I work for foodstuffs and you are completely correct. It is up to each franchise owner what they stock. However you are able to request products that they don't stock. I know our local Pak'n'Save has a book you can write in to request things. If your supermarket doesn't have one, talk to the manager\owner and I'm sure they'll help if they are able. Love your videos, I am kiwi born and you guys make me proud to be one :)
Thank you so much for this great info! (Bri will be glad that he is right...again...🤣) Thank you for your kind words, we are super happy to have you with us 😊
Writing stuff in the book or sending emails does nothing at my Provincial Pak n Save! The boss there knows better 🙄 To do your shopping, you have to go to *three* supermarkets because there is no *one* supermarket that has everything! 🤣
@@TheScratchingKiwi thanks for that info. I'm sorry your local PNS isn't helpful. My local is pretty good with it but I would guess that again comes down to where you live and who owns it. I write the software for our Four Squares so don't have much contact with the bigger stores anymore and maybe my advice is out of date. Apologies if I'm incorrect.
I grew up in Northland. What bollocks that you don't need heating! All we had in our house was a single bar heater, and it was kept in the parent's room. We got very little sleep in winter because we were shivering cold all night. In the mornings on the way to school, us kids would play with breaking the ice on top of the puddles, and would scrape up the 1cm thick frost to make "snowballs". In the day, at school, the heat was turned off at 9am and we could see our breath in the classroom, and my white fingers were so cold they couldn't hold a pen. That's the _sub_ tropical part of Aotearoa. The climate ranges from subtropical to sub-Antarctic. And all parts bloody well need heating everywhere in winter!
Great to see you two enjoying windy Wellington! Prices are definitely climbing. LOL thanks for calling Brian out lol...Loved the video... as always! People need to remember it is called an "accident," not a "on purpose"when you cut someone off etc. Miss you guys!
Miss you too Randy! Always talking about you two, especially when we walk down the campsite. We say: "Remember that time we were walking along and that Randy completely ignored us??? 🤣🤣 Just joking! Love you guys!! xx
You were lucky that it was not blowing as it sometimes does. Take a look at what Eastbourne was like on the 10th April 1968 when the Wahine ferry rammed into Barretts Reef in the middle of the harbour entrance.
I’ve passed through Wellington three times on the way to the South Island ; it’s rained heavily on all three occasions and been glad to get on the ferry….🤣
@@ItsaDrama and that’s in the summer months Dec/JanFeb …..let’s not talk about the wind ! 🤣. We found the best weather on the South Island once you cleared Picton and Bluff was the best weather we’ve found anywhere in NZ; mind you it was the summer months and chilly in the evenings….youll eventually move to the S. Island ….🙂
Jeez - that was a hell of a public tellin' off 🤣 - Liz will obviously never forget this "Remember that day you drove 100mph the wrong way on that one way street!" 🤣
Yes, and especially when you are driving a car that you're not familiar with...If I was in my little Peugot then it may be ok, but Bri's car is big and...well, yes...I'm glad you understand! 😊
I was on the Northern Explorer left Wellington Sunday morning and the further North we got the worse the weather, sad after four loverly days in Wellington.
Hi L & B..... Nice to see you in Eastbourne..... home of my father and grandfather. Could we have a few more pictures of the views and less of Brian though Liz? Thanks in advance 😅 Also Liz.... I found your conversation about candles illuminating. Looking forward to the Paraparaumu / Kapiti vlog as that's my old stomping ground. ❤
Ha ha L&B, the trucking of goods to Taranaki & Gisborne always costs more, fuel and distance because of 'centralisation' since the 1980's. Auckland to Wellington is the main highway. Any places in these areas have better access, and costs accordingly. But New Plymouth & Gisborne costs for everything that are trucked are according to the distance away from what kiwis call 'the main drag'. Same as for here. Fuel and essential costs are always more on the coast here in the Buller and west coast areas compared to main cities like Nelson and Christchurch. The costs rise accordingly. Cost of haulage 'they' say.
@@ItsaDrama Oh no don't live in the middle! 😯 You chose paradise in Taranaki. You chose correct. I chose another gem. But the cost won't make me move. It is picturesque here too.
