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Forum: Australia
Mar 10th 2004, 3:55 pm
Replies: 177
Views: 11,465
Posted By Gladrags

Perhaps the point is that in England it made...

Perhaps the point is that in England it made front page news. Where did it appear in Australia. You can be sure that a rascist teacher in England would not be tolerated for long. Has the teacher...
Forum: Australia
Mar 8th 2004, 3:35 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,042
Posted By Gladrags

Re: How's life in Wellington compared to UK?

I agree with the above poster, and I in my opinion the same applies to anywhere in NZ.
As for Wellington, things are on the up. Perhaps just not the right things.
Break-ins and car crime soar in...
Forum: Australia
Mar 8th 2004, 3:29 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 663
Posted By Gladrags

The sources were reliable, yes. Here is something...

The sources were reliable, yes. Here is something else that gets my goat. Teenagers handed out my tax dollars because they are going through a 'stage'. Poor dears.

Teen benefit costs taxpayer $24...
Forum: Australia
Mar 7th 2004, 4:34 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 663
Posted By Gladrags

Positive discrimination in NZ!Or PC gone mad?

I heard on Radio Pacific this morning that WINZ (work and income) are running a bonus scheme for some of their employers. Apparently the personnel responsible for helping people find employment are...
Forum: Australia
Mar 5th 2004, 9:47 am
Replies: 14
Views: 909
Posted By Gladrags

Yes, well, it seems all or nothing doesn't it....

Yes, well, it seems all or nothing doesn't it. When the Americas Cup went west it was a national/personal affront to each and every NZer. The failure to grasp the ultimate rugby prize was accepted...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Mar 5th 2004, 9:36 am
Replies: 43
Views: 2,096
Posted By Gladrags

I think there is little doubt that the UK...

I think there is little doubt that the UK education system is more professional. It is under constant scrutiny, far more so than its NZ counterpart. It is more competitive and I guess you either...
Forum: Australia
Mar 3rd 2004, 4:28 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 909
Posted By Gladrags

Re: Lord of the Rings - Wellington reaction

Personally I have become mighty sick of the constant back slapping in the media over the Oscars. They're like little children. Sadly it's a trait all too common in NZ in my opinion. Every bloody time...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 29th 2004, 5:26 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,279
Posted By Gladrags

This is unquestionably true of Christchurch. 2...

This is unquestionably true of Christchurch. 2 Training Colleges but few job vacancies.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Feb 25th 2004, 5:45 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 2,096
Posted By Gladrags

Stats are prone to distortion but they do provide...

Stats are prone to distortion but they do provide some 'evidence'. My experiences suggest to me that NZ education is weak. However I am aware that Kiwis do leave these shores and use their...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 22nd 2004, 5:50 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 5,269
Posted By Gladrags

Just a point ...my life DOESN'T consist of...

Just a point ...my life DOESN'T consist of drinking warm beer or having a jaunt to Spain (in the sense that you mean). Neither do I consider England to be all grey skies and suburbia (in fact I think...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 22nd 2004, 5:34 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 5,269
Posted By Gladrags

Back to that good old fashioned Aussie obsession...

Back to that good old fashioned Aussie obsession with sport. How sad and a little demeaning.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Feb 22nd 2004, 5:30 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 2,096
Posted By Gladrags

Re: NZ education V British education

The Early Numeracy project recently introduced here is 2 years behind UK. ie what is expected of an average Y3 child in England is not officially taught in NZ until Y5. There is no such thing as a...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 14th 2004, 5:04 pm
Replies: 164
Views: 13,763
Posted By Gladrags

I believe that isolating someone's accent as the...

I believe that isolating someone's accent as the prime indicator of their class is a fallacy. At the end of the day Australia is part of global capitalism and therefore subject to its laws. Hence...
Forum: Australia
Feb 11th 2004, 3:39 pm
Replies: 65
Views: 5,176
Posted By Gladrags

It is a tough one isn't it. We were reasonably...

It is a tough one isn't it. We were reasonably well off with secure jobs but the wanderlust just got the better of us. We have had the opportunity to travel all over Oz and NZ and try something...
Forum: Australia
Feb 8th 2004, 4:32 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 3,192
Posted By Gladrags

Excuse me! My thread regarding NZ politicians...

Excuse me! My thread regarding NZ politicians gets hijacked and now you want to close it! Bloody cheek. Perhaps you could all start your own thread re your attitudes towards gays.;)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 7th 2004, 9:28 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,621
Posted By Gladrags

Re: Moving back to the UK for this?

Yes. Thanks for asking. :rolleyes:
Forum: Australia
Feb 6th 2004, 7:01 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,118
Posted By Gladrags

Hi Daisy. Schooling is free in England with the...

Hi Daisy.
Schooling is free in England with the odd add on occasionally. You will be asked to give a 'voluntary' contribution towards the cost of a day trip etc. In other words if enough parents pay...
Forum: Australia
Feb 5th 2004, 5:52 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 3,192
Posted By Gladrags

LOL....out of the closet and in to the frying pan!

LOL....out of the closet and in to the frying pan!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 5th 2004, 5:50 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,735
Posted By Gladrags

Re: Be wary a little bit

I've got no doubt that at first we will be constantly comparing what we left (NZ) to where we are. And perhaps not always favourably. But I comfort myself with the thought that I would rather be in...
Forum: Australia
Feb 5th 2004, 7:36 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,340
Posted By Gladrags

I guess I'll have to stop trying to articulate if...

I guess I'll have to stop trying to articulate if it offends you so much. Only kidding. I take all your points on board. BUT since when has it become fashionable to sneer at the Arts? Most NZ ers...
Forum: Australia
Feb 5th 2004, 7:26 am
Replies: 51
Views: 5,221
Posted By Gladrags

Re: try Devon in the summer

Good on ya!:) I'll drink to that!
Forum: Australia
Feb 5th 2004, 7:22 am
Replies: 51
Views: 5,221
Posted By Gladrags

Much appreciate the reply Bladesman. Quite right...

Much appreciate the reply Bladesman. Quite right to. My original point was merely to remind/warn the poster that there are socio/economic problems here too. I have no doubt they are aware of this and...
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2004, 8:37 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 5,221
Posted By Gladrags

Hi Bladesman. Granted I don't live in Auckland...

Hi Bladesman. Granted I don't live in Auckland but I have driven there on several occasions. There is a serious problem that cannot be so easily dismissed in my opinion. And that of others.
...
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2004, 7:16 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,340
Posted By Gladrags

Re: Newsflash: NZ has 'culture'

I don't believe I am guilty of viewing 'culture' in a narrow way at all. Maori culture is not something I would be celebrating to be honest, no. Lovely poi dances, powhiri, hakas etc but not too...
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2004, 2:56 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 3,192
Posted By Gladrags

NZ Gravy Train keeps rolling.

I'm so glad my hard earned tax dollars are being put to good use! I know this happens everywhere. But it does have a tendency to make me tetchy!

MP's partner flies through $22,500
05 February...
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