“ Moving to Melbourne in Jan 2010. Interests are photography, travel, books, movies.. and lots more. Looking forward to meeting new people! ”

“ I am a Travel Company Director. I was born in Turkey now living in New Zealand. I am looking to meet new friends with a view to sharing Travel experinces or Travel Dreams. ”

“ colours are crazy, and i dont have friends.. i m just new in the country ”

“ I love coffee and meeting new people so this group seemed the ideal one for me! Hope to meet up with some of you soon :o) ”

“ hi :] ”

“ I am an expat American (just learned the term). I am in NZ to work and enjoy myself for a couple of years. I am looking to make more friends with common interests! I am into anything outdoors, fun activities in the city, and meeting people! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's a way a widening my circle of female friends who hopefully will share some of the same interests as myself. ”

“ I am pregnant, due in November with my first baby. I will be a stay-at-home mother and would like to meet other mums in my local area. I also care for a 1yo baby boy part-time at the moment, and would love to be able to attend groups with him. ”

“ Hi, I am from Dresden in Germany and have been living in Auckland for 4 years and I am enjoying it. ”

“ I am a 30-something Brit now living in Auckland. I'm new to NZ so keen to meet a few locals and other newbies alike. I love theatre, reading, cinema, comedy and the occasional yoga class. I am friendly, say hello! ”

“ I moved to Auckland from Durban South Africa in June 09. A single mom of two cute boys, I am keen to get out and meet interesting people. Now in draughting, my background is in advertising. I dabble in writing teen fantasy. PUBLIC WARNING odd SOH!!! ”

“ I love books, lived most of my life in the worlds of Orwell, Pratchett, Gaiman, and even Rowling *embarassment?* ”

“ New to Auckland and want to meet people outside of the office. Also love reading so it will be great to share to discuss the books with others. ”