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Forum: Australia
Mar 12th 2004, 1:51 am
Replies: 10
Views: 640
Posted By DonnaS

http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/roadcode/contents.html

http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/roadcode/contents.html
Forum: Australia
Mar 12th 2004, 1:48 am
Replies: 10
Views: 640
Posted By DonnaS

If there's a highway code I don't think anyone...

If there's a highway code I don't think anyone abides by it! NZ drivers are nutters!!

The right turn/left turn rule is opposite to the UK. If you're turning right and someone coming towards you...
Forum: Australia
Mar 1st 2004, 8:12 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 546
Posted By DonnaS

www.sevenseas.co.uk

www.sevenseas.co.uk
Forum: Australia
Feb 20th 2004, 1:17 am
Replies: 8
Views: 584
Posted By DonnaS

North Shore is a great place to live. you're near...

North Shore is a great place to live. you're near enough to the city, but out of it. It's got great beaches, bars, restaurants, very good schools, shopping. People say getting over the bridge is...
Forum: Australia
Feb 17th 2004, 9:40 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 841
Posted By DonnaS

We used Allied Pickfords to NZ, price was 1750...

We used Allied Pickfords to NZ, price was 1750 pounds for 500 cu ft, and it was roughly the same with John Mason, and Doree Bonner ( a bit more expensive ). But I wouldn't use AP ever again - they...
Forum: Australia
Feb 17th 2004, 9:24 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 635
Posted By DonnaS

Try www.direct-travel.co.uk. I used them, told...

Try www.direct-travel.co.uk. I used them, told them I was emigrating, and they will cover you for up to 17 days after arrival.
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2004, 8:18 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 636
Posted By DonnaS

Wouldn't go with Pickfords again. They turned up...

Wouldn't go with Pickfords again. They turned up with an enormous truck but not enough packaging, so it meant half our stuff was "packed" in flimsy storage boxes. Not impressed at all. They also...
Forum: Australia
Feb 2nd 2004, 11:44 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 4,068
Posted By DonnaS

As others say, you'll only know what it's like...

As others say, you'll only know what it's like for you when you give it a go - most people say it's a better life for their family and kids. My husband and I have been here a couple of months and are...
Forum: Australia
Feb 2nd 2004, 11:32 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 12,301
Posted By DonnaS

I found this website - they seem to do it, not...

I found this website - they seem to do it, not just racehorses!

http://www.flyirt.com/index.html

There was a figure of about NZ$12,000 from NZ to Los Angeles, so don't know for Europe.
Forum: Australia
Jan 29th 2004, 1:38 am
Replies: 6
Views: 548
Posted By DonnaS

Direct Insurance offer one way - just tell them...

Direct Insurance offer one way - just tell them you're emigrating. They can do a maximum of 17 days at the destination. I've used them several times for other normal trips.

www.direct-travel.co.uk
Forum: Australia
Jan 29th 2004, 1:29 am
Replies: 7
Views: 691
Posted By DonnaS

I'm living on the North Shore just outside...

I'm living on the North Shore just outside Auckland and it's great - near enough to the city if you need to work, but more like a holiday place as you've got endless beaches and little towns, with...
Forum: Australia
Jan 15th 2004, 9:08 pm
Replies: 103
Views: 8,692
Posted By DonnaS

This is a good thread to share everyone's...

This is a good thread to share everyone's experiences!

I absolutely LOVE NZ and have no regrets about leaving the UK. Many things are different and probably not as good, but I really don't care!...
Forum: Australia
Dec 3rd 2003, 9:42 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,791
Posted By DonnaS

Hi Ben If you haven't discovered it already...

Hi Ben

If you haven't discovered it already and are looking for rental on the north shore there is a free newspaper, North Shore Times with lots of rental places in there.

Donna
Forum: Australia
Dec 3rd 2003, 9:40 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,791
Posted By DonnaS

I arrived in Auckland 29/11 and have found a...

I arrived in Auckland 29/11 and have found a place to rent in Takapuna. Starting work in Jan so heaps of time to explore! Left Ben (hubby) on a mountain in Nepal but thankfully he'll be here in time...
Forum: Australia
Sep 30th 2003, 9:04 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 2,215
Posted By DonnaS

Yes, 2 days until the shippers arrive and I am...

Yes, 2 days until the shippers arrive and I am still sorting out the endless junk boxes - and the kitchen drawer! Luckily we're selling to someone who's letting the flat furnished, so anything I...
Forum: Australia
Sep 27th 2003, 10:32 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,227
Posted By DonnaS

Wanted to bring this near the top again, as I'm...

Wanted to bring this near the top again, as I'm so blinkin confused about insurance, - I can't see the benefits really. The items we want to insure most are electrical so won't probably be insured if...
Forum: Australia
Sep 26th 2003, 11:33 am
Replies: 2
Views: 376
Posted By DonnaS

Good luck!! will be just in front of you at...

Good luck!! will be just in front of you at Heathrow - although off for 2 months recovery in Nepal, before hitting Auckland end Nov!!

keep in touch on the forum!

how are the stress levels? why...
Forum: Australia
Sep 25th 2003, 8:56 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 437
Posted By DonnaS

I would definitely renew it, as if not required...

I would definitely renew it, as if not required for emigration, 6 months is always required for general holiday travel. Plus, it costs something like double in NZ to get a new British passport in the...
Forum: Australia
Sep 25th 2003, 1:01 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 357
Posted By DonnaS

Thanks for the info Russ Sounds like I'll be...

Thanks for the info Russ

Sounds like I'll be spoilt for choice!
Forum: Australia
Sep 25th 2003, 12:11 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 357
Posted By DonnaS

Buying cars in Auckland

Has anyone any idea of the best place to buy cars in Auckland? Not at auctions or necessarily privately - I will be without hubby and therefore want to get a good one (3-4 years old) from a reputable...
Forum: Australia
Sep 25th 2003, 9:17 am
Replies: 8
Views: 554
Posted By DonnaS

We've been telling everyone for 3 years we're...

We've been telling everyone for 3 years we're going, even though for the first 2 we did nothing, and watched as the criteria got tightened, but of course we were busy travelling the world so it...
Forum: Australia
Sep 25th 2003, 9:10 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,227
Posted By DonnaS

Yes, I'd be interested in people's experiences -...

Yes, I'd be interested in people's experiences - especially those who have had to make claims. We're currently in the process of deciding what of our possessions to insure. When you speak to the...
Forum: Australia
Sep 23rd 2003, 3:43 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 375
Posted By DonnaS

Ten days and counting!

Yes, reached that completed insane state at the 10 days before we leave, my head's in a spin. We picked up our visas from NZ House today and it was all I could do to avoid bursting into tears of...
Forum: Australia
Sep 18th 2003, 10:22 am
Replies: 21
Views: 967
Posted By DonnaS

Good luck Guitar Doctor!! We're off on 3rd...

Good luck Guitar Doctor!! We're off on 3rd October, although via Nepal for a couple of months, so won't hit NZ until December - just in time for the summer!

Heading to Auckland initially, as...
Forum: Australia
Sep 17th 2003, 7:44 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 718
Posted By DonnaS

Almost nothing! if parents/hubby died, possibly!...

Almost nothing! if parents/hubby died, possibly! I've just been offered a job with "how can I make you stay" and no money in the world would stop me now.
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