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Forum: New Zealand
Sep 3rd 2016, 11:08 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,630
Posted By Hellie73

Re: Best time to buy flights to UK

we are 2 adults and 2 kids the prices Ive been seeing are $10000+ for July 2017 was hoping for around $8000+ (and not for a 36hr flight) just wondered if the sub $2000 fares still happened as we...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 3rd 2016, 5:09 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,630
Posted By Hellie73

Best time to buy flights to UK

Hi all
when is the best time to buy flights to Uk for holiday we are thinking of going july aug or sept next year for 3 weeks and at the moment prices seem very unreasonable. Just wondered if anyone...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 10th 2013, 11:00 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 4,795
Posted By Hellie73

Re: Hello!

Be careful with ece 20 hrs free, lots of nurserys around where I live in auckland charge 'extras' in addition to these hrs. Plus under threes in eastern bays looking at $65-80 per day.
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 10th 2013, 10:36 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 412
Posted By Hellie73

Help with selling house and tax

We have come to conclusion we can't buy without selling our property in UK first so would love some help from people that have been through this. Bit reserved about buying just don't know if prices...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 10th 2012, 3:35 am
Replies: 6
Views: 781
Posted By Hellie73

Re: Xmas and Hogmanay in Auckland

25th November Auckland city Santa parade, (smaller scale NY thanksgiving parade) but lots of fun for the family.
Always fireworks for new years down the quay side but it was a bit foggy last year....
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 5th 2012, 1:42 am
Replies: 3
Views: 547
Posted By Hellie73

Re: Flying back to NZ tomorrow

Good luck with the trip back, please let me know if you have any travel tips with two littlies do you stop over? I made it back in June with a 23 month old and it was a long trip but on one of the...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 30th 2012, 1:41 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,696
Posted By Hellie73

Re: Can we live and rent on $60 NZK to start with please?

If you are thinking of visiting uk before the year is up consider getting open return ticket and then get you next ticket whilst in uk. Airfairs from kiwi land can be very pricey. you can always...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 29th 2012, 2:14 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,696
Posted By Hellie73

Re: Can we live and rent on $60 NZK to start with please?

Try looking at trademe for rentals in the area that you are thinking of settling. You will probably need some funds for bond and rent in advance etc. you just have to think around the box cook from...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 19th 2012, 12:42 am
Replies: 30
Views: 33,688
Posted By Hellie73

Re: Hot chocolate V milo

I know it's like putting a square peg in a round hole, (chocolate and malt drinks) I was just looking for a nice warm winter drink alternative to having to make hot chocolate with milk or paying over...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 18th 2012, 1:28 am
Replies: 30
Views: 33,688
Posted By Hellie73

Hot chocolate V milo

Okay I tried it, tried to embrace the kiwiness of milo but I just can't do it, it's just plain wrong, yuck! I even paid a small fortune from English shop for some instant and that didn't taste right...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 17th 2012, 8:13 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,406
Posted By Hellie73

Re: What would you do?!

We decided,moved got my visa and sent our belongings of all in six weeks, so for my tiny mind we did it fast (far too fast for me). Shame there is no way you can try before you buy.
Took a lot...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 17th 2012, 7:34 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,079
Posted By Hellie73

Re: Moving to NZ in July - looking for other new mummies

Try
Bngcommunitytrust.org.nz their summer fun programme for preschoolers was exceptional they had loads of play equipment set out in north shore parks. My daughter was about 18 months at the time...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 17th 2012, 7:00 am
Replies: 13
Views: 4,210
Posted By Hellie73

Re: Pampers nappies

Treasures are really good for my little girl been wearing then from 10 months to 23 months now, they are bulkier than UK nappies and don't feel as soft but she has never complained about them (she...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 20th 2012, 8:48 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,121
Posted By Hellie73

Re: Advice on Midwives in new Zealand

I had no intention to insult anyone, but the LMC I spoke to who was available in nov, was genuinely disappointed that she may not deliver my baby and that she may have to hand me over to hospital...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 18th 2012, 9:02 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,121
Posted By Hellie73

Advice on Midwives in new Zealand

A question for all those professional midwives and parents out there.
I am due to give birth in november and want to know about other peoples experiences with the kiwi system. I am torn between...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 11th 2012, 8:20 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,732
Posted By Hellie73

Re: For you ladies that have moved to NZ in the last year or so.....

Ah you made me smile, thank you, it all came flooding back, Saturday night tv, Indian takeaway. :)
Forum: Middle East
Mar 19th 2012, 10:08 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,548
Posted By Hellie73

Is it worth it?

We are considering moving to Qatar (once job has been secured) and wanted to know if it is the economic dream that we have been lead to believe.
Is there a huge sacrific to personal freedom we are...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 4th 2012, 5:10 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,410
Posted By Hellie73

Re: 2 random questions :RE New zealand ....possible move

I have seen Quorn and quorn meals in the English food shops over here. Havent seen it in the supermarkets but then havent really looked. If you are a pescatarian the fish is superb. There is always a...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 2nd 2012, 7:45 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,355
Posted By Hellie73

Re: This Waitangi Weekend i will...

Thanks for the heads up hopefully the trains are running this weekend. So handy, and cheap, if not its the bus :(
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 2nd 2012, 5:47 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,355
Posted By Hellie73

Re: This Waitangi Weekend i will...

Waitangi Treaty - Are you going to pay the $25 to go in? We didn't think I'll read about it instead.

We are mostly going to the lantern fesitval in Albert Park. looking forward to it.
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 1st 2012, 6:58 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,308
Posted By Hellie73

Re: Shopping help (again) were to buy blackout curtains

We are in rented and didn't want to attach blinds, but may have to. Thank you for the tips.
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 1st 2012, 8:40 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,308
Posted By Hellie73

Shopping help (again) were to buy blackout curtains

I am currently using two sets of curtains one on top of the other which makes the room extremely hot, to keep out the bright nz midday sun. (no not a hermit just encouraging a toddler to nap). It is...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 10th 2012, 6:55 am
Replies: 41
Views: 4,767
Posted By Hellie73

Re: Feeling ripped off

As for drs taking their time over here cos you pay for the privilege sorry but in my experience they don't, been to two different practices and they are the same the world over, i do think nhs is...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 10th 2012, 12:15 am
Replies: 58
Views: 5,334
Posted By Hellie73

Re: How many of you have 'visitors'???

We had my parents here for christmas and I absolutely loved it. Only three weeks but at BJ says I now miss them even more than before I was that sook at the airport crying my eyes out just as well I...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 30th 2011, 5:33 am
Replies: 17
Views: 3,518
Posted By Hellie73

Re: kiwi men??

youre not wrong, ;)
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