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Statistics New Zealand:
http://www.stats.govt.nz/default.htm

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You need to sit the theory driving test within 12 months of arriving in New Zealand try this site with all the test papers on you dont need buy the road code book www.roadcodetest.co.nz

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Talking of music, I'm a huge fan of Pink Floyd. I am going to see Aussie Pink Floyd the tribute band in April in Birmingham. Does anyone know if they play New Zealand??? Saw them Last year too and they were fantastic!!! :)

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:) this guy has been great andy frostick, flight centre ph 02088768400. he organised us a round the world trip in 04 and a trip to nz last year, plus numbrous others have been please with his prices and service. i think he can do us a one way for about £450 including tax, staying in lankowi for a couple of nights as well

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http://www.insightguides.cOM

hi all found the above sight gives some useful info on NZ as well as other countries although a little brief, but worth a look

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Hi all,

could somebody please add contacts for good reliable shippers for both pets and household stuff

Thanks in advance

adie

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http://www.passportforpets.co.uk/

http://www.crownrelo.com/web/relo.nsf/map.europe.htm
Crown Relocations
19 Stonefield Way
South Ruislip
London
HA4 0BJ
United Kingdom

Tel:
(44) 20 8839 8000

Fax:
(44) 20 8839 8162

Email:
[email protected]

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Right heres a few bits that may help

http://www.propertystuff.co.nz/ property & suburb profiles, the data there comes from 2000 census data supplied by Statistics New Zealand.

http://www.tki.org.nz/e/schools/index.php
click on the school name to get the decile rating 1 is low 10 is high 'The Ministry of Education uses a decile rating system for school funding purposes.
Each decile contains approximately 10% of schools. Schools in decile one have the highest proportion of students from low socio-economic backgrounds. Schools in decile ten have the lowest proportions of these students' , also for schools, addresses, web sites etc


enrolement zones for schools try http://www.schoolzones.co.nz

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I am qualified in residential lettings and property management here in the UK and an associate member of the national association of estate agents, we are moving to NZ in December and planning to re-train in the legal aspects of the above in NZ and open our own business. I would suggest - if it's not common practise there (yet) take/make an inventory/schedule of condition and photos - dated and signed by both in-going tenant and landlord/agent and/or a DVD/Video film of the property. UK landlords are just as dodgy!!!

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WHile that is a great suggestion it has been something that has been done by alot of people in NZ for years, although some still need educating in it & NZ does have a tenancy protection act that protects both tenant & landlord. The deposit made for a rental does not stay with the landlord, it is deposited with the tenancy council & at the end of the rental if there is any dispute between landlord & tenant then the case goes before the tenancy tribunal & this is often finds in favour of the tenant & does help to stop landlords trying to rip the tenant off. Its a signed agreement that is made at the beginning of the rental & I think if you do a google of NZ tenancy laws or rules you will come up with it & even the appropriate forms to download & print.

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If you have school-age kids, the new school will ask for a list of immunisations. I never thought to take immunisation records with with us as a matter of course. Put it in your luggage!! We had to blag it :D
Also, remember to take a no-claims bonus certificate for your car insurance ...
and if you have been renting in the UK, ask your landlord to provide a rent reference
If you have time, get in touch with IDR in NZ before you leave UK, may save some messing about
Hope this helps :D

My Shipping quotes
 

We are looking for a 20ft container, full packing and unpacking service, and insurance from Cambs to Wellington (within 30 mile radius):


Glasswells £3820
includes standard liability up to a value of £50k
Quote provided without coming out to the house :eek:


Hadley & Ottaway Ltd £3603
Marine insurance offered separately via another company
This bloke seemed to contradict everything other people said - eg, dont transport cars, all household wooden furniture and items (even wooden spoons for baking and wooden frames of divan beds) must be treated...taking it a bit far I thought.


John Mason £3720
He reckoned I would have surplus - quoted £1260 (not to exceed 250cu ft)
They offer their own Insurance at 3% of the value of the goods


Fox's of Norwich £3690
Insurance to be quoted on £20k contents


European Van Lines £2550

(I completed this online - I think I seriously underestimated how much crap i have)

They calculated 600cuft therefore door to door via a groupage service


PSS Quote £3563
insurance is 2.8% of the value


Britannia Harrison & Rowley £3294
They can arrange Marine insurance if required.


Oakbridge - waiting for quote


My top 3 are PSS, John Mason and Oakbridge. Oakbridge is a local firm and because of that I am a little put off because I know that PSS and John Mason are exclusively international shippers. I suspect we might end up with PSS.

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Useful site for starting to gather information;

www.movingplanet.net

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HI Caroline
I tried to register but it kept going to 'contact us' page. Have you managed to become a 'member' and login to retrieve the information?

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Hi Helen,

I got a CD-Rom from PSS with a registration PIN?