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Forum: New Zealand
Sep 24th 2018, 3:50 am
Replies: 49
Views: 13,686
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: Should we move to NZ?

On a positive note, my 25 y/o nephew( Kiwi) and gf ( kiwi) both attended low decile high schools in the provinces and university here in NZ. Now on their OE in the UK, both have quickly obtained...
Forum: New Zealand
May 15th 2018, 7:12 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,265
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: Gathering firewood

Driftwood from the ocean has absorbed salt. Burning of salt releases dioxins ( sodium and chloride) , some argue that dioxins are toxic and cause cancer. I’m no chemist however and have no idea. I’m...
Forum: New Zealand
May 15th 2018, 9:18 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,265
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: Gathering firewood

Unfortunately the salt in driftwood will wreck your fireplace, plus the vapours produced are carcinogenic.
Forum: New Zealand
May 11th 2018, 7:28 am
Replies: 18
Views: 6,081
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: Living in Waipawa, Hawkes Bay

Waipawa has a small but adequate supermarket, pharmacy, a couple of second hand shops, bottle store, fish and chip shop, a butchers, organic veg shop and a cafe. Y’puk is only 5 mins drive away but...
Forum: New Zealand
May 9th 2018, 6:40 am
Replies: 18
Views: 6,081
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: Living in Waipawa, Hawkes Bay

Hello again. I’m writing this from Waipawa! ( visiting the family again). There is one primary school in Waipawa and three in Y’Puk. Central Hawke’s Bay College ( secondary school) is in Y’puk. Some...
Forum: New Zealand
May 1st 2018, 7:27 am
Replies: 18
Views: 6,081
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: Living in Waipawa, Hawkes Bay

Loads of people commute from Waipawa, Waipukurau into Hastings and Napier. Good road with loads of passing lanes. Scenic. I know this because I grew up in Central Hawkes Bay and have family in...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 1st 2014, 1:50 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,761
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: Am I being oversensitive?

Is there a problem with Thomas the Tank Engine???
Forum: New Zealand
May 28th 2014, 11:35 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 598
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: Rum 'n' Raisin - The greatest Pirate Treasure

www.rushmunro.co.nz/ice-cream/rum-and-raisin/
Forum: New Zealand
May 28th 2014, 9:29 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 598
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: Rum 'n' Raisin - The greatest Pirate Treasure

Jelly-Tip ice creams were one of my favourites as a child too. I'm sure when I was a little there was way less jelly. I'm not so keen on the new version :(
I'm a loyal Rush Munroe icecream...
Forum: New Zealand
May 20th 2014, 12:43 am
Replies: 58
Views: 4,168
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: So, what's everyone's ancestry?

From the Forest of Dean, other branch from Aberdeenshire. All came from rural communities and arrived as farm workers.
OHs family arrived from Scottish Lowlands via the Victoria goldfields then onto...
Forum: New Zealand
May 19th 2014, 6:32 am
Replies: 83
Views: 10,702
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: Reverse Racism from Maori

I wasn't going to be quite as succinct but must say I've never heard it was a right either :)
Forum: New Zealand
May 17th 2014, 7:55 pm
Replies: 83
Views: 10,702
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: Reverse Racism from Maori

:goodpost: Purrball - :starsmile:
Forum: New Zealand
May 12th 2014, 3:07 am
Replies: 1
Views: 508
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: Manuka trees/bushes.

My first thought was to get stuck in and prune the manuka to bits. However on reflection I think it would depend on the maturity of the shrubs/trees. I have young manukas which I lightly clip and...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 14th 2014, 12:30 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,037
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: Liverpool to Palmerston North

I think its definitely cultural. As a kiwi living in the UK I had real difficulty adjusting to the houses there. I found so many homes made me claustrophobic. I longed to bash down walls and...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 7th 2014, 3:19 am
Replies: 29
Views: 1,838
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: Country/Rural Living

Is it a rental? Cos honestly the landlord should be sorting this out for you.

Also if you're near a reserve let your district council know. They are supposed to do pest control around parks/public...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 7th 2014, 2:27 am
Replies: 29
Views: 1,838
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: Country/Rural Living

If your house is surrounded by native bush you'll find rats a pain. Rats will climb trees,leap onto your roof and start nesting in the house - especially with winter on its way. We keep all trees...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 6th 2014, 9:39 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 591
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: Is there anyone in Thames?

On your virtual stroll through Thames you would have noticed its a rather small township. Thames perks up over the summer months but come winter it can be a tad morose and brooding ( well that's the...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 21st 2014, 8:55 am
Replies: 8
Views: 4,529
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: Any negatives to Tauranga

I prefer Bethlehem to Papamoa also. There are a surprising number of hidden gems dotted around. Pyes Pa has some very nice enclaves. Oropi too. You won't see these places from the main roads.
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 19th 2014, 11:20 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 4,529
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: Any negatives to Tauranga

I've managed to think of a few things I don't like about Tauranga/Mt Maunganui.

We have NO museum!! I've lived in many towns/cities throughout NZ and this is the only place that has no museum....
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 16th 2014, 8:38 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 530
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: Clarinet Teacher

You're most welcome :)

I've included a link to give you both a taste of what is on offer in our small city.
http://www.tgamusica.co.nz/?/concerts

Tauranga also hosts a popular yearly jazz...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 15th 2014, 1:14 am
Replies: 3
Views: 530
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: Clarinet Teacher

In larger centres she would most definitely be in demand, especially if she also teaches music theory. Trinity College / ABRSM are both familiar exam boards to NZ musos.

Schools receive some...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 12th 2014, 10:39 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,448
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: Its a bit windy

Checking all our gutters this evening, pegging down trampoline etc.
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 11th 2014, 6:28 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 669
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: Dog walking and mountain biking in Tauranga

The mt bikers in my family enjoy Summerhills and Oropi Grove.
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 9th 2014, 11:52 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,181
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: Home Brew

I made a batch of ginger beer ( for the kids ) this morning. Went back to brewing shop and bought a ready made bug rather then going to the bother of making my own from scratch, which I usually do....
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 8th 2014, 11:11 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 4,074
Posted By Hokey-pokey

Re: When was your " think I've settled" moment

I popped into a brewing shop a few days ago out of curiosity. The place was fascinating, I think it could be quite fun concocting a home brew. I've made alcoholic ginger beer a few times (...
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