Move To New Zealand , Get Your Life Back!
78Where I come from....100% Pure New Zealand
Move to New Zealand the advertisement said but if youre not sure wny not take a Vacation first in one of the most beautiful natural paradise wonders of the world . Hire a car, a boat or a bicycle,book that flight ,beg ,steal or borrow ,just get there. This land is called New Zealand← If you enjoy the great out-doors, or modern vibrant city life ,you will find many exciting adventures to do thrill the senses for the whole family in this 100% Pure New Zealand. Money currency exchange rate means the Northern Hemisphere traveller will be more than rewarded too.
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New Zealands Maori Soverign Flag-New Zealand Official Flag,New Zealands Coat Of Arms
Map of New Zealand, Official New Zealand Flag , New Zealand Sovereign Maori Flag
And Then There Were Nine....
I have five big brothers,and when I was born the town closed for the day ( not that a passerbye would have been any the wiser) ,oh yes it was big news !!,Mac finally had a daughter. Apparently dad had found the reciepe as three girls followed over the next few years.
New Zealand Childhood
Our childhood was adventurous , resourceful and busy. The boys learned to fish and hunt and we mostly played or collected berries or field mushrooms,my dad showed us which plants( for UK people who are looking for Manuka Honey,click on the word 'plants') could help heal us and which plants just want to be left alone! Of course we all had chores, and probably resembled the Walton family in some ways,in other ways nothing could be further from that description.
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Sawmills and Native Forests...NEW ZEALAND
was born in a sleepy little town called Tuatapere,New Zealand ,nestled along the coast of the mighty Pacific Ocean. Although families are separated by long country roads.sprawling farmlands,and towering native trees, everyone knew each other pretty darn well!
As is common in small communities,nothing much happened to cause alot of excitement ,but that didn't stop us from feeling excited when the Obriens new stallion arrived from the West Coast,or that Johnny Kingsley won the boxing tournament again ,we reckoned he was tougher than that guy from over-seas cept no-one could pronounce his name . Bloody foreigners! Twins Bobby and Joey Smithies were in trouble again too and we were warned not to hang around with those two no-gooders. I know one of my brothers did but I was sworn to secrecy with an ice-cream cone and a bag of milk bottles.
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New Zealand KIWI Bird ( NZ'ers nicknamed after this Nocturnal Flightless Bird
Where , What , Who helps to know if on vacation or Moving to New Zealand
New Zealand has a population of just over 4million people, and seventy million sheep, which makes for a very healthy export market both in lamb, and sheepskins products. The Souvenir Industry make millions each year ,selling all manner of sheepskin deer-hides.and natural food products like wild honey and mineral cosmetics.
New Zealand's isolation has also meant that by and large livestock and fauna have remained uncontaminated, from diseases. Border controls and airport control (M.A.F) are vigilant and strict with all incoming cargo ,and even what people may bring in on their feet.
Because it is a small island country one outbreak would have the potential to destroy many years of cultivation and harm the trade deals tremendously.
People understand eventually after moving to New Zealand just how important some of the conservation rules are to this land,and soon take pride in taking care of the rivers and forests too.
New Zealanders effectionately are known as Kiwis ,after their National bird 'The Kiwi" ( pictured above)
Since the introduction of stoats ,weasels and ferrets by early English settlers threatens its future. The Kiwi has now joined the list of 'endangered species".
History Snack Bar-And 'Firsts'
First Settlers Came From Hawaiki-nui
Who arrived in waka's ( canoes) and was known as the great migration. All Maori, ( New Zealands first people ) can trace their line back to those first early settlers who carried their ancestors in one of those waka. Scroll down a little to the blue flames to hear Dr Pita's speech "Who Am I", very powerful indeed.
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First European
Abel Tasman , a Dutchman was the first white man to sight NZ ,but did not land. He originally thought NZ was part of South America and named New Zealand 'Staten Land' ,later changing that too 'Zelandia'. Several of his crew were attacked so he turned back.
Second Europeans
Europeans did not return to NZ again ,until the arrival of British Explorer, James Cook who landed in 1769. Trade was successful for both parties and they exchanged food, goods,metals , weapons, on occasion even sex.
New Zealand is a young ,vibrant country andhas developed into a multi-cultured society very quickly in the last 30 years.
It was the first country to give women the vote in 1893, USA followed shortly after. From March 2005-Aug 2006 New Zealand was the only nation in which all of the highest offices in the country were held by women.
