“ Hi folks, I love midcentury furniture and lamps and my latest acquisition is a 1950s Kitchen cabinet piece from Czechoslavakia (Prague Kolectiv in DUMBO). I also have a collection of Art Deco and midcentury toasters. Looking forward to connecting! ”

“ could be interesting.................. ”

“ LOOOOOOOOVE the Jamiroquai! I think that everybody, JMQ fan or not, should see 'em perform live at least once in their lifetime! Best. Live. Act. Period. ”

“ Hi everyone. Just moved out to Long Island.......and would love to meet up with some expats. ”

“ Kiwi stranded in NYC since '99. Interested in hanging with fellow kiwis and rugby watching @ the Sheep Station in Park Slope (fourth and Douglas). Play touch near the dog pond, Prospect Park Sunday's @ 1pm. Wanna play http://brooklynrugby.com/ ”

“ I am an avid cricket supporter. I was brought up in Trinidad during the era of Sir Viv, Gary Sobers when the West Indies ruled the game....I love the spirirt of the game and the strategic & athletic prowess needed to excel at the highest levels... ”

“ Shame that the expat group didn't take off but I'd still like to meet some fellow Kiwi's/Aussies over here (haven't met one yet!). If you'd like to meet me, email me; khayns@hotmail.com I'm up in Westchester county, about 45 mins north of NYC. ”

“ I am a native New Yorker who traveled in the North and South Island of New Zealand about a year and a 1/2 ago and fell in love with the culture. I would love to connect with kiwis in NYC. ”

“ I have been living between the States and the UK for 10yrs and haven't really met any other kiwis in this area. I know you're out there!!! ”

“ Although I was only a kiwi for 4 months, I am missing the life and the land! I just moved back to NYC and would like to meet some kiwis here. ”

“ Call if anyone wants an informal catchup/drink. Always good to hear a kiwi accent - maybe watch some world cup rugby etc. Moved here late last yr after a few yrs in Sydney. Very busy with work at moment but will make time... 201 360 0994 ”

“ I was raised in NZ but have spent the last 8 years in Sydney. In March 07 I moved to New York and am living on the Upper West Side. ”

“ I married an American which is how I ended up living in the States. I work in television production and went home last year to work on a Maori language show which was very exciting. Looking for another chance to go home and work! ”

“ Chinese American, thinking about moving to New Zealand.. don't have a clue where to begin.. want to see if anyone have had similiar experiences and can give a hand. that would be awesome! ”

“ Kiwi born, Canadian raised. Looking to meet other expats. ”

“ Raised in nz, and have been living in the US [on and off] since 2001. Family is still back in Chch. [thanks skype] Would love to meet some kiwi folk in NYC. Oh, and ... who do I gotta bribe for some jaffas? ”

“ Kiwi Hapa Olé! ”

“ An American by birth, but a Kiwi by choice. I've lived in Wellington for the past 13 years and just moved back to NY a month ago. Getting used to it but missing NZ. ”

“ Hi, I am ken and am from Wellington. I would like to meet kiwi people here in the city. ”

“ Can't wait to see the Kiwi's in the final. Bring back the glory days of Willie Watson. ”

“ Hello there. I'm a big fan of the great outdoors and love to partake in a variety of outdoor acitivites. How about you? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i play rugby for new rochelle high school and i want to meet other players around the town. ”

“ I've been living in the city for 5 years and am missing home more and more---not exactly home, but the People, the Honesty, the Spunk, and the Sweetness----and oh, the Food. I can't wait to meet some fellow Southerners who know how to enjoy the city! ”

“ I want these local Meetups. Am here from NZ for a few years and keen to play and/or watch with others. ”

“ For some reason these alerts are now generalized, meaning they are not customizable to the individual alert. So please send a message to: meetupalert going to the domain of middleearthmedia.com if you are also interested this in subject. Lefty ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I lived and worked in Australia for three years. I love the Australian people and would definitely enjoy meeting some of you. Send me an e-mail at bob842@email.com. ”

“ I want local Expat Australian Meetups because I will miss the Australian sense of humour, goodwill and sports talk. ”