Appeal for contacts!

Everyone I've spoken to about my trip has been amazingly supportive and helpful so far, which I'm really grateful for. Something I've especially enjoyed has been when people have offered to put me in contact with friends and family of theirs along my route. This kindness still surprises me (although it shouldn't, because the world is clearly full of lovely people!) Anyway, I decided to now take a proactive step in this direction, and make a unashamed APPEAL FOR CONTACTS!
So if you  know anyone along my route who you think wouldn't mind talking to me, giving me advice on roads etc, perhaps even giving me a place to stay for a night, then please let me know! Email them to me at leon.mccarron@live.co.uk, or use the 'contact me' section on the website here, or leave info on the facebook pagehere.
The googlemaps version of the route can be accessed from the expedition outline drop down tab here, but as its not 100% definite (and probably won't be until I'm actually cycling) I'll also leave a list of the major towns and cities I hope to pass through here. It's a little vague, sorry. If theres someone really nice that you recommend I meet who lives a little off my track, I can always detour! Cheers everyone, heres the list (bold indicates larger places where I hope to spend a few days)

North America
New York City      Scranton        Buffalo     Toronto           Hamilton          Detroit         Chicago      Cedar Rapids      Sioux Falls         Great Falls        Kamloops        Vancouver        Seattle       Portland       San Francisco       San Jose          Santa Barbara      Los Angeles

New Zealand (North Island)
Auckland          Tuakua        Hamilton            Rotorua             Murupara         Napier        Hastings        Waipawa        Masterton        Martinborough           Wellington

New Zealand (South Island)
Blenheim        Nelson          Kiwi         Westport         Greymouth         Darfield         Christchurch         Ashburton         Waimate           Palmerston         Dunedin

Australia
Sydney     Newcastle        Port Macquarle     Coffs Harbour         Lismore       Brisbane        Gladstone       Mackay        Townsville          Cairns 

South East Asia
Anywhere! My plans beyond Australia are vague - if you have any suggestions, or people that would make visiting somewhere worthwhile get in touch!