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Forum: Australia
Oct 5th 2014, 5:05 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 9,933
Posted By Philzbub

Re: A move from Auckland to Adelaide??? Thoughts please.

Thanks everyone. That's great.
Forum: Australia
Oct 5th 2014, 9:56 am
Replies: 20
Views: 9,933
Posted By Philzbub

Re: A move from Auckland to Adelaide??? Thoughts please.

Thanks to all for those words of wisdom, some great tips, and advice, given.

I'm not sure on visas at this point - we're only on working visas here still at the minute! I must get round to doing...
Forum: Australia
Oct 3rd 2014, 7:54 am
Replies: 20
Views: 9,933
Posted By Philzbub

Arrow A move from Auckland to Adelaide??? Thoughts please.

Hi all,

A bit of background first. We are a family, husband, wife and two young daughters(3 1/2yo and 16month old). We've been in NZ, on the North Shore (just outside of Auckland) for two and a...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 4th 2014, 6:35 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,610
Posted By Philzbub

Talking Re: Anyone up in Orewa/Hatfields Beach area?

Cheers bearskin, yes our thoughts are there too... We do like the pubs in browns bay.. Or bars i should say. Speakers corner is good value for a pint too!! ;)
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 3rd 2014, 9:02 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,085
Posted By Philzbub

Cool Re: Dehumidfier?

Hi Laura,

Haven't read all the responses but I'm sure most people will be of the same opinion - dehumidifier is a must. Spend what you can on one too. Always check trademe and try and pick a good...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 3rd 2014, 6:58 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,610
Posted By Philzbub

Re: Anyone up in Orewa/Hatfields Beach area?

Thanks Sparkleydiva, appreciate your comments.. thanks for the speedy reply. Was surprised at an hour just to get to Takapuna... :-/ :thumbdown: traffic is the one downside here, but it ain't gonna...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 3rd 2014, 5:39 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,610
Posted By Philzbub

Question Anyone up in Orewa/Hatfields Beach area?

Hi BE's,

Everyone recovering from a good public holiday weekend? Now the 5 month stretch begins before we get another one!! :(

Anyway, to get back on track...
I'm wanting to hear experiences...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 15th 2013, 8:56 am
Replies: 0
Views: 522
Posted By Philzbub

Arrow 2x South Island jobs going...

Hi everyone... Thought I would throw this out there..

We have two south island sales roles vacant.

Firstly, before you go any further, you will need Medical Device sales experience OR a...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 4th 2013, 6:51 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,354
Posted By Philzbub

Lightbulb Re: A bit of advices please

This may help you get a realistic idea of take home pay. http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/salary-tax-calculator/ it is pretty accurate, not to the penny for some reason, but close enough to gauge.

Phil.
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 4th 2013, 6:34 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,354
Posted By Philzbub

Talking Re: A bit of advices please

Ok, first off, I have to say, I'm on the North Island in Auckland so I can't give you too much guidance there, I think the south island is a bit cheaper living but I'm not sure by how much.

Rent...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 4th 2013, 6:09 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,354
Posted By Philzbub

Cool Re: A bit of advices please

Of course, no problem at all... Cheers
Phil.
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 4th 2013, 7:20 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,354
Posted By Philzbub

Smile Re: A bit of advices please

List the budget then and I'll tell you how close or far out you are... :-)

I did the same before I came out too... had it all planned out nicely in Excel.. and boom!! SHOCKER!! its not that bad.....
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 4th 2013, 6:11 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,354
Posted By Philzbub

Smile Re: A bit of advices please

Hi there, where about would you be living/working.

We have very similar incomes so I could give you a pretty good idea.

As you don't have dependants, you should be fine. Look to pay between...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 10th 2012, 7:36 am
Replies: 2
Views: 573
Posted By Philzbub

Thumbs down Shipper: Dont use F+N worldwide!!!

For anyone in the process of getting quotes on shipping furniture, which I know is tricky knowing who to pick.. We used F+N Worldwide and had a few customer service issues with them. They used some...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 9th 2012, 8:25 am
Replies: 48
Views: 5,720
Posted By Philzbub

Wink Re: UK to NZ - August 2012

Well w're half way roughly.. Jut arrived at Hong Kong airport, so far so good. Our little girl slept for the majority of that flight so that was a god send!! Now for the second leg to Auckland!! :-/....
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 2nd 2012, 7:29 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,704
Posted By Philzbub

Arrow Re: Those with PR - were you sure you were going for good?

Oh
Sounds a joy!! :o oh well too late now!! I'll let you know in due course of I find this the case at my place! :confused:
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 1st 2012, 8:54 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 5,720
Posted By Philzbub

Cool Re: UK to NZ - August 2012

A quick update for those interested: We've booked accommodation in Takapuna for when we arrive! Car sorted too for when we land...7 Large suitcases to lug to the airport all packed, plus hand...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 31st 2012, 6:29 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,704
Posted By Philzbub

Question Re: Those with PR - were you sure you were going for good?

Hi Clappy! Just a quick one... whats wrong with the working practices in NZ?? :blink: I'm about to start work in Auckland on 13th August... what should i be prepared for?? :(
Phil.
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 31st 2012, 6:15 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,041
Posted By Philzbub

Cool Re: London - Auckland Flights

Hi Mike,

I've just done all this research recently and found AirNZ to be the most generous if you go premium economy. They'll give you (and any other person travelling in your party, inc. an...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 20th 2012, 6:41 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,852
Posted By Philzbub

Cool Re: What did you do for short term rental?

Glad to be of service!!:thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 20th 2012, 6:37 am
Replies: 27
Views: 3,389
Posted By Philzbub

Wink Re: Advice please on what to do about my house!

No they wouldn't to see it. On their paperwork it will just advise you to let your mortgage provider know you are renting otherwise you could be in breach of your mortgage conditions blah blah blah!...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 19th 2012, 5:16 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 3,389
Posted By Philzbub

Red face Re: Advice please on what to do about my house!

Hi Trish

We're doing exactly this now. I'm renting our house out until we know for sure we like Auckland, New Zealand so we have something to come back to if needed. If you need to sell it to get...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 17th 2012, 1:15 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,852
Posted By Philzbub

Talking What did you do for short term rental?

:thumbsup:Hi BE's

Just wanted to get some feedback on what people did for short term rentals on arrival, and worked best etc. I appreciate some will have had relatives etc so stayed with them, we...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 14th 2012, 6:58 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 3,216
Posted By Philzbub

Wink Re: Flight suggestions please....

Thanks everyone! We booked the airNZ flights in the end, Premium economy, via Hong Kong rather than LA - as they were another £400 or there abouts! So we leave on the 8th of August and land on the...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 12th 2012, 7:56 am
Replies: 48
Views: 5,720
Posted By Philzbub

Cool Re: UK to NZ - August 2012

Hey I'm intrigued by your physcic powers!!!:blink: I only found out late last night (uk time) the date I was starting work!! :eek: who is this???:rofl:

Anyway to answer your question fly late on...
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