Rants & Raves: Fireworks have started again

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Rant

Yes it's a broken record, but here we go again: fireworks have started going off ahead of November 5 and no doubt we'll have to endure another six months of random bangs, booms and screams. What does it take to end this useless and selfish noise invasion?

P.S. I'm not old, grumpy, or a frustrated housewife, before you make assumptions!

Ross

Rave

While Mercury Energy is trying to tempt people to switch with "free power days", it hasn't forgotten its existing customers, unlike some other companies. November 1 was a "free" day for existing customers, which was a nice and appreciated gesture. Thank you, Mercury Energy.

Dennis

Rant

I caught the Southern Line train this morning, and it was full. I was shocked to see bicycles are allocated three seats on both sides.

Kim

Rave

I picked up my prescription at the pharmacy last week, then made my way to the mall. Before going into the supermarket, I sat down to do some internet banking on my phone. I then spent 15 minutes or so in the store. As I went to the checkout, a young man in Massey High School uniform approached me. "Excuse me," he said, "did you leave this?" He held out my bag from the pharmacy, which I had left on the seat outside. What a wonderful action from that young man, to search for me so diligently!

Joy

Rant

Is it just me, or is anyone else sick of the never-ending nonsense of just about anything having to have a hashtag? Why on earth do we have to have the damn # in front of a subject? What is it supposed to mean? Do I have to get more excited, or pay more attention because of the #? It's right up there with Baby on Board stickers on cars!

Steve

Rave

Had occasion to travel to Whangarei and took the bike because it needed a run. After I stopped for coffee, the battery could not take any more. I called Planet Honda, who, although they did not stock a big enough battery, sent a young man to get me mobile. Along to Suzuki, who also did not have a suitable battery, but tracked one down at another dealer. Wrack Auto then dropped everything to help. Great service from both these guys and Suzuki. Under way again, I returned to Planet Honda to pay for the call-out. "Forget it mate," was the reply, "only too happy to help." Amazing service.

Malcolm

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