BEVS

Pippalonghorn's husband is a sparkie I think. They really should look to make a move within New Zealand. Sparkies are in long term shortage here so they could look for employment elsewhere where things are not quite so $$$

pippalonghorn

Yes he is a sparky Bevs. He has been applying for jobs since we come here. We still think he is tied to his original job as he signed his contract when we were in England and the company got us over here. Its a 2 year contract. He has not had 1 reply from any jobs.

We have thought about relocating but it would mean moving the little one again. I think she has been through enough. We have the big move home next year too. Im trying to think of this as a working holiday. (but im not working )

My daughter had structered nursery from the age of 3 and so I think she is desperate to go to school. She needs it. So Im buying her the least amount of uniform she needs and she is going to school until we move. Im going to book an appointment with the school and let them know that we have no money spare for the contribution. If they dont like it and dont want her to go there then Ill teach her at home.

Robbie2010

If they tell you that your child can't go to the school because you can't pay the "donation", tell them to put it in writing and go see your MP.

Dashie

WTF is 'mathletics'?

moonie2011

It's a website where kids log on and do maths in a race with other kids from around the world, my kids love it

Tom1983

Don't mind me asking, what visa has he got?

pippalonghorn

He has a residency visa but not a permanent one.