auxwuff

Do people think it would be a better idea to have a seperate forum- one for OZ and one for NZ...?

Or do people think that it's helpful to keep the countries together in one BIG forum...?

Comments please.

bondipom

It would cut out some of the trans ditch rivalry that is prevalent here and adds spice to the forum.

Ceri

It was separate in the past, around about the time when I first joined up I seem to recall. I remember the NZealnder posters wanted the two combined. - the conclusion was they preferred to join the two together.

cheers

Sazzle

can we not have them setup so that although they are together, they can be separated by a reader.

eg have a tab when you start a thread for oz or kiwi, which is compulsory on starting. All posted threads are in the forum, however a simple operation would allow you to view only oz or only nz, or both?

perhaps?

I do know how it feels to have to wade thru a huge wadge of oz postings for one or two nz. especially as they are such different countries .

Jack The Lad

I like this site just as it is. Always seems to be something going on. Why not try http://www.*****.co.uk its just for New Zealand.

Jack

BulletproofMonk

Having a seperate forum for each country would be a huge benefit, especially as both countries are so very different.

Many people use these forums to find first-hand information in helping them decide if their dream of starting a new life in a faraway country is right for them.

The most likely people to emigrate to NZ are Brits as the climate is similar, they drive on the left and their primary language is English.

Likewise, the UK is the most likely destination for Kiwi's with wunderlust, specifically - London.

The forum is an exchange of information between both groups and would benefit from OZ having a seperate forum.

Pollster

I agree with Jack ( I shudder to admit) - the reason I post on here more than to the ***** forum is that this one is busier and more dynamic - the NZ forum is great for specific advice but it can take a day or two to get a single answer.

Also a lot of the experiences of migrating are similar wherever you go and there is a bigger support network with the two together.

I would never have met wbb, bundy, Pollyanna, Hevs ........ the list is endless - all people in or going to Oz that I enjoy reading their posts, hearing about their experieneces, learning from and hopefully doing a reciprocal job.

We are all down under - we need to stick together! ( Also I am planning a trip to Oz at some point and need places to stay )

Jack The Lad

Glad you agree Pollster

Don

NZ-bound are only few in number and appreciate the help and laughs you Aussie-bound and Aussie-based provide.

Let's all dance and sing karaoke, tonight I'm like one of our Chinese brethren who's had too much beer (1).

WheelsOfSteel

Karaoke is Japanese...

Don

Mixed metaphor? It's the Chinese who fall over after 1 beer, admittedly the Japanese invented karaoke but probably the Chinese like it too...?

HUP

Well there gonna be remote and isolated enough in NZ. We don't want to isolate them anymore .

sky

I like this forum just the way it is, I use ***** too but I like this forum cos it is busier and there is always something different to read. The migrating part is just the same from nz or oz you go through the same emotions and stress of leaving family.