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Get to know Sue

Posted by Martha & Sophie on August 31, 2017

I just want to share a little bit about myself.......my name is Sue Waddell.

I'm the administration manager at 35 Degrees and Alongside in Paihia. I've been here for about 15 months and I really enjoy working here. My favourite part about my job would be counting the cash in the morning. I find counting money very therapeutic - it slows my mind down and is a great way to start my work day - I know that sounds odd - but each to their own, right?

I have one daughter - her name is Abby. I have three grandsons. They are aged 11, 6 and 3 years old. I hang out a lot with them and they fill a lot of my time and keep me on my toes! Whether I am babysitting them, catering for their sports events, helping them with their rugby training, shopping for new clothes for them or just generally playing around with them! I am lucky to be fit enough to actually be able to keep up with them!

Other ways I fill my time outside of work include my role as a gymnastics coach based in Opua. I have been in this role for roughly 20 years. I really enjoy this role because I love the confidence that grows with each individual child as they learn new techniques and overcome their fears and insecurities. It's a very rewarding role and I am honoured to be in this position.

When I do manage to find some down time in my life I really enjoy sleeping! When I am not sleeping, I also delve into crosswords and/or reading romance novels. Yes - I am a romance novel fan! In the office at work, the girls constantly pick my brain for synonyms so I've got to keep my mind active to stay ahead of them!

I've been a round a few years and I'm well-known because of my various roles I have held over the years in our region. I love Paihia and I love my work too!

My love affair with Paihia

Posted by Martha & Sophie on August 09, 2017

My name is Kate and I am originally from Staffordshire in England. I've been here in Paihia for about two and a

half years now.

My role here at 35 Degrees South and Alongside is sales manager. That's running shifts, doing some ordering, working the bar, running the floor. I love working here.

What brought me all the way to New Zealand from England is a bit of a funny story actually. It was completely by ac

cident. I didn't intend to come here. I was travelling around Australia, but I thought I might as well do New Zealand while I'm this far over the other side of the world. My plan was to come here for three months and then work for two months, save a bit of money, do a month's traveling and then go home.

Well - it didn't quite work out that way at all. Instead, I flew into New Zealand and came all the way up here to Paihia and I fell in love with the place straight away. That was two and a half years ago.

What I love the most about being here in Paihia is the people and the views. I'm originally from the midlands of England, and the closest beach is two and a half hours away, so to have the beach on my doorstep here in Paihia is such a luxury! I count myself lucky to be here. The summer's here are amazing. I'm quite the sun worshipper - so I lap up as much of the summer weather as I possibly can.

In my downtime I can be found at the beach, at home or socialising down Kings Road in Paihia. As I had mentioned before I love the people here in this community and I have formed some lifelong friendships with a range of awesome people.

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"Absolutely loved it! Beautiful view, great wine and the food was excellent. I had the market grill fish and I just about..."

"We have enjoyed many happy meals, drinks, coffee at Alongside Paihia when we have been the Bay of Islands. Love the seat..."

"What a great place to relax and have some lunch and a drink. Perfect weather while we were there which made it even bett..."

"Went here on Monday with a visitor and was so impressed! amazing spot. the food and service was impeccable! Will be back..."

"Arrived in Paihia late Saturday afternoon. .Had drinks and nibbles in Alongside. Were so impressed with food, service an..."

"We had the pleasure of visiting alongside last week for a late lunch and were served by the lovely Emily, we had the sna..."

"This cafe is beautiful. Right on the water and the views are stunning. Coffee and food is amazing. Big comfy seats to si..."

"Had the 'fish of the day' and was the best fish dishes I have ever eaten. Great location looking over the gorgeous bay. ..."

"The amazing view, location and ambience, cute friendly waiters,delicious food and wonderful couches - this place makes m..."

"A fantastic setting on the water, comfy seating, could sit here all day! Really good coffee, latte always nice and hot. ..."

"Loved this restaurant from the minute we arrived.The restaurant is on the wharf with beautiful views over the harbour. T..."

"My word, sun came out to play and we loved this place. On the water Gorgeous views, great service Chilled beersies ..."

"This venue is situated on the beach (what a view!) and is an outdoor restaurant and bar. There are beautiful glasses pan..."

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