Queen Elizabeth ( As head of State)
- Governor Silvia Cartwright
- Prime Minister Helen Clark ( 2009 Administrator of the United Nations Development)
- Speaker of the House Margaret Wilson
- Chief Justice Sian Elias
New Zealand First Hotel Awarded Green Globe Certification Award
New Zealand ,My Home, Hauled from the Sea !
New Zealands Current Prime Minister Mr John Key-(top) Captain James Cook(below)
What Do Kiwis Do For Fun in NZ?
Ok now youre moving to New Zealand ,but what do new zealanders like to do for fun.
.. If you should ever tire of the rain forests ,the Pacific Ocean that laps the shoreline, or the powder soft ski fields during the winter months Kiwis love to spend a lot of their time outside and you will find activity from the gentle relaxed ambiance of a botanical garden, to the other end of the spectrum of extreme adrenalin pumped action.. ( see pics.) and video! above
The towns have a charm of their own ,many proud of homegrown talent whether its Manuka Honey or Flight of The Concords Duo http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7015305969 ( singer /writers Brett McKenzie and Jermaine Clement.) and of course Rachel Hunter and film director Peter Jackson's Lord Of the Rings Trilogy http://www.lordoftherings.net/index_flat.html
The Cities, are modern and vibrant ,with the beach or a forest often minutes away. Efficent bus transit services ,rail and ferry ,connecting both islands are a joy to use. As well as serving the local population ,they are well used to the International traveller providing currency exchange at major airports and downtown facilities.
Haere Mai , and Welcome to New Zealand!!
Stunning Scenery , National Sport,Rugby -All Blacks Perfoming Haka against England
- Glaciers, Fjords, and Mountains: Hiking New Zealand\'s South Island | Away.com
- Immigration New Zealand
Official Immigration New Zealand website. Find out if you qualify to apply and where tofind all the relevant information for moving to New Zealand. - The Feelers<<<<<< Awesome song
One World! I want to see and hear ,dont cover my eyes! dont cover my ears! We could have been a world , we could have been one, we could have everyone drawn together. - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIp__JV6oTM&feature=PlayList&p=4A4538176B901E14&playnext=
Anika Moa young singer/writer New Zealander - NZ National Rugby Team Champions -The All Blacks
Brief film showing a tradional war challenge ,performed here by The All Blacks - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VRwMghIemo&feature=related
Enya sings May It Be..showing places where Lord Of The Rings Was Filmed. - 100% Pure New Zealand
Paradise On Earth
Moving To New Zealand
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See Ya When Ya Get Here
Andrenalin Rush!!
New Zealand, My Home in the News
- New Zealand father forced to choose between saving wife or sonDaily Telegraph2 days ago
A New Zealand father was forced to choose between saving his wife or his son after the family car plunged into a river, he said on Monday.
- France 12 - 39 New Zealand: McCaw honoured as All Blacks hand out a lessonThe Scotsman: Sport3 days ago
NEW Zealand captain Richie McCaw described himself as "extremely proud" after being named the International Rugby Board player of the year for 2009. It is the second t
- 'Have you seen my rocket?' â Rocket Lab to boaties3news2 days ago
Mariners are being urged to keep a lookout for the payload from New Zealand's first home-grown space rocket.
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Its funny because Kiwis stress over the same things as everyone else ,but I guess the difference is they unlock quickly from things they cannot solve in a hour lol. Thanks for reading Pete.
I would never tire of it! Thank you for sharing your life with me! This is beautiful! (shameless plug.. did you vote in the hubnuggets? One of mine is in there !:) ) Thank you again, for sharing!
Hey thanks your welcome and it was my pleasure to share , ooops no I havent been to hubnuggets yet...( ok heres the deal ,you tell everyone to read my hub ,and Ill vote for ya Candie V twice even lol)
hey new zealands cool, you guys got the flight of the conchords lol
lol@flight of conchords, laughter is a great tonic huh. thanks for stopping by too
Good on ya mate.. Kia Ora ... I don't think many really understand the kiwi way of life until they experience it ... Thanks for helping to do that in this hub. But I was disappointed that Bumble Town - NZ was not on the map... I will give John a bell and see if Key it into the next one.... Does Helen know you've mentioned her? Connical Hills was a bit like Bumble Town too. Nice Hub. I'll make you a Pav.
hey thanks pearldiver, wasnt your corner of the world on the nz map??? lol at your play on words ,and no I should fire this hub off to Washington aye?. Will share my pav with Aunty Helen. Aww..thanks for your nice comments , would I make a good ambassador for New Zealand ya think.
