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Forum: NZ Update
Jan 7th 2013, 7:43 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,323
Posted By chauxfleur

1 year, 2 months, 4 days and 30 minutes...

... ago I landed in Christchurch. Didn't know a soul, had heard really mixed things about the place on here and was more than a little dubious about how it was going to work out, as well as all the...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 22nd 2011, 4:13 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,305
Posted By chauxfleur

Re: Good & reliable shipping company

Anglo Pacific were good for me - everything turned up on time in the UK, got to NZn the day they said it would and at this end the guy in the shipping dept was fantastic. Only downside was that every...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 21st 2011, 6:34 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,401
Posted By chauxfleur

Re: Honest asessment of Christchurch

A lot of the people responding on here have had to live through what must have been a terrible last 15 months or so. I've only been here a couple of weeks so I don't have the depth of insight that...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 18th 2011, 6:41 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,137
Posted By chauxfleur

Re: Spending diary.. you spent how much?

Erm... today I spent a total of $13,261

But that does include a car...

(and a brief but scary shopping trip to Westfield)
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 12th 2011, 4:42 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,100
Posted By chauxfleur

Re: Anyone interested in a meet-up in Christchurch?

Sunday probably works best for me too... I think i have a work thing on Friday night and given that it's my first week I'm not sure missing it would be a good idea.
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 7th 2011, 12:37 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 664
Posted By chauxfleur

Re: Decent gym near Merivale / CBD area?

I wish I had to concentrate to get fat. If I sit still long enough it just sneaks up and burrows its way onto my thighs... currently scared of going near nando's in case they make a monster banquet...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 7th 2011, 7:18 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,100
Posted By chauxfleur

Re: Anyone interested in a meet-up in Christchurch?

Weekend after next? I know most people are pretty busy during cup weekend.
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 7th 2011, 7:02 am
Replies: 4
Views: 656
Posted By chauxfleur

Nice restaurant in Chch

My auntie is visiting from Cairns at the end of the week - any recommendations for nice places to eat out in Fendalton / Ilam / Merivale area? I was going to head to the Italian from the Meet-Up...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 7th 2011, 2:15 am
Replies: 3
Views: 664
Posted By chauxfleur

Decent gym near Merivale / CBD area?

Does anyone know of one? I'm a fussy bugger, so nothing too grungy... Need to start excercising to see if it helps with sleeping through the night

Ta muchly
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 6th 2011, 8:19 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,100
Posted By chauxfleur

Re: Anyone interested in a meet-up in Christchurch?

*looks in suitcase* Yup, we're all covered on the Vodka front! Also my fridge appears to be growing it's own cider. There are more bottles than I bought in there now...

Any ideas on a date?
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 6th 2011, 2:35 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 3,617
Posted By chauxfleur

Re: A thread to say nice things in :) ...

I'm new, so at the moment everything is shiny and exciting but so far things I love:

It's so clean; no litter, no grafitti, no walking ASBO turds being muppets

There are birds flying around in...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 6th 2011, 2:22 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,100
Posted By chauxfleur

Re: Anyone interested in a meet-up in Christchurch?

So am I... and I vaguely remember a promise to buy Persephone candy pops and a night out (in?) in an earthquake shelter... That bar that is a lorry in Merivale is pretty good, we can always sit under...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 4th 2011, 9:48 am
Replies: 503
Views: 36,798
Posted By chauxfleur

Re: Your Day In 10 Words Or Less

hangover, jet lag, bacon butty, sunshine, very blooming happy
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 3rd 2011, 12:51 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,693
Posted By chauxfleur

Re: UK to NZ November arrivals 2011

I'm here!

Been in the country for three hours, so far it's rained like world is ending; then gotten really quite toasty warm; I very nearly killed a pedestrian (apparently it was my fault, but...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 25th 2011, 9:42 am
Replies: 25
Views: 2,693
Posted By chauxfleur

Re: UK to NZ November arrivals 2011

Leaving UK 2nd November, moving to Christchurch on a 2 year contract but who knows what will happen... And sorry to report no pets with me, although I could be persuaded to feed and water Richie...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 24th 2011, 8:23 am
Replies: 25
Views: 2,693
Posted By chauxfleur

Re: UK to NZ November arrivals 2011

Me me me me meeeeeee... Land on 4th, surfing lesson on 7th, start work on 14th... Sorted!
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 12th 2011, 9:25 am
Replies: 133
Views: 53,459
Posted By chauxfleur

Re: The cost of Living in NZ?

Stephen,

Start at seek.co.nz - find out what you should earn.
Next up, nz inland revenue... They have a handy website for your nett salary
After this trademe.co.nz for rentals / property sales...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 11th 2011, 6:46 am
Replies: 49
Views: 6,602
Posted By chauxfleur

Cool Re: Do you feel like a Kiwi?

So glad you've asked this. I move out soon and would love to know if anyone on here likes it!
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 3rd 2011, 11:44 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 4,253
Posted By chauxfleur

Re: McDonalds

Not bloody helping! Sounds good though. Any news on decent curry?
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 3rd 2011, 11:41 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 4,253
Posted By chauxfleur

Re: McDonalds

Oooooh looks good... I can't move to NZ and be fatter though ;)
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 3rd 2011, 6:30 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 4,253
Posted By chauxfleur

Re: McDonalds

There are Dominos Pizza's in NZ? Bang goes my big plan for a healthy new lifestyle... :D
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 3rd 2011, 6:23 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 3,897
Posted By chauxfleur

Re: conner brady - using an agent

I'm almost at the end of the visa process and it's been really simple, definitely not worth paying someone else to do... My case is pretty straight forward though. I think actually having the job...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 3rd 2011, 5:56 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 698
Posted By chauxfleur

Re: Medical Form Questions

That's one of the questions that you should fill in with the panel doctor at your medical not before you go. Let the Doc guide you on what to put on the form. As your daughter is still young, they...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 21st 2011, 5:37 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 981
Posted By chauxfleur

Re: how are people getting jobs

Forget agencies, recruitment consultants in NZ appear to be just as useless as the UK.

Do your research, you must have an idea about who you want to work for already, get in touch direct and...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 17th 2011, 2:49 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 876
Posted By chauxfleur

Smile Re: UK Bank Accounts

I did a bit of research with my UK bank and will be keeping my account open and giving my mum authorisation to access the account / make transfers etc in the UK in an emergency... My bank were...
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