anitah

Hi I am new, we are moving to tauranga in about 6 months time.

happynz

Hi Anita.

Welcome. There are some nice beaches in the area you are moving to.

anitah

How do i post a question on here?!:curse:

happynz

Isn't that a question?

anitah

ok! finally got it sussed! just wondered if anyone thinks that a salary of $63,000 is enough to live on in tauranga with two young children. also do we have to pay for schooling?

karonious

Hi Anita - welcome to the forum
Have some karma to start you off
Karen

anitah

thanks !!!!!

simonmarkellis

Hi Anitah and welcome to the forum! $63k isn't a bad wage, certainly manageable, just don't try and live the high life...

happynz

If you are referring to state schools the costs depend on the school and the ages of your children. There are of course the uniforms that are mandatory in almost all intermediate and high schools, school donations (varies, depending on the school), camp fees, stationary packs, etc...Private schools can cost a bomb.

anitah

thanks for replying. my kids will be 4 and 6 so the four year old will not start yet. state school is what we are looking for, we read about donations etc and thats what has worried us! also are they eligible for state education if we dont have residency, just a working visa/permit?

happynz

If you have a work permit your children will be eligible to attend state schools with no extraordinary fees, meaning you will pay the same as everyone else. Don't sweat it too much. The fees aren't too horrible at the primary school level.

littleal

Yes - if you have a work permit, you can apply for them to have a student permit/visa. The pre-schooler has to have a full visitor visa, not just the 6 month visa waiver that you get for a holiday. They don't start school until 5.

Alison

psa2570

Hi Anita, and welcome, I'm pretty new too but this is one awesome site with the most amazingly helpful people!
Have a fantastic time, Fiona

oops was signed on as OH ,pest.

Dreamer

Hi, welcome to the board

BEVS

Have some more karma.

Happy posting