January 2014 Arrivals and Departures
Jan 3rd 2014, 3:10 am
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Jan 6th 2014, 6:44 am
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Re: January 2014 Arrivals and Departures
Coffeyfoley - OH & Daugher Arrive ChCH 2nd
TheCockneyKiwi, Oh and Kids - Arriving ChCh 5th after spending some time in Melbourne
smileypigface's toyboy husband Leaves UK 14th Arriving Auckland 16th
Murrayafc - Leaves UK 17th Arrives Auckland 19th
Trafford, Daughter & Son - Leave Manchester 19th Arrive Auckland 21st
Lb welly, Toyboy & 3 sons - Leave UK 19th Arrive Welington 21st
MarkMcKeown - Leaves UK 21st Arrives Auckland 23rd
TheCockneyKiwi, Oh and Kids - Arriving ChCh 5th after spending some time in Melbourne
smileypigface's toyboy husband Leaves UK 14th Arriving Auckland 16th
Murrayafc - Leaves UK 17th Arrives Auckland 19th
Trafford, Daughter & Son - Leave Manchester 19th Arrive Auckland 21st
Lb welly, Toyboy & 3 sons - Leave UK 19th Arrive Welington 21st
MarkMcKeown - Leaves UK 21st Arrives Auckland 23rd
Jan 8th 2014, 12:49 am
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Re: January 2014 Arrivals and Departures
Australian living in Hong Kong the past 22 years (does that count as British? 
). Coming over with 12 yr old son, husband and dog end January.
). Coming over with 12 yr old son, husband and dog end January.
Jan 9th 2014, 6:49 pm
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Jan 9th 2014, 11:36 pm
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Re: January 2014 Arrivals and Departures
We arrive into Auckland on January 27th 
Jan 10th 2014, 3:15 am
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Re: January 2014 Arrivals and Departures
Coffeyfoley - OH & Daugher Arrive ChCH 2nd
TheCockneyKiwi, Oh and Kids - Arriving ChCh 5th after spending some time in Melbourne
smileypigface's toyboy husband Leaves UK 14th Arriving Auckland 16th
Murrayafc - Leaves UK 17th Arrives Auckland 19th
Trafford, Daughter & Son - Leave Manchester 19th Arrive Auckland 21st
Lb welly, Toyboy & 3 sons - Leave UK 19th Arrive Welington 21st
MarkMcKeown - Leaves UK 21st Arrives Auckland 23rd
Pentium - OH, son and dog - Arrive Auckland 27th
TheCockneyKiwi, Oh and Kids - Arriving ChCh 5th after spending some time in Melbourne
smileypigface's toyboy husband Leaves UK 14th Arriving Auckland 16th
Murrayafc - Leaves UK 17th Arrives Auckland 19th
Trafford, Daughter & Son - Leave Manchester 19th Arrive Auckland 21st
Lb welly, Toyboy & 3 sons - Leave UK 19th Arrive Welington 21st
MarkMcKeown - Leaves UK 21st Arrives Auckland 23rd
Pentium - OH, son and dog - Arrive Auckland 27th
Jan 15th 2014, 11:19 pm
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Re: January 2014 Arrivals and Departures
Coffeyfoley - OH & Daugher Arrive ChCH 2nd
TheCockneyKiwi, Oh and Kids - Arriving ChCh 5th after spending some time in Melbourne
smileypigface's toyboy husband - Leaves UK 14th Arriving Auckland 16th
MrsFychans Inlaws - Leave UK 14th Arriving Auckland 16th then Wellington on the 21st - Coming for a visit
Murrayafc - Leaves UK 17th Arrives Auckland 19th
Trafford, Daughter & Son - Leave Manchester 19th Arrive Auckland 21st
Lb welly, Toyboy & 3 sons - Leave UK 19th Arrive Welington 21st
MarkMcKeown - Leaves UK 21st Arrives Auckland 23rd
Pentium - OH, son and dog - Arrive Auckland 27th
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TheCockneyKiwi, Oh and Kids - Arriving ChCh 5th after spending some time in Melbourne
smileypigface's toyboy husband - Leaves UK 14th Arriving Auckland 16th
MrsFychans Inlaws - Leave UK 14th Arriving Auckland 16th then Wellington on the 21st - Coming for a visit
Murrayafc - Leaves UK 17th Arrives Auckland 19th
Trafford, Daughter & Son - Leave Manchester 19th Arrive Auckland 21st
Lb welly, Toyboy & 3 sons - Leave UK 19th Arrive Welington 21st
MarkMcKeown - Leaves UK 21st Arrives Auckland 23rd
Pentium - OH, son and dog - Arrive Auckland 27th
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Jan 17th 2014, 7:37 pm
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Re: January 2014 Arrivals and Departures
At last we are coming to NZ. Fly out of Heathrow on 30th Jan land Wellington 1st Feb. OMG excitement levels through the roof! See you all soon...
