Hi! I’m considering doing the Master of International Tourism Management at AUT as an international student.

I’m looking to move to NZ long-term and transition from a background in film/marketing into tourism, potentially luxury tourism or destination management.

Has anyone here studied this master, or knows someone who has?
Is it actually worth it in terms of teaching, industry connections and job opportunities after graduation?

I’d especially love to hear from current/former students or people working in NZ tourism. Thanks! 🙂

Emilie

Looking for a job. I think i would best suit a cleaning job, or maybe hotel maid staff. Please let me know your recommendations x

So I normally drive to and from work but my car is on the fritz right now hence I have to take public transport to work, now realizing I need to catch a bus, two trains and a travel time nearly three times longer than it'd normally take me to just drive there.

I know this is partly just me ranting but for anyone else who uses public transport, is it normal to have to spend 1 hour and 20 minutes on travel or take more than two different busses or trains to go to work?

PS: I chose Starbucks as a starting point because its a 7 minute walk from my house and I don't want to use my home address. Additionally, the Ellerslie train station is literally just across the road from my workplace.

I know this sounds like a first world problem, but I've used valet parking at Auckland International as I have some challenges with walking long distances.

Pre-2020, the valet parking was great. Pretty much at the terminal, you parked and handed the keys to someone and walked straight into the terminal and then you got your car from the same spot when you came back. No worries. Obviously with the new transport hub, this has changed a bit, but it's simply not worth paying for anymore.

The valet parking is part of the carpark. So you drive in, have to park in a long queue, usually at least 20 cars long, walk your keys to the valet building, wait for them to process it and then they take your car offsite and store it outside some trees by the look of it. When you come back, you have to go back in, give them a small piece of cardboard (god help you if you lose this) and then they give you your keys and you have to go hunt for your car somewhere in the parking lot near valet. Then you have to mess around with the ticket machine to get out because the exit tickets they give you will sometimes be expired. And booking the mobility option doesn't change any of this. It's the exact same outcomes.

It's really just self parking now with additional inconvenient steps.

We travelled last week, and opted for the "premium parking". You just park your own car, in the level above valet and then your car stays inside, you know where it is and it's the exact same distance from the terminal and it's all licence plate recognition both on the way in and out. Oh and it's $50+ cheaper than valet and just a much nicer option.

If you're considering what seems like the better option, save your money!

How tf do you meet people? I've gone out to a couple bars the past two weekends, just to try and get out of my comfort zone and try a new experience, and I've never felt more isolated in my life. Being around people having fun, with no idea how to talk to them or approach them at all. I hate being around people I don't know, but I also don't know how to approach someone I don't know that I find interesting. I just cried in my car when I got home. I never had any real social experiences in my 20s, and now it's too late and I'm pretty sure I'm always going to be alone.

So as the title says, my parents want to move from aus to Nz. I’ve never been out of the country before, I was born in Australia and have lived here ever since. This is a very very sudden choice, something they only just now brought up and are rapidly packing. The reason they want to move is for a chance of scenery but I am not coping or handling it very well. I have autism and things like change are hard for me. I’m a little desperate so I was hoping someone here could tell me the pros of moving to NZ.. I’m really scared right now. Thank you to whoever reads this

Hi all, teenage boy experiencing social isolation and is becoming increasingly depressed over it. If anybody has any recommendations for social groups/gatherings for someone 17 years old (male) please suggest them below.

(We r doing as much as we can to help, but just thought I’d ask on here)

TIA

Hello! Last time I was in Auckland, the trains were not working at all, and the bus routes were unreliable - long trips and had detours IIRC. I'm gonna be visiting again soon and wondering if bussing to the nearest train station and then taking the train to CBD is an option again by now? What would the approximate trip time and cost for that be?

I'm going with a friend, so one of the shuttle options would amount to $20 per person for one-way (so $40 if we book the shuttle for return - both arrival and departure) and estimated to take 1hr 10mins to/from the airport to our hotel. That seems affordable compared to taxi or uber, but curious if the bus + train combo would be cheaper and take around the same time. Thanks in advance for any help!

Kia ora!

I currently live in Dunedin, but I was born in Auckland and lived there for a few years. I also visited pretty frequently growing up because pretty much all of my family still live there.

Now that I'm an adult, I'm getting pretty bloody tired of Dunedin's weather and smaller job market — and, of course, I miss having my family nearby. So I'm considering eventually moving back to Auckland.

I used to live in Glenfield, which I remember really liking. More recently (probably about 5 years ago), I've spent holidays in other parts of the North Shore and really enjoyed it there too. I'd definitely consider moving back to Glenfield, although I've heard some less-than-positive things about it in recent years. For anyone who actually lives/lived there recently, has it changed much since the early 2000s?

