Making a face-to-face connection is great, but online meet-ups and Facebook groups can be a good starting point if youre looking for people with common interests. You can find groups to join at Meetup and Newcomers. Use Facebook search to find out what groups there are in your new city.

Is New Zealand friendly to foreigners?

Friendly and Welcoming People Kiwis are generally friendly people, with a laidback and positive attitude towards life. Compared to European countries, New Zealand is still a young country. Even Māori, the countrys native inhabitants, have only been living on the island for about 800 years.

How do I not have a boring date?

How to survive a boring date — and even enjoy itIt is not your responsibility to fill every silence. Do a deep-dive on your dates obsessions. Play a game with yourself. Look around. Avoid boredom by picking date spots you already enjoy. Remember everyone is boring some of the time. READ MORE:Jan 27, 2018