Richard
@Mercirqi
English expat in Australia
Forum posts
14
Contacts
5
About me
English
Lives in Jakarta
Speaks English and some German, French, Pisin and Russian
Registration: 09 September 2013
Activity
Lets get together! by Epicuriousannie
Hi guys, I have been organizing small gatherings for the forum members since October 2012 and we always had a great time. Though there are always people who are left behind because of some reasons (cant meet the schedule, hesitated etc) So I ...
Hi Annie and crew, Thanks for a great night at the Indian, curries and beer, great British tradition! Anyway, Nice to meet so many interesting people and sorry to those that had to endure my endless chatter..Poor Lydia! and yes i still have the ... 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 ...
Hi everyone, I have lived in NZ since 1995, coming from the UK, but often working overseas on short term contracts. If you are under 30 and still in the pubs and clubs scene, then meeting Kiwi's is no different from other countries. Once you have ... Read More
EMPLOYMENT IN NEW ZEALAND by russellandlinsey
Hello Everybody I live in South Africa and am extremely keen to emigrate to New Zealand, any advice on how to secure employment will be GREATLY appreciated. I am a PA (recently completed my 2 year Logistics and Supply Chain Management diploma) (40 ...
Hi Linsey, The first important step is to check your ability to work in NZ on the following website http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/workperm.htm. You will see that you can be sponsored by a NZ employer for certain industries and ... Read More
Lets get together! by Epicuriousannie
Hi guys, I have been organizing small gatherings for the forum members since October 2012 and we always had a great time. Though there are always people who are left behind because of some reasons (cant meet the schedule, hesitated etc) So I ...
Hi Annie, I'm back in Jakarta for all of January, so please include me in your plans, subject to time and dates. Many thanks for the Spanish event, I had a great time meeting and chatting with everyone. Happy New Year everyone! Richard Read More
Lets get together! by Epicuriousannie
Hi guys, I have been organizing small gatherings for the forum members since October 2012 and we always had a great time. Though there are always people who are left behind because of some reasons (cant meet the schedule, hesitated etc) So I ...
Hi, any room for the big guy at the table? I promis to share! Read More
Posts by lukereg
Why do you like posting on here? What make this forum different to the others? Anyone care to share
Oh and Guy's, before I break Etiquette again, what's the rules governing the photo's I post? Am I allowed to post, if I'm only in the country for one month at a time? What's the accepted subject matter? Not living in a couple of countries this year, ... Read More
Posts by lukereg
Why do you like posting on here? What make this forum different to the others? Anyone care to share
Thanks Samhand and Ubudian, but I don't remember it quantifying a time period or if it defined living, just my path to get here, hence the question. I kind of rounded up the places where I was based from, but over the years had spent more than 6 ... Read More
Hello, apa kabar people?! ;)) by AlvinL
Hi all, I'm Alvin from Malaysia, working in advertising industry. Looking forward to meet some cool and fun people here, cheers! ;))
hey Mas Fred, We should meet cause I'm old and boring too, and being a wonna be Kiwi, I also have a fondness for sheep......you should try putting gumboots on it, supposed to stop them jumping around....ask Luke! Read More
Do you go to gym? by ellynatjohnardi
Hello everyone! I was wondering if any of us go to gym? If yes, do reply this thread: 1. Which gym & location (eg: Celebrity, EX) 2. Frequency & timing (eg: everyday after office hours) 3. Do you engage in classes or self-training? (eg: Body ...
Small gym in my apartment complex. It has a couple of treadmills, free weights, stepper, bikes and the typical multigym weight machine. I go every day before or after work, depending on shifts, for about an hour, followed by 20 lengths of the pool ... Read More
Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie
Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...
I love Indonesian food, but can't seem to cook it, can I come? You're all welcome around my gaff, but you may need to sit on someone's lap and share a plate, fork and spoon! Oh, and I'm not Sinta, Santa or any other transvestite ghost, so please ... Read More
Indonesian food cooking club/ group. Interested? by Epicuriousannie
Hey guys, Suddenly I just came up with this idea. Anyone here have passion for food? Indonesian especially. Or want to start learning how to cook but dont know how? You can join me in this group and we can have a cooking party together once or ...
I love Indonesian food, but can't seem to cook it, can I come? You're all welcome around my gaff, but you may need to sit on someone's lap and share a plate, fork and spoon! Read More
New to forum but not Jakarta
Hi Folks, I'm Rick, English by birth but NZ'er by choice and have been travelling and working my way around this beautiful globe since I was 16.....so a very long time! I'm afraid I'm a FIFO visitor to Jakarta and have been for 18 months now, so ... Read More