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Forum: New Zealand
Feb 23rd 2012, 1:13 am
Replies: 7
Views: 843
Posted By jo_hedge

Re: credit card on work to residence permit

My 'normal' bank does not assist me, & it would appear from past threads that many banks do not - that's wny I asked!
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 22nd 2012, 9:42 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 843
Posted By jo_hedge

credit card on work to residence permit

Has anyone had any luck recently on getting a credit card when on a work to residence permit? If so, let me know which bank & how you did it!
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Oct 29th 2011, 8:47 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,093
Posted By jo_hedge

Emigration Group

Can anyone help? Is anyone using The Emigration Group to assist with their move to NZ? A friend is using them & has just received a bill for $3500NZ for finding him a job. The only thing is, they...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Oct 29th 2011, 8:42 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 892
Posted By jo_hedge

Re: medical woes

My other half is having the same problems. Had his bloods done just after a weekend of RWC matches & a few beers. His cholestrol is raised too. He's had notification that medical has been referred...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 11th 2009, 2:47 am
Replies: 55
Views: 5,516
Posted By jo_hedge

Re: What do you miss most??

Oatibix (hate the NZ weetbix - it's not spelled correctly anyway!!)
Anything M&S, especially their cauliflower cheese
Hotel Chocolat (I think I'm going to cry ...)
A really good curry...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 11th 2009, 2:29 am
Replies: 2
Views: 607
Posted By jo_hedge

For all you teachers out there ...

Have just got my final salary assessment from the Salary Assessment Unit in Christchurch. Cheeky buggers have only given me half-credit for the 5 years I spent employed as a peripatetic music...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 11th 2009, 2:22 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,427
Posted By jo_hedge

Re: Pickfords

I used Pickfords - the Bucks branch from Husbourne Crawley. They were great when my stuff was in the UK, but once I got to NZ & then tried to get my stuff sent on, they really didn't have a clue! ...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 1st 2009, 7:38 am
Replies: 5
Views: 460
Posted By jo_hedge

Aussie visitors visa

I''ve now got my residents visa (having had S18 conditions removed) & have lived in NZ now for 6 months. Does anyone know if I need a visitors visa for Oz? I'm going there for a holiday in Oct, &...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 8th 2009, 10:00 am
Replies: 55
Views: 53,523
Posted By jo_hedge

Re: best areas to live near auckland?

I'm living out at Waiuku on the Awhitu Peninsula. Is commutable to Auckland. Very small town, super community feel. Not too many problems. Lots of fab beaches, as one coast is Hauraki Gulf...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 8th 2009, 9:55 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,672
Posted By jo_hedge

Re: Removal Companies

Further to my previous reply, am not impressed with Allied Pickfords now. Having used the information from one of you guys (not getting it from Pickfords, despite requests) on how to track the ship...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 8th 2009, 9:50 am
Replies: 5
Views: 574
Posted By jo_hedge

Re: Medical worry

I had this aggro myself. See the 'immigration' section for lots more tales of woe. INZ seem completely arbitrary on what they decide is acceptable or not. See their list of unacceptable conditions...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 7th 2009, 8:11 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,672
Posted By jo_hedge

Re: Removal Companies

My stuff is now bobbing around the seas on the back of some huge great ship, through Allied Pickfords. Does anyone know how I can track the ship's progress? And how long it's likely to be with the...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 7th 2009, 8:08 am
Replies: 27
Views: 1,595
Posted By jo_hedge

Re: How do you all cope with BUGS/INSECTS?

I'm fortunate enough to live in a new build, so don't get too many insects etc. However, I did come home from work last week & find the second cousin to a tarantula hanging above my garage door. I...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 3rd 2009, 7:16 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,429
Posted By jo_hedge

Re: primary school teaching

I'm glad to say I had a much better day today:) The school I am at is great. The principal is really approachable & supportive; the staff have been friendly & welcoming. I haven't met many parents...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 2nd 2009, 5:15 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,429
Posted By jo_hedge

Re: primary school teaching

I was teaching in various schools in Luton, v mixed culturally & religiously. Generally in the UK I found the paperwork onerous (& often not at all to the benefit of the kids); the government...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 1st 2009, 7:26 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,621
Posted By jo_hedge

Re: Insuring For Family Emergencies

I've just taken out this policy. Is recommended by Britsnz. Read their info on www.britsnz.co.nz. You can also get a discount on the premium.
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 1st 2009, 7:10 am
Replies: 2
Views: 553
Posted By jo_hedge

Re: Info required pls-work visa and teaching

The more qualifications you can get assessed by NZQA the better, especially when it comes to salary assessment by your employer. So do get it assessed. Jo
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 1st 2009, 7:08 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,429
Posted By jo_hedge

Re: primary school teaching

I've been teaching in NZ for 5 weeks now & am covering maternity leave. I did have a permanent job to come to, but INZ took so long to process my visa that the position was withdrawn. I applied for...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Mar 16th 2009, 12:13 am
Replies: 3
Views: 456
Posted By jo_hedge

Re: Work restrictions?

Had my residence visa put in my passport last week & it says: "Holder must take up offer of employment within 3 months of the grant of the first residence permit and remain in that employment for a...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Mar 13th 2009, 9:23 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 601
Posted By jo_hedge

Re: CO question....

I too got the name of my CO when I received the ITA. I did get an email address for her & a direct line. However, I have never managed to speak to her by phone, & she never returned my calls. ...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 12th 2009, 10:49 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 513
Posted By jo_hedge

Red face Beds

Does anyone know if it possible to buy a mattress for a double bed out in NZ? When I packed up my house over a year ago I got rid of the mattress (old & saggy!) & didn't buy a new one. Am I going...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Mar 5th 2009, 9:21 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,093
Posted By jo_hedge

Smile Re: To fat for NZ????

Hi Sparkie

It seems you only have a real problem if your BMI is over 35, although it seems completely arbitrary who's high BMI is OK & who's isn't. The presumption is that if you've got a high...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Mar 4th 2009, 10:26 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 3,893
Posted By jo_hedge

Re: Medical Waiver - Advice please!

Thanks for that Nick. They're just soooo helpful, aren't they? I hope you get everything sorted out. I feel like I'm banging my head against a wall, but after all the time, effort & money, I'm not...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Mar 4th 2009, 10:23 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,092
Posted By jo_hedge

Re: Blood tests through GP

Hi Jamtart

This whole medical/blood test thing is a nightmare. I had to have all mine done again. I went to my GP & they were done free of charge (he's a very nice man!). I did ask my IO if I...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Mar 4th 2009, 9:01 am
Replies: 8
Views: 3,893
Posted By jo_hedge

Re: Medical Waiver - Advice please!

Hi Nick

I can't offer any advice re the medical waiver yet - it's a route I may have to go down. The MA is being awkward with me at the mo with regards to my BMI (37) although no problem with my...
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