The Miller Family

My Mum: Carola

Where were you born? Germany, Stuttgart If not NZ -When did you come to NZ ? In 1998 How did you come to NZ? By plane How did your ancestors come to NZ? They didn’t Why did you come to NZ? Because I married a New Zealander What was your house like as a child? I grew up in an apartment. It was crowded as i hard to share a bed room with my sister Do you practice a religion? I am a catholic What were your hobbies? Playing the accordion, doing judo and going to the gym How did you hear about world news? Through the TV and the new paper What could you tell me that I would be surprised to learn about you? I'm a published author What is the earliest memory that you have? Watering the garden with a watering can What do you remember about your parents or grandparents? My father was flying aeroplanes and my mother was always listening to soccer games on the radio while sewing or ironing. One of my grandmothers always inspected all the drawers of the houses she went to because she was rather nosy.

My mother's full name is Carola Barbara Gebhard-Miller. My mum is originally from Stuttgart, Germany but moved here when she met my dad in London. They met through a friend and years later they got married. My mum was in London to finish a degree. Her last name is hyphenated from when my parents got married but they are now divorced. She decided not to change her name back to just Gebhard. She likes to go to the gym and she can speak 3 fluent languages. They are German, English and French. She is also a publised author but she only wrote some books about accounting.

My Dad: Cameron

Where were you born? New Zealand/Matamata How did your ancestors come to NZ? On a boat What was your house like as a child? It was nice and tidy Do you practice a religion? No What were your hobbies? Diving, Shooting, Motorbikes and rising calves. How did you hear about world news? The news paper and 6 news What could you tell me that I would be surprised to learn about you? On friday nights we used to go to the matamata dump to shoot rats. What is the earliest memory that you have? Watching TV at my Grandmother's house. What do you remember about your parents or grandparents? My parents worked hard on the farm and my grandmother was in a wheelchair due to a bone disease.

My Father's full name is Cameron Robert Miller. He was born close to matamata but now lives here in auckland. My dad grew up farming and raising calves for shows. He likes to fix motorbikes for people in his spare time, He also has a heap of trophies from when he used to do racing. My dad has known Rachael for 10 years and they will be having their anniversary in a couple months. My dad meet my mum in london when he was travelling with friends. they got married in Germany and then moved to Auckland.

My Step-Mum: Rachael

Where were you born? Palmerston North,New zealand How did your ancestors come to NZ? On a boat What was your house like as a child? It was busy and fun. Do you practice a religion? No What were your hobbies? Horse riding, dancing, cheerleading and modeling. What could you tell me that I would be surprised to learn about you? I entered the Miss Teen Tourism New Zealand, I lost but I won Miss Friendship. What is the earliest memory that you have? Pushing my cat in a pushchair. What do you remember about your parents or grandparents? That they are/were hard workers.

My step-mom's name is Rachael Anne Davenport and she was born in palmerston north and moved up to auckland. She did a lot of modeling when she was in her teen years and she also had a horse. She has a Son who is 8 months older than me and he goes to Rosmini College. She has an ex husband with whom she had my step-brother with and now she is my dad's partner of 10 years.