Forum: New Zealand
Today, 4:40 am
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Replies: 142
Views: 6,663
Re: Affordability of houses: NZ v UK
I suspect Hamilton will become a satellite of Auckland. Once you get a commuter train in, prices will sky rocket. I have clients based there who travel to Auckland to do business.
Plenty of...
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Forum: New Zealand
May 18th 2013, 12:10 am
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Replies: 13
Views: 311
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Forum: New Zealand
May 17th 2013, 11:35 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 311
Re: Lifestyle Block - Do's and don'ts?
DUP, I'm pretty sure I saw reed bed filtration at the Manukau Botanic Gardens. It was very small scale, but it might show precedence (if it's not too late now).
I'd love a lifestyle block but I...
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Forum: New Zealand
May 17th 2013, 9:51 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 127
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Forum: New Zealand
May 17th 2013, 9:50 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,036
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Forum: New Zealand
May 17th 2013, 9:46 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 191
Re: Ice rink Auckland
Yep, Paradise in Botany and Avondale
I use to go to the Botany one as a kid and I'm 50 now so it might have changed!:lol:
http://www.paradice.co.nz/contact-us.aspx
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Forum: New Zealand
May 16th 2013, 9:00 am
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Replies: 24
Views: 843
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Forum: New Zealand
May 16th 2013, 1:51 am
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Replies: 142
Views: 6,663
Re: Affordability of houses: NZ v UK
Yeah, I've been looking at properties on Waiheke. You can buy a one bed bach for $500,000+. Of course it's the land you are buying. Agents are pricing them in the hope of attracting big bucks from...
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Forum: New Zealand / The Sheep Dip
May 15th 2013, 9:27 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 201
Re: UK full driving licence query
When I insured through the AA I hadn't got my NZ licence yet. I checked with them when they quoted and it didn't affect the cost of the premium but pumped up the excess charge. You can pay for the...
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Forum: New Zealand
May 15th 2013, 9:20 pm
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Replies: 24
Views: 843
Re: first morning of bad weeping windows
Probably depends a bit on how big your windows are and how busy your mornings. My stepmother wipes them down every morning. I have floor to ceiling windows in all my rooms so this would take all...
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Forum: New Zealand
May 12th 2013, 10:53 pm
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Replies: 142
Views: 6,663
Re: Affordability of houses: NZ v UK
Yeah, most of my friends from school have lived overseas, some for many years like me. Some return to NZ, others like my brother chose to live in East London (go figure).
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Forum: New Zealand
May 12th 2013, 10:44 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 255
Re: Transit through Shanghai Pudong
I can't answer that, but they did take a credit card. I'm guessing they'll take USD and Euro. You may be able to find out on their website.
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Forum: New Zealand
May 11th 2013, 11:20 pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 773
Re: Duck Hunters
I had a friend who was into duck hunting and it sounded like little more than a male bonding exercise. Not many ducks were shot.
I don't like hunting for sport, but I do remember going on camp...
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Forum: New Zealand
May 11th 2013, 11:13 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 657
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Forum: New Zealand
May 11th 2013, 11:09 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 255
Re: Transit through Shanghai Pudong
I transited through there about 5 years ago. I didn't have to change terminals though. Had to get luggage re-checked through. There wasn't much to do or see but the surroundings were of a good...
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Forum: New Zealand
May 11th 2013, 10:25 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 436
Re: bank accounts
Yeah I have a British credit card that charges no fees on overseas transactions. It's through Santander.
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Forum: New Zealand
Apr 29th 2013, 8:24 am
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,237
Re: Cost of living questionnaire
Well, MOST of Auckland I think.
Auckland Central
Franklin
Manukau
North Shore
Papakura
Round here half the piles disappear before they are collected. Seems a good way of recycling people's cast...
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Forum: New Zealand
Apr 28th 2013, 8:47 pm
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,237
Re: Cost of living questionnaire
Auckland has inorganic rubbish collections about once a year that are free. Details here: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/environmentwaste/rubbishrecycling/Pages/inorganiccollections.aspx
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Forum: New Zealand
Apr 28th 2013, 4:30 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 294
Re: Online shopping
Here's the link to the NZ Post Service You Shop:
http://www.nzpost.co.nz/products-services/online-shopping/youshop
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Forum: New Zealand
Apr 28th 2013, 4:27 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 294
Online shopping
I just wanted to draw attention to this article in the Herald: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/opinion/news/article.cfm?c_id=466&objectid=10880149
As well as some useful suggestions for shopping in the...
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Forum: New Zealand
Apr 28th 2013, 1:35 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 757
Re: No pets in rentals at harcourts!
As soon as your OH starts work get him to bring up the subject in a friendly way with his work colleagues. They may be able to offer local suggestions. It often happens that way here, through word...
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Forum: New Zealand
Apr 27th 2013, 8:45 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 518
Re: Transferring GP/Medical Records
Hi. I was in a similar position. Moved to UK in 1986, moved back in 2011!! I felt very much like a Brit which is why I came to this forum like you. I have dual nationality and spent the same...
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Forum: New Zealand
Apr 26th 2013, 4:46 am
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,337
Re: Ageing Chinese Migrants A Concern?
The problem is that some people do contribute even though they don't get a salary. I know one Chinese family where Grandma has moved out here to look after the children while both the parents work. ...
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Forum: New Zealand
Apr 26th 2013, 4:42 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 568
Re: Panic
I found learning meditation techniques helped me to deal with panic attacks. Hard to do at first but it became easier as time went on.
Exercise also helps me to deal with stressful moments.
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Forum: New Zealand
Apr 26th 2013, 4:40 am
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Replies: 13
Views: 582
Re: Emigrating with debt
When I worked out my numbers the loss of the tax free allowance was balanced out by not having to pay NI at 12%.
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