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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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General Intros & Discussions
	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.	Please send spambot alerts to the Admin e-mai... Sun Dec 18, 2011 11:14 pm by Admin
	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.	The Kiwi effect Wed Feb 08, 2012 2:20 pm by Voltaire
	'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 peopleâ€”to know what to expect, to avoid costly mistakes, and to not feel so alone.	Intro and a cheeky question Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:36 pm by Cam
Features, (un)fun facts & topics
	The Weekly Topics Sometimes we talk, other times we discuss. Every week, Expat Exposed presents 2 topics for an intensive, 7-day discussion.	WT: NZ in 15 to 20 Years Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:04 pm by MOZART
	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.	Racism in Christchurch Mon Jan 09, 2012 12:25 am by Cam
	News Scrapbook One article is an incident, but put them together and you get a pattern. Please add news articles to theme threads for discussion and perusal.	COLLECTION: Hoons and Vehicular Crimes Mon Dec 05, 2011 10:05 pm by UKandy
	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.	Ad campaign says Canterbury is like Europe Wed Feb 08, 2012 10:34 am by Antikiwi
	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.	Is my tag line racist? Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:07 pm by brodiesmum
Semi-private & special rights area
	The American Area The English-language forumsphere for expats in NZ tend to be British-dominated. In addition, Americans in NZ have found that there are American-specific challenges like being called a babykilling, lard-assed imperialist. So here's a section for (but not limited to) the Americans of Expat Exposed.	The Bullshit that is NZ Superannuation Sun Feb 05, 2012 1:08 pm by L. Brea
	The Blue Room This forum is for people who are feeling fragile, and their friends. Special protection applies to postings made in this area; please be sure to read the rules and guidelines.	Another disappointing weekend Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:42 pm by happy
	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.	Hating NZ Today! Sun Feb 05, 2012 12:16 pm by L. Brea
	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 Aug 14, 2008 5:00 pm by Butterfly
Non-NZ Stuff
	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.	Expatforum, Pimp sites and Bullying BS Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:46 pm by Webster
	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.	Australia, NZ to share criminal information, ... Sun Jan 29, 2012 9:16 pm by KiwiBride
	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...	Some Advice Please Thu Jan 05, 2012 8:35 pm by Cam
	Marketplace Recommending? Selling? Buying? Giving away? Please be sure to read the rules and guidelines.	For sale Roland Fantom-G7 Workstation Keyboar... Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:22 pm by musicalimports