Introductions - please post here
Dec 22nd 2006, 8:40 am
#16
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 2,813
Re: Introductions - please post here
Your first name
Hap
Your current location
St Albans, Christchurch
Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there
Been here nearly five years but only got PR this past July. I'd like to move to Uruguay or Spain. But New Zealand is okay with us.
Family status
Married for ten years to a lovely Thai woman and we have a ten year-old daughter
Visits made to NZ
I came here January 2002 for a job.
Anything else!
Feijoas rock the free world!
Hap
Your current location
St Albans, Christchurch
Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there
Been here nearly five years but only got PR this past July. I'd like to move to Uruguay or Spain. But New Zealand is okay with us.
Family status
Married for ten years to a lovely Thai woman and we have a ten year-old daughter
Visits made to NZ
I came here January 2002 for a job.
Anything else!
Feijoas rock the free world!
Dec 22nd 2006, 11:03 am
#17
NZ ways is best ways :0)
Joined: Oct 2006
Location: Christchurch, NZ
Posts: 1,109
Re: Introductions - please post here
No worries - sounds like a great idea to me 
Your first name
Andy (Wife's name as and when she gets on here, is Toni)
Your current location
Southend, Essex, UK
Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there
Christchurch
Family status
Married, no kids, no family in NZ
Visits made to NZ
One 5 week trip in November of 2005
Anything else!
I like 'bikes, fishing, beer and socialising, Toni is mad on shopping, horses and a bit more shopping. Oh, and we both like cats. To get to know people we'll be inviting people to along to a good old knees up somewhere in ChC after we arrive on the 18th Jan. Details will follow!
Your first name
Andy (Wife's name as and when she gets on here, is Toni)
Your current location
Southend, Essex, UK
Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there
Christchurch
Family status
Married, no kids, no family in NZ
Visits made to NZ
One 5 week trip in November of 2005
Anything else!
I like 'bikes, fishing, beer and socialising, Toni is mad on shopping, horses and a bit more shopping. Oh, and we both like cats. To get to know people we'll be inviting people to along to a good old knees up somewhere in ChC after we arrive on the 18th Jan. Details will follow!
Dec 22nd 2006, 1:30 pm
#18
Too close to the sun
Joined: Aug 2006
Location: Waihola, Dunedin
Posts: 411
Re: Introductions - please post here
Your current location
Nr York
Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there
Dunedin
Family status
Married. wifeys a nurse , hence able to come. boy 11, girl 8
Visits made to NZ
visited last april
Anything else!
want to do everything outdoorsy that S.I has goin
Nr York
Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there
Dunedin
Family status
Married. wifeys a nurse , hence able to come. boy 11, girl 8
Visits made to NZ
visited last april
Anything else!
want to do everything outdoorsy that S.I has goin
Dec 22nd 2006, 2:24 pm
#19
Account Closed
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 388
Re: Introductions - please post here
Originally Posted by Maz
Could everyone please post a few details about themselves, and say hello in this thread. Some starters:
Your first name
Anne (Annie to friends only
)
Your current location
Village near Uttoxeter, Staffs.
Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there
Auckland, arrive 20th Jan 2007(My Birthday
)
Family status
Married to Dave for 19 1/2 yrs. No children
Visits made to NZ
Aborted attempt at emigrating to NZ May 2005. OH lived in Christchurch
for 4yrs in 1970's.
Anything else!
I'm a midwife but looking for a career change. Interested in doing some
voluntary work in NZ.
Please edit your details as your circumstances change. Thank you!
Some starters:Your first name
Anne (Annie to friends only
)Your current location
Village near Uttoxeter, Staffs.
Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there
Auckland, arrive 20th Jan 2007(My Birthday
)Family status
Married to Dave for 19 1/2 yrs. No children
Visits made to NZ
Aborted attempt at emigrating to NZ May 2005. OH lived in Christchurch
for 4yrs in 1970's.
Anything else!
I'm a midwife but looking for a career change. Interested in doing some
voluntary work in NZ.
Please edit your details as your circumstances change. Thank you!
Dec 23rd 2006, 1:51 am
#20
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Oct 2005
Location: Blenheim, NZ
Posts: 1,504
Re: Introductions - please post here
Your first name - Dee
Your current location - Living in Wellington for 6 months - came from Sunderland
Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there - We're here, if it gets warmer
Family status - Myself, Hubby Paul & 19yr old son Jamie
Visits made to NZ - never before
Anything else! - Have left 2 kids (26yrs & 29yrs) & 2 grand daughters (6yrs & 18mths) in the UK.
