Salam Dari Queenstown ...

Di Hanmer Springs

Cepat sungguh masa berlalu ... esok dah pun masuk hari raya ketiga di New Zealand. Ahau-Dee kini berada di Queenstown. Sampai jam 4.30 petang tadi dari Wanaka. Dan South Island Trip ni pun tinggal lagi 7 hari saja sebelum Ahau-Dee kembali ke Auckland dan seterusnya PULANG ke tanahair.

Dalam masa 11 hari yang lalu Ahau-Dee benar-benar bercuti ... lupa pasal kerja, lupa pasal diet - just enjoy jer. Bila buka puasa jer ... makan macam tak ingat dunia sebab banyak tenaga digunakan semasa berjalan-jalan. Sedar-sedar saja ... badan dah terasa berat. Rasanya badan dah naik balik kut ...muka pun dah tembam balik ni ha. Tak boleh jadi - kena sahut cabaran Mas untuk maintain for the next 3 months (sekurang-kurangnya). Tak per ... ada 7 hari untuk control balik ... no more Fish & Chips, Thai Food, Indian Food, Ice-cream, Chocolate, Cheese dan macam-macam lagi lah.

Di Christchurch

Macam mana cuti setakat ini??? Huh! Satu pengajaran besar yang Ahau-Dee dapat dari trip ini dan juga trip yang sebelum ini iaitu don't get excited ... just go with the flow sebab bila Ahau-Dee excited ... pasti ada sesuatu yang berlaku. Oleh itu untuk seminggu yang berikut ini, Ahau-Dee akan buat biasa saja ... just enjoy hari-hari terakhir di New Zealand. Memang Ahau-Dee tidak boleh 'excited' ... ha ha ha.

Dalam kapal terbang sebelum melihat ikan paus yang tidak muncul-muncul tu.

Balik Malaysia nanti bolehlah buat siri South Island Trip dengan cerita ceriti di sepanjang perjalanan. Memang menarik.

Di Hanmer Springs Spa and Pool - ada sesuatu berlaku di sini juga. Begitu juga di Wanaka : )

Sehingga di sini dulu. Semoga semua kawan-kawan sedang bergembira berhari raya ataupun bercuti. Pesanan penaja - berhati-hati di jalan raya okay!

Jumpa lagi ya : )

p/s : Gambar-gambar yang menarik kena simpan untuk the actual South Island Series nanti ... he he he.

Kembara Ahau-Dee

Salam Aidil Fitri

Bersama kawan baru Ahau-Dee, Bert dari France. Kita orang berjumpa di Kaikoura, kemudiannya sambung ke Christchurch dan dia akan ikut Ahau-Dee ke West Coast juga. Jadi tidak lah bosan berjalan sorang-sorang : )


Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri - Maaf Zahir Batin kepada semua kawan-kawan yang meraikannya. Semoga sentiasa bergembira di Hari Lebaran.

Mulanya Ahau-Dee ingat nak update blog dari masa ke semasa mengenai South Island trip ni tetapi posting jadi tak menarik sebab asyik kelam kabut dan tak cukup masa especially bila nak pilih gambar-gambar yang menarik. Nampaknya, kena tunggu balik Malaysia nanti baru boleh update. Lagipun, semua orang tengah sibuk nak beraya kan ... he he he.

Pada saat posting ini ditulis, Ahau-Dee masih berada di Christchurch dan sedang tunggu shuttle bus untuk ke train station. Destinasi seterusnya ialah West Coast. Banyak cerita menarik sebenarnya.

Apapun, kita beraya dulu okay ... kita cerita kemudian.

Salam Lebaran,

Di atas Interislander Ferry menuju ke Picton.

Kembara Ahau-Dee

Posting Kelam Kabut ...

Bandar Kaikoura ...

Posting ni dibuat dalam keadaan kelam kabut sebab tak ada masa. Ahau-Dee berada di Kaikuora sekarang ni. Patutnya hari ni nak tengok Whale tapi angin kencang dan ianya dibatalkan. Lepas tu Ahau-Dee ambil keputusan untuk tengok Whale dengan kapal terbang pulak ... sebab bosan giler tak tau nak buat apa kat sini. Kalau tak ada whale - No refund!!!

