Hi Nicola,

Welcome to the forum! ::):
Our thoughts are much the same as yours about living in NZ - we wouldn't choose to live anywhere else! We're originally from Wales and we've been in NZ since November last year! :icon_biggrin:
We started off in Tauranga but we've now moved to Hamilton, so unfortunately we're not close enough to get together for coffee! :icon_wink:
Keep in touch though and keep posting - this is a great place to find friends - you might want to think about coming to our MoveToNZ Christmas party - see other thread!
All the best