Rants & Raves
Tell us what you love about life in New Zealand — and what needs to change. Email rantandrave@ nzherald.co.nz
Rant
Driving an old-style Bedford camper a few days ago at the speed limit and keeping to the left on northbound SH2 at the Thames turn off roundabout, we were tailgated, harassed and abused by a road rage truck driver. You are a bully and a danger to others. David
Rave
A big thank you to the kind person who found my daughter’s driver’s licence and posted it back to us. A big save on time and $38. Tracey
Rant
On a footpath in Cornwall Park I am approached by two young women pushing buggies, side by side. I stand aside, off the footpath. Some small acknowledgement would have been welcomed! Mike
Rave
Proud to be a Kiwi. Took grandchildren to Whakarewarewa in the school holidays and were blown away by the Maori concert party who performed there. We saw their stick, poi and action dances. They also sang a love song and “scared” us with their haka rendition. The whole show was very professional and awesome, sure to wow our overseas visitors as well as us Kiwis. Sue, Ron, Georgia and James
Rant
The thing I don’t understand the most is that NZ aims for a green and clean country yet, the one time I asked someone if I could use their bin after picking up somebody else’s trash on the street she told me to carry it all the way home and throw it in my own bin as it is not her trash, therefore not allowed to be in hers. That’s the last time I try to help you “green” people. Mandy
Rave
A big thank you to Heather — the vet at Manukau after hours veterinary clinic. You were so kind to both myself and Winnie my dog. Thanks also to your friendly receptionist. Barbara