[meely&paul]

hi lm also new to forum although we have been reading with great intrest for over 12mth,we got most of our info needed for pr from here. so a big hello to everyone,we are already in nz arrived in march and husband paul in Jan to start work,we have two girls Gemma 14 and Laura 10.we also stressed about moving kids from home and starting new schools etc,but so far so good they are having a fantastic time and we have a house full of hungry teenagers most weekends. :laugh were in Hastings Havelock north its a very nice place,coffee shops are fab and have to agree with Avalon Pipis chocolate cake is the best :nice1 were in a rental at the moment as we havent sold our house in chorley yet,fingers crossed we have a viewing this sat! anyone moving to the area feel free to get in touch as we can help out with air beds,iron,kettle etc etc thanks for now meely

[Vanessa]

Hi Meely! How do you like it in NZ so far? Is it what you expected? Have you suffered any homesickness? Hastings is a very possible destination for us in July/August so I've been looking on the net at the girls' schools there - which school does your eldest go to? Do you know any other ex-pats in Hastings? Sorry about all the questions, I get carried away! I guess it's because I've spent months wanting to ask lots of things, but having only joined yesterday, I can't help myself!! :laugh
Vanessa

[dawn]

Hi Meely,

Welcome to the forum!

[Smiler]

Hi Meely

Welcome to the forum. :clap:clap

I'm dead jealous over Pipis chocolate cake. ;)

[StevieD]

Ditto, welcome to the forum guys.

[Moorf]

Welcome Abroad :cheers


Moorf

[meely&paul]

hi Vanessa and welcome to you also! l love nz so far, and l think it has lived up to all expectations.as for homesickness well lm from Scotland :) and moved to England 17yrs ago leaving all my family behind and the feelings were just dreadful tears tears and more tears.so l think lm pretty much prepared for those feelings at some point,l dont think they ever go away and can raise there ugly head at the most unexpected times! there are loads of ex-pats in Hastings and the Kiwis call Havelock Little Britain l just dont no why :laugh my eldest goes to Havelock High and they have moved her ahead a year and will sit her exams this time,she is loving school and says its a bit more relaxed than her old one.if l can help with anything else just ask.thanks meely

[Diny]

Welcome to the forum folks. Sounds like your first few weeks in NZ have been action packed. Havelock North is a lovely place.

Keep asking the questions - you'll get your answers. Welcome.

Diny

[K&CS]

Hi, welcome to the forum. We arrived in March too, and all is good so far. I know what you mean about expats - where we live in Sumner, it's known as 'Pomner'!

Kate

[zardell]

Hi Meely and Paul and WELCOME to the forum.

Glad you have settled in well in your new home.

Julie

xx

[Nienke]

Hi Meely and Paul, welcome to this wonderful forum!

[meely&paul]

hi guys thanks for the warm welcome its very appreciated,its always nerve-racking first time! :laugh meely

[Lupin]

Hi meely and paul, we plan to be in Hawkes Bay asap :)

[meely&paul]

hi where abouts in Hawkes Bay are you going?

[Albertz]

Hi Meely & Paul, welcome to the forum, as soon as we get our PR we'll be off to Havelock North, hopefully late June / early july, we have a rental arranged and our oldest will be going to Havelock North high with our youngest I think going to Lucknow primary.

:nice1

[meely&paul]

hi Albertz my daughters go to Havelock high and Havelock primary,dont forget your jumpers as its getting a wee bit nippy at night and mornings!lf you need any help just ask.

meely

[Lupin]

Husband waiting to hear about a job in Hastings, so anywhere in that vicinity until we settle in and get to know the area.

[willsken]

Hi meely and paul, we plan to be in Hawkes Bay asap :)

Me to! :yes

Welcome to the forum! :nice1

[marcia]

Hello and welcome to all the newbies, great place to be (this forum and NZ!!!! :laugh )

[David with a dream]

Hi guys and welcome from us 4. Lesley (OH) is about to start a job search in the Hawkes bay area so we would love to know your thoughts on all things Hawkes bay..Cheers....David & Lesley

[femke]

Hi Meely,

Welcome to the forum, have to agree with you Havelock is a great place to be, my daughter also goes to Havelock High.
We have been here 18months now, was hard at first, homesickness etc, daughter gave us quite a hard time, we ruined her life etc etc, teenagers :laugh

P.s have to go to pipi's now and try a piece of this lovely choc cake, :yes

Moira

[meely&paul]

hi Moira,

thats fantastic,does your daughter know Gemma? if you fancy meeting for a coffee in the village let me know.we went to Havelocks CinemaGold tonight,its a great wee place.have you tried it? are you enjoying nz? what do you think of Havelock and Hastings? loads of questions!!



meely

[femke]

Hi Meely,

Yes Jessica knows Gemma, think she said they are in the same year, will ask her later, she is at the horses at the moment, won't be back till later.
Would love to meet up for coffee, will pm you with my tel no.
Think we might be trying out that choc cake later today :laugh
Moira