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Forum: New Zealand
Sep 13th 2015, 8:49 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,212
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: Moving from the UK to NZ and need my electrical questions answered . . . .

Yes- totally agree with above - you'll cringe at the electronic prices here. Even if you bring them and want to upgrade later you can still sell them here. We just changed the plugs on our items.
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 13th 2015, 8:42 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,837
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: Advise on NewZealand Banks

Oh and to add we still have our UK HSBC account and it's still active as my mum likes to put money for the kids into it rather than posting etc. Also useful for trips back home.
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 13th 2015, 8:41 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,837
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: Advise on NewZealand Banks

When we came 14 years ago we opened HSBC as that's who we used in UK. However, over here HSBC is very different with only a few branches and added a lot of conditions when we had a mortgage etc. We...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 10th 2015, 11:29 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 5,195
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: The awful feeling that is 'Homesickness'

Been through that feeling many times over the 14 years I've been here. Still don't feel settled and having just moved rural has made things worse I feel. Need to convince the hubby to go back to the...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 23rd 2012, 1:20 am
Replies: 113
Views: 106,227
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: UK Shops Delivering To NZ

It appears that Top Man deliver for 9 quid per order to NZ - but again - watch your spending limit - havn't checked out Top Shop yet though :) Have just checked and yes - they do indeed! oh and...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 15th 2012, 6:39 am
Replies: 7
Views: 898
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: Shipping small amounts - what's best??

this is good to know! thanks
Forum: NZ Update
Jan 13th 2012, 7:47 pm
Replies: 102
Views: 21,824
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: After 4.4 years, i've had enough of NZ

well pm when you get here after jet lag has subsided and will meet up for a cuppa :D
Forum: NZ Update
Jan 12th 2012, 9:19 am
Replies: 102
Views: 21,824
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: After 4.4 years, i've had enough of NZ

Good luck with Canada. Visited both toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver many years ago. With kids I would say Vancouver or Toronto, but from what I gather very extreme winter/summers - can you hack the...
Forum: NZ Update
Jan 12th 2012, 2:25 am
Replies: 102
Views: 21,824
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: After 4.4 years, i've had enough of NZ

will send you a pm :D
Forum: NZ Update
Jan 12th 2012, 1:13 am
Replies: 102
Views: 21,824
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: After 4.4 years, i've had enough of NZ

ditto ditto ditto - been here 11 years in May - my dad died in March (in UK) mum is on her own now - I am only child _ I feel responsible, but my kids now 20, 18 and 7 are well embroilled in NZ life...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 12th 2011, 3:55 am
Replies: 21
Views: 10,205
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: ?move back the UK from NZ

sent you a PM :)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 12th 2011, 1:27 am
Replies: 21
Views: 10,205
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: ?move back the UK from NZ

where about's in NZ are you MDD?

Edit:

Hubby 2 boys have been here 10 years now - still can't get the 'settled' feeling have toyed with Aus/UK but boys - one at unitec other just applying. ...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 28th 2011, 11:39 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 699
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: Who is NZ's top employment agency

I found when I initially moved here that agencies were useless... Trade Me is a good site for a start. New Zealand Herald is also useful. Other than that... just the agencies in the local area.......
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 28th 2011, 11:36 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 6,916
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: How long have you been here in NZ?

Moved here May 2001 - liked it at first - hate it now - no sense of "home". Had to go back to UK in March to organise my Dad's funeral (I'm an only child), was good to spend time with Mum - but felt...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 13th 2011, 3:28 am
Replies: 150
Views: 12,784
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: Earthquake ! Log your rumbles here.

http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/recent_quakes.html

feel for you all down there (Im on Hibiscus Coast) don't think nature has finished with Christchurch yet - so much for the expert...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 3rd 2011, 12:13 am
Replies: 64
Views: 7,076
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: What are you looking forward to back home?

ooooh yes and all of the above - been here in NZ for 10 years now - I so want to go back - too expensive here - kiwis being ripped off left right and centre - I so miss the spring flowers (silly I...
Forum: NZ Update
Aug 31st 2010, 10:14 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 12,907
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: 3+ years in and missing blighty

Seems you have made it to the Trade Me discussion boards lol :eek:

[url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Community/MessageBoard
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 31st 2010, 6:32 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,476
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: Looking for fellow Brits in Hibiscus Coast area

Shame there's not more - I'm sure there are - maybe they just havn't seen the thread ah well....

Im Linzi by the way... lol :thumbsup: Um.... well I dont think it'll be too busy in there tomorrow...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 29th 2010, 8:00 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,476
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: Looking for fellow Brits in Hibiscus Coast area

Sure it is - :)

Anyone else available Weds 1045 ish Walnut Cottage Cafe Orewa???
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 29th 2010, 7:42 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,476
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: Looking for fellow Brits in Hibiscus Coast area

Weds or Thurs it looks like then - lets start with Wednesday say 10.15 - Orewa - any preferences for coffee shops - Walnut Cottage (Eves Bush end) quite nice and cosy ....??? McCafe, Hollywood...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 29th 2010, 6:23 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,476
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: Looking for fellow Brits in Hibiscus Coast area

i'm free Tuesday anytime for a coffee :D Orewa sounds good!
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 24th 2010, 1:38 am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,070
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: The World's Best Countries? ?

aparently parts of Canada, US (still), also Australia, India I think, and the Netherlands, but yes, NZ still seems to be as stubborn as ever to changing to other methods/baits etc
Forum: NZ Update
Aug 23rd 2010, 11:29 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,398
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: Found a house!!

Well done on finding house - Try Trade Me for car or the garages in Albany/Glenfield or there's Turner's auctions in Albany too also Auto Trader:D Good luck!
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Aug 23rd 2010, 10:58 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 798
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: NORTH SHORE CITY????

It does depend on where your work is - if it's South Aucks then your best bet would be Howick commonly known as Chowick for reasons best left to the imagination. I live near Albany - which as poster...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 23rd 2010, 10:49 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,070
Posted By mrsmcgoo

Re: The World's Best Countries? ?

Have to agree the "Pure NZ" ad scheme (tourist puller) was OTT - even exhaust emisions do not appear to be measured here for your WOF/MOT - and don't get me started on what goes down stormwater...
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