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Forum: New Zealand
Nov 15th 2016, 9:05 pm
Replies: 244
Views: 22,007
Posted By killercat

Re: Bad long quake.

Im there with you Bevs, very sad, been many times over the last year, I was their last weekend but luckily this is out of season so there was hardly any seals in the falls. My friends also got...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 4th 2016, 9:29 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,282
Posted By killercat

Re: Takapuna Auckland Advice

warkworth is do able, but as others have said unless his job is flexible with times he will spend a lot of time in traffic. However you have to think about the quality of life you want, the house...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 4th 2016, 9:15 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 3,117
Posted By killercat

Re: Any new people picton/blenheim area?

Hi Caroline,
Picton does come alive inthe summer and has a much better vibe, im in Blenheim and moved down from Auckland last Christmas, initially i thought OMG what have i done, lol but its...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 4th 2016, 8:55 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,610
Posted By killercat

Re: Impressions of Blenheim please?

Hiya, im in Blenheim and it would be unusual for that road to be effected by snow, there is occasional ice and lots of traffic around harvest time. (lots for Blenheim anyway lol) its a nice area,...
Forum: New Zealand
May 28th 2016, 10:17 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 3,431
Posted By killercat

Re: I am in nelson

Hi Donutt,
hoping your family have arrived now and you are feeling more settled, try not to be too put off by the weather. we are in Blenheim (about 1 1/2 hours over the hill) we have been in NZ...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 9th 2016, 8:16 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 635
Posted By killercat

Re: Working as a counsellor anyone?

Hi Geo, I think it depends on where you will be based and what field you work in, there are a few NGO's that have counsellors, but a lot of people work in private practice and hire a room, most...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 6th 2016, 9:31 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,649
Posted By killercat

Re: Social Worker help

Hiya, sorry to hear you havn't had any luck, unfortunately they are harder to find in the smaller areas. have you considered wellington or Christchurch and then putting in for a transfer? I know...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 29th 2015, 10:04 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,649
Posted By killercat

Re: Social Worker help

HI, unfortunately they dont use locum social workers in new zealand, there used to be an agency in Christchurch that would set up interviews and liaise with the services but they dont appear to be...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 27th 2015, 8:30 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,770
Posted By killercat

Re: Picton or Blenheim?

Hi Catcha and Baz, so looks like Blenheim is the place to start for rentals due to a lack of them in Picton lol, are there any areas that i should steer clear from? i would prefer the outskirts due...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 1st 2015, 10:08 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,836
Posted By killercat

Re: Been in New Zealand 2 weeks - Auckland area . Poss. Albany?

Welcome to Auckland :) must be very hard leaving ur 20year old behind, i did similar when we came over :( . Albany is a nice area and has plenty of shops and facilities near by. Mill water is about...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 31st 2015, 9:30 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,770
Posted By killercat

Re: Picton or Blenheim?

Thanx Baz, sounds like your really settled there :) i havnt ruled out Blenheim yet but i am drawn to the sea lol we are flying down for the weekend and planning on having a scout around both, i...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 29th 2015, 7:45 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,770
Posted By killercat

Re: Picton or Blenheim?

Sound positive that you have stayed for 10 years :) my partner has been offered a job in Waikawa so we would likely start off there. im hoping someting may come up in at the hospital or Mental...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 28th 2015, 8:53 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,770
Posted By killercat

Picton or Blenheim?

Sooo the other half and i are looking at a posible move to Picton :confused: is there anyone on here that is in that area? we have been in Auckland for the last 5 years and managed to build a small...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 28th 2015, 8:45 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 7,369
Posted By killercat

Wink Re: Auckland - I wouldn't

i too live on the Hibiscus coast (Auckland) and totally understand what your saying, whilst i love the life, beaches and general lifestyle i too struggle with the high cost of homes and general...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 16th 2013, 9:17 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,232
Posted By killercat

Re: Cook Strait Ferry

Ah im from the outskirts in Portchester, i used to work in Somerstown and Copnor thou :)
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 13th 2013, 10:50 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,232
Posted By killercat

Re: Cook Strait Ferry

Lol snap, we went on this recently and was very bemused to find out it was the Pride of Cherbourg which i have been on many times :) this crossing was much more enjoyable thou. where about's
in...
Forum: New Zealand
May 8th 2013, 10:37 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 8,347
Posted By killercat

Re: How will my teenagers adapt to NZ education?

My Daughter came over at the same age after completing her GCSEs, she started at a state school and on there advice went back a year! she was so bored as she was repeating stuff she had already done...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 13th 2013, 9:28 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 5,599
Posted By killercat

Re: Veggies Delight, Quorn arrives in Countdown!!!

Well who'd of thought one little comment for my fellow veggie friends would cause such a debate! Me personally, i dont really care what goes in it, i like it and will carry on eating it as im sure...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 10th 2013, 9:59 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 12,636
Posted By killercat

Re: Living on Waiheke Island

Hi Callycat, i guess the question would be what you are looking for and why you are considering the move to Waiheke? if this fits n with your longer plan then go for it, you came to NZ for the...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 7th 2013, 8:05 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 5,599
Posted By killercat

Veggies Delight, Quorn arrives in Countdown!!!

Hi to any fellow veggies, Countdown have finally agreed to a trial of Quorn products, :) my local one in Silverdale has a small selection but more than enough to save be driving to Onehunga or North...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 26th 2013, 8:04 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,099
Posted By killercat

Re: How do we cross-credit daughter's GCSE results with NCEA please?

mY daughter completed her GSCE's prior to our move, she continued to do Cambridge here gaining 3 A levels and has just started uni this week, Cambridge is recognised and depending on what her marks...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 10th 2013, 9:15 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 746
Posted By killercat

Re: Social Work question

Hiya, unfortunately there isnt hardly any agencies that deal with SW, have a look at CYF (child youth and family) web sites for vacancies or the local hospitals. http://www.nzswrecruit.co.nz/ is...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 11th 2012, 8:25 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,763
Posted By killercat

Re: coldplay

AWSOME Mr Martin rocked Auckland fingers crossed they come back again :thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 28th 2012, 9:43 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 692
Posted By killercat

Re: UK working holiday visa

Have a look at STA student travel, they normally help young people and can organise work placements in london pubs too.
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 16th 2012, 9:24 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,729
Posted By killercat

Re: work dilema

Lifes too short to be unhappy in a job, i for one didnt move to the other side of the world to be in a job that pisses me off regardless of the money. Given the adventure you guys have already had...
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