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Old 16-06-2007, 12:58 PM
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Hmm, Ngaruawahia..... I've had mixed reactions from some Kiwis about living here. It appears to have a reputation of being a bit 'rough' but, to be honest, we've never had any problems, although we're actually just outside the main town, out in the wopwops. It is a heavily Maori populated area and it has it's issues, but the town centre recently had a grant awarded to improve its appearance and it looks really nice now. There are a distinct lack of facilities and I tend to do all my shopping, etc in Hamilton, but then I'm always down that way anyway, for the school run, etc. In some respects, it's quite a revered place because there is a very important Marae just down the road from us - Turangawaewae Marae, which is the headquarters of the Maori King Movement (just out of interest, you can read a bit about it here: Turangawaewae - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) - so it's quite a significant place in the Maori culture.

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Old 16-06-2007, 01:08 PM
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As WG said, you get mixed reactions about the place. Anyone who's ever lived in Ngaruawahia think's it's great! I think, because it looked a bit rough, people passing through get a poor impression of the place. Now it's been spruced up a bit, it looks better already.

The secret is though, that property is still VERY affordable here because of the reputation, so you can practically snag a farm for the price of a small section in Hamilton town! It's only a 10 minute run to the north of Ham or 25 to the city centre, so nice easy commute.

So, thumbs up from me
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Old 16-06-2007, 04:37 PM
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Keeweegal. Good to see you here. It's always great to have a real kiwi aspect on things. I see some of our resident oddballs have already been acquainting themselves with you.

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Old 16-06-2007, 11:42 PM
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MB you really shouldn't be talking about Taffy and WG like that...wait until they see this......it's not going to be pretty.............................. .......
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Old 17-06-2007, 05:10 AM
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Hi Keeweegal and a warm and sensible welcome from the calm, measured and self-contained member of the forum.

(Sounds like we've got another right one ere taf! )

The more the merrier. My family are Scots, my mums from Glasgow!! That explains a few things about me I guess. You'll see.

Welcome anyway!!

WG leave Taffys nuts alone for goodness sake! This is all getting out of hand.

Bermy Girl, I don't know why but whenever I try to picture you and a shovel I start to laugh.
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Old 17-06-2007, 10:18 AM
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Right that's it! There's just no respect around here... The war is on...the opening event will be two wanna-be hippies, Dawn and BG, trying to kick each other while dancing to funky music and digging holes in the paddock... (Hope she's shorter then me...I should be able to run faster and get away then...) She doesn't know who she's messin with...I'm a 5'9" crazy women who hefts kegs of beer and three crates of beer at a time on a daily basis at work...I'll just get her drunk instead, I'm a pacifist really...................:Che ers:
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Old 17-06-2007, 11:23 AM
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There's only one of you? But then again, I'm not so sure I believe you!

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Old 17-06-2007, 11:30 AM
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I understand you completely - that's what worries me!

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Don't be worried...we more then happy...delirious in fact, to add another to our ranks...
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