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Forum: New Zealand

Sep 6th 2015, 9:14 am

Replies: 46

Making friends

Views: 5,747

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: Making friends

I've been the new person a few times.
In the UK. I could easily copy some of your statements and replace the word "Kiwi" with "Brit".
But it's not about the nation. It could be any.
But you'll...

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 6th 2015, 8:31 am

Replies: 122

Are we barking up the right tree here?

Views: 10,862

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: Are we barking up the right tree here?

Wow, a lot has happened since I last logged in!
A huge thanks to everyone who's contributed, there is a lot of great info being shared, different opinions and experiences that I'll have to read...

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 5th 2015, 8:26 pm

Replies: 16

A few (too many) general questions

Views: 1,998

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: A few (too many) general questions

Wow, thank you so much, everyone. Loads of brilliant info!
I am getting more and more drawn to Kapiti the more posts I read. :D
Yes, wetsuits will be the way to go for us too.
Gorgeous photo,...

Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)

Sep 5th 2015, 8:15 pm

Replies: 17

Moving at 55 - visa clarification please

Views: 1,864

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: Moving at 55 - visa clarification please

This is our understanding also, that as his job is on the immediate shortage lists, the potential employers don't even have to prove that no NZers can do the job.
One of potential employers is...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Sep 5th 2015, 8:12 pm

Replies: 11

No credit history in UK

Views: 4,036

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: No credit history in UK

It affect the rating, yes. :/ That's why I suggested putting a note on the credit report (you can do this on Experian, not sure of others) explaining why.

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 5th 2015, 12:16 am

Replies: 122

Are we barking up the right tree here?

Views: 10,862

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: Are we barking up the right tree here?

Thank you, concrete pump.
We share a similar view to life. :)
But good to know to try to secure a job for me too before getting there.

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 4th 2015, 11:49 pm

Replies: 122

Are we barking up the right tree here?

Views: 10,862

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: Are we barking up the right tree here?

Blimey, you got me all wrong. :/
The "wine and bbq" was a metaphor. I don't drink and I don't eat bbq either but my friends do, most people do. It was to give idea of what we like as a family. We...

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 4th 2015, 11:31 pm

Replies: 122

Are we barking up the right tree here?

Views: 10,862

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: Are we barking up the right tree here?

Sorry, probably badly phrased if this is how it sounded to you. What I meant is the job that I am doing now, should I need to get one, pays that much in NZ. That is not to say I'd be offered one at a...

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 4th 2015, 11:18 pm

Replies: 122

Are we barking up the right tree here?

Views: 10,862

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: Are we barking up the right tree here?

:thumbup:
Fab info, thank you so much.

It's incredibly hard with food bills. I could budget for New world now and then discover I hate their stuff, end up buying cheaper or more expensive and my...

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 4th 2015, 11:12 pm

Replies: 16

A few (too many) general questions

Views: 1,998

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: A few (too many) general questions

Thank you!
Wow, Singapore sounds great! Our small people would love that!
The $300 a month - is that like a pass type of thing (do they do passes?) or the total for daily tickets?

This is...

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 4th 2015, 11:09 pm

Replies: 16

A few (too many) general questions

Views: 1,998

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: A few (too many) general questions

That sounds lovely! We won't have that much time, I am afraid but the splitting it up sounds like a plan.

Thank you. Shame as the children love trains.
Car it is then. Thanks.

Thank you....

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 4th 2015, 8:35 pm

Replies: 16

A few (too many) general questions

Views: 1,998

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: A few (too many) general questions

:thumbup:
Thank you.

Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)

Sep 4th 2015, 8:33 pm

Replies: 17

Moving at 55 - visa clarification please

Views: 1,864

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: Moving at 55 - visa clarification please

Oh dear. Thanks for the heads up.
A few companies we got in touch with seem to be interested in him but I don't know whether they'd be prepared for this kind of hassle with the offer...
It remains...

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 4th 2015, 8:19 pm

Replies: 122

Are we barking up the right tree here?

Views: 10,862

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: Are we barking up the right tree here?

Thanks, Bevs.
You've hit the nail on the head here. :)
He is 55, well will be shortly. I am younger. It was irrelevant at the time of posting as he will be the main applicant so my age wasn't...

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 4th 2015, 8:07 pm

Replies: 122

Are we barking up the right tree here?

Views: 10,862

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: Are we barking up the right tree here?

Are there differences cost wise between the South and North island?
Aww, I am sorry to hear that (about your children). :(

I know the feeling. :(

This is something that really worries...

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 4th 2015, 7:57 pm

Replies: 122

Are we barking up the right tree here?

Views: 10,862

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: Are we barking up the right tree here?

What makes you think we are not exploring the figures? Just because I am not doing it on this thread? It would be mad not to.

May I ask why? Are you basing this opinion on numbers?

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 4th 2015, 7:46 pm

Replies: 122

Are we barking up the right tree here?

Views: 10,862

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: Are we barking up the right tree here?

You misunderstood me, I am afraid. I am happy to hear any opinion on life in NZ, moving from UK etc., I am however not very happy if anyone who doesn't know my family or circumstances tries to judge...

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 4th 2015, 7:36 pm

Replies: 122

Are we barking up the right tree here?

Views: 10,862

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: Are we barking up the right tree here?

It's quite possible we will as well. The housing situation really frightens me but I suppose until we see how the $600/week houses actually look, it's very hard to imagine.
This is where all the...

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 4th 2015, 7:28 pm

Replies: 122

Are we barking up the right tree here?

Views: 10,862

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: Are we barking up the right tree here?

We still are. Not sure what made you think otherwise. Sorry if I phrased something badly and it sounded like we don't.

:/ I've not had time to compare rainfall but would not really like going...

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 4th 2015, 2:34 am

Replies: 16

A few (too many) general questions

Views: 1,998

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: A few (too many) general questions

Thank you, Snaps. I've seen a few posts saying that. :)

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 4th 2015, 2:32 am

Replies: 122

Are we barking up the right tree here?

Views: 10,862

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: Are we barking up the right tree here?

Thank you. Yes, cold and damp is definitely one thing we want to stay clear of (when it comes to housing) so finances will play an important role in this one.

Back to the drawing board to compare...

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 4th 2015, 2:29 am

Replies: 122

Are we barking up the right tree here?

Views: 10,862

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: Are we barking up the right tree here?

Ah. Thanks. I was hoping I wouldn't have to work straight away but that can be changed. :)

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Sep 4th 2015, 1:09 am

Replies: 11

No credit history in UK

Views: 4,036

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: No credit history in UK

Yup, store card/credit card and current account are your fastest ways. Then mobile phone contract. Set up direct debits. Put your name on the electoral register or if you can't go on it, put a note...

Forum: Europe

Sep 4th 2015, 12:58 am

Replies: 29

Advice for permanent move to Slovenia

Views: 12,370

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: Advice for permanent move to Slovenia

I can relate but other than scenery, Slovenia doesn't have much to offer in my opinion.
It might be one step ahead but as most ex Yu countries, it is still quite far from life that you'd find a bit...

Forum: Europe

Sep 4th 2015, 12:49 am

Replies: 1

Premises For Renting In Zagreb

Views: 863

Posted By salmoncolour

Re: Premises For Renting In Zagreb

Not sure how easy it will be for you to navigate but this is one of the most popular sites:
Poslovni prostori Zagreb najam | iznajmljivanje poslovnih prostora Zagreb - NjuÅ¡kalo...

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