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Forum: New Zealand Jan 28th 2013, 1:25 am
Replies: 14
Views: 782
Posted By DennisBergkamp
Re: Thinking of moving to Tauranga

Tauranga is pretty nice
I'd say 70k is plenty to live up there

Few places in the area to see such as Rotorua
not too far from Coromandel and Auckland too

Cant comment on nightlife as i've only...
Forum: New Zealand Jan 28th 2013, 1:21 am
Replies: 14
Views: 614
Posted By DennisBergkamp
Re: Uk passport renewed

I am in the same sitaution of having just had my UK passport renewed

Can you get the visa stickers entered at the Immigration office there and then in person? Or do you have to send the passport off...
Forum: New Zealand Jan 28th 2013, 12:38 am
Replies: 4
Views: 233
Posted By DennisBergkamp
Who to use for Small amount of Foreign Exchange?

Hi,

I usually ise NZ Forex to send money overseas - but i need to send a small amount, about $1000 over and the minimum they do is $2000

Are there any foreign exchange companies that do smaller...
Forum: New Zealand Dec 14th 2012, 4:02 am
Replies: 57
Views: 2,633
Posted By DennisBergkamp
Re: Flights to the UK best options - first trip back to the old "home"

Qantas had a sale on recently so i got for April

Welly to Sydney to Hong Kong to London - non stop with Qantas and British Airways flights

&

London to Singapore to Adelaide to Sydney to Welly -...
Forum: New Zealand Nov 30th 2012, 10:16 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,454
Posted By DennisBergkamp
Re: For those trying to renew UK Photo Driving License whilst being in NZ

I have no idea. I thought there was some transitional period. It only applies to tax on any interest on investments I think. In my case none. I pay normal income tax, code M via work. I'm only on the...
Forum: New Zealand Nov 30th 2012, 1:45 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,454
Posted By DennisBergkamp
Re: For those trying to renew UK Photo Driving License whilst being in NZ

I'll not renew it in that case
I'll carry the NZ and International Permit for now

I am still classed in the Non Resident witholding tax category, but aim to switch to NZ Resident Tax status. I think...
Forum: New Zealand Nov 29th 2012, 9:01 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,454
Posted By DennisBergkamp
Re: For those trying to renew UK Photo Driving License whilst being in NZ

International Permit was only $20 so i'll take it with me
I'll decide when i'm in the UK if i want to apply for the UK Photocard again
Forum: New Zealand Nov 29th 2012, 7:10 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,454
Posted By DennisBergkamp
Re: For those trying to renew UK Photo Driving License whilst being in NZ

I have a NZ License valid for another 9 years. I got the International Permit to cover me to drive in the UK next time i visit at Xmas and on a trip to AUS

So, when i next go back to the UK, can i...
Forum: New Zealand Nov 29th 2012, 9:03 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,454
Posted By DennisBergkamp
Re: For those trying to renew UK Photo Driving License whilst being in NZ

My photo card has expired but not the paper.
Do you mean the photo expiry date simonsi?
Forum: New Zealand Nov 29th 2012, 7:47 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,454
Posted By DennisBergkamp
For those trying to renew UK Photo Driving License whilst being in NZ

I emailed the DVLA and this is their response. Just sharing as i'm sure many will be/have been in the same situation where their UK Photocard has expired:


Thank you for your email received on...
Forum: New Zealand Oct 30th 2012, 9:12 am
Replies: 8
Views: 668
Posted By DennisBergkamp
Re: Travelling on UK Passport with Less Than 6 Months On it

I think the 4 weeks is what they say, but it should be quicker much similar to the application you made

Well i hope so at least!
Forum: New Zealand Oct 29th 2012, 8:52 am
Replies: 8
Views: 668
Posted By DennisBergkamp
Re: Travelling on UK Passport with Less Than 6 Months On it

i called up the expensive line for passports and they said it will take upto 4 weeks to process + delivery time.

As xmas is approaching i may wait until Jan when i have another 7 weeks to play with...
Forum: New Zealand Oct 29th 2012, 8:39 am
Replies: 10
Views: 682
Posted By DennisBergkamp
Re: Commuting from the Kapiti Coast

Nice one - that nice to know you dont have to leave at 630am or something as crazy as that!

