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Forum: New Zealand
Aug 15th 2014, 11:07 am
Replies: 133
Views: 11,808
Posted By Kentishgirl

Re: things you notice

Their obsession with sport support tape - any child falls over or injures themselves they are 'taped' in coloured tape to an inch of their life.
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 8th 2014, 9:09 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,402
Posted By Kentishgirl

Re: Premier League - 2 weeks to go!!!

No, keep guessing.
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 7th 2014, 7:38 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,264
Posted By Kentishgirl

Re: Advice on what to bring in luggage allowance

We have found non prescription medical items to be much pricier over here- wart remover, travel sickness tablets, compede plasters, branded pain killers etc if you use (or may use) these. Xbox...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 6th 2014, 2:30 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,402
Posted By Kentishgirl

Re: Premier League - 2 weeks to go!!!

No, neither of them. Keep the guesses coming.......
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 5th 2014, 7:54 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,402
Posted By Kentishgirl

Re: Premier League - 2 weeks to go!!!

Don't they show match of the day on a Sunday morning here? I half heard my son and husband discussing it (Chelsea supporters).

I support Crystal Palace. Many, many years ago they trained next to...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 28th 2014, 4:54 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,147
Posted By Kentishgirl

Re: What to do in Wellington

Thank you everyone, we had a great weekend.
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 19th 2014, 9:15 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,147
Posted By Kentishgirl

Re: What to do in Wellington

Thank you all for helpful suggestions. Looking forward to it, although the weather is not looking that good.
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 15th 2014, 9:28 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,147
Posted By Kentishgirl

What to do in Wellington

We are going to Wellington for a long weekend in a couple of weeks. We arriving Friday lunchtime and leaving early Monday afternoon. We are going to the football Saturday early evening. Advice...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 15th 2014, 9:19 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 27,575
Posted By Kentishgirl

Re: Cost of (and experiences) shipping UK to NZ.

We used PSS. A couple of minor breakages but nothing major 40ft container was £6k (I think) with insurance. We got a quote from Letton Percival but PSS matched it, so we wnt with them for the whole...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 15th 2014, 9:14 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,034
Posted By Kentishgirl

Re: Cleaning!!!

Yes to Jeyes fluid. Boots, shoes and anything that has ever been outside. PSS did use some kind of spray on the wheels of the bikes as well.
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 15th 2014, 2:54 am
Replies: 541
Views: 64,110
Posted By Kentishgirl

Re: The Christchurch thread

We picked Rolleston after considering Rangiora (concerned about commute into chch, basically one road that is bumper to bumper during rush hour), Diamond Harbour (beautiful but longish commute on...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 14th 2014, 12:51 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,068
Posted By Kentishgirl

Re: School Ages

I have been pleasantly surprised how the girls stay 'girls' for longer. My son is almost 14, back in the UK most 14 year old girls dressed and looked 18, especially posing for photos on Facebook. ...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 13th 2014, 9:06 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,068
Posted By Kentishgirl

Re: School Ages

My daughter is at a very small school (our choice, we have 2 huge ones within walking distance) so is in a Yr 5/6 class. That way both her 'academic' and 'social' needs are being met. She loves...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 13th 2014, 11:15 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,068
Posted By Kentishgirl

Re: School Ages

My daughter is in year 6 (although according to her age she should be in Year 5). Her birthday is April which I understand is the cut off and as she was above-average they put her up. She has a...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 13th 2014, 10:17 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,068
Posted By Kentishgirl

Re: School Ages

Year 6.
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Jul 12th 2014, 9:44 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 749
Posted By Kentishgirl

Re: Question about birth certificates

It depends how old you are! I had a 'full' one but it was long and thin, my son had a small summary one which we had to replace with a 'full' one showing both parents names, that was A4. My long...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 12th 2014, 8:59 am
Replies: 34
Views: 2,017
Posted By Kentishgirl

Re: Hello and help

Just a comment from me about children settling in. We have 2 (girl 10 and boy 13). Girl wanted to come, boy didn't. 6 weeks on... they both love it. Love the schools, huge circle of friends,...
Forum: New Zealand
May 28th 2014, 6:55 am
Replies: 4
Views: 578
Posted By Kentishgirl

Re: Shipping

We have found that not everything is more expensive. We have seen tvs that are cheaper than in the UK, but only when they are in the sale and it isn't always convenient to wait for a sale. Play...
Forum: New Zealand
May 24th 2014, 8:32 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,096
Posted By Kentishgirl

Re: flights UK to nz

I've only done Singapore Airlines. Last time on my own with 2 children. Singapore Airport is fantastic. There is a connecting flight with only a 1 hour stop over but when I was on my own I went...
Forum: New Zealand
May 18th 2014, 7:47 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,729
Posted By Kentishgirl

Smile Re: May Arrivals and Departures 2014

We (Jane, Joe and Mia) arrived Chch yesterday. Met at the airport by husband/dad who we haven't seen since he came over on 10 March. Relaxed yesterday and had a walk on the beach at Sumner today. ...
Forum: New Zealand
May 9th 2014, 6:58 am
Replies: 5
Views: 623
Posted By Kentishgirl

Re: How can I get a job offer any advice(software developer)

My husband googled suitable companies and sent them his cv. No interest from any of them until he booked a flight to NZ, at which time he arranged interviews (about 10 in one week). When we arrived...
Forum: New Zealand
May 1st 2014, 2:24 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,001
Posted By Kentishgirl

Re: Postal Service

I posted a letter from uk to NZ on Friday and it got there on Tuesday and my husband posted one to me on Sat (middle of Easter weekend) and it arrived on Thursday - that's quicker than I get in the uk
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 22nd 2014, 6:30 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 620
Posted By Kentishgirl

Re: Blood Results

Sorry to hear this. My husband had 'abnormal' readings and although the NZ panel dr passed him fit, the reading ws questioned by our case officer and sent to their medical adviser in NZ. Results...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 22nd 2014, 4:37 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,729
Posted By Kentishgirl

Re: May Arrivals and Departures 2014

Jane, Joe (13) and Mia (10) leaving Uk and 15 May, via Singapore, arriving Chch on 17 May to be met by husband/dad to go to our new (temporary) home in Rolleston. Can't wait.
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 20th 2014, 7:10 pm
Replies: 541
Views: 64,110
Posted By Kentishgirl

Smile Re: The Christchurch thread

Cockney kiwi, I'm just outside Maidstone at the moment. Coming over to join husband soon, hopefully flying on 15 May, arriving chch 17 May and moving to Rolleston.
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