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thank you, nz

posted 17 years ago by dewdweller
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When I first got to New Zealand I went to the Armageddon Pulp Culture Expo in Auckland to check out the Kong Panel (which was cool, btw). I actually got there an hour early and so I saw a presentation from the guys from Bro' Town. Being a newly arrived american (yes, boo, hiss - I know) I wasn't familiar with the show, but it was fun watching them - all of those guys are really down to earth, nice and of course, funny. So after I'd been there awhile I was excited to see the preview for Sione's Wedding, starring none other than that crew of guys. It was such a cool experience for someone like me who loves movies to see a film made right in the Auckland area where I lived and worked for 9 months, knowing that I'd actually been in the same room as the cast members. I only got to see the movie once in the theater, but I really liked it, and I still want to get my hands on a region 4 version (when I hopefully get go back again...) So, bascially, I just wanted to say - Thanks, New Zealand, you offered up so many unexpected moments and experiences to me and I will always treasure my time there! (wow, that sounds really gooey - oh, well) And hi fellow fans - you guys rock :)

Also - hey, anyone over there seen that show "rude awakenings?" I got to be an extra in a couple of episodes...but over here I'll never see it!

[–] Charlie_Runkle69 17 years ago

yea rude awkenings is showing at the mo- it's terrible! OTT in so many ways.

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[–] dewdweller 17 years ago

Really?! Ha! Still...i wish I could see my tv "debut" Sigh. If you see the episode where the girls are talking about, um, "plastic surgery" at a dance class then you might see me standing in front of them, looking Really stupid in sweats pretending to stretch. Blue top, grey bottoms...anyone? No? Oh, well...that was a fun day :)

[–] fiverites 17 years ago

Hey dewdweller, just dropping a line to tell you that can see 'Rude Awakenings' right from your com.

Go to tvnzondemand.co.nz, then on the main menu, go to shows A-Z and there it is!

I hope you find the ones you were on.

Have fun pal.

Five

'You just spilt my warm cup of piss.' Joe Halenbeck.

[–] yakko-10 17 years ago

Thanks, New Zealand, you offered up so many unexpected moments and experiences to me and I will always treasure my time there!

what u said, i totally can understand that.. i felt the same... living a year in NZ changed my life.. and cool that u lived and worked in Auckland for 9 months just like me...sweet as bro!! haha

i'm a chilean girl who got back home just a month ago but i still think bout my life in NZ every day still..

[–] MazulaBitchOnFire 17 years ago

So glad you guys enjoyed your time in NZ. I'm an ex-pat who hasn't been back since I moved to Australia 7 years ago and I'm missing it like crazy! It really is one of the best places to live anywhere in the world!

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[–] Ryan-GSX 17 years ago

Your Welcome dewdweller! You are always welcome back! ;)

[–] Jessisbest 16 years ago

ha it's so funny that you list Rotorua right alongside the three main cities... I guess all that tourist marketing works.... except for Queenstown of course

I DON'T MIND IF I DO.....HUH - Stephen - Basil Brush ROX!!!

[–] Jessicaaa 17 years ago

Haha go NZ! I live in Auckland :)

[–] Charlie_Runkle69 17 years ago

To answer the person's question....none of them! Go to queestown/ Wanaka area. The lower south island is beautiful....so are many other places, but there's something about that area that put's you in a permanent good mood when you go there.

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[–] Kraftzy 16 years ago

South Island is New Zealands claim to fame.