Rant
I see more vehicles in Auckland that do not stop for pedestrians at the actual pedestrian crossings and some have been near misses - two I've seen this year where a car is just inches away from a child crossing the zebra crossing. So come on NZ, get it together and stop when a pedestrian is either waiting or crossing at a crossing - an extra minute added to your journey is not going to matter. It works both ways.
Taija
Rave
I took Hamish, who is autistic and rugby mad, to our local park, to kick a rugby ball around - unfortunately he kicked the ball and it landed on top of a high softball net. We were standing there wondering what to do when a man got out of his car and offered to help. We realised we needed a long stick and I remembered we had one back at Hamish's home. This gentleman insisted on driving us back there - and he drove us back to the park, where he got the ball down.
Claire
Rant
I'm concerned at the gross over-confidence I see daily of motorcyclists on learner plates. As an experienced rider, I cringe to see the poor decision-making skills and straight up lack of foresight on display. Can we do them a favour and begin policing them please.
Jo
Rave
Sunday morning, just before 11am, I got to the checkout and a lovely young man was serving. He had a special personal and flattering remark to make to each person in line and then chatted the entire time. I left the supermarket with a smile on my face and I'm sure many others did that day as well. You are lucky to have such an enthusiastic employee, Pak'nSave.
Liz
Rant
Perhaps the Council/Transport should take more notice when reports are sent by concerned locals about blocked drains and gutters caused by the lack of regular maintenance.
Cynthia
Rave
For the Birkenhead Bus Company. I looked like Ozzie Osbourne after getting caught in the massive downpour. The lovely bus driver gave me his only clean tissue and made sure we all got dropped off in the city, in a dry and safe spot which was not strictly on the route.
Suzanne
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