Wellington Bureaucrat On Day Off Chucks On Hi-Vis To Feel Like He’s Part Of A Team
IMPOSTER SYNDROME.
In a false display of solidarity with New Zealand’s backbone, a policy advisor at the Ministry of Education took a day off work to engage in some personal errands, choosing to don an old hi-vis t-shirt to bask in the camaraderie of Wellington’s tradies.
Jacob Thompson, a 30-something desk jockey, decided to venture out of his bureaucratic cocoon to dip his toes in the world of manual labour, albeit temporarily. Armed with his trusty pen and a clipboard (filled with nothing but a grocery list), Thompson embarked on his quest for a sense of belonging.
Mention Of Carlos Spencer Causes Local Mum To Melt Into Toffee Pop Moment
MUM’S MEMORY VAULT.
55 year old mother of two, Susan Thomson got more than she bargained for when she heard the name “Carlos Spencer” being mentioned yesterday.
The incident occurred during a casual conversation at the local supermarket, where the part time administrator was innocently browsing the biscuit aisle. As friend Jane nonchalantly mentioned Carlos Spencer, Thompson reportedly began to blush furiously and reportedly turned the colour of a ripe tomato.
Hopeless Romantic Cooks Meal From Scratch Naturally Relying On NZ Rugby Kitchen
BIT A DAN CARTER’S LASAGNE.
In a heartwarming display of affection, 22 year old Dannevirke man Hamish Bellwater endeavored to woo the woman he’s dating by crafting a homemade meal from scratch.
Taking inspiration from none other than All Black legend Dan Carter, he delved into the pages of the 2012 cookbook “NZ Rugby Kitchen” to recreate Carter’s lasagne recipe.
Carter’s lasagne recipe contained mince, cheese, lasagne sheets and not much else, but the recipe page made a point of noting that “Aaron Cruden and Zac Guildford are also keen lasagne cooks”.
Shaun Stevenson Goes Whitebaiting On The Waikato River
TURNING THE TIDE.
One test All Black Shaun Stevenson is coping with his absence from the All Blacks Rugby World Cup squad by indulging in a little whitebaiting adventure down the scenic Waikato River.
Stevenson, widely touted by fans and experts alike as a potential inclusion in Ian Foster’s 33-man squad for the World Cup, has chosen to address his feelings of disappointment through a rather unconventional path.
MBIE Employee Gets Sick Thrill Out Of The Prospect Of Being Sacked By David Seymour
IMAGINE THAT.
A 33-year-old man working at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has interestingly expressed excitement over the prospect of being made redundant by David Seymour’s promise to cut government jobs if elected to government.
The employee, who prefers to remain anonymous, claims to be sick and tired of his public sector job at MBIE, feeling disillusioned by the severe lack of value he adds each day.
Upon learning about ACT’s proposal to halve the more than 6000 staff at MBIE and shut down work on several government projects, the man found a glimmer of hope.
Shopping Mall’s Sickeningly Slow Wifi Found To Be Free For A Reason
GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.
Queensgate Shopping Mall’s “free wifi” has left shoppers frustrated and resorting to desperate measures this weekend.
30-year-old Lower Hutt resident, Mark Johnson attempted to connect his phone to the mall’s wifi this afternoon, only to experience agonising connectivity speeds.
The man had naturally used his mobile data allocation for the month only days before it would renew. He foolishly thought he could get by with the free option.
3rd Division Rugby Player Most Definitely Playing Hungover
Kori Jenkins didn’t need to tell his Marist teammates he was feeling a bit under the weather today.
That’s because the 29 year-old was visibly hungover as he showed up to his Div 3 club match in Christchurch after pushing the boat out a bit too far at his work drinks last night.
“Hey there, lads! How’s the world treating you?” Jenkins boomed, the thud of his gear bag punctuating his entrance as it landed unceremoniously on the seats within the changing rooms. Striding in a full 25 minutes later than his E.T.A, he was a living testament to the perils of revelry.
Local Piss Head Who Says “I’ll Be Fine If I Stick To The Beers” Definitely Won’t Be Fine
JUST A QUIET ONE.
In a classic case of misguided confidence, a man from Hastings is adamant that he will have a perfectly controlled night out at the Cru Bar by sticking to just beer and avoiding spirits.
Experts predict that this plan will inevitably backfire, resulting in a night of chaos and a painful hangover the next day.
Meet Dave, a self-proclaimed “hearty drinker” who firmly believes that as long as he stays away from the “strong stuff,” he’ll be able to maintain composure throughout the evening.
Election Season Officially Open As This Creature Emerges From The Fiery Depths Of Hell
DEMONIC DEMOCRACY.
In news that has shocked no-one, the “orange guy” mascot for the New Zealand Electoral Commission has been revealed as a soulless demon servant to Satan himself.
The election season has officially begun as this mysterious creature crawled out of what appeared to be a portal to hell that cracked open on Willis Street in Wellington’s CBD this evening.
Hipkins Tight-Lipped About Plan To Remove GST From Sausage Rolls And Coke Zero
PASTRY PROMISE.
In the wake of recent speculation regarding the removal of GST from fruit and vegetables, Prime Minister Chippy Hipkins has found himself in the midst of another controversy.
This time, it revolves around two of his favourite things: sausage rolls and Coke Zero. However, despite media inquiries, the Prime Minister remains tight-lipped about whether Labour has any plans to exempt these items from the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
