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Forum: New Zealand
Jul 22nd 2016, 1:15 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,048
Posted By pom4gud

Re: Mobile phone contracts and network coverage

thanks, not sure which network, tried to look but not obvious, they need coverage between Poroti, whangarei and one tree point
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 21st 2016, 8:30 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,048
Posted By pom4gud

Mobile phone contracts and network coverage

Hi,

I wonder if I could get some advice about good mobile phone services?

My in-laws have moved to a rural part of Northland to look after a sick relative, they are in the sleep-out so don't...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 5th 2016, 9:31 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,465
Posted By pom4gud

Re: Whangarei area

I know Whangarei very well.

I have (kiwi) nieces and nephews about your lads age who live in Whangrei and they have a nice group of friends. Their lives do revolve around fishing, rugby and...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 9th 2016, 7:45 am
Replies: 41
Views: 4,312
Posted By pom4gud

Re: NZ dilemma

if you are moving to NZ because you don't like migrants and people on benefits you are in for a bit of a shock.

You can have an outdoor lifestyle in the UK, you just need better wet weather...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 15th 2015, 7:41 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 12,525
Posted By pom4gud

Re: slimming clubs

Why? Its evidence based sound advice. Its also a business so has a marketing strategy.
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 11th 2015, 8:10 am
Replies: 59
Views: 16,750
Posted By pom4gud

Re: Thoughts on NZ secondary education versus UK?

"yes there is pushiness (mainly from the Asian contingent)" :blink:

Really? I have noticed this thread is descending into anecdotal sweeping generalisations, but I know plenty of pushy...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 4th 2015, 6:52 am
Replies: 59
Views: 16,750
Posted By pom4gud

Re: Thoughts on NZ secondary education versus UK?

Just a little tupence to add to the debate - from someone considering moving their children from excellent schools to the NZ system.......... (admittedly, havn't done it yet)

You only get one...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Jan 23rd 2015, 5:29 am
Replies: 3
Views: 871
Posted By pom4gud

Re: Permanant Residents Visa - NZ partner living overseas

Thank you for your replies, it would appear that hell is preparing to freeze over, and I will therefore be needed a visa...............
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Jan 20th 2015, 7:58 am
Replies: 3
Views: 871
Posted By pom4gud

Permanant Residents Visa - NZ partner living overseas

Does anyone know if it is still the case that if you have been living overseas with a new Zealand citizen for over 5 years you can apply directly for a permanent residents visa?

(I realise that...
Forum: NZ Update
Jan 17th 2015, 9:07 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,595
Posted By pom4gud

Re: It's that time I guess...

How lovely - good on ya!

New Zealand is lucky to have you
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 7th 2014, 1:05 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,928
Posted By pom4gud

Re: Advice on camping please

"you are likely to find the 'our family has been coming here every year since 1972' brigade will have moved in lock stock, three smoking fridges and sofa for the whole of the holidays and...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 29th 2014, 8:27 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,260
Posted By pom4gud

Re: sold property prices

Thank you for your responses. I'm not in NZ at the moment, just doing a bit of research (again.....).

It's a shame there appears to be no access to the NZ equivilent of the land registry, I think...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 28th 2014, 10:34 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,260
Posted By pom4gud

sold property prices

Does anyone know any nz websites that list property sold prices, along the l
ines of zoopla or mouseprice in the uk? Interested to get a sense of the level houses sold at auction are going for.
...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 5th 2014, 7:16 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,490
Posted By pom4gud

Re: Culture Shock - Shock

Oh yes, good point! None intended, really meant my family. They tend to take the top off a bottle at 4pm and keep going till past my bedtime. Too much for my light weight standards
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 5th 2014, 7:43 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,490
Posted By pom4gud

Culture Shock - Shock

This has never happened to me before, so I am a little bit in shock.....

We are a good few weeks back from our latest long stay over in the winterless north and I find I am actually missing New...
Forum: NZ Update
Feb 1st 2014, 5:47 am
Replies: 117
Views: 26,641
Posted By pom4gud

Re: Finally an update

I really love reading your updates. You really capture what it means to be torn between 2 countries with elderly relatives, children and bereavements thrown into the mix.

I don't pretend to have...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 6th 2013, 10:29 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 10,022
Posted By pom4gud

Re: Raising kids in New Zealand

My kiwi husband misses the sport centred socialising that is available in NZ. Ours do a lot of sport here and are in various clubs and out in all weathers, but if I wasn't married to him maybe I...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 2nd 2013, 4:02 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,756
Posted By pom4gud

Re: What do you listen to on the radio in NZ?

I'll give Radio National a try. I download podcasts and a good collection of audio books as well.

I like news and current affairs, as well as politics, I think I miss the range of those sort of...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 1st 2013, 6:53 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,756
Posted By pom4gud

What do you listen to on the radio in NZ?

We are planning another stint in NZ again at the moment, which has got me thinking about the things I miss about over here when I'm over there.

One of those is the UK radio stations, this will...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 26th 2013, 9:11 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,620
Posted By pom4gud

Re: friends in auckland

Actually Bevs, what she said was that she hadn't actually tried proper kiwi food at all. Which does sound a little peculiar.

As a long time lurker, I would say jmh's comment about pippa's...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 1st 2013, 10:07 pm
Replies: 97
Views: 11,196
Posted By pom4gud

Re: what makes you stay in NZ

Those people who live in the 7 figure houses will be jolly upset to hear you refer to their location as Peckham - I think you'll find they prefer to call it Peckham Rye or East Dulwich!
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 14th 2012, 9:46 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,254
Posted By pom4gud

Re: Something positive maybe?

I dont know if I count as I dont live there at the moment but here's my list of positives

the night sky
the bird song
the bush
savoury muffins
fishing
you can throw a big pary and everyone...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 14th 2012, 8:29 am
Replies: 84
Views: 7,259
Posted By pom4gud

Re: My findings so far; pre-emigration

Well just a little help with your research then,

There's a kiwi phrase my husband uses "wind your neck in mate" which roughly translates as "no one likes a smart ar**e".
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 16th 2012, 9:45 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,062
Posted By pom4gud

Re: WHANGAREI

I know Whangarei very well. It's a reasonable sized kiwi town which is well placed for good access to beaches and the northland. there are reasonable shops, an excellent Saturday veggie market and...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 8th 2012, 4:50 am
Replies: 14
Views: 9,019
Posted By pom4gud

Re: Dietitian needing advice...NZ or Australia

This may be of interest....

http://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobdetails/ajid/Ku2r7/Renal-Outpatient-Dietitian-Acute-Allied-Health,16511.html
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