New Zealand Climate
Nov 11th 2002, 11:22 am
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New Zealand Climate
Gday everyone
I am presently contmplating emigrating to Australia, but falling 5 short on the req points score (110). I could get a relative out there to sponser me for the extra 5, but I don't want to hassle them with the assurance bonds etc. Alternatively I have a good chance of a job in NZ, with a company I have worked for in the UK, but I don,t know all that much about NZ. My main query is regarding the weather as I hear it rains a lot. Is the climate better than that of the UK, as one of the reasons for wanting to emigrate is for an outdoor lifestyle. Is the summer time on North Island hotter than the UK, as the beaches look fantastic, better than the canaries, but how warm and how dry is the norm.
I am presently contmplating emigrating to Australia, but falling 5 short on the req points score (110). I could get a relative out there to sponser me for the extra 5, but I don't want to hassle them with the assurance bonds etc. Alternatively I have a good chance of a job in NZ, with a company I have worked for in the UK, but I don,t know all that much about NZ. My main query is regarding the weather as I hear it rains a lot. Is the climate better than that of the UK, as one of the reasons for wanting to emigrate is for an outdoor lifestyle. Is the summer time on North Island hotter than the UK, as the beaches look fantastic, better than the canaries, but how warm and how dry is the norm.
Nov 11th 2002, 11:55 am
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NZ weather is much better, it might rain a little more than London, but at least its warmer.
This is London: http://www.weather.com/outlook/trave...nthly/UKXX0085
This is Auckland: http://www.weather.com/outlook/trave...nthly/NZXX0003
Basically, Auckland winters are about 6-7 degrees warmer than London.
This is London: http://www.weather.com/outlook/trave...nthly/UKXX0085
This is Auckland: http://www.weather.com/outlook/trave...nthly/NZXX0003
Basically, Auckland winters are about 6-7 degrees warmer than London.
Nov 11th 2002, 11:03 pm
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Re: New Zealand Climate
Have a look at www.uktrader.net/nz/weather.htm.
"RobG" wrote in message
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> Gday everyone
> I am presently contmplating emigrating to Australia,
> but falling 5 short on the req points score (110). I
> could get a relative out there to sponser me for the
> extra 5, but I don't want to hassle them with the
> assurance bonds etc. Alternatively I have a good
> chance of a job in NZ, with a company I have worked
> for in the UK, but I don,t know all that much about
> NZ. My main query is regarding the weather as I hear
> it rains a lot. Is the climate better than that of
> the UK, as one of the reasons for wanting to
> emigrate is for an outdoor lifestyle. Is the summer
> time on North Island hotter than the UK, as the
> beaches look fantastic, better than the canaries,
> but how warm and how dry is the norm.
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
"RobG" wrote in message
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> Gday everyone
> I am presently contmplating emigrating to Australia,
> but falling 5 short on the req points score (110). I
> could get a relative out there to sponser me for the
> extra 5, but I don't want to hassle them with the
> assurance bonds etc. Alternatively I have a good
> chance of a job in NZ, with a company I have worked
> for in the UK, but I don,t know all that much about
> NZ. My main query is regarding the weather as I hear
> it rains a lot. Is the climate better than that of
> the UK, as one of the reasons for wanting to
> emigrate is for an outdoor lifestyle. Is the summer
> time on North Island hotter than the UK, as the
> beaches look fantastic, better than the canaries,
> but how warm and how dry is the norm.
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Nov 12th 2002, 7:29 am
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Re: New Zealand Climate
We live mid north island (Rotorua) - we have lemons growing in the garden -
do they grow in the open in the UK? Across on the coast it is alwaysat least
2c warmer. In winter it gets as low as -4c, but by 10am it is about 14c.
Places like East Cape (Gisborne), the Coromandel and Northland are warmer
than here (I would equate them with southern France, as they are on the same
latitude as there - or is it longtitude, you know what I mean). The far
north is sub tropical, so it does rain a lot, which makes it very green,
which makes it more appealling than a dust bowl (IMHO)
Auckland is the wettest city in NZ, Nelson on the South Island the sunniest
(but not the warmest, I think Whakatane wins that). We are 40 mins from the
Pacific Ocean and the beaches have to be seen to be believed. We are also
across the road from a fantastic lake (water temp 23c in the summer, 18c in
Winter) and 2 hours from ski fields bigger than the French alps (and NZ$300
for a season pass - £90!!!)
I guess it depends where the job is!
"Ben" wrote in message
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> Have a look at www.uktrader.net/nz/weather.htm.
