IrishNeal

Hi there. My name is Neal. I am currently in Wellington. Just started a job with the Ministry of Health. I've been here 3 weeks.

Although I was born in Auckland and have Kiwi parents (no visa problems for me!) I grew up in Northern Ireland so I have a Kiwi and Irish sense of humor!

Recently my life situation changed so I was able to take a change in direction and move to the country of my birth - though I'd only ever been to Auckland on family holidays.

Right now I feel totally out of my depth. Everyone reckons as a 'Kiwi' I should know everything but nearly 35 years out of the country and I don't know much except what my Ma tells me about growing up in Auckland in the 50's and 60's - not much help

So I am looking for any and all help especially about living in Wellington and making friends.

Thanks

Neal

BEVS

Hi there and welcome to this NZ forum. I see you've already got stuck in. good on yer.

Hopefully you'll enjoy our wee community and maybe make some friends along the way.

Happy Posting.

scrubbedexpat094

Ditto from me too

jaynepc

Hi......good to hear a familiar voice (so to speak!!!). I am in auckland...came over 6 months ago from bangor,n.ireland. Have a lot of family ties in NZ and it is like a 2nd home.......but still having pangs of homesickness!!!!! Hope all is working out for you in wellington. Where in n.ireland did you live????

MOSO

Hi

My OH has the same problem, born in Gisborne but grew up in UK and he's working as a public servant (slave!) in Wellington.

As for meetups have you tried http://www.meetup.com. If you search for Wellington,nz there are several social groups.