Expat Exposed is an information and community site that lays out the downside of emigrating to New Zealand, and helps potential and current expats help themselves through networking and emotional support.
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No new posts About Us, Steering & Tech Support
Welcome to Expat Exposed. This is where all things site-related are, from the rules to maintenance info. You should also direct all requests for tech support and discussions about the editorial direction to this forum.
A Couple Of Thoughts
Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:17 pm 
by Admin
No new posts The Square
Have a question? Want to start a conversation? This is the place. But make sure to check out the Support Area below, if you have specific needs.
$200 on weekly groceries for two people?
Mon Sep 08, 2008 9:46 pm 
by awesomekiwi
No new posts 'Hi There': My Story
Had some tough times? Had a lot? Had quite enough, thank you very much? Put it on the record. The more information you provide, the more you can help other people—to know what to expect, to avoid costly mistakes, and to not feel so alone.
Some tips on how to have some fun.
Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:11 am 
by awesomekiwi
Features, (un)fun facts & topics
No new posts The Weekly Topics
Sometimes we talk, other times we discuss. Every week, Expat Exposed presents 2 topics for an intensive, 7-day discussion.
WT: Attitude Toward Crime
Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:19 pm 
by thager
No new posts Features
Expat Exposed editors and guest columnists provide summaries of the week's discussions, niche perspectives and other focused take on the challenges of the migrant experience.
REQUESTING INFO FOR COLLECTIVE PIECE ON LBS/P...
Sat Aug 23, 2008 8:16 pm 
by nerine
No new posts The Daily Elephant
Every place has its share of elephants in the living room, and New Zealand is definitely not an exception. Come take a look, and join the discussion. After all, there's no way you can live here without making friends with these pachyderms.
Christchurch attack leaves man blind in one eye
Mon Sep 08, 2008 3:55 pm 
by nerine
No new posts I Despise Your Site Yet Come Here Often
Trolls are lonely people. With the whole of the Web to choose from, they are drawn inexorably towards all the sites geared towards interests, hobbies or passions opposite their own. This is our private Troll Zoo.
New Zealand is the future, you are pathetic!
Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:00 pm 
by Massimo Della Pena
Semi-private & special rights area
No new posts The Blue Room
This forum is for people who are feeling fragile, and their friends. You must be registered to view the posts; please be sure to read the rules and guidelines.

Mon Sep 08, 2008 2:38 pm 
by nerine
No new posts The Angry Dome
Anger is a natural reaction to stress and disappointment. This forum is for rants, vents and primal screams; please be sure to read the rules and guidelines.
To all potential migrants especially Asians
Mon Sep 08, 2008 12:25 pm 
by daninnz
No new posts At-Home Parents
This is a forum for parents staying at home with their little ones. Please join the usergroup from your nav bar to post in this forum.

Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:55 pm 
by g.d.zone
Non-NZ Stuff
No new posts The Sofa
Want to just chat with people about non-NZ subjects? Hang out on the Sofa! Please be sure to read the rules & guidelines.
Miss Universe.
Sun Sep 07, 2008 3:13 pm 
by canadaeh
No new posts Other Destinations
If you've opted against NZ, where do you go from here? Let's talk about it, whether it's across the ditch, a U-turn or onto wilder blue yonder.
Canada
Sun Sep 07, 2008 2:59 pm 
by canadaeh
No new posts Competitions & Deals
We could all use some gifties, and the same goes for fun. Share information about comps for free trips, or wow us with tales of your Lotto riches...
WIN Olympic prizes: Xbox 360 game, etc.
Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:48 pm 
by nerine
No new posts Marketplace
Recommending? Selling? Buying? Giving away? Please be sure to read the rules and guidelines.
NATIONWIDE: Expat Health Insurance Broker: Pa...
Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:22 am 
by g.d.zone

Last 25 Active Topics

$200 on weekly groceries for two people?
by awesomekiwi
Mon Sep 08, 2008 9:46 pm

Tourists Trash NZ's 100% Pure Image
by Wintersmith
Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:01 pm

WT: Attitude Toward Crime
by thager
Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:19 pm

Manpower Borderless Workforce Survey
by nerine
Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:02 pm

Christchurch attack leaves man blind in one eye
by nerine
Mon Sep 08, 2008 3:55 pm

Private message to USA.
by nerine
Mon Sep 08, 2008 2:21 pm

New Zealanders Don't Want To Go Home
by nerine
Mon Sep 08, 2008 2:00 pm

New Zealanders Just Don't Want to Go Home
by nerine
Mon Sep 08, 2008 1:59 pm

Cost of living
by daninnz
Mon Sep 08, 2008 12:49 pm

To all potential migrants especially Asians
by daninnz
Mon Sep 08, 2008 12:25 pm

goodness me, another site, pardon if someone already posted
by g.d.zone
Sun Sep 07, 2008 5:33 pm

Miss Universe.
by canadaeh
Sun Sep 07, 2008 3:13 pm

Canada
by canadaeh
Sun Sep 07, 2008 2:59 pm

WT: NZ Election Year
by alby
Sat Sep 06, 2008 3:37 pm

Specialist: 'Killer' flaws in NZ cancer care
by g.d.zone
Sat Sep 06, 2008 8:32 am

WT: Trollicious Tuesday
by g.d.zone
Sat Sep 06, 2008 8:13 am

WT: What Sites Do You Hang Out At?
by g.d.zone
Sat Sep 06, 2008 8:07 am

Drug Use Costs NZ Society $1.3 Billion
by booyah
Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:47 pm

New Zealand's greatest deal
by ozwoman
Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:30 am

Some tips on how to have some fun.
by awesomekiwi
Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:11 am

Say "Hello" to SPRING!
by sweetpea
Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:26 am

Greetings from an Escapeeeee!
by nerine
Wed Sep 03, 2008 11:46 pm

some of you will smile
by g.d.zone
Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:32 am

NATIONWIDE: Expat Health Insurance Broker: Pacific Prime
by g.d.zone
Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:22 am

Hello All I am a New Zealander born here.
by ozwoman
Tue Sep 02, 2008 3:54 pm