Blogs from Waitakere Ranges, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, Oceania - page 5

Before I got to New Zealand the plan was to get a job at the Hardware café but Neil and Paula mentioned Toby Restaurant around the corner that I hadn’t seen last time I was here. Handed my CV to both and the Hardware had enough staff but Tobys had just opened again after being closed down for serving minors!! Went for a trial there and met the staff and a few locals then got called into to talk about shifts with Jeanette (the owner). Supposed to start the week after but she rang me the next day to ask if I could work. Learned how to set up the bar and all the wines, beers, till etc and met the regulars again. Got to know all the staff and customers quite well although I didn’t ... read more

The flight from Fiji was fine and once I finally got through customs was met by Paula and Ella (my auntie and cousin)We drove back to their house and I put all my things in my room. Met Annie, Joe and Neil when they all got back from school (my other two cousins and uncle) and stayed in with some champagne.... read more