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Forum: New Zealand
May 21st 2007, 3:28 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 713
Posted By binman

Re: cultural differences

Suggest that you honestly come over to NZ first and have a serious look around. It is not everyones cup of tea, I understand that 50% of Brits will eventually leave either to return to UK or move to...
Forum: New Zealand
May 21st 2007, 2:53 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 713
Posted By binman

Re: cultural differences

Seriously suggest you don't take further advice from your friend that moved to the US. NZ is not a British outpost in the South Pacific as many would believe. As a starting point I suggest you at...
Forum: New Zealand
May 21st 2007, 12:27 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 664
Posted By binman

Re: Theme parks?

Just returned again from my annual trip to the UK for family reasons. There was an article in the Telegraph during my stay regarding the prohibitive costs of UK theme parks. My recollection of the...
Forum: New Zealand
May 9th 2007, 9:12 am
Replies: 8
Views: 502
Posted By binman

Re: flying via HK

Flying into Hong Kong is not quite the fun it used to be when the old airport existed but I have spent transit time in the new airport as well. Worry not it is a fabulous airport and time will pass...
Forum: New Zealand
May 1st 2007, 3:42 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 4,566
Posted By binman

Re: Level of Schooling

My wife attended the sister school to one of the Englands most prestigious and expensive schools and did academically very well. We recently had a look at her past work at that particular school when...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 7th 2007, 8:30 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 574
Posted By binman

Re: Good Schools in Auckland

http://www.macleans.school.nz/ cheers binman

http://www.macleans.school.nz/events/2006/28_02_06.htm
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 13th 2006, 2:56 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,183
Posted By binman

Re: Question about the weather

If you live in the Auckland region you can expect a stormy wet spring with occaisional warm days. Around the Christmas period the weather settles and is generally pleasant until end of May. Winters...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 12th 2006, 8:13 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 672
Posted By binman

Re: Vineyards & Wineries

As you drive out of Auckland International Airport you will pass Villa Maria New Zealands most successful wine maker.They have tastings. West of Auckland are all the vinyards founded by the Dalmation...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 5th 2006, 10:27 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,318
Posted By binman

Re: Help for Auckland suburbs

Outside of rush hour Howick is around 20-25 mins to CBD less from north Pakuranga. From Half Moon Bay/ Bucklands Beach there is a regular ferry service (very civilised way to travel) disembarking a...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 5th 2006, 5:30 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,318
Posted By binman

Re: Help for Auckland suburbs

Quite right a decile 10 certainly does not mean it is a better school. However my children attend a decile 10. The school recieves around $330,000 less a year from the government than a decile 1 of...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 4th 2006, 10:03 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,318
Posted By binman

Re: Help for Auckland suburbs

http://www.macleans.school.nz/ http://www.pakuranga.school.nz/ All the primary schools in the area have very good reputations. Cheers binman
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
Aug 4th 2006, 9:56 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 629
Posted By binman

Re: psych nursing Oz-questions

Worked in a couple of psych hospitals many years ago. I enjoyed myself but you may find it a bit autocratic and mindless. Got friends working in Melbourne units and they are enjoying themselves. ...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 28th 2006, 7:06 am
Replies: 8
Views: 590
Posted By binman

Re: Is anyone addicted to the coffee in NZ?

Hi Amanda. Opposite Howick bus depot and 30 yards from Jansens pet shop on Ti Rakau Drive you will find a coffee shop that will blow you away. They sell exotic loose tea by the 100 gram also. Try...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 26th 2006, 11:08 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 4,002
Posted By binman

Re: Do you have central heating?

If you are living in Auckland and have a north facing insulated home you shouldn't need central heating. It can be chilly at night sometimes, however often day time temperatures can require nothing...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 26th 2006, 11:00 am
Replies: 16
Views: 882
Posted By binman

Re: I need a pint of stones or mansfield

Well I can help with the bitter but unfortunately you don't live in Auckland. Cock and Bulls "fuggles" pulled from ancient pumps imported from England. Cheers binman
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 7th 2006, 11:35 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 3,402
Posted By binman

Re: Education Worries

I am confident that you are going to be pleasantly surprised at how well your children adapt and enjoy their NZ primary years. There will be lots of very good primary schools on the North Shore....
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 7th 2006, 8:55 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 3,402
Posted By binman

Re: Education Worries

Although NZ is not everyones cup of tea, one common thread that nearly everyone seems to agree on is how their children enjoy their schools and especially junior and intermediate level. There is an...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 7th 2006, 11:35 am
Replies: 46
Views: 3,402
Posted By binman

Re: Education Worries

For many parents education becomes a bit of an obsession and understandably so. Sadly I ended up in a British Comprehensive system where anyone that even got to university was deemed as almost...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 6th 2006, 5:01 am
Replies: 14
Views: 858
Posted By binman

Re: Can anyone help?

Devonport is very expensive and very nice. If schools are important then maybe look at Botany which is all decile 10 with great shopping center and all the facilities. A newish standard 4 bed home in...
Forum: New Zealand
May 22nd 2006, 7:00 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 806
Posted By binman

Re: Seasons

For those unfamiliar with forced ventilation systems here is a link lhttp://www.dvs.co.nz/ink Cheers binman
Forum: New Zealand
May 21st 2006, 6:51 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 806
Posted By binman

Re: Seasons

As has previously been mentioned Auckland has a relatively mild climate certainly compared to the UK. It does rain but even in the depths of winter glorious sunny warm days are not uncommon. October...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 28th 2006, 11:22 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 682
Posted By binman

Re: Urgent basic info needed please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

About a month ago NZ Herald reported that psychiatric nurses were number one on the skill shortage list.You should have no problem getting a community position. cheers binman
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
Mar 17th 2006, 10:15 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 565
Posted By binman

Re: MH nursing in Cairns?

Hello Cadman. If it is the sub tropics you are looking for have you ever considered Townsville? They reguarly advertise in NZ for mental health nurses to work there. I gather it is now quite a smart...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 24th 2005, 6:52 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 7,974
Posted By binman

Re: Living in Auckland...where would be best?

From Botany 20 mins, Beachlands I would hazard a guess at around 30mins, 20 mins from CBD, North Shore would depend if she gets caught in rush hours coming over the bridge. Cheers binman
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 23rd 2005, 5:08 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 7,974
Posted By binman

Re: Living in Auckland...where would be best?

Auckland is comprised of four cities. Waitakare,North Shore, Auckland and Manukau. Manukau is a large area,from east to west say Bucklands Bucklands to Mangere airport would take about 30 to 40 mins...
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