Noisy disturburing neighbours
I live between two noisy neighbours. To my left, they yell and scream a lot. Like barking outside. Grab me this and bring me this. Always swearing, young 30-20 something. Maybe early 40's. But younger than me.
To my right, screaming kids and partying adults at night.
Just last Sunday. To my left. Screaming and arguing which kind of started early that morning. One of the cars was damaged due to the angry boyfriend hitting it with something. I saw the next morning, that it was in fact the girlfriend's car was missing and still is. As I tried to ignore and hoping somebody would ring the police.
They intrude and sometimes interfere with my pizza ordering delivery and actually come right up to the front door standing beside the delivery guy, hoping for a free pizza.
What do you do? They think that they have the right of way. Can't sleep some nights. Can't watch TV at night or after 5pm.
Who actually lives like this. Scared to step outside because someone usually screams F**** or can't sleep due to loud stereo.
How to defend the neighbourhood. Lived here 34 years. Only getting worse. Now I feel invaded and interfered in my home and petrified that my instinct or train of thought would be picked up and they have actually sworn out loud from their side. And kids to my right, swearing sometimes when I'm thinking, how noisy. Probably prompted by the adults to swear.
I've come to the point where I'm recording their noisy rantings and when they're outside talking and laughing in the middle of the night. Which the police recommended to do so.
Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑
Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.
We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
Want to read more? The Press has you covered!
-
53.9% Human-centred experience and communication
-
14.4% Critical thinking
-
29.1% Resilience and adaptability
-
2.6% Other - I will share below!
Poll: Should complete designs be shared with the public, or should the community help shape the designs from the start?
The Post recently shared an opinion piece on the Harbour Crossing and why a more democratic approach might be needed 🚗🚲👟
While most decisions sit within the political arena, many organisations—like NZTA—manage long-term projects that go beyond party lines. Politics can sometimes disrupt progress, and the next Harbour Crossing is a big decision that will affect all Aucklanders.
We’d love your thoughts: Should near-complete, shovel-ready designs be shared with the public, or should the community have a hand in shaping the designs from the start?
-
81% Community feedback and transparency is needed.
-
19% No. This would be impossible in practice.
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
Loading…
