new to Christchurch?Meeting friends

[MelKiwi]

Kia Ora! Well I have been a social butterfly over the past 5years meeting people new to Christchurch, have made some lovely friends, so anyways...



Maybe you are moving/just moved to Christchurch, or maybe you are just wanting to make some new friends?



I am 32 just seeing if there are any other females or couples out there that just want a friend to chat with, go for a cuppa, dinner, movies.



I work in administration (lost job after earthquake but wahooo have a new one now), love meeting new people fave music – 80’s, Robbie Williams, Madonna, U2, Jack Johnson, dance, like travelling, (went on a roadtrip in USA for 4 weeks), lived in Canada for a year, cooking, going for coffee, watching rugby, movies, Welcome to Facebook - Log In, Sign Up or Learn More.



While living in Canada (in 2004) I had only couple of friends, and found it really tough & lonely being in a new city, (:crazy so I thought I would come on here and see if anyone is in the same boat as I was there and looking for a new friend – (different when you are at school you always meet new people).

So if you are 20-40 and think we might have some similar interests reply!
Keep safe.

[anski]

Originally Posted by MelKiwi

Kia Ora! Well I have been a social butterfly over the past 5years meeting people new to Christchurch, have made some lovely friends, so anyways...



Maybe you are moving/just moved to Christchurch, or maybe you are just wanting to make some new friends?



I am 32 just seeing if there are any other females or couples out there that just want a friend to chat with, go for a cuppa, dinner, movies.



I work in administration (lost job after earthquake but wahooo have a new one now), love meeting new people fave music – 80’s, Robbie Williams, Madonna, U2, Jack Johnson, dance, like travelling, (went on a roadtrip in USA for 4 weeks), lived in Canada for a year, cooking, going for coffee, watching rugby, movies, Welcome to Facebook - Log In, Sign Up or Learn More.



While living in Canada (in 2004) I had only couple of friends, and found it really tough & lonely being in a new city, (:crazy so I thought I would come on here and see if anyone is in the same boat as I was there and looking for a new friend – (different when you are at school you always meet new people).

So if you are 20-40 and think we might have some similar interests reply!
Keep safe.

Hi Melkiwi,

Welcome to the forum, hopefully you will get some replies. I sure wish I had encountered posts like this in my travels. Always nice to find a new friend with common interests.

regards,

Anski

[Geordielass]

Been here a couple of months & now living in Somerfield Christchurch and we would appreciate a get together with others if anything arranged please let me know.

[BekahG]

Hi MelKiwi! I've been thinking about immigrating to NZ, Christchurch specifically - from the US. I've a great job offer there and am really excited about it.

I'm glad to have found your post - as I'd really like someone to chat with that is in a similar sit as myself. I'm 30 years - an Audiologist, single, love to travel - just an adventurous spirit in all. I'd be coming solo - so friends from the start would be amazing!

I've done quite a bit of research about living in Christchurch but feel websites will only get you so far. You mind helping me out? I'd just love to know information about where to live, meeting people, things of that sort. Anything would be helpful! I've been keeping my eye on rentals in New Brighton and Sumner as I love the beach and love to surf. What have you found you like best about Christchurch? Like I said, anything!!

And of course, if I were to move there I'd most definitely take you up on the offer for friendship I love coffee. And would need someone to fill me in on the rules of rugby!

[jpoirier72]

Hi,

We are a Canadian family from Montreal (39, 38, 9 and 7 years old). We arrived in Christchurch six weeks ago and don't have friends yet. Your message is so nice!

We enjoy having good dinners, doing walking/tramping, mountain biking and jogging. We can receive you at our house or my partner or me can go for a coffee.

Where did you stay in Canada?

Hope to meet you,

Julie

[koru30]

Hi everyone,

MelKiwi, we were thinking the same thing.

We're a professional couple in our late twenties. We've been in Christchurch for 8 years and intend to stay. With all of the coming and going (mostly going!) recently, we thought there would be people around town feeling a little unsettled and perhaps wanting to meet new people because they themselves are new in town or maybe they have lost friends to other parts since the quakes and would like to meet people staying put. Either way, we're here and would be keen to help out!

We thought it would be fun to have a dinner club. It's basically a chance for a group of people to get together once a month (or whatever) to go out for dinner, movies etc or have evenings in and pick a theme, for example Indian, and bring and share an Indian dinner. It's something different (can't find one in Christchurch and I have friends who belong to similar thing elsewhere and love it!) and a chance to have some fun in a city that's been lacking fun over the last year. We thought it would be a fantastic opportunity to meet new and interesting people as well.

