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Heyya, I'm wanting to plan some sort of historical vibed party next Winter (thinking Kings & Queens or something similar) and trying to find some cool venues in the wider Wellingtonish area.

Either something for a smaller group murder-mystery type event (i.e. a dozen or so) or something for a larger general party.

Any suggestions?

I'm looking for a haircut and would really like to find a place that I know can reliably follow an inspiration photo/video. Anyone have any recommendations?

Hi! I am interested in studying toward the Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching (Secondary) at Massey next year online/by distance. Does anyone have any advice/experiences they can share? Much appreciated!

Wellington,

Am I the only one that absolutely loves sour beers? Not all of them (some are not great), but good ones are sooo good! Pak ‘N’ Save Petone used to have more selection, including a 6-pack (can’t remember brand), but now they’ve only got Bylnds (bleh) and Grge Prjct (yum) in singles. Does anyone else love sour beer? When I first tried one it changed my life beer-wise, as I often find other types of beer a chore.

Anyone know where to get good sours and/or multipacks in Wellington city or the Hutt?

Where were they last weekend?

4.8 in the Cook Strait. That rhymes...

https://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/2024p832767

Assuming it stays 4.8.

Any named street. Plead your case if you want to. Most upvotes wins?

I see that it’s been postponed until next year, anyone got any inside info as to why they cancelled the event in a few weeks?

Kia ora koutou,

I'm looking at buying a used car that's located in Tawa and trying to find a trustworthy, competent garage nearby for a pre-purchase inspection. Any recommendations near there (Porirua is good too) would be much appreciated!

Let me know the details and I’ll happily return it to you.

Any former dhb - nurses know of when the Holiday backpay will be paid out? Health new Zealand are not replying! I can't find any information online.

No current temperature, just a big n/a...

Or is it just me?

Hi team. I’m having a rough time and finding myself at a dead end. If anyone has any possible thoughts, I’d appreciate them.

First, I’m going to annoy a lot of people in describing my situation. I’m late 30s, good income, nice family - in other words the fundamentals of life are pretty solid. I’m not struggling with addiction, financial instability, or health issues. My heart goes out to those that are, and I don’t seek to paint myself as a victim against those that are deep in issues such as those or similar.

After growing up with a lot of anxiety and possible depression (which didn’t get recognised), I developed a lot of awareness around mental health. So I’m very au fait with therapy and medication, as well as emerging areas like meditation, journalling as well as exercise and healthy eating. I’m not perfect on any of these, not by a long shot, but I am aware of them as tools in the toolbox.

But something has happened this year, where I have found myself plunging towards a black pit that I can’t seem to pull out of. A big part of this is work. Working in a major central govt ministry this year has just cratered my wellbeing. Although many outside the industry may think that the worst must be over, it doesn’t feel that way. It feels like lurching from crisis to crisis to crisis, and the pressure can feel incredible. I am actively looking for alternative work, but we know what that’s like at the moment, and my mental state has become so flat that I find it hard to imagine that anything could get better even with a different job. I dearly wish I could take meaningful time off work but that just isn’t a possibility. I have no doubt that burnout is intermingling with pre-existing tendencies towards depression and anxiety to create this particular issue.

I have seen therapists on and off most of my life, but unfortunately the particular therapy I’ve been receiving for the last 1-2 yearts (CBT/ACT primarily) just doesn’t seem to be moving the needle. My therapist is a lovely person but aside from very well intentioned supportive comments, it doesn’t even seem to touch the sides.

I am devouring books and resources from up and down the therapeutic spectrum, and while the odd idea could resonate, I worry that I’ve actually gone past the point at which there’s enough energy left in me to even resonate with something good. It all feels a bit like trying to turn over a car engine that just won’t catch. I have become aware that there is almost nothing that brings me a sense of joy, even those that should. Everything - including social events and hobbies - have begun to feel like an obligation. And work feels like a sickly nausea that feels insurmountable when I sit down every morning.

The words that repeat in my brain with regularity are simply: “I can’t keep doing this.” I want to be clear: I am not in a place of suicide ideation or anything close to that. But I am wondering how exactly this continues. I can’t imagine what the future looks like.

All of this probably sounds like first world problems. I can accept that. But if there’s anyone that has even the smallest clue as to where to go next, I’d so appreciate it.

Thank you.

Hi, has anyone here taken a restricted exam recently? if yes what are some specifics that they test you on?

Thanks in advance 👍

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Perfect present for christmas coming up this year.

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Comes with box and original charger

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18m keen on meeting people on this trip

any ice cream places that are open past 10pm?