P.S Actually I was born in a valley surrounded by Rimu ( mostly all gone now) the sad part is NZ is so over-priced I couldnt afford to live there as an adult. But I will return ,its in the stars ,or lotto lol. Ka Kite Ano.
Love it! I like that you put in all the top elected officials (for a time) were women, and that NZ gave women the vote before the U.S. Had a feeling NZ was ahead of us in many ways. Now I know.
Sounds like a wonderful place. But the flora - so vulnerable. The bottoms of the shoes of incoming travelers have to be checked? How interesting. Much like if a horse is ever taken out of Iceland, it can never return because of diseases it might bring back.
But what's a pav???
Hey J ,oh you did come an read it ! does a lil happy dance. Yes they are progressive in many ways but naive too ,investing in so much foreign enterprise or selling off its assets blah blah blah lol...basically translated its pushed real estate prices out of the average working mans hand ,ok ive had my political rant ,onto dessert a much more satifying topic ,which is what Pavlova is ,named after a russian ballerina Anna Pavlova who toured ,loved the dessert ,the waiter didnt know the name so said ..."Pavlova. It has been a favourite in Kiwi families for generations- Fluffy meringue with a slight crust and soft marshmallow center,topped with fresh whipped cream and kiwifruit (of course) any topping is wonderful!!
Oh and the disease free policy is monitored mainly through sensors radar ,built into a certain walkway,plus the usual airport international declarations thing ie have you visited any farms ,zoo's or had pets normally prohibited in NZ etc ( they have no poisonous animals) yet!
Ok, I put the word out to visit the crazy Kiwi I adore!!
aww tanks luv back at ya bubbles!
Really nice hub about your homeland! A trip to NZ has been a dream of mine since I dated a man from Christchurch (which is also the name of a beautiful landmark college atOxford U. in my birth town) back in about 1970-71. Malcolm McSporan. I always wondered what became of him. When Bush II took office I was so appalled I looked into immigrating to NZ.....or perhaps Canada. NZ has an age limit which I was nearing at the time. Since I was born in Oxford England and have a dual citizenship I think my migration would have been somewhat streamlined. But my roots in Oregon have become deep.....though I know every other state in the US has its own beauty and appeal, and so I decided to weather the storm and stay here. I would have had to leave so much behind. In the end I decided not to travel out of country at all until somehow the US manages to mend its ways and its image. I am confident we are on the way now.
Hi Mary ,thankyou for your lovely comments,wow its a small world , I wasnt born in ChCh-NZ but I did live there for over 20 yrs and my sons are still there,so it remains a very big part of my heart. Yes I understand how decisions are arrived ,and actually Obama winning the Presidency certainly increased my desire to be in the USA. I have found it easy to adapt so far ,though it is quite different too (than NZ) in other ways . But one thing that is serenely reliable are the ocean ,rivers ,trees etc, and it is to that environment Im happiest. Thankyou for visiting ,lovely to meet you!....p.s dont know the name you mentioned , be funny if he were in the U.S (lol)
Very nice! I love the pics - also love your comment above about being able to 'unlock quickly' from things. Good mentality to have!
My FAVORITE schoolteacher was from NZ (gotta remember whereabouts..its been forever..) and she was the most delightful person ever! She'd read to us in her lovely accent and always had the most unique (and wonderfully refreshing) takes on every situation that came up.
Boy, that James Cook really made the rounds didn't he? :)
I'm captivated by and aching to visit your lovely native land.
Oh Roo ,thanks for dropping in and yep that "unlock" thingy sure helps unload negatives out there ( doesnt the crap pile up somedays) lol. Thanks too for sharing your memories ,wow its a small world in many ways! James Cook sure did get around ,lol in more ways than one I imagine (ahem)! lol, never trust a sailor they say, one of my ancestors (tribe) strongest strengths was sailing too .so maybe its a male trait ..... yep sailing too ..lol.
When Im back in NZ which one day Im sure I will ,dont hesitate to hola back at me ....
nice place to visit and thanks for share the history about this place.
