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Forum: New Zealand
Aug 27th 2009, 5:58 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,810
Posted By Hothouse

Re: The dollar again.

At the moment i'm hoping the value drops again and moving money back to the UK. Managed to get 2.80 in Feb. and can make a tidy profit if i move it back to the UK.

I think the NZ goverment will...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 16th 2009, 3:53 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 11,100
Posted By Hothouse

Re: Air New Zealand promo codes.

I had a look at AirNZ prior to booking with Emirates and they were more expensive when all the taxes etc. were added on. Am i right in saying that there is an immgration charge into the U.S. even...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 13th 2009, 6:26 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,810
Posted By Hothouse

Re: The dollar again.

Hi all

Always makes interesting reading everyone's take on when the dollar is going to move back up and what market factors are going to influence any movemnet. I'm no expert, so just check...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 5th 2009, 2:42 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 593
Posted By Hothouse

Re: Cheap Car Hire

Not fussy at all. I will be driving around the South island on the first week, so picking up in ChCh and flying up to Auckland at the weekend and driving back but i will hire separately in Auckland....
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 4th 2009, 8:39 am
Replies: 3
Views: 494
Posted By Hothouse

Re: Flights Booked

Thanks for the info on the taxi rank, i'll give the hotel a bell closer to the time and hopefully arranged a transfer. I managed to get a cheap room at the Meridian which is only about a mile from...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 3rd 2009, 8:31 am
Replies: 6
Views: 593
Posted By Hothouse

Cheap Car Hire

Hi all

I'm looking for some cheap car hire this September. From what i've Googled there seems to be a few companies that hire older cars which are cheaper. Any recommendations:confused:

Cheers
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 2nd 2009, 3:25 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 494
Posted By Hothouse

Flights Booked

Hi All

As the thread says flights are booked and will be arriving in ChCH on the 13/09 for 2 weeks of driving quite a few miles and hopefully meeting quite a few people.

I'm flying with...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 29th 2009, 11:25 am
Replies: 23
Views: 3,584
Posted By Hothouse

Re: 3 month notice period in uk job

Hi there

I've just been given a similar problem where my company wants me sign a new contract with 2 months notice instead of the usual 1 month. I have so far managed to avoid signing it and HR...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 29th 2009, 7:01 am
Replies: 4
Views: 585
Posted By Hothouse

Re: September Trip to NZ

Hi all

Thanks for your replies. My trade is upholstery, so thats what i am applying under on a skilled migrant visa. Although i'm a production manager at the moment, i am prepared to go back on...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 28th 2009, 6:06 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 585
Posted By Hothouse

September Trip to NZ

Hi all

I've decided to take a trip to NZ to have a bit of a reccy of the south island and to hopefully meet "potential" employers.

The wife is getting a bit fed up of the rented house a the...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 28th 2009, 4:52 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,420
Posted By Hothouse

Re: To sell or not ?

We had he same sort of issues when selling our house. Ridiculous offers from people trying to take advantage, but needing as much money as possible, we stuck to our guns and had a figure in mind that...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 27th 2009, 1:47 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,057
Posted By Hothouse

Re: to take out furniture or buy everything out there?!!

I believe that is right. So we are going to do just that:thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 25th 2009, 4:43 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,057
Posted By Hothouse

Re: to take out furniture or buy everything out there?!!

Just been to Ikea today and started a list of things to buy before we leave. We are going to leave it all flat pack to save space on the container.

We are going to buy some new beds for the kids...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 11th 2009, 8:28 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,621
Posted By Hothouse

Re: Heating!!!!

Once again, many thanks for all the info. and links that have been put on. From what i've seen and heard there are a lot of very poorly insulated homes in NZ and the associated cost of heating those...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 10th 2009, 11:51 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,621
Posted By Hothouse

Re: Heating!!!!

Thanks for the replies and links. Probably save the space and wait to see whats available.:thumbup:
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 10th 2009, 8:26 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,621
Posted By Hothouse

Heating!!!!

Hi all

Looking forward in time, i've been checking out some potential rental properties and it appears as though most just have a wood burner as a form of heating.

I've a chance of buying some...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 5th 2009, 11:59 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,079
Posted By Hothouse

Re: Shipping our stuff!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for that. Got an info. pack on the way. Cheers:thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 5th 2009, 7:47 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,079
Posted By Hothouse

Re: Shipping our stuff!!!!!!!!!

Many thanks for the info. Do EVL have a website at all?:thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 30th 2009, 6:48 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 674
Posted By Hothouse

Re: Money? Bank in NZ or safer in UK?

Am i right in saying that NZ interset rates could be dropping again next week:confused:

If so, could be ongoing good news on the rates:)
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 30th 2009, 4:05 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,912
Posted By Hothouse

Re: UK and NZ banks

Things are on the up. NZ interest rates rumoured to be coming down on monday or tuesday and exchange rates the otherway:thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 30th 2009, 8:57 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,079
Posted By Hothouse

Re: Shipping our stuff!!!!!!!!!

Nice one, nail their hat on:lol: The chap at letton's was very helpful and did ask if i had got their details from an expat forum. Caught red handed eh;)
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 29th 2009, 5:52 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,079
Posted By Hothouse

Re: Shipping our stuff!!!!!!!!!

Thanks. Been on to Letton today and they are sending details for their container insurance:thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 29th 2009, 2:07 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,912
Posted By Hothouse

Re: UK and NZ banks

Just had a look at HiFX and they're offering just over $2.75. Things are looking up:thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 29th 2009, 8:30 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,079
Posted By Hothouse

Re: Shipping our stuff!!!!!!!!!

Having looked at the links posted (thanks). I'm going to give Crown a bell when it gets closer, but also get some other quotes to use as a bit of a bargaining tool.;)

Cheers
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 29th 2009, 8:26 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,912
Posted By Hothouse

Re: UK and NZ banks

Thanks for the info. I am contacting HiFX on friday to get some more information. As for the NZ banks, what amounts of money are secured by the NZ government? I wouldn't have thought it is as great...
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