Expat Kiwi

No need to go off the deep end.

I was asking if you go out after dark because you live in the boy racer capital of New Zealand and have never come across one. You've only been there a year and by the law of averages you're sure to one day.

Not sure where you got all that rubbish about moaning poms from, enjoy the sunshine.

ExKiwilass

I miss sizzlers.

Bo-Jangles

We all have our foibles?

It does tickle me, us Brits get slated in the media with TV programmes such as Jamie's School Dinners and the like beamed around the world. Thus everyone on the planet thinks we're all feeding our kids chicken nuggets and turkey twizzlers every day (not that I have ever even cooked or tasted one). Consequently half of NZ is of the opinion that we're all incapable of cooking and only eat junk and convenience foods; yet they'll see nothing wrong with their kids dining on cheerios and Sizzlers.

Lest we forget the many thousands of nefarious pies from the Dairy being consumed on the way to school for breakfast.

ExKiwilass

omg cheerios! you beotch! now I am drooling over cheerios. And pies. TRIPLE DROOL.

I have searched and searched in canada and found no products like either of them, probably thanks to their silly food laws

jmh

I think that is because of the British media though. Even the Brits 'back home' think the country is crap because of what the read and see in the media. Then they move to another country and get upset when they see the same crap there! LOL. It's a pity the ones left behind don't appreciate that the grass is not always greener (although in NZ it might be right now!)

Hmmm... Now I'm thinking about the saveloys I used to have as a kid.

ExKiwilass

saveloys.

balkanman

I think people should not move to another country thinking it is going to 100% permanent move but thinking that if it is going to be ok then you will stay but if not you are always able to come back to the country you left from. People make mistakes and wrong decisions and there is nothing to be ashamed, that's just life.

As for NZ I think people paint too bleak a picture of its future. The world will never be such a utopian paradise that a country like NZ would stop being an attractive destination for many people.

simonsi

Yes, all things and countries are relative

Genesis

We came here with a totally bridge burning attitude and with no intention of ever returning to the UK. It was a mindset we wanted to approach the move with, it worked for us. 'Failure not an option' type of thingy. NZ worked for us I believe because we worked so hard to make it work and the thought of returning to the UK was simply too dire. If we had the 'get up to go' to leave the UK for the plethora of reasons that we had it would have been a huge shame to return (for us anyway). Those problems about the UK that irked us would still be there. So NZ has delivered all we wanted and a wee bit more, inspite of all its problems and inspite of the problems we have had here..some quite large. NZ will either suit you or not. I see the positive and the negative side of living here. Luckily we are still well in credit on the positive account..very much so. AND all the problems of NZ continue around us fortunatly having very little impact upon our hamster wheely lives. The point where stuff starts getting to us personally on daily basis is the time to start thinking of moving on.

simonsi

Us too.

Mrs Pointer

This is the attitude we have. We sold our house and brought everything so we didn't "keep a foot" in the UK and we said we'd give it "two years no matter what".

We'll give it our best shot and we hope it works out (only been couple of months so still early days) but I'd not feel bad if a) it didn't work out or b) family circumstances change and we went back.

I just take each day as it comes.

crap coffee

http://www.fundforpeace.org/global/?q=fsi

from tonight news.

UKNZAUS

Us three! We sold the house, paid our bills, book flights and off we went. We had a mutual agreement (inc. our eldest son) to stick it for 2 years and then if one of us was still unhappy, we would start to look elsewhere. After 2 years I was unhappy, hubby and 3 kids were all settled. I 'took one for the team' and agreed to stay. Now, 4 years after arriving we are ALL looking at moving on once we have seen out our commitments and ties we have here. It will be sad to move on but exciting all the same.

I also refused to spend ANY of our dosh that we brought over with us, it is still sitting in the bank earning interest 4 years on. That is our nest-egg that we worked hard to claw together and I'm damn sure I'm not going to spend it on the crappy houses here. It's hard seeing it in the bank and watching all our friends visit family/friends in the UK or going somewhere hot/exotic, but it's my incentive to get out of this country.

I've seen too many people here put all of their money (with that cocky attitude) into houses/boats/expensive cars etc. and then the sh!t hits the fan and they're left with nothing. They all mocked me once upon a time, now I'm the one with a future, a goal, and the means to see it through

People can leave a country no problem, but they still bring that attitude with them that they can keep up with 'The Jones'. It's all about the attitude you have, and the game you play

Genesis

Sorry but what is wrong with spending your money on houses, boats or cars..further more why on earth do you deem it 'cocky'? I have put about $550k cash into my house..does that make me cocky then? Even more cocky perchance as I bought the house within a week of being here? Buying Kate a high end car must surely wang me right off your 'cocky scale'??

I don't care what my house may be worth today, I doubt it is worth what is cost me. But I have had the pleasure if owning a wonderful home. I personally do not like renting..certainly not for years. Not that there is ought wrong with renting. And I would never call people who choose to squirrel all their cash away and rent as cocky. So why do you call us cocky? Answers on a post card please.

UKNZAUS

Oooh I seem to have touched a nerve! That was in no way, shape or form directed at you, but if you want to take it personally, then that really is not my problem. It was a general post about people in general - no names or suggestions mentioned.

Also, I never said that all those people who choose to buy houses/boats/expensive cars are cocky - I said I had 'seen some'. That is not directed at anyone in particular.

Climb down off your high horse, it might hurt if you fall from way up there