[pinkpiggy]

Just a quick update as we're using the Motel's internet.

Well they let us past security at the airport so that's it, we're in, no going back now!

Leachio OH Dan picked us up from Auckland airport at noon yesterday (Sat 5th May). We're now firmly ensconced in the Gardena Court Motel in the middle of Hamilton. Amanda & family have just left for their rental in Rototuna.

Hamilton is nicer than we thought it would be and we seem to have brought the weather with us. Sunshine since we arrived.

Had a very quick visit to Countdown for some essentials but had to carry them back as we're not mobile yet. Arms just returning to normal length.

Priority missions for the next few days are bank account, car, internet and mobile phones. Once they're sorted the truly serious job and house hunts begin in earnest. Just planning on taking it easy in the sun for the rest of the day. :p

Will post more when the internet is more readily accessible to us.

P.S. Can highly recommend Singapore Airlines. They are a zillion times better than Quantas and British Airways. Food and service was excellent and the boys were treated like royalty.

[stu70]

Congratulations! Hope you get all the things sorted out quickly. Good Luck!

[Marie P]

Welcome to New Zealand to you and your family :raebanana

Best wishes for the next few days :yes

Marie x

[Sam B]

Hey, welcome to NZ and the Waikato!

[vixxann]

You've arrived :clap :clap
hope you find your feet (and a car!) soon
keep us posted as and when you can
and...
enjoy it !:D

[lockstock]

Well done. Good luck with all the sorting out. Very envious back here. Don't forget to change your details on the forum. We're looking at the Waikato too so expect plenty of searching questions!!!:clap :clap :clap

[Moorf]

:clap Welcome to NZ :clap

[Anita & Marco]

Welcome!!!!!!!

[Andy-Dee]

So glad you've arrived safely PP & BBB. The NW meet (NG) are all rooting for you.
Keep us updated on your progress, good and bad.

Good Luck (and couldn't you just LIVE at Changi airport?)

[gil]

Hey Paula,
Great to hear your news, Welcome! :clap:clap

Gil

[shakyle2906]

Welcome!

We are coming up to 4 weeks here on Wednesday, and love it here in Hawkes Bay!!

Sharon
xx

[StevieD]

Welcome to the Waikato guys - will catch up this week. Got the worst of it behind you now, and have to agree that Singapore Airlines are top notch.

See you soon.

Steve and co.

[Kim39]

Welcome to our region called the Waikato Paula. Seems as if you are taking it all in easily enough, so good luck for the next few days. At least you have Amanda looking after you for now too, so that makes things a little more comfortable as well. Might see you down this neck of the woods soon then as i'm sure Amanda will bring down to the Rosetown for a gander.


Kim

[M&J]

Sounds like you very relaxed about it all. Good luck with the house hunting etc.

We have it all to come, leaving for Waikato in six weeks OMG!!!!

Keep us updated on your progress as we need all the advice we can get.

:nice1 Jo

[Sam B]

The forum posse in the Waikato is growing!

[zardell]

Hi and WELCOME to your new life in New Zealand.

We were down in Hamilton this weekend - wished we had have known you were too!!

Take care,

Julie

xx

[wiki]

:clap Paula and crew, that's just the best news. So glad you are there and best of fun for your weeks of exploring ahead

[speckythecky]

Good to hear you are there and all going well as the mo.

Hope all continues and you settle quickly. (but not too quickly) enjoy some free time to have an explore before hunting for jobs.

Hope to see you soon

[Belmont Babes]

Great News PP's. Have followd your journey since January. Will look forward to future postings. Hope the boys are enjoying it. My boys still need a little convincing. Would love some 8 and 10 year old positive comments from them.

[swissmissdesigner]

You guys all so nice! This is the best web site with great support to each other.
Paula, I wish you good luck!

[marcia]

welcome to New Zealand at last! And to a beautiful Autumn too!:clap

[thezorbster]

Congrats Paula, Sam & Co! Nice to see you've arrived safely. Good luck in the job hunt!

[Caroline and Dave]

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q109/davros1nz/New20Zealand.gif Welcome to New Zealand http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q109/davros1nz/New20Zealand.gif
We have been here 5 weeks now and loving it.
All the best

Caroline and Dave

[Darkrider]

Good luck

[Angie and Mick]

HI Paula and Sam

Time does fly, Congratulations, you made it.:clap Hope to join you some day.

OH not to good at the moment hope that does not reflect in Medicals if we ever get to that stage. HE tripped and fell into the Window at the bottom of our stairs, cut his wrist open. Had a operation, now in a pot, Friday goes for a splint. THe one arm man at the moment. Can not drive for 6 weeks and then not sure what feeling he will have in his hand. :(

Any way back to you, I hope you find a dream home. :cheers

Speak to you soon.

Angie.

[swissmissdesigner]

Congrats on arriving!

I have a small question on something though, is your plan to just go to NZ and then find a job while you are there and use that for your Visa? I would like to do this myself as I am much more likely to find a job while onsite, please let me know.

Thanks.