Memang tak ada rezeki. Dapat naik kapal terbang for 30 minutes untuk tengok laut & lepas tu kena bayar $145 sebab ikan paus yang ku tunggu tak kunjung tiba. Agaknya dia malu kut dengan Ahau-Dee. Kesian kan ... ha ha ha

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Bersama kawan baru di Weta Cave, Wellington

Cable Car di Wellington

Di dalam Overlander Train masa nak sampai ke Wellington hari tu.

Lepas ni Ahau-Dee nak ke Christchurch pulak.

p/s : Baru nak cuba backpackers, tuala Ahau-Dee sudah kena kebas ... ha ha ha ... apalah nasib.
Ahau-Dee juga jumpa adik Zan - Mazlinawati & suami dia Jasmadi di Wellington ... dapat makan Nasi Lemak Sambal Udang Petai. Huh! Happy giler. Terima kasih banyak2 yer ... Lepas ni kita jumpa kat Pantai Merdeka pulak.

Kembara Ahau-Dee

Speechless ...

Sepanjang hari terakhir di pejabat Ahau-Dee cuba untuk tidak menunjukkan kesedihan. Tiba-tiba semua Admin staff di CCS (di mana terletaknya pejabat Ahau-Dee) masuk ke dalam pejabat Ahau-Dee untuk mengucapkan Selamat Tinggal dan menghadiahkan buku 'New Zealand' yang mengandungi gambar-gambar menarik di New Zealand. Aduh! Terharu sungguh!!!

Selepas memberi farewell speech dan bergambar kenangan dengan semua orang, Ahau-Dee terima pula email di bawah ini yang di hantar oleh Tania - terus ... (anda pasti dapat mengagak apa yang berlaku jika berada di tempat Ahau-Dee selepas membaca email ini)

THANKS ZAHIDI…

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I’m getting sad now…. Don’t want to call you because I’ll probably cry…

I really cannot say enough thanks to you Zahidi, you are truly a fantastic person who has such a natural facilitator/trainer talent. You have really been a great inspiration with your goal, I do hope I can achieve something similar, I’m sure all I have to do when I want to eat something bad or not want to exercise is think ‘What would Zahidi have done’!!!!!! hee hee hee hee..

Have a FANTASTIC holiday down in the South Island , you will have a wonderful time. And don’t forget, try and login and update some pictures of you on your facebook… Enjoy our beautiful country that we live in. Oh, and do you mind emailing me through some of the pictures from lastnight (the one of you and me, and then the group photo, oh and the one of you, me, Heather and Nikki)… If you don’t mind that is!!

OK – now I’m getting sad and starting to cry.. Not good, my make-up is going to get mucked up!!! Ha ha… OK…. I really don’t know what else to say, but thanks.. Thanks for being a great person. Thanks for being a great listener. Thanks for all of your wonderful guidance in making me a better and more effective trainer. Thanks for your smile that just brightens up the day. Thanks for always being so motivated and positive – our Monday team meetings just won’t be the same without you. Thanks for being persistent in getting our training for the TIL group up and running, it’s been such a positive impact on the business. Thanks for making me laugh when I’m down. Thanks for your friendship, you’re a true gentleman. Thanks for making me your photographer, it’s been fun (and hopefully I’ve been a good photographer too!). Thanks for sharing all of your wonderful knowledge, you have so much stored in that brain of yours! Thanks for being so organised, the handover has been made easy with you being so organised. Thanks for all of your wonderful comments, you sure know how to make someone feel good. Thanks for all of our fun times that we’ve had, in Auckland , driving to Hamilton , Hamilton, Palmy North, Nelson, Christchurch and Dunedin , you’ve been a great travelling companion. And finally, thanks for being you Zahidi. Please don’t forget all of these wonderful things and comments when you’re feeling down. You are a great person who has made such a positive impact to us NZers…

Well I’m going to sign off now, but this won’t be good-bye, just until we talk/email again.

Have fun and keep smiling.

Tania Roberts

Kembara Ahau-Dee

Farewell Dinner

Hari ini - 11 September 2009 adalah hari terakhir Ahau-Dee bekerja di Sime Darby Motor Group (NZ) Ltd. Sedang 'sentimental' sekarang ini terutama selepas the final HR Meeting semalam dan kemudiannya Farewell Dinner untuk Ahau-Dee. I hate farewell. Terpaksa control emosi supaya tidak ... hu hu hu. Sedih siut !!!
Anyway, ini Jamie - Marketing Manager kat sini. Office dia sebelah office Ahau-Dee dan sejak 2 bulan yang lalu dia belajar Bahasa Malaysia dari Ahau-Dee sebab dia teringin nak kerja di Malaysia.

