British Expats - Search Results

Search: Posts Made By: Poundstreetcrea

Showing results 1 to 12 of 12
Search took 0.12 seconds.

Forum: New Zealand

Jul 14th 2015, 1:14 am

Replies: 32

Expat from Canada Moving To New Zealand

Views: 2,164

Posted By Poundstreetcrea

Re: Expat from Canada Moving To New Zealand

Thanks so much Pom_Chch I think you painted a beautiful picture! Canterbury will suit us so perfectly! We hike, camp, fish, ski here, the beach is an absolute bonus as the nearest beach is a 17 hour...

Forum: New Zealand

Jul 13th 2015, 1:15 pm

Replies: 32

Expat from Canada Moving To New Zealand

Views: 2,164

Posted By Poundstreetcrea

Re: Expat from Canada Moving To New Zealand

I agree with Mrs Fychan about the general downgrade in living standards, we're far from well off but we live in relative luxury to a lot of those around us and people that we work with. Many here are...

Forum: New Zealand

Jul 13th 2015, 7:41 am

Replies: 32

Expat from Canada Moving To New Zealand

Views: 2,164

Posted By Poundstreetcrea

Re: Expat from Canada Moving To New Zealand

Just caught this,
After 17 years living and travelling every inch of this country, a citizen for 14 of those 17 years there is not much I could learn more about Canada, I would be happy to pass on...

Forum: New Zealand

Jul 13th 2015, 7:22 am

Replies: 32

Expat from Canada Moving To New Zealand

Views: 2,164

Posted By Poundstreetcrea

Re: Expat from Canada Moving To New Zealand

I'm so sorry you have had such a crappie time. And on top of it live so close to your inlaws, 8 hours would be too close for me lol it's hard here to break into the job market, but an English accent...

Forum: New Zealand

Jul 13th 2015, 7:12 am

Replies: 32

Expat from Canada Moving To New Zealand

Views: 2,164

Posted By Poundstreetcrea

Re: Expat from Canada Moving To New Zealand

Haven't seen/watched sky I'n forever $90. Is a steel lol

Forum: New Zealand

Jul 13th 2015, 6:52 am

Replies: 32

Expat from Canada Moving To New Zealand

Views: 2,164

Posted By Poundstreetcrea

Re: Expat from Canada Moving To New Zealand

Calgary, and Canada is an amazing country! It has given me so many opportunities. Which I will be forever grateful. Cost of living is extremely extortionate, as many places are. But as you all can...

Forum: New Zealand

Jul 13th 2015, 6:31 am

Replies: 32

Expat from Canada Moving To New Zealand

Views: 2,164

Posted By Poundstreetcrea

Re: Expat from Canada Moving To New Zealand

Thank you so much Laura x that's such great info. Calgary, is pretty price too an.average 3 bed house in a nice not great suburb is close to $700000 and up our grocery bill is over 800.00 fortnightly...

Forum: New Zealand

Jul 13th 2015, 6:23 am

Replies: 32

Expat from Canada Moving To New Zealand

Views: 2,164

Posted By Poundstreetcrea

Re: Expat from Canada Moving To New Zealand

According to the blog most people live below poverty line, many expats feel trapped as cannot afford to leave, education is of poor qaulity, and even a 40 year migrant left in June happily back to UK...

Forum: New Zealand

Jul 13th 2015, 6:19 am

Replies: 32

Expat from Canada Moving To New Zealand

Views: 2,164

Posted By Poundstreetcrea

Re: Expat from Canada Moving To New Zealand

Thanks so much Bevs

Forum: New Zealand

Jul 13th 2015, 2:16 am

Replies: 32

Expat from Canada Moving To New Zealand

Views: 2,164

Posted By Poundstreetcrea

Re: Expat from Canada Moving To New Zealand

Thanks, its so great to hear positive feedback! I think Canterbury is the place for us! Looking forward to exploring!

Forum: New Zealand

Jul 13th 2015, 1:34 am

Replies: 32

Expat from Canada Moving To New Zealand

Views: 2,164

Posted By Poundstreetcrea

Re: Expat from Canada Moving To New Zealand

Thanks BEVS x

I sure will look into everything, The blog /comments I found were not on this site, but I found myself reading between the lines, especially as I find once people jump on the...

Forum: New Zealand

Jul 13th 2015, 12:10 am

Replies: 32

Expat from Canada Moving To New Zealand

Views: 2,164

Posted By Poundstreetcrea

Expat from Canada Moving To New Zealand

left England For Calgary Canada almost 17 years ago!
My husband has just been offered a job in Christchurch. In Construction (Drywaller and Taper)
I have been looking at blogs about New Zealand...

Showing results 1 to 12 of 12