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Forum: New Zealand
Oct 16th 2017, 5:49 am
Replies: 26
Views: 3,336
Posted By wez130

Re: October Arrivals and Departures 2017

Who: Myself and my kiwi wife

Where from: Cumbria UK

Leaving date: 27th September with Emirates - a week in Bangkok on the way

Where to: Auckland (Whangaparaoa)

Arrival date: 6th October
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Oct 16th 2017, 5:45 am
Replies: 0
Views: 765
Posted By wez130

Work - partner of NZ citizen to resident visa?

Hi all, I've arrived in New Zealand last week on my 2 year work - partner of NZ citizen visa, i would like to make this more permanent so that we can look at buying a house together here. I've got a...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
May 8th 2017, 3:28 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,423
Posted By wez130

Re: Working visa for a trial period

Just an update...

We've booked our tickets :D

We fly to Bangkok for 7 nights on 27th September, then on to Auckland and arrive on 6th October 2017. We're in serious saving mode now so we've got...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Apr 16th 2017, 8:27 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,423
Posted By wez130

Re: Working visa for a trial period

Well in the end, i went for a temporary work visa - partner of a NZ citizen which was approved this week, trouble is now, we had planned on coming to New Zealand again for 1st December 2017 after a 2...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Mar 8th 2017, 1:39 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,791
Posted By wez130

Re: General or Limited Medical for a partner of a NZ Citizen?

I had a full medical done for my visa which is the same as the one you're applying for, my wife is a Kiwi.
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 20th 2017, 7:35 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,400
Posted By wez130

Re: Is it a 'livable wage'?

Tauranga / mt Maunganui is my favourite part in North island. I'd much prefer it to Wellington. The climate is better, there's plenty there, not quite as much as Auckland but everything you need. If...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 16th 2017, 3:19 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 6,254
Posted By wez130

Re: Anyone in/moved to Whangarei

I would have considered Whangerei if there was enough work, property is still at a realistic price there and it's only a couple of hours from Auckland.
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 15th 2017, 3:31 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,400
Posted By wez130

Re: Is it a 'livable wage'?

Also, if you like pizza, the large pizzas at pizza hut and dominos in NZ are $5 each!
It'll be easy to get fat lol
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 14th 2017, 4:05 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 4,232
Posted By wez130

Re: Building a kit home?

What are you basing your prices on? You can buy relocateable houses for $1 on trademe lol. You have many, many things to consider though, i've found the main factor in buying in NZ is the cost of...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 14th 2017, 4:02 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,400
Posted By wez130

Re: Is it a 'livable wage'?

As sr71 says, decent clothes can be purchased onlinee for the same price you'll pay in UK, for example, Selfridges will ship to NZ, the tax will be taken off here and then added again in NZ so rather...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 6th 2017, 10:05 am
Replies: 61
Views: 6,997
Posted By wez130

Re: I promised to do this a while back , grocery comparison.

I cooked no less than 7 meals for between 6 and 8 people whilst I was there. All different, I did nice salads ( sprouts / sweet peppers / home made coleslaw / feta and charcuterie meats etc), I made...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 30th 2017, 7:42 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 6,997
Posted By wez130

Re: I promised to do this a while back , grocery comparison.

I've 'lived' in NZ for 3 weeks now, I leave tomorrow :-(.
I have been shopping loads here for groceries and I've not been put off, in fact, I've been surprised at how inexpensive decent meat is...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 27th 2017, 3:35 am
Replies: 65
Views: 13,627
Posted By wez130

Re: Any regrets?

I've spent my current trip here in NZ re-evaluating how i will feel once we do move here in November, and, i honestly can't wait to get out here proper, given the choice, i'd just stay here now, but...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 24th 2017, 2:46 am
Replies: 7
Views: 702
Posted By wez130

Re: Uk Electrical Goods

Sky here is nowhere near as good as UK Sky either. Also, if your tv is smart, check with your manufacturer whether it'll work in NZ (You should just be able to reset and change country to NZ).
DVD's...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Jan 20th 2017, 2:57 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,419
Posted By wez130

Re: Chest X-Ray required???

It's not my first time here, i was here in Dec 15 too. I love Auckland, but i prefer it on the Hibiscus coast, fantastic scenery. Puts me in a dilemma when i move over here though, that's for a...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 19th 2017, 6:59 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,794
Posted By wez130

Re: haggling on rent...?

I went into a real estate agents today to see what the craic is with buying property, and the lack of price on properties for sale (by negotiation) as i find it really frustrating when i look through...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 19th 2017, 6:45 am
Replies: 247
Views: 42,116
Posted By wez130

Re: Cucumber News

$2.49 i paid for one in Countdown the other day, new potatoes are expensive here too!

On the flip though, Sirloin steak at $13.99 a kilo is mega cheap compared to UK!

To be fair, i've found...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Jan 19th 2017, 6:42 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,419
Posted By wez130

Re: Chest X-Ray required???

Well i've got my full medical in the morning in Auckland, sucks to no be able to have a beer on holiday though haha!
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 16th 2017, 6:13 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 656
Posted By wez130

Importing a car with finance

Hi all, just after some 'hypothetical' advice regarding my car...

In November 2015, i took out finance on a 2013 BMW 5 series over 4 years. By the time i emigrate, i'll be 2 years into the...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 11th 2017, 7:42 pm
Replies: 456
Views: 52,061
Posted By wez130

Re: Scorching !

It's already improved, had a nice bbq yesterday and just had al fresco full English breakfast on the deck :D

Went down to Arkles bay beach this morning for sunrise, it reinforced why i want to...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 10th 2017, 4:10 pm
Replies: 456
Views: 52,061
Posted By wez130

Re: Scorching !

Well i've been here since yesterday afternoon now (Whangaparaoa), and the weather has been poor :( I hope it improves :D

Hi everyone, by the way :D
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 7th 2017, 10:51 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,607
Posted By wez130

Re: Graveyard of Imported Appliances

Oh jeez, what did i start here? :D

(sorry OP).
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Jan 7th 2017, 10:49 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,419
Posted By wez130

Re: Chest X-Ray required???

Mine will be getting done next week now, in good old Auckland :D
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 5th 2017, 1:47 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,607
Posted By wez130

Re: Graveyard of Imported Appliances

Of course it will, especially if you're using 4 gang sockets, that means a total max load of 10 amps in 4 sockets plugged into one NZ socket, a TV / STB / DVD player and AV receiver will easily be...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 4th 2017, 8:17 am
Replies: 47
Views: 3,771
Posted By wez130

Re: terrible road toll this year/this christmas

It isn't just this year though, i noticed the same story on the news last year, i think 8 people died in the space of three days in three separate accidents when i was there last year, myself largely...
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