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Our little one just wants to go to the "parkie". Shame, she's found it hard to understand why she coudn't go swing, slide or climb. She loooooves the worm type slides, ones I would never have gone down at her age.

Never really heard that someone calls themselves to be knowledgeable... That's usually something someone says of someone else as a good characteristics. Generally people with pure knowledge are quite humble too. Opinionated vs knowledgeable.

Apparently so. Got a text at 6:13pm from a colleague saying she saw me on TV, then a couple more for friends, Layla's school friends mom's, etc etc I didn't know the interview was for tv or news! Thought it was just for some student project or something.

All that I was saying is that I think Interns comment that "everyone" is struggling is not correct. I know of a few that have had higher returns / revenue, I used the shares market as an indicator to where anyone can start to look at those companies. I don't have the time nor do I think the hub will allow the character space on this thread to mention all including aspects to every side of what I'm referring to, hence me simplifying it here. I assumed for the ones that generally comment on everything as if they have "know how" of everything wouldn't need a full explanation.... Anyhow, I've been wrong before too.

You are generalising a lot here. Some manufacturing and supply companies in NZ are some of the only in the world that are better off now than before Covid-19 (go look at share prices). I've seen very negative (basically only negative) comments from you about NZ lately, as if it bit you in the as. Like Wayne said, I'd rather be here than anywhere else in the world right now.

My experience from my years of building Lego, I do not understand how people in NZ can get away with building houses (support walls etc) with those blocks all in one line. They don't overlap half-half. Surely it takes strength away from the build, especially in places that needs it where lands move distantly.

We had 2 already. Was just asking about possible other solutions or what other people might be using in the industry.

So I was kinda put in charge as our companies COVID-19 champion.... Meaning I had to make the whole process on how to get us back into business and into the office, part of that a new remote induction of course... So I used the following to show what has changed in the Auckland office... https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=7WcwKLdwLVf&brand=0 If you guys want something like this for your own companies, check out BVT's LinkedIn page to see everything we can offer... There's more with regards to for plans, pop-up hand basins, etc.

Ah, I'd love some time there again. Must have changed quite a bit now since I was last there almost 2 years+9 months ago

I can't take any more of this lockdown!!! I need out. We need out! Even our little daughter is going crazy! A drive in the car is like a drug. The word "school" sends her running for her bag and shoes and then she paces to the car. I feel for her! I need to go to work!! I need sushi when I want it!

It does look great! Thanks for the info! I am sure I'll be in contact

No, not meeting room type setups. It will be to set up a construction site and to do designs or inspections layouts etc

Any of you folk know anything about creating virtual rooms? Something that can maybe drag a CAD drawing into a virtual room etc?

So I started 2 weeks ago at a new company, my 1st job was to tell my team of 11 engineers that their salary will be cut to 80%... We have plenty of projects still lined up to keep us all working from home but the top management is estimating that this whole thing will last a few months and hence want to secure cash flow. We have no assets, the people are the main expenses. It's quite a difficult time to start leading a team in a completely new industry for me too. Working hours are long!

Anyone wants to swap Rands for NZ dollars? (I want Rands)

I vote CHCH, then I can visit when travelling for my new job

Watched the 2nd episode yesterday, now I just want to go on another cycling trip! We live in an amazing country!

Has anyone here in NZ bought some some nice panniers for a bicycle that can carry a laptop and keep it dry and clean? (Or maybe you have seen some somewhere?)

Just a comment, I think the way that mounts onto your frame will be **** if you want to lie your bike down at a stop where there isnt a tree or other support to have your bike stand up. The one sided connection with the spring thingy is way better, the two has independent movement.

But what if it rains, then you have to make another plan for the things inside. Edit: never mind rain! Dust! My bikes are still so so dusty from the last trip

Why don't you just use the one we have? We are thinking of doing one over Easter weekend...

Ah that sounds good! We are already looking into our next trip.

So everyone in the construction business in NZ...seems like I will be joining you folk in March

If there is a group of you that are keen to 'do it for fun', I will be keen too! I am not up to a good fitness at this moment, but I think I can have some fun and enjoy a beer or 2 at the end We are trying to get our little girl use to us doing all sorts of outings (hence the Hauraki trail adventure last weekend). I think it is good for her to see us participating and mingling with people.

So the main thing probably why I am in NZ is that I can do outdoors activities without suspecting someone will attack me or my loved ones...Sooo in saying that we are cycling part of the Hauraki trail coming Friday and Saturday with out 1.5 year old little girl. (Thames to Waihi) Distance wise it is not far for us pedaling, but we are not sure how Layla will cope with all the way in the seat and trailer on the gravel roads and paths so we are keeping it short for the 1st go. If all goes well (which we think it will) we will be planning the 2nd trip soon soon. (Layla has been a good passenger on the bikes from a very young age, @ 9 weeks old we cycled 32km with her around a French Island.... what were we thinking!)