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Jan 20th 2014, 6:52 pm
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Re: January 2014 Arrivals and Departures
Coffeyfoley - OH & Daugher Arrive ChCH 2nd
TheCockneyKiwi, Oh and Kids - Arriving ChCh 5th after spending some time in Melbourne
smileypigface's toyboy husband - Leaves UK 14th Arriving Auckland 16th
MrsFychans Inlaws - Leave UK 14th Arriving Auckland 16th then Wellington on the 21st - Coming for a visit
Murrayafc - Leaves UK 17th Arrives Auckland 19th
Trafford, Daughter & Son - Leave Manchester 19th Arrive Auckland 21st
Lb welly, Toyboy & 3 sons - Leave UK 19th Arrive Welington 21st
MarkMcKeown - Leaves UK 21st Arrives Auckland 23rd
Pentium - OH, son and dog - Arrive Auckland 27th
Boycee and OH (Mark & Effy ) Leave UK 30th
TheCockneyKiwi, Oh and Kids - Arriving ChCh 5th after spending some time in Melbourne
smileypigface's toyboy husband - Leaves UK 14th Arriving Auckland 16th
MrsFychans Inlaws - Leave UK 14th Arriving Auckland 16th then Wellington on the 21st - Coming for a visit
Murrayafc - Leaves UK 17th Arrives Auckland 19th
Trafford, Daughter & Son - Leave Manchester 19th Arrive Auckland 21st
Lb welly, Toyboy & 3 sons - Leave UK 19th Arrive Welington 21st
MarkMcKeown - Leaves UK 21st Arrives Auckland 23rd
Pentium - OH, son and dog - Arrive Auckland 27th
Boycee and OH (Mark & Effy ) Leave UK 30th
Jan 20th 2014, 9:45 pm
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Re: January 2014 Arrivals and Departures
Hey newbie here, but a week and I'll be heading off to new Zealand myself I'm 22 depart from heathrow on 27th and land in Auckland on the 29th 
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I'm 22 depart from heathrow on 27th and land in Auckland on the 29th !!!
Jan 21st 2014, 4:53 am
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Re: January 2014 Arrivals and Departures
I have arrived!
Jan 22nd 2014, 8:52 pm
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Welcome LB - hope you are taking things slowly and glad to see the sun has come out
Coffeyfoley - OH & Daugher Arrive ChCH 2nd
TheCockneyKiwi, Oh and Kids - Arriving ChCh 5th after spending some time in Melbourne
smileypigface's toyboy husband - Leaves UK 14th Arriving Auckland 16th
MrsFychans Inlaws - Leave UK 14th Arriving Auckland 16th then Wellington on the 21st - Coming for a visit
Murrayafc - Leaves UK 17th Arrives Auckland 19th
Trafford, Daughter & Son - Leave Manchester 19th Arrive Auckland 21st
Lb welly, Toyboy & 3 sons - Leave UK 19th Arrive Welington 21st
MarkMcKeown - Leaves UK 21st Arrives Auckland 23rd
Pentium - OH, son and dog - Arrive Auckland 27th
Boycee and OH (Mark & Effy ) Leave UK 30th
Coffeyfoley - OH & Daugher Arrive ChCH 2nd
TheCockneyKiwi, Oh and Kids - Arriving ChCh 5th after spending some time in Melbourne
smileypigface's toyboy husband - Leaves UK 14th Arriving Auckland 16th
MrsFychans Inlaws - Leave UK 14th Arriving Auckland 16th then Wellington on the 21st - Coming for a visit
Murrayafc - Leaves UK 17th Arrives Auckland 19th
Trafford, Daughter & Son - Leave Manchester 19th Arrive Auckland 21st
Lb welly, Toyboy & 3 sons - Leave UK 19th Arrive Welington 21st
MarkMcKeown - Leaves UK 21st Arrives Auckland 23rd
Pentium - OH, son and dog - Arrive Auckland 27th
Boycee and OH (Mark & Effy ) Leave UK 30th
Jan 24th 2014, 10:46 am
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Re: January 2014 Arrivals and Departures
Glad to be here finally but it was hard to leave. Loads of friends and family came to the airport to wish us farewell, which in hindsight might have been a mistake My 16 year old daughter didn't stop crying till the second leg of the journey! It was the journey from hell unfortunately. I must have been unwittingly brewing a very nasty cold (apologies to others on the flight) because I had the worst migraine, along with tummy bug and flu-like symptoms. That flight is not something you want to be doing while ill! First thing I did was go straight to doctor for painkilling injection in the rear! The kids and I have been here for 3.5 days and got lots done already. Still lots to do. School starts next week. Kids had orientation half day and tell me it was "okay" but they don't think they'll "fit in"! Told them maybe they should give it a bit more time than 3 hours 
Both sunburnt today despite my warnings about the strength of the sun. And we have all enjoyed the cafes and coffee. I missed them while living in the UK. Got a good deal on mobile phones and bought 2 seater and 3 seater sofas for $999 at Freedom - bargain!
