just to say hi,

**Colapop** · 25th October 2005, 13:02

Originally Posted by wil

I dont have a job there at the mo, my wife does, i am an engineer so i am hoping to find something reasonably quickly, i really would like to be in work by mid Jan.

Welcome to NZ (when you arrive), Welcome to the site in the mean time. Good people on here, tons of good advice.
Wot kind of Engineer are you? I work for a consultant engineering firm with an office in London so you could check us out before you come (if you're that kind of engineer)

**emaN** · 26th October 2005, 10:22

Welcome geez!
I myself moved over (ie-came back) in Jan this year, but brought the bike wiv' me.. TA's pretty...just a shade quieter than wot you might be used to, which can be a good thing,innit?!

**limbimtimwim** · 26th October 2005, 10:52

Originally Posted by wil

I dont have a job there at the mo, my wife does, i am an engineer so i am hoping to find something reasonably quickly, i really would like to be in work by mid Jan.

TA is a calm country town, but not so small is to require you to drive a long way to get basic stuff. There is a city less than an hour away that has all the other crap you will need. I would imagine an engineer in TA could get a job. There is lots of farm machinery, hydro dams, a large dairy factory and many associated milk trucks I imagine need maintaining. My mother is from there, so I always think of TA in a positive light :-)

**2wheels in Red Beach** · 26th October 2005, 20:46

Hi Wil,
You'll luv it over ere, I av bin over ere now for five years an i ain't neva goin back. Could not imagine going back to those long dark winter months. The scenery is fantastic and as you'll find out the locals are very friendly to. good luck with the move.

**wil** · 29th October 2005, 05:01

Originally Posted by Eman

Welcome geez!
I myself moved over (ie-came back) in Jan this year, but brought the bike wiv' me.. TA's pretty...just a shade quieter than wot you might be used to, which can be a good thing,innit?!

wanted to bring mine but i had a loan to buy it, wanted to clear that up and and get another bike in NZ, luckily fazers demand good money and i only lost £250 when i sold. i can now start again in the new year.

**DMNTD:Me** · 29th October 2005, 09:27

Originally Posted by wil

wanted to bring mine but i had a loan to buy it, wanted to clear that up and and get another bike in NZ, luckily fazers demand good money and i only lost £250 when i sold. i can now start again in the new year.

Welcome to KB and soon NZ mate.
Good luck finding ya new baby

**Unit:Me** · 29th October 2005, 09:46

Welcome to NZ, and Kiwi Biker. The riding in this country is awsome anywhere you go, central North Island has some great roads, but to really get into it visit the South Island. Ive seen more of this country than a lot of people and never ever get tired of it, at all. If you come to the north of the North Island, call in for a cuppa and a chat. KB has been great for us and have met some wonderful people, had some great rides and gained some very useful information. We get to ride pretty much all year round, the summer is great so you are coming at the right time of the year, definatley. ENJOY!

**Biff** · 30th October 2005, 00:20

Wil-come? :spudwave:

**classic zed** · 30th October 2005, 10:13

Your gong to love it here, we have never looked back since moving here (yes another UK import here, four years on). The people are so friendly and the weather is great, never catch me back in the UK.

**Otis243** · 2nd November 2005, 07:01

Originally Posted by Eman

Welcome geez!
I myself moved over (ie-came back) in Jan this year, but brought the bike wiv' me.. TA's pretty...just a shade quieter than wot you might be used to, which can be a good thing,innit?!

Hi Eman

I'm should be on my way from the UK early next year and want to bring my bikes with me. Can you give me any tips ? Who did you use to transport your bike ?

Thanks

Otis