From Scotland to New zealand!!
Apr 13th 2010, 12:48 pm
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Re: From Scotland to New zealand!!
if so, we are going to Auckland. Matts job is East Tamaki, so we'll be looking Manukau city/ Bucklands beach area (we think...) we'll have to have a good look round though as we dont know this area at all.
good luck with your exciting plans! let the bit-chomping begin!!
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Apr 13th 2010, 9:17 pm
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Re: From Scotland to New zealand!!
Cats and dogs undertake the journey from UK to NZ with little or no problems all the time. Just like us, they are most likely bored and sleep a lot.
Can't imagine spending out to bring a vehicle but not spending out to bring one's pets but hey, that's just me.
Although for a young couple with not much dosh I can quite see how the pet shipping costs could be prohibitive.
Apr 13th 2010, 10:05 pm
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Re: From Scotland to New zealand!!
Hi folks,
We are about to relocate back to N.Z. (my husband is a Kiwi),we lived in Auckland for a couple of years but have been back lliving in Scotland for 11 yrs! Have 2 girls 7 & 10yrs and have decided now is the time before high school etc. Were just back from a 3 week stay in CHCH with family and its soo clean, bright, and family friendly weve realised its the better option!! Spent a lot of time in CHCH over the years and love it but obviously loads to consider, but roughly we want to live in Rangiora..good schools, country ( we have ponies in U.K. and keen to continue!)lifestyle etc etc, had house valued today and have a private sale lined up, have to get N.Z.passports for the girls, I can get residency visa in N.Z. We now have to thingk about freight and whether to bring our beloved subaru with us - only worth here about 1K but to replace in N.Z about 6K apparently, hey should I bring our horse trailer also>>? so I;m interested in advice re schools, property, cars. all being well we plan to be out for xmas this year!!
We are about to relocate back to N.Z. (my husband is a Kiwi),we lived in Auckland for a couple of years but have been back lliving in Scotland for 11 yrs! Have 2 girls 7 & 10yrs and have decided now is the time before high school etc. Were just back from a 3 week stay in CHCH with family and its soo clean, bright, and family friendly weve realised its the better option!! Spent a lot of time in CHCH over the years and love it but obviously loads to consider, but roughly we want to live in Rangiora..good schools, country ( we have ponies in U.K. and keen to continue!)lifestyle etc etc, had house valued today and have a private sale lined up, have to get N.Z.passports for the girls, I can get residency visa in N.Z. We now have to thingk about freight and whether to bring our beloved subaru with us - only worth here about 1K but to replace in N.Z about 6K apparently, hey should I bring our horse trailer also>>? so I;m interested in advice re schools, property, cars. all being well we plan to be out for xmas this year!!
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Apr 13th 2010, 10:07 pm
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Re: From Scotland to New zealand!!
do you mean us?...
if so, we are going to Auckland. Matts job is East Tamaki, so we'll be looking Manukau city/ Bucklands beach area (we think...) we'll have to have a good look round though as we dont know this area at all.
good luck with your exciting plans! let the bit-chomping begin!!
if so, we are going to Auckland. Matts job is East Tamaki, so we'll be looking Manukau city/ Bucklands beach area (we think...) we'll have to have a good look round though as we dont know this area at all.
good luck with your exciting plans! let the bit-chomping begin!!
Apr 13th 2010, 10:08 pm
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Re: From Scotland to New zealand!!
To be clear for others looking into this thread. There is no quarantine for your domestic animals entering NZ from the UK.
Cats and dogs undertake the journey from UK to NZ with little or no problems all the time. Just like us, they are most likely bored and sleep a lot.
Can't imagine spending out to bring a vehicle but not spending out to bring one's pets but hey, that's just me.
Although for a young couple with not much dosh I can quite see how the pet shipping costs could be prohibitive.
Cats and dogs undertake the journey from UK to NZ with little or no problems all the time. Just like us, they are most likely bored and sleep a lot.
Can't imagine spending out to bring a vehicle but not spending out to bring one's pets but hey, that's just me.
Although for a young couple with not much dosh I can quite see how the pet shipping costs could be prohibitive.
I hope my Gary cat has more sleep than me
Apr 13th 2010, 11:48 pm
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Re: From Scotland to New zealand!!
Apr 14th 2010, 6:24 pm
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Re: From Scotland to New zealand!!