> "RobG" wrote in message
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> >
> > Gday everyone
> > I am presently contmplating emigrating to Australia,
> > but falling 5 short on the req points score (110). I
> > could get a relative out there to sponser me for the
> > extra 5, but I don't want to hassle them with the
> > assurance bonds etc. Alternatively I have a good
> > chance of a job in NZ, with a company I have worked
> > for in the UK, but I don,t know all that much about
> > NZ. My main query is regarding the weather as I hear
> > it rains a lot. Is the climate better than that of
> > the UK, as one of the reasons for wanting to
> > emigrate is for an outdoor lifestyle. Is the summer
> > time on North Island hotter than the UK, as the
> > beaches look fantastic, better than the canaries,
> > but how warm and how dry is the norm.
> >
> > --
> > Posted via http://britishexpats.com
do they grow in the open in the UK? Across on the coast it is alwaysat least
2c warmer. In winter it gets as low as -4c, but by 10am it is about 14c.
Places like East Cape (Gisborne), the Coromandel and Northland are warmer
than here (I would equate them with southern France, as they are on the same
latitude as there - or is it longtitude, you know what I mean). The far
north is sub tropical, so it does rain a lot, which makes it very green,
which makes it more appealling than a dust bowl (IMHO)
Auckland is the wettest city in NZ, Nelson on the South Island the sunniest
(but not the warmest, I think Whakatane wins that). We are 40 mins from the
Pacific Ocean and the beaches have to be seen to be believed. We are also
across the road from a fantastic lake (water temp 23c in the summer, 18c in
Winter) and 2 hours from ski fields bigger than the French alps (and NZ$300
for a season pass - £90!!!)
I guess it depends where the job is!
"Ben" wrote in message
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> Have a look at www.uktrader.net/nz/weather.htm.
> "RobG" wrote in message
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> >
> > Gday everyone
> > I am presently contmplating emigrating to Australia,
> > but falling 5 short on the req points score (110). I
> > could get a relative out there to sponser me for the
> > extra 5, but I don't want to hassle them with the
> > assurance bonds etc. Alternatively I have a good
> > chance of a job in NZ, with a company I have worked
> > for in the UK, but I don,t know all that much about
> > NZ. My main query is regarding the weather as I hear
> > it rains a lot. Is the climate better than that of
> > the UK, as one of the reasons for wanting to
> > emigrate is for an outdoor lifestyle. Is the summer
> > time on North Island hotter than the UK, as the
> > beaches look fantastic, better than the canaries,
> > but how warm and how dry is the norm.
> >
> > --
> > Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Nov 12th 2002, 1:51 pm
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watch out for those Bl***y Sand flies!
Nov 12th 2002, 7:09 pm
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"Ian Guy" wrote in message news:...
> Winter) and 2 hours from ski fields bigger than the French alps (and NZ$300
> for a season pass - £90!!!)
I think you are probably joking. The largest skiing area in the world
is "Les Trois Vallees", in France. This gathers Val Thorens, Les
Menuires, Saint Martin de Belleville, Meribel, Mottaret and
Courchevel. This is neraly 700 kilometers of ski tracks. All of this
is available with a single skipass.
> Winter) and 2 hours from ski fields bigger than the French alps (and NZ$300
> for a season pass - £90!!!)
I think you are probably joking. The largest skiing area in the world
is "Les Trois Vallees", in France. This gathers Val Thorens, Les
Menuires, Saint Martin de Belleville, Meribel, Mottaret and
Courchevel. This is neraly 700 kilometers of ski tracks. All of this
is available with a single skipass.
Nov 13th 2002, 6:23 am
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OK, so what I meant to say was skifields as big as any French resort (the 3
valleys are 5 linked resorts if my memories are correct. What I alluded to
was this place http://www.turoa.co.nz/ (have a look, or better still go
there) - and it was NZ$278 for a season pass (so long as you booked it a
month before the season (March), which lasted until last weekend, with over
60 days of lovely fresh, deep powder). That's £84 for about 170 days, 50p a
day ain't bad for two decent resorts.
"John Doe" wrote in message
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> "Ian Guy" wrote in message
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> >
> > Winter) and 2 hours from ski fields bigger than the French alps (and
NZ$300
> > for a season pass - £90!!!)
> I think you are probably joking. The largest skiing area in the world
> is "Les Trois Vallees", in France. This gathers Val Thorens, Les
> Menuires, Saint Martin de Belleville, Meribel, Mottaret and
> Courchevel. This is neraly 700 kilometers of ski tracks. All of this
> is available with a single skipass.
valleys are 5 linked resorts if my memories are correct. What I alluded to
was this place http://www.turoa.co.nz/ (have a look, or better still go
there) - and it was NZ$278 for a season pass (so long as you booked it a
month before the season (March), which lasted until last weekend, with over
60 days of lovely fresh, deep powder). That's £84 for about 170 days, 50p a
day ain't bad for two decent resorts.
