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Forum: New Zealand
Jan 18th 2013, 5:04 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 3,273
Posted By higgy2

Re: Wallpaper, surely this is wrong

Just wait until you price up the paint. It's very expensive, best of luck
with your search.
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 7th 2013, 6:18 am
Replies: 88
Views: 10,873
Posted By higgy2

Re: New Zealand is not as I hoped

Ruddy Hell (Yorkshire) $1250 per week that is steep and for a poorly built house.

Ignore the snipers as you should have realised that to have a go at NZ is a defo (NZ talk) no go area.


I...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 6th 2013, 7:32 pm
Replies: 88
Views: 10,873
Posted By higgy2

Re: New Zealand is not as I hoped

I'm sure if you look back it was $1250 per month not week.
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 6th 2013, 6:01 am
Replies: 7
Views: 788
Posted By higgy2

Re: Selling a car - any advice?

The dealers will not want to give you anything near to the 8k mark unless you are trading it in for one of theirs.

So they give you a bit more knowing they are making a profit on the one they are...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 30th 2012, 9:10 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,923
Posted By higgy2

Re: Anybody renting out their UK property?

Someone will come on to verify but NZ may want some money for income from the rental property (if they found out).

So selling may be the easier option if not the best for you financially.

Best...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 12th 2012, 11:33 am
Replies: 24
Views: 26,335
Posted By higgy2

Re: NZ schools versus UK schools

My wife has worked in Bedlington Community High School and Blyth Community College (Northumberland UK) the latter had a bad reputation from outsiders.

The behaviour of some students was bad but...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 26th 2012, 5:45 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 16,479
Posted By higgy2

Re: Hamilton or Auckland?

Saved a visit to the Dentist then. pmsl

Hamilton closes early about the same time the Spanish (In Spain) are just going out for the night.

Manuka Bar in Chartwell cheap beer very interesting...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 9th 2012, 1:49 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 862
Posted By higgy2

Re: I Love my dogs...

Golden Arrow are great ,, our Newfie was 4.5k sterling so for 3 dogs not
too bad a price.
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 6th 2012, 12:25 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 887
Posted By higgy2

Re: Pet insurance

We are with Petplan NZ, we were with Petplan in the UK and they always
paid out quickly. Our dog is 3 years old but must admit i have not heard
of the age restriction.

By the way the NZ PP say...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 4th 2012, 2:48 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 3,816
Posted By higgy2

Re: What would you have packed - Newbie fun!

We got ourselves Walking Boots and a new large tent but should have invested in a Coleman Pertrol Camping Stove as very expensive in NZ.

If it will fit in the Storage Container then bring it over,...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 13th 2012, 2:08 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 543
Posted By higgy2

Hamilton Watering Holes

Te Rapa Sports Tavern. Gambling and cheap beer with a large jug
of Lion Red $11. Good friendly crowd mainly men and sometimes you get
one of the All Blacks dropping in.

Smith & McKenzie in...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 1st 2012, 7:10 am
Replies: 11
Views: 9,483
Posted By higgy2

Re: Bringing wicker into NZ

Our shippers said these would not be allowed in so we got rid
of them.
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 30th 2012, 6:15 pm
Replies: 123
Views: 14,887
Posted By higgy2

Re: Is NZ really that bad?

Just checked the Barina Handbook. States - Use unleaded 91.
BUT - If you use 95 it may provide a small improvement in
performance and fuel economy.

So it seems to have some truth behind it.
...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 22nd 2012, 11:00 am
Replies: 108
Views: 13,919
Posted By higgy2

Re: "Everyday" costs in NZ

Thanks Bev
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 22nd 2012, 8:16 am
Replies: 108
Views: 13,919
Posted By higgy2

Re: "Everyday" costs in NZ

Link does not work, sorry I will try later.

It would seem I cannot add the Tesco site. I was only
mentioning out of general interest.
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 22nd 2012, 8:14 am
Replies: 108
Views: 13,919
Posted By higgy2

Re: "Everyday" costs in NZ

We are still on Tesco's mailing list

Here is the link incase anyone was interested in current prices.

http://www.tesco.com/groceries/SpecialOffers/default.aspx
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 17th 2012, 6:08 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,716
Posted By higgy2

Re: Certificate of Conformity

Diesel cars also have to pay RUC - Road User Charge.

You do not pay any tax on Diesel at the Pumps but what happens is you buy
mileage up front. Eacn 1000km costs $48 and you have a certificate...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 14th 2012, 11:37 am
Replies: 108
Views: 13,919
Posted By higgy2

Re: "Everyday" costs in NZ

This could be another Topic - friends who do the Triathlon said be
very careful when out cycling as other road users are not bike
friendly.
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 14th 2012, 7:11 am
Replies: 108
Views: 13,919
Posted By higgy2

Re: "Everyday" costs in NZ

We have only been in NZ about eight weeks and have not as yet
stopped comparing prices, changing $'s to £'s in our mind. You
cannot help yourself but we are trying.

Not sure about the cost of...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 10th 2012, 7:23 am
Replies: 5
Views: 809
Posted By higgy2

Re: Shipping costs and negotiating!

We did a bit of bartering but then went with Pickfords as they are a
dependable company with excellent customer reviews.

I think they know roughly what the main companies all charge.

At the...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 5th 2012, 4:33 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,262
Posted By higgy2

Re: Team NZ Team GB

I will always support England (Team GB in the Olyimpics) but will
shout my heart out if Team GB were not in the race/competition.

Well I shouted loud for The Chiefs, we got to do High Fives with...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 4th 2012, 2:18 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 5,071
Posted By higgy2

Re: shipping costs

We are using Pickfords.

http://www.pickfords.co.uk/Pickfords-Leeds-Removals-and-storage-company

Our Container is due anytime now, so we will let you know the outcome, but
their staff in...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 2nd 2012, 11:51 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,140
Posted By higgy2

Smile Rugby Final

Hamilton will be buzzing on Saturday when the Chiefs play
the Sharks in the Investec Super Rugby Final.

Come on you Chiefs
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 1st 2012, 1:59 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,223
Posted By higgy2

Re: Vet Bills

We have the Supreme Dog Cover with Petplan NZ and can claim up
to $18000 per year. ($506 yearly)

Hagrids medical history was given to them.
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 1st 2012, 12:00 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,223
Posted By higgy2

Re: Vet Bills

We asked whether or not we could just transfer across. Petplan UK and
PetPlan NZ are different companies both of them said that to us. So were not transferable.

We just did the Online Quote...
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