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Forum: New Zealand
Oct 12th 2005, 12:26 am
Replies: 9
Views: 653
Posted By jjennings

Re: Lawnmowers...sorry !!

Just noticed the comment further up the thread that they have packed their ornaments in bubble wrap. The plastic contains chemicals that leach out when hot and humid. It also happens in temperate...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 12th 2005, 12:17 am
Replies: 9
Views: 653
Posted By jjennings

Re: Lawnmowers...sorry !!

It's not a good idea to use bubble wrap if your container is travelling by sea, as it will be going through tropical humidity and the bubble wrