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Forum: New Zealand
Oct 15th 2012, 8:54 am
Replies: 68
Views: 13,380
Posted By selondon

Re: Who's gone to NZ - left and gone back again?

Yes. Moved here in the 80's. It's a long story but missing friends and family and lack of communication tech in those days sent us back. Moved back here early 2010 and still have homesick moments but...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 6th 2012, 10:33 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,460
Posted By selondon

Re: Its just flippin coffee..

Marketing at it's worst. When I first came to this country in 1980, the burgers from the local take away were wonderful. Always added extra's like beatroot or mushrooms. I swore Macdonalds (as it was...
Forum: Jobs Wanted
May 23rd 2012, 8:32 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 650
Posted By selondon

Re: Looking for job in NZ.. Driver

Don't hold your breath, Just about everyone in NZ has a class 1 licence from the age of 16!:huh:
Forum: New Zealand
May 19th 2012, 9:34 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 3,705
Posted By selondon

Re: help - condensation

You will still get condensation with a heat pump, unless you can leave windows open which is not really an option in winter. We have had HRV fitted and it clears it up nicely. A bit pricey but worth...
Forum: New Zealand
May 19th 2012, 11:18 am
Replies: 3
Views: 685
Posted By selondon

Germans can be beat on penalties!

Congrats to Chelsea for finally beating the Germans on penalties to win the European champs league. Hopefully if England have to face them in the European Nations cup we wont be so spooked:thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 26th 2012, 10:26 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 6,824
Posted By selondon

Re: central heating

OK. firstly, piped gas hare is pretty rare, so you would have to make sure you were buying a place in an area that had it. You wouldn't want to run an electric c/heating system as it would ruin you...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 23rd 2012, 6:44 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,009
Posted By selondon

Re: HRV system

Well our system has been in a day now and already the condensation has gone from the windows, which is the main reason we had it. Time will tell if we get any further benefits.:cool:
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 20th 2012, 7:47 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,009
Posted By selondon

Re: HRV system

Very pleased to read that as we're having it fitted on Monday:D
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 6th 2012, 8:36 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 4,318
Posted By selondon

Re: BMI!!!!!!

In short, eat less, move more! :thumbup:
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 5th 2012, 11:21 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,451
Posted By selondon

Re: Region Free DVD Player

If you buy a new Panasonic player, you can have it unlocked to be multizone for free. In Christchurch it's done at Ascots. I had it done and it takes literally a few minutes
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Apr 4th 2012, 10:23 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 914
Posted By selondon

Re: Finally got my PR

No problem Anna. Don't let the BMI thing get you down too much. If you can loose it , it will be easier on the wallet but as long as you're reasonably fit you'll get through it. Good luck....
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Apr 4th 2012, 5:12 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 914
Posted By selondon

Re: Finally got my PR

Thanks for the congrats folks:D
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 4th 2012, 1:27 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 4,318
Posted By selondon

Re: BMI!!!!!!

Flew through my medical 3 years ago. At the end the doctor(Harley St) remembered to check my BMI. It was 31 and for this reason only I had to be referred to a so called specialist(Harley St surprise...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Apr 4th 2012, 9:28 am
Replies: 7
Views: 914
Posted By selondon

Finally got my PR

After 3 long years from my 1st medical to now. Had to do 2 years as a resident. Strange old process considering i've been married to a kiwi for 29 years and own a house here. Still never mind, i've...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 22nd 2012, 8:20 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,521
Posted By selondon

Re: Returning home

Sounds like a great idea. You may have trouble with the football thing though as the games would be on in the middle of the night.
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 24th 2012, 8:19 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 8,147
Posted By selondon

Re: Countdown....stupid, stupid, stupid

Just wanted a pie without cheese(or double or triple cheese). Whats all that about?!:D
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 24th 2012, 4:57 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 8,147
Posted By selondon

Re: Countdown....stupid, stupid, stupid

Got some Walkers crisps the other week, and a frey Bentos Steak & kidney pie. The invasion has begun! Keep your eyes on those sell by dates though, and different breads by the one's on special which...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 23rd 2012, 8:39 am
Replies: 19
Views: 3,065
Posted By selondon

Re: New Zealand is VERY far away from the UK...

Sorry to hear your terrible news. 4 years ago when we were in the UK my wife got the dreaded call telling her that her sister & niece had been killed whilst driving south just outside Dunedin. The...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 26th 2012, 9:15 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,254
Posted By selondon

Re: christchurch - meet up?

Mr bin. are you aware of the Papanui club? $30 a year membership, cheap booze, good atmosphere. Don't know you from Adam but get the impression you may like this place:p
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 14th 2012, 6:02 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,564
Posted By selondon

Sell-by dates in supermarkets

Has anyone else having aproblem with sell by dates. We have learnt to check them now as we got caught out a lot early on. Today we were looking at a brand of noodles in Countdown (Hornby) and all but...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 12th 2012, 6:41 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,139
Posted By selondon

Re: 1st NZ job interview - tips?

Remember 'can do'. They really want to hear you say that you can do (and will do!) anything:blink:
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 10th 2012, 6:50 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,828
Posted By selondon

Re: ChCh crime rate

I'm sure the tensions of the ongoing quakes are sending some people over the edge.:eek:
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 3rd 2012, 10:08 pm
Replies: 71
Views: 7,000
Posted By selondon

Re: ChCh Quakes - Could it finish the city?

Article on the news yesterday stating a bottle store owner whose insurance excess has gone from $2,500 to $60,000. If insurance companies are going to carry on like this, who is going to invest in...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 23rd 2011, 12:26 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 5,382
Posted By selondon

Re: ANOTHER BIG QUAKE FOR CHCH

Was outside working on the front lawn of our place in Northwood when the
1st one hit. Watched the Street roll and our house bend. Decided that outside was the best place to be so got stuck into the...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 30th 2011, 3:16 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 742
Posted By selondon

Re: Electrical work

A lot of homes here have no earth in the ceiling as it is all earthed at the switch. This being the case I believe when fitting drop lights there are regs concerning this. The drop must not be lower...
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