Fantastic. Great Writing. You can organise the pictures and text in a much better way so that it looks neat and clean.
I've always wanted to head down to NZ, and I've heard its just an outdoor paradise.
Funny though, I always thought people from there were called kiwis because they either grew or ate a lot of kiwifruit.
@guidebaba,Thankyou, you must tell me what you mean? that would be great to learn.
I just love girls down under lol, and please note I was forced to read this by a Kiwi moaning at me, should be ashamed of yerself, and tell yer man to get his paws off the blonde in yer avatar, she's mine ; )
BC forced ?? oh my my what a sight that would be lol, avatar was my contribution to integration matters hahaha.....dunno who they are ( it is a customary greeting though in Maoridom) and , and ,hubbys blonde so we have something in common BC ,we both like blondes lol
I love that you connect these facts to your childhood! I always hear such great things about this country, like it's better than Australia! I'm sure you have sentiments regarding this :)
@ The Drizzle, you should visit NZ ,the exchange rate favours the tourist ,and you would never forget your vacation!! do it ok, travel will give you so many wonderfil memeories to reflect back on. Regards.
@glassvisage thankyou for your comments! and yes the forest was my playground. I dont think NZ is better than Australia ,ok I do ,lol but seriously I honestly just think its amazing that considering the two countries are only 3 hrs apart by plane ,they might as well be 20 hrs in respect to the contrasting features of the two very distinct lands.!
Great website you have here, very well researched and written, thanks, I found what I was looking for.
Maunka Honey ,Thankyou for visiting , do hope you return ,to your best life-ekiwi
Thank you for your nice comment, Neighbor. ;)
Well,... its a few hours away, at the least, lol.
Hope all is well!
xo
hey your welcome ,keep writing!
in this cosmic world we are only a click away ,lol
Hey Girl, you are writing some good stuff great on the Forums. Pearldiver did really well with his Bumbletown. Still on Squidoo they haven't sacked me lol. I put a thank-you up for the guy that linked me up... Rattling his cage, I just can't help it "I'M A KIWI!
Have a brilliant night I love the doggy, and the bear.
You know who, and hahah so do they.
Kia Ora Kiwi hows yer badself? was thinkin about you the other day too lol, II actually joined Squidoo ages ago ,but never wrote anything ,just signed up.
Must pop back in and have a wee look around ,yea PD is doing great , even though hes a bit slow sharing that kai..lol found a lord if the rings purdddy pic ,so im gonna wear that til I get bored. See ya on the flip side.
Way cool stuff! Thanks for this personal look into your culture...I wish I could see a KIWI in real life!
Thankyou GM....oh you mean the bird right? lol..there is a Kiwi Sanctury in the U.S ,a zoo , but cant remember which .(sorry), they are shy n cute. to your best life-ekiwi
Yay Hey My Badself is not too bad at mo, watta bout u was just thinking all those nice people that want to visit, our lovely Paradise, will be in the same Country as me.... hahahahahaha................................Now are they ready for that.....It is freezing truly below zero. Badcompany has taste, we are better than anywhere else in the World, well most of us. Jury is still out on laughing girl . Have a great night.
This country has been on my "Bucket List" for a long time. Skying in the morning, and surfing in the evening....what a life :)
Well the USA was on mine trooper so if I can do it, I am confident you will too. Follow the sun ,and go to NZ when its winter in the U.S (opposite seasons) plus an this is the icing on the cake , currency exchange rate favors the Greenback!...I used to watch them skydiving a few miles from where we lived ,they looked like lil g.i joes fallin from the sky lol. My son did a bungy jump ,but showed me the pic AFTER the event ( wise son) lol, hey glad ya dropped in trooper,thankyou.
Oh, EWaglekiwi, why did you have to post this --- especially with the video. One thing I've always wanted to do since doing a paper on New Zealand for an international marketing course back in college (24 years ago) is tour New Zealand! I'm going to drive my wife crazy now.
Great hub. Thanks for sharing.
