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Forum: New Zealand
Jun 29th 2004, 11:10 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 977
Posted By chris@insurance

Unfortunately, this is the case according to my...

Unfortunately, this is the case according to my mate in the NZ police.

ALL of the experienced police who migrated from the UK to NZ, had to complete the NZ Police course(in Wellington I believe)....
Forum: Australia
Jun 29th 2004, 11:04 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,233
Posted By chris@insurance

We've been using an electrician(one man band)...

We've been using an electrician(one man band) recently here in Christchurch, NZ charging out at $30NZ
Forum: Australia
Feb 27th 2004, 2:12 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,532
Posted By chris@insurance

My suggestion is to be completely blunt with any...

My suggestion is to be completely blunt with any financial advisor you interview.

Make sure you completely understand how your advisor(s) earn their fee...don't be shy to ask

If you do not...
Forum: Australia
Feb 27th 2004, 1:58 am
Replies: 5
Views: 451
Posted By chris@insurance

Found this on New Zealand in an investment book. ...

Found this on New Zealand in an investment book.

I do find the NZ system better than the US.......much simpler I think
Forum: Australia
Jan 31st 2004, 9:06 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 730
Posted By chris@insurance

The housing market has become quite silly. ...

The housing market has become quite silly.

My partner and I bought a house in November of last year(beachside Christchurch), the house across from us has just been listed for $100,000+ more than...
Forum: Australia
Jan 26th 2004, 1:43 am
Replies: 3
Views: 429
Posted By chris@insurance

There has been such a sharp rise in the NZ dollar...

There has been such a sharp rise in the NZ dollar in the last year that, although I agree with a previous comment that prices are becoming more attractive in NZ, better deals are available outside of...
Forum: Australia
Jan 26th 2004, 1:38 am
Replies: 12
Views: 651
Posted By chris@insurance

Here's a link to a news article about the huge...

Here's a link to a news article about the huge increase in private school applications.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,2792339a7694,00.html

Not having any children yet........I can't...
Forum: Australia
Jan 26th 2004, 1:30 am
Replies: 3
Views: 411
Posted By chris@insurance

My partner and I have a one year old...

My partner and I have a one year old Rottweiler(we found him after emigrating), and our fellow expat friends have a mature German Shephard(who they brought with from the US).

Our Kiwi friends with...
Forum: Australia
Jan 20th 2004, 10:13 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,156
Posted By chris@insurance

These were taken in the past few weeks: ...

These were taken in the past few weeks:


http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid97/pb4a8186df3e63bd5656ea1605c5ce2ef/fa135573.jpg

My partner Jodi, me, and our Rottweiller Ajax on the beach...
Forum: Australia
Jan 15th 2004, 1:23 am
Replies: 103
Views: 8,694
Posted By chris@insurance

I couldn't agree more

I couldn't agree more
Forum: Australia
Jan 15th 2004, 12:35 am
Replies: 7
Views: 964
Posted By chris@insurance

In New Zealand, I've been told by the largest...

In New Zealand, I've been told by the largest mortgage broking company in the country that for new migrants, it's either a substantial deposit with the collateral to back it up, or approximately 6...
Forum: Australia
Jan 14th 2004, 12:09 am
Replies: 3
Views: 463
Posted By chris@insurance

I would concur about your likelihood of finding a...

I would concur about your likelihood of finding a suitable employment position.

Tradespeople are in considerable demand right now in NZ, and I suspect for the foreseeable future as well.
Forum: Australia
Jan 14th 2004, 12:00 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,176
Posted By chris@insurance

Here in Christchurch our average monthly electric...

Here in Christchurch our average monthly electric bill is:

$120-130

We have a good sized 3 bedroom house with a large vaulted ceiling common area.

We just paid $390 for enough firewood to...
Forum: Australia
Jan 13th 2004, 11:54 pm
Replies: 103
Views: 8,694
Posted By chris@insurance

Grayling..... I'm sorry to hear you didn't...

Grayling.....

I'm sorry to hear you didn't have an enjoyable trip.

Hopefully the family you have here will someday be enough of a draw for you to return for a 2nd look.

We quite enjoy it...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 13th 2004, 9:05 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,217
Posted By chris@insurance

Hi Mark, I think I would agree with several...

Hi Mark,

I think I would agree with several of those who have already posted in saying you should consider an extended holiday with your family to "recce" BOTH NZ and OZ and further explore the...
Forum: Australia
Jan 13th 2004, 8:40 pm
Replies: 103
Views: 8,694
Posted By chris@insurance

Too funny...and all too true. My experience...

Too funny...and all too true.

My experience between the UK and NZ is as follows:

Although I've never LIVED in the UK, I've spent quite a bit of time traveling there for work and holidays and I...
Forum: Australia
Jan 13th 2004, 8:29 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 512
Posted By chris@insurance

Also check out: Autopoint...

Also check out:

Autopoint (http://www.autopoint.co.nz)

to get a handle on local prices.

I'm a big fan of the Toyota Surf/Hilux....if you look hard enough you can find a second hand one in...
Forum: Australia
Jan 10th 2004, 4:20 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,039
Posted By chris@insurance

My partner and I have been here almost 3 years to...

My partner and I have been here almost 3 years to the day.

Although it hasn't been perfect...I think we've come to grips with the fact that no place is perfect, bu we've found New Zealand to still...
Forum: Australia
Nov 7th 2003, 11:15 am
Replies: 10
Views: 756
Posted By chris@insurance

If Ikea does ship I think they have a store in...

If Ikea does ship I think they have a store in Brisbane

I know it's a tough choice....best of luck....and if you do decide to buy in NZ...let me know and I can share what my partner and I decide...
Forum: Australia
Nov 7th 2003, 3:02 am
Replies: 10
Views: 756
Posted By chris@insurance

Re: Ikea?

Unfortunately, Ikea isn't in NZ yet......

As mentioned in another post Freedom Furniture is an Ikea-like furniture retailer...it's quite similar to the store layout I recall from the US.
...
Forum: Australia
Nov 7th 2003, 2:47 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,449
Posted By chris@insurance

Hi Andy, I'get the chance to ride a lot of...

Hi Andy,

I'get the chance to ride a lot of different bikes.....it goes with the job...I bought a motorbike dealership in Christchurch....we sell Aprilia, Harley, Moto Guzzi, and Yamaha...so I'm...
Forum: Australia
Nov 5th 2003, 9:57 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,449
Posted By chris@insurance

I'd say the motorcycling community here is pretty...

I'd say the motorcycling community here is pretty strong.

If you're keen on getting contact details I can pass along web sites and email addresses for clubs and events you may be interested in.
...
Forum: Australia
Nov 5th 2003, 7:57 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,449
Posted By chris@insurance

My partner and I moved to Christchurch 3 years...

My partner and I moved to Christchurch 3 years ago from the US. One of the main reason for moving was for motorcycling. Although I found road manners lacking in the city, once out on the open road it...
Forum: Australia
Jul 15th 2003, 10:59 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,259
Posted By chris@insurance

Re: Motorbike Helmets

Here's my two cents:

I brought my Mick Doohan Replica Arai with me when I moved to New Zealand(I couldn't leave it behind....my Mom bought it for me). Although it didn't have the Australian...
Forum: Australia
Jul 14th 2003, 11:43 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,242
Posted By chris@insurance

Re: Route planner for Nz

Hi Tori,

I'm not aware of any websites that allow online routemaking(like MAPQUEST) for NZ..the only thing I could find was this:

http://www.backpack-newzealand.com/mapofsouthisland.html
...
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