Rant
Why does Auckland Council refuse to clean up its beaches after a storm? Takapuna Beach is covered in piles of stinky seaweed even while hosting two major sporting events over the weekend plus being a playground to hundreds of beachgoers. This is one of Auckland's top tourist destinations.
Marilyn
Rave
I'd like to give a huge shout-out to the lovely woman who served me at Mobil, Lincoln Rd, on Saturday. I filled my car with petrol as usual but when I reached into the car to get my wallet I found I had left it at home. Embarrassed, I walked into the shop to admit my dilemma. Sarbjit was so kind about it, and offered to let me go home and retrieve the wallet (an hour return trip). On further discussions we worked out a better solution with internet banking which I was able to do with my phone. Transaction complete, I was on my way - very relieved! I received a text an hour later from Sarbjit to thank me for shopping with them and to please come again - the thanks was all mine to her.
