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Forum: New Zealand
Oct 29th 2008, 11:41 am
Replies: 37
Views: 4,540
Posted By Lookin2Oz

Re: WESTPAC WARNING!!!

Where you heading ?

Good luck mate :thumbup:
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 29th 2008, 11:21 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,529
Posted By Lookin2Oz

Re: any tips on dealing with homesickness????

This is really tough.

We have been here four years and were back in Scotland for a visit thinking it would settle me here and WHAM, the magic of Scotland got me.

I read your post and really...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 29th 2008, 11:03 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,529
Posted By Lookin2Oz

Re: any tips on dealing with homesickness????

Ahh, is this the term “ happy clapper” ? ;)

I must admit there are loads of churches around , too many wars started over religion for me .

Too much hypocrisy ( in my opinion) – you know...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 29th 2008, 10:41 am
Replies: 418
Views: 32,752
Posted By Lookin2Oz

Re: Do you really want to come to NZ?

Hi there,

Actually I was engaging in conversation with the other forum member. If you care to read the text you will read that I was discussing music & concerts in Auckland etc.

I happen to...
Forum: Australia
Oct 29th 2008, 10:06 am
Replies: 81
Views: 10,803
Posted By Lookin2Oz

Re: BIG SPIDER – anybody know what type?

Sorry,

didn't mean to scare you ;)

I am sure that this is quite a rare situation and it was more my interest in nature to post this.

probably same as the whole shark thing in that they are...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 29th 2008, 9:49 am
Replies: 418
Views: 32,752
Posted By Lookin2Oz

Re: Do you really want to come to NZ?

If you don’t mind me asking – where in the UK are you from ?

Yes well, driving to Auckland to see concerts is understandable , I think most people like music and there is nothing to beat a...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 29th 2008, 9:01 am
Replies: 418
Views: 32,752
Posted By Lookin2Oz

Re: Do you really want to come to NZ?

Fair enough, what I was trying to offer is that there are actually people that live in Auckland ;) and Auckland is the commercial hub of New Zealand and where most people will look for jobs when...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 29th 2008, 8:36 am
Replies: 418
Views: 32,752
Posted By Lookin2Oz

Re: Do you really want to come to NZ?

Yup I agree ;)

except - the wages are just not the same as London :eek::eek::eek:
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 29th 2008, 8:15 am
Replies: 418
Views: 32,752
Posted By Lookin2Oz

Re: Do you really want to come to NZ?

Try $ 20 and hour in Auckland - that is approx 7 pounds :eek::eek::eek:

That is Wilson down from Gen-i - casual rates they call it !
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 29th 2008, 8:09 am
Replies: 37
Views: 4,540
Posted By Lookin2Oz

Re: WESTPAC WARNING!!!

This is really bad

Yes, it is true that the banks and financial advisors seem happy to use such loose terms like “might “ or “maybe” or "kind of”.

It seems that people in New Zealand...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 29th 2008, 6:38 am
Replies: 418
Views: 32,752
Posted By Lookin2Oz

Re: Do you really want to come to NZ?

What are Happy Clappers :confused:
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 28th 2008, 9:55 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,577
Posted By Lookin2Oz

Re: Big Conundrum

You're right I must Be Campbell, obviously a shortage of long posts & good writing in here then :lol:

So can we move forward now :confused:
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 28th 2008, 7:40 pm
Replies: 418
Views: 32,752
Posted By Lookin2Oz

Re: Do you really want to come to NZ?

Mrs Lookin2oz here
Just love this.....reminds me of our Kiwi Consultant in SA and who also had offices in London and charged us R20K for his expertise.....the best thing he said to us was.....NZ...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 28th 2008, 11:53 am
Replies: 418
Views: 32,752
Posted By Lookin2Oz

Re: Do you really want to come to NZ?

Yes Jokerman,

How can a Kiwi offer their experience of being shut-out of jobs in New Zealand due to lack of Kiwi experience.:eek: I am sorry but offering their London experience is JUST NOT THE...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 28th 2008, 11:14 am
Replies: 418
Views: 32,752
Posted By Lookin2Oz

Re: Do you really want to come to NZ?

Hey Southerner,

Me thinks you're a tad para about something :eek:

I guess the aliens are after you :eek::eek::eek:


Quote:
Originally Posted by lapsed kiwi
Did you use to be Campbells?...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 28th 2008, 10:50 am
Replies: 418
Views: 32,752
Posted By Lookin2Oz

Re: Do you really want to come to NZ?

As they say – “read the small print” ;)

The context of this thread is – DO YOU REALLY WANT TO COME TO NEW ZEALAND.

This is not about saying “your” opinion is worthwhile or not - ...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 28th 2008, 9:43 am
Replies: 418
Views: 32,752
Posted By Lookin2Oz

Re: Do you really want to come to NZ?

I don’t think your experience is exactly the same and here’s why.

Let’s qualify: Kiwis are allowed to work in the UK for two years and land there in the UK with a work visa. That’s the...
Forum: Australia
Oct 28th 2008, 7:32 am
Replies: 81
Views: 10,803
Posted By Lookin2Oz

BIG SPIDER – anybody know what type?

My friend just emailed this to me

Subject: You don't see this very often in your backyard

Photos from a backyard in Atherton, 50 km out of Cairns

It is difficult to say from an email if...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 27th 2008, 9:24 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 4,942
Posted By Lookin2Oz

Re: The BONNIE SCOTLAND picture thread

Some more of St Andrews

1 more two-tone Photoshop job

Look at these old buildings :D

If I'm not mistaken Auds your hubby is into cars ? THe Morris Minor shot is for him and that car is...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 27th 2008, 8:50 pm
Replies: 418
Views: 32,752
Posted By Lookin2Oz

Re: Do you really want to come to NZ?

The term “kind of” is very loose :frown:

As in

Is it “kind of ” important that potential immigrants considering New Zealand know what they are “kind of” in for - right ?

There is...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 27th 2008, 4:02 pm
Replies: 418
Views: 32,752
Posted By Lookin2Oz

Re: Do you really want to come to NZ?

Thanks for your replies

Ahh – a banker. Mortgages perhaps or investment ;)

From what I understand you were not a Brit immigrating to NZ but rather a Kiwi returning to NZ. So really for you -...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 27th 2008, 11:49 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,577
Posted By Lookin2Oz

Re: Big Conundrum

Had a look

You mind posting these pictures on here ( perhaps another thread or PM me) as they don't open up to decent size via the classifieds.

Hey, you have a fan in the bedroom - you mean it...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 27th 2008, 11:43 am
Replies: 61
Views: 4,942
Posted By Lookin2Oz

Re: The BONNIE SCOTLAND picture thread

VERY nice

Man SCotland is really stunning - any more - please :thumbup:
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 27th 2008, 11:42 am
Replies: 61
Views: 4,942
Posted By Lookin2Oz

Re: The BONNIE SCOTLAND picture thread

Hi Auds,

Yup that’s St Andrews and that is a real nice place. Expensive but no yobs there that’s for sure ;)

I love the fact that there are no parking meters as it would spoil the look and...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 27th 2008, 11:12 am
Replies: 418
Views: 32,752
Posted By Lookin2Oz

Re: Do you really want to come to NZ?

No I think you are wrong, have applied for heaps of jobs IN AUCKLAND

Over 200 to be precise

I would say the WHOLE COUNTRY "are" back in the 50s as you say, I would say the 70s but I'll go with...
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