Aotearoa / New Zealand: Tomorrow's Sideswipe, Today!

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/gotfanarya on 2024-10-04 10:22:49+00:00.

You can buy it from health food suppliers overseas but customs confiscates.

I need this. I’m autistic and can’t ever sleep.

You can get it by script but it costs $35 to ask for a script and $30-$50 for the melatonin because it is unsubsidised. My 400 a week doesn’t cover it so I’m homeless and so very AWAKE.

When I asked the pharmacist to sell me some, he said no. Apparently there is a rule or law that says if you have a pre existing sleep problem, they can’t! What?

So I’ll use a much more potent, addictive and harmful sleeping pill.

This place is mental. Who sits in an office and makes this stuff up? It’s like a Monty python sketch.

What is going on in their heads?

Why th is it even restricted in the first place? It’s not a classed drug. You can’t become dependent on it.

Are the rule writers being paid by the drug companies?

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/double-lighter on 2024-10-04 09:11:29+00:00.

I’m going to paint the inside of my house and replace the carpets. Start looking at baby proofing the stairs etc.

But outside of getting the home ready what else would you recommend to prepare me for becoming a Dad? All advice is welcome.

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/Ok-Purple-7594 on 2024-10-04 08:19:43+00:00.

Hi all, my mum was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. I can’t help but feel really lonely as it’s quite taken quite a mental toll on me. I have a decent support network but still feel so alone as no one can truly understand what it’s like without having gone through it themselves.

I was wondering if anyone was in a similar boat as me, as it would be nice to talk or at least know we have each other to chat about stuff when needed.

I’m 25 f in Wellington but open to making friends with people from anywhere in NZ.

Note - I’ve spoken to cancer society and their clinic is a bit too far so can’t get counselling on top of work. What I’d really like is to make some friends who know what it feels like to be going through this.

Thanks!

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/nilnz on 2024-10-04 08:15:13+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/blackteashirt on 2024-10-04 07:46:12+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/Dylbz on 2024-10-04 07:37:19+00:00.

Is there anyone else who thinks this is ridiculous? I don't understand why it is so expensive. My family is going to be near Greymouth for Christmas and my Grandmother (84) in Chch loves trains. I thought what a great present to give her, she could come over on the train and join us for Christmas... Not going to happen at that price. $450 return for a pensioner. I thought trains were meant to be affordable.

Mandatory formatting and grammar apologies, on phone and had beers.

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/kiwi_scorpio on 2024-10-04 07:31:01+00:00.

As someone who has had bowel cancer and now seeing my Mum go through treatment for Stage 4 bowel cancer, I can relate so much to what he is going through. It's a great doco. It's on Threenow and I totally recommend it if you have a chance to watch it.

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/angrysunbird on 2024-10-04 07:16:25+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/Cynthimon on 2024-10-04 03:34:21+00:00.

First-home Kiwibuild buyer here who also received an email today outlining more details.

The most important point for recent Kiwibuild owners:

• No more minimum ownership requirements effective immediately, regardless of the time you still have left on it.

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/SaraTheWeird on 2024-10-04 04:51:36+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/Buggs_y on 2024-10-04 03:55:53+00:00.

My sister was traveling from Invercargill to Christchurch on the Intercity bus but due to flooding the bus was unable to continue. The driver told the passengers to get off the bus and told them "there's nothing I can do for you". My sister has an IQ of about 70 and was highly distressed. I tried to get through to intercity but no response. We managed to get a friend of a friend's daughter to put her up in a motel but have no clue what to do next.

Surely Intercity is obliged to provide accommodation and food until transport can be arranged?

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/QuotePuzzleheaded638 on 2024-10-04 03:50:40+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/karam967 on 2024-10-04 00:45:14+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/RampagingBees on 2024-10-04 01:42:56+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/Particular_Change495 on 2024-10-04 00:29:38+00:00.

So, I’ve been unemployed just over a month now. I’ve been applying for jobs vigorously and even joined a recruitment agency.

Ran out of funds this week and have been waiting over a week for an appointment with WINZ.

I don’t live with my partner, however I was forthcoming about the fact that I have one and that he works full time. I pay $350 rent where I live and wasn’t able to pay my rent this week.

Was told by WINZ that even though my partner and I don’t live in the same quarters, we’re still a couple and do “all the things couples do” so therefore I don’t qualify for the benefit. Only assistance which will not cover the cost of my rent or anything else for that matter.

I’m starting to feel like unaliving myself will be a better option. At least the hapū will be able to cover the cost of my tangi and I won’t have to burden my partner with having to pay my bills while my life is in shambles.

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/BeardedCockwomble on 2024-10-03 22:43:25+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/Optimal_Usual_2926 on 2024-10-03 22:28:19+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/iPhone13pm on 2024-10-03 21:41:24+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/StabMasterArson on 2024-10-03 21:37:24+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/angrysunbird on 2024-10-03 21:27:26+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/Serious_Callers_0nly on 2024-10-03 20:41:55+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/azza34_suns on 2024-10-03 20:01:13+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/Unlucky_Towel_ on 2024-10-03 19:32:01+00:00.

I took the wrong train and fell asleep on the road. And the police turned up and one of them drove me home.

I'm a useless piece of shit but god damn. I've never met a bad cop in NZ.

We are so lucky to have them.

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/tumeketutu on 2024-10-03 19:18:01+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/ImpossibleFutures on 2024-10-03 19:06:11+00:00.