41chevy Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 So, how does it feel to drive from the passenger side... I've never seen it done sober Country side looks impressive! Paul 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37888-headed-to-new-zealand/page/2/#findComment-269255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Timothy Maikshilo Posted December 6, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 6, 2014 Glad you made it safe.By the way, I rolled over the f-150. Not my fault I was drunk. Good thing is the gentlemen got me every fallen parts. We just need glue and spray can.. Cant wait to see you back!!Your friend JeffBon Jour Jeff, That is a great one! Made me laugh my ass off! Thank you for getting us to the airport on time and all that you do for us! Oh don't worry about Kristen's F150, I'll take the black and orange Superliner with the e9 500! I'll call you from Max's phone when he gets back from spending time in Christchurch with his Kiwi lady friend... 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37888-headed-to-new-zealand/page/2/#findComment-269317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Timothy Maikshilo Posted December 6, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 6, 2014 So, how does it feel to drive from the passenger side... I've never seen it done sober Country side looks impressive! PaulPaul the country side is awesome and the people top notch! GG2 I agree 100%! 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37888-headed-to-new-zealand/page/2/#findComment-269318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Max found a cutie! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37888-headed-to-new-zealand/page/2/#findComment-269345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 10-4 Jim She is very nice!This one was cute too! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37888-headed-to-new-zealand/page/2/#findComment-269372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 from all reports NZ is full of great country side changes every corner you drive around or so Im told plenty of different wild life to look at even some good looking sheilas to Are you going to have a look at the big sawmills on the north Island all the trucks run on private roads Pacifics Macks ect ect if you can get into have a look I understand its like going to BC with there big trucks I have never being to either so Im only going on what I have read or being told Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37888-headed-to-new-zealand/page/2/#findComment-269376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 from all reports NZ is full of great country side changes every corner you drive around or so Im told plenty of different wild life to look at even some good looking sheilas to Are you going to have a look at the big sawmills on the north Island all the trucks run on private roads Pacifics Macks ect ect if you can get into have a look I understand its like going to BC with there big trucks I have never being to either so Im only going on what I have read or being told PaulThanks Paul I'll look into that! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37888-headed-to-new-zealand/page/2/#findComment-269438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I understand its like going to BC with there big trucks I have never being to either so Im only going on what I have read or being told PaulNah..!!! nothing like that here in BC....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xsuy5oe3yMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bINDsyIWoQ8sorry Paul, no logging going on up here..... no treehuggers on this forum, are there??? BC Mack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37888-headed-to-new-zealand/page/2/#findComment-269526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9FY66Ncyl8http://www.commercialmotor.com/big-lorry-blog/logging-trucks-in-new-zealandBC I reckon you may be right I reckon you blokes would have biggest log truck title all to your selves Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37888-headed-to-new-zealand/page/2/#findComment-269586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Paul the country side is awesome and the people top notch!IMG_0056.JPG GG2 I agree 100%!IMG_0066.JPGAnother place to go on my bucket list!! But since my wife will not fly, it'll never happen. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37888-headed-to-new-zealand/page/2/#findComment-269615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Another place to go on my bucket list!! But since my wife will not fly, it'll never happen. What do you mean?Just get the yacht out of dry dock at the marina... Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37888-headed-to-new-zealand/page/2/#findComment-269617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 What do you mean?Just get the yacht out of dry dock at the marina... Funny. I've lived in spitting distance from the Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, never had the desire to own a boat. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37888-headed-to-new-zealand/page/2/#findComment-269629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Tim,it looks like the time is not wasted.Too glad seing you there.Although there aren't pics of stuff we all lust to see.. NZ Macks !! Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37888-headed-to-new-zealand/page/2/#findComment-270057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 Tim,it looks like the time is not wasted.Too glad seing you there.Although there aren't pics of stuff we all lust to see.. NZ Macks !!OK Vlad, here is a Kiwi Mack that was parked to close to a damn freightshaker that was on fire and got a little crispy! Near new Trident Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37888-headed-to-new-zealand/page/2/#findComment-270059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted December 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2014 Tim,it looks like the time is not wasted.Too glad seing you there.Although there aren't pics of stuff we all lust to see.. NZ Macks !!New Zealand Housecar reportedly residing in a place called Dunedin , maybe Timothy can smuggle it out in his luggage 4 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37888-headed-to-new-zealand/page/2/#findComment-270177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullfuel01 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 They have redneck in NZ?? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37888-headed-to-new-zealand/page/2/#findComment-270203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Timothy Maikshilo Posted December 13, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2014 They have redneck in NZ??It appears so my friend! I'm headed toward Dunedin soon and maybe I can look up the house truck. Went with FH and delivered this beam the other dayThen went to Invercargill with Ray from BTR 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37888-headed-to-new-zealand/page/2/#findComment-270254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 They have redneck in NZ??I think they are called outbackers? 