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[Shayno]

A few questions for you then my friend.

Are you Italian? We could always do with more Italian immigrants .
And what city would you like to move to?

[Milan Luka]

totz agree.

So Siciliano in the world cup last year- you still cheered for Azzurri when you played the All Whites surely.

[ItalicSiciliano]

Originally Posted by Shayno

A few questions for you then my friend.

Are you Italian? We could always do with more Italian immigrants .
And what city would you like to move to?

Yes, I'm Italian, excuse my English from the beginning. I do not know ... I'd like Auckland or Wellington .. But I liked it better the first. I love the big city by the sea.
As an adult I like to study to become an architect or an urban planner. I follow very closely the forum that covers New Zealand. Italy is beautiful, but is not exciting for me. You have to know right environment and have great recommendations. Instead, New Zealand, is a young country with civilian population ... and nature is respected! And lots more!

Shayno you're a native New Zealander? You live in Auckland City or Auckland Region?

But I here ... I put two videos, one of Italy, and the other in the region where I live.
http://www.youtube.com/user/italiant.../1/IcI45UCly4A
http://www.youtube.com/user/italiant.../4/vp_5S_XtocA

[ItalicSiciliano]

Originally Posted by Milan Luka

totz agree.

So Siciliano in the world cup last year- you still cheered for Azzurri when you played the All Whites surely.

ahahah ... Italy with NZ has equalized! Azzurri arrived last in classification in the circles phase! Happy to this way...

We listen better Shakira http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRpeEdMmmQ0

[Shayno]

Originally Posted by ItalicSiciliano

Shayno you're a native New Zealander? You live in Auckland City or Auckland Region?

You could call me that. New Zealand European (Of English, Irish and Greek descent) Born in Christchurch, moved to Melbourne and then Auckland 5 years ago. Am 15 . Do seriously think about migrating. It's a wonderful country to live in (for the most part) and the ladies will like the whole Italian thing .

[ItalicSiciliano]

Originally Posted by Shayno

You could call me that. New Zealand European (Of English, Irish and Greek descent) Born in Christchurch, moved to Melbourne and then Auckland 5 years ago. Am 15 . Do seriously think about migrating. It's a wonderful country to live in (for the most part) and the ladies will like the whole Italian thing .

ahaha ... ok for the ladies! I am 19 years old and I was born and lived in the same city (see the photo in the link below the signature).
Somehow I think of emigrating in the future, but I think the biggest problem is finding work for a living, and then ask for permanent residence.

[Svartmetall]

Originally Posted by ItalicSiciliano

ahaha ... ok for the ladies! I am 19 years old and I was born and lived in the same city (see the photo in the link below the signature).
Somehow I think of emigrating in the future, but I think the biggest problem is finding work for a living, and then ask for permanent residence.

I can speak from personal experience on the permanent residence situation. I went through it with my family and my girlfriend currently has her Expression of Interest (EOI) in at Immigration New Zealand for her permanent residency.

I can warn you about the job market here at the moment is not great and permanent residence is incredibly hard to get at the moment because of the economic situation unless you're in a skill shortage occupation or are lucky enough to grab employment before you come here in a skilled occupation that isn't on the list.

If you do want advice on how we're going through it at the moment, just let me know.

[Indictable]

More Italians in NZ! YES! I'm 1/8th Sicilian

[ItalicSiciliano]

Originally Posted by Indictable

More Italians in NZ! YES! I'm 1/8th Sicilian

Wow! I see you're happy! but I want to know something the Kiwis in general, how they see the Italians? Reply freely with positive and negative things, I want to know what you think about us.

[Shayno]

There are only about 2000-Italian born people living in New Zealand, so Italians aren't a migrant supergroup here like the Australians, British, Indians, Chinese and South Africans et cetera. There are probably thousands more decended from Italian people. I myself know a couple of Italian families and people who have migrated, plus others of Italian decent who have moved from Australia, South Africa and the likes. Generally they are fun, friendly people who love their football .

[badbehaviour]

Originally Posted by ItalicSiciliano

Wow! I see you're happy! but I want to know something the Kiwis in general, how they see the Italians? Reply freely with positive and negative things, I want to know what you think about us.

My brother-in-law is Italian-Australian. He is hairy. His mum makes great tiramisu!

[Milan Luka]

Good Italian supermarket on Tuam Street in Christchurch. Was quite popular and they did fantastic coffee too. Hoping its still there post quake.

Italians in NZ are pretty entrenched and not that obvious. Big on fishing- Island Bay and Picton. Were treated very badly in WW2- all Wellingtons males were imprisoned on Somes Island.

Probably the most well known Kiwi-Italians, or at least the ones that come to my mind are cricketers Daniel Vettori and Brendan Diamanti, footballer Raf de Gregorio, actor Paolo Rotondo (born in tiny Stromboli of all places).

