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Forum: New Zealand
Jun 25th 2023, 7:43 am
Replies: 0
Views: 749
Posted By Big Glen

New to The South

Hi if any one would like to catch up who are new to the top of the south .shout out I don’t mind sharing our experiences and maybe offer you some advise if wanted.


Kind Regards
Glen.
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 25th 2023, 7:30 am
Replies: 16
Views: 3,922
Posted By Big Glen

Re: Homesick, but not sure what for

Chin up
weve been here for 12 years and never had a doubt about emigrating from the uk.
Im sure you will agree this is an amazing country . Compared to the uk we are living in the right place.
...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 16th 2011, 8:57 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 682
Posted By Big Glen

Replacement cards !

Ive just thought about this ..I have left my uk bank account open so I can still continue with paying direct debits etc...But when my card expires next Jan.
Will I be able to get my new cards posted...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 10th 2011, 7:06 am
Replies: 10
Views: 9,141
Posted By Big Glen

Re: UK to NZ power adaptor

$3.00 each for nz plugs in any countdown changed loads of plugs no probs much much cheaper than buying adaptors !
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 2nd 2011, 11:29 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,891
Posted By Big Glen

Re: Back from UK holiday

HI
We are having a bit of a wobble here at the moment now the honeymoon feeling has worn off. Wife has settled well in her job but our Daughter is finding things a little hard although she has made...
Forum: New Zealand
May 3rd 2011, 11:37 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 441
Posted By Big Glen

Pubs,Clubs,Hobbies

Hi
Loving it here in Blenheim at the moment just asking if there are any like minded individuals who can point me in the right direction. As I am a reluctant house husband at the moment. I am...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 28th 2011, 7:15 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 981
Posted By Big Glen

Re: Secondary Schools and Fees Blenheim

Hi
Have you got jobs ready when you get here.I am going to the Newcommers welcome morning in the town. Not really my cup of tea but its a chance to meet like minded people and hopefully make a few...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 28th 2011, 7:10 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 981
Posted By Big Glen

Re: Secondary Schools and Fees Blenheim

Hello
I havent really heard much about the boys colledge but we have met a couple of lads that go there.Through daughter they seem to be polite and well mannered.
Blenheim is very nice easy to get...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 28th 2011, 9:04 am
Replies: 13
Views: 981
Posted By Big Glen

Re: Secondary Schools and Fees Blenheim

loving it here :thumbup: just applied for a number of vacancies:fingerscrossed: Lets see what happens every one i have met has been friendly ,what a breath of fresh air !
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 18th 2011, 4:12 am
Replies: 2
Views: 525
Posted By Big Glen

Re: Furnished Rentals in Blenheim

Thanks for the tip:thumbup:
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 17th 2011, 11:18 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 525
Posted By Big Glen

Furnished Rentals in Blenheim

Hello
Does anyone know of furnished rentals in the blenheim area we can use with the option of clearing there stuff out when ours arrives in June ! Looking for a 2 bedroom as we have a teenage...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 17th 2011, 11:07 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 541
Posted By Big Glen

Fish out of Water in Blenheim

Hello
Is there anyone out there ? I have been here 4 days so now over the jet lag and after advice and meet ups in blenheim to help me find my feet.

:D if you fancy a chat send me a note.
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 19th 2011, 7:11 am
Replies: 87
Views: 7,084
Posted By Big Glen

Re: UK to NZ April 2011

Leaving UK on the 12th April Excited is a understatement:thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 17th 2011, 7:05 pm
Replies: 87
Views: 7,084
Posted By Big Glen

Re: UK to NZ April 2011

Fly into Christchurch on the 13th drive up to Blenheim to start our new life....Cant wait !:thumbup:
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 6th 2011, 8:18 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,590
Posted By Big Glen

Re: Living the dream in NZ

I really do take my hat off to the both of you. You never know until you try as they say.
We plan on getting over to blenheim around the end of April. My wife has a job offer in the local hospital. ...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 6th 2011, 7:59 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 600
Posted By Big Glen

Re: Blenhiem here we come !!

Cheers :thumbup:
Should miss this probably be here towards the end of the April.
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 6th 2011, 3:23 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 600
Posted By Big Glen

Blenhiem here we come !!

Hello
If theres any one available to pass on hints and tips for us when landing in blenhiem within the next couple of months. I would be gratefull..
Places to go out for a bite to eat ,ones to...
Feb 25th 2011, 5:25 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,344
Posted By Big Glen

Re: I didnt expect that !

excuse my poor spelling I ment Christchurch !:o
Feb 24th 2011, 4:22 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,344
Posted By Big Glen

Re: I didnt expect that !

Have tried to contact img officer but had no reply as of yet:unsure:
This maybe be due to the quake in Chrischurch.
Feb 22nd 2011, 6:42 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,344
Posted By Big Glen

Re: I didnt expect that !

We have decided to go for the Work,Visitor and Student visas.
Then apply for PR when we arrive as we dont want to take the gamble of losing out on my wifes job offer.

Thanks to everyone, It helps...
Feb 20th 2011, 8:24 am
Replies: 5
Views: 812
Posted By Big Glen

Re: Xray Certificate

Thanks
Just having a panic moment....more to follow
Feb 20th 2011, 8:15 am
Replies: 5
Views: 812
Posted By Big Glen

Xray Certificate

Hello
Did anybody post there actual xray with their application or just the certificate.
The reason I ask is im unsure now and worried I might has missed something obvious on the application papers...
Feb 19th 2011, 10:55 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,344
Posted By Big Glen

Re: I didnt expect that !

Wow that was a quick turnaround !
Hopefully ours will be just a quick will talk to our allocated officer next week to test the water.
Feb 18th 2011, 6:57 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,344
Posted By Big Glen

Re: I didnt expect that !

Thanks for the advice.
Today we have recieved a letter telling us we have been allocated a visa officer :lightbulb: so we will also contact them for advice.:thumbup:

Many Thanks.
Feb 18th 2011, 3:58 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,344
Posted By Big Glen

Re: I didnt expect that !

Thanks for info.
Just want to get through all the red tape and start our new life .
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