Both sunburnt today despite my warnings about the strength of the sun. And we have all enjoyed the cafes and coffee. I missed them while living in the UK. Got a good deal on mobile phones and bought 2 seater and 3 seater sofas for $999 at Freedom - bargain!
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Jan 24th 2014, 5:58 pm
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Glad to be here finally but it was hard to leave. Loads of friends and family came to the airport to wish us farewell, which in hindsight might have been a mistake My 16 year old daughter didn't stop crying till the second leg of the journey! It was the journey from hell unfortunately. I must have been unwittingly brewing a very nasty cold (apologies to others on the flight) because I had the worst migraine, along with tummy bug and flu-like symptoms. That flight is not something you want to be doing while ill! First thing I did was go straight to doctor for painkilling injection in the rear! The kids and I have been here for 3.5 days and got lots done already. Still lots to do. School starts next week. Kids had orientation half day and tell me it was "okay" but they don't think they'll "fit in"! Told them maybe they should give it a bit more time than 3 hours Both sunburnt today despite my warnings about the strength of the sun. And we have all enjoyed the cafes and coffee. I missed them while living in the UK. Got a good deal on mobile phones and bought 2 seater and 3 seater sofas for $999 at Freedom - bargain!
Both sunburnt today despite my warnings about the strength of the sun. And we have all enjoyed the cafes and coffee. I missed them while living in the UK. Got a good deal on mobile phones and bought 2 seater and 3 seater sofas for $999 at Freedom - bargain!
yep the big farewell at airport not really something to be recommended, luckily for me I had a bit of an argument with my In Laws, we had to stay with them for a couple of weeks before we flew over, a day or two before we flew so them dropping us off was just a relief to be honest. (all find and dandy with them now and they are actually here for a holiday atm).
Sun burning is very quick here I know it will sound like nagging but you do need to keep going on about it, my DD, aged 12, is still a nightmare after 2yrs but you have to think of their future health. Luckily DS, aged 9, does as he is told.
try and relax a bit over the next week before the kids go to school.
Jan 24th 2014, 7:37 pm
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hope you are feeling better now
yep the big farewell at airport not really something to be recommended, luckily for me I had a bit of an argument with my In Laws, we had to stay with them for a couple of weeks before we flew over, a day or two before we flew so them dropping us off was just a relief to be honest. (all find and dandy with them now and they are actually here for a holiday atm).
Sun burning is very quick here I know it will sound like nagging but you do need to keep going on about it, my DD, aged 12, is still a nightmare after 2yrs but you have to think of their future health. Luckily DS, aged 9, does as he is told.
try and relax a bit over the next week before the kids go to school.
yep the big farewell at airport not really something to be recommended, luckily for me I had a bit of an argument with my In Laws, we had to stay with them for a couple of weeks before we flew over, a day or two before we flew so them dropping us off was just a relief to be honest. (all find and dandy with them now and they are actually here for a holiday atm).
Sun burning is very quick here I know it will sound like nagging but you do need to keep going on about it, my DD, aged 12, is still a nightmare after 2yrs but you have to think of their future health. Luckily DS, aged 9, does as he is told.
try and relax a bit over the next week before the kids go to school.
Still unwell, but improving. Hopefully that will make me immune to the next few bugs.
I am just interrupting my typing to tell my daughter to put sunscreen on before she goes out. So I most definitely will be nagging them about it!