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Forum: New Zealand
Oct 30th 2014, 1:33 am
Replies: 76
Views: 6,042
Posted By BucksBoy

Re: Kiwi Professionalism

:)

What honeymoon period ? Well apart from week on Jersey in the Channel Islands which was very nice straight after getting married in 1994. Then again in 2004 for our second honeymoon after ten...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Oct 30th 2014, 1:17 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,158
Posted By BucksBoy

Re: Please HELP! Moving to Christchurch in January

Have my posts been removed?
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 30th 2014, 1:14 am
Replies: 76
Views: 6,042
Posted By BucksBoy

Re: Kiwi Professionalism

Depends who you're married to!
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 30th 2014, 12:54 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,727
Posted By BucksBoy

Re: Please HELP! Moving to Christchurch in January

I'll take that as a NO then, far from scaremongering I'm telling it as it is here, I AM a dog owner and am giving these people some real food for thought. They can check the DOC website to see their...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 30th 2014, 12:42 am
Replies: 76
Views: 6,042
Posted By BucksBoy

Re: Kiwi Professionalism

Well done Mr Stormer999 your research was clearly spot on, can't help but feel that as you've only been here 30 months that you're probably still in the 'honeymoon period'. Mine lasted a few years,...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 29th 2014, 9:25 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 1,727
Posted By BucksBoy

A dog's life in New Zealand - (posts moved from an Immy query to keep that on track.

We went to the NZ embassy in London, that might be a bit of a trek for you but worth the effort. They we're really helpful and put us on the right track. Get there early though as there can be a...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 29th 2014, 9:08 pm
Replies: 76
Views: 6,042
Posted By BucksBoy

Re: Kiwi Professionalism

And me, my wife was born here, left at 20 for her OE, settled in UK for 20 years, met me. We moved here 8 years ago, despite having numerous holidays here over the years ( 2 with me) she has...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 28th 2014, 7:32 pm
Replies: 76
Views: 6,042
Posted By BucksBoy

Re: Kiwi Professionalism

I am nice, I just have an intolerance of the pompous!
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 28th 2014, 5:37 am
Replies: 76
Views: 6,042
Posted By BucksBoy

Re: Kiwi Professionalism

As did a friend of mine, I wouldn't of thought a traffic warden would be privy to anything sensitive!
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 28th 2014, 5:18 am
Replies: 76
Views: 6,042
Posted By BucksBoy

Re: Kiwi Professionalism

Getting out next year, can't come soon enough! I won't deny that the NZ glass is definitely half empty for me. There is stuff that I simply can't post for legal reasons at this time. Look out for my...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 20th 2014, 1:29 am
Replies: 76
Views: 6,042
Posted By BucksBoy

Re: Kiwi Professionalism

Sorry, I thought yoga was about relaxation.
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 20th 2014, 1:09 am
Replies: 76
Views: 6,042
Posted By BucksBoy

Kiwi Professionalism

A friend of mine just posted this on FB:

Just been asked NOT to attend my local yoga class cos I asked the teacher if perhaps she might not answer mobile phone calls & have chats with mates...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 18th 2014, 7:33 am
Replies: 188
Views: 15,679
Posted By BucksBoy

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

Yeah, you're clearly just a trouble maker. Turning all those happy immigrants into pathological whingers. Shame on you !
:goodpost:
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 18th 2014, 12:41 am
Replies: 188
Views: 15,679
Posted By BucksBoy

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

I've not led a sheltered life, having worked on construction sites and engineering factories. The first time I heard anyone seriously refer to coloured people as 'niggers' was here in NZ. The...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 16th 2014, 4:42 am
Replies: 188
Views: 15,679
Posted By BucksBoy

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

Hi all
My original posting has certainly got people talking, for that reason alone I'd call it a success.
Hopefully any prospective immigrants will have their eyes opened to the pro's AND cons of...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 8th 2014, 4:09 am
Replies: 188
Views: 15,679
Posted By BucksBoy

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

I'm with Barnsleymat, STAY IN KENT !!!
Pretty much everything here is overpriced, this coupled with low wages and high property prices can result in a pretty miserable existence. Sure you can have...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 6th 2014, 5:37 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,850
Posted By BucksBoy

Re: Electricians 10 yr experience looking to move

I believe it takes about a year to get NZ qualified, during that time you will have to work for a kiwi electrical company. Be prepared for apprentice wages and the shock of your life when you see...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 5th 2014, 2:56 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,400
Posted By BucksBoy

Re: What car?

Very true, but the Asian manufacturers have taken it to a whole new level while other manufacturers have simply adopted it. I've worked in the motor industry in a QA role and would buy a Toyota over...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 5th 2014, 12:25 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,400
Posted By BucksBoy

Re: What car?

If you go Japanese / Korean you won't go far wrong.
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 4th 2014, 8:53 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,371
Posted By BucksBoy

Re: What Items to bring

Make sure you get your teeth sorted before you come, dentists here are XXXXing expensive.
Good idea to rent first, if you buy be aware, estate agents here charge up to 4% to sell your house and...
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