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Post by Jono on May 15, 2009 10:58:54 GMT
Hey everyone! I'm a new member on here - a 21 year old guy from Auckland, New Zealand. I have been exposed to Hayley's music for at least half of my life (shes well promoted here  , but have only recently truly appreciated it (my musical tastes have matured lol). She makes me incredibly proud to be a New Zealander, and I look forward to getting to know some of her fans on here! |
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Post by grant on May 15, 2009 11:08:17 GMT
Hi Jono and welcome to the forum from a very wet Central England. Very happy to hear that your changing musical tastes have allowed you to appreciate Hayley  you won't regret it I'm sure! This is certainly the place to keep in touch with what Hayley is doing - we expect her to be touring New Zealand in September so hopefully you will have an opportunity to see her perform and hopefully meet her. Many members here are desperate for such an opportunity so don't miss out!! In the mean time, look around the site and enjoy what it has to offer. It's vast so if you get lost just ask, we're a friendly crowd and will be happy to help you find your way around. I look forward to reading your future posts. Best wishes Grant |
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Post by postscript on May 15, 2009 11:17:18 GMT
Hey everyone! I'm a new member on here - a 21 year old guy from Auckland, New Zealand. I have been exposed to Hayley's music for at least half of my life (shes well promoted here , but have only recently truly appreciated it (my musical tastes have matured lol). She makes me incredibly proud to be a New Zealander, and I look forward to getting to know some of her fans on here! Hi Jono and welcome. You have every reason to be a very proud kiwi. I've been trying to get out there for yonks it has such a great reputation as a country and people anyway and then of course you sent us Hayley Westenra! We won't let her go easily! Peter S. |
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Post by Dori on May 15, 2009 22:29:02 GMT
Hi Jono,
Welcome to the forum! I am also living in Auckland, New Zealand (though I am from the United States). Hayley DOES make NZ very proud and we are very lucky; we get to see her in concert and at signings more often because it's her country!
I hope you enjoy our big HWI family!
Dori
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Post by pjrcorreia on May 15, 2009 22:44:46 GMT
Hi Jono88, A big welcome to HWI!  It's great to see younger people appreciating Hayley's voice and music, she's indeed one of a kind!  Enjoy your time here. Greetings from Portugal, Paulo Correia |
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Post by martindn on May 15, 2009 23:23:57 GMT
Hi Jono,
Good to have you aboard. I hope you will find much to interest you here. You live in a special country, and one I hope to visit someday. I look forward to your future posts.
Martin
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Post by Jono on May 16, 2009 1:12:49 GMT
Cheers for all the very welcoming replies! Yeah, I cant wait to see Hayley live in NZ this year! Just gotta make sure I'm onto it when tickets go on sale, so I get a decent seat  It seems a lot of you have photos with Hayley. You've met her?? |
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Post by Dori on May 16, 2009 7:05:44 GMT
Hi Jono,
Yes, I've met Hayley twice, hoping to meet her again in August/September!
Don't worry - you'll know when tickets go on sale, cause we won't let you forget!
Dori
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Post by martindn on May 16, 2009 22:56:17 GMT
Yes, absolutely I've met her!. Six times last year, at five different concerts. But some others here have met her very many more times. It is all in the concert threads on this site,
The first time for me was at Buxton Opera House last year, when we had a "party" with her to celebrate her 21st birthday. That was a special night that I will remember forever. It is where the photo I use for my avatar was taken. We even got to sing to her (happy birthday). She is absolutely lovely, and I hope you too get to meet her someday.
Martin
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Post by Jono on May 17, 2009 3:17:48 GMT
Wow that's awesome.
If you don't mind me asking, how does one meet Hayley Westenra?
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Post by graemek on May 17, 2009 4:14:28 GMT
Wow that's awesome. If you don't mind me asking, how does one meet Hayley Westenra? Hi Jono & welcome to the forum. After one of Hayley's shows, the expectation is that a table will be set up somewhere & room enough to fit a queue. Hayley will be sat at that table with a minder next to her and a pen in her hand. Quite often CD's will be on sale for people to purchase & her to sign. People also bring things for her to sign....in my case once in Kerikeri last year a tui bird on a card. She is very patient & more than willing for pics to be taken with her & you. She'll also chat freely but is conscious of others behind you needing attention too. If you aim at last in the queue you may have a little more time with her. Also, if there is no signing taking place you can wait outside the stage door. All the above may vanish if she has to hurry away somewhere after a show. Throwing yourself on the floor in front of her and asking her to marry you will result in unpredictable behaviour from her minder. Hope that helps, Graeme |
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Post by Joe on May 17, 2009 4:39:39 GMT
Welcome Jono88!  Enjoy your time with us! I hope you can attend one of Hayley's performances soon! Cheers, Joe |
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Post by Jono on May 17, 2009 7:05:58 GMT
Cheers for the welcome msgs and tips!
Question: Are there any Polls on this forum for the Age and Location of members?
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Post by dutchjoyce on May 17, 2009 8:19:32 GMT
Hi Jono,
Welcome to the forum, where you can find so much you want to know about Hayley.
I met her for the first time, when i was on Holiday in New Zealand !!!
After becoming HayleyWowed, i saw her 9 times in concert in the UK,Ireland and Belgium.
Best wishes from the Netherlands , JOYCE
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Post by Dori on May 17, 2009 8:24:52 GMT
Cheers for the welcome msgs and tips! Question: Are there any Polls on this forum for the Age and Location of members? Hi Jono, That's a very good question! Hm, would anybody like to start that? I think that's a really good idea. Actually, why don't I open an whole new thread for people to tell us where they live and how old they are. Dori |
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, but have only recently truly appreciated it (my musical tastes have matured lol). 
