What about a regional section?

[joffboyd]

Like Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Taranaki, etc...

Would help newbies like myself find like minded people in my area.

(If there is such a thing on here my apologies, I couldn't find it.)

[basics]

theres already tons of sub forums on here, and then theres always "planning a trip" if you want to organise a meeting in your area .

[mylux]

First thing would be for you to put your location up, then when you post people know your area.
Go to your Private message page and update your profile
Oh and welcome