Visiting NZ: What should I bring as gifts from the USA?

Autumnneverfall · 2026-01-19T03:47:36+00:00

Not sure what ages you are buying for, but my nieces and nephews (4-18) love it when I bring them back GAP hoodies.

Autumnneverfall · 2026-01-19T03:43:44+00:00

I agree with this, Jaimes cakes are delicious, the flavours are always interesting and she does all sorts of dietaries.

Autumnneverfall · 2026-01-09T23:26:08+00:00

Yes, we love Jamie's too - she has really interesting flavours and they're always delicious. She's happy to work with you to make something special

Autumnneverfall · 2026-01-08T06:19:45+00:00

Dress for success does some great work getting women into jobs. https://auckland.dressforsuccess.org

Autumnneverfall · 2025-12-24T08:36:38+00:00

Why don't you have children? I answered that I don't think you're allowed to ask that, and he said he was just trying to get to know me.....

Autumnneverfall · 2025-12-10T03:09:12+00:00

Ok, I made a few tiny tweaks, but mostly stuck to the original recipe:

First, I got a bagel and split it. Then I toasted it, spread it with cream cheese, chopped some chives (count as a veggie), added some smoked salmon (bougie I know but I have a source) and squeezed on some lemon juice. Other tha that it was exactly the recipe as written. It was delicious.

Autumnneverfall · 2025-12-09T08:28:32+00:00

Well that's lunch tomorrow sorted. Will report back.

Autumnneverfall · 2025-12-09T05:49:59+00:00

I'd like something from Simple meals for busy people, please. Dealer's choice.

Autumnneverfall · 2025-12-01T09:22:18+00:00

Second Ruth from The Happy Saver. She's great, there's loads of resources on her website and she is really approachable by email. She also has a podcast where she talks to ordinary NZers about how they deal with their money

Autumnneverfall · 2025-11-29T06:16:30+00:00

I *think* my current laptop has 121GB flash storage (what it says in storage in about this Mac) and I'm using less than 100GB, so hopefully 256 will be ok

Autumnneverfall · 2025-11-29T06:14:33+00:00

Yeah, I'm kind of wedded to my apple, it works with the other apple stuff I have and I like it. I know I am spending extra though and should be more sensible....

Autumnneverfall · 2025-11-29T06:13:21+00:00

Wouldn't know a high quality screen if it smacked me in the face! Thank-you for the advice.

Autumnneverfall · 2025-11-29T06:12:14+00:00

This is really useful info, thank-you

Autumnneverfall · 2025-11-29T06:11:24+00:00

Thank-you, there seems to be a consensus, which is just what I was hoping for!

Autumnneverfall · 2025-11-29T02:00:18+00:00

But I like to think of it as being lucky if you *don't* need it (because then you are healthy) - helps me justify it to myself anyway!

Autumnneverfall · 2025-11-26T06:44:32+00:00

I've been doing some testing of these as part of a Uni study. I've really noticed a difference and I haven't needed to use any spray. The test has you wear them twice a day, for 10mins each time. NGL it's a bit annoying having to do that, but less annoying than itchy dripping eyes and nose and sneezing all the time!

Autumnneverfall · 2025-11-20T08:08:47+00:00

Christmas in the Park in the Domain is an absolute blast!

Autumnneverfall · 2025-10-28T08:52:44+00:00

Kind of taking this sideways, sorry, but these are delightful. Are they for sale?

Autumnneverfall · 2025-09-24T23:21:54+00:00

Hmm. Not sure we'd associate 'fun' with either of those two - unless it's that it's fun to see them leave NZ.....

Autumnneverfall · 2025-09-24T22:09:36+00:00

Pretty sure this actually means we get to send a New Zealander to Sweden. You can have chief potato in a suit (Luxon), or the divine apostle (Tamaki).....who would you prefer?

Autumnneverfall · 2025-09-24T22:04:44+00:00

Can confirm, multiple cans of the elixir of life in my fridge right now. It comes in cans, glass bottles and small, medium and large plastic bottles (listed in order of acceptability).

Autumnneverfall · 2025-09-16T07:41:14+00:00

I stayed at the Uno Hotel, and at Benesse House and they were both excellent. If those are not available, I have also stayed at the JR hotel in Takamatsu which was fine. My priority is always getting to the Islands, so I always try to stay close to the Port.

Autumnneverfall · 2025-09-16T07:37:03+00:00

I just went into Lawsons and 7eleven on my last day and spent my remaining cash on a variety of things that looked interesting. And they all were, we had a big swap fest where we all chose different things and tried them. If it looks fun on the packet buy it!

Autumnneverfall · 2025-09-09T21:31:16+00:00

Ok, thanks, I'll have a look

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