British Expats - Search Results

Go Back  British Expats > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

 
Search: Posts Made By: Akaubear
Showing results 1 to 25 of 137
Search took 2.59 seconds.
Forum: Australia
Jul 18th 2004, 10:10 am
Replies: 5
Views: 566
Posted By Akaubear

Re: Our first earth quake - Rotorua NZ!!

Hello!

We even felt them over here in Papamoa!!! :eek:

Nicola :)
Forum: Australia
Jun 23rd 2004, 9:29 am
Replies: 6
Views: 588
Posted By Akaubear

It's on a different site - I hope it's Ok to post...

It's on a different site - I hope it's Ok to post it! ;)

http://www.*****.co.uk/chat/chat.php


Nicola. :)
Forum: Australia
Jun 23rd 2004, 8:22 am
Replies: 6
Views: 588
Posted By Akaubear

Re: Long time no see!!

Hello Em!

Good to hear from you again. Weren't you in Wanganui? I was thinking of visiting there soon cos I saw on the news that Kiefer Sutherland is there!! :D :D

I think a few of us have...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 5th 2004, 10:40 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 5,294
Posted By Akaubear

Re: Teacher salaries in New Zealand

Hello!

It's in this attached document. Search for "salary scales". As Sazzle says, you'll need to get your qualifications transferred - but once you do, it's very straightforward.

Feel free...
Forum: Australia
Mar 12th 2004, 2:29 am
Replies: 10
Views: 637
Posted By Akaubear

I'm fairly sure the questions don't change. We...

I'm fairly sure the questions don't change. We had the 2002 version, took the test in 2003 - and the questions were the same. But of course, there's always a first time!

The scratch tests are...
Forum: Australia
Mar 12th 2004, 2:02 am
Replies: 10
Views: 637
Posted By Akaubear

Re: nz driving

You could try borrowing it from the library - or look in the reference section - it's sure to be there & in pristine condition because I don't suppose any NZer has read it. :D

You'll also need it...
Forum: Australia
Mar 11th 2004, 2:14 am
Replies: 10
Views: 599
Posted By Akaubear

Re: i miss uk radio

Well... they are leaving Radio 1 soon, & splitting up!! :eek:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/3503549.stm

Mark Radcliffe's Radio 2 show could possibly be "recorded" so...
Mar 9th 2004, 9:11 am
Replies: 43
Views: 1,865
Posted By Akaubear

Can I just quickly stick my hand up too & say I'm...

Can I just quickly stick my hand up too & say I'm happy with the education system in NZ.

In a nutshell I felt that the UK system was too geared up to teaching the kids to pass the tests to push...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 7th 2004, 7:27 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,530
Posted By Akaubear

I'll let you know once Summer is over (it's been...

I'll let you know once Summer is over (it's been gorgeous here today :cool: )

Nicola :)
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 5th 2004, 12:51 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,198
Posted By Akaubear

Hello again! We just got sent this from...

Hello again!

We just got sent this from Teach NZ & I thought you might be interested.

Find a New Zealand teaching job on the M25

There's no limit to what secondary teachers - and their...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 1st 2004, 11:34 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,198
Posted By Akaubear

Ok - here's the reality in the Bay of Plenty!!...

Ok - here's the reality in the Bay of Plenty!! :eek:

We arrived in Papamoa in January last year. My husband is a secondary school Maths teacher and everyone, and I mean everyone said "You'll...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 31st 2004, 1:23 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,945
Posted By Akaubear

He was in Tauranga the other day. There was a...

He was in Tauranga the other day. There was a Country Music festival, and he just turned up & got on stage for 10 minutes. Can you imagine that?!?

Best thing to do is stay at home. Be afraid,...
Forum: Australia
Jan 20th 2004, 2:41 am
Replies: 27
Views: 1,372
Posted By Akaubear

Re: Zippidy do da!!! I got it!!!

You know that's one of our worries... Maybe we'll move back to the UK when our son is 14 and 11 months, and come back when he's 17!! ;)

Nicola :)
Forum: Australia
Jan 19th 2004, 8:27 am
Replies: 4
Views: 552
Posted By Akaubear

We haven't looked into it at all 'cos with PR...

We haven't looked into it at all 'cos with PR you're not allowed to claim benefit for 2 years....

Nicola :)
Forum: Australia
Jan 12th 2004, 11:29 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,372
Posted By Akaubear

Re: Zippidy do da!!! I got it!!!

Ahem! Me & Mr Akaubear also got 35/35 (as mentioned in the same thread as Paula & Ian's perfect scores....) :p :D

So pressure is on you other NZers to join the ranks!

Nicola :)
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 12th 2004, 12:48 am
Replies: 64
Views: 5,167
Posted By Akaubear

Hello Jack! (You're right - it is dark here ;)...

Hello Jack! (You're right - it is dark here ;) :D )

Another update for you. Our yearly rates are $1,118.30 - for a 4 bed house in Papamoa (approx. $95 a month). But that doesn't include rubbish...
Forum: Australia
Jan 7th 2004, 8:08 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,026
Posted By Akaubear

I just wanted to say - what a brilliant post! :) ...

I just wanted to say - what a brilliant post! :) It sums up our feelings perfectly. (We even went kayaking yesterday - for the first time! :eek: )

Nicola :)
Forum: Australia
Jan 6th 2004, 3:55 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,026
Posted By Akaubear

I know some people who did that too! As for...

I know some people who did that too!

As for us - we've been here a year (nearly!) and we don't have any plans to move back to the UK.

Nicola. :)
Forum: Australia
Jan 4th 2004, 11:51 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,169
Posted By Akaubear

Re: Oz & NZ TV programmes this week - starting tonight

There is supposed to be an update on all (?) the families in the series coming on telly soon. I believe it's going to be called "We Got A New Life..."

Nicola :)
Forum: Australia
Jan 3rd 2004, 5:47 am
Replies: 14
Views: 878
Posted By Akaubear

I cried when I read the email my brother sent to...

I cried when I read the email my brother sent to me telling me about the ending.... How sad does that make me??? :rolleyes:

Nicola :)
Forum: Australia
Dec 4th 2003, 8:17 am
Replies: 13
Views: 706
Posted By Akaubear

Re: Robster concert in Sydney

I don't actually think he's that popular in New Zealand. They are still trying to sell tickets to his concert - which is on Saturday! If only it was closer I would have gone - to see Duran Duran...
Forum: Australia
Dec 1st 2003, 8:11 am
Replies: 7
Views: 567
Posted By Akaubear

Oh dear - I guess I failed the "Are you a Kiwi...

Oh dear - I guess I failed the "Are you a Kiwi yet?" test! :rolleyes: (Whisper) I haven't seen any of the movies - better not say that too loud or they'll chuck me out for sure! :eek:

Nicola.
Forum: Australia
Dec 1st 2003, 8:01 am
Replies: 7
Views: 567
Posted By Akaubear

I don't think so. Wellington is taking centre...

I don't think so. Wellington is taking centre stage today!!

Nicola :)
Forum: Australia
Dec 1st 2003, 7:51 am
Replies: 7
Views: 567
Posted By Akaubear

Did you see the 'Frodo' plane go over? All the...

Did you see the 'Frodo' plane go over? All the kids at the school I was at today were in the playground watching it!! :)

Nicola.
Forum: Australia
Nov 28th 2003, 5:21 am
Replies: 11
Views: 750
Posted By Akaubear

Re: Made my think

Also.... I'm pretty sure you don't have to be in employment for 3 years to get citizenship - just living here is Ok.

Chill out vibes are heading your way!! :) :) :)

Nicola.
Showing results 1 to 25 of 137
 


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.