The prices and availability of food is always different in each town in the US. A small town will have less availability and higher prices. It’s always cheaper to drive 30 minutes to the nearest decent town to get better prices. Isn’t England the same way
Yeah, Wellington has alot of one-way roads and such, and if you're not used to it can be a pain to drive on. Like driving in Auckland if you're not used to it. And I imagine the price difference and selection for the Super markets will be because of some (not alot) actual competition in the larger market as Wellington is bigger, so they have to try keep prices lower to get people to buy there. Still, some super market prices are getting a little out of control, as we're now paying twice what we did last year for a bag of Frozen peas, and that is in Wellington.
Thank you for being with us! No...we have had Paua and this was def a mussel...it was huge! Probably grown so big after eating all the cheap food the Wellatonians are getting...🤣 Have a great week 😊
The demand is greater int the city because of the more internationally diverse population in Wellington. Auckland will be better. They are horse mussels
Nark on any difference between a foodies franchise in Taranaki versus Wellington. Since covid, the average store has changed prices to suit profit. Although, foodies demand same pricing in all stores when on special and when off special. eg Pak save's, New worlds, 4 Squares. So all pak saves should provide the same pricing when advertised on special or when not on special, unless it's an instore special. Their delivery schedule allows for cost savings from their main depots. But unfortunately, how ever many thousands of extra people live in Wellington will demand extra variety versus a smaller town. If you had the same amount of people living in Taranaki versus Wellington and they could purchase as many different varieties of foods on a REGULAR basis - you may get that in Taranaki. If not, too much wastage - so no more stocking of those products. Simple. If you ask for a specific item - yes they could get it for you but they may require you buy the whole carton if no one else buys it. If you use 1 box per month and the carton holds 12 boxes. You may not chose to buy a whole carton. Same process for a super market. Price variations on some casual products eg Dinner candles. Some stores may not have them sold very often - so, they maybe left at an older price to get rid of them knowing there profit will still be the same from when they 1st purchased it. When sold, they wont rebuy unless sales prove its worth keeping. Funny but unsettling, you will never know why some people take offence to you and your vehicle. The other driver may have had an experience during the day which has given them a short wick. Short wicks will be set off at any time and during any daily task. eg driving etc etc. Just try to be aware of all signs and road directions or speed lanes or indicating time frames(longer v quick and go) in a city that may have changes often. Incase you do miss something. Oh, and don't be bothered until they follow you home - most people will honk etc etc then go on their swearing merry way. lol. Stay safe.
I work for foodstuffs and you are completely correct. It is up to each franchise owner what they stock. However you are able to request products that they don't stock. I know our local Pak'n'Save has a book you can write in to request things. If your supermarket doesn't have one, talk to the manager\owner and I'm sure they'll help if they are able.
Love your videos, I am kiwi born and you guys make me proud to be one :)
Thank you so much for this great info! (Bri will be glad that he is right...again...🤣) Thank you for your kind words, we are super happy to have you with us 😊
Writing stuff in the book or sending emails does nothing at my Provincial Pak n Save! The boss there knows better 🙄
To do your shopping, you have to go to *three* supermarkets because there is no *one* supermarket that has everything! 🤣
@@TheScratchingKiwi thanks for that info. I'm sorry your local PNS isn't helpful. My local is pretty good with it but I would guess that again comes down to where you live and who owns it. I write the software for our Four Squares so don't have much contact with the bigger stores anymore and maybe my advice is out of date. Apologies if I'm incorrect.
I grew up in Northland. What bollocks that you don't need heating! All we had in our house was a single bar heater, and it was kept in the parent's room. We got very little sleep in winter because we were shivering cold all night. In the mornings on the way to school, us kids would play with breaking the ice on top of the puddles, and would scrape up the 1cm thick frost to make "snowballs". In the day, at school, the heat was turned off at 9am and we could see our breath in the classroom, and my white fingers were so cold they couldn't hold a pen.
That's the _sub_ tropical part of Aotearoa. The climate ranges from subtropical to sub-Antarctic. And all parts bloody well need heating everywhere in winter!
Thank you for sharing and for being with us! Have a lovely week 😊
awwww, thanks for getting all wet in the dead of winter for us!! we love you! xoxoxoxoxox
We love you too Elaine!! 🎉🥰
Great to see you two enjoying windy Wellington! Prices are definitely climbing. LOL thanks for calling Brian out lol...Loved the video... as always! People need to remember it is called an "accident," not a "on purpose"when you cut someone off etc. Miss you guys!
