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Ngaranui Beach at Raglan. Got some surfing lessons

Do it! The 2w races are really well organized and they have heaps of spot prizes afterwards.

I'm there next weekend, I'll take some pics Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Or Vorb - http://www.vorb.org.nz/rez_display.php?c=3&mode=posts

No, there is no requirement to use an agency. If you're doing a skilled migrant visa, and have enough points, then there is really no reason for one. If you're struggling for points or you have some complicated personal situation, then agents can add value. The actual paperwork is relatively straightforward, and the info is all available on the nz immigration website. If you do use an agent, I've heard good things about http://www.greatlife.co.nz/

USA visa application is done via their website. You'll get an appointment in person at the US consulate in the city, and should have your visa a couple of days later. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@beanz kite foils. He also stays on the shore. I can PM you his details if you like.

Looking good...! http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Loose-Riders-day-of-stoke-video-2016.html

I'll be looking after Auckland while you're away. Working straight through, so no time off for me right now. Available for Auckland rides most weekends.

We've excluded Australia from any possibly holiday plans for exactly that reason, until we have our Kiwi passports.

Good luck! I hope the weather treats you kindly.

Some sheep escaped onto our local sports fields today Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The newer models have slightly better accuracy since they also use GLONASS (I have a 510 and a Fenix 3), but dense tree cover will always be a challenge for small gps devices. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Congrats! I can't speak for many areas of central Auckland, but I'd definitely avoid Te Atatu South.

Someone's house moved 10 metres... https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/raw-video-chopper-footage-shows-house-north-kaikoura-shoved-10-metres-off-foundations.html?autoPlay=5208525368001

Don't set your expectations too high There's a rather disused bmx style track, and a few short single track paths that are probably better suited to walking. Also a little bit of woodwork in a field. Hopefully its gotten some attention since I was there 2+ years ago. The cows were friendly at least.

Have you been to the "bike park" in Whitianga?

Near Kaikoura http://www.interest.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/full_width/public/embedded_images/slips.jpg?itok=VE0RpZPf http://www.interest.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/full_width/public/embedded_images/stuartsmithmp.jpg?itok=oaqiz8Cj In Wellington http://www.interest.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/full_width/public/embedded_images/portdamageisaacdavidson.jpg?itok=QGigY5nT

All good up here in Auckland, although apparently some people did feel it. We have a cautious warning to stay off the water here, although I doubt we'd see any tsunami activity. Reports of some deaths already on the South Island, and probably some significant damage. Still loads of aftershocks happening - https://www.geonet.org.nz/quakes/felt

Scratching the new bike because they didn't have the right tools? Wtf. Its not like this is some cheapie Makro bike. Or that they're some mickey-mouse bike shop. They're supposedly a Specialized Concept Store?? I'd be looking at my rights under the CPA and considering whether I could get my money back.

Pretty sure the thief will be back again too. Seems they like storing valuables in their car. Muppets.

Front page of our local newspaper today Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

They're classified as a pest here. They attack children and small dogs at parks. They intimidate native birds. The fewer of them, the better.

Rotovegas? Or Woodhill?

We certainly didn't expect that, but building a business network from scratch just takes a long time. Even finding the right circles to network in takes a while. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk