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Ugghhh LFYD posting delayed as per. Said he went to the Instagram safety thing yesterday when we all know it was last week 🙄

And then pops over to Sydney to an apple safety thing as well. Who is he trying to kid saying he is going home to implement safety kids controls 🙄🙄 when we all know he's one of the worst parents for exploiting his kids 🤮 along with his mate Scammy 🙄

Also how much does he love himself walking around in the tightest skimpiest budgie smugglers with daddy on the back 🤮
If you cared at all about your kids' safety and screentime you wouldn't give them iPads of their own in the first place. Absolute muppet.
 
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I think is the one next to him “Amy” at least that was the name circulating on reddit when Sharde’s besties or maybe was herself went on a rant saying he had cheated at the awards ceremony, but this was like June or July and sharde was already with the other guy. Happy for Vaughan, hope he enjoys his single life and don’t get caught into a serious relationship right away
Also, just on those posts from Caitlin...interesting that Caitlin is coming up to Auckland and hanging out with Vaughan and Fletch but absolutely not hanging out with Megan......
 
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Man I can't with Chelsea Winter eh.
She really is so out of touch. Her statement, from a basis of privilege, ignores; it slaps in the face of all we women who;- are paid hourly, have bills due, have dependants, may have limited sick leave entitlements, and employers who see us in competition with males - their hormones aren't dictating a few days off a month.

She's also promoting this whole self care basis from someone who can afford to. The reality is for many women in all types of occupations, pushing through on our period days is often a necessity, simply because being able to take days off, on a monthly basis, is some crazy fairytale ideal. For most it doesn't exist, except for Chelsea.
 
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Umm don’t we all track out periods and understand our cycle? Men aren’t stupid and most are pretty good at understanding them if you let them.

Tarryn! Oh she annoys me. Posting again and commenting about her ‘bully’ neighbours. Sorry but you posting and commenting about it is pretty much the same when it’s only your side of the story you’re sharing.
Not sure how their shares driveway works but in our one we actually own it not the other home owners. Yeap, we had rules who could and couldn’t park up it. Neighbours used to do weddings so we came to a mutual agreement. Please don’t do the crying thing when it’s an insurance claim either. Also, badly designed pool area from previous owners that she probably didn’t check 100% as that retaining wall has been dodge since day 1.
 
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Any cliff notes here?!
The rise

  • Iyia Liu burst onto the NZ scene around 2015 as a millennial entrepreneur success story.
  • Claimed she turned $6k into a $3.5m global waist-trainer business in a year.
  • Paid Kylie Jenner ~$300k to promote the product.
  • Sold Waist Trainer + Luxe Fitness, publicly said she made multi-millions.
  • Built a strong influencer-driven personal brand: luxury cars, land, global speaking gigs, “Girls in Business” courses/events.

The cracks

  • Her newer business Celebration Box had major fulfillment problems:
    • Customers received melted/stale food or nothing at all.
    • Complaints of ignored refunds.
    • Negative comments allegedly deleted; users blocked.
  • Commerce Commission received multiple complaints.
  • Liu blamed rapid growth + startup “teething issues.”
  • She admitted blocking critics, citing harassment and death threats.

The image problem

  • Her business model relies heavily on perception of success.
  • Some claims appear exaggerated:
    • Said property was mortgage-free → records show a bank mortgage (she says it’s unused credit).
    • Sales numbers can’t be verified (private companies).
  • Critics argue she curates success while suppressing criticism.

The family connection (big red flag section)

  • Liu’s mother (Caroline Zhao) and her partner (Robert Ewan, formerly Dan McEwan) run Future Living.
  • Future Living promotes high-return, low-cost prefab housing schemes using SIP panels.
  • Investors pay:
    • ~$12k + GST to “license”
    • ~$20k for drawings
    • ~$450k to set up a fabrication plant
  • Promises:
    • 50–80% savings
    • Mortgage paid off in under 10 years
    • Massive global projects underway

Reality according to sources & regulators:


  • No meaningful builds completed.
  • SIP supplier relationships collapsed.
  • Technology claims disputed or unlicensed.
  • Allegations it resembles MLM / pyramid-style licensing.
  • FMA and Commerce Commission are reviewing aspects.
  • Robert Ewan previously bankrupted investors in a similar property scheme (2008–09).

Iyia Liu’s role

  • She was formerly involved (shareholder/director) in related entities.
  • Says she exited years ago and has no current involvement.
  • Still a shareholder in one proposed development tied to her mother.
  • Some investors say meeting Liu socially led to being pitched the property scheme.

Bottom line

  • Iyia Liu went from media darling to controversy magnet.
  • Celebration Box exposed operational weaknesses + PR damage control issues.
  • Her personal brand depends on projected success, which critics say is selectively presented.
  • The family’s property ventures raise serious credibility and regulatory concerns, echoing past failures.
  • Regulators are watching — but no final rulings yet.
 
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The rise

  • Iyia Liu burst onto the NZ scene around 2015 as a millennial entrepreneur success story.
  • Claimed she turned $6k into a $3.5m global waist-trainer business in a year.
  • Paid Kylie Jenner ~$300k to promote the product.
  • Sold Waist Trainer + Luxe Fitness, publicly said she made multi-millions.
  • Built a strong influencer-driven personal brand: luxury cars, land, global speaking gigs, “Girls in Business” courses/events.

The cracks

  • Her newer business Celebration Box had major fulfillment problems:
    • Customers received melted/stale food or nothing at all.
    • Complaints of ignored refunds.
    • Negative comments allegedly deleted; users blocked.
  • Commerce Commission received multiple complaints.
  • Liu blamed rapid growth + startup “teething issues.”
  • She admitted blocking critics, citing harassment and death threats.

