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Forum: New Zealand
Jul 28th 2017, 5:24 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,072
Posted By bassking

Re: Moving to NZ on a working holiday visa

I did pretty much the same thing except I decided to stay here permanently. Auckland has a reasonable financial services sector with temporary roles available. Not sure if you plan to go straight...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 25th 2017, 9:13 pm
Replies: 83
Views: 9,998
Posted By bassking

Re: Questions, questions, questions!!!

Worth factoring in take home pay and living expenses NZ Vs Aus. Pretty sure income tax rates are higher in Aus
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 2nd 2013, 8:07 pm
Replies: 97
Views: 11,196
Posted By bassking

Re: what makes you stay in NZ

Lived in London 30 years, Auckland 2 years. Went back for a month on holidays recently, now delighted to be back in Nz. Regardless of the superior topographical stuff here, the quality of life in...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 26th 2013, 7:24 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,580
Posted By bassking

Re: Compare the weekends

Haha! Know that feeling!

Weekends here in Auckland are pretty similar, just probably go for dinner a little earlier as restaurants aren't open too late (unless you're a fast food fan). I've never...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 26th 2013, 6:55 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,417
Posted By bassking

Re: It is just me?

I was back in the UK last week, an appointment at the GP for my mother was a 1 week wait! I'd rather front the cost and see the doc same day if I needed it...
Forum: New Zealand
May 3rd 2013, 6:42 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 962
Posted By bassking

Re: Best travel insurance for working holiday visa ???

Yup, DUI all good. Didn't go through any claims process though....
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 8th 2012, 8:40 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 17,984
Posted By bassking

Re: Holiday Entitlement in New Zealand!

I just checked my contract with curiosity, and it just states 8:30 until 5pm with 2 tea breaks and an hour lunch. Cripes, maybe im lucky! Goes some way to offset my punishment in the financial...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 7th 2012, 7:50 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 17,984
Posted By bassking

Re: Holiday Entitlement in New Zealand!

Just doing as the Romans do! Same goes for my partner at her place and my neighbour! Is yours a kiwi firm?
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 7th 2012, 7:33 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 17,984
Posted By bassking

Re: Holiday Entitlement in New Zealand!

I also found the 20 days a shock, having had 25 days in my demanding job in the finance industry. Then I reframed it with some Maths...

I used to work minimum 8am-6pm, 1 hour break = 9 hours a day...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 22nd 2012, 5:08 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 4,725
Posted By bassking

Re: Finding that first job in Auckland...

Agree with the points made re the generic reference. The recruitment agencies called my old management team in the uk to get what was needed.

My advice for a new job seeker in Auckland would be to...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 23rd 2011, 4:57 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,305
Posted By bassking

Re: Good & reliable shipping company

I can't recommend one, but I can recommend you avoid Allfreight!
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 11th 2011, 5:30 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 3,539
Posted By bassking

Thumbs down Proper curry in Auckland

Hi all,

We've been living in Auckland 4months now, and whilst there is no shortage of "nice" Indian restaurants (oh Calcutta in Parnell is decent), none quite hit the spot. The poppadoms are an...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 14th 2011, 6:44 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 10,554
Posted By bassking

Re: Can anyone recommend a decent hairdresser in Auckland????

Hey, i saw your post, I just had a cut at Savilles - AWFUL ! lots of money and the cut no way as sharpe as I have had in the uk. Really dont want to go again and looking for someone really good.
...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 2nd 2011, 7:08 am
Replies: 45
Views: 4,685
Posted By bassking

Re: UK to NZ July 2011

I guess i'd better make it official then!
Due to fly into Welly from Oz (1st or 2nd July) and tour N Island for a few weeks before settling in Auckland.

Anyone got any tips for how I can blag I...
Forum: New Zealand
May 31st 2011, 7:11 am
Replies: 45
Views: 4,685
Posted By bassking

Re: UK to NZ July 2011

Should be arriving via Brisbane in the first week of July. I am over on my 2 year WHV with my half Kiwi partner, leaving the rat race in London and can't wait!!
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