A healthy mix of stalking and persistence, plus well planned strategies (thanks to the best man!).

We were friends for over a year initially when finally Bex decided to give Tony a chance - we've never looked back!

Bex loves her animals, reading massively long books and series, and travelling ridiculous hours & distances to hunt or compete on weekends. Being raised on a small lifestyle block in Pokeno was the best upbringing a kid could ask for and many hours were spent exploring the outdoors, going on long adventures with friends and their ponies, and generally doing anything involving dirt/dogs/or horses! Since the age of 8 she started riding and soon this took over any other sport interests - the pony mad phase never ended. Bex was good at maths so the only logical step was to become an accountant. After completing a BCOM at Auckland University she decided to give the Big City life a go, but 6 months later found herself missing the rural lifestyle so moved to Pukekohe. A few years later Bex moved into town with Tony, but low and behold within a couple of years she'd convinced him to buy a rural property with her, he doesn't seem to mind that much 🙂 Bex is a Chartered Accountant and works at ANZ Bank as a Relationship Manager in the Lending Services team based in the CBD.

Tony has always been an aspiring belly dancer while funding his lifestyle as a novice pick pocket. If we have a few kids they would start a motorcycle gang called Sons of Antony. Although not everyone knows this, he once saved a guy from drowning when he was in the special forces. When someone meets Tony, they usually think something like 'I wish I was more like Tony'.

Tony was raised in West Auckland - in true Westie style his interests are guns, cars, and questionable tastes in alcohol. Tony's favourite car is his Nissan Silvia which he plans to get up to race spec in the near future (uhuh). Animals definitely take up 99% of Tony's heart, and cats hold a special #1 spot. Technology has always played a huge role throughout his life, being able to tinker with electronics and computers as a young boy led to making it a career as an IT Engineer.

Hunting is a pastime we both enjoy, though we have dabbled in dancing as well. And of course we love eating steak! We love trying new wines, new cheeses, and trying them all again just to be sure. Sometimes we like doing these things together as well 😝

Every trip to Queenstown together has provided a lifetime of memories - including but not limited to our engagement & trips with our best friends.

It was all planned down to the very last detail. Tony designed the ring months in advance, & had it all ready for a trip to Queenstown. After an amazing couple of days spent exploring including a helicopter sightseeing trip, & a few too many rounds of liquid courage the night before.... Tony proposed while at Onsen Hot Pools! Luckily Bex said yes (and didn't actually require any further convincing - I guess Stockholm syndrome has kicked in already) which brings us here today!