Chrissy. Antara staff yang selalu tegur Ahau-Dee dan beliau juga akan berhenti kerja minggu depan sebab nak uruskan modelling agency dia. Yes. She is a model. Lawa siut!!!

Nikki, HR Manager untuk ACMG Group. Office dia pun sebelah office Ahau-Dee juga. Banyak membantu Ahau-Dee dalam memahami budaya kerja di New Zealand.

Tania, HR Manager untuk TIL Group. Beliau paling sedih bila Ahau-Dee hendak kembali ke Malaysia. Lebih-lebih lagi kami banyak travel bersama untuk training for TIL Group.

Heather, she is my Buddy. HR Manager untuk NSMG. Seorang yang sungguh bersopan santun dan baik sangat.

Mereka ini teramat baik. Susah nak lupakan jasa mereka. Mungkin rezeki Ahau-Dee kerana mereka sentiasa membantu sehingga menjadikan kerja Ahau-Dee di New Zealand begitu lancar dan menarik. Kami pernah berjumpa di Malaysia semasa HR Conference pada awal 2008 dan Ahau-Dee bawa mereka berjalan-jalan di KL. Sejak itu, kami menjadi begitu rapat.

Caroline, my English Teacher yang kini sedang berehat selepas melahirkan baby Mia. Ahau-Dee tak akan lupakan jasa baik beliau. She is a great friend. My hot chocolate partner.

Chan, bekas Payroll Manager. Walaupun dia dah resigned tapi Ahau-Dee jemput dia juga sebab kenangkan jasa dia yang sanggup berhabis duit untuk bawa Ahau-Dee ke Hokianga.

Lynne, Payroll Manager yang agak pemalu. Mereka asyik usik Ahau-Dee untuk minum wine ... maka Ahau-Dee pun ambil gelas untuk bergambar. No worries. Ahau-Dee tak minum wine tu ... he he he.

Maria, Contact Centre Manager. Kami menjadi rapat selepas sama-sama terlibat dalam Customer Service Training. Beliau pernah jemput Ahau-Dee makan malam di rumah beliau dan selalu tolong hantar Ahau-Dee balik selepas habis training.

Maka semalam, kami semua telah ke Sawadee Thai Cuisine di Ponsonby untuk makan malam. Sebelum tu, Ahau-Dee berbuka puasa di Ibis Hotel, Greenlane bersama Nikki, Tania & Heather.

Banyak sungguh makanan sampai tak habis. Murah pulak tu ... dalam $40 per person sebab kita orang order banquet. Of course tak termasuk wine.

Ini entree dia yang buatkan kita orang kenyang.

Antara main dish yang disediakan. Rasa macam sama jer ... ha ha ha ... tapi sedaplah. Sayang, Ahau-Dee tak boleh makan banyak : ( tak boleh nak masuk dah.

French Vanila Ice-Cream. Huh! Sampai 3 mangkuk Ahau-Dee makan.

Memang best sangat semalam. Kita orang ketawa tak henti-henti dan Ahau-Dee dengan rela hati menjadi bahan ketawa ... (Yes! I can act like a clown jika perlu) ...ha ha ha. Tak boleh nak diceritakan di sini. Pukul 10 malam kita oran pun bersurai. Seperti di duga, Ahau-Dee dapat hadiah lagi ... Hei Matau Green Stone Pendant.

It represents strength and determination and brings peace, prosperity and good health. Also provides safe journey over water.

Ahau-Dee dapat Giant Card too ... sedih rasanya baca nota dari kawan-kawan termasuk Managing Director, Pat.
Oh ya ... inilah boss Ahau-Dee, Peter yang membuka peluang untuk Ahau-Dee bekerja di sini. Kami mula kenal pada 2006 apabila Ahau-Dee menjadi emcee untuk Best Practices Conference di KL. Sebab dah kenal dia lah maka Ahau-Dee lebih yakin untuk menerima tawaran ke New Zealand.

Dan berikut gambar hadiah-hadiah yang Ahau-Dee dapat semalam. rasa sungguh terharu sampai tak tahu nak kata apa.

T'shirt yang 'cool' ni di hadiahkan oleh Tania. Partner beliau Gerald yang tolong pilihkan ... 'cool' kan?

Heather pulak hadiahkan Kiwi Mug dan juga Paua/Glass Coaster. Manakala Hotel Manager tempat Ahau-Dee tinggal pula hadiahkan green stone pendant juga tapi kali ni membawa maksud 'A New Beginning'.

