Hi.I have been the proud owner of my thermomix for just over 6 weeks.I saw one being used on an episode of 'Come dine with me 'and just had to have one! They have only been in NZ for 2 or 3 years and I had never heard about them.I live in Gisborne on the East Coast of the North Island & think I must be the first person in this city to own one!Absolutely love my thermomix.It's just like having a helper in the kitchen.And a very clever one at that!Love this forum - have learnt so much from it.