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Tell me the details - what was it like? Any romantic success stories or conquests?

Hey everyone, I couldn't make it. However, I am interested in hearing (reading) any stories about the flight, the ball and any matchmaking success stories from the trip. This is for a project for a story I am developing. Thanks ahead of time for any help. Cheers! Continue

Added by Keith Goodman on October 17, 2009 at 4:37am — No Comments

Have a Great Flight and see you at the ball!

Just wanted to wish all of you flying over from stateside a really great flight!! For your flying pleasure please remember there are lots of single kiwis hoping you don't do any matchmaking on the flight, please keep your seats in the upright position, save yourselves for the ball, and try not to initiate the mile high club until your flight home ;) Seriously, pack clothes for cold weather with perhaps a light rain jacket, buy lots of champagne duty free at AKL airport, have a cruisy day upon a… Continue

Added by Paula on October 12, 2009 at 12:56pm — 5 Comments

Not Long Now! What's on Your List?

Five days and counting! What's on your top 3 must do list for your visit to New Zealand? Let's list some of them out here and see if any Kiwis can make sure that you make it happen :) Continue

Added by Aroha on October 8, 2009 at 2:41pm — 4 Comments

Did you see New Zealand Prime Minister John Key on Letterman

New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key (also our Tourism Minister) did the top 10 list on Letterman last night. Good reasons, I say. Catch the video on TVNZ website or watch the YouTube from the front of the site....looks like he may be picking all of you up from the airport ;-) If you want to get in touch with him via Twitter and tell him what you thought of his appearance, he can be… Continue

Added by Aroha on September 25, 2009 at 3:11pm — No Comments

Got your Cocktail Attire yet?

Final details for Air New Zealand's Great Matchmaking Ball have finally been released! Hope you have had a chance to check out the details for the pre event, event and after party, you're all invited so make sure to claim your ticket if you are in New Zealand - otherwise, if you are on the flight from LAX, its all included - you just need to show up. Their has been much buzz about what to wear (a… Continue

Added by Aroha on September 22, 2009 at 2:01pm — 6 Comments

Hey, Singles in La-La Land, Meet me at the Santa Monica Pier, Wed. nt, 9/9/09

Hi, Gang, The Santa Monica Pier turns 100 on Wed. and there will be a big firework display off the Pier (from two barges) for the first time since 1991! Check out the history of the Pier in my Huffington Post piece now online: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/terry-gardner/the-santa-monica-pier-sti_b_278292.html Festivities begin at 6 PM (best to walk, ride the bus or a bike b/c pa… Continue

Added by Terry Gardner on September 8, 2009 at 2:50pm — 4 Comments

just returned from 2 weeks in auckland

The weather was wonderful. Spring has arrived...had a blast and now need another holiday to recover. Continue

Added by Tarrah O'neill on September 5, 2009 at 8:49am — No Comments

The Matchmaking Flight Party: UPDATE

I know a lot of you are wondering what we have planned for the night of October 16. I’m pleased to say that things are well underway in NZ and a pretty fantastic evening is shaping up! The single kiwis are counting down the arrival of the great people they have met on the site that will be arriving on The Matchmaking Flight from the US and Canada. We’ll be releasing party details very soon, so please check here for the latest updates with regard to the event. Feel free to leave us comments, sug… Continue

Added by Aroha on September 1, 2009 at 3:55pm — 9 Comments

Ugh!

Just found out that while i WILL be traveling over the October 17th weekend... it won't be to NZ. Rather, i'm scheduled on a work trip to Denver. Still fun, but not even comparable!!! I was very much looking forward to this awesome opportunity to get out and meet more people, not to mention explore NZ from top to bottom. More than a wee bit bummed to say the least!!! Continue

Added by Amy on August 31, 2009 at 4:10pm — No Comments

Check out my article on the very "green" Freiburg, Germany before we head to the Unspoiled Beauty of New Zealand

I thought those of you who are eco-friendly might find my article about eco-friendly Freiburg, Germany interesting: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/terry-gardner/freiburg-a-very-eco-frien_b_265669.html The HuffPost entry has a couple of photos I shot in Freiburg, then you can click over to the LA Times site to read the complete article. Continue

