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Location: UK, Essex
member
39 posts
Location: UK, Essex
Posted:
good day all of you home of poiers,
has been a long time sonce ive posted as i have been an extremly busy lad with the compleation of college. though due to this i am aiming to take my gap year in new zealand in about august, despite being a half new zealander im not sure about places to go and things to do, also on my travels i would love to meet some poi spinners. has anyone got any advice about places to visit/peaopl to meet
thanks
jastapus
good day all of you home of poiers,
has been a long time sonce ive posted as i have been an extremly busy lad with the compleation of college. though due to this i am aiming to take my gap year in new zealand in about august, despite being a half new zealander im not sure about places to go and things to do, also on my travels i would love to meet some poi spinners. has anyone got any advice about places to visit/peaopl to meet
thanks
jastapus
Cogito Ergo Sum
BRONZE Member
HoP mage and keeper of the fireballs
1,965 posts
Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand
HoP mage and keeper of the fireballs
1,965 posts
Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Posted:
Yes come and meet me, unfortuntly i'm in Palmerston North and there isn't much else here apart from me and a few other spinners.
After that get your ass down to Welington, pop into cosmic corner and talk to Grif and he should set you right with the fire scene in Wellys, alternatively try to hunt down Jimmy James as he helps organise the full moon drumming circle. I'm not sure but i think they still do a full moon drumming at Civic Square.
You can also find spinners in Auckland (I think tuesday nights in Victoria Park) and spiners can be found in Christchurch aswell but you will have to hunt them down yourself.
You can probably find many more things to do and many more people to see but I havn't travelled NZ all that much myself.
Yes come and meet me, unfortuntly i'm in Palmerston North and there isn't much else here apart from me and a few other spinners.
After that get your ass down to Welington, pop into cosmic corner and talk to Grif and he should set you right with the fire scene in Wellys, alternatively try to hunt down Jimmy James as he helps organise the full moon drumming circle. I'm not sure but i think they still do a full moon drumming at Civic Square.
You can also find spinners in Auckland (I think tuesday nights in Victoria Park) and spiners can be found in Christchurch aswell but you will have to hunt them down yourself.
You can probably find many more things to do and many more people to see but I havn't travelled NZ all that much myself.
May my balls of fire set your balls on fire 
GOLD Member
Sneaking
1,207 posts
Location: Free falling through time, United Kingdom
Sneaking
1,207 posts
Location: Free falling through time, United Kingdom
Posted:
Make sure you hit Queenstown, it rocks. Not really much of a spinning scene now that I've left, but winter festival kicks ass. So much to do there, and so few days in the week.
Also check out Nelson, although I don't know any spinners there, from what I've heard it's pretty big.
Have fun in Kiwiland.
Make sure you hit Queenstown, it rocks. Not really much of a spinning scene now that I've left, but winter festival kicks ass. So much to do there, and so few days in the week.
Also check out Nelson, although I don't know any spinners there, from what I've heard it's pretty big.
Have fun in Kiwiland.
Shoot for the moon, even if you miss you land among the stars
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nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
Posted:
Pretty decent spinny scene in Nelson from what i remember, in that whole area in fact.. Rather splendid place.
As for places to go.. what sorta things are you interested in apart from spinning? Jumping off things? Wildlife? I spent my gap year looking round - and can definitely recommend the experience- 'tis where I got into poi in the first place, everywhere i went I seemed to be tripping over spinners until i finally gave in and asked 'can i have a go..?'
have fun, it's an amazing place.
Pretty decent spinny scene in Nelson from what i remember, in that whole area in fact.. Rather splendid place.
As for places to go.. what sorta things are you interested in apart from spinning? Jumping off things? Wildlife? I spent my gap year looking round - and can definitely recommend the experience- 'tis where I got into poi in the first place, everywhere i went I seemed to be tripping over spinners until i finally gave in and asked 'can i have a go..?'
have fun, it's an amazing place.
THE MEEK WILL INHERIT THE EARTH!
If that's okay with you?
PLATINUM Member
Member
9 posts
Location: New Zealand
Member
9 posts
Location: New Zealand
Posted:
a couple of spinners in Tauranga, and its such a beautiful spot over summer...
Come play!!
a couple of spinners in Tauranga, and its such a beautiful spot over summer...
Come play!!
Though easier to walk in the footsteps of others in soft sand - making your own path does become easier - and at least when you look back you know how far you have come...
SILVER Member
lapsed spinner
412 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
lapsed spinner
412 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posted:
If you're staying in Picton, make sure it's in the Juggler's Rest Backpackers - and say hi to Nikki and Will for me there!