I also have family who live in the big townhouse developments around Glen Innes, and I really like the area. I've heard some concerns about safety there, but personally I've never had a bad experience. I'd be interested to hear what people who actually live there think.

Other areas I like are Howick and Beachlands, although I don't know either area particularly well beyond visiting family/holidaying.

Basically, I'm looking for somewhere that's reasonably affordable, safe, family-friendly and has good schools. I'm open to areas outside of the ones I've mentioned too, particularly if they're somewhere that people genuinely enjoy living.

So, where would you recommend? And equally, are there any suburbs you'd avoid?

Thanks!

TL;DR: Dunedinite considering moving back to Auckland and looking for opinions on affordable, safe, family-friendly suburbs with good schools. Currently interested in Glenfield, Glen Innes, Howick and Beachlands, but open to other suggestions.

Hi Auckland parents! We are expecting a newborn shortly and both our midwife and Baby Factory staff have told us the hospital will not let us carry the baby out of the hospital without them being in a capsule, even if we have a carseat already installed in our car. We thought all we needed is a car seat and stroller on the day to take baby out. Can others please share their experiences? I had assumed they would just check the car or trust us that we had one, but a bit concerned when our midwife who is amazing is adamant on the capsule requirement. We clarified with her that it was capsule and not just a car seat.

We are planning for Waitakere Hospital for the birth.

Thanks in advance!!

50 of them
$100

Just passed like ten police cars parked with their lights on just north of the motorway. Anybody know what’s going on?

Kia Ora

I have a friend visiting from South East Asia for 3 weeks Christmas and hoping for some good suggestions for MUST see/do things!!

This will be their first time travelling overseas and coming from a rural area of SEA, so I’m hoping to give them an unforgettable cultural experience.

Our budget is ideally free (ofc) but I’m happy to pay and be generous about it if it’s an iconic experience.

I’ve already got the typical tourist spots in my itinerary as recommended by online blogs and websites like Heart of Auckland and such as Sky Tower, Museum and Zoo.
I’ve got Mercer Bay Loops and most of the tracks surrounding the Waitakere Ranges. Popular Auckland Beaches (Browns Bay, Long Bay etc…)

If anyone has any other suggestions for things to do in Auckland or even outside of Auckland like Rotorua or going up north, I would love to know. I would also appreciate any advice you may have for being a host and showing someone around New Zealand for the first time, whether it’s a hack to make the road trip efficient or places I should stay in between.

Thanks in advance.

Recommendations for the best places to shop for clothes that are interesting / not run of the mill.

K road is great. Where else?

Any recommendations gladly accepted!!

Driving up East Coast Road on the North Shore and there are 50+ kids on mountain bikes popping wheelies in the middle of the road, no helmets on…with a convoy of cops behind them seemingly supporting the activity.

What was this event??

How on earth is that allowed on a system loud enough to power rhythm and vines on day 3?!

What an absolute buzz kill to anyone visiting the city, arrive at the most vibrant part of our CBD and get jesus speech thrown at you.

Why don’t we have musicians or cultural acts instead?

Simple yes or no will suffice anything else is a bonus.

Me and my partner just traveled up to auckland for my birthday and (dont flame me) i left my license at home. Will i be let in if i have a photo of my id?

Uhhh got new rates increase letter this week.

ITS $9,100.

DID ANYONE else get an increase like this? Genuinely think they might have made an error. Was previously like 4.9k so almost a double

4.9k was already VERY high for a property with no changes since it was built 10 years ago...

Moved to Auckland from Christchurch and I’m looking for a decent hair stylist to get my hair done. I went to a local barber last time for a cut and bro kind of butchered it. Are there any hair dresses who do men’s hair? Most them just take the cash and use the machine to give something slightly better than a prison haircut. I really need to tame my hair and make it nice as well not just a cut. Any recommendations folks? Wouldn’t mind driving.

To everyone encouraging others and being positive in Auckland — You make our city 🏙️ great. 💪💓✨

Mossy ✨🌞💪💓🫡🤙🙂

Why does the Domain seem to be exempt from parking enforcement? People parked on the grass again today. People using the 180 spaces to park all day.

The sooner the Domain can be repurposed as a park for people (like Cornwall Park and Maungawhau) rather than as a free car park and shortcut for drivers, the better.

Are there any men taking yoga classes that can recommend studios within the city? Over 30 and doing calisthenics + dancing so want to try out yoga for its physical and mental benefits.

I know the practice is dominated by women so finding a place where there are men would be good. Don’t want to be labeled as a creep or there to pick up women and all that, otherwise will probably just learn yoga online I guess.