intern Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 Boerewors is also stupidly priced. in fact, meat here in general is quite expensive.You need to make friends with the deer hunters, heaps of venison around if you know the right locals ;-) Wayne Potgieter 1
intern Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 Do me a favour while you're over there. Ask a few full blooded kiwis, some born and bred All Black supporters how they feel about Saffas who back the the All Blacks instead of the Bokke. I don't wanna stir things up. I certainly don't wanna turn the thread into that. I'm genuinely curious. Enjoy your new chapter and post some trail picsI can't speak for all Kiwis or even any, but in my experience, local folk expect you to back the Boks and are pretty surprised and impressed when you say 'nope, I'm here for good, so I'm behind the All Blacks'.
intern Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 Some random pics.Pretty fascinating from my point of view to see the things that new arrivals find remarkable. A lot of stuff we now take fully for granted - playgrounds for the kids everywhere, shared trails (another pro tip, invest in a bell if you don't already have one), well-looked after public facilities, etc.For my part, this is home; as I've said elsewhere, my Mrs is a bit homesick because with 2 small children and no support it can be pretty tough and she misses her 'rents, but I couldn't imagine living anywhere else.What don't I like? As WP has noted, property in Auckland is moer expensive, but if you look in the regions, it is a lot more accessible. We're a million miles from anywhere, so most stuff is kind of expensive, TBH.Auckland I find is too spread out, hard to stay in touch with friends and that. I by far preferred living in Whakatane, small town NZ is truly awesome, real sense of community and your neighbours become your mates. Something special about friends randomly popping in to say hi because they were walking or biking past.. nonky, Stiglitz86 and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 3
intern Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 Bay of Islands last December. Pretty amazing to cruise around there, find a beach, park the boat up and have a picnic. Going again this Dec. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, Hennie VR, Wez-O and 4 others 7
intern Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) Fishing off Pikowai, near Whakatane. If you like fishing, NZ is the country for you. Edited November 12, 2015 by intern Stiglitz86, nonky and Meerkat82 3
intern Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 Vantage point on Kawau Island, just north of Auckland, + mansion. You park your boat on the beach, walk past the mansion (which belong to Governer George Grey - the same one who gave Grey's Hospital, in Pmb, where I was born, it's name, as well as Grey College, Greytown, etc, in SA) and tackle the walking tracks which take you above these bays. Nice views. nonky, nathrix, Stiglitz86 and 1 other 4
Shebeen Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 I sum up your thread title with a single picture! http://www.radionz.co.nz/assets/news/28559/eight_col_McCaw_moustache.jpg?1416626254 Kiff stuff keep it coming intern 1
intern Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 I sum up your thread title with a single picture! http://www.radionz.co.nz/assets/news/28559/eight_col_McCaw_moustache.jpg?1416626254 Kiff stuff keep it comingHa ha ha classic molester right there!
Tumbleweed Posted November 13, 2015 Posted November 13, 2015 Free fruit for kids. Wait, how does that work? You get kids in exchange for fruit, or the other way round? Bloukrans, Gandalf, NixM and 3 others 6
Stretch Posted November 13, 2015 Posted November 13, 2015 Houses are stupidly priced. It is my single biggest concern and highest expense. jeepers that is expensive
Gen Posted November 13, 2015 Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) jeepers that is expensiveAll that green grass comes at a price. But it does look like some incredible greenery that side.. imagine safe neat parks everywhere.. oh wait I remember them.. it was in the 80's in SA. BUT Mr Potgieter, I hope you are very happy there. And that everyone settles very fast. Edited November 13, 2015 by Gen
Stretch Posted November 13, 2015 Posted November 13, 2015 Houses are stupidly priced. It is my single biggest concern and highest expense.this howick is much cheaper Wayne Spoke101, Latent_Blue, fanievb and 4 others 7
RudoJ Posted November 13, 2015 Posted November 13, 2015 And to think my wife of 8 years was staying there when I asked her to come back to SA and marry me. Damn, should have moved there instead. Nice to read this thread and the "time to get the hell out of here" thread. nonky 1
Baaisikilist Posted November 13, 2015 Posted November 13, 2015 My sister is just waiting for unabridged birth certificates for the kids and then all her paperwork etc will commence.Giving some serious thought to following them over...What are you doing that side work wise Wayne ? Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
Tumbleweed Posted November 13, 2015 Posted November 13, 2015 Wayne, have you seen a hobbit in real life yet? ScottCM 1
Wayne Potgieter Posted November 13, 2015 Author Posted November 13, 2015 Wayne, have you seen a hobbit in real life yet?Only when i shave. Tumbleweed, Gandalf, Wannabe and 2 others 5
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