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Forum: New Zealand
Jul 22nd 2012, 1:20 am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,405
Posted By xpatadventure

Re: HELP! I need to sell my car this week

Thanks Shirl, I'm so happy just sold the car through the private ad. I finally got many calls after reducing my price, but it is still a thousand more than what these used car dealers offered. In...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 17th 2012, 9:39 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,854
Posted By xpatadventure

Re: What did you do for short term rental?

We used Christchurch Accommodation. They are very professional and offer variety of short/long term rental. You can also check Trademe. There are many short-term furnished available. Holiday house is...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 17th 2012, 7:14 am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,405
Posted By xpatadventure

Re: HELP! I need to sell my car this week

Thanks Jan n Neil, but I do need cash before leaving.
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 16th 2012, 10:04 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,405
Posted By xpatadventure

Re: HELP! I need to sell my car this week

Hi Shirl, where in Rangiora did you sell your car? I have a Peugeot 206 model, year 2003. It has only 36,000km. Here is my Trademe link....
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 16th 2012, 7:20 am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,405
Posted By xpatadventure

HELP! I need to sell my car this week

Hi,

I will be leaving Christchurch next week. I have my car listed on Trademe and other online advertisings, but no luck so far. I even went to a few dealers who advertise buy cars for cash. Their...
Forum: Australia
Feb 12th 2012, 11:11 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,554
Posted By xpatadventure

Re: Awaiting for 457 while the kids in primary schools

Thanks everyone for your input. Sorry for the confusion. Perhaps our situation is a bit different. Husband has a job offered but can't leave his currently employment until April. His Aussie employer...
Forum: Australia
Feb 11th 2012, 9:13 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,554
Posted By xpatadventure

Re: Awaiting for 457 while the kids in primary schools

Thanks so much.
Forum: Australia
Feb 11th 2012, 7:28 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,554
Posted By xpatadventure

Awaiting for 457 while the kids in primary schools

Hello,

Husband will mobilize to Brisbane in mid-April with a job. We are heading there next week on tourist visas with 2 school aged kids. Please advise!

Sending kids to a state primary school...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 8th 2012, 4:26 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 546
Posted By xpatadventure

Re: School Zones

I contacted a few schools regarding late enrollment. They said as long as my children are within the school zone, there will be no problem at all. I believe waiting list on apply to the ones who wish...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 12th 2012, 9:37 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,806
Posted By xpatadventure

Re: What should we bring to Christchurch?

Thanks Tom1983,

Your idea is fantastic. I will certainly check out those websites. So bringing a piano doesn't sound that practical after all.

Thanks again for all your comments.
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 8th 2012, 7:37 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,806
Posted By xpatadventure

Re: What should we bring to Christchurch?

Hello All,

Thank you for all your comments. It give us some serious thoughts whether coming to Christchurch will be a permanent move or a temporary one. We experienced 2 major earthquakes in...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 7th 2012, 11:55 am
Replies: 0
Views: 422
Posted By xpatadventure

Which school in CC offers good music program?

We are excited to move to CC next month and are currently in the process of finding a rental home. Our children are very into music especially in piano and classical guitar. So we want to get some...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 7th 2012, 11:28 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,806
Posted By xpatadventure

What should we bring to Christchurch?

We were told that prices of sport equipments and household items in NZ are much more expensive than in the US. We currently don't have any belongings so planning to buy everything new.

How about...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 18th 2011, 11:18 am
Replies: 3
Views: 581
Posted By xpatadventure

Affordable Section Around Christchurch?

Hi Everyone.

After serious thought and research, we decided that it's best for us to move to Christchurch versus Auckland. We were granted our residency visa a few months ago and plan to head...
Forum: New Zealand
May 22nd 2011, 5:08 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 428
Posted By xpatadventure

Mooring a Boat in Christchurch

Does anyone have information regarding placing one's own mooring buoy in the Christchurch - Lytteltown area? The government controlled moorings are very limited and there are waiting lists, and it is...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 22nd 2010, 6:24 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,914
Posted By xpatadventure

Re: Convert Cars to RHD in New Zealand

We have a Toyota Camry Hybrids and VW Passat. Do you have an idea of their costs?

Thanks
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 19th 2010, 10:44 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,914
Posted By xpatadventure

Convert Cars to RHD in New Zealand

Hi All,

We're heading to NZ soon and were considering importing our cars. They are currently in UAE with LHD vehicles. We want to know if it is possible to import them and have them convert in NZ...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 5th 2010, 11:17 am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,559
Posted By xpatadventure

Re: In your opinion, what is the best offshore bank?

Check out this site: www.lloydstsb.ae

I just open mine a week ago and find that they have good services for expat and people who likes to invest their money without risk of losing their principle...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Oct 25th 2010, 4:39 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 42,234
Posted By xpatadventure

Re: Qatar Salary Package

Well, I just left Qatar 1 month ago with two kids. I hope some of these info can give an idea cost of living there.

2 bedroom apt furnished: 9K - 12K
(If you want to live in a community with...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 25th 2010, 5:29 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,552
Posted By xpatadventure

Discovery Gardens Apartments

Hi,

Does anyone live or know someone who lives in Discovery Gardens area especially the Contemporary buildings (2 bedrooms type)?

Any negative or positive comments are greatly appreciated.
...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Oct 24th 2010, 4:28 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,557
Posted By xpatadventure

Re: Employment Contract in UAE

Dear Bahtatboy,

Thanks for your suggestion. As I've read some blog on this site and realized that other people have even worse split than ours. We feel better knowing that it's reasonable.
...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Oct 24th 2010, 4:23 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 22,411
Posted By xpatadventure

Re: Move or not - Abu Dhabi salary package..

Dear Busybee2,

Just to confirm, health insurance is free for employee and his family if work in AD? Do you know that it includes dental?

Thanks
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Oct 24th 2010, 7:31 am
Replies: 33
Views: 22,411
Posted By xpatadventure

Re: Move or not - Abu Dhabi salary package..

Try to negotiate your base salary higher as this will affect your end of service gratuity. Schools in Abu Dhabi are quite high compared to Dubai. Depends on your kids' age, you can spend a fortune...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Oct 23rd 2010, 10:28 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,557
Posted By xpatadventure

Employment Contract in UAE

My husband was offered a job and we have a few questions needed to clarify before signing up the contract.

1. Is the probation period negotiable between 3 and 6 months?
(Per law, it mentions up...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 23rd 2010, 10:09 am
Replies: 4
Views: 2,760
Posted By xpatadventure

Re: Cost of Routine Teeth Cleaning?

Thank you for the tip. Since there are 4 of us and we often do this in Doha, which is so much cheaper compared to Dubai. I guess it's worth to take a flight back there.

For your info, routine...
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