lisa33 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 That's superb news kate. Glad everything is working for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 WOO HOO Sounds like NZ is really good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basset Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Wow, what an amazing job. It sounds absolutey perfect for you and really, really interesting. WELL DONE on getting such a fab position. Sounds like NZ is the place for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 strange question - but does everyone speak English? or will you have to learn another language? what language do Maori (sp) speak? The Maori have their own language, but for years it was a dying language, pretty much on the verge of extinction (a bit like Welsh I suppose ). However in recent years there has been a real upsurgence in Maori culture and pride and so on, and the language is recovering. All children learn Te Reo Maori at school, and most Maori's are bilingual (or so I believe). I believe that they really appreciate it if we try with their language and I am planning on taking some basic language lessons, but in the main it is pretty usual to communicate in English. Phew. A good phrase to know...Kia Ora.....no, not a fruit squash, it's Maori for "Hello/ Welcome" Their culture is fascinating, very spiritual, a lot of looking back to ancestral influences and so on. I have so much to learn I start work on Monday, 9am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I start work on Monday, 9am Woooooooooooo, hoooooooooooooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 That is the fabbest news Kate - they obviously recognised quality when they saw you. Good luck for Monday and I just know that you will make a fantsatic difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I'm so happy for you Kate, that's fantastic news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Really glad you have settled, and got a dream job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Hi Kate, So happy for you that you have settled in so well. Congratulations on your job. Wonderfull! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazpachodragon Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 that sounds amazing! well done you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Well done Kate. It just goes to show that dreams can come true if you work hard enough. Good luck for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Kate, I am so pleased for you! Congratulations! You deserve it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannie Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 That's great news Kate - it sounds fantastic! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Congratulations Kate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
