How many are moving on?
Apr 23rd 2008, 11:07 am
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Re: Hi many are moving on?
The number one British favourite meal is Chicken Tikka Masala. I really don't expect you or anyone else to really understand what I meant, because it's not something I can explain very well. First and foremost, usually a person from the UK will identify with where they come within the country, way before even considering themselves British and as for being European well that's way down the list. We all have uniquely identifiable charactaristics and things that make us different; from the way we talk, history, the things we like, football teams; which in my opinion makes for a more interesting mix of people and places to visit. It certainly makes travelling around the country more variable and if you travel even only small distances to other towns you can immediately know that you have arrived 'somewhere else' and feel like you have been away somewhere. In that respect I find NZ, as a whole, rather bland and homogenous. The only difference in NZ psyche is whether you're from the mainland or a JAFA.
Apr 23rd 2008, 11:30 am
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Apr 23rd 2008, 12:43 pm
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Re: Hi many are moving on?
Generally happy here but would not dismiss the chance of going to Oz in the future, mainly to be better off. That nasty Auntie Helen keeps taking our hard-earned dosh :curse:
Mrs V is less happy about this as her view of Oz is mainly wildlife based, that is, she believes every creature will try to kill her via teeth or venom. She can't accept that people actually survive there.
Mrs V is less happy about this as her view of Oz is mainly wildlife based, that is, she believes every creature will try to kill her via teeth or venom. She can't accept that people actually survive there.
Apr 23rd 2008, 1:19 pm
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Apr 23rd 2008, 4:10 pm
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Re: Hi many are moving on?
Apr 23rd 2008, 7:45 pm
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Re: Hi many are moving on?
Just Another Friendly Aucklander 
Sort of ....
Sort of ....
Apr 23rd 2008, 8:22 pm
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Re: Hi many are moving on?
Quick one!
Have they been on a OE when younger?
Just that Kiwi's who have tend to be different than one's who haven't, have you noticed this?
Apr 23rd 2008, 8:28 pm
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Re: Hi many are moving on?
I think there's some truth in that and certainly the attitudes of people I meet who have never left NZ can be a bit shocking but they tend to be old duffers.
Apr 23rd 2008, 8:34 pm
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Apr 23rd 2008, 10:13 pm
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Re: Hi many are moving on?
I've noticed that to some extent too, the New Zealanders over here are usually more receptive to change than their countrymen back home. It's hard to make broad generalisations about people but I guess travel does broaden the mind.
Apr 24th 2008, 12:35 am
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Re: Hi many are moving on?
Hard to handle? Are you kidding, like we don't have any immigrants, foreign food or mixed relationships in the UK? The number one British favourite meal is Chicken Tikka Masala. I really don't expect you or anyone else to really understand what I meant, because it's not something I can explain very well. First and foremost, usually a person from the UK will identify with where they come within the country, way before even considering themselves British and as for being European well that's way down the list. We all have uniquely identifiable charactaristics and things that make us different; from the way we talk, history, the things we like, football teams; which in my opinion makes for a more interesting mix of people and places to visit. It certainly makes travelling around the country more variable and if you travel even only small distances to other towns you can immediately know that you have arrived 'somewhere else' and feel like you have been away somewhere.
In that respect I find NZ, as a whole, rather bland and homogenous. The only difference in NZ psyche is whether you're from the mainland or a JAFA.
The number one British favourite meal is Chicken Tikka Masala. I really don't expect you or anyone else to really understand what I meant, because it's not something I can explain very well. First and foremost, usually a person from the UK will identify with where they come within the country, way before even considering themselves British and as for being European well that's way down the list. We all have uniquely identifiable charactaristics and things that make us different; from the way we talk, history, the things we like, football teams; which in my opinion makes for a more interesting mix of people and places to visit. It certainly makes travelling around the country more variable and if you travel even only small distances to other towns you can immediately know that you have arrived 'somewhere else' and feel like you have been away somewhere. In that respect I find NZ, as a whole, rather bland and homogenous. The only difference in NZ psyche is whether you're from the mainland or a JAFA.
I think you will find most Kiwis who ive in Auckland are not born and breed Jafas.I never said you weren't used to immigrants or mixed marriages.
What I said was South Auckland is a very diverse culture made up of a large mix of cultures and for that reason most Brits I know feel apprehensive about living there.
In fact I have read that many times in here. Usually posted by those who have never lived in South Auckland themselves.