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 😅

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.

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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