Nikki is a spinner herself, so you'll be well looked after!
If you're staying in Picton, make sure it's in the Juggler's Rest Backpackers - and say hi to Nikki and Will for me there!
Nikki is a spinner herself, so you'll be well looked after!
Helen_of_Poi
EJC Ireland 2006 Organisational Team
addict
406 posts
Location: Oxford, UK
406 posts
Location: Oxford, UK
Posted:
I'm going to be traveling through New Zealand in October before moving on to Aus! I need to get round to posting myself a Meet Others thread...
I'm going to be traveling through New Zealand in October before moving on to Aus! I need to get round to posting myself a Meet Others thread...
"Take that, math!"
newbie
1 post
Location: Dunedin
1 post
Location: Dunedin
Posted:
theres myself in dunedin spinning. just moved here so unsure of any others
theres myself in dunedin spinning. just moved here so unsure of any others
BRONZE Member
nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
Posted:
there is (or used to be) a spinning society in Dunedin Uni.. I remember going to one of their events..
there is (or used to be) a spinning society in Dunedin Uni.. I remember going to one of their events..
THE MEEK WILL INHERIT THE EARTH!
If that's okay with you?
SILVER Member
Are you up for it??
349 posts
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Are you up for it??
349 posts
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posted:
as far as auckland goes, now basque reserve central city not Vic Park.
Queenstown is definately the go, and depending what time of year you're over here, Bay Of Islands, Mt Maunganui for New Years
as far as auckland goes, now basque reserve central city not Vic Park.
Queenstown is definately the go, and depending what time of year you're over here, Bay Of Islands, Mt Maunganui for New Years
Are you up for it?
;)
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enthusiast
213 posts
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
enthusiast
213 posts
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Posted:
Yay for going to NZ! I just booked my flights for this november
I've been reading a lot about tramping and I really fancy it, anyone got any advice about where to go so it's not too touristy but not too intense?
Yay for going to NZ! I just booked my flights for this november
I've been reading a lot about tramping and I really fancy it, anyone got any advice about where to go so it's not too touristy but not too intense? Will those capable of telekinesis please raise my hand?
member
198 posts
Location: auckland
198 posts
Location: auckland
Posted:
HI i live in auckland im a jaffa haha just dont forget your rain jacket and act like you belong here devonport tunnels great place to visit
HI i live in auckland im a jaffa haha just dont forget your rain jacket and act like you belong here devonport tunnels great place to visit
please have patience when reading my posts as english is not my first language
Im blonde and irish all in one Explains all
Forgive me
HoP-tastic do-er of all and sundry
14 posts
Location: ChCh
14 posts
Location: ChCh
Posted:
I hope you will be calling into Christchurch, too meet us all at HoP Headquarters???
I hope you will be calling into Christchurch, too meet us all at HoP Headquarters???
SILVER Member
what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls.
4,030 posts
Location: Bali, Australia
what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls.
4,030 posts
Location: Bali, Australia
Posted:
Would this be better in Meet Others? I thought Chat was for ditzy stuff?
Would this be better in Meet Others? I thought Chat was for ditzy stuff?
.....Can't juggle balls but I sure as hell can juggle details....
SILVER Member
enthusiast
213 posts
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
enthusiast
213 posts
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Posted:
Are there regular meets in Christchurch? I'll be sure to drop by if there are
Are there regular meets in Christchurch? I'll be sure to drop by if there are
Will those capable of telekinesis please raise my hand?
BRONZE Member
HoP mage and keeper of the fireballs
1,965 posts
Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand
HoP mage and keeper of the fireballs
1,965 posts
Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Posted:
probably tho if you are in CHCH you should go and mow the Lawn
probably tho if you are in CHCH you should go and mow the Lawn
May my balls of fire set your balls on fire
SILVER Member
enthusiast
213 posts
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
enthusiast
213 posts
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Posted:
Hehe, I've only just seen the Neon Shaolin Mows Our Lawn thread and understood that comment DarkFyre
Hehe, I've only just seen the Neon Shaolin Mows Our Lawn thread and understood that comment DarkFyre
Will those capable of telekinesis please raise my hand?
BRONZE Member
HoP mage and keeper of the fireballs
1,965 posts
Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand
HoP mage and keeper of the fireballs
1,965 posts
Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Posted:
Glad that I put a sm;)e on your face
Glad that I put a sm;)e on your face
May my balls of fire set your balls on fire
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