[ItalicSiciliano]

Originally Posted by badbehaviour

My brother-in-law is Italian-Australian. He is hairy. His mum makes great tiramisu!

I know how to make the tiramisu! ... and not just pizza, lasagna, baked pasta ... and the fact is that I have not learned anywhere ... is a kind of innate potential!

By the way, how much you pay a pizza, when you go out to eat?

[ItalicSiciliano]

Originally Posted by Milan Luka

Good Italian supermarket on Tuam Street in Christchurch. Was quite popular and they did fantastic coffee too. Hoping its still there post quake.

Italians in NZ are pretty entrenched and not that obvious. Big on fishing- Island Bay and Picton. Were treated very badly in WW2- all Wellingtons males were imprisoned on Somes Island.

Probably the most well known Kiwi-Italians, or at least the ones that come to my mind are cricketers Daniel Vettori and Brendan Diamanti, footballer Raf de Gregorio, actor Paolo Rotondo (born in tiny Stromboli of all places).

stromboli? but it is near my house! To reach the island, you take the ship or hydrofoil from the port of my city.

[ItalicSiciliano]

You can add more photos? Please! Something big from the naturalistic point of view ... and even glimpses of the life of your city ...

[ItalicSiciliano]

THE “COSTA CROCIERE” ARRIVES IN NEW ZEALAND: TOURISTS TO AUCKLAND AND WELLINGTON

The march 31, 1948 for Costa is a historic date: beginning on line service Genoa - Buenos Aires. The "Anna C. ", first passenger ship of the fleet, and the first transatlantic to give its guests the comfort of the air conditioning in the cabin. Since then there have not stopped. For over 60 years, Costa Crociere feels the call of the sea, and undertakes to improve the fleet and destinations.



Have you ever dreamed to sail the seven seas to explore the five continents? By 2012, Costa Crociere hears this desire. With the ship "Costa Deliziosa" offers you the journey of the myth: around the world. 100 Days; 37 stopovers and over 2,500 excursions: all the wonders of the world concentrated in a single cruise.
Who will participate in this event, you can choose whether to stay on the ship for the duration of the cruise, or be part of this is preferred navigation.


1st CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS (30 Days / 29 Nights) Departing from Savona,(December 28, 2011 - January 6, 2013).
From Savona in Los Angeles: the wonders of the new world
Start from Savona, to Marseilles, Barcelona and beyond the legendary Pillars of Hercules, sailing in the Atlantic Ocean. Route to the Americas, where the most exuberant Caribbean islands await you in the sun to cool off. Saint Lucia, Grenada, Aruba, Curacao: at every port white beaches and crystal clear sea from living in complete relaxation. And then the warm lands of Central America. Passion, conflict, pungent aromas and flavors: you are visiting Colombia and Costa Rica. Then crossing the Panama Canal: 80 km between the most luxuriant nature, to pass from one ocean to another. And you will be in Mexico: Acapulco, Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas, the pleasure resorts on the Pacific coast. But there is more to offer: Beverly Hills, Santa Monaca, Hollywood. Yes, you got: to Los Angeles, California.


2nd JAMES COOK (39 Days / 38 Nights) Departing from Los Angeles, (January 26, 2012 - February 4, 2013).
From Los Angeles to Singapore: the secrets of the southern hemisphere
Los Angeles will charm you with its excesses: the glittering window displays of Rodeo Drive, the chiseled physique in sunny Venice Beach, the grand villas of Hollywood stars. Feel like the sun? The route takes you first Pacific Ocean to Hawaii, with a stopover in Honolulu, where towering skyscrapers soar on the fine sands and turquoise waters of Waikiki Beach. Pago Pago in Samoa, Fiji and Suva in the archipelago of islands will welcome you in a haven of hundreds of pristine islands, where each view is a postcard that will be etched in your heart. Just a couple of days at sea, and you're right across the world. In New Zealand, for knowing the culture and traditions of the native Maori, and the cities of Auckland and Wellington. Once you arrive in Australia you can enjoy the wild landscapes and endless. In Sydney, take a tour of the bay by boat, passing under the Harbour Bridge and Opera House before, look at the evolution of the surfers at Bondi Beach, or swim in the calm waters of Coogee. Then tap Melbourne, intricate maze of alleys, with sumptuous local and unusual boutiques, and Perth beaches framed by the vineyards of the Swan Valley, circumnavigating the continent to reach the last stop of this part of the trip: Singapore.


