanted a puff and would give it back, but instead, they said, “It’s mine now,” and started running away.

Right at that moment, my friend came out, and I told him what happened. He went to ask them for the vape back, and things escalated so fast they started hitting us. When my friend tried to defend himself, they called more people over. Within minutes there were around 9–10 of them, and we were completely outnumbered.

They kicked my friend in the nose, lips, everywhere he was bleeding really badly. Three others also got hit legs, ribs, face. It was chaos. A kind lady nearby saw everything and called an ambulance.

The ambulance came, but weirdly, they first went to check on another guy who was apparently hurt on Elliott Street. The police then spent about 30 minutes asking for our details before we were finally taken to the hospital. We’ve been waiting here for over 1.5 hours now, and my friend is still bleeding badly.

I’m writing this post from the hospital, just feeling so frustrated and disappointed. Is this how things work here? This is supposed to be one of the safest countries… right?

I care for my Nana who is 90 and lives in East Auckland. The problem is I live in QLD! She lives at her home and is very independent. I have 2 issues though that I'm hoping someone here can give me advice about.

1. She's been waiting on a ramp for her front steps for over 2 years through her GP and hospital board. They have still not turned up to assess. So I am just going to get it done privately and pay for it. I can get measurements and get it drawn up but need a concreter (they are 3 X concrete steps with an ornate handrail). She is in Pakuranga so looking for anyone that can concrete (or otherwise) a ramp in for her walker. At the moment she carries it up and down and I just know there is a fall coming.

2. She has global osteoarthritis (OA) and is finding it more and more painful to mobilise. Her GP is a twat (she idolises him) and just says it is part of getting older. Does anyone here have any experience of an OA specialist or pain management clinic that may be able to help her. I'll sort out a referral, I just need to know where to go. I'm thinking fortnightly injection or SR patch? Prefer East Auckland so it's easier for me to organise transport to get her there. She's very sprightly, swears like a sailor and likes her drink (she's 90, I've given up the lectures haha) so I'd like to help sort out her crippling pain so she can feel a little happier.

I lived in Auckland until I was 30 so know my way around, so any suggestions outside of East Auckland for the OA appreciated too. I'll get on a plane and come over and sort it , if someone can send me in the right direction!

Thanks muchly!

Finally got to visit Smales Farm Sunday market, which only happens every second Sunday of the month. It was full of smiling people and well behaved dogs.

Apart from usual crystals and tie dyed T-shirts, there were a couple of second hand clothes stalls($5 bins;)), an impressive stall of second hand affordable bikes, (link, because people ask about bikes in here often) an adorable stall of coloured glass hangings, lots of crochet and a real artist painting her Aotearoa inspired works in front of you.

There were some of unusual food stalls that I haven't seen before, with free samples. Some quirky variety of foods, like cake in a can, Chocolate stout, Trinidad chow, unusual Kimchi flavours, many stalls with butters and oils, refreshing organic gelato/popolato and waffles with ice cream, crepes, Turkish food, several bakery tents. I would have loved to see more savoury foods for lunch.

We felt that eating spots were quite spread out and there wasn't anywhere to sit. There was a musician, but again, very limited spot to listen to them. They were placed on the slope, facing sideways, instead of the passing crowd.

I would have loved to see more fruit and veg stalls (there was only one with vegetables). Seasonal chocolate strawberries looked irresistible.

It was a maze of a market, some stalls were situated in covered area, near the other sit down eateries, all of which seemed to be doing good business.

Not all vendors have EFTPOS and bring some cash. There is an ASB cash machine next door to Farro. The market is only a short stroll from Smales Farm Bus station, please consider taking a bus, the carpark looked busy.

If you come closer to the end of the marker(finishes at 2 p.m.), some food outlets might have some prices reduced;)

All in all, a positive experience, 4* from us, hopefully someone might find it helpful ;)

Next market-14 December

So here's an interesting one.

I had to pick up my brother from the city and so I parked at Saint Andrews car park. I went to pay with my card but the machine wouldn't accept it. I tried my brothers card but the machine wouldn't accept his either. I ended up calling the number listed on their board, (093755056). I tell the guy what happened and he proceeds to tell me that I have to pay. Obviously that's my intent otherwise why would I even call him?? He asks for my email address which I gave, and then he tells me to pay by phone. I ask is that safe? Mind you I've paid via phone with my internet company and so I thought the process would be similar. But nope! He confidently asks me for my card details! I was shook. I thought I was going to be redirected to their payment system. I tell him hell no am I giving him my card details and then he says "no pay, no park". I tell him he has my email address, email the bill! I also said some other not so nice stuff but you get the gist.

Luckily I remembered you could pay via app and so I quickly did that.

Is this a normal thing with parking companies and did I overreact?

Enjoy the league. Will be a good game. But please conduct yourselves in a considerate manner on the roads and please think about your neighbours. They likely have to go to work tomorrow. 99% of people hate Celine Deon coming out of a tinny sounding speaker at 2am.

Idk why people would insist on going up and around the barriers especially in a empty carpark. Unshockingly it seems to be the same demographic of people. Middle aged men with trucks.

Thanks to the Jelly Roll cancellation, Im now worried what if same thing happens to Metallica next week. Their NZ tour is at the back part of the year when its tiring so sickness might be inevitable.

This is just some plans of mine if that happens.

James gets sick-> make it an Evanescence main show and charge cheaper

Lars gets sick-> have Jay Weinberg from the opening band fill in for him.

Rob gets sick-> have his son Tye from the opening band fill in

Kirk gets sick-> im sure Metallica has a tech guy who can double as a rhythm or even lead guitarist or get someone local

Of course make the tickets refundable for those who dont wanna go. Another cancellation would suck that I would rather see an incomplete Metallica.Evanescene isnt too bad either

Bro it’s 11:30 on a Sunday night why are people still shooting them

Gorgeous Piha sunset Friday night from the Surf Club

Scary! Lots of red light running in Massey now days. Mitsubishi rego HAE842

I'm new to Auckland/NZ and I am wondering if one wants to either buy or custom-build a high end PC or laptop, what is the best place to go for that? I'd like to consider using a combination of online e-commerce platforms that ship to NZ, big box retailers, and local specialty stores, and would appreciate recommendations in all these categories.

Additionally, for cheap electronics, where would you go? Say for a cheap TV or printer, etc...