The image problem

  • Her business model relies heavily on perception of success.
  • Some claims appear exaggerated:
    • Said property was mortgage-free → records show a bank mortgage (she says it’s unused credit).
    • Sales numbers can’t be verified (private companies).
  • Critics argue she curates success while suppressing criticism.

The family connection (big red flag section)

  • Liu’s mother (Caroline Zhao) and her partner (Robert Ewan, formerly Dan McEwan) run Future Living.
  • Future Living promotes high-return, low-cost prefab housing schemes using SIP panels.
  • Investors pay:
    • ~$12k + GST to “license”
    • ~$20k for drawings
    • ~$450k to set up a fabrication plant
  • Promises:
    • 50–80% savings
    • Mortgage paid off in under 10 years
    • Massive global projects underway

Reality according to sources & regulators:


  • No meaningful builds completed.
  • SIP supplier relationships collapsed.
  • Technology claims disputed or unlicensed.
  • Allegations it resembles MLM / pyramid-style licensing.
  • FMA and Commerce Commission are reviewing aspects.
  • Robert Ewan previously bankrupted investors in a similar property scheme (2008–09).

Iyia Liu’s role

  • She was formerly involved (shareholder/director) in related entities.
  • Says she exited years ago and has no current involvement.
  • Still a shareholder in one proposed development tied to her mother.
  • Some investors say meeting Liu socially led to being pitched the property scheme.

Bottom line

  • Iyia Liu went from media darling to controversy magnet.
  • Celebration Box exposed operational weaknesses + PR damage control issues.
  • Her personal brand depends on projected success, which critics say is selectively presented.
  • The family’s property ventures raise serious credibility and regulatory concerns, echoing past failures.
  • Regulators are watching — but no final rulings yet.
Nice work! Thank you.
I wonder why she hasn’t used the “unused credit” to build that swimming pool? 🧐
 
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The rise

  • Iyia Liu burst onto the NZ scene around 2015 as a millennial entrepreneur success story.
  • Claimed she turned $6k into a $3.5m global waist-trainer business in a year.
  • Paid Kylie Jenner ~$300k to promote the product.
  • Sold Waist Trainer + Luxe Fitness, publicly said she made multi-millions.
  • Built a strong influencer-driven personal brand: luxury cars, land, global speaking gigs, “Girls in Business” courses/events.

The cracks

  • Her newer business Celebration Box had major fulfillment problems:
    • Customers received melted/stale food or nothing at all.
    • Complaints of ignored refunds.
    • Negative comments allegedly deleted; users blocked.
  • Commerce Commission received multiple complaints.
  • Liu blamed rapid growth + startup “teething issues.”
  • She admitted blocking critics, citing harassment and death threats.

The image problem

  • Her business model relies heavily on perception of success.
  • Some claims appear exaggerated:
    • Said property was mortgage-free → records show a bank mortgage (she says it’s unused credit).
    • Sales numbers can’t be verified (private companies).
  • Critics argue she curates success while suppressing criticism.

The family connection (big red flag section)

  • Liu’s mother (Caroline Zhao) and her partner (Robert Ewan, formerly Dan McEwan) run Future Living.
  • Future Living promotes high-return, low-cost prefab housing schemes using SIP panels.
  • Investors pay:
    • ~$12k + GST to “license”
    • ~$20k for drawings
    • ~$450k to set up a fabrication plant
  • Promises:
    • 50–80% savings
    • Mortgage paid off in under 10 years
    • Massive global projects underway

Reality according to sources & regulators:


  • No meaningful builds completed.
  • SIP supplier relationships collapsed.
  • Technology claims disputed or unlicensed.
  • Allegations it resembles MLM / pyramid-style licensing.
  • FMA and Commerce Commission are reviewing aspects.
  • Robert Ewan previously bankrupted investors in a similar property scheme (2008–09).

Iyia Liu’s role

  • She was formerly involved (shareholder/director) in related entities.
  • Says she exited years ago and has no current involvement.
  • Still a shareholder in one proposed development tied to her mother.
  • Some investors say meeting Liu socially led to being pitched the property scheme.

Bottom line

  • Iyia Liu went from media darling to controversy magnet.
  • Celebration Box exposed operational weaknesses + PR damage control issues.
  • Her personal brand depends on projected success, which critics say is selectively presented.
  • The family’s property ventures raise serious credibility and regulatory concerns, echoing past failures.
  • Regulators are watching — but no final rulings yet.
This is great thank you!
 
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DD ewwwww rolls eyes thank you to the nurses who made me worry about something I wasn’t worried about 🥴
 
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If Molly's nail place caused multiple nails to bleed they need to go back to training. That's a huge infection risk. I don't think I'd want to pay for these ones
Holy hecka that is BAD! Also the colour is giving Elderly Tobacco Smoker 😂
 
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Poor Methyus
Her poor me routine is painful. No hospital will operate on her until she looses weight. Well duh, not only do you not fit on the table but your also at high risk brooooooo. I'd say stop eating but you are already claiming not to eat anything....... Interesting 🤔
 
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If Molly's nail place caused multiple nails to bleed they need to go back to training. That's a huge infection risk. I don't think I'd want to pay for these ones
How gross is that. yuck yuck yuck. It's really not hard to keep cuticles intact.She's into weird Boomer style colours too 🥴
Speaking of our girl Moley, shes gone in a bit aggressive with the pastry brush 😂 she's not staying at mummy suesues so do we think she and Owey are crashing (freeloading) on someone's couch? How does she meet these people.. It's 11.30 in Oz and I can't sleep lol
 

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