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Forum: New Zealand
Apr 8th 2013, 6:23 am
Replies: 3
Views: 757
Posted By Si19761

Re: Havelock North

Havelock North Motor Lodge is right in village and is the one my extended family use most - the one bed apartments have spa baths. Not sure how it is for noise at weekends but the units are set...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 25th 2013, 6:42 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,701
Posted By Si19761

Re: We've been thinking about transfering our pensions over to NZ

Try mike Wilkey at financial migration services in Hastings. He is British so wealth of knowledge on both sides and can at least give you a comparison.
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 10th 2012, 5:49 am
Replies: 9
Views: 778
Posted By Si19761

Re: I Love my dogs...

and check carefully where you are planning to live, a lot of towns have a 2 dog limit in town and sometime even then that requires a permit... rural has different rules....
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 15th 2012, 7:54 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,244
Posted By Si19761

Re: JOBS FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

Always in demand, particularly if qualified too...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 15th 2012, 7:45 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,678
Posted By Si19761

Re: Any advice about Hawkes Bay Area please

Apologies had hoped to send you a message, busy week and joys of a toddler...

Watties is central Hastings assuming not Tomoana site whch is on outskirts of town. Hastings is completely flat and...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 9th 2012, 9:25 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,678
Posted By Si19761

Re: Any advice about Hawkes Bay Area please

Ummmm is this where I say I live in Hastings and actually it is just fine :D yes it has mixed areas but so does Havelock North and Napier and every other town in NZ for that fact....

Feel free...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 7th 2012, 7:50 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,813
Posted By Si19761

Re: Black pudding

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Forum: New Zealand
Oct 4th 2012, 8:37 am
Replies: 3
Views: 850
Posted By Si19761

Re: Citizen Witness question?

I was able to get a UK lawyer to witness ours for us, check if this is still an option...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 28th 2012, 7:26 am
Replies: 14
Views: 9,583
Posted By Si19761

Re: Human Resources in NZ

Happy to answer any questions too... and yes there are some differences.

Some terminology is different in operational HR/ER, processes can more simplified like restructuring which you can complete...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 16th 2012, 9:06 am
Replies: 13
Views: 4,210
Posted By Si19761

Re: Pampers nappies

Treasures are best for night time, win hands down, I find huggies great for day time though... I have not long run out of big supply of pampers and to be honest now that I have fully adjusted it is...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
May 9th 2012, 9:29 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,241
Posted By Si19761

Re: confusion

Good luck with that one... springers seem few and far between here especially working strain... recommend golden arrow for the pooches, outstanding at what they do and really go the extra mile (and...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
May 8th 2012, 6:49 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,241
Posted By Si19761

Re: confusion

We did citizenship by descent in Uk for our son, just needed to fill in form and send to NZ house in london, took about a week or so and got certificate back, just need number then for passport...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 8th 2012, 7:37 am
Replies: 8
Views: 783
Posted By Si19761

Re: Next thing for me is... I'm wanting to take my dog Roxy with us!

Golden Arrow all the way, can't recommend them highly enough and that seems a general consensus. It is expensive but worth it as they take all the hassle away and guarantee you furry friend makes...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 20th 2012, 8:06 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,134
Posted By Si19761

Re: Flying alone with 2 children

I think you normally stay on the plane in Munich, MIL flew this route last weekend, they were delayed due to plane problem so missed connection and were able to disembark in Munich. Normally...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 17th 2012, 7:46 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,134
Posted By Si19761

Re: Flying alone with 2 children

Only thing to watch with Singapore airlines os that Manchester to NZ only has a 1 hour transfer time to swap planes and terminals... if you go this route book special assistance or you will stand no...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 10th 2012, 8:00 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,220
Posted By Si19761

Re: Question about flying long haul with babies...

We just pre ordered ours through Boots and picked up on other side of security - you can order the premade cartons for absolute ease albeit they cost a bit more. Worked really well and means you...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 8th 2012, 6:15 am
Replies: 6
Views: 663
Posted By Si19761

Re: So the cycleway thingy...

no shortage round our parts :D cycleway, iway, rotary pathway you name it we have.... doesn't mean you get to park a car now though.....
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 5th 2012, 6:52 am
Replies: 8
Views: 749
Posted By Si19761

Re: Shipping belongings over

We used John Mason from wakefield, Liverpool based and cheapest by far from quotes we got, service was great, packers most excellent. No issues, we had shared container and it was 12 weeks door to...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 22nd 2012, 7:26 am
Replies: 5
Views: 835
Posted By Si19761

Re: Washine machine packed up... need to ship in a spare part!

You can also order through any appliance repair company, they can do the order for you but negotiate on costs...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 18th 2012, 4:40 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,908
Posted By Si19761

Re: Help please: Employment contract termination duration.

The Uk do have much longer notice periods.... 4 weeks tends to be the main maximum we use with our clients and more for senior roles, 3 months is very occasionally used for very senior roles. Most...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 14th 2012, 9:22 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,950
Posted By Si19761

Re: Should we bring a car?

Have a look at the late model Toyta Highlander (new shape) or the Hyundai Santa Fe is another worth a look....
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 5th 2012, 6:31 am
Replies: 47
Views: 7,567
Posted By Si19761

Re: NZ or UK...another confused pom

I thought I might share my experience rather than give advice.

I am a kiwi married to a Brit so had the opposite scenario. I was well settled in the UK and had no real intentions of coming...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 30th 2011, 4:43 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,933
Posted By Si19761

Re: Got our dog Bess back

:thumbsup::thumbsup: WTG Bess.... I love how they go so nuts just to really show their loyalty....
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 6th 2011, 7:57 am
Replies: 17
Views: 10,106
Posted By Si19761

Re: What is Havelock North, Hawkes Bay like

Apart from a good number of Aucklanders not much else in common :D

It is obviously a lot quieter, but everything on the doorstep and commuting not an issue in either location. It will depends on...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 3rd 2011, 7:08 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,127
Posted By Si19761

Re: Renting out home in UK

We couldn't sell so are renting out. For UK as below. For NZ you get 4 years tax ememption, and then apparently its hefty, we are not near that stage yet so hopefully someone will be along who...
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