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Forum: Australia
Dec 16th 2003, 3:44 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,223
Posted By Scarlett G

Still wouldn't fly with Quantas even with a free...

Still wouldn't fly with Quantas even with a free upgarde, not child friendly at all, it doesn't matter how much leg room you have if the kids are looked upon as if they are getting in the way when...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 28th 2003, 1:42 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,260
Posted By Scarlett G

Re: success stories please

Daisy, you could also try www.vebra.co.uk and www.assertahomes.co.uk . Good luck
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 28th 2003, 1:38 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,676
Posted By Scarlett G

I think it is something like you can't fly after...

I think it is something like you can't fly after 28 weeks, best check though as airlines are different. As for new borns, my midwife said at the time we flew that there is not any strict guidelines...
Forum: Australia
Oct 28th 2003, 1:29 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 445
Posted By Scarlett G

Re: Anyone who lives in Tauranga

Horah...trivia for a change. Well they were both still there last year, bless..................... Must say the Baloon Man always slightly unerved me, a bit like that odd man out of Chitty Chitty...
Forum: Australia
Oct 21st 2003, 10:03 am
Replies: 38
Views: 2,516
Posted By Scarlett G

Hi, there are some really lovely places in...

Hi, there are some really lovely places in Tauranga, if you want the beach go for Papamoa or Mount Maunganui, it may be a short trip to work but well worth it, Matua and Bethlehem are both very nice...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 4th 2003, 8:56 am
Replies: 8
Views: 915
Posted By Scarlett G

Re: Tauranga, New Zealand

Hi, we lived in Tauranga for a year and are planning on going back in dec/jan. It is a town with a thriving restaurant/cafe culture and there is always plenty of business for sale/rent. Although...
Forum: Australia
Aug 29th 2003, 8:08 am
Replies: 69
Views: 3,545
Posted By Scarlett G

Re: Yes its the Monkey himself

Thanks for posting your photos Steve, lovely to have a light hearted post for a change.
We lived in Tauranga (in Matua) and returned to the UK a year ago (don't ask), it was wonderful to see your...
Forum: Australia
Jul 27th 2003, 8:38 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 2,466
Posted By Scarlett G

We flew with BA/Quantas and it was horrifc, I...

We flew with BA/Quantas and it was horrifc, I would rather swim there than fly with them again. The Quantas plane was shabby with one big screen for all to watch. You are not guaranteed a 'private'tv...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 18th 2003, 3:10 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 2,876
Posted By Scarlett G

Re: Retail Therpy in New Zealand

Bless 'Farmers'........... I forgot all about them....yes I would agree, quite like BHS for clothes, good kids clothes, good for shirts, skirts, work clothes for everyday wear.


As for what to...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 17th 2003, 2:39 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 2,876
Posted By Scarlett G

Re: Retail Therpy in New Zealand

No there is nothing like M&S, Next, etc. Lots like dorothy perkins, etam, chain stores like that which are fine for everyday wear. There are a few boutique shops but no 'department stores' that we...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 16th 2003, 4:04 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 2,876
Posted By Scarlett G

Re: Retail Therpy in New Zealand

Been there, we are the same age with the same approach to clothes (well in the UK at least)...I guess there is quite good shopping depending where you go, e.g. Auckland and wellington for big...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 10th 2003, 9:41 am
Replies: 5
Views: 850
Posted By Scarlett G

Re: New Zealand! Where to live?

Try checking out Tauranga it has most of what you are looking for, loads of links on this site just do a search.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 7th 2003, 6:40 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 604
Posted By Scarlett G

Re: Light at the end of the Tunnel

Where in the North East are you moving to? That's where we are so just being nosey really!! Good luck
Forum: Australia
Jun 5th 2003, 12:15 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 806
Posted By Scarlett G

God sorry, probably caused nationwide panic!! It...

God sorry, probably caused nationwide panic!! It was in civil engineering, however this all happened in 2001 and the advice we got was only relating to his particular qualification, don't know about...
Forum: Australia
Jun 5th 2003, 9:21 am
Replies: 11
Views: 806
Posted By Scarlett G

All I can remember is that we phoned an agent,...

All I can remember is that we phoned an agent, could have been Malcolm Pacific (sorry memory has been destroyed due to having 2 children)and they did an initial assessment for free and told us there...
Forum: Australia
Jun 4th 2003, 4:45 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 806
Posted By Scarlett G

I agree, the agents really just put all your...

I agree, the agents really just put all your info. together and make it 'look nice' for the immigration people. You still have to make all your appointments, gather the info. and do the sorting out....
Forum: Australia
Jun 4th 2003, 10:29 am
Replies: 2
Views: 488
Posted By Scarlett G

Re: Taraunga-design+print jobs

There are loads of design and print firms in Tauranga for some reason, can't remember all of them now except for Snapprint. The best thing to do is go to the NZ yellow pages web site and search for...
Forum: Australia
Jun 4th 2003, 10:24 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,304
Posted By Scarlett G

Re: Resident?

No problem - have sent a private message to you!!
Forum: Australia
Jun 4th 2003, 7:36 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,304
Posted By Scarlett G

Re: Resident?

I will send you a PM later with info on Tauranga (we came back due to homesickness....long story) must dash, got to take little people to school!!!
Forum: Australia
Jun 3rd 2003, 6:51 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 1,279
Posted By Scarlett G

Good, reasonable hotel in central Auckland is the...

Good, reasonable hotel in central Auckland is the New President Hotel, it was good for families as there was a fridge etc in the roomCampers can be expensive but as Don said there is an abundance of...
Forum: Australia
Jun 3rd 2003, 6:45 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,304
Posted By Scarlett G

Re: Resident?

We were residents in NZ (Tauranga) under the general skills category, but came back to the Uk last year. However we are hoping to go back soon as being here is not what is best for all concerned. I...
Forum: Australia
Jun 3rd 2003, 6:34 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,304
Posted By Scarlett G

We hadn't started working when we got our...

We hadn't started working when we got our mortgage, but as we were putting down more than 50% there was no problem (with ASB). They were very very helpful, no reference needed but would have been...
Forum: Australia
May 29th 2003, 4:00 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 4,755
Posted By Scarlett G

Re: Clearing depts in UK

I suppose the only thing to think about is that you might ( and you never know) decide to come back to the UK to live again at sometime...............
Forum: Australia
May 29th 2003, 1:06 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 683
Posted By Scarlett G

Don't worry about moaning , there are lots of...

Don't worry about moaning , there are lots of people here in the same boat. We too have usless parents (although in-laws are great and supportive), my husband also thought the move would be a 'wake...
Forum: Australia
May 28th 2003, 2:06 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 572
Posted By Scarlett G

Re: Buying bare rural land in NZ

Also, try www.realenz.com. it is quite reasonable to build your own home there often cheaper than buying a house, the majority of people do it, so it should not be too daunting. Any of the real...
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