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Forum: New Zealand
Oct 16th 2007, 10:01 am
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By Ben.M

Re: Hello Everyone

Tell you what Bevs, the day the forum starts making a profit I'll cut you in! ;)

Thanks for pointing them towards us.

Ben
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 5th 2007, 7:51 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 847
Posted By Ben.M

Re: ADVICE REQUIRED

Hey Bev, I hear you're a mod here now? Cool!

Thanks for the plug,
Ben
Forum: Australia
Sep 25th 2004, 12:17 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 486
Posted By Ben.M

Re: long term biz visa

FYI, there is a specialist forum dealing with all aspects of the LTBV at www.benz1.com/forum (http://www.benz1.com/forum).
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 17th 2004, 8:14 am
Replies: 2
Views: 515
Posted By Ben.M

Re: Ltbv Lengthy Wait

All LTBV applications are forwarded to Wellington for processing anyway so wouldn't make any difference...

There are some relevant posts on processing times on the LTBV Forum at...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 28th 2004, 1:55 am
Replies: 9
Views: 584
Posted By Ben.M

Re: business category advice

Can't believe no-one suggested discussing this at the LTBV forum at www.benz1.com/forum!

Ben
Forum: Australia
Jan 1st 2004, 12:31 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,272
Posted By Ben.M

Does this 6 month rule only apply to Oz or does...

Does this 6 month rule only apply to Oz or does it also apply to NZ? Six months from when? First arrival or does it depend on your visa type/status?

Thanks,
Ben
Forum: Australia
Dec 22nd 2003, 5:42 am
Replies: 14
Views: 898
Posted By Ben.M

Hi Rich, Can understand your bitterness but...

Hi Rich,

Can understand your bitterness but I guess if you hadn't tried you'd always have been left wondering what might have been. I sometimes can't believe all the hassle and expense that I went...
Forum: Australia
Dec 21st 2003, 11:55 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 898
Posted By Ben.M

When are you actually heading back Rich? Sorry we...

When are you actually heading back Rich? Sorry we didn't get a chance to catch up. Are you by any chance passing through Auckland on the way out?

Any improvement on the domestic situation?

Take...
Forum: Australia
Nov 24th 2003, 6:41 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,787
Posted By Ben.M

Ben, moving out of my home today, leave...

Ben, moving out of my home today, leave Wednesday, arrive Auckland Friday. Staying with a friend for a few days while I look for somewhere to rent.

Plan to settle on the North Shore if the...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 23rd 2003, 8:01 am
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By Ben.M

Re: NZ LTBV applications

Glad to hear there is a glimmer of hope and that things have calmed down. Hope it pans out.

Hey, I like the sound of BenzKiwiBrides.co.nz! You've got me thinking now...

Ben
Forum: Australia
Nov 23rd 2003, 7:12 am
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By Ben.M

I had PSS in on Friday and haven't paid them a...

I had PSS in on Friday and haven't paid them a penny yet! They are going to give me the total on Monday and I'll send them a cheque before leaving.

Ben
Forum: Australia
Nov 23rd 2003, 7:04 am
Replies: 2
Views: 497
Posted By Ben.M

Analogue modem will definitely work, (they use...

Analogue modem will definitely work, (they use the same telephone connector as in the UK).

Your ADSL modem or router should work as long as it supports PPPoA which stores your username and...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 23rd 2003, 6:53 am
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By Ben.M

Re: NZ LTBV applications

Rich, for what it's worth, and I know it might be too late in your case, apart from having to prove the value of my assets before the LTBV was granted, I haven't been asked to prove how how much...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 22nd 2003, 12:55 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By Ben.M

Re: NZ LTBV applications

Shouldn't you be knocking out the zzzzz's by now Jamie?

By the way, I arrive next Friday morning so will give you a call when I'm settled in.

Ben
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 22nd 2003, 10:58 am
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By Ben.M

Re: NZ LTBV applications

8. Visit the dedicated LTBV & NZ Business Forum at www.benz1.com/forum to discuss all aspects of the LTBV as well as Setting Up and Doing Business in NZ

Tut tut Jamie, can't believe you didn't...
Forum: Australia
Nov 19th 2003, 7:44 am
Replies: 7
Views: 670
Posted By Ben.M

I've just insured the more expensive, breakable...

I've just insured the more expensive, breakable items like PC, stereo, some glassware, etc. I didn't go for the option to add on my shipping costs.

Logic would dictate that if the ship sinks or...
Forum: Australia
Nov 18th 2003, 1:41 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 684
Posted By Ben.M

Hi Donna, I'm afraid it's unlikely that NZIS...

Hi Donna,

I'm afraid it's unlikely that NZIS would approve a LTBV application without experience of running your own business although they might accept your management experience if it's at a...
Forum: Australia
Nov 17th 2003, 7:21 am
Replies: 4
Views: 515
Posted By Ben.M

Thanks Rob. Probably best not to bring them then!...

Thanks Rob. Probably best not to bring them then!

Ben
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 17th 2003, 7:16 am
Replies: 8
Views: 725
Posted By Ben.M

Re: shipping - no furniture

You can get a quick online estimate for sending cartons from Anglo Pacific at www.anglopacific.co.uk/baggage. Just click on Quick Estimate.

And hey, what's wrong with Ikea? I've flat packed all...
Forum: Australia
Nov 16th 2003, 10:52 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 515
Posted By Ben.M

Do NZ MAF charge to destroy things?

In the scheme of things this is a pretty trivial question but I have a couple of small wicker items that I'd like to send out in my shipment to NZ but it's not worth paying for them if MAF decide...
Forum: Australia
Nov 16th 2003, 8:18 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,094
Posted By Ben.M

Hi Rich, You sort of hinted in your other...

Hi Rich,

You sort of hinted in your other posts that everything wasn't rosy with the relationship but I didn't realise that things were so bad. I can't add anything to what has already been said...
Forum: Australia
Nov 16th 2003, 6:29 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 731
Posted By Ben.M

I'd say virtually nill! Even if you both had...

I'd say virtually nill! Even if you both had solicitor's who are on the ball I think it extremely unlikey that they could get all the paperwork done in 2 weeks.

I've just exchanged on mine after...
Forum: Australia
Nov 16th 2003, 12:00 am
Replies: 7
Views: 934
Posted By Ben.M

If you fly via the US you get 2 x 32kg each as...

If you fly via the US you get 2 x 32kg each as standard, one-way or return, without having to find an airline that does double allowance, grovelling to them and proving that you have the right sort...
Forum: Australia
Nov 15th 2003, 7:29 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 607
Posted By Ben.M

...but you'll have a great story to tell the...

...but you'll have a great story to tell the grandchildren!

At least you tried Rich. Would have been a lot worse if you hadn't and always wondered what if?

Hey, it's only money! :cool:

Ben
Forum: Australia
Nov 15th 2003, 7:06 am
Replies: 4
Views: 475
Posted By Ben.M

Try www.tclayton.demon.co.uk/values/coins.html...

Try www.tclayton.demon.co.uk/values/coins.html (http://www.tclayton.demon.co.uk/values/coins.html). I also had an inherited collection of old coins. I used this site to pick out the better ones and...
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