Your current location - Living in Wellington for 6 months - came from Sunderland
Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there - We're here, if it gets warmer
Family status - Myself, Hubby Paul & 19yr old son Jamie
Visits made to NZ - never before
Anything else! - Have left 2 kids (26yrs & 29yrs) & 2 grand daughters (6yrs & 18mths) in the UK.
Dec 23rd 2006, 4:01 am
#21
conquering the world!
Joined: Aug 2006
Location: Puatahanui, Porirua
Posts: 4,905
Re: Introductions - please post here
Your first name Karen
Your current location Hamilton, New Zealand. We have been here since early Oct and liking it so far
Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there Bay of Plenty evntually
Family status In NZ, me, Steve (AKA StevieB) and our daughter Melissa who is 11. Our sons Shane 23, Mark 22 and Darren 20 are still in Scotland.
Visits made to NZ None. But we never visited any of the places the RAF posted us to and that always worked out OK too
Your current location Hamilton, New Zealand. We have been here since early Oct and liking it so far
Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there Bay of Plenty evntually
Family status In NZ, me, Steve (AKA StevieB) and our daughter Melissa who is 11. Our sons Shane 23, Mark 22 and Darren 20 are still in Scotland.
Visits made to NZ None. But we never visited any of the places the RAF posted us to and that always worked out OK too
Dec 23rd 2006, 10:34 am
#22
Forum Regular
Joined: Oct 2006
Location: Albany, North Shore
Posts: 298
Re: Introductions - please post here
FIRST NAME :
Marion (another one)
CURRENT LOCATION:
Hartlepool UK
WHERE TO MOVE TO IN NZ:
Christchurch in January 2007 (yipee)
FAMILY STATUS:
Been married to Lee for 16 years. 2 kids - boy 15, girl 11.
VISITS MADE TO NZ:
None, just going for it
ANYTHING ELSE:
Can't wait.
Marion (another one)
CURRENT LOCATION:
Hartlepool UK
WHERE TO MOVE TO IN NZ:
Christchurch in January 2007 (yipee)
FAMILY STATUS:
Been married to Lee for 16 years. 2 kids - boy 15, girl 11.
VISITS MADE TO NZ:
None, just going for it
ANYTHING ELSE:
Can't wait.
Dec 23rd 2006, 10:43 am
#23
ex corrections officer
Joined: Aug 2006
Location: was Bucks.UK now Dunedin. NZ
Posts: 39
Re: Introductions - please post here
Your first name Steve
Your current location Buckingham
Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there Dunedin, Balclutha or surrounding areas
Family status Married to Theresa since July, stepdaughter Shannon age 11
Visits made to NZ Two week trip in October for interview and test
Anything else! Should be starting at ORCF in March. Awaiting medical results so that ITA can be put in, by hand
Your current location Buckingham
Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there Dunedin, Balclutha or surrounding areas
Family status Married to Theresa since July, stepdaughter Shannon age 11
Visits made to NZ Two week trip in October for interview and test
Anything else! Should be starting at ORCF in March. Awaiting medical results so that ITA can be put in, by hand
Dec 23rd 2006, 5:23 pm
#24
Forum Regular
Joined: Nov 2005
Location: Isle of Wight>Hamilton>Sunshine Coast
Posts: 40
Re: Introductions - please post here
Originally Posted by Maz
Could everyone please post a few details about themselves, and say hello in this thread. Some starters:
[B]Your first name Sharon & Andy
[B]Your current location Originally from the Isle of Wight
[B]Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there Living in Te Awamutu have been for the last year
[B]Family status Married with 3 daughters 2 are back in the UK but the 19 yr old is with us
[B]Visits made to NZ Oct 2005
[B]Anything else! Miss gravy granules! and Andy misses watching his beloved Pompey playing at Fratton park!
Please edit your details as your circumstances change. Thank you!
Some starters:[B]Your first name Sharon & Andy
[B]Your current location Originally from the Isle of Wight
[B]Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there Living in Te Awamutu have been for the last year
[B]Family status Married with 3 daughters 2 are back in the UK but the 19 yr old is with us
[B]Visits made to NZ Oct 2005
[B]Anything else!
