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Forum: New Zealand
Mar 28th 2010, 10:52 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,190
Posted By elaine99

Re: Concessions for pensioners

Well I was only in the scheme for this particular pension for a short while and it is a very small one and is paid quarterly so I expect they felt it wasn't worth the cost to them of transferriing...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 27th 2010, 4:54 pm
Replies: 347
Views: 29,715
Posted By elaine99

Re: House still not sold.......guess loads of you in the same boat!!!!

Sorry,
I meant how long does it take generally to hear from immigration once they receive my medcal results
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 27th 2010, 4:48 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,190
Posted By elaine99

Re: Concessions for pensioners

At the present rate of exchange I don't think so. I have a very small private pension but the providers are not willing to pay it in NZ dollars so I will need to transfer it by bank transfer which...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 27th 2010, 4:43 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 829
Posted By elaine99

Re: Software Developer ... HELP!

My son does similar work in Christchurch but found it hard to get a job 7 years ago. Try Christchurch council
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 27th 2010, 3:30 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,190
Posted By elaine99

Re: Concessions for pensioners

Thankyou both for two very helpful links.
I've now met the weight and colesterol criteria required by immigration so am hoping it won't take too long now as I first applied in Oct 2008 and can't...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 27th 2010, 3:04 pm
Replies: 347
Views: 29,715
Posted By elaine99

Re: House still not sold.......guess loads of you in the same boat!!!!

Thanks for that info. I have now reached the weight and colesterol levels requested by immigration at the end of January so I will now "fit in" with what must be slimmer locals and I will be...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 25th 2010, 7:12 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,190
Posted By elaine99

Concessions for pensioners

I'm a pensioner, presently enjoying the perks of various concessions such as free bus fares, cheaper hair cuts, free prescriptions, free eye test every 2 years, cheaper meals in some restaurants etc....
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 21st 2010, 1:09 pm
Replies: 347
Views: 29,715
Posted By elaine99

Re: House still not sold.......guess loads of you in the same boat!!!!

I was rather surprised to see that some of the responses to this post are still trying to sell after 18 months. I was under the impression that once we receive our visa we have just 6 months to leave...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Mar 20th 2010, 1:22 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 7,385
Posted By elaine99

Re: Advice for telephone inerview please!

I suppose the only reason they may interview on a parent visa would be to ensure that you are aware of health costs or to see that you will have enough family support or in general to see that your...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 20th 2010, 6:39 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,810
Posted By elaine99

Re: furniture help

Beds with drawers in the base are worth taking as I couldn't find any on my last visit to NZ and they are good space savers.
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Mar 20th 2010, 6:11 am
Replies: 47
Views: 7,385
Posted By elaine99

Re: Advice for telephone inerview please!

Is the phone interview just for those seeking employment? I'm on a parent visa.
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Mar 20th 2010, 6:10 am
Replies: 47
Views: 7,385
Posted By elaine99

Re: Advice for telephone inerview please!

Does everyone have a phone interview or only those seeking employment in NZ? I'm on a Parent visa so will be retiring.
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Mar 20th 2010, 6:00 am
Replies: 2
Views: 718
Posted By elaine99

Re: IT (ICT) Jobs in Christchurh

My son is in IT in Christchurch with Canterbury Council. You could try them as I happen to know that a couple of people have just left.
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 19th 2010, 6:58 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 6,254
Posted By elaine99

Re: Anyone in Christchurch and surroundings?

My son lives in Aidenfield with his family and my daughter in law is a hairdresser in Prebbleton which isn't very far from you. If you pop in and have your hair done and get into conversation with...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 19th 2010, 6:42 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,785
Posted By elaine99

Re: Which Bank??

At present I pay my utility bills on a monthly direct debit in Engand spreading the cost over the year so that my outgoings are the same each month and I don't get a nasty shock when the winter fuel...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Mar 18th 2010, 11:15 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 823
Posted By elaine99

Re: Would appreciate help from anyone that can?

How right you are! I believe immigration thinks that we "silver surfers" will be a burdon on their health system and are hoping that we will pop our clogs before we get our visas thus letting them...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Mar 18th 2010, 10:55 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,512
Posted By elaine99

Re: WAITING WAITING WAITING

I had a blood test today and should have the colesterol results in a few days. I was also weighed by the practice nurse and still have 6 pounds to lose by next Thursday when I see the doctor. I have...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Mar 17th 2010, 10:35 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,659
Posted By elaine99

Re: Blue Stickers

Thanks for your quick reply.
Can't wait to receive mine!
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 17th 2010, 10:23 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,406
Posted By elaine99

Re: Anyone live with a snorer!!!

That's great.
Let me know the rules in NZ as i may be going there soon.
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Mar 17th 2010, 9:41 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 823
Posted By elaine99

Re: Would appreciate help from anyone that can?

My son is sponsoring me and so far it's been 17 months.
If your father can manage the extra cost, advise him to travel business class as he will find it much more comfortable as he can lay down. My...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Mar 17th 2010, 9:34 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,659
Posted By elaine99

Re: Blue Stickers

What are the Blue Stickers?
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Mar 17th 2010, 9:28 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,682
Posted By elaine99

Re: permanent residence under Family Category-Parent Class

Well I'm 65 have thrown away my zimmer frame, sent back the incontinence pants and hearing aid and am now in the final stages of immigration after 17 months of waiting. I always say that age is just...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Mar 17th 2010, 9:13 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,512
Posted By elaine99

Re: WAITING WAITING WAITING

I applied in October 2008 and was told it would take 2 months to be assigned an officer. After 2 months they sent a letter saying it was now taking 12 months. I was eventually assigned an officer in...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 16th 2010, 6:22 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,406
Posted By elaine99

Re: Anyone live with a snorer!!!

I don't know the rules in NZ but in England if you are being treated and are using a CPAP machine they still allow you to drive. Check out the rules as he will feel 10 years younger with a machine!
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