I know weird to think of a farm in Paisley but there is - oddly -! My daughters are involved in the local pony club however we tend to get more riding done in the winter (at indoor arenas) due to the "wet summers"! Looking forward to some nice riding weather in N.Z. - the kids will say its too hot no doubt!!
Apr 14th 2010, 10:11 pm
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Re: From Scotland to New zealand!!
I know weird to think of a farm in Paisley but there is - oddly -! My daughters are involved in the local pony club however we tend to get more riding done in the winter (at indoor arenas) due to the "wet summers"! Looking forward to some nice riding weather in N.Z. - the kids will say its too hot no doubt!!
Just didnt think of poines in 'feegie park'
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We have took our little one pony trekking once here (she is only 4) and loved it
Apr 15th 2010, 9:00 am
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Are you guys missing Scotland much or feeling settled in N.Z.?, always hard to leave family - dreading the final farewells - My folks have been out to N.Z. a couple of times when we used to live there so they will come & visit for the summers. We were married in CHCH 12 yrs ago, its not such a huge leap for us i suppose as we have lived there and already have friends and family in CHCH however taking the kids away from friends and grandparents will be tough! have to just keep thinking of the better weather, no grafitti, no chewing gum stuck to the pavements etc etc...!
Apr 15th 2010, 11:03 am
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Re: From Scotland to New zealand!!
Are you guys missing Scotland much or feeling settled in N.Z.?, always hard to leave family - dreading the final farewells - My folks have been out to N.Z. a couple of times when we used to live there so they will come & visit for the summers. We were married in CHCH 12 yrs ago, its not such a huge leap for us i suppose as we have lived there and already have friends and family in CHCH however taking the kids away from friends and grandparents will be tough! have to just keep thinking of the better weather, no grafitti, no chewing gum stuck to the pavements etc etc...!
Apr 19th 2010, 9:01 am
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Well we have now sold our house, had an interested party so didnt have to advertise thru an agent, we've sold to my friends sister & family!! Had them round last night so all negotiations completed over a btl of wine and with a handshake. Will get onto the lawyer today so get papers drawn up! All quite emotional, we've lived in this house for 11yrs, had the children here etc, I'm sure a lot of you will know what I mean! Have to get the kids passports organised, they are entitled to N.Z. ones through "citizenship by descent", I'll apply for residency while in N.Z. much cheaper! Now to call round freight companies to get some quotes and have a good think about what to bring!! we have agreed to be out the house end of Aug so may actually come out sooner than the original Dec plan. We can stay with my folks for a few weeks then set off Oct maybe, we'll see.....!!! exciting times ahead..........!!
Apr 19th 2010, 9:20 am
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Re: From Scotland to New zealand!!
Great news about the house.We moved from Old Kilpatrick,just the other side of the Clyde from Paisley in July last year and don't regret it for a minute. Kids have blossomed and life is less stressful.Miss family and friends like crazy at times but it is getting easier. We keep in touch via skype which is great. I am proud to be Scottish and always will be,I support Scotland teams at sport when it is on telly ( mostly rugby and football ) and will be singing Flower of Scotland with the rest of the mad Scots in 2011 at rugby world cup matches.............but I don't want to take my kids back there to live.
Phyl x
p.s. my hubby now works for the removal co that moved us here, PM me if you want more info on that and anything else re moving from there to here. Will help if I can.
P x
Phyl x
p.s. my hubby now works for the removal co that moved us here, PM me if you want more info on that and anything else re moving from there to here. Will help if I can.
P x
Apr 19th 2010, 10:18 am
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Re: From Scotland to New zealand!!
Great news about the house.We moved from Old Kilpatrick,just the other side of the Clyde from Paisley in July last year and don't regret it for a minute. Kids have blossomed and life is less stressful.Miss family and friends like crazy at times but it is getting easier. We keep in touch via skype which is great. I am proud to be Scottish and always will be,I support Scotland teams at sport when it is on telly ( mostly rugby and football ) and will be singing Flower of Scotland with the rest of the mad Scots in 2011 at rugby world cup matches.............but I don't want to take my kids back there to live.
Phyl x
p.s. my hubby now works for the removal co that moved us here, PM me if you want more info on that and anything else re moving from there to here. Will help if I can.
P x
Phyl x
p.s. my hubby now works for the removal co that moved us here, PM me if you want more info on that and anything else re moving from there to here. Will help if I can.
P x
