Lettie, New Zealand is a hell of a long way away, it's one thing being in Italy and grabbing a flight back every few months, but it's quite another being in New Zealand. Definitely give it a lot of thought before moving out there. Though if it's only for a year, why not try it, as long as you know you can go back to England if you don't like. And remember - the grass is always greener somewhere else - but life becomes routine wherever you are at the end of the day!
Re. lift: when exactly do you get into Manchester?