I expect the usual delays would be:

Pukerua Bay
Mana
Traffic Lights near Porirua/Papakowhai
Tawa
then all...
Forum: New Zealand Oct 29th 2012, 7:07 am
Replies: 8
Views: 668
Posted By DennisBergkamp
Travelling on UK Passport with Less Than 6 Months On it

Hi,

I am visiting the UK from NZ on my UK passport which will have less than 6 months on it by the time i start the trip.

I will only be entering AUS on the way back to NZ and on the UK foreign...
Forum: New Zealand Oct 28th 2012, 4:01 am
Replies: 10
Views: 682
Posted By DennisBergkamp
Re: Commuting from the Kapiti Coast

Thanks for the replies

I wouldnt mind driving to Paraparaumu Station from Raumati, but there doesnt seem to be many parking spots there. They would probably be all taken by 730am. Unless there are...
Forum: New Zealand Oct 27th 2012, 7:44 am
Replies: 10
Views: 682
Posted By DennisBergkamp
Re: Commuting from the Kapiti Coast

The areas I would probably live in are Paraparaumu or Raumati

But from raumati you'll need to drive to the station or drive in I guess. Turning onto highway 1 at rush our from Raumati looks like no...
Forum: New Zealand Oct 27th 2012, 7:24 am
Replies: 10
Views: 682
Posted By DennisBergkamp
Commuting from the Kapiti Coast

Hi.

I live in Welly city at the moment, but I like the look of the Kapiti Coast.
It's the only decent place I could afford a house if I ever wanted to buy one.

I know you can catch a train from...
Forum: New Zealand Sep 1st 2012, 12:30 am
Replies: 4
Views: 373
Posted By DennisBergkamp
Re: Withholding and Resident Withholding Tax - Whats the Difference?

Thanks for the info about the PIE - sounds good. Especially if there are no fees associated. Might shop around and see what's out there

However, do i have to switch to NZ Resident Withholding Tax...
Forum: New Zealand Aug 30th 2012, 10:26 am
Replies: 4
Views: 373
Posted By DennisBergkamp
Re: Withholding and Resident Withholding Tax - Whats the Difference?

thanks for that
Resident Withholding seems quite steep!

I'll call IRD and see what i have to pay

I'll hardly get any interest on my money with a 30% tax hit - not that i have saved much

I need to...
Forum: New Zealand Aug 29th 2012, 11:12 am
Replies: 4
Views: 373
Posted By DennisBergkamp
Withholding and Resident Withholding Tax - Whats the Difference?

Hi,

I recently got residency and my bank asked if i want to change to Resident Withholding Tax or stick with Withholding Tax?

It only applies to the $7 of interest i get on any small savings i...
Forum: New Zealand Aug 21st 2012, 10:34 am
Replies: 69
Views: 5,468
Posted By DennisBergkamp
Re: Would I move to NZ tomorrow if I knew what I know now?

Its all about Wolves, The Albion and the Pub in the Midlands...after the dole queue

But as someone already said there are worse places

Such as parts of London, Liverpool, Leeds and Glasgow

But i...
Forum: New Zealand Aug 19th 2012, 3:52 am
Replies: 69
Views: 5,468
Posted By DennisBergkamp
Re: Would I move to NZ tomorrow if I knew what I know now?

I came here as i'm from the Black Country....the biggest shithole in the Western World (yam needs to go there to see for yam self)

I wouldn't mind the South West (Bristol) or living in Islington...
Forum: New Zealand Aug 16th 2012, 8:00 am
Replies: 35
Views: 3,324
Posted By DennisBergkamp
Re: NZ Pros and Cons

The Kopu bridge now has 2 lanes so its a bit better now.
Traffic goes both ways unlike before
Forum: New Zealand / NZ Update Aug 13th 2012, 8:34 am
Replies: 4
Views: 925
Posted By DennisBergkamp
I got PR - been here 22 months

Hello all,

I came here on a Silver Fern and today i got a sticker for PR.

I have had a good time in NZ. It was hard at the start, just getting used to the Kiwi way and making mates.

And things are...
Forum: New Zealand Aug 8th 2012, 9:12 am
Replies: 39
Views: 2,586
Posted By DennisBergkamp
Re: Anyone else moving to Oz?

Are you applying through Aussie immigration from scratch when you move to Aus?

Just wondering, as I might head to AUs in future, but i might have to wait till i get a Kiwi passport
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