Group photo sebelum bersurai. Memang Ahau-Dee terpaksa kawal emosi dan cuba cover supaya tak rasa sedih sangat sehingga my boss kata I am so happy to go home. Padahal, sedih sebenarnya.

Sampai saja di office pagi ni, Ahau-Dee dapat lagi hadiah.

Hadiah ini dari Rosalie dan juga Julie ... tapi Julie bercuti hari ni maka tak dapat ambil gambar dengan beliau.

Kat bawah ini ialah my farewell note to all employees ... sehingga saat ini 40 orang dah balas email Ahau-Dee dengan memberikan kata semangat, penghargaan dan mendoakan kesejahteraan dan kejayaan Ahau-Dee. I'm speechless. Secara jujurnya, secondment ini telah berjaya dan menjadi titik tolak untuk kerjaya yang lebih baik pada masa depan. Insyaallah. Syukur pada Tuhan kerana dengan izinNya, membuatkan segalanya berjalan dengan lancar.

Selepas ni Ahau-Dee boleh bercuti dengan hati yang tenang dan senang.

Dear Colleagues,

As you may be aware, my secondment tenure with Sime Darby Motor Group (NZ) Ltd is nearing its end. I will be leaving Auckland and heading to Kuala Lumpur on 30 September 2009. However, starting from next Monday I will be on annual leave. I will be backpacking through the South Island to experience its magical landscape and its wonderful and interesting people and culture.

It is indeed a very sad thing to do; I have grown to love this country and the people. I have made friends with so many people during my stay here, whose hospitality, warmth and friendships I shall never forget.

I am taking this opportunity to thank our Managing Director, Pat McKenna and my Manager, Peter Leathley for giving me the opportunity to be part of the New Zealand team. I also would like to extend my gratitude to the HR team for your continuous support whom without, I shall not be able to carry out my job effectively. Not forgetting, the Leadership Team, Managers and all of you for your support in our Learning and Development initiatives - Thank you. For those who have attended our training programmes, I thank you sincerely for your participation and co-operation given to me throughout the programme.

This is not a farewell note, as I hate saying farewell. I shall be with you in spirit, as I will still be managing our ‘Leadership Fundamentals Blog’ from Kuala Lumpur. Do keep in touch and I can be contacted at zahidi.ishak@simedarby.com

Finally, I would like to wish you and Sime Darby Motor Group (NZ) Limited – ALL THE BEST!

Until we meet again, take care.

Thanks & Regards,Zahidi Ishak

People Performance Manager

Sime Darby Motor Group (NZ) Limited

Di antara balasan yang membuatkan Ahau-Dee rasa terharu dan dihargai.

Zahidi

Thank you. The few times i attended your courses you conducted them in a excellent manner, Simedarby Nz will be at a loss without you

I wish you well and hope all your dreams come true, as you are one of the rare people who I’ve met who actually practice what you teach, a great example was your weight loss and strict discipline

Keep up the good spirits and the wonderful attitude you have and you will be blessed above your expectations

I hope we meet again ,and once again all the best of luck and god bless

Cheers

Kinds regards,

Nick Wright

SERVICE MANAGER

Hi Zahidi

Thanks for all your help with training since you have been here. While I haven't had the pleasure of attending any of your courses all of my staff that have benefited greatly. Maybe if they have the group games again and I'm lucky enough to come back we can catch up again.

Look out for those south island girls !!!!

Regards and best wishes

Craig McFallRegional Manager

Hello Zahidi,

Thank you again for taking the time management course. I have felt a lot better since then with keeping my work ordered. Good luck for the future and enjoy the South Island as I'm sure you will.

Thanks again.

Jason Soffe

Service Dept.

Hi Zahidi...

Just wanted to thank you for what you have taught me and the rest of the team. I have learnt alot from your courses and you yourself have taught me alot by just being you!!
I wish you all the best on your travel to the South Island have a BLAST!!!!!! and remember to keep an eye on the weight or you will be back sooner than you expect!! to loose it
all over again!! hope to see you soon....

TAKE CARE...

Regards Glenn

Parts Assistant Manager

Hi Zahidi

Thanks for the input that you have had with UD Trucks, especially with our sales team.The training that you have shares with us has been appreciated by all.Good luck for the future and I look forward to seeing you again some day.

Best regards -
John Gerbich

General Manager

Kembara Ahau-Dee