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Forum: New Zealand

Nov 12th 2012, 6:39 pm

Replies: 130

NZ vs UK - not all it's cracked up to be. Is it just me?

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Posted By robey1978

Re: NZ vs UK - not all it's cracked up to be. Is it just me?

Folks,

i'd just like to thank you all for your comments and posts. There is a little too many to reply to them all. I think that from what I've read, everyone has a different experience. What is...

Forum: New Zealand

Nov 12th 2012, 4:18 am

Replies: 130

NZ vs UK - not all it's cracked up to be. Is it just me?

Views: 17,531

Posted By robey1978

Re: NZ vs UK - not all it's cracked up to be. Is it just me?

It's funny to hear you say about there being lots of people up the hills in Scotland. I actually like speaking to people when I'm tramping. Also, I personally think Scottish people are very friendly....

Forum: New Zealand

Nov 12th 2012, 3:48 am

Replies: 130

NZ vs UK - not all it's cracked up to be. Is it just me?

Views: 17,531

Posted By robey1978

Re: NZ vs UK - not all it's cracked up to be. Is it just me?

Thanks for your response. In the 14 months we have been here the cost of living has risen. I did do online research and found a cost of living calculator on a nz a website but that only gave the...

Forum: New Zealand

Nov 12th 2012, 1:55 am

Replies: 130

NZ vs UK - not all it's cracked up to be. Is it just me?

Views: 17,531

Posted By robey1978

Re: NZ vs UK - not all it's cracked up to be. Is it just me?

Simonsi,

Thanks for your reply. Well pointed out that I still refer to Scotland as home! :) I'm sure life will be changing very soon for us!

What we don't want to do is be a winging expat and...

Forum: New Zealand

Nov 12th 2012, 12:19 am

Replies: 130

NZ vs UK - not all it's cracked up to be. Is it just me?

Views: 17,531

Posted By robey1978

NZ vs UK - not all it's cracked up to be. Is it just me?

Hi,

I wanted to get other people's opinions on their new life in New Zealand vs their old life's in the UK. Before I begin, this is my opinion. Everyone is different and I don't want to offend...

Forum: Australia

Jan 30th 2012, 8:12 am

Replies: 12

Robey1978

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Posted By robey1978

Re: Robey1978

I don't have a visa for Australia. I would need sponsorship from an employer.

Yeah, apparently Christchurch was really nice before the earthquakes.

Forum: Australia

Jan 30th 2012, 8:03 am

Replies: 12

Robey1978

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Posted By robey1978

Re: Robey1978

Hi,

Thanks for your response. The recruitment agent did mention Perth to us as it is experiencing a bit of a boom at the moment. I was aware that Perth was geographically further from other...

Forum: Australia

Jan 30th 2012, 12:51 am

Replies: 12

Robey1978

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Posted By robey1978

Robey1978

Hi,

My wife and I are from Scotland. We moved to Christchurch 4 months ago and we are struggling to settle here. There is not a lot to do socially. There are lots of outdoor sports and activities...

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