newleaf

Thanks for that Maz. I think we were lucky to get there in just over a year!! When do you expect to go? And what area? It is the waiting bit that is the worst, then when you get the ok, it's panic..it is really going to happen. Good luck with your application.

newleaf

Ha....why not move to Hawkes Bay as I hear it is better weather than Auckland. Be one of our first members or if things dont go to plan...the only one!!!! We did do a lot of research though and 'Women Only' gym is a thing of the future, plus we will be introducing exersise for children and 'Post Natal', so we must appeal to some of the population of the area.

newleaf

Thanks for that, will be worth reading as you say. Good luck with your application....tis worth it when you get the email!!!

Maz

Thanks newleaf! Well we're going to do our recce in April for 3 weeks, focusing mainly on Wellington. I work for a large IT company and we have a few hundred people in NZ, primarily in Welly. I'm hoping to set up a few interviews before we go. Thanks for the good wishes!

nickcharliepark

Hi

Re: shipping of electricals.

Bring everything. The tv's dont all work directly through the ordinary aerial-depends how new they are. But they are fine through sky and for playing DVDS etc.

Bets tip we had (from this site might I add) was to buy multi adapters from cheap shops in UK then you only have to change one plug on the adapter (much quicker and much much cheaper) Plugs are relatively expensive here. still cheaper than replacing everything though.

One thing we bought was a few NZ travel adaptors. We found some in cheapish shop in UK. Wish we had half filled a box with them! They were so convenient. Having loads would have meant we didn't don't have to keep swapping them about. we still use them 4 months later for hairdryer/phone charger/microwave etc. If you find some, buy buy buy.

Nick

newleaf

Thanks for that Nick. Will make sure we get good supply before we leave. My TV is quite a few years old though so is it still worth it? I have a newish DVD (will bring that) and also a video (yes I know they are a thing of the past but I have loads of video's and it seems a shame to give them away) Will the video work in NZ. Sorry but I am not knowlegeable about things like this! Oh, one other thing......my other daughter emigrated to Aus over a year ago and she gave me this laptop before she left saying it wasn't worth taking!!!!! She had only brought it a year previous for about £800....is it worth taking with me to NZ? I will have to take it hand luggage I guess? Thanks in anticipation.....

Boopy

Until you get Sky, your TV will work hooked up with a NZ VCR.

brussels_sprout

English VCRs and TVs do not work directly in NZ !! As previously described, English TVs need to have a NZ VCR as a tuner . If you use a PAL I English TV (without a PAL G VCR) in NZ you will have picture but NO sound !!

cottageinthesky

There are "Women Only" gyms in Wellington - "Contours" - also have franchises in other parts of NZ

karonious

It appeals to my mind....as they say: the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. But if brain power has any effect, my goodness, I think a great workout!

orca05

Bring everything with you Tv,Fridges,Washing machines,hoovers,microwaves as these things can be expensive here and the electrician is right you only have to change the plug.The TV might need re tuning but you can always watch Videos or DVDS on them anyway.Bring everything thats in good nick as you will regret it if you have to replace it here as sometimes the quality is not too good.

SirEglamore

So whats the definitive answer on a new UK telly . will it work or not