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Forum: New Zealand
Feb 14th 2012, 5:53 pm
Replies: 80
Views: 11,652
Posted By northumberland

Re: What is meant by 'Lifestyle'

Unfortunately national standards are a fact of teaching in the UK - we just had to get on with it. You make the best of it - you ensure that each child has exactly what they need to achieve....
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 14th 2012, 5:26 pm
Replies: 80
Views: 11,652
Posted By northumberland

Re: What is meant by 'Lifestyle'

Not meant to offend - just stating that NZ education system is not perfect or better than other countries, it is similar - it has similar problems and issues. It has good points and bad points. I...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 14th 2012, 4:08 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,143
Posted By northumberland

Re: So much to ask so little information.

Link to Early childhood.
Early Childhood Teacher Education Qualifications @ www.TeachNZ.govt.nz

Depends upon type of qualification - most UK Early Ed not directly transferable (but there may be...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 12th 2012, 4:23 pm
Replies: 80
Views: 11,652
Posted By northumberland

Re: What is meant by 'Lifestyle'

1) Strongly agree
2) Not this year - local rivers off limits at moment due to toxins - no fishing or swimming! (Over 80% of waterways fighting pollution)
3) Yes less people - would say very polite...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 10th 2012, 11:50 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,827
Posted By northumberland

Re: Pulled in two directions!

http://www.minedu.govt.nz/NZEducation/EducationPolicies/SpecialEducation.aspx
This is a good starting place it gives a good overview of the provision in relation to special ed.
I am a UK trained...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 7th 2012, 1:18 pm
Replies: 94
Views: 9,045
Posted By northumberland

Re: Driving standards in NZ

To make it home alive at the end of the day has become part of my daily routine! I may have to start praying in March!!
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 7th 2012, 12:45 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 6,180
Posted By northumberland

Re: How does NZ compare to the UK

It very much depends upon where you live - You could probably spend your whole life here in NZ without coming into contact with any of the above just like in any other country. But you cannot be...
Forum: NZ Update
Feb 3rd 2012, 1:14 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,524
Posted By northumberland

Re: Coming up to a year

In a very similar situation - we have enjoyed our first year here but realise we had a very good life back in the UK. For us it was 'you have to give it a go or you will never know'. We have family...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 3rd 2012, 1:02 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,270
Posted By northumberland

Re: Thinking of moving to Queenstown from Perth, WA??

Queenstown is a good holiday destination - as for living there, our friends lived there for 18 months the remoteness drove them mad! They found schools ok - slightly behind UK achievement levels....
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 3rd 2012, 12:50 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 6,180
Posted By northumberland

Re: How does NZ compare to the UK

I think the point that Genesis made is key: low income and NZ would be tough!
There are some positives to life in NZ but you have to consider the consequences. It is not an open armed society - you...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 31st 2012, 12:40 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,492
Posted By northumberland

Re: I'm back!

15 months in NZ: Geordie sense of humour is a big miss! Someone is always willing to pass the time of day with you in the north east. Good to hear tales of home (well - close to my home town which is...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 27th 2012, 9:31 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,002
Posted By northumberland

Re: BEFORE ROI APPLY

This is still no guarantee: I have Level 9 NZQA I am in NZ with Permanent Residency - still looking for permanent job 15 months on!
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 23rd 2012, 7:14 am
Replies: 47
Views: 3,831
Posted By northumberland

Re: Help, info and tips PLEASE

Hi
I don't think you are being naive but I think some of your estimates are a little low. Budget for higher electric and medical/dental costs. You will also need to factor in some form of home...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 21st 2012, 10:00 am
Replies: 3
Views: 864
Posted By northumberland

Re: corgi/gas safe

You should be able to find all the info you need here:
www.pgdb.co.nz
Regards
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 17th 2012, 8:04 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,458
Posted By northumberland

Re: Are we crazy?

Just as a side point, I have just read this in local press - there is a shortage of agricultural scientists in NZ and 5 related occupations have been added to the Labour Department’s long term...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 17th 2012, 7:29 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,458
Posted By northumberland

Re: Are we crazy?

Hi Ruffian - I think it is a good question to ask! NZ is a difficult country to assess when it comes to acceptance of academics from the UK or any other overseas country. I have a friend who is a...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 16th 2012, 11:37 am
Replies: 41
Views: 4,984
Posted By northumberland

Re: Thinking of leaving

Thanks Justcol - I have just started looking into this, if I could gain a little more NZ experience that would help. Even a temp position. Just have to keep looking!
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 16th 2012, 11:33 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,221
Posted By northumberland

Re: new guy (again)

Thanks for the welcome BEVS - joined August but have been busy looking for work etc. Schools closed, so time to reflect! Have a job application ongoing in Hawkes Bay so will take a trip up to the...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 16th 2012, 11:11 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,221
Posted By northumberland

Re: new guy (again)

Agree with the inability to escape drugs & crime but that is life everywhere!
Your wife may find it difficult to secure a teaching job in NZ at present. I have been here 14 months and I am still...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 16th 2012, 9:51 am
Replies: 41
Views: 4,984
Posted By northumberland

Re: Thinking of leaving

Job prospects - I was living/working in Scotland pre NZ, I left just before big spending cuts! I am lucky to have a special education qualification which opens up a few more doors though. Would still...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 16th 2012, 9:33 am
Replies: 41
Views: 4,984
Posted By northumberland

Re: Thinking of leaving

I understand the feeling of wanting to return to the UK even though you like aspects of life in NZ. I have lived here for 14 months but have been unable to secure a full time perm teaching job. I...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 1st 2011, 4:42 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 594
Posted By northumberland

Coming up to 1 year in NZ

Almost 1 year since moving to NZ - going through 'is this the right place for us' motions! We think location is the problem we are use to country living but in the UK you could be in a city within 30...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 1st 2011, 4:31 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,330
Posted By northumberland

Re: What are/were your expectations of your new life in NZ?

I think it is good to keep expectations simple - NZ has a lot to offer but culture and social net works very different to UK. Have been here 10 months and have met some very nice people but finding...
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