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37888-headed-to-new-zealand/page/2/#findComment-270268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Is this work or a vacation?Either way, sure looks like an adventure! 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37888-headed-to-new-zealand/page/2/#findComment-270269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Poor Trident.. Rear wheels still look like new.I think it's cool when you can put your hands on anything while on a vacation. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37888-headed-to-new-zealand/page/2/#findComment-270271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Timothy Maikshilo Posted December 14, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 14, 2014 Is this work or a vacation?Either way, sure looks like an adventure!It's never work when your on Vacation! Jim, we are having an awesome time!Poor Trident.. Rear wheels still look like new.I think it's cool when you can put your hands on anything while on a vacation.So true Vlad, look and see as much as possible on Vacation this is Ray's 1996 KenworthThis truck on the way to Kiakoura 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37888-headed-to-new-zealand/page/2/#findComment-270367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 They're calling your name Tim. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tiny New Zealand town with 'too many jobs' launches drive to recruit outsiders The Guardian / June 29, 2016 Kaitangata, on the South Island, is offering new residents attractively priced house and land packages in the hope of tempting city-dwellers to relocate A tiny New Zealand town has a unique problem – too many jobs, too many affordable houses and not enough people to fill them. So the 800 residents of picturesque Kaitangata, on the South Island, have launched a recruitment drive to lure new residents to the town. The scheme involves offering house and land packages in the rural community for an attractive NZ$230,000 (£122,000) in the hope that Kiwis struggling with life in big cities will be tempted to relocate. Bryan Cadogan, mayor of the Clutha district, which includes Kaitangata, estimates there are upwards of 1,000 jobs vacant in his district and local residents are unable to meet demand. He said: “When I was unemployed and had a family to feed, the Clutha gave me a chance, and now we want to offer that opportunity to other Kiwi families who might be struggling. “We have got youth unemployment down to two. Not 2% – just two unemployed young people.” The major employers in the Clutha distract are linked to primary industries – including a dairy processing plant and freezing works – and for many years they have been forced to bus in workers from the provincial hub of Dunedin, which is over an hour away. “I despair over the way many Kiwi families are forced to live these days,” said Cadogan, who is a born and bred local. Map of Kaitangata “So many of the things Kiwis value, such as owning your own home and providing for your family, have become an impossible dream. For a lot of people in New Zealand life is just an endless slog. And that really saddens me.” Dairy farmer Evan Dick is a third-generation resident of Kaitangata and he is spearheading the town’s recruitment drive. He is offering house and land packages and has the bank, lawyers and local community services on stand-by to streamline the relocation process for any blue-collar workers interested in shifting to the town. “The housing crisis in New Zealand has made the Kiwi dream unattainable for many people, but in Kaitangata the Kiwi dream is still a reality,” said Dick. “This is an old-fashioned community, we don’t lock our houses, we let kids run free. We have jobs, we have houses, but we don’t have people. We want to make this town vibrant again, we are waiting with open arms.” 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37888-headed-to-new-zealand/page/2/#findComment-337856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted July 4, 2016 Author Share Posted July 4, 2016 On 6/29/2016 at 10:19 PM, kscarbel2 said: They're calling your name Tim. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tiny New Zealand town with 'too many jobs' launches drive to recruit outsiders The Guardian / June 29, 2016 Kaitangata, on the South Island, is offering new residents attractively priced house and land packages in the hope of tempting city-dwellers to relocate A tiny New Zealand town has a unique problem – too many jobs, too many affordable houses and not enough people to fill them. So the 800 residents of picturesque Kaitangata, on the South Island, have launched a recruitment drive to lure new residents to the town. The scheme involves offering house and land packages in the rural community for an attractive NZ$230,000 (£122,000) in the hope that Kiwis struggling with life in big cities will be tempted to relocate. Bryan Cadogan, mayor of the Clutha district, which includes Kaitangata, estimates there are upwards of 1,000 jobs vacant in his district and local residents are unable to meet demand. He said: “When I was unemployed and had a family to feed, the Clutha gave me a chance, and now we want to offer that opportunity to other Kiwi families who might be struggling. “We have got youth unemployment down to two. Not 2% – just two unemployed young people.” The major employers in the Clutha distract are linked to primary industries – including a dairy processing plant and freezing works – and for many years they have been forced to bus in workers from the provincial hub of Dunedin, which is over an hour away. “I despair over the way many Kiwi families are forced to live these days,” said Cadogan, who is a born and bred local. Map of Kaitangata “So many of the things Kiwis value, such as owning your own home and providing for your family, have become an impossible dream. For a lot of people in New Zealand life is just an endless slog. And that really saddens me.” Dairy farmer Evan Dick is a third-generation resident of Kaitangata and he is spearheading the town’s recruitment drive. He is offering house and land packages and has the bank, lawyers and local community services on stand-by to streamline the relocation process for any blue-collar workers interested in shifting to the town. “The housing crisis in New Zealand has made the Kiwi dream unattainable for many people, but in Kaitangata the Kiwi dream is still a reality,” said Dick. “This is an old-fashioned community, we don’t lock our houses, we let kids run free. We have jobs, we have houses, but we don’t have people. We want to make this town vibrant again, we are waiting with open arms.” Yes I read this on Trade Me NZ. They know how to get attention there! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37888-headed-to-new-zealand/page/2/#findComment-338327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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