I've found everyone friendly and they give you the time of day in shops and on the street just like people did when I was a kid. I've been here 4 months now and work full time with my hubby back in England. So between work and getting the kids settled and into clubs, I've had to neglect myself!

You do have to get out there and make the effort! I introduced myself to my neighbours and chat at work, but I think it takes a long time to build up the network of friends you lose. It took me a year or 2 to build up very close relationships with friends when I moved from the north of England to the Midlands!

Don't worry too much...........NZ is the land of club opportunity............just get in there!

Fisheress