[chrissie]

Does anyone know of any groups running on the North Shore for new immigrants? I'm feeling pretty isolated and concerned about the move here at the moment (see my posting re dreadful housing) and it would be good to meet up with some like-minded people for a chat and some mutual encouragement. :hopeso

[jo b]

Chrissie,

sorry can' help you but try posting on a few forums and create a get together of your own.

Jo

[Diny]

Chrissy

Jo B is right, you should start a new thread inviting folks to a get together.

We're just about to have our 2nd get together of folks from the north(ish) of England. The first one was really successful - the 2nd one shows all signs of going the same way.

We're still over here (as you know) but it's a real moral booster being able to talk to other folks in the same situation.

Go for it - even if only a couple of others turn up (which I'm sure won't be the case) - it'll be worth it.

Have you read the thread about the recent gathering in Christchurch. Folks were paniking it would be a 'non-event' ..... over 160 attended and they had a ball.

Go on - what have you got to lose?

Diny

[lindajax]

Chrissie,
I agree with diny and jo try posting for a meet.
I will be out there in 6 weeks and if you Pm me with your details I can hopefully get in touch when I arrive and maye do lunch etc - i ahve a month off before starting work.

Let me know if you need me
Love
Linda
xx

[leslie]

maybe don't put the coffee on just yet, but i'm up for it when we arrive (ASAP). we're even thinking north shore so who knows, my max may be digging up your roses any day now.

meanwhile, know any dirt on rangioto college? local schools? we're not just coming with future bond, james, but a grumpy 14 year old girl...

[chrissie]

Thanks Linda..
I'll pm you as suggested. Look forward to talking to you.

Leslie...
Anything I can do in the way of info etc. I'll gladly help. All I can say about Rangitoto college is that it has an excellent reputation here and my 17 yr old who went for a few weeks before it broke up for year end exams absolutely loves it there. He has made plenty of friends there and it is in a lovely setting with views of the Hauraki gulf and Rangitoti Island....The school itself is very strict about who gets in there and you HAVE to live in the zone (which is what restricted us so much when looking at houses) so it's a good idea to get on to the college and ask for a map of their zone before deciding on where to live.

[leslie]

do they board?????????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!! how soon can we send her over? (she's being a real pain)

[karltsmith]

Hi Chrissie,

I'm in Browns Bay...PM me if you need a chat over coffee?

Karl

[Michelle and Richard]

Chrisie

Not on the North Shore I'm in Newmarket so not that far away, more than happy to meet up. I have also been in touch with Linda so perhaps we can arrange something

Have read your comments, I know how it feels, been there done that .

Michelle