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Happened on Sunday, 13 October.
I had just dropped my son off at a birthday party and needed to gas up prior to heading out for a run with a group of friends a few hours later. I pulled into the gas station in the village at Titirangi. If you aren't familiar with it, there are two pumps. They… View moreHappened on Sunday, 13 October.
I had just dropped my son off at a birthday party and needed to gas up prior to heading out for a run with a group of friends a few hours later. I pulled into the gas station in the village at Titirangi. If you aren't familiar with it, there are two pumps. They allow two on the left and two on the right. If you use the left-hand side, you have a bit of a sharp right-hand turn to get out and back onto Titirangi Rd.
I stopped at the front pump on the right-hand side. I shut off the engine, popped the fuel cover, unbuckled, and opened the door. I went to the pay station. Enter Karen.
Karen came up to me and said "You need to move your car back so I can get out when I'm done". I looked at her little car, looked at the amount of room and replied that there was plenty of space. She said, "No, you need to move!". I replied that there was plenty of space.
While I was trying to do the pre-pay, she tried to remove my card from the machine. Rather than smack her, I put my hand in the way so that she couldn't remove my card. She hit my hand, but, since she is about 5' 4, she knew that she was not going to force me to move my hand (Legally, she assaulted me).
I proceeded to process the payment at the pay station to get ready to fill up. Karen then said that I was lucky that her child was in the car. I asked "Or what?". She said "I assumed that you would move". I replied "I assumed you could drive".
She said "Then I'll hit your car". I replied "And I'll take a picture". She then used the F word about eight times - In front of her child. She even said "You don't know who you're F-ing with". (Which made me think that she is a government employee) I said, "I don't care who you are - there's plenty of room".
Once Karen was done fueling up, she pulled around and tried to get as close to my car as possible. She then stopped, opened her door and said "Look, there's not even 20 centimeters on this side!", I stepped to the left and said "And a meter and half on the other side".
I bet she's a single mom. Because there's no way anyone would put up with her after a few weeks.
Oh, little blue car. If you know her, keep your distance - she's unstable. Sure, she could have been having a bad day and was on edge. But it wasn't even 10:30 AM. She didn't need to make her problems my problems.
Incidentally, after she drove off an SUV pulled in to where she had just been. I asked the driver "If he was done fueling before me, would he be able to get around?". He said "Sure, no problem".
Apologies to anyone named Karen.
Hi neighbours, an international report has ranked NZ's child obesity rate second-worst in the OECD with 39 per cent of Kiwi kids overweight or obese. Unicef is now calling for the Government to introduce a sugar tax to curb the problem. Would you support this? What do you think needs to be … View moreHi neighbours, an international report has ranked NZ's child obesity rate second-worst in the OECD with 39 per cent of Kiwi kids overweight or obese. Unicef is now calling for the Government to introduce a sugar tax to curb the problem. Would you support this? What do you think needs to be done about child obesity? Read the full story here: www.stuff.co.nz...
Smashing glass, an altercation and "delirious" screams were what a neighbour heard during an allege…
Join us at WestCity for Diwali celebrations this Saturday 19th October from 11am – 2pm. We’ll have a henna artist on hand and a Diwali inspired Rangoli craft activity for kids to enjoy.
We hope you can join us!
Where: WestCity Waitakere -Level 1, Centre Court -7 Catherine Street, … View moreJoin us at WestCity for Diwali celebrations this Saturday 19th October from 11am – 2pm. We’ll have a henna artist on hand and a Diwali inspired Rangoli craft activity for kids to enjoy.
We hope you can join us!
Where: WestCity Waitakere -Level 1, Centre Court -7 Catherine Street, Henderson, Auckland
Phone: +64 9 978 6700
Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/WestCityWaitakere/
Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!
* $300 - $3000 for small cars
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* Free … View moreDo you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!
* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
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We will beat any prices in the market by 10%.
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Give us a call on ** 0800 50 00 01 ** and we will be happy to have a chat.
An alcohol licensing trust that had voted against paying the living wage to its staff for five years…
The second post is a fabulously large tree with stunning purple flowers that I have seen in so many areas.
I know that I know the name of this one, but old lady brain has kicked in.
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The two colours available are shown in the photos below.
I will have quite a few clippings from a couple of geranium plants.
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So please, … View more🌸🌺FREE GERANIUM CLIPPINGS🌺🌸
The two colours available are shown in the photos below.
I will have quite a few clippings from a couple of geranium plants.
They'll be cut when you get here.
I will not be leaving them on the driveway or in bags for people not to turn up.
So please, only respond if you are genuinely going to turn up.
Hi neighbours. Piha Volunteer Fire Brigade needs a new 4WD to continue saving property and lives. A 4WD carries extra gear, more firefighters and can access beaches, farmland, steep driveways and unsealed roads - something the fire engines can't do. The firefighters are concerned they will … View moreHi neighbours. Piha Volunteer Fire Brigade needs a new 4WD to continue saving property and lives. A 4WD carries extra gear, more firefighters and can access beaches, farmland, steep driveways and unsealed roads - something the fire engines can't do. The firefighters are concerned they will struggle to reach and battle fires in hard to access areas. What do you think about the fact the brigade may not have a vehicle capable of reaching certain fires going into summer?
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After changes to firearm laws, the government introduced a six month amnesty period. This means that anyone with firearms and parts that are no longer legal have until 20 December 2019 to hand them in to Police.
Police are providing a number of ways for people to hand-in their firearms or … View moreAfter changes to firearm laws, the government introduced a six month amnesty period. This means that anyone with firearms and parts that are no longer legal have until 20 December 2019 to hand them in to Police.
Police are providing a number of ways for people to hand-in their firearms or parts, including Police-run collection events - bit.ly...
If you can’t make a collection event, check whether there is a dealer near you - bit.ly...
If you think you have a unique prohibited item and are eligible to apply for compensation, find out how you can do that here - bit.ly...
Some firearms can also be modified and there is also a list of approved gunsmiths eligible to do the work - bit.ly...
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Hi Neighbours, Phil Goff arrived back to work to an emptied office on Monday, to start work on his second term as mayor. He has to choose who will be his key lieutenants - the chairs of the main committees. Do you think he should also put councillors back on the board of Auckland Transport? See the… View moreHi Neighbours, Phil Goff arrived back to work to an emptied office on Monday, to start work on his second term as mayor. He has to choose who will be his key lieutenants - the chairs of the main committees. Do you think he should also put councillors back on the board of Auckland Transport? See the story below:
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Over Labour weekend join Auckland Museum at Silo Park and immerse yourself in more than a dozen new and original art experiences, performances and interactive activities.
Te Whāinga: A Culture Lab on Civility, co-presented with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, is a free unique … View moreOver Labour weekend join Auckland Museum at Silo Park and immerse yourself in more than a dozen new and original art experiences, performances and interactive activities.
Te Whāinga: A Culture Lab on Civility, co-presented with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, is a free unique opportunity to engage and collaborate with some of today’s most creative talents to examine the term “civility” and what it truly means to coexist within our communities, societies, and humanity.
Artists and collaborators involved in this immersive four-day festival include Ahsin Ahsin, Rodney Bell, Marc Conaco, Elliott Collins, Maria Dumlao, Dr. Léuli Eshraghi, Erin Fae, Tanu Gago, Jack Gray, Rebecca Hobbs, Hina Kneubuhl, In*ter*is*land Collective, Kerry Ann Lee, Qiane Matata-Sipu, Carl F.K. Pao, Rosanna Raymond, Reina Sutton, Miranda Smitheram, Kereama Taepa, Rosabel Tan and Pati Solomona Tyrell.
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