Miss you too Randy! Always talking about you two, especially when we walk down the campsite. We say: "Remember that time we were walking along and that Randy completely ignored us??? 🤣🤣
Just joking! Love you guys!! xx
"...I'm soundin like a wingin old bag..." Hahaha... 😂🥰🤣 You are so funny... I have to say i'm laughing out loud!!!
So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for being with us, have a fab weekend! 🥰
You were lucky that it was not blowing as it sometimes does. Take a look at what Eastbourne was like on the 10th April 1968 when the Wahine ferry rammed into Barretts Reef in the middle of the harbour entrance.
Crikey...that's terrible...it's hard to imagine a place as anything else when you visit and it is calm. Thank you for sharing my friend 😊
I’ve passed through Wellington three times on the way to the South Island ; it’s rained heavily on all three occasions and been glad to get on the ferry….🤣
😂 Thank you for sharing, David!
@@ItsaDrama and that’s in the summer months Dec/JanFeb …..let’s not talk about the wind ! 🤣. We found the best weather on the South Island once you cleared Picton and Bluff was the best weather we’ve found anywhere in NZ; mind you it was the summer months and chilly in the evenings….youll eventually move to the S. Island ….🙂
1You two are too cute for words! Thanks for the fun podcast in the rain! Love hearing about NZ! xxoo
Our pleasure, Miss Sherry! Hope that you are keeping safe and well - LOVE the profile pic! You are so lovely 🥰 Lizzie and Bri x
Jeez - that was a hell of a public tellin' off 🤣 - Liz will obviously never forget this "Remember that day you drove 100mph the wrong way on that one way street!" 🤣
Oh...ya know Lin...needs must and all that...🤣
@@ItsaDrama 🚙🛑🚔 😆
Oh and the saying is "cut me off" not "cut me up" but I had a nice giggle about it :)
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Totally agree with you, Liz, l hate driving in Wellington to many one-way roads.
Yes, and especially when you are driving a car that you're not familiar with...If I was in my little Peugot then it may be ok, but Bri's car is big and...well, yes...I'm glad you understand! 😊
Yes they are horse black mussels and are still good to eat.Peter
Thank you Peter!! 😊
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I was on the Northern Explorer left Wellington Sunday morning and the further North we got the worse the weather, sad after four loverly days in Wellington.
Oh, dear...I hope you had a great trip up North regardless of the weather, thank you for sharing! 😊
Winter is cold in NZ except for the far north
Yes, Alastair...which is a long way from where we're sitting...🤣
@@ItsaDrama wingeing poms
Hi L & B..... Nice to see you in Eastbourne..... home of my father and grandfather. Could we have a few more pictures of the views and less of Brian though Liz? Thanks in advance 😅 Also Liz.... I found your conversation about candles illuminating.
Looking forward to the Paraparaumu / Kapiti vlog as that's my old stomping ground. ❤
Hehehe! You made us smile!! Thank you for joining us today Kent! Gosh...get ready to see me getting sloshed over pizza...🤣
Ha ha L&B,
the trucking of goods to Taranaki & Gisborne always costs more, fuel and distance because of 'centralisation' since the 1980's.
Auckland to Wellington is the main highway. Any places in these areas have better access, and costs accordingly. But New Plymouth & Gisborne costs for everything that are trucked are according to the distance away from what kiwis call 'the main drag'. Same as for here. Fuel and essential costs are always more on the coast here in the Buller and west coast areas compared to main cities like Nelson and Christchurch. The costs rise accordingly.
Cost of haulage 'they' say.
Thank you for sharing Eileen, that makes a lot of sense, thank you! KNew we should have stayed in the middle...😘 Liz and Bri x
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Oh no don't live in the middle! 😯 You chose paradise in Taranaki. You chose correct.
I chose another gem. But the cost won't make me move. It is picturesque here too.
The subtropical climate is in the Far North of New Zealand!
Oh...now you tell us Jon...🤣
God you two misers' are hilarious lol
Bahahahah!!!! 🤣🤣 We'll take that as a compliment, thank you!!
