A metaphor for responsible and courteous road use. Photo / Thinkstock
Tell us what you love about life in New Zealand - and what needs to change. Email rantandrave@nzherald.co.nz
Rant
To the man in the vehicle who aggressively tried to push in front of me on the on-ramp to the Southern Motorway from the Southeastern, it's called merging like a zip and being courteous to fellow road users. I would like to think the thumbs-up you gave me when you
finally pulled in behind me meant you learned your lesson about merging. But that's highly doubtful. From the blue car.
Ashley
Rave
I have just had to phone IRD three times in the past 24 hours. Each time the phone was answered immediately and each person I dealt with was very polite and helpful. They guided me through the forms I had to fill in and made helpful suggestions on how to save information. I suppose it also helps that the phone calls will result in a refund!
Helen
Rant
My wife, laden down with bits and pieces, accidentally left her walking stick leaning against the counter at the Post Shop at Westfield, Chartwell. She returned to collect it a few minutes later to discover that some ratbag had already walked off with it.
John Neave
Rave
Riding to work on my scooter on Thursday I was hit from behind by a female driver who drove away from the scene. To the others who attended to my immediate needs, called the ambulance and stayed with me, I thank you for your kindness. I sustained injuries but I will make a full recovery. For every bad citizen out there, there are a team of good sorts who do the right thing and I am grateful to you.
Hayley
