New member from Scotland

[jrandom]

Sorry, any welsh people, I love you deep down

I was going to make a sad little joke about deep-down lovin' and Welsh sheep, but I think I'll abstain this time.

[Ms Piggy]

Welcome along ProX :spudwave: Definitely come to Wellington. And you've definitely come to the right place for asking questions.

Why New Zealand anyway?

[wari]

HErres your welcommin' party ... ==>

NOw your turne ...

[ProX]

Why New Zealand anyway?

Not exactly sure what draws me to New Zealand. It's appealed to me ever since I was a kid. Not to mention it's as far away from the UK as I can get.

Looks like a lot of good words going in for Wellington. I always just assumed Auckland would be the place I went. Might have to reconsider that now. Saying that Auckland is bad for traffic, isn't that the great thing about bikes that you can filter past everyone? I've also heard you're all crazy drivers over there.

I noticed the new zealand ebay site isn't very good. There's not much content on it. I use it over here for nearly everything I buy. It's especially good for getting parts for my 14 year old bike. Is there something equivalent you guys use instead?

Thanks again for the warm welcome. Must get to bed. It's probably lunch time where you guys are just now.

[riffer]

Saying that Auckland is bad for traffic, isn't that the great thing about bikes that you can filter past everyone? I've also heard you're all crazy drivers over there.

Yes you can filter past traffic here. No, it's not legal here. And yes, drivers (cagers) are homicidal maniacs. Especially in Auckland

I noticed the new zealand ebay site isn't very good. There's not much content on it. I use it over here for nearly everything I buy. It's especially good for getting parts for my 14 year old bike. Is there something equivalent you guys use instead?

Yes. www.trademe.co.nz

Thanks again for the warm welcome. Must get to bed. It's probably lunch time where you guys are just now.

Yup. 5 minutes to 1. Until tomorrow when daylight savings starts. Then we are 13 hours ahead of you (and ten years behind )

[Ghost Lemur]

We has Trade Me not as large as Ebay, but more popular locally.

Chances are though if you're bike is slightly rare you'll do as most do and grab parts from overseas, which still ends up being cheaper.

[magnum]

hi and welcome,gotta love those kawasakis. :spudwave:

[Her_C4]

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You're quite right that the South Island has wonderful roads, great grippy surfaces, snow-capped mountains, much less traffic than the North Island, and far less cops.
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Ahhhhh the mainland..... and of course Christchurch beats Wellington and Auckland any day......

But wherever you end up - welcome to this site - and indeed to NZ when you get here.. we are a pretty cool bunch really!! :cool2:

[The Pastor]

Yeah scot's are cool. I plan to live there later on.


AUCKLAND is much better to live in, beisides Nz is small enough to ride anyware you want really.

[jazbug5]

Renegade,

I think you should change your name to 'Dr. Frankenstein.'
* "Give this thread Liiiiife.. mwa ha ha ha..!" *

[2_SL0]

hIHO, I havent been here long (KB) but your correct , people are friendly and helpful. Even when you ask a question that they have prob heard hundreds of times.
Just out of interest, I thought I would get my order in early for some English Sweeties. 1 packet of Penguins, As many packets as you can carry of Wine Gums. 20 packets of Foxes Glacier mints. I think that will do.

Look If you just dedicate one bag to JB's Sweetie fund that be fine.

[Redstar]

Och man beware the southern man. New Zealand is like UK Diverse come to Auckland its the centre of the universe

[ProX]

hIHO, I havent been here long (KB) but your correct , people are friendly and helpful. Even when you ask a question that they have prob heard hundreds of times.
Just out of interest, I thought I would get my order in early for some English Sweeties. 1 packet of Penguins, As many packets as you can carry of Wine Gums. 20 packets of Foxes Glacier mints. I think that will do.

Look If you just dedicate one bag to JB's Sweetie fund that be fine.

I've taken a note mate!

Och, so much choice where to move to. I guess the best thing to do would be to just turn up and take a few weeks exploring. I'm not one for planning things anyway.

[NC]

Hiya


Yerp, I agree with em, move to Wellywood. Auckland is shit, even though I lived there for 20 years of my life. But Alas it is home


Or come to The Mount, it's nice here. It's like New Zealands answer to Florida. And I'm sure they have IT here too And they have mean roads around here. Lots of twistie bits.

[Cajun]

Hiya


Yerp, I agree with em, move to Wellywood. Auckland is shit, even though I lived there for 20 years of my life. But Alas it is home


Or come to The Mount, it's nice here. It's like New Zealands answer to Florida. And I'm sure they have IT here too And they have mean roads around here. Lots of twistie bits.

I am in IT remember dc:<
i work for one of tauranga largest business in the IT area