The Really Useful Thread
Jun 8th 2005, 4:23 pm
#31
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Re: The Really Useful Thread
Originally Posted by pompeymike
Excellent information, keep it coming!
Mike
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
Jul 1st 2005, 7:01 am
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Re: The Realy Useful Thread
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) 
Metsecman
Jul 8th 2005, 5:00 pm
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Re: The Really Useful Thread
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
http://www.relocationgroupnz.com/
http://www.housesnz.com
Phyl
Jul 11th 2005, 10:02 am
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Re: The Really Useful Thread
Jul 11th 2005, 11:14 pm
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Re: The Really Useful Thread
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
Maxx
Jul 16th 2005, 4:13 pm
#36
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Re: The Really Useful Thread
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).
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).
Aug 3rd 2005, 8:46 pm
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Re: The Really Useful Thread
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...
Aug 6th 2005, 4:36 am
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Re: The Realy Useful Thread
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)
Aug 8th 2005, 2:21 am
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Re: The Really Useful Thread
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
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.
Aug 12th 2005, 3:19 pm
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Re: The Really Useful Thread
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.
http://www.ubd.co.nz/
It's a New Zealand business directory, I suppose along the same lines as yell.co.nz.
Aug 23rd 2005, 9:13 am
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Re: The Really Useful Thread
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
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
Sep 26th 2005, 9:33 am
#43
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Re: The Really Useful Thread
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.
either in Ponsonby near the children's bookshop or in Milford Mall on the North Shore.
Oct 26th 2005, 3:22 pm
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Re: The Really Useful Thread
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
http://www.dbh.govt.nz/housing/tenan...t%20region.asp
Nov 5th 2005, 1:34 am
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Re: The Really Useful Thread
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.
www.bbc.co.uk
www.bbc.co.uk