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2737 days ago

Snapper Cards

Bryce from Titahi Bay

Hi everyone,
I have today picked up my new Snapper card for use on the local buses that are changing over from mid-July. I'm new to Snapper although it has been around for a while now. I'm shocked to learn at how archaic and restrictive the top-up options are with this card. I think a lot of people that don't know a lot about Snapper will be shocked to learn that you can no longer top-up with the driver (which is something I don't care about as having pre-loaded credit is a good thing that will expediate the boarding process) however, what is shocking is that to top-up on a computer, you need to purchase a one time feeder, which is a USB sticks that costs a whopping $25. A gadget just to top the thing up. Using your phone is just as bad. You have to have a NFC enabled Android phone. The next option is a physical retailer top-up which then costs you a 25c fee every time (so if you top-up $20.00 you actually only receive $19.75 in actual credit). So the only free option is to have the aforementioned NFC Android or physically make your way to a dedicated Snapper kiosk. In 2018, it is ridiculous, and unacceptable that you cannot top-up your electronic card for free on the Snapper website or use your phone to do so simply and for free like you can in every other country in the world that uses these electronic travel cards. I have written to Snapper to highlight these shortcomings and this serves as a headsup to you new Snapper uses so you don't all get caught out when it comes into effect from 15 July 2018.

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1 day ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 79.2% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    79.2% Complete
  • 20.8% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    20.8% Complete
554 votes
30 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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10 days ago

On the hunt for a childhood book

Shaz from Ascot Park

Hi guys,
I'm currently trying very hard to find this book and I can't seem to find it locally in stores. I was hoping one of you might have an old copy you weren't in need of anymore 🤞 i would be incredibly grateful 👌😊
Classic Nursery Rhymes: Enchanting Rhymes and Song to Share

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