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Forum: NZ Update

Apr 26th 2010, 12:48 am

Replies: 10

15 Months Here!

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Posted By ingusbird

Re: 15 Months Here!

Hey, thanks for your well wishes.

Don't get me wrong, the distance into Wellington is commutable as I know people that do it and there are many that use the train and the car. It depends on your...

Forum: NZ Update

Apr 25th 2010, 9:18 pm

Replies: 10

15 Months Here!

Views: 1,628

Posted By ingusbird

Re: 15 Months Here!

It may be worth getting further opinions though as I am not speaking from my own experience. You could live a little further towards Wellington though like Camborne or Plimmerton. I think they are...

Forum: NZ Update

Apr 25th 2010, 10:44 am

Replies: 10

15 Months Here!

Views: 1,628

Posted By ingusbird

Re: 15 Months Here!

Hey, well having not worked in Wellington and my husband being fortunate to work in P'ram, I'm probably not the best person to answer this.

At the moment, the train from Paraparaumu to...

Forum: NZ Update

Apr 22nd 2010, 8:23 pm

Replies: 10

15 Months Here!

Views: 1,628

Posted By ingusbird

Re: 15 Months Here!

Thanks for your comments and thank you mudplug.

Yes, the work situation is hard. I have only had 2 interviews in 12 months. Time to go it alone.

I wish you all the best mudplug, I'm sure you...

Forum: NZ Update

Apr 22nd 2010, 5:11 am

Replies: 10

15 Months Here!

Views: 1,628

Posted By ingusbird

15 Months Here!

Well, we've been here on Kapiti Coast for 15 months now and loving it! What a place to be. My folks came out in Jan for several weeks which was fab but then I blubbed like a big girl when they left...

Forum: New Zealand

Apr 22nd 2010, 5:04 am

Replies: 18

Hi everyone

Views: 2,288

Posted By ingusbird

Re: Hi everyone

Hi Martin,

Welcome to the forum.

Although I never lived in Nottingham, I do know it as we lived in Derbyshire for a number of years and I used to love Notts for the shops and it used to have...

Forum: New Zealand

Feb 18th 2010, 2:18 am

Replies: 4

Self Employment seems like the only option

Views: 545

Posted By ingusbird

Re: Self Employment seems like the only option

Thanks for the info. I really appreciate it. I don't think I can have an 0800 number on my cell though as I am on Vodafone super prepay not contract.

Will look into it though.... :thumbup:

Forum: New Zealand

Feb 18th 2010, 12:16 am

Replies: 4

Self Employment seems like the only option

Views: 545

Posted By ingusbird

Re: Self Employment seems like the only option

Thanks for your reply. Yes I just had a look at this website, cute. I wondered if it would work if I decided to "go it alone." I don't have enough money to buy a franchise right now.

I do...

Forum: New Zealand

Feb 17th 2010, 11:43 pm

Replies: 4

Self Employment seems like the only option

Views: 545

Posted By ingusbird

Self Employment seems like the only option

Hey everyone, just wanted to sound you out about an idea I've had. I have been looking for work now since last Winter and have had one interview in all that time. I know how hard it is to get work...

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 10th 2009, 5:25 am

Replies: 2

MOVING TO KAPITI COAST

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Posted By ingusbird

Re: MOVING TO KAPITI COAST

Hi TM09, I'm sure you won't regret your decision to move back.

I have been in Paraparaumu on the Kapiti Coast for about 2 months and am loving it. I guess I'm still in the honeymoon period but so...

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 4th 2009, 7:59 pm

Replies: 25

Waikenae/ Paraparaumu

Views: 1,952

Posted By ingusbird

Re: Waikenae/ Paraparaumu

Catie,

I'm interested to see what a winter is going to be like, compared with what i'm used to and I guess Christmas Day, for the first time is hilarious, due to the weather.

Anyway, for now,...

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 4th 2009, 2:32 am

Replies: 25

Waikenae/ Paraparaumu

Views: 1,952

Posted By ingusbird

Re: Waikenae/ Paraparaumu

Hi Catz,

Yeah I think it must be. Never lived on the coast before so am enjoying the lifestyle and this lovely weather! LOL Beats the UK :thumbsup:

We have been to Waikanae - nice up there....

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 3rd 2009, 9:20 pm

Replies: 2

NZ (Kapiti Coast) Newbie

Views: 450

Posted By ingusbird

Re: NZ (Kapiti Coast) Newbie

Debs,

Thanks for your message.

Yeah it would be great to meet for a coffee and a chat sometime. I think you feel isolated when you first arrive and it just takes a bit of chat and banter to...

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 3rd 2009, 8:51 am

Replies: 25

Waikenae/ Paraparaumu

Views: 1,952

Posted By ingusbird

Re: Waikenae/ Paraparaumu

Thanks simonmarkellis, I hope to catch up with them soon.

Yes I think Param has a reputation of being "Little Britain." We are invading! Lol.

It's must be the place to be eh? :rofl:

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 3rd 2009, 4:31 am

Replies: 2

NZ (Kapiti Coast) Newbie

Views: 450

Posted By ingusbird

NZ (Kapiti Coast) Newbie

Hi Guys,

We moved to Paraparaumu in January 09 and have been here now about 7 weeks. Be great to get the low down on the area and the Kapiti Coast if anyone can help. It's still early days for...

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 3rd 2009, 4:23 am

Replies: 25

Waikenae/ Paraparaumu

Views: 1,952

Posted By ingusbird

Re: Waikenae/ Paraparaumu

Hi everyone. I moved to Paraparaumu on 19 January 09 from the UK and am still settling in. My husband is working but I'm not. We are loving Param so far and the areas along the Kapiti Coast. ...

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