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I've experienced anomalies with facebook's service that would be pretty distressing to many in a self-isolation context. I have no gauge on how common or widespread these issues are, but I imagine my SO and I can't be alone in experiencing them—who else has these issues?
- Content… View moreI've experienced anomalies with facebook's service that would be pretty distressing to many in a self-isolation context. I have no gauge on how common or widespread these issues are, but I imagine my SO and I can't be alone in experiencing them—who else has these issues?
- Content disappearing. When looking back through my updates from 2017 and earlier, I notice the content and comments have been removed, but the Likes remain. Not swathes of them, but seemingly at random. I've also never seen them resurface as "memories", as is meant to happen when a post reaches an anniversary.
- No notifications. I know we are all aware of how facebook picks and chooses what we see from pages and groups. But something seems very off when you see nothing for friends for whom you've enabled notifications, even those in your Close Friends list, and they have posted several times throughout the day.
- Friends disappearing without warning. Friends who would never want to lose that connection, that don't deactivate their accounts, and yet vanish from your friends with no record of the action. As if it thinks that if you don't notice, you must not care.
- Slow messages. Really, really slow. One would hope even if everything else was terrible that you could still rely on the messenger. Yet messages are delayed for hours, regularly. Even adjusting for timezone, screenshots of the same conversation will show them being sent and received hours apart—17 hours in one case. You can only wonder how!? Where else did the message go?
These problems have made Facebook so unreliable that it seems almost useless at its core now compared to other platforms... and to be honest it feels like we're being experimented on. But I also wonder if it has caused grief or misunderstanding during lockdown, where old friends have been making time to reconnect.
If you're having trouble getting your hands on your favourite gardening mag, don't forget you can now order our current May issue online. The price of $9.70 includes shipping.
Our team at Wellington Seamarket has started doing contactless home deliveries for fresh fish and frozen seafood products.
If you would like to get some fresh fish for dinner tomorrow night you can order here.
Our fish comes in daily from fishermen around Wellington and collaborators around … View moreOur team at Wellington Seamarket has started doing contactless home deliveries for fresh fish and frozen seafood products.
If you would like to get some fresh fish for dinner tomorrow night you can order here.
Our fish comes in daily from fishermen around Wellington and collaborators around the country (such as Barnes Wild Oyster for Bluff Oysters).
Our goal is to get the fish prepared and delivered to your door within 24 hours of it hitting the deck!
We deliver Monday to Friday, and cover the bottom half of the North Island (Wellington to Palmerston North).
Health and Safety is at the heart of work at Wellington Water, and that means we’ve had to be even more vigilant than ever over the last few weeks.
Here’s Foreman Don on site in Epuni keeping a careful eye on procedures.
Near new Sunbeam Nutri convection oven for the health conscious person. it can Bake, Roast, Steam, Grill, Dry Fry and Toast. Unfortunately we have to reduce what we take when we move. Cost $138 wanting $95 but if interested make us a fair offer. Message David or phone 022 399 0742
Competition alert! Mother's Day might be a little different this year and here at Neighbourly, we want to make the day a bit more special - that's why we're giving away five SOS Business vouchers worth $100 each to use in your local businesses!
All you've got to do is tell … View moreCompetition alert! Mother's Day might be a little different this year and here at Neighbourly, we want to make the day a bit more special - that's why we're giving away five SOS Business vouchers worth $100 each to use in your local businesses!
All you've got to do is tell us how you're celebrating your Mum - or a special woman in your life - with the constraints of lockdown (or how you'd like to share the love once we're in Level 2).
Comment below to enter, hurry though, entries close tonight 11.59pm Sunday 10th May 2020.
T&Cs apply.
This Ozito 3 in1, vacuum-blower-mulcher has only been used a couple times since purchased 2 years ago. Cost $68 but make us a fair offer and it yours. Message David or phone 022 399 0742
It's not too late to be healthy for life!
Join Bernice Mene this Saturday at 9am on TVNZ 1 for a new exercise programme designed for over 65 year olds to work on their strength and balance.
All done from the comfort of your bubble, this show provides great tips for staying safe in the … View moreIt's not too late to be healthy for life!
