martybabe

Hello there, just joined the forum.I'm a retired Fireman and I've been in Nz for two and half years now based in Taranaki.

It's just come up to applying for permanent residency time and that's proving to be a bit of a headache to say the least but, that aside, we love it here, coming from the war torn streets of sunny Birmingham it's really quite awe inspiring to see the natural beauty of the place, every morning feels like the first morning we arrived.

I can't find much to fault the place despite being a winging Pom, It's not quite the land of milk and honey and opportunity I'd convinced myself it would be and missing the Family back home was and is a hard place to be but overall we're happy with our lot in Godzone.

If I could change anything it would be to drag my Family and Aston Villa football club a few thousand miles closer and it would be nice if just a few kiwis understood my accent

Anyway, nice to cyberly meet you all, see you around. Mart x here's to ya

Sue

Hi martybabe

Welcome to the site. I see you have already made your way over to the NZ forum. I hope you enjoy your stay with us and let me know if you have any questions about the bits and bobs on the site.

Sue

Jerseygirl

Hello and welcome to BE.

Good luck on gaining PR status.

martybabe

Thank you Ladies

Jerseygirl

Ladies...me likey.