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Forum: New Zealand
Nov 14th 2014, 11:20 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,488
Posted By Evolve2013

Re: Coming to the Sunny Bay of Plenty

Best bet is to buy a section and build your own. Look into Golden Homes/Classic or other builders based on Cameron Road . The majority of the current housing stock in NZ has been built out of...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 14th 2014, 10:00 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,488
Posted By Evolve2013

Re: Coming to the Sunny Bay of Plenty

Yes, please be very careful when house hunting. Many are not what they seem. I could tell you some real horror stories. Fortunately we weren't caught out ( I fell in love with most but fortunately...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 17th 2014, 7:46 am
Replies: 44
Views: 4,212
Posted By Evolve2013

Re: We are coming over in January

Take your washing machine. Most seem to be top loaders. I lived in Tauranga for 8 years so know the area very well. It is beautiful. Good luck with your new life.
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 6th 2014, 8:46 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,989
Posted By Evolve2013

Re: Elderly parent travelling to nz ?

Singapore airlines every time!! And yes, if at all possible Business Class
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 3rd 2014, 8:58 am
Replies: 68
Views: 9,778
Posted By Evolve2013

Re: Moving home to the UK after 26 years

So happy for you. I visited Cornwall last weekend - heaven on earth!! I wish you and your family every success.
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 27th 2014, 7:26 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,716
Posted By Evolve2013

Re: Exhausted

Perfectly normal with a huge move and 2 young children. All the stress of moving and all the emotional stuff that goes with leaving your loved ones. It is very early days for you and you need to be...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 23rd 2014, 8:30 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,466
Posted By Evolve2013

Re: husband going first :(((

You are headed for a beautiful part of NZ. Am sure a walk up Mount Maunganui and dinner at Mount Bistro will help you to forget the upheaval and all it entails.
Good luck!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 18th 2014, 9:38 am
Replies: 37
Views: 5,520
Posted By Evolve2013

Re: Worried that it will be a case of be careful what you wish for

Ooops it should have read "even though I was desperate to return to the UK"
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 18th 2014, 9:35 am
Replies: 37
Views: 5,520
Posted By Evolve2013

Re: Worried that it will be a case of be careful what you wish for

We returned with our 2 girls 12 and 14 two years ago after spending 8 years in NZ. The eldest went straight into GCSE's and came out with 4A* and 5A's. Even though I was desperate to return to NZ I...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 24th 2014, 10:39 am
Replies: 43
Views: 4,185
Posted By Evolve2013

Re: Offered a job in Bay of Plenty area

We lived in the Bay of Plenty (near Bethlehem) for 9 years. It is a most stunning part of NZ and infact we did travel extensively through NZ and still said we would definately choose this area...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 27th 2014, 7:59 am
Replies: 30
Views: 5,684
Posted By Evolve2013

Re: Sometimes it's just unbearable

So feel for you. We spent 8 years in NZ. Had many positive experiences (and a few not so) over the years. I would stand and marvel at the beautiful scenery but my head was just screaming but its...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 18th 2013, 8:48 am
Replies: 3
Views: 588
Posted By Evolve2013

Re: Christmas kindness

Very lovely. Only in New Zealand!
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 15th 2013, 8:28 am
Replies: 118
Views: 11,311
Posted By Evolve2013

Re: I think but im not sure

:goodpost:

:goodpost:
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 4th 2013, 8:29 am
Replies: 78
Views: 11,153
Posted By Evolve2013

Re: Christmas makes me sad

I so relate to your post and when you say you are just too English to stay any more. We did eight years and always went away for Christmas, my two favourites were spent in Russell and Waiheke Island...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 25th 2013, 9:14 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,233
Posted By Evolve2013

Re: hi everybody!

Lived in Tauranga for eight years. Would definitely recommend it. Papamoa is also known as Pommymoa for obvious reasons. Nice if you want to live by the beach but personally would not live there...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 27th 2013, 8:00 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 3,628
Posted By Evolve2013

Re: What do you wish you'd shipped over..

Probably best not to rush out and buy heaps of clothes. (t- shirts - yes) Although NZ still has their seasons it is quite different to here. They tend to layer a lot to suit climate as even in...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 27th 2013, 8:42 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,595
Posted By Evolve2013

Re: New Zealand Department Stores

Smith & Caugheys in Auckland
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 26th 2013, 6:32 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,354
Posted By Evolve2013

Re: Visiting NZ

Coromandel a must, Cathedral Cove. Hahei. Colenso Cafe. Mount Maunganui, walk to the top and then dinner at The Mount Bistro.
Have a wonderful trip
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 23rd 2013, 8:48 am
Replies: 34
Views: 5,127
Posted By Evolve2013

Re: Whats actually cheaper in NZ vs the UK

Private Medical Insurance. Kiwi Fruit. Avocados. Good wine. The person who paid $18 for a GLASS at the viaduct in Auckland was defo ripped off. Usually around $8 - 9 for a good wine. And starting...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 23rd 2013, 8:28 am
Replies: 35
Views: 3,628
Posted By Evolve2013

Re: What do you wish you'd shipped over..

Your front loader washing machine, they are mostly top loaders. All clothing and footwear. It is either very cheap and cheerful or expensive, very little in between. Infact I would say hold onto...
Forum: NZ Update
Oct 16th 2013, 10:12 am
Replies: 37
Views: 10,431
Posted By Evolve2013

Re: I am going to say I want to leave

Good luck with your move. Just like you I am very close to my siblings and it just made less and less sense being across the other side of the world. We have come back and now I feel at peace...
Forum: NZ Update
Oct 16th 2013, 10:04 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,989
Posted By Evolve2013

Re: Time to go home :)

That is just how we felt when we returned to the UK after eight years in NZ. It just felt right! So pleased you feel it too. Even coming home does take energy and adjustment but good luck, it is so...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Oct 16th 2013, 8:58 am
Replies: 1,841
Views: 150,472
Posted By Evolve2013

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

I hope I can re-assure you. Like yourself, my husband was the driving force in our move to NZ in 2004. As much as I loved the scenery I forever found myself repeating, beautiful, but just isn't...
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