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    Fencing in Auckland, New Zealand

    I just recently arrived for a study abroad semester in Auckland New Zealand on Saturday and am curious if there's any other fencers in the area. I'm currently studying at Massey Uni in Albany, but there appears to be no fencing club or fencers here. Since I would love to meet any potential fencing partners, coaches, etc. or kind Kiwi chums who wouldn't mind lending their gear or know of any place I can get gear to keep my skills up. (Student travel allowed little room for packing anything besides basic clothes and a toothbrush)

    I've also got my eye on the Uni Games, if anyone's interested.

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    I fenced a little at Otago Swords in Dunedin, but the impression I got was just about everything was in Auckland at a club or two.

    Did you look at http://www.fencing.org.nz/
    Also, look on www.fencingforum.com the Brits might have some colonials hanging around.

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    I did find a couple clubs in Auckland (and you're exactly right, the majority of anything in New Zealand can be found in Auckland. It's the country's largest city). Though now my main problem is trying to figure out how to get there. Being an American student means that I have no vehicle (and there's no way on God's green earth that I'm going to try driving on the wrong side of the road!).

    But thanks for the suggestion!

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    I recall there being a bus system...
    Maybe call the club and see if you can get a ride with someone? Kiwis are friendly folks.

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