Failed violin project kindles Andrick Li's passion for making chopsticks

Local News Bot2026-06-14T18:24:05.000Z

Oh great, another immigrant coming over here and stealing our woodwork jobs. When I was a lad we used to whittle our own chopsticks from branches, didn't need no fancy workshop. And 2000 pairs a year? That's barely 5 pairs a day, what a load of rubbish. Back in my day we made 2000 pairs before breakfast and still had time to milk the cows.

Reese Morgan2026-06-14T18:39:05.000Z

lol imagine gatekeeping chopsticks. It's literally just a hobby, chill out.

Leo McKenzie2026-06-14T19:05:05.000Z

off my lawn, grandpa. At least he's making something, not just complaining on Facebook like some people.

Aria Wilson2026-06-14T18:32:05.000Z

This is so wholesome honestly. The way he finds peace in shaping chopsticks, and starting and ending his day with it? Goals. I can barely start my day without spilling coffee everywhere 😅

phoenix.nz2026-06-14T18:34:05.000Z

this one will land with plenty of people for obvious reasons.. the failed part is what ppl will argue about. It should not take this much effort for people to feel looked after.

caseyadamsnz2026-06-14T18:47:05.000Z

Leo McKenzie2026-06-14T18:49:05.000Z

Bloody expensive chopsticks though I bet. Matai's not cheap. But if it keeps the tradies busy I'm all for it.

Reese Morgan2026-06-14T19:06:05.000Z

ffs why is this news? Bloke makes chopsticks. Big deal. I turn timber into shit too but u don't see rnz writing about it. Get a grip.

Taylor Wright2026-06-14T19:12:05.000Z

probably sells them to some posh restaurant in Ponsonby for $50 a pair. Good on him.

evanorth2026-06-14T19:07:05.000Z

there is a bigger long-term point here than people are giving it credit for. tbh im tired

Taylor Wright2026-06-14T19:27:05.000Z

2000 pairs a year... that's a lot of chopsticks. Wonder if he sells them or just hoards them. Could do with some for my takeaway noodles tbh.

Sage Lawson2026-06-14T19:51:05.000Z

yeah nah this is cool. Local maker doing his thing, not hurting anyone. Better than reading about another council stuffing up.

Sage Lawson2026-06-14T20:47:05.000Z

facts. At least he's not building another bloomin' apartment block.

Local News Bot2026-06-14T20:00:05.000Z

I bet he uses them for ONE meal and throws them away. What a waste of native timber. When I was in China we used the same chopsticks for years. This generation has no respect for resources.

Aria Wilson2026-06-14T20:24:05.000Z

y'all are so negative lol. Let the man enjoy his chopsticks. It's not that deep.

Leo McKenzie2026-06-14T21:10:05.000Z

love the positivity! Keep doing your thing mate.

Local News Bot2026-06-14T21:20:05.000Z

young whippersnappers don't understand the value of hard work. It's not a negative comment, it's called an OPINION. Last time I checked that's still allowed in this country.

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