"John Doe" wrote in message
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> "Ian Guy" wrote in message
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> >
> > Winter) and 2 hours from ski fields bigger than the French alps (and
NZ$300
> > for a season pass - £90!!!)
> I think you are probably joking. The largest skiing area in the world
> is "Les Trois Vallees", in France. This gathers Val Thorens, Les
> Menuires, Saint Martin de Belleville, Meribel, Mottaret and
> Courchevel. This is neraly 700 kilometers of ski tracks. All of this
> is available with a single skipass.
Nov 13th 2002, 6:23 am
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Where, none round here, although develish in the Coromandel. We have trout
flies here!
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flies here!
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Nov 13th 2002, 10:49 am
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Rob - if it is an outdoors lifestyle you are looking for I don't think I know of a country more relevant than NZ. I lived in Oz for 17 years and NZ for 8 - both have much better weahter than the UK - and IMHO NZ has a more outdoorsly lifestyle - something htat comes from the people I think.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Nov 13th 2002, 9:26 pm
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Hi all
Thanks for all the replies - I do appreciate the time people have spent in posting to my Query - It has certainly widened my horizons to the the idea that its Aus or bust.
I obviously wouldn,t commit to NZ (or Aus) without visiting with my family, but at least I know now that the country that does seem to have suitable employment for me is worth considering as an alternative to the Australian dream. As much as Australia has to offer in the sunshine stakes its of no use to me if I can't maintain a similar standard of living for my family as in the UK. However if anyone who logs on here is familiar with the water treatment engineering industry in Aus please post your comments on here with regard to migrant employment prospects.
Cheers
Rob
Thanks for all the replies - I do appreciate the time people have spent in posting to my Query - It has certainly widened my horizons to the the idea that its Aus or bust.
I obviously wouldn,t commit to NZ (or Aus) without visiting with my family, but at least I know now that the country that does seem to have suitable employment for me is worth considering as an alternative to the Australian dream. As much as Australia has to offer in the sunshine stakes its of no use to me if I can't maintain a similar standard of living for my family as in the UK. However if anyone who logs on here is familiar with the water treatment engineering industry in Aus please post your comments on here with regard to migrant employment prospects.
Cheers
Rob
Nov 14th 2002, 7:31 am
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>On Wed, 13 Nov 2002 22:26:12 +0000, RobG wrote:
>Hi all
>Thanks for all the replies - I do appreciate the time people have spent
>in posting to my Query - It has certainly widened my horizons to the the
>idea that its Aus or bust.
>I obviously wouldn,t commit to NZ (or Aus) without visiting with my
>family, but at least I know now that the country that does seem to have
>suitable employment for me is worth considering as an alternative to the
>Australian dream. As much as Australia has to offer in the sunshine
>stakes its of no use to me if I can't maintain a similar standard of
>living for my family as in the UK.
It depends on how you define standard of living. On balance,
Australia is comparable to the UK but in terms of details it depends
on what you're looking for.
Australia's standard of living is I believe higher than New Zealand's.
Jeremy
>Hi all
>Thanks for all the replies - I do appreciate the time people have spent
>in posting to my Query - It has certainly widened my horizons to the the
>idea that its Aus or bust.
>I obviously wouldn,t commit to NZ (or Aus) without visiting with my
>family, but at least I know now that the country that does seem to have
>suitable employment for me is worth considering as an alternative to the
>Australian dream. As much as Australia has to offer in the sunshine
>stakes its of no use to me if I can't maintain a similar standard of
>living for my family as in the UK.
It depends on how you define standard of living. On balance,
Australia is comparable to the UK but in terms of details it depends
on what you're looking for.
Australia's standard of living is I believe higher than New Zealand's.
Jeremy
Nov 14th 2002, 12:04 pm
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Milford Sound, whilst waiting for our airplane to fly us back to Queenstown ate my ankles to the bone. Maybe they can smell tourists blood at 100 paces.
Nov 15th 2002, 10:32 pm
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What aspect of water treatment? My mate has just got a job servicing pumping
stations and I know there are jobs is this line and in drainage in general.
Standard of living. Yes you earn more in Oz, but you spend more too. We are
better off in NZ (in real terms) than in the UK, have more land, bigger
house and do more, and are NOT going back!
"RobG" wrote in message
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> Hi all
> Thanks for all the replies - I do appreciate the time people have spent
> in posting to my Query - It has certainly widened my horizons to the the
> idea that its Aus or bust.
