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#3474896 29-Mar-2026 10:22

ANglEAUT:
WTH? I am the organisation owner. No indication why the org is suspended, nor a link to fix the issue. Also no warning received that org will be suspended.

Try an incognito login to eliminate any potential weird account confusion.

Other than that, an admin console login should give you the reason for suspension.

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#3474999 29-Mar-2026 14:26

Friday the plastic collection bag on my table saw dust collector split open.

Called the supplier's Christchurch branch to see if they had a replacement bag, only to find out they’d sold the last one earlier in the day. "No problem, just order one online from Auckland for delivery next week."

Received an email later in the day from Auckland sales advising that the bags are on back-order and delivery will be 4-6 weeks.

Rang Auckland branch and was advised that the computer says that they have sixteen in stock. Probably should have asked lady to physically check the stock.

Replied to back-order email asking for explanation on 4-6 week delay for something in stock in Auckland.

Waiting to see if I get a reply on Monday.

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#3475541 30-Mar-2026 13:52

Monday morning reply was that freight from Auckland to Christchurch for a $27 pack of ten plastic bags would be $30.

I went to another company and bought a slightly larger, longer bag from a different brand for $10. Rolled the top lip of the bag over a couple of times to get rid of the extra length and the steel band fitted perfectly. So, I am back making dust again.

I have now cancelled the original order.

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#3476372 1-Apr-2026 06:30

Australian culture at its finest. Don't believe me? It was recently added to the Australian National Archive.

Democracy Manifest - a succulent Chinese meal

The world famous arrest of Jack Karlson, better known as Mr. Democracy Manifest who ate a succulent Chinese meal.

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#3477617 3-Apr-2026 12:23

Earlier this week our son sent me this copy of a screenshot he saw online. I thought it might be a joke but he assures me it’s legit.

It’s now third-hand and I have no idea of the context or circumstances.

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#3477752 3-Apr-2026 19:51

Flew back from Adelaide last week.

Go to airport. Drop bags. Go through full belts off etc security.

Now airside and security screened.

Follow signs to international departure gates.

And…. Go through identical full repeat of belts off security screening.

Why? Just..why?

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#3477763 3-Apr-2026 20:49

Geektastic:

Why? Just..why?

Because international arrived flights, not just you, also have to walk around airside and be checked before departure to NZ.

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#3477770 3-Apr-2026 21:01

It depends on the airport design. Some will have an international arrivals security area before going to general airside, so departing passengers only need one screening. I have seen both styles. It really depends on space available.

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#3477774 3-Apr-2026 21:18

freitasm:

It depends on the airport design. Some will have an international arrivals security area before going to general airside, so departing passengers only need one screening. I have seen both styles. It really depends on space available.

Yes and Adelaide is a relatively small airport with quite low international traffic.

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#3478254 5-Apr-2026 11:05

WAPO TYPO:

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The Washington Post - U.S. races to find missing airman as Iranian TV broadcasts reward for capture (05 April 2026)

EDIT: The airman has since been rescued - lucky man!

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#3478301 5-Apr-2026 16:19

eracode:

freitasm:

It depends on the airport design. Some will have an international arrivals security area before going to general airside, so departing passengers only need one screening. I have seen both styles. It really depends on space available.

Yes and Adelaide is a relatively small airport with quite low international traffic.

ADL isn't exactly SYD, MEL or BNE, despite having the infrastructure for international flights. Kind of like CHC.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_busiest_airports_in_Australia

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#3478335 5-Apr-2026 21:05

Anyone see the fiery object falling from the sky around dawn? I didn't.

I would be the Artemis II solid rocket booster. It was built from a stockpile of Space Shuttle-era components.

When these boosters were used on the Shuttle, they were equipped with parachutes and recovered after splashdown.

For Artemis missions, however, they are designed for one‑time use. It happened just before sunrise, and apparently from many parts of New Zealand, from Auckland, to Wellington