New Zealand to Canada aye/eh.
Jan 7th 2012, 10:26 pm
#31
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Re: New Zealand to Canada aye/eh.
[QUOTE=irish_eyes;9827366]
I used to have a pet Weta. It was called Nut.
Yes I'm really spoiled cos there aren't any bugs here really
But I don't want to keep rubbing it in so I'll just say: don't come here, it sucks, honest. MB or Ontario will be waaaaaaaay better 
Haha understood. Have you been to Manitoba? Work is important for sure. I don't know anything about MB except it's freeezing in winter, and many bugs in summer, but hopefully someone else can come along and help.
Yes I've been to Winnipeg and yes it was freezing when I was there. Didnt spend a great deal of time there as we were just passing through on a greyhound bus to get to Toronto.
I've just got to grips with the bugs here to be honest (almost 4 years) Even saw my first Weta last month. Thankfully I got to it just in time, as my babyy was about to bite its head off
Yes I've been to Winnipeg and yes it was freezing when I was there. Didnt spend a great deal of time there as we were just passing through on a greyhound bus to get to Toronto.
I've just got to grips with the bugs here to be honest (almost 4 years) Even saw my first Weta last month. Thankfully I got to it just in time, as my babyy was about to bite its head off
Yes I'm really spoiled cos there aren't any bugs here really
But I don't want to keep rubbing it in so I'll just say: don't come here, it sucks, honest. MB or Ontario will be waaaaaaaay better
Jan 7th 2012, 10:33 pm
#32
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Re: New Zealand to Canada aye/eh.
[QUOTE=Kiwilass;9827374]
mmmmmmmmmmmmm now you have me thinking I should widen my search 
I actually kept the weta for a few days but had to set it free! They are kinda cute to be honest.
I actually kept the weta for a few days but had to set it free! They are kinda cute to be honest.
Jan 7th 2012, 10:38 pm
#33
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Re: New Zealand to Canada aye/eh.
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I know and they're all prehistoric and shit. And endangered. bless their little, delicate legs and spindly eyes.
Jan 7th 2012, 11:35 pm
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Re: New Zealand to Canada aye/eh.
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So did you do the move alone or with family? What are the sports like on the Telly? What beer do u drink? Have you returned to nz since you've been there and was it affordable? What is the Chinese takeaway like?
Oh my god, I've asked more questions than my 6 year old.
Oh my god, I've asked more questions than my 6 year old.
Jan 7th 2012, 11:50 pm
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Re: New Zealand to Canada aye/eh.
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story...ch-for-decades
http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/03/11/b...-preparedness/
Jan 8th 2012, 12:38 am
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Re: New Zealand to Canada aye/eh.
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1. Alone.
2. No idea.
They had pretty good coverage of the Rugby World Cup but cricket seems hard to find. Maybe check with Oink.
3. Lager Do they still have rheineck? Here I really like Whistler Honey Lager and um, all other lagers. I'm not super fussy. They have steinlager here but I haven't seen any other NZ beers
4. Yes and it was $$$$. At least now they have a direct flight on Air NZ. Usual thing - it's pricier @ xmas etc. Also, not as long as from europe - around 14-17 hours.
5. haha depends where you are. Where I live there's loads of loads of takeaway (they call it takeout here) choices but nz style chinese takeaway? Let's jsut say I reaaaaaaaaaaaaaally miss wontons and am yet to find nz style ones here. waaaaaah.
HOwever the excellent sushi etc makes up for it.
*these generalisations only apply to Vancouver & surrounds. Any attempt to apply them to the rest of Canada is at the user's own risk.
2. No idea.
They had pretty good coverage of the Rugby World Cup but cricket seems hard to find. Maybe check with Oink.3. Lager
Do they still have rheineck? Here I really like Whistler Honey Lager and um, all other lagers. I'm not super fussy. They have steinlager here but I haven't seen any other NZ beers4. Yes and it was $$$$. At least now they have a direct flight on Air NZ. Usual thing - it's pricier @ xmas etc. Also, not as long as from europe - around 14-17 hours.
5. haha depends where you are. Where I live there's loads of loads of takeaway (they call it takeout here) choices but nz style chinese takeaway? Let's jsut say I reaaaaaaaaaaaaaally miss wontons and am yet to find nz style ones here. waaaaaah.
HOwever the excellent sushi etc makes up for it.*these generalisations only apply to Vancouver & surrounds. Any attempt to apply them to the rest of Canada is at the user's own risk.
Last edited by ExKiwilass; Jan 8th 2012 at 12:52 am.
Jan 12th 2012, 5:14 pm
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Re: New Zealand to Canada aye/eh.
Is it lack of work that's driving you out of NZ? Just curious as to what your reasons are. Feel free to ignore me, I'm nosey. 
I think my quality of life is better here, but I don't live in Real Canada - I don't have to deal with cold winters etc.
There's a growing Kiwi/Aussie expat community in Vancouver. THink Hell's Pizza, Anzac Day celebrations (booze ups), stuff like that. My friends all seem to be working and doing well in the trades, or as professionals. Have no idea about electrician work. Hopefully someone can come along soon & advise you.
I think my quality of life is better here, but I don't live in Real Canada - I don't have to deal with cold winters etc.There's a growing Kiwi/Aussie expat community in Vancouver. THink Hell's Pizza, Anzac Day celebrations (booze ups), stuff like that. My friends all seem to be working and doing well in the trades, or as professionals. Have no idea about electrician work. Hopefully someone can come along soon & advise you.
Must be time for another roadie.......
Jan 13th 2012, 10:12 am
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Re: New Zealand to Canada aye/eh.
What's wrong with Canadian pizza?
