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on 22 Jan 2014
I am a trailing spouse recently relocated to New Plymouth, New Zealand.

I am an Indian woman aged 49 and am very passionately involved in doing mixed media collage.

How do I meet other INdian expats as well as like minded arty women?
Anonymous (not verified) on 23 Jan 2014 - 07:33
Hi Seema

I'd suggest having a look at the United Indians in New Zealand facebook page. New Zealand has  a bustling art scene, so once you're settled and creating, and if you get actively involved in the artistic community, I'm sure you'll get to meet some great people. A good first step may even be taking a class in a medium you're not familiar with.

In the meantime, have a look at our New Zealand guide to preempt any other challenges you might come across. It starts with Moving to New Zealand

I had the privilege of touring the North Island for a month in 2008, and I really loved the country. I'm sure you'll end up having a great time.

Best of luck,

Xavier
Anonymous (not verified) on 3 Mar 2014 - 21:41
Hi Mehul, I have moved to NP only recently and am still looking for a suitable house. But I can tell you that there is a substantial no. of Indians here. Two shops selling Indian grocery and a few Indian restaurants too. Hope this helps. All the best for your move. Seema
Anonymous (not verified) on 3 Mar 2014 - 05:34
Hi Mehul

Unfortunately I'm not sure how big the Indian community in New Plymouth is but there is a substantial Indian population in New Zealand as a whole. 

The best way to start answering your questions is our guide to New Zealand, which starts with Moving to New Zealand. This includes a Cost of Living in New Zealand section.

Good luck!

Xavier
Anonymous (not verified) on 1 Mar 2014 - 12:51
Hi seema/ Xavier, I am indian & thinking of taking job in New Plymouth, New Zealand. For this i am collecting information about this place. Can you please inform me how is this place & cost of living here? Also, How many indian are working in New plymouth? Thank you in advance. Regards, Mehul