I read this today, and I was completely shocked at some of the names these parents were giving their kids.

I’ll quote a piece of the article to give you a little taste of what I mean and of what the article entails:

"Registration officials blocked some names, including Fish and Chips, Yeah Detroit, Keenan Got Lucy and Sex Fruit, he said. But others were allowed, including Number 16 Bus Shelter "and tragically, Violence," he said."

It got me to think about some of the names in America. Do you think this would be a good plan in this country? I do. I’m all for creativity, but when the name given is absolutely detrimental to the child’s life, its a problem. Its defintiely something I have noticed in the U.S. as well. I mean, think about it, if you were hiring for a job, who would you hire first, a guy named Kyle, or a guy named "Yeah Detroit"?

Heres the article link: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080724/ap_on_re_au_an/new_zealand_bizarre_names

Please, be kind about it.
Yeah, Happy-2, it is pretty sad, no denying that for a second.

am looking at going to south pacific next year, any info regarding saltwater fishing will be greatly appreciated, thnx!!!!!!

I am going into New Zealand as a tourist, and I’m bringing gifts for people that I’m staying with. However, I don’t know what’s acceptable to bring in and what isn’t. The embassies are all closed for the holiday break, so hopefully you guys can help me. The list of things I want to bring is:

Dried herbal tea bags
Ferrero Rocher chocolates
Chocolate toffee
Turkey jerky (similar to beef jerky)
Almond candy
Dried fruit trail mix
Fish oil capsules

Thanks!

I’ve been reading but don’t seem to get enough answers with books. Here’s my list. Thank you to everyone that answers and who took the time to read. I do plan to go there and eventually open a business. So, when you answer, can you keep that in mind for some of my questions as a helpful hand. Thank you.

1. Is instrumental music popular in New Zealand? garage bands, symphony orchestras, etc. Are there a lot of concert halls or music stores?
2. Is golf popular? Are there a lot of courses?
3. Is the economy in an expansion or recession? How long has it been in it?
4. What is a scenic(green Hilled) city within an hour of auckland?
5. Which major city is known for arts?
6. Which college is best for arts?
7. Which city/area is the best for trout and salmon fishing?
8. North or south Island?
9. Is the automotive market anything like the U.S. for demand in style and power?
10. Best place to live near Auckland?
11. What is the cost of items, mainly houses, compared to U.S.

first, how much are these things in new zealand:

any 15ml nail polish

sally hansen hard as nails nail polish(any color)

a kilo of rice(maybe thai jasmine..)

notebook with 100 leaves(paperback)

hardbound notebook

an average pen

a parker pen

a tub of ice cream

chicken

fish

pork

beef

powdered juice

lancome juicy tubes

abercrombie fleece jacket

hi cut chucks

centrum

bread

a kilo of mangoes

[or any other things you usually shop for]

a sony DCR-SR42 or DCR-SR62 or DCR-SR82 camcorder

a sony DCR-HC28 or DCR-HC38 or DCR-HC48 or DCR-HC54 camcorder

[or any other camcorder that's just as good]

an asus eee pc laptop [the eencie one]

an acer aspire 4315z notebook

[or any other laptop]

can you express it in nz dollars?

and where do you guys usually shop? can you give me some groceries or markets in auckland? thanks. i’ll be moving there next year
oh yeah. are apartments/flats for sale there? how much is a 3 bedroom flat/apartment in auckland?

and what is a good car for a 16-year old there and how much is it? can i drive when im 16 or do i have to wait till im 18? or course i’ll get a license…

do they allow student loans there?

how much is college a year? or is it paid per semester? [i wanna take up communication arts or anything related to that]

where can i get part time jobs? how much are they gonna pay? per day? per hour? per whatever?
*of course
*college or university. whatever you guys call it there

National fish,National Fruit, National Tree ,etc.

just an example of the names that they choose: Talula does the Hula, Bus Shelter, Violence, Fish and Chips, Yeah Detroit, Keenan Got Lucy, Sex Fruit ,and tragically.

I’m tired of fishing in lakes that aren’t stocked ( or people that keep everything they catch ) I would like to find a place where i could pay a yearly fee and fish . Where is one around here ? What is the cost ? where do I sign up ?

Please help .

Walter

Do you still have "Dairies" as convenience stores? Is Rotorua still bubbling? Do people still commute by ferry from the nearest island in Auckland? Politically speaking, what is the current relationship between Pakehas and Maories. Did I spell that right? I believe that the current "natives" were preceeded by a ferocious tribe with a similar name. I think they pronounced it MA OR I or something like that.

I really miss the friendly people and taking a yacht out of Auckland’s harbour to pick one of the hundreds of little islands with it’s own little natural safe harbor to stay the night. I miss fishing the bottom for snapper to cook up on the beach. I miss New Zealand!
I appreciate any information you can give me.
THANKS MATE!