> I obviously wouldn,t commit to NZ (or Aus) without visiting with my
> family, but at least I know now that the country that does seem to have
> suitable employment for me is worth considering as an alternative to the
> Australian dream. As much as Australia has to offer in the sunshine
> stakes its of no use to me if I can't maintain a similar standard of
> living for my family as in the UK. However if anyone who logs on here is
> familiar with the water treatment engineering industry in Aus please
> post your comments on here with regard to migrant employment prospects.
> Cheers
> Rob
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> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
stations and I know there are jobs is this line and in drainage in general.
Standard of living. Yes you earn more in Oz, but you spend more too. We are
better off in NZ (in real terms) than in the UK, have more land, bigger
house and do more, and are NOT going back!
"RobG" wrote in message
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> Hi all
> Thanks for all the replies - I do appreciate the time people have spent
> in posting to my Query - It has certainly widened my horizons to the the
> idea that its Aus or bust.
> I obviously wouldn,t commit to NZ (or Aus) without visiting with my
> family, but at least I know now that the country that does seem to have
> suitable employment for me is worth considering as an alternative to the
> Australian dream. As much as Australia has to offer in the sunshine
> stakes its of no use to me if I can't maintain a similar standard of
> living for my family as in the UK. However if anyone who logs on here is
> familiar with the water treatment engineering industry in Aus please
> post your comments on here with regard to migrant employment prospects.
> Cheers
> Rob
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Nov 17th 2002, 10:47 am
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Ian
I specialise in water treatment process design - ie. what chemicals to add and which equipment to use to turn raw water into drinking water. Although Aus seems to be having problems in the water treatment industry, there doesn't seem to be a demand for additionalled skilled migrants - I would struggle to get the 60 points as its not a true engineering discipline. However NZ appears to have several large companies who seem interested in recruiting from overseas/UK- hence my origional thread on New Zealands climate and generally how does the lifestyle compare to the Australian outdoor one.
I specialise in water treatment process design - ie. what chemicals to add and which equipment to use to turn raw water into drinking water. Although Aus seems to be having problems in the water treatment industry, there doesn't seem to be a demand for additionalled skilled migrants - I would struggle to get the 60 points as its not a true engineering discipline. However NZ appears to have several large companies who seem interested in recruiting from overseas/UK- hence my origional thread on New Zealands climate and generally how does the lifestyle compare to the Australian outdoor one.
Nov 19th 2002, 7:52 am
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They are v. outdoors here, especially in terms of 'lifestyle'.
Coming back to water there are several environmental issues that are causing
issues here (mid north island). Many Kiwi's, especially rurally, have septic
tanks, the sub-division of land/new developments have meant that some
waterways have become saturated with phosphates (I think!), therefore some
of these areas are having waste treatment facilities installed (likewise the
dairy farming areas around Taupo are having similar concerns re. cow waste
getting into Lake taupo and causing algae blooms)
Some towns (e.g. Tauranga where my mate works) are expanding at an almighty
rate, so they are building new pumps and treatment plants etc.) My advice
would be to have a look on www.nzjobs.co.nz and send your CV to a couple of
agencies and see what happens.
"RobG" wrote in message
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> Ian
> I specialise in water treatment process design - ie. what chemicals
> to add and which equipment to use to turn raw water into drinking
> water. Although Aus seems to be having problems in the water
> treatment industry, there doesn't seem to be a demand for
> additionalled skilled migrants - I would struggle to get the 60
> points as its not a true engineering discipline. However NZ appears
> to have several large companies who seem interested in recruiting
> from overseas/UK- hence my origional thread on New Zealands climate
> and generally how does the lifestyle compare to the Australian
> outdoor one.
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Coming back to water there are several environmental issues that are causing
issues here (mid north island). Many Kiwi's, especially rurally, have septic
tanks, the sub-division of land/new developments have meant that some
waterways have become saturated with phosphates (I think!), therefore some
of these areas are having waste treatment facilities installed (likewise the
dairy farming areas around Taupo are having similar concerns re. cow waste
getting into Lake taupo and causing algae blooms)
Some towns (e.g. Tauranga where my mate works) are expanding at an almighty
rate, so they are building new pumps and treatment plants etc.) My advice
would be to have a look on www.nzjobs.co.nz and send your CV to a couple of
agencies and see what happens.
"RobG" wrote in message
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> Ian
> I specialise in water treatment process design - ie. what chemicals
> to add and which equipment to use to turn raw water into drinking
> water. Although Aus seems to be having problems in the water
> treatment industry, there doesn't seem to be a demand for
> additionalled skilled migrants - I would struggle to get the 60
> points as its not a true engineering discipline. However NZ appears
> to have several large companies who seem interested in recruiting
> from overseas/UK- hence my origional thread on New Zealands climate
> and generally how does the lifestyle compare to the Australian
> outdoor one.
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
