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May13
08-12-2005, 01:58 PM
hi forummers,

do we have anyone who is residing in NZ ?

http://www.tourismnewzealand.com/

Would love to ask for more info ...

mayb can get this thread going regarding visiting, studying or staying in NZ (i.e. from the horse's mouth) ... thanks :rolleyes:
daBoss
08-12-2005, 05:51 PM
why? finally decided to go to nz for holiday ah? :)
jamesling
08-13-2005, 09:54 PM
Hi May 13,

Just thought i'd reply to your posting. I've been living in NZ for around 9 years. Studied for 4 years at the university of Auckland and been working for over 4 years.

What would you like to know?

A definite tourist spots all around - thermal pools in Rotorua, glow worm caves in Taupo, vineyard country in the Hawkes Bay, winter sports in Mt Ruapehu, bungy jumping and jetboating in Queenstown. The views are to die for - the best promotional/marketing exercise was - Lord of the Rings. Yes, all the panaromic and beautiful landscapes are shot in New Zealand.

Therefore, if you're looking for a holiday with relaxing and nature experience, NZ is great for it. Don't expect to do the running around and shopping type holiday.

If you're looking to migrate, the good thing about NZ residency is that once you quality for 'indefinite' status, you'll have the PR for life (unless there's a policy change down the track). This is definitely a plus compared to other countries such as Australia where you need to renew every four years or so.

Life in NZ is relaxing, families tend to spend quality time with each other, hardly any traffic jams and there's rugby (fantastic sport with the New Zealand All Blacks).

You'll also be surprised as to the number of Sitiawan people who have migrated to NZ over the years. Organised a S'wan gathering last year and easily got 5 tables. Looking to have 10 tables next time.

Well, do drop me a list of questions and I'll do my best to answer them.

Cheers
h2o
08-15-2005, 03:41 PM
who r the sitiawanians who've migrated to nz?
jamesling
08-15-2005, 04:05 PM
They are mainly older people.........mostly late 30s onward.
h2o
08-15-2005, 10:11 PM
They are mainly older people.........mostly late 30s onward.
hey james r u calling us old??? :D
name some names - we probably know them
Dino
08-15-2005, 10:17 PM
hey james r u calling us old??? :D
name some names - we probably know them

H20 looks like she's 21....and i am not joking!!!! :noworry:
h2o
08-15-2005, 11:27 PM
H20 looks like she's 21....and i am not joking!!!! :noworry:
i think i still look like orlando bloom la!!!!!!!
sheesh! cannot find baby pic
Dino
08-15-2005, 11:34 PM
i think i still look like orlando bloom la!!!!!!!
sheesh! cannot find baby pic

Hey....for a girl your age...you defy all aging theories.....
h2o
08-15-2005, 11:41 PM
Hey....for a girl your age...you defy all aging theories.....
hello??? orlando bloom IS young for all i know
Dino
08-15-2005, 11:46 PM
hello??? orlando bloom IS young for all i know

Dun like him too much.... :squeeze:
LiLiaN
08-15-2005, 11:55 PM
orlando --> baby girl face...! :p
May13
08-17-2005, 05:54 PM
hi james,

thank you for the short insight into NZ ...

yes, yes i will drop you more related questions soon ...

thots if migrating are indeed very tempting :rolleyes: ... will definitely pose more questions related to that area ...

H20, i tot u are in AUS :sus: and not NZ ... niways i totally agree with Dino that you look 21 ... remembered seeing u at KLIA in 2003 with ur 2 kids and u dont look like their mummy at all :noworry: more like big sista

and ahem ahem ... how come orlando bloom became the hijacked topic of this thread ... its abt NZ la
h2o
08-18-2005, 02:12 PM
hi james,

thank you for the short insight into NZ ...

yes, yes i will drop you more related questions soon ...

thots if migrating are indeed very tempting :rolleyes: ... will definitely pose more questions related to that area ...

H20, i tot u are in AUS :sus: and not NZ ... niways i totally agree with Dino that you look 21 ... remembered seeing u at KLIA in 2003 with ur 2 kids and u dont look like their mummy at all :noworry: more like big sista

and ahem ahem ... how come orlando bloom became the hijacked topic of this thread ... its abt NZ la
hey how come u know me and i dunno u ??

pm me ur identity pls :D

ps - i AM down under - that's why i dunno who's migrated to nz