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Forum: New Zealand
Mar 4th 2015, 6:45 am
Replies: 21
Views: 3,544
Posted By Builder UK

Re: Joiner thinking to move to Christchurch

I am 27, I run a small plastering & rendering business and also do a lot of external wall insulation qualified at level 3 for both, so age doesn't matter.

A HNC in project management would take...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 3rd 2015, 7:06 am
Replies: 21
Views: 3,544
Posted By Builder UK

Re: Joiner thinking to move to Christchurch

Dewalt DCF886D2-GB 18V XR Compact Brushless 2AH Impact Driver (http://www.builderdepot.co.uk/dewalt-dcf886d2-gb-18v-xr-compact-brushless-2ah-impact-driver.html?gclid=CJG7xP_bi8QCFY_MtAodGHsAtA) £185...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 3rd 2015, 6:56 am
Replies: 21
Views: 3,544
Posted By Builder UK

Re: Joiner thinking to move to Christchurch

I'll probably get jumped on here for being negative, but, I would strongly recommend you go out there for a look first.

You will be very surprised how different it actually is.

$25 - $30 NZD is...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 24th 2015, 10:51 am
Replies: 31
Views: 5,036
Posted By Builder UK

Re: how do i settle in nz??!!

What you are feeling is loneliness and isolation, which is pretty common, especially as your husband works away.

Is it not possible to find a small part time job or maybe take up a hobbie or sport...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 29th 2014, 11:11 am
Replies: 5
Views: 594
Posted By Builder UK

Re: advice for holiday location near auckland

Paihia is is nice, I spent a few days there.

Went over to Russell and to The treaty grounds, some nice restaurants in Paihia and Russell too

We stayed in the beachside holiday park in a...
Forum: NZ Update
Dec 27th 2014, 10:32 am
Replies: 15
Views: 4,639
Posted By Builder UK

Re: 1166 thread about their NZ life.

Excellent post lost direction.

Happy new year everyone, where ever you spend it.
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 16th 2014, 1:33 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,787
Posted By Builder UK

Re: Where to go

I stayed in Hamilton for a few weeks, in fact I was based there while I was in NZ.

There is a main strip in the centre which has a few bars and restaurants, obviously the gardens, a few decent...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 8th 2014, 11:58 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,257
Posted By Builder UK

Re: Good old Boris Johnson

Not really, it doesn't take long to reply

Enjoy your picnic
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 8th 2014, 10:05 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,257
Posted By Builder UK

Re: Good old Boris Johnson

I have never ever said "don't move to NZ" please someone find these quotes and stop blatantly telling lies.

The same goes for "NZ is crap" & "NZ is rubbish" please someone show me where have ever...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 7th 2014, 10:42 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,257
Posted By Builder UK

Re: Good old Boris Johnson

As stated in previous posts, I started posting on here to give my opinions on what I saw in NZ, what I saw with the Christchurch re-build and what I experienced while there.

My opinions, not...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 7th 2014, 10:32 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,257
Posted By Builder UK

Re: Good old Boris Johnson

Regarding me moving on, I have been reading this forum for near 4 years, I do not have a deep seeded hatred for nz, but I also like to think I say things as I see them, don't get me wrong NZ has some...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 7th 2014, 9:34 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,257
Posted By Builder UK

Re: Good old Boris Johnson

Double post
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 7th 2014, 9:26 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,257
Posted By Builder UK

Re: Good old Boris Johnson

Double post
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 7th 2014, 9:22 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,257
Posted By Builder UK

Re: Good old Boris Johnson

I'm not having a pop at anyone, blade down under.

Don't be sorry it didn't work out for me in NZ, I'm not.

This forum is supposed to be about NZ and living in NZ, the majority of your posts are...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 5th 2014, 11:30 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,257
Posted By Builder UK

Re: Good old Boris Johnson

Double post
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 5th 2014, 10:57 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,257
Posted By Builder UK

Re: Good old Boris Johnson

I don't think you are lying about any illness, I think you should maybe reserve some of the comments from your dad.

I also think you have an overactive interest in the media, the story you found...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 4th 2014, 9:01 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,257
Posted By Builder UK

Re: Good old Boris Johnson

With all due respect, earlier last week you told us your parents or a parent was ill, would "your dad" still have these xenophobic views while being treated for free through the NHS by "Indian Ian or...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 30th 2014, 10:23 pm
Replies: 76
Views: 6,042
Posted By Builder UK

Re: Kiwi Professionalism

Many naive people do

People in the UK don't realise how good they have got it, that is the 1 thing I am thankful to NZ British expats and NZ itself, it made me appreciate what I have and where I...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 30th 2014, 8:50 am
Replies: 76
Views: 6,042
Posted By Builder UK

Re: Kiwi Professionalism

I'd also like to add (I had to stop before, there was a Muslim terrorist on my garden) about the herald and media, it seemed to have a very overactive interest in negative world news, again mainly...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 30th 2014, 8:14 am
Replies: 76
Views: 6,042
Posted By Builder UK

Re: Kiwi Professionalism

It does rather seem the negatives are somewhat overly moderated on here.

There is a hint of bitterness and hatred in some of the responses to anybody criticising NZ, this reminds me of brit expats...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 20th 2014, 7:29 am
Replies: 76
Views: 6,042
Posted By Builder UK

Re: Kiwi Professionalism

This is getting rather petty now.

I think most people, myself included would appreciate good honest advice getting through, it does seem the negatives of NZ are glossed over and counted with "the...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 13th 2014, 9:16 pm
Replies: 188
Views: 15,679
Posted By Builder UK

Re: BuckBoys NZ observations - moved from - Emigrating from Kent to Auckland

Look, it just seems a lot of the truths, be it mainly negatives, are glossed over. People do their research but to find this research they have to dig through a lot of exaggeration, "oh you can see...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 13th 2014, 6:18 pm
Replies: 188
Views: 15,679
Posted By Builder UK

Re: BuckBoys NZ observations - moved from - Emigrating from Kent to Auckland

I think I'd bow out too, leaving a link to a 7 year old thread.

These piss filled lifts, heating-less flats with mould and no carpets, are they being sold for massively over valued prices.

If...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 13th 2014, 3:39 pm
Replies: 188
Views: 15,679
Posted By Builder UK

Re: BuckBoys NZ observations - moved from - Emigrating from Kent to Auckland

HMS bitter and twisted :thumbsup: did that dock just before "HMS sweep it under rug, aye"

:rofl:

Nobody mentioned mass conspiracy theories, nz has just branded itself to the world with utter...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 11th 2014, 12:07 pm
Replies: 188
Views: 15,679
Posted By Builder UK

Re: BuckBoys NZ observations - moved from - Emigrating from Kent to Auckland

Like I said gareth, it was just what i witnessed while out there.

To me I just thought and still think the properties in the UK are built to a better standard, need less maintenance and will/have...
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