Anyway, if you're interested, let us know!

B & C

[anski]

Originally Posted by koru30

Hi everyone,

MelKiwi, we were thinking the same thing.

We're a professional couple in our late twenties. We've been in Christchurch for 8 years and intend to stay. With all of the coming and going (mostly going!) recently, we thought there would be people around town feeling a little unsettled and perhaps wanting to meet new people because they themselves are new in town or maybe they have lost friends to other parts since the quakes and would like to meet people staying put. Either way, we're here and would be keen to help out!

We thought it would be fun to have a dinner club. It's basically a chance for a group of people to get together once a month (or whatever) to go out for dinner, movies etc or have evenings in and pick a theme, for example Indian, and bring and share an Indian dinner. It's something different (can't find one in Christchurch and I have friends who belong to similar thing elsewhere and love it!) and a chance to have some fun in a city that's been lacking fun over the last year. We thought it would be a fantastic opportunity to meet new and interesting people as well.

Anyway, if you're interested, let us know!

B & C

What a great idea, pity none does the same in Auckland.

[topcat83]

Originally Posted by anski

What a great idea, pity none does the same in Auckland.

Agreed. We were a member of a social club in the UK (Association of IVC Clubs - Home) which was for 'professional like-minded people' - non-profit-making, and run in regions for the members by the members.

We went to theatres restaurants, did walks, played sport, went on holiday together. The groups would get together once a month in a local watering hole and put events together for the following month. In our area, we published a paper bulletin, and put events on the Web where only members could see the details.

What I liked was it wasn't a 'dating agency' for single people, but a club that everyone could join - singles and couples.

We still have some great friends who are members - in fact two of them turn up from the UK on Monday

[LBLachut]

Hi BekahG. I am moving to Christchurch in April for my husband's job. I am also 30 and an Audiologist. Did you decide to take the job and make the big move to NZ? If so, how are you liking it and where are you working/living? I am in the process of looking for a job, so if you know of any leads they would be appreciated. I have a potential position that I am in the process of interviewing for, so hopefully it goes well. If you are living in NZ and would like to get together when I make it over in April let me know and we can stay in touch.

Originally Posted by BekahG

Hi MelKiwi! I've been thinking about immigrating to NZ, Christchurch specifically - from the US. I've a great job offer there and am really excited about it.

I'm glad to have found your post - as I'd really like someone to chat with that is in a similar sit as myself. I'm 30 years - an Audiologist, single, love to travel - just an adventurous spirit in all. I'd be coming solo - so friends from the start would be amazing!

I've done quite a bit of research about living in Christchurch but feel websites will only get you so far. You mind helping me out? I'd just love to know information about where to live, meeting people, things of that sort. Anything would be helpful! I've been keeping my eye on rentals in New Brighton and Sumner as I love the beach and love to surf. What have you found you like best about Christchurch? Like I said, anything!!

And of course, if I were to move there I'd most definitely take you up on the offer for friendship I love coffee. And would need someone to fill me in on the rules of rugby!

[forbiddenprincess]

Originally Posted by MelKiwi

Kia Ora! Well I have been a social butterfly over the past 5years meeting people new to Christchurch, have made some lovely friends, so anyways...



Maybe you are moving/just moved to Christchurch, or maybe you are just wanting to make some new friends?



I am 32 just seeing if there are any other females or couples out there that just want a friend to chat with, go for a cuppa, dinner, movies.



I work in administration (lost job after earthquake but wahooo have a new one now), love meeting new people fave music – 80’s, Robbie Williams, Madonna, U2, Jack Johnson, dance, like travelling, (went on a roadtrip in USA for 4 weeks), lived in Canada for a year, cooking, going for coffee, watching rugby, movies,



While living in Canada (in 2004) I had only couple of friends, and found it really tough & lonely being in a new city, (:crazy so I thought I would come on here and see if anyone is in the same boat as I was there and looking for a new friend – (different when you are at school you always meet new people).

So if you are 20-40 and think we might have some similar interests reply!
Keep safe.

Hey MelKiwi,

I just came across your post and thought what a good idea that is! I am looking to meet new friends and would love to meet.

I know you posted this a while back, but if you are still interested in meeting new people, let me know and maybe we can organise something