@kirstenw
South African expat in New Zealand
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About me
South African
Lives in Wellington
Speaks English, and a little bit of Afrikaans
Registration: 08 August 2010
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Job (checked) house(check) friends(uncheck) by Stel82
Hi I have been living in Wellington for some time and I am looking to add a few more friends in my friends bucket. I would love to find out where all the other SAffers hangout on the weekends. Hope to be let in on the secrets soon. Stella :)
I'm keen :) I am in the working environment but everyone at my work is old haha!! Read More
Job (checked) house(check) friends(uncheck) by Stel82
Hi I have been living in Wellington for some time and I am looking to add a few more friends in my friends bucket. I would love to find out where all the other SAffers hangout on the weekends. Hope to be let in on the secrets soon. Stella :)
I live just outside of the city so don't see too many saffas around! I have found the people that are my age have all known each other since they were kids so aren't too open to meet other people and form friendships! I do work in town, pretty ... Read More
Job (checked) house(check) friends(uncheck) by Stel82
Hi I have been living in Wellington for some time and I am looking to add a few more friends in my friends bucket. I would love to find out where all the other SAffers hangout on the weekends. Hope to be let in on the secrets soon. Stella :)
Hi Stella I feel the same as you do- and I do find Wellington to be really cliquey which makes things harder! There seem to be a lot more Saffas in Porirua and Upper Hutt which doesn't help much if you live in Wellington! If you want to meet up for ... Read More
How to make friends in Wellington by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Wellington :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Wellington?? Thanks ...
Yeah i have been here just over two years and have a few friends but not very close ones, it is very difficult i think!! Especially Wellington, it seems far too 'clicky'! Read More
Hi everyone by JS77777
Hi everyone! Im new and my name is Jessica originally from South Africa, but living now in New Zealand. Love people and would like to meet more friends in different countries. I would also like to improve my English so if you can help please feel ...
Yes it will! We have been here just over two years and the afrikaans is slowly slipping away... ALthough we do make thursday and friday afrikaans day at home lol! I came over with my partner on a work visa, have one year left and will apply to ... Read More
Hi everyone by JS77777
Hi everyone! Im new and my name is Jessica originally from South Africa, but living now in New Zealand. Love people and would like to meet more friends in different countries. I would also like to improve my English so if you can help please feel ...
Hi Jessica! How long have you been in New Zealand? My partner found his English getting so much better since we moved here he is worried to go home and praat the taal with his dad!! Read More