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Originally Posted by pompeymike
Excellent information, keep it coming!
Mike For school searching: http://www.ero.govt.nz/ is the NZ 'equivalent' of the UK's ofsted. There is a search facility on the LHS of the homepage to search for all the schools in a particular area. You can then access the latest reports. Schools in NZ have a decile ranking, which I believe is mainly based on the socio-economic profile of the intake/area, 1 being the lowest and 10 the highest rank. Home Educators: www.home.school.nz Steiner schools in NZ: http://www.ch.steiner.school.nz/dire...mes/nzrss.html |
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Originally Posted by sunshine_and_rain
Don't think so - there is one in OZ though and can get stuff shipped here - hang on i'll check - just have always used trade-me - nope just checked and there isn't one. Maybe I need to start one? LOL? ( a quiet whisper now as well - this not negative - before anyone jumps on me - just an observation/personal opinion - however all of us POMS do have the sme observation - there are no proper sausages in NZ either - well not great tasty scrummy ones like we are used to - not sure why 'cause the meat is just superb, but sausages are just not as nice, and you can't get gammon steaks either - well not great big thick ones like we are used to - there I said it - not intended to start world war 1 - so as I said JUST an opinion - and a whispered one) ;)
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A couple of relocation companies I got from someone I met at the south west meet. They organise somewhere for you to stay when you first arrive (hotel, motel, holiday home), hire car, they buy in startup groceries to your requirements and once you're settled they show you around the place to familiarise yourself with it, find out where the shops, agencies etc. are.That's all for £140. For £200 they will also find you a school for your kids in a 'zoned' (i.e. high demand) area.
http://www.relocationgroupnz.com/ http://www.housesnz.com Phyl |
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For finding your way around Auckland, Maxx is the new name for Public Transport info, journey planner, bus routes, timetables etc that has been taken over from Rideline.
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Inland Revenue Department
When you start work in NZ you should register with your local IRD office, who will issue you with an IRD or tax file number. To apply for your IRD number you need to complete an IRD form and send a copy of your passport. (www.ird.govt.nz or freephone 0800-227 774) IRD numbers are usually issued within 5 working days. Info courtesy of 'Living and Working in New Zealand' by Mark Hempshell (www.survivalbooks.net). |
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Not sure if this is already in here but just in case it isn't http://www.emigratenz.org/ a website on emigrating to NZ...:D
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Originally Posted by sunshine_and_rain
Don't think so - there is one in OZ though and can get stuff shipped here - hang on i'll check - just have always used trade-me - nope just checked and there isn't one. Maybe I need to start one? LOL? ( a quiet whisper now as well - this not negative - before anyone jumps on me - just an observation/personal opinion - however all of us POMS do have the sme observation - there are no proper sausages in NZ either - well not great tasty scrummy ones like we are used to - not sure why 'cause the meat is just superb, but sausages are just not as nice, and you can't get gammon steaks either - well not great big thick ones like we are used to - there I said it - not intended to start world war 1 - so as I said JUST an opinion - and a whispered one) ;)
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Originally Posted by Bo-Jangles
For finding your way around Auckland, Maxx is the new name for Public Transport info, journey planner, bus routes, timetables etc that has been taken over from Rideline.
Maxx http://www.fullers.co.nz Others of note are: http://traffic.transit.govt.nz/ - Auckland traffic http://www.holidayparks.co.nz - Holiday parks http://www.yellowpages.co.nz - Yellow pages http://www.realenz.co.nz - Real estate site http://www.trademe.co.nz - THE NZ auction site. Better than eBay. http://www.mtruapehu.co.nz - Skiing/boarding on Mt Ruapehu http://www.snow.co.nz - Boarding/skiing info for all NZ http://www.snowplanet.co.nz - indoor boarding/skiing in Auckland http://www.bunnings.co.nz - DIY http://www.mitre10.co.nz - DIY http://www.carters.co.nz - DIY http://www.nailed.co.nz - DIY http://www.resene.co.nz - Paint http://www.metvuw.co.nz - Weather forecast http://www.nzmaps.co.nz - Streetmaps of the Auckland area http://www.dineout.co.nz - restaurant guide http://www.hammerheads.co.nz - Hammerheads restaurant in Ak. http://www.scoop.co.nz - news http://www.stuff.co.nz - news http://www.nzherald.co.nz - Nz Herald (largest circulation paper) http://www.seek.co.nz - Jobs I haven't been through the entire thread so sorry if i've doubled up on anything. |
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Just found this website that is very useful -
http://www.ubd.co.nz/ It's a New Zealand business directory, I suppose along the same lines as yell.co.nz. |
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Another useful website -
http://www.zmonline.com It's a NZ radio station that offers online listening. Thought it would be good for getting a feel for the place, but it just sounds the same as all the independant stations in the UK!! Cheers, PP x |
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For fitted children's shoes in the Auckland area, try Future Feet,
either in Ponsonby near the children's bookshop or in Milford Mall on the North Shore. |
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If you are planning on renting then you will find the NZ Dept of Housing and Building site helpful. The link below is to the rental section which gives the weekly rent for different areas in NZ.
http://www.dbh.govt.nz/housing/tenan...t%20region.asp |
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Missing current affairs and comedy shows from Blighty? If you have RealPlayer installed on your PC, you can listen to radio shows (check out Radio 4 for comedy, there's LOADS). You can also listen live to all BBC radio stations (even those you're too old for - caught 1Extra and thought of Danny Glover in Lethal Weapon: "I'm too old for this s**t!"). BBC London (particularly Robert Elms) and Radio 4 are highly recommended in the 80s chick/Sega Mad household.
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