Websites I used to visit regularly though not so much these days. Mainly would only land on them during an Internet search. May still be of interest to others.

• Lobsters – Specialized Computing discussion community.
  Originally similar to HackerNews in it’s format, evolved to focus more on much narrower and quite specific aspects of computing.
  https://lobste.rs/

• Geekzone NZ
  Discussion Forum predominantly for consumers and enthusiast end users of consumer electronics & digital entertainment. Includes forums for general (non tech) interest categories. Haven’t bothered to visit nor lurk recently.
  https://geekzone.co.nz

• Reddit – “Front page of the Internet”
  General discussion forums and link aggregator. Have deliberately linked to their old (format) site. New site is awful to use. Some subs suffer from the Echo-chamber effect.
  https://old.reddit.com

• Meet Up – Use the Internet to get off the Internet.
  Good if you are wishing to meet people in a new town who share similar topics of interests to you.
  https://meetup.com/

• TradeMe
  NZ foremost online trading website. Used to be focused on individuals selling their pre-loved items. Increasingly focused on drop shipping. Sometimes international sellers are selling things way above NZ RRP.
  https://trademe.co.nz

• Aardvark NZ
  Bruce Simpson’s blog. Formerly a general interest technology issues blog. Evolved more into his personal blog covering drone regulations, Civil Aviation Authority, and issues he has with the South Waikato District Council
  https://aardvark.co.nz

• Greater Auckland (Advocacy Organization)
  Authoritarian-left leaning Urban Planning and Transport discussion echochamber blog which leans heavily to promoting ideological solutions that may not be entirely pragmatic. Heavy aspirations to follow the likes of Melbourne in Australia and other cities in Europe. Well intentioned, but not necessarily the best fit for Auckland’s unique situations and challenges.
  https://www.greaterauckland.org.nz/

• Product Review
  Australian based Product and Service review site. Claims of impartiality and independence however have not been externally audited or verified. Offers paid “Brand Management” services to the businesses featured on the site. Recommend bringing a bag of salt.
  https://productreview.com.au