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Forum: New Zealand
Jun 28th 2010, 1:45 am
Replies: 59
Views: 14,931
Posted By Amiri

Re: Ikea in NZ at last, well nearly?

No, it's because NZ is being protectionist and won't allow an 'outsider' in. Can you image the fuss it would cause if an employer like The Warehouse lost market share? all the jobs that would be...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 28th 2010, 1:40 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,161
Posted By Amiri

Re: would my children get a British passport?

Having a British passport will be invaluable for them as they grow older, well worth getting it sorted out now.
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 28th 2010, 1:38 am
Replies: 51
Views: 5,364
Posted By Amiri

Re: Population

No Britain has gone too far the other way, it's good to see a cap being introduced, although some employers think they will be missing out on cheap labour in future.

NZ could quite easily double...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 28th 2010, 1:30 am
Replies: 4
Views: 917
Posted By Amiri

Having a European Passport

One thing I often see people say on these forums is that moving to another country will give their kids the opportunity to hold a passport to another country (NZ, Australia etc) and will 'open the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 28th 2010, 1:25 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,997
Posted By Amiri

Re: UK coalition Government

That would be awful if your husband couldn't move back with you! no wonder you're worried. I'd hope that spouse visas would be the last to get cut.
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 28th 2010, 1:22 am
Replies: 7
Views: 825
Posted By Amiri

Re: WHOOP WHOOP JOB OFFER

You could try contacting immigration and let them know you've had an offer, perhaps it will speed things up a bit?

Well done your OH, are you looking for work too?
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 28th 2010, 1:20 am
Replies: 52
Views: 6,289
Posted By Amiri

Re: I Wish Somebody Had Told Me About..........

Oooooohhhhh....that's cold! :eek:
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 28th 2010, 1:18 am
Replies: 51
Views: 5,364
Posted By Amiri

Re: Population

The more people that enter NZ the better. All those extra workers building up the economy, buying houses, paying taxes, raising standards, contributing to health care. 4.5 million people can only pay...
Forum: NZ Update
Jun 28th 2010, 1:14 am
Replies: 20
Views: 4,826
Posted By Amiri

Re: 2 months in and this expat lark is very difficult!!

Wow, he didn't have much time to find his feet did he. No wonder you feel so bereft.

Jobs are hard to find in NZ right now, preference will be given the NZ nationals above migrants, which is...
Forum: NZ Update
Jun 28th 2010, 1:06 am
Replies: 17
Views: 4,269
Posted By Amiri

Re: Home!

Well done on making it back, it's not easy getting set up again after leaving NZ.

You're very brave to be returning to the UK in the middle of such a deep recession, I hope you find suitable work...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 28th 2010, 1:02 am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,141
Posted By Amiri

Re: Blenheim

Oh heck! there's more to life than scenery! :D the OP may like to hear about the people that live there - are they friendly and welcoming to outsiders? Do you have to bury three grandfathers before...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 28th 2010, 12:53 am
Replies: 587
Views: 97,667
Posted By Amiri

Re: Other peoples noise and anti-social behaviours. Be warned . RANT

I feel for you both, this is the last thing one would expect in New Zealand :unsure:. Hope you manage to get it sorted out.
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 28th 2010, 12:47 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,477
Posted By Amiri

Re: Employment Contract

Yes this is perfectly normal, you have to accrue leave before you can take it and a lot of NZ employers make you do the full year first. It's a retention thing, makes sure they get a full year's hard...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 28th 2010, 12:45 am
Replies: 52
Views: 6,289
Posted By Amiri

Re: I Wish Somebody Had Told Me About..........

I knew that the houses would be cold, but I wish someone had told me that the shops would be too. Honestly, is there nowhere to get warm in winter?! :rofl:
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 28th 2010, 12:44 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,170
Posted By Amiri

Re: WooHoo

Well done, they must be desperate for staff to have held it open for so long.

Good luck! :fingerscrossed:
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 28th 2010, 12:42 am
Replies: 6
Views: 891
Posted By Amiri

Re: Total cost door to door?

Yes that sounds about right, have you got enough to tide you over if you haven't got a job.

If you think that's expensive, just wait until you find out how much it costs to get out again. Another...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 28th 2010, 12:40 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,011
Posted By Amiri

Re: do new zealand tellys work in the uk

You'll need a freeview box, otherwise all the dialogue will have kiwi accents and you don't want that! ;)
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