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Forum: NZ Update
Dec 30th 2009, 11:43 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 7,014
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Re: IT took 4 1/2 years but ...................

Kinda how I feel to a certain extent (Nigel's original post). We have a lovely place with great views all around the bay, but can't help thinking I want to move into a more secluded area and get a...
Forum: NZ Update
Dec 30th 2009, 11:31 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 3,562
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Re: Lost: Christmas. Reward available for info that leads to it being found again.

We were all swimming in the bay on Xmas day - finished off what had been a thoroughly relaxing and family occasion for us - two little ones.

It is different to what you would expect in the UK, but...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 10th 2008, 12:26 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 4,526
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Re: Are the schools as bad as i've read

NZ knocks UK off top school perch 2007...
Forum: Far East and Asia
Jun 24th 2008, 8:29 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,296
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Re: Aust citizen, UK resident, contract in HK - what to do about tax??

These centre around paying an opt-out payment to continue to legitametly not declare non-uk sourced income.

Like I said before, a person should seek professional advice on these issues , I just...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 22nd 2008, 10:11 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,384
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Wink Re: Do you grow your own?

Yes, very usual. Usual stuff you can grow in the UK, plus citrus is very good all year + fieijoa (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feijoa) which I hadn't eaten until I came to NZ.

Also find things...
Forum: Far East and Asia
Jun 22nd 2008, 7:08 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,296
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Re: Aust citizen, UK resident, contract in HK - what to do about tax??

There is the question of world wide income which can be based on domicile. Domicile exists for tax purposes.

If you are domiciled and uk resident (also look at ordinary residence) you are taxed...
Forum: Far East and Asia
Jun 21st 2008, 7:35 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,296
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Re: Aust citizen, UK resident, contract in HK - what to do about tax??

I am assuming your domicile is Australia not the UK, therefore you are only liable for tax on money earned in the UK - provided it isn't remitted there.

If you plan on returning to the UK after...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 29th 2008, 3:05 pm
Replies: 69
Views: 3,880
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Re: Is anyone going to positive these days?

To the original poster. We are moving back at the end of the year.

Keep your eyes open and be prepared for the good and bad. Sounds like if you are retiring you will be cash rich, no...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 12th 2008, 10:06 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,719
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Re: caught between rock and a hard place

Perhaps do the OE type thing as Nerine suggested, sounds like your looking for adventure.

From what you have outlined, I would be wanting to keep my options open and certainly not sell in the UK,...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Jan 6th 2008, 11:20 am
Replies: 3
Views: 626
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Re: maybe trying 2nd time need visa advice

You may be able to get back in on your Returning Residence Visa that will have been issued at the same time as your PR. If this has expired (check your passport, you will have either the word...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 27th 2007, 10:35 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,236
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Re: How long do we have to stay each year

Not necessarily - sometimes it's beneficial or preferable to keep a presence in both countries, especially in this day and age.

WOS
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 27th 2007, 10:27 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,236
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Re: How long do we have to stay each year

Please clarify whether you have yet entered NZ and subsequently been given a permit and if so what type of permit?

It is only citizenship or indefinite return visas that allow you full...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 19th 2007, 11:56 am
Replies: 5
Views: 826
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Re: Debt management

Don't do it.

This isn't out of moral obligation to the finance co's, it's becasue you don't have a crystal ball and being blacklisted will most likely effect your ease of returning to the UK,...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 21st 2007, 9:43 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,510
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Re: Getting set up in NZ

1: Make sure you have somewhere nice to stay for the first couple of weeks.
2: Try not to start work straight away. It may sound like it is all doable now, but come the time you will widh you had a...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 20th 2007, 12:58 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,474
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Re: Whitetail spider...

It would require too much permethrin. Easier to just move out of the way...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 20th 2007, 12:34 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,474
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Re: Whitetail spider...

We sprayed our house. Easy solution.

They prowl the house at night otherwise.

I hear they give off a bad odor if squashed, but I used to collect then in a jar and take to work. Othertimes,...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 19th 2007, 3:26 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 719
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Re: Confusion Reigns!

2 children 3 & (about to be) 6. Younger one was born in NZ and has a NZ passport. As they are young it helps, but is an extra problem. Especially if they have a rabbit.:ohmy:

Yes, doing what we...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 19th 2007, 1:49 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 719
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Re: Confusion Reigns!

We always intended going back to NZ and made sure the transition would be as easy as possible when we did go back. For example, we made sure we all have indefinite return visa's and rented out our...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 19th 2007, 12:05 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 719
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Re: Confusion Reigns!

We will be in that club when we are back in NZ.

Lived in NZ for 2.5 years
Moved back to Europe/UK (2 years ago?)
Plan on going back to NZ next July or possible the one after.
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 15th 2007, 6:16 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 516
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Re: Shipping Rabbit from Uk to NZ

I am hoping someone will have done this and uses this site. I know Rabbits are pets in NZ as I have lived there before - I am just unsure about importing.
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 15th 2007, 4:15 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 516
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Shipping Rabbit from Uk to NZ

Has anyone done this and if so, how much does it cost and how long does it take?

Thanks,
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 22nd 2007, 10:56 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,348
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Re: Back over a year...where is my head?

I think this sums up our experience well too. We came back from NZ and have been back in the UK about 1.5 yrs, away from NZ about 2 years.

We still have a house in NZ and will use it more and...
Forum: New Zealand
May 26th 2007, 9:25 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,182
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Re: Christchurch - change of plan....

Christchurch is a good place all round. We have a house over near Diamond Harbour which is good if you want to have access to the 'city', but have something a little different.

As for jobs, not...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 7th 2007, 9:06 am
Replies: 119
Views: 15,094
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Re: Why do you never hear about those that return

Money seems to generally be the main factor in people moving back 'home' from Australasia.

The UK is one of the best places to make money, so when compared too, of course the result shouldn't...
Forum: USA
Sep 25th 2006, 11:51 am
Replies: 15
Views: 987
Posted By WheelsOfSteel

Re: Another US spouse Question

A relative term only.

However provided one meets the requirements, it should be nothing but a formality, regardless of longevity of process.

If an application is declined, it is declined for...
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