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Forum: New Zealand
Feb 7th 2016, 7:36 am
Replies: 6
Views: 510
Posted By MegMac

Re: Wellington childcare

Have you tried Porse (http://www.porse.co.nz)? They are like childminders. There are quite a few in our area and they all come highly recommended. Im sure you could find some in Wellington.
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 7th 2016, 7:32 am
Replies: 2
Views: 868
Posted By MegMac

How have your children adjusted?

I mentioned in a previous thread that my children were unhappy in NZ.

I was asked to elaborate on that statement so I thought I would start a new thread were everyone could add to how their...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 7th 2016, 6:41 am
Replies: 64
Views: 9,462
Posted By MegMac

Re: Leaving Auckland...

It didn't go well :(. Unfortunately the estate agents lived up to their reputation and spent much of the week playing ridiculous games and straight up lying to us. When it became clear that they were...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 4th 2016, 5:03 pm
Replies: 64
Views: 9,462
Posted By MegMac

Re: Leaving Auckland...

I'm happy to share how my kids have adjusted but I'll start a new thread as it's a slightly different topic.
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 31st 2016, 10:43 pm
Replies: 64
Views: 9,462
Posted By MegMac

Re: Leaving Auckland...

I meant to finalise this thread but we got very busy towards the end of our trip.

We finally agreed that New Plymouth is where we will start afresh. Fingers crossed it all works out well.

We...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 31st 2016, 10:36 pm
Replies: 99
Views: 10,225
Posted By MegMac

Re: Looking at Auckland – Cost of living , trying to gauge salary I need to aim for

Some of the others have already mentioned the cost of schools and children activities, but I'll give you a breakdown of how much those things are for my kids.We are in Auckland so the figures will be...
Forum: NZ Update
Jan 20th 2016, 7:27 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 21,999
Posted By MegMac

Re: 8 months in Auckland...

Well husband really loves it here so he wants to keep the door open just in case I change my mind and decide to stay. Plus we spent so much money coming over here it feels wasteful to not get...
Forum: NZ Update
Jan 20th 2016, 7:48 am
Replies: 45
Views: 21,999
Posted By MegMac

Re: 8 months in Auckland...

I understand completely where you are coming from. I've been in Auckland 16 months and it feels like every day I plaster on the fake smile and the fake happiness and just get on with things. It's so...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 31st 2015, 5:28 am
Replies: 64
Views: 9,462
Posted By MegMac

Re: Leaving Auckland...

We're on the South Island, were back in two weeks then going up through the middle of the north island.

But we are planning a weekend in Tauronga in Feb, so will get to see it then.
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 31st 2015, 5:25 am
Replies: 64
Views: 9,462
Posted By MegMac

Re: Leaving Auckland...

We've been really busy I haven't had much time to even get on the internet.

Snap Shot we loved Wanganui. It had such a great feel to it. Sadly we only spent a couple of hours there, but I've told...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 28th 2015, 7:44 pm
Replies: 64
Views: 9,462
Posted By MegMac

Re: Leaving Auckland...

Just wanted to update this thread.

We are currently on our road trip. We are only 2 days into it but I'm already feeling much better having left Auckland.

We're in New Plymouth at the moment...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 12th 2015, 6:47 am
Replies: 57
Views: 7,928
Posted By MegMac

Re: Should we move back?

People aren't necessarily looking for a super group of friends.

Heck I'd be happy if I could have a friendly chat with 1 adult a month that isn't a my husband.
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 12th 2015, 6:24 am
Replies: 57
Views: 7,928
Posted By MegMac

Re: Should we move back?

I've moved half-way around the world a couple of times before, and the one thing I've learned is that you are the person that has to work hard, put yourself out there and be completely shameless when...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 11th 2015, 8:21 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 7,928
Posted By MegMac

Re: Should we move back?

I hope I'm not reading this wrong, but are you intending to move with the hope that this time you might not be so lonely because your children will be in school?

I can only let tell you from my...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 11th 2015, 5:12 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 985
Posted By MegMac

Re: Moving Costs

We moved Sept 2014 and in total, including insurance and costs in NZ it worked out to just over £8000 for a 40ft container. We also brought our car which made it a little more than if you are only...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 9th 2015, 1:28 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,958
Posted By MegMac

Re: Is it really that hard to find a warm home?

I don't mean to be otherwise but our house is on a concrete base and all the living areas and kitchen are north facing, so get sun all day.

The window ledges are also normal UK size ledges.

Yet...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 1st 2015, 8:20 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,958
Posted By MegMac

Re: Is it really that hard to find a warm home?

It depends.

How much are you willing to spend? How big a property do you need and in what area?

In the area we live in we pay $580 for a 4 bed house. That's $2514 a month when you average out...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 22nd 2015, 7:40 pm
Replies: 64
Views: 9,462
Posted By MegMac

Re: Leaving Auckland...

Well we don't have any family in the UK so thats not an issue, and we are here already so we may as well try and have a good go at making it work before we make any decision about returning.


...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 22nd 2015, 1:24 am
Replies: 64
Views: 9,462
Posted By MegMac

Re: Leaving Auckland...

:nod: That's exactly what I mean by terrible winters. We are in a lovely house in a nice area that we are paying a high rent on but with absolutely no heating and giant gaps around the windows....
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 20th 2015, 6:19 pm
Replies: 64
Views: 9,462
Posted By MegMac

Re: Leaving Auckland...

Husband was offered a job in Auckland and we came over on a work visa. Auckland was our only option.

He doesn't work from home at the moment, but the company he works for have kept on 2 employees...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 20th 2015, 8:27 am
Replies: 64
Views: 9,462
Posted By MegMac

Re: Leaving Auckland...

I've never hear of Paekakariki. I'll have to do some more research.



Invercargill scares me. :ohmy: I don't think I can take the cold. I've had a baptism of fire (or ice) this winter with...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 20th 2015, 8:16 am
Replies: 64
Views: 9,462
Posted By MegMac

Re: Leaving Auckland...

Nelson is definately on our list. I'm glad to hear Nelson isn't sprawling, that's part of the reason I dislike Auckland. I hate how far away everything is and the terrible traffic congestion.
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 20th 2015, 4:41 am
Replies: 64
Views: 9,462
Posted By MegMac

Leaving Auckland...

We've been in Auckland just over a year and have tried really hard to make it work here. But it's time to throw up out hands in defeat and move on.

However before we head back to the UK we are...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 14th 2015, 3:22 am
Replies: 58
Views: 7,671
Posted By MegMac

Re: UK to NZ - is it worth it???

Hi.
I'm a stay at home mom, so I don't think that has helped. Whereas hubby and kids go out everyday and talk to people, I'm stuck at home. But its beginning to get better. I'm volunteering for...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 7th 2015, 11:06 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 7,671
Posted By MegMac

Re: UK to NZ - is it worth it???

Hi, we're in South Auckland. Its scary expensive here but I'm pretty sure the move is permanent. Husband wouldn't leave if you paid him, lol. I've struggled to adjust but I think that's because I...
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