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Aug 12th 2006, 7:43 am

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I just answered this on another thread-:-) well hubby is into the fire and security business, I'm into any of following, NNEB childcare, Dip. in specific learning difficulties-teaching dyslexic kids, Tesol. cert. teaching English to speakers of other languages. Not sure NZ recognises any of my qualifications. It seems to me that unless you have a degree or qual. from NZ, they don't recognise your qualifications . Hope someone might be able to correct me on that though.

What about your work?

thanks for replying,
hubby is a gasfitter and plumber, which seems to be on their list of skill shortages, so we are pursuing that route. as for myself i'm a learning supprt assistant for mainstream and special needs a children. i have 3 a'levels a nd british sign language stage 2 but these hold no value in our quest to obtain a visa. i'd better not divorce him eh!

Aug 12th 2006, 7:55 am

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Hi Terri,

Lucky you at lease Alice is keen that will make the transition easier I'm sure! We went out to NZ in April/May for 3 weeks hols and Cydney loved it, but she's a bit of a worrier and doesn't like the thought of leaving friends and pony! She'll be fine with it but will go through "Kevin the Teenager" routine no doubt!
My hubby's a kiwi, moved back to UK when he was 7, finally decided now is the time to return! Thank God! Can't stand it here in the UK - especially where we live! So I have to go through all the same processes as anyone else but it's only for me - I'm applying for residency and the kids get citizenship by descent. Another reason to go - then they'll have UK and NZ passports which opens up Australia and Europe for them - pretty much covers it!

How far on are you with your application?

Caroline

i thought cornwall was supposed to be lovely, we live in basildon essex in the nice part. is there a nice part? its awfull at times ,minimotos the lot , although they have ceased a little since i went out dressed head to toe i n blaCK carrying a large stick with a nail on the end. hope you dont have to have to be mentally assessed for nz .LOL. it seems that you may have an easier time getting out there than us , we are looking for sponsership for hubby- gasfitter and plumber, so we are at the very early stages yet. however cant stop thinking about it constantly its doing my blooming head in!
hear from you soon terri

Aug 12th 2006, 7:59 am

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Hi Terri
We went out to check the place out but only did North and we are off to South (Blenheim) to live. I am an only child and my Dad died aged 59. Mum is 70 now I know how much parental pressure there is but hang on in there!. the separation anxiety with my Mum begun a few months ago and I know it is all part of the process.
Be consistent in your positive attitude to immigration and hopefully she will eventually come round!
LOL Dawn

hi dawn,
hope i havent asked you this before (cant keep track on people im talking to and questions i'm asking) what route are you pursuing in your quest for a visa?
terri

Aug 12th 2006, 2:45 pm

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hi dawn,
hope i havent asked you this before (cant keep track on people im talking to and questions i'm asking) what route are you pursuing in your quest for a visa?
terri

Hi Terri
EOi submitted Nov
Selected Dec
ITA sent in 6th April without job offer
Job obtained! 6th June
Still waiting for my medical clearence (Aaagh, raised Liver function tests!! the rest of the family cleared!!!)
House on market!!!
Bound for Blenheim ASAP!!!!! :scared:

Aug 12th 2006, 3:55 pm

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[QUOTE=terri-f]alice will be 14 on 25 aug she is one of the youngest in her year group . my 18yr son is reluctant to go so i'm wondering wether to get him settled in uni in uk in oct 07 before we go out to nz. my 20yr old is in her last year of uni so is self sufficient anyway and is encouraging us to emmigrate.

Hi Terri,
Your daughter could really benefit from the term timing in NZ. We came to the UK from NZ and my son's birthday is 28 Aug had to go straight into year 7 coming from a primary in Wellington where he hadn't even earned his pen point (he was still using a pencil). Big culture shock for him. My oldest has gone to Uni in Wellington (it is hard him being 12,000 miles away) But he does have other family support and we fly him back twice a year.
NZ uni's do have a good reputation, fees depend on which courses and modules you choose. My son's were about $4,500.
Good luck with your move
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Aug 12th 2006, 4:24 pm

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hubby had raised liver test (world cup to blame)England flop out, upset but when you have to pass a liver test it helped!!!!
hubby stopped off the beer and passed the test with flying colours, good old livers can heal very easily!!!
We move out of house thursday,live with friends for one week and fly out 28th :scared:
we have three children 16,11,and 4 will find school when we find house!
one hell of a adventure

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Aug 12th 2006, 5:04 pm

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Jane

Oh don't - had medical last Tuesday - didn't even know about the liver function test - am dreading the result! If it fails can you go on the wagon and have just that bit redone or do you have to pay for all the tests all over again when "clean?!"

Thought they were a country of beer swillers and wine quaffers anyway?!

Aug 12th 2006, 7:54 pm

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I TOTALLY cut out alcohol for 6 weeks and my gamma gt went up!!!! So mine is not related to alcohol!!! Not a big drinker anyway!!!
I had my gaul bladder removed in December so slim possibility its related to that anyway NZIS want me to see a specialist so I am off for a private consultation on 21st oh the joys!!!!! I work for the NHS and we seem to take EVERYTHING into UK!!!!!!

Aug 19th 2006, 10:31 am

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alice will be 14 on 25 aug she is one of the youngest in her year group . my 18yr son is reluctant to go so i'm wondering wether to get him settled in uni in uk in oct 07 before we go out to nz. my 20yr old is in her last year of uni so is self sufficient anyway and is encouraging us to emmigrate.

Hi Terri,
Your daughter could really benefit from the term timing in NZ. We came to the UK from NZ and my son's birthday is 28 Aug had to go straight into year 7 coming from a primary in Wellington where he hadn't even earned his pen point (he was still using a pencil). Big culture shock for him. My oldest has gone to Uni in Wellington (it is hard him being 12,000 miles away) But he does have other family support and we fly him back twice a year.
NZ uni's do have a good reputation, fees depend on which courses and modules you choose. My son's were about $4,500.
Good luck with your move
KAZ

thanks kaz for your reply,
hope you dont mind me asking but why did you come to the uk from nz?what course is you son doing at uni?
terri

Aug 19th 2006, 12:18 pm

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We are moving mid September my 3 boys will are 14, 13 and 10, just finished years 9, 8 and 5. Their birthdays are February, March and May. They will start school in February 2007 in years 10, 9 and 6. They will attended school for a few weeks before Christmas for the school to assess them. Our daughter is 16 and has just completed her GCSEs (year 11), here in UK. Her birthday is in November. She will start year 12 in NZ in February so she will be 17 and older than her classmates - she is not worried at all.

liz , before we make a decision about emi to nz i want to find a good school that offers drama as an option for alice who will be in year 10 in sept. she has been recognised as gifted and talented in that area and i would hate for her not to follow this. however i'm having trouble locating a school that has a strong drama dept. i was wondering if you had any info at all that would help me.
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Aug 19th 2006, 7:05 pm

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Lots of the school web sites I have looked on all seem to be very much into drama, sports and music, which is fantastic for my kids as this is what they excel in. I have got separate references from my children's drama, sports and music teachers, both in and out of school and am hoping the new schools will (when I find one) take on board their talent's!