Join Bernice Mene this Saturday at 9am on TVNZ 1 for a new exercise programme designed for over 65 year olds to work on their strength and balance.
All done from the comfort of your bubble, this show provides great tips for staying safe in the home, keeping your brain active, how to keep up your social links and friendships and advice about healthy eating and sleep during this time.
Healthy For Life is available on TVNZ OnDemand, or screens this Saturday at 9AM on TVNZ 1.
Find out more at Live Stronger for Longer.
Resene is proud to be supporting the 17th annual NZ Art Show - this year with a twist! More than 150 emerging contemporary artists are set to inspire any art collector in this dynamic virtual exhibition.
This new initiative is the brainchild of the show as it embraces the opportunity to continue … View moreResene is proud to be supporting the 17th annual NZ Art Show - this year with a twist! More than 150 emerging contemporary artists are set to inspire any art collector in this dynamic virtual exhibition.
This new initiative is the brainchild of the show as it embraces the opportunity to continue to support some of NZ’s hottest new artists on the art scene despite the limitations of Covid-19 lockdown.
All artists have been selected by a panel of experts, promising quality and talent deserved of any collection. Art lovers can be assured that they can purchase with confidence, liaising directly with the artists.
Visitors can explore new artworks by some of the show’s favourite and most successful artists including Jane Blackmore, Runa + Holly, Tanya Blong, Joel Hart and Nikki Corbishley while discovering the hottest and newest artists on the NZ Arts scene. Glass works by the talented Richard Landers (a crowd favourite at last year’s show) also feature, alongside contemporary photographic works, exquisite and traditional watercolours, gorgeous florals, and artworks that provoke thought and conversation.
Go to artshow.co.nz where you can browse and purchase hundreds of original artworks all from the comfort of your own home from May 1st. Show your support and help keep the arts alive and active in NZ!
Hi, I'm looking for a bicycle carrier / bike rack that attaches to car tow bar and can carry at least 2 bikes. Any out there?
I'm also on the hunt for a small ladies mountain bike too if anyone has one sitting around and is prepared to sell.
Thanks
Trieste 220 litre fridge freezer bought in 2015. Works well but motor a bit noisy, not that we notice as it's in the garage. Used as a drinks / back up fridge but as we are moving we now have no use for it. NOTE: items in fridge don't come with it. Will sell for $200 or near offer. … View moreTrieste 220 litre fridge freezer bought in 2015. Works well but motor a bit noisy, not that we notice as it's in the garage. Used as a drinks / back up fridge but as we are moving we now have no use for it. NOTE: items in fridge don't come with it. Will sell for $200 or near offer. Message David or phone 022 399 0742
McCulloch B26 PS is a 26.2cc petrol powered trimmer.
Ideal for occasional use the McCulloch PS is a 26.2cc petrol powered trimmer that has an power output of 0.75kW. The B26 PS has a P25 Tap ‘n Go trimmer head and a cutting width of 40cm. Weighing only 5.4kg this petrol trimmer also features an … View moreMcCulloch B26 PS is a 26.2cc petrol powered trimmer.
Ideal for occasional use the McCulloch PS is a 26.2cc petrol powered trimmer that has an power output of 0.75kW. The B26 PS has a P25 Tap ‘n Go trimmer head and a cutting width of 40cm. Weighing only 5.4kg this petrol trimmer also features an auto return stop switch, combi guard, standard single harness, split shaft and an adjustable handle.
It is only 2 years old and in excellent condition as hardly been used because we now have lawns cut under contract for well over a year. Selling with a 2 ltr plastic fuel can and some spare string.
Asking $210 or make us a fair offer. Message David or phone 022 399 0742
Lawn Master Mower only 2 years old, excellent condition as hardly been used because we now have lawns cut under contract. Cost $460, comes with fuel can. Asking $350 or make us a fair offer. Message David or phone 022 399 0742
Only 2 years old and used for mulching fruit tree prunings. Works great but as we are moving have no further need for it. Cost $400. If interested make us a fair offer. Message David or phone 022 399 0742
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