I glad you came to read my NZ hub Cap Dad,sometimes another country seems alot to comprehend,but think about it this way , when youre an old man and cant even get to the letterbox anymore , you might regret never travelling to this unique country ( which you already know lots about anyway)......so hold onto those dreams , theyre worth it !if all esle fails have the wife email me lol....
hey trooper wants to go too ,damn I should be working for a booking office huh, get a bunch together with discounts....to your best life -ekiwi
Such a beautiful country. Much like our Colorado. The seacoast looks like Big Sur in California or coastal Oregon. Lovely. I know you must miss it. I hope these tips will remind you, and make you feel less lonely for the Kiwi.
blueraven. Thankyou for reading and I really appreciate your positive encouragement. Yes ,I am surrounded by beauty here in the USA, ( cant wait to see more too) ,specially the ocean. I have discovered some new environmental delights as well. The Lightening Bug has become my friend and they just amaze me, almost magically they way they appear to float and light up,so delightful !!
I taught the Maori dance for many years,
New Zealand is a fascinating place.
Kstyle Wow!!! how cool it was to log on and see that delightful piece of information....I am part Maori living in SC how funny is that. Well I guess I was a southern belle from NZ an went full circle. Great to see you !
Hiya Mate,
Just thought I would say Hello from Ao, it is so cold I can scarceley feel the fingers.
Hey you just keep getting better and better.
I am doing well off the links with Squidoo to the Art Site, sounds like you are still enjoying yourself. I pop by occassionally and look at the Forums, I so miss one of the Hubbers Not, been really busy, at work so I have only written a few lenses about 20 I think, Just thought I would tell you look up the writing Sites, I have picked up alot of slogan work. So go over to New Comment, you get around $20.00 per story, your stuff is good Ireally have little faith in adsense.
Have a great day.
mandy.
Hey great to see ya , I almost missed this comment. Yea I will pop over to Squid sometime an look ya up , whats yer name there ? you can email me it. Im not making much here at all ,Id be better off working for the tourist board I reckon!!
Have a great day
Pomare Ekiwi
I am an avid reader of the stories of the great Captain James Cook and his many adventures. Hence, I do have some basic knowledge of New Zealand and its history. Funny enough, I always forget that Kiwi is the name of the bird. Here in this corner of the world we refer to the delicious fruits while speaking of Kiwis.
euro-pen,Thankyou for making comment, and wonderful you enjoy Stories of James Cook.I am glad too, that the first discoverers ,the Maori have also taken their rightful place as the original discoverers of these fine islands.
Yes indeed in the USA they drop the fruit of the end of kiwifruit and I used to wonder if they were meaning the bird or the fruit. lol I know now.
Wow thats so beautiful sharing all about your old homeland, and knowing that its all made by,God Himself, and yes He has made something better Called Heaven and one day We shall all be together if we love him I live here in beautiful Tasmania, very much like New Zealand so i'm told by new Zealand friends I have down here, so thank you once again, I will keep in touch by hubs with you and visa versa, as I have just joined hubs today 24-8-2009. and trying to find my way around, so bye till next time.xoxox
The Good News
Thankyou for your enthusiastic comment and a big Kia Ora welcome to Hubpages! If I can help in any way just gimme a yell or fire me an email(on my profile page-to the right)
Ive been to Melbourne and loved it, Tasmania does seem my pace of life though ,and the people down to earth and real.
hi eaglekiwi,
thanks for the memories. i once spent six special weeks on the south island. it is an amazing land. i'll always remember how friendly the people there were. having double-checked your hub i still didn't see mention of the sand flies!!
blue dog
hahaha !oops runs n grabs the 'off' and heads back to the forest. Yes they can indeed be pesty, guess thats where local knowledge helps a bit.Many areas are great though. Thats amazing you were there and Im glad you have some good memories. Although I was born and raised in the lower part of the South Island, I lived the last 22 yrs in Christchurch. Thanks again for reading and commenting!
( Now ive swapped the sandflies for mosquito's and new bugs here in the deep south of the USA -Yikes,lol)
I have fond memories of the south island. We started driving from Christchurch up the east coast, checked out the whales in Kaikoura and all the way to mussel country up north then back down the west coast to Franz Josef. So beautiful. Thanks for sharing this info! (By the way, is there a "d" missing from "An" in your hub title?
I was born there and lived most of my life in the South Island until this year. It is a beautiful land. I left the 'd' off on purpose,hobbity thing ,but yes I might just add it back on ,lol .
What a great hub you have created here. I just love your style of writing on here and your other hubs.
Hi Helen
Thankyou so much for your thumbs up ,appreciate your encouragement lots! to your best life~ekiwi.
Pete Maida says:
6 months ago
New Zealand always seemed like such a peaceful place. It seems saved from the hassles of the rest of the world.