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Forum: Australia
Feb 10th 2004, 11:34 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 5,211
Posted By robernelli

Yes thanks for that Miss B, I think the financial...

Yes thanks for that Miss B, I think the financial issues can have an enourmous impact on a persons perception of a place and perhaps this is one of the main reasons with GD is so negative. Add...
Forum: Australia
Feb 10th 2004, 12:38 am
Replies: 103
Views: 11,325
Posted By robernelli

Re: Is NZ better than the uk

....I deal with Kiwis every day at work who are both in Oz and NZ. The NZ techos I deal with are 9 out of 10 times slow, brain dead and cannot follow basic instructions. The NZ techos in Oz are just...
Forum: Australia
Feb 10th 2004, 12:31 am
Replies: 103
Views: 11,325
Posted By robernelli

Re: Is NZ better than the uk

Gladrags,
My Maori/immigration comment was simply in respect of the ridiculous comment of the person I was responding to...I mean, on a forum about immigrating and complaining about immigration in...
Forum: Australia
Feb 9th 2004, 11:53 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 6,815
Posted By robernelli

....To add to my last post, I was told that these...

....To add to my last post, I was told that these are also sheltered from the cold southerlies which is important. The warm northerlies should be fine. Any other places well sheltered??

Rob
Forum: Australia
Feb 9th 2004, 11:38 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 6,815
Posted By robernelli

I heard from an expat in Silverstream, Upper Hutt...

I heard from an expat in Silverstream, Upper Hutt that this is a nice family suburb, as is Pinehaven nearby and one or two others. Overall she said there are plenty of good areas and the reputation...
Forum: Australia
Feb 9th 2004, 11:12 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 611
Posted By robernelli

Yes well done Sofistek, keep us updated. We...

Yes well done Sofistek, keep us updated. We should be in Wellington Mid April.

Rob
Forum: Australia
Jan 30th 2004, 4:51 am
Replies: 14
Views: 821
Posted By robernelli

Yeah, I think the chances in IT are better in NZ...

Yeah, I think the chances in IT are better in NZ that in Oz and with 20 years experience I would guess your chances are quite good. I secured a job with Housing New Zealand (Housing Policy is my line...
Forum: Australia
Jan 30th 2004, 2:35 am
Replies: 103
Views: 11,325
Posted By robernelli

Re: Is NZ better than the uk

I wonder how the Maori's feel about the control of immigrants such as the likes of you. I mean, they are pretty well out numbered now aren't they?
The only control in NZ should be on whinging Poms;)...
Forum: Australia
Jan 29th 2004, 11:04 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 821
Posted By robernelli

Hiya Gazzauk, With the new points system, it is...

Hiya Gazzauk,
With the new points system, it is generally hard to know whether you have a enough points. Either way, a job offer is pretty much essential. I was lucky enough to get mine without...
Forum: Australia
Dec 23rd 2003, 2:51 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,983
Posted By robernelli

I am also on the brink of a job offer in...

I am also on the brink of a job offer in Wellington (not wanting to count my chickens yet though). My wife is more worried about things than I am though maybe I will also have a last minute panic. I...
Forum: Australia
Dec 16th 2003, 11:43 pm
Replies: 62
Views: 4,365
Posted By robernelli

Yeah, good post Jon. Its a complicated...

Yeah, good post Jon.

Its a complicated decision and though mine is less closer than yours, I feel, it is good to stop and think. I think its all about realistic expectations when you get there -...
Forum: Australia
Oct 27th 2003, 2:32 am
Replies: 29
Views: 1,513
Posted By robernelli

:( Sorry folks, each to their own and all that...

:( Sorry folks, each to their own and all that but based on musical contributions alone then NZ or Oz would be pretty low down in my "likely to move to" list and the US whould be pretty high up....
Forum: Australia
Oct 20th 2003, 10:40 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 647
Posted By robernelli

Re: NZ - Vini, Vidi, Vici a real story

Good post, ams. Good luck to you and your family. Hope to be there too....soon.
;)

Rob
Forum: Australia
Oct 17th 2003, 4:00 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,584
Posted By robernelli

Yes, this version has always been the national...

Yes, this version has always been the national anthem in our household too!:D :D
Forum: Australia
Oct 15th 2003, 9:54 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,072
Posted By robernelli

Re: Shipping quote

I had a quoted for about that price but for 315cft. 2 infact...1 from PSS and the other from John Masons.

Rob
Forum: Australia
Oct 15th 2003, 9:42 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,398
Posted By robernelli

Re: I'll not be sorry to see the back of.......

Yes, I think I will have to pull the plug on many an odd sock, tell me do they need to be buried or is a simple cremation sufficient? .:D

The odd sock mountain is nowhere as big as the...
Forum: Australia
Oct 15th 2003, 1:47 am
Replies: 12
Views: 735
Posted By robernelli

Sounds good. Does the company have a website? ...

Sounds good. Does the company have a website?

Rob
Forum: Australia
Oct 13th 2003, 9:39 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 619
Posted By robernelli

Re: NZ cars: to hire or to buy?

Hi Anna,

I cant talk from experience yet but I have been thinking what to do regarding this for a little while and have decided to hire a car upon arrival for a week and make it a priority to buy...
Forum: Australia
Oct 13th 2003, 2:24 am
Replies: 40
Views: 1,971
Posted By robernelli

Never really liked rugby. At school, I used to...

Never really liked rugby. At school, I used to throw the ball anywhere to avoid the nutters throwing themselves at you. If I have a son, I will be trying desperately to keep football as a priority in...
Forum: Australia
Oct 13th 2003, 2:03 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,438
Posted By robernelli

Not a bad thing at all really. I mean, I like...

Not a bad thing at all really. I mean, I like Carry On movies as much as most people but would admit that they opened up a floodgate of crass sexual innuendo from the likes of Graham Norton et al. 30...
Forum: Australia
Oct 13th 2003, 12:18 am
Replies: 57
Views: 5,419
Posted By robernelli

I know. I suppose its the reverse in the UK where...

I know. I suppose its the reverse in the UK where someone from Korea or even Japan would probably be labelled "Chinese" but would rarely be called "Asian" even though they are. Just shows how...
Forum: Australia
Oct 12th 2003, 10:07 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 5,419
Posted By robernelli

Thanks for your advice, jandjuk. In that case my...

Thanks for your advice, jandjuk. In that case my wife is Indian (Bangladeshi) not Asian! She does have the advantage over most in one respect, in that she is very knowledgable in both 'western' and...
Forum: Australia
Oct 10th 2003, 4:57 am
Replies: 57
Views: 5,419
Posted By robernelli

Well that is disturbing. My wife is Asian. We...

Well that is disturbing. My wife is Asian. We didnt get a bad reaction at all whenvisiting the North Island but have not yet made it to the South. Chch was a possibility for us due to job opps but...
Forum: Australia
Oct 10th 2003, 2:35 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,352
Posted By robernelli

Re: Can anyone identify this NZ location?

Oooh, we have some difference of opinion here. So much for asking the audience.
:D
Forum: Australia
Oct 10th 2003, 2:32 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,352
Posted By robernelli

Thanks jandjuk, I see it now. That will fit in...

Thanks jandjuk, I see it now. That will fit in perfectly for my next visit (securing job offer, hopefully) which will take in as many places as possible between Chch and Wgtn. Cant wait:p

Rob
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