Got kids? Know when to leave them at home, says Marion: "Full marks to the man in the audience at Buzz Aldrin's speech at SkyCity who bellowed at the parents of a screaming infant: "Take that child out of here." The bawling had gone on for some time but was blithely ignored by the parents. Eventually the mother made a leisurely exit, only to bring the noisy child back in - twice. Madam: everyone was enthralled to see one of the men who made that first historic landing on the moon. We also wanted to hear what he had to say."
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The Dutch nurses' union has begun an ad campaign clarifying that they don't provide sexual services. Called "I Draw the Line Here", it is in response to a complaint the union received from a nurse whose patient demanded "sexual services as part of his care at home".
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A renter writes: "I have just had a run-in with the most unreasonable property management company which seems to think it's ethical to alter a signed bond agreement and charge $177.68 for four light bulbs. They don't seem to think it's important to advise the tenant of this extraordinary fee. Is a signed bond refund form a legal document?"
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Keith Galbraith, owner/head brewer of Galbraith's Alehouse: "In most pubs a 'pint' is a glass far smaller than a real pint (568ml). When I took this up with weights and measures a few years ago I was informed that this practice was acceptable because pints are not the legal standard in New Zealand, litres are. I prefer to look at per litre prices when judging the value of beer served in pubs and believe it should be mandatory for bars to advertise all beers served on a dollar per litre basis."
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A reader writes: "The couch grandstand in yesterday's Sideswipe [print version] was erected at the house of one of the local lads. Every Boxing Day they hold what is known as Crate Day where the lads enjoy a day in the sun, drink beer and interact with the residents and traffic; particularly those of the female persuasion. If the photographer had looked closer they would have noticed a homemade water slide to the side of the house that would have done 'Wet & Wild' proud. All good harmless fun."
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To Philippa, who asks why foreign students are bad at finding loose change for buses: "It's probably more that the students come from countries where one card is swiped and payment complete. The same card that can be used in all forms of public transport and plenty of shops."
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Today's Webpick: A woman who inherited some Chinese carved jade is stunned when it is appraised for $1 million on television show Antiques Roadshow. Go here.
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