Added by Terry Gardner on August 28, 2009 at 6:35am — 1 Comment

GET AMONGST IT

I'VE SEEN THINGS...I'VE DONE THINGS...check out what Kiwis reckon you should see and do in NZ on getamongstit.co.nz and while you're there add grabaseat gibbon as a friend Continue

Added by Sunil Unka on August 27, 2009 at 12:58pm — 2 Comments

for our australian friends

Once upon a time in the kingdom of Heaven, God went missing for six days. Eventually, Michael the archangel found him. He inquired of God, "Where were you?" God sighed a deep sigh of satisfaction and proudly pointed downwards through the clouds; "Look son, look what I've made". Archangel Michael looked puzzled and said, "What is it?" God replied, "It's a planet and I've put LIFE on it. I've named it Earth and there is a balance between everything on it. For example, there's North Americ… Continue

Added by paul ludgate on August 6, 2009 at 9:18am — 3 Comments

Travelling by car & Photography

I'm a bit nervous about driving on the opposite side of the road . I'm doing the small car / hostel accomodation vacation. Since it rains A LOT in South New Zealand, The highlight that I'm most looking forward to is an overnight cruise in the fjords on Doubtful Sound and driving/hiking in Milford Sound. That will be unique scenary unlike in the USA except Alaska where the scenary blew me away. I love to travel and my photography is just as much or maybe even more important than the journey itsel… Continue

Added by Suzanne on August 2, 2009 at 5:30am — 2 Comments

Canadian Specials on The Matchmaking Flight

Canadians flying from Vancouver can also take advantage of special deals on The Matchmaking Flight. Be in quick to book your flight and hook up with the other travellers at the LAX party. Continue

Added by Aroha on August 1, 2009 at 4:14pm — 1 Comment

A Dream Come True

For many years I've wanted to photograph the South Island of New Zealand. In Europe years ago I travelled with Kiwi's on a tour who raved about the beauty of their country. So now my dream is coming true. I love photography and natural beauty of the land. I can't wait to explore New Zealand on my whirlwind photo journey over a two week period. I plan to rent a car after flying to Christchurch from Auckland. Each morning I'll arrive for sunrises at especially scenic areas for photography. I plan… Continue

Added by Suzanne on August 1, 2009 at 7:31am — No Comments

Down South

Have to admit that I've never been to the "Real South", though I live/grew up in Georgia, 'round Atlanta. Looking very much forward to this whirlwind trip! Dreamt about visting New Zealand when I was growing up. Didn't think I'd be visiting it quite in this way. I don't think I'll believe it until I get on the plane! Continue

Added by jp on July 29, 2009 at 5:36pm — 6 Comments

Richard from Omaha!

The best place to have a pre-flight party is near LAX, so we all safely and on time meet our Air New Zealand flight not in Omaha! We can party on the plane, a 13 plus hour flight and in Auckland or where-ever you should end in NZ. Stuart-7-19-09 Continue

Added by stuart h galesburg on July 20, 2009 at 6:51pm — 2 Comments

Move over California

OK. I've been thinking... (smell the smoke). Omaha, Nebraska is about the center (centre) of the United States. I think Paul Svaboda's idea of a pre flight get together in California was a great one but the location was all wrong (sorry Paul). You see, Omaha is the obvious place for everyone to meet because of its central geographical location! What does everyone else think? Besides, Omaha has a very nice zoo! Continue

Added by Richard Purchas on July 18, 2009 at 9:05am — 4 Comments

Promo Tickets deal extend til July 19 at midnight

We've extended the deal another few days to give people that extra couple of days need to make the purchase. Don't forget, this special promotion of $580 USD return is only available online with the code "LOVE200". For more information, visit http://www.thematchmakingflight.com/page/book-now-matchmaking-flight Continue

Added by Aroha on July 16, 2009 at 12:51pm — No Comments

Check out my quick blog on HuffPost today about the Matchmaking Flight

In an effort to round up more passengers to make sure we all have fun on 10/13, I posted info today on Huffington Post where I blog about travel trends. WE ARE GOING TO HAVE AN AMAZING ADVENTURE! Here's the link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/terry-gardner/could-love-be-in-the-air_b_230876.html Continue

Added by Terry Gardner on July 14, 2009 at 12:56pm — 2 Comments

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