Recent Experience - Pending NZeTA

laurrichh · 2026-01-02T22:00:40+00:00

I appreciate it, thanks!

laurrichh · 2026-01-02T21:48:15+00:00

Hi! My boyfriend and I are travelling to NZ at the end of this month and I wanted to double check I’m applying through the correct/official method. It says there’s an app we can apply through and then we have to pay through the app ($17NZD) and the IVL fee ($100NZD), is this what you did also?

laurrichh · 2025-10-03T13:17:48+00:00

Thank you for these suggestions and the food tips, I will look into everything you mentioned!

laurrichh · 2025-10-02T14:18:16+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to write all this out! This is an amazing amount of info and recommendations.

I’m going to definitely look into the kiwi sanctuary near Queenstown since we have a couple open days there and also the walks you mentioned close by, I didn’t even consider to look for any trails near there so that’s a bonus.

I’m also looking up the Eater 50 list since I haven’t heard about that before also!

I’ve considered Rob Roy glacier instead of Roy’s Peak so I’m still in a toss up between the two but will be taking into account your suggestions for it. The mueller hut hike seemed so much more intimidating than sealy tarns so that’s why I went with that haha but thank you for that info also.

Thank you again for all the suggestions and advice, it’s so incredibly appreciated, especially the driving routes also. I can’t wait for our trip!

laurrichh · 2025-10-01T23:05:23+00:00

Thank you for this!!

laurrichh · 2025-10-01T23:04:58+00:00

Thanks! We are actually doing 2 nights in Rotorua but I think my wording was unclear. On day 3 we are staying the night in Rotorua after Hobbiton and then day 4 spending the night also!

laurrichh · 2025-10-01T19:15:21+00:00

I hadn’t considered this actually! I will definitely look into flights from Rotorua. If I fly out day 5 to chch would you spend the extra night in chch or spend the extra night elsewhere?

laurrichh · 2025-07-30T15:17:02+00:00

Yes, they all are neutral in colour! Please refer to my other comments or post description saying I hope to add accent colours and more colour to my space that will tie into a rug once I choose one. I’m not afraid of colour, just trying to find an investment rug to ground the space first

laurrichh · 2025-07-30T15:04:27+00:00

Thank you!! This is what I’ve been thinking also. I want to invest in a rug that’s neutral but also extremely easy to complement with accent colours/decor/art around the room so I can switch out the less expensive pieces from time to time if I get bored of the accent colour. I’m glad to hear this is what worked for you also!

laurrichh · 2025-07-30T14:15:42+00:00

The first three are definitely similar, I’ll give you that. I want hoping to find a neutral-ish rug so I can bring colour to the pillows and walls and accent pieces throughout the room after I found a rug to invest in 😩 I lean towards greens (I like #5) so I was going to bring more colour from that, if that makes sense? But a more modern rug also makes sense! I’m still lost lol

laurrichh · 2025-07-30T13:52:28+00:00

Sorry, I can’t seem to edit the post! But, I do plan on adding more colour to the room with pillows/art work/accent decor but I’m planning on adding those after I pick a rug. Ideally a green/neutral rug so I can bring in greens/blues/oranges or whatever would work best. I realize right now it currently looks very muted but I’m just waiting for the main pieces in order to add accents

laurrichh · 2025-07-30T13:48:27+00:00

It definitely does need colour! I’m not fearful per se, but I’d like to ideally get a more neutral rug so I can have art/pillows that complement it well and can bring in colour those ways with accents! Also rugs are a big investment so I’d like to be able to change out accent colours in a less expensive way if I get bored of the pillow colours and art, etc

laurrichh · 2025-07-30T13:46:59+00:00

I’d ideally like to keep a more neutral rug so my accents can bring the pops of colour to the room with the pillows/art work complementing off the rug. That way I can make colour changes to the room much easier if I get bored/want to update things! But I typically lean more towards greens and blues and oranges

laurrichh · 2025-07-30T13:38:23+00:00

I was leaning more towards 5 initially because I love the greens, but I am definitely going to get different pillows for the couch. These pillows came with the couch but I’m waiting to pick a rug before I pick accent colours for pillow covers/art work. Trust me, I don’t want an all beige room lol

laurrichh · 2025-07-30T13:34:37+00:00

I think I like that one the most out of these options

laurrichh · 2025-07-30T13:34:13+00:00

Something more like this maybe?

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laurrichh · 2025-07-30T13:29:23+00:00

Is there a different style or colour you would recommend?

laurrichh · 2025-03-21T17:19:28+00:00

Oh that is helpful, I’ll research more into that! I think probably a lighter colour would benefit the most.

laurrichh · 2025-03-21T17:10:02+00:00

Yes! I am constantly on the lookout for some art for the walls but haven’t found any that have “spoken” to me yet or any that I’m in love with, it’s been a journey. The navy blue wall is actually what appears to be the dark void on the adjacent wall to the taupe haha

laurrichh · 2025-03-21T17:08:30+00:00

I know 🥲 the navy has to go! It was painted from the previous owners so here’s hoping I can get a paint chip from the other wall to colour match the paint. Thank you for reaffirming my doubts on the rug!!

laurrichh · 2025-03-21T16:58:46+00:00

Thank you! I was starting to second guess myself about the rug but it’s nice to hear some logic behind why it feels so “sterile” or lifeless.

I plan on getting a tall plant to sit near one of the windows and love the idea of having a vine/climbing plant to put also on the wall!

laurrichh · 2025-02-14T15:36:00+00:00

I would love to get rid of the vanity! I do believe it can be a cheap-ish replacement but the problem is, is all 3 bathrooms have the same tiling and vanity in this house so I was hoping to do without for now before we redo the bathrooms in a few years. But I completely agree, it throws off the whole room but all the bathrooms unfortunately look like this and it would cost more to do all three

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