3rd MARCO POLO (33 Days / 32 Nights) Departing from Singapore, (March 5, 2012 - March 15, 2013).
From Singapore to Savona: the scent of spices
The last leg of this great journey starts from the Far East and takes you through the charm of India, the Arabian Peninsula and Egypt. Singapore is an amazing mix of cultures and atmospheres, from small neighborhood of Little India to the frenzy of modern Chinatown. Then Malaysia's Port Klang and Kuala Lumpur, the Petronas Towers, skyscrapers designed by Cesar 452 meters high Pilli and made famous by the movie "The Entrapment". In Phuket is waiting for a taste of paradise in the land of smile. From Colombo, with its colorful markets and ancient buildings of colonial heritage is reached India: from Cochin to Goa, once famous for its hippy community in Mumbai where the joy of Bollywood films is compared with a tradition spiritual. The Arab world will enchant you with the luxury of Abu Dhabi, the excesses of Dubai, whose profile is now dominated by the new world's tallest skyscraper, the Burj Dubai Tower, and even the ancient loggias of the green hills of Muscat and Salalah. Climb up the Red Sea at Sharm el Sheik and then through the Suez Canal. From Alexandria go to the discovery of ancient Egypt, including pyramids and oasis in the desert. Welcomes the Mediterranean with stops in Civitavecchia and Savona, in Italy, to write the ending of this journey full of intense emotions.


More info on: http://www.costacruisesasia.com/B2C/...ld-cruise.html

[Mr_kiwi_fruit]

Lake Wanaka continues growth in tourism numbers

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Lake Wanaka by saint_hotpot, on Flickr

Lake Wanaka visitor numbers continue to climb with the destination achieving one of the largest percentage increases in international visitor numbers during December according to the latest figures released by Statistics New Zealand. The Commercial Accommodation Monitor shows in December 2010, compared with December 2009, Lake Wanaka recorded one of the largest percentage increases for international visitors up 10.3%. The report also highlighted a continued growth in visitor numbers for Lake Wanaka, up 2.6% (to 65,533 guest nights) on the same period last year.

“It is promising to see the international visitors returning to Lake Wanaka and pleasing the growth in visitor numbers overall keeps climbing,” said Lake Wanaka Tourism general manager, James Helmore. “The reliable climate, relaxing environment and multitude of activities enjoying the lakes and mountains is certainly a drawcard for the overseas visitors.” The latest figures showed most regions across the country reported a decline in overall visitor and international visitor numbers.

For further information on Lake Wanaka, visit www.lakewanaka.co.nz

[Mr_kiwi_fruit]

International travel up at Auckland Airport

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New Chums by Piotr Zurek, on Flickr

Auckland Airport said it handled 4.8 per cent more international passengers in January compared to a year earlier, but handled 7.8 per cent fewer domestic passengers. The airport handled 687,996 international passenger movements, excluding transits, in January, up from 656,380 in the previous January. It handled 449,022 domestic passengers, down from 486,779 in the same month last year. Short-haul traffic was strong with Australian markets growing by 8.4 per cent and Pacific Island markets by 3.8 per cent. The airport said that China Airlines started international services to Auckland on January 2. The new service added 10 Airbus 330 and two Airbus 340 landings.

[Mr_kiwi_fruit]

Overseas visitor numbers hit January record

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NZ 1 282 by damn_camera, on Flickr

The number of visitors arriving in this country for a short-term stay rose 3 percent in January from a year earlier, to 265,600 - a record for a January month. Publishing the figures today, Statistics New Zealand (SNZ) said the number of visitors from China rose by 5100 in January compared to a year earlier, with a rise of 1700 from Australia and 900 from Japan. The increase in visitors from China was influenced by an earlier Chinese New Year holiday period, which was a popular time for travel. Visitor numbers from Britain fell further, 3500 lower in January this year than 12 months earlier, continuing declines seen in almost every month since April 2007, SNZ said.

The estimated average number of visitors in this country each day during January was 212,300, up from 211,500 a year earlier. For the year to January, visitor numbers were up 3 percent from a year earlier to 2.53 million, with the 127,800 visitors from China during the latest year an annual record, and 30,400 or 31 percent higher than in the January 2010 year. Annual visitor numbers from Australia were up 25,900, while 13,000 more visitors came from Korea, 9000 more from Japan, 4400 more from Taiwan, and 4000 more from India.

Visitor numbers from Britain fell 27,400 for the year, with numbers from the United States down 8300 and from Ireland down 3500. The number of New Zealand residents leaving on short term overseas trips lifted 10 percent to 117,700 in January from a year earlier. The latest figure was the highest on record for a January month. In the year to January departures rose 6 percent to 2.04m.

[Mr_kiwi_fruit]

Auckland Airport voted 8th best in world

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Auckland Airport by Jestyr, on Flickr

Auckland Airport has been voted the eighth best airport in the world at the prestigious Skytrax Awards. The independent awards are voted on by 11.38 million travellers. Auckland improved one place from last year's ninth position and also won best airport in the Australia Pacific category. Chief executive Simon Moutter said he was thrilled about the news.

"This successful outcome is very much driven by passengers. We work exceptionally hard to listen, to understand what they want, and to do what we can to meet their needs and provide them with great product and service choices," he said. The awards were handed out in Copenhagen last night and saw Hong Kong International Airport take the top spot.