The prices and availability of food is always different in each town in the US. A small town will have less availability and higher prices. It’s always cheaper to drive 30 minutes to the nearest decent town to get better prices. Isn’t England the same way
Thank you for sharing! We appreciate you being with us and saying hi! Love to the US 🇺🇸🥰
It’s a Drama In Wellington!🛫🎬🥳🤣🎥
Woo Hoo!!! 🤣 How great to see your lovely face Elester! Thank you for saying hi! 🥰
You'll be able to take a carload of cheap candles back home to Taranaki.😮 .
Right, Robert??! We won't need our headlights...just light the candles and away we go down the motorway...🤣
There are nice walking tracks in the hills at Eastbourne. One is Butterfly Creek where if my memory is correct there are beautiful native beech trees.
Yeah, Wellington has alot of one-way roads and such, and if you're not used to it can be a pain to drive on. Like driving in Auckland if you're not used to it.
And I imagine the price difference and selection for the Super markets will be because of some (not alot) actual competition in the larger market as Wellington is bigger, so they have to try keep prices lower to get people to buy there. Still, some super market prices are getting a little out of control, as we're now paying twice what we did last year for a bag of Frozen peas, and that is in Wellington.
Thank you so much for sharing this info, we appreciate it and thank you for being with us! Have a lovely weekend 😊
@@ItsaDrama Liz, I have to ask-who's to blame for the yellow sign you are holding in the thumbnail? ;-)
I love you guys!
Hahaha!! Hurray!!! That's so good to know! Thank you Sandro and we love you too, you are fabulous 🥰
A huh A huh, how bizarre, how bizarre. The mussel shells look more like paua shells (abalone)?
Do you get paua in the Naki?
Thank you for being with us! No...we have had Paua and this was def a mussel...it was huge! Probably grown so big after eating all the cheap food the Wellatonians are getting...🤣 Have a great week 😊
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God, settle down Judge Judy…..!! I’m with you Bri, put foot down and flip them the bird ..!! 😊
Hey Muzz!! You're supposed to be on MY side...🤣 Please don't encourage him...🤣
@@ItsaDrama ok hun. 🤣🤣🤣
The demand is greater int the city because of the more internationally diverse population in Wellington. Auckland will be better.
They are horse mussels
Horse mussels! Thank you D, I have just googled them. Never heard of them until now so we appreciate you sharing! Have a lovely weekend 😊
@@ItsaDrama you're welcome, was away a long time and haven't seen them in years, was a little unsure if I'd got in right.
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Nark on any difference between a foodies franchise in Taranaki versus Wellington. Since covid, the average store has changed prices to suit profit. Although, foodies demand same pricing in all stores when on special and when off special. eg Pak save's, New worlds, 4 Squares. So all pak saves should provide the same pricing when advertised on special or when not on special, unless it's an instore special. Their delivery schedule allows for cost savings from their main depots. But unfortunately, how ever many thousands of extra people live in Wellington will demand extra variety versus a smaller town. If you had the same amount of people living in Taranaki versus Wellington and they could purchase as many different varieties of foods on a REGULAR basis - you may get that in Taranaki. If not, too much wastage - so no more stocking of those products. Simple. If you ask for a specific item - yes they could get it for you but they may require you buy the whole carton if no one else buys it. If you use 1 box per month and the carton holds 12 boxes. You may not chose to buy a whole carton. Same process for a super market. Price variations on some casual products eg Dinner candles. Some stores may not have them sold very often - so, they maybe left at an older price to get rid of them knowing there profit will still be the same from when they 1st purchased it. When sold, they wont rebuy unless sales prove its worth keeping. Funny but unsettling, you will never know why some people take offence to you and your vehicle. The other driver may have had an experience during the day which has given them a short wick. Short wicks will be set off at any time and during any daily task. eg driving etc etc. Just try to be aware of all signs and road directions or speed lanes or indicating time frames(longer v quick and go) in a city that may have changes often. Incase you do miss something. Oh, and don't be bothered until they follow you home - most people will honk etc etc then go on their swearing merry way. lol. Stay safe.
What a fabulous comment Shane, thank you so much! A ton of value here and we appreciate you sharing! Have a great weekend 😊