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About One Way New Zealand

So what's all this about then?

Hello, we are the Rays, Craig, Rachel and Myles our son. In September 2007 we started out on a trip / holiday of discovery to travel through New Zealand in order to find out more about the country, the people and its culture. After spending all our lives in the UK we are eager to find out if our lives could be better in another country? Is New Zealand somewhere we could emigrate to - we will endeavor to find this out along the way, and will record our thoughts and feelings of New Zealand and what we think it has to offer.

In the process of putting this blog together we have decided also to try and bring together lots of information on the different regions, towns and cities of New Zealand. Information on immigration, travel, places to stay etc. We also plan to produce a weekly podcast featuring some of the people we meet on our travels. All of this, in the hope that this site will become a valuable resource for others to find out more about New Zealand.

We booked our flights - made the trip of a lifetime and gathered our thoughts, feelings, photos and videos. Feel free to travel along with us!

Recent Comments

Here is a 360 panorama of Lady Norwood Gardens linked to a Google map of Wellington."
- Peter

The Monkey Street Market it's my good friends' shop! I am so proud of them and I miss them a lot! All the best my friends! I can promise to everyone that food in their shop is very good quality, fresh, healty and yuuummmy! They are wonderful people. Love xx"
- Marta

Oh I remember the 'hard work' well. Difficult day with all that wine tasting! Stunningly beautifl place is Martinborough, when you come over we will plan a day event in the summer - it will be awesome! xx"
- Marrisa

Hee hee!! Thats funny - gorgeous photo of Bethany - not so nice ones of me!! We had a fab time, the hailstones were certainly a new one for us too!! xx"
- Marrisa & Michael

Cheeers mate! Can't wait to see you soon and sample of few more of Wellington's finest. It was indeed a cracking night."
- Sarah & Dan Lee

We loved having you - we had such a good night. I must apologise though for having such amazing skills at Wii bowling...I of course cant help it ;-) PS. Loved the video on the train, the people who saw you getting on and then getting off again must have thought you were crackers!! Marrisa xx"
- Marrisa & Michael

Your creativity knows no bounds! I'm loving your fresh eyes and take on all things Wellington. Can't wait to share the energy with you when you all get out here. Enjoy the sun and bluebell forests in 'ole Blighty in the mean time!"
- Sarah Lee

Hiyaaaa!!! Look at your creativeness! Love it! Not long now till we meet again, and this time we have a new family member to greet you!! Lots and lots of love xxxxxxxx"
- Marrisa & Michael

Absolutely BRILLIANT posts. I love the videos you have put on they are just magic. Oriental Parade is stunning and you captured that perfectly. Lots of hugs, looking forward to walking that beach with you all soon xxx"
- Marrisa

Hiya Babe - we are missing you like mad thank goodness for video skype hey!!! can't wait till we are all out in NZ for our new lives and new adventures to start - hugs R n M xxx"
- rachel and myles

Useful things we travel with...

Chariot Carrier

Myle's chariot! What a fantastic piece of kit. Bough this in the US after seeing it in Canada. It's a stroller, an off road buggy with suspension, a cycle trailer and you can even put skis on it! Wouldn't go anywhere without it - You can find out more and see it in action here

Our Travel Insurance

Used World Of Nomads for our annual policy for quite a while - They were recommended by Lonely Planet and Rob (Our global traveling friend!) also uses them - Good enough for him then it's good enough for us! Not sure if they are the cheapest but you do get what you pay for.
Get a quote online

Canon Camera

We use a Canon Ixus camera for all the photos and videos on the site. The size and quality is unbeatable - a great traveling stills and video camera in one! We got ours from Amazon because of their good returns policy and the online reviews from other users-Amazon reviews on this camera

Car Hire Worldwide

We've used loads of car hire companies over the years and we keep on coming back to auto-europe. They are usually the cheapest worldwide and the price includes all insurance / CDW etc,
www.auto-europe.com

Leatherman Wave

Brilliant multi-tool. Built like a tank and small enough to fit anywhere. Wouldn't leave home without it - Got us out of a few sticky' situations.
We got ours from Ready To leave.com

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Hello and welcome to OWNZ.!

We want OWNZ to become a truly valuable resource on New Zealand for people to dip into and one important way we want to do to is by inviting you to join in our travels and take part in the website and podcasts.

As well as the site being our personal take on our travels around New Zealand we want to hear from you if live in New Zealand and have any golden nuggets or information to share on living working and being in NZ, or simply have suggestions on places to visit and things to see, or experiences you'd like to share. It doesn't matter if you have Kiwi blood running through your veins or if you have made New Zealand your new home - we would still love to hear from you.

We also want to hear from people outside of New Zealand with your questions about the country, its people and cultures, or your personal views from previously visiting the country.

You can take part by either emailing takepart@onewaynewzealand.com or by leaving a message on our Skype voice mail - Skype name: onewaynewzealand.

We will try and answer your questions and feature your suggestions both on the site and in our weekly podcast.

Or

Skype Us on onewaynewzealand

Dont forget to let us know how we can get in touch with you!

Dont forget to listen to our first podcast to find out more about us and how you can take part.

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Useful Sites

Dawes in NZ
www.dawes.co.nz
Virtual friends we are yet to meet in person!- Michael, Marrisa & Bethany Dawes. A family of 3 from the UK who emigrated to NZ in September 2006. Their blog.

Emigration Services
http://migrate.dawes.co.nz/
Our good friends about also have a company helping people relocate to New Zealand - Everything from house hunting to providing support, advice on all aspects of moving to New Zealand

Chez Lee
http://www.chezlee.co.nz/
I met Dan, Sarah and their daughters the last time I was in Wellington. They've been living in New Zealand for many years and their blog is a wonderful read

Help Exchange
www.helpx.net
A great way to experience real life in New Zealand with Kiwi families across the country. You can help them out for a few hours each day with whatever jobs need doing about their homes and in exchange they provide free accommodation and meals. It's a brilliant cultural exchange for international visitors to meet locals and visa versa.

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