Miss gravy granules! and Andy misses watching his beloved Pompey playing at Fratton park! Please edit your details as your circumstances change. Thank you!
Dec 24th 2006, 1:03 pm
#25
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 536
Re: Introductions - please post here
Originally Posted by Maz
Could everyone please post a few details about themselves, and say hello in this thread. Some starters:
Your first name
Your current location
Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there
Family status
Visits made to NZ
Anything else!
Please edit your details as your circumstances change. Thank you!
Some starters:Your first name
Your current location
Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there
Family status
Visits made to NZ
Anything else!
Please edit your details as your circumstances change. Thank you!
Mandie
Your current location
Hampshire, UK
Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there
Christchurch
Family status
Married, with 2 girls aged 15 & 12
Visits made to NZ
1 visit of 5 weeks duration
Anything else!
nothing else i don't think
Merry Christmas and take care Mandie x
Dec 24th 2006, 1:08 pm
#26
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 536
Re: Introductions - please post here
Originally Posted by shaozzy
Andy misses watching his beloved Pompey playing at Fratton park!Ooooh Andy you missed a good game yesterday they won 3-1 apparently it was a fab match.
Mandie
Dec 24th 2006, 4:28 pm
#27
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2006
Location: Mission Bay, Auckland
Posts: 649
Re: Introductions - please post here
Your first names: Sam and Hilary
Your current location: Sourf London
Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there: Auckland is Sam's first choice, Wellington for Hilary. Let you know after our next trip.
Family status: married
Visits made to NZ: Once 10 years ago. Hilary wanted to immigrate then, but Sam not sure! Visit planned mid Jan - mid March 2007.
Anything else!
We have ITA in.
Your current location: Sourf London
Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there: Auckland is Sam's first choice, Wellington for Hilary. Let you know after our next trip.
Family status: married
Visits made to NZ: Once 10 years ago. Hilary wanted to immigrate then, but Sam not sure! Visit planned mid Jan - mid March 2007.
Anything else!
We have ITA in.
Dec 24th 2006, 9:38 pm
#28
Member
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 80
Re: Introductions - please post here
Hi all,
Your first name
Ian ( known as Taff ) and Debs
Your current location
Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand.....ex Isle of Sheppey, Kent
Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there
Been in New Zealand for 11 months
Family status
Family back in UK. Debs daughter and mum are here for Xmas.
Visits to New Zealand
None !!! We just did our homework on the internet and speaking to other expats in NZ
Anything else!
Do your homework first before making the big jump. Take peoples advice but ALWAYS make your own decisions. It takes time to settle and you WILL get homesick but it is WORTH it in the end
Your first name
Ian ( known as Taff ) and Debs
Your current location
Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand.....ex Isle of Sheppey, Kent
Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there
Been in New Zealand for 11 months
Family status
Family back in UK. Debs daughter and mum are here for Xmas.
Visits to New Zealand
None !!! We just did our homework on the internet and speaking to other expats in NZ
Anything else!
Do your homework first before making the big jump. Take peoples advice but ALWAYS make your own decisions. It takes time to settle and you WILL get homesick but it is WORTH it in the end
Dec 24th 2006, 10:13 pm
#29
Citizenships collector...
Joined: Sep 2005
Location: St Mary's Bay, Auckland (NZ)
Posts: 239
Re: Introductions - please post here
Your first name
Jennifer (only my boss calls me that though :scared: )
Your current location
Auckland NZ
Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there
I've been in NZ for 12 months now, wouldn't dream to leave in a million years
Family status
Cohabitating with kiwi partner of nearly 5 years, no kids
Visits made to NZ
None before emigrating
Anything else!
Merry Christmas?
Jennifer (only my boss calls me that though :scared: )
Your current location
Auckland NZ
Where you hope to move to in NZ if you're not already there
I've been in NZ for 12 months now, wouldn't dream to leave in a million years
Family status
Cohabitating with kiwi partner of nearly 5 years, no kids
Visits made to NZ
None before emigrating
Anything else!
Merry Christmas?
Dec 24th 2006, 11:53 pm
#30
Forum Regular
Joined: Nov 2005
Location: Isle of Wight>Hamilton>Sunshine Coast
Posts: 40
Re: Introductions - please post here
Originally Posted by Mandie.H
Ooooh Andy you missed a good game yesterday they won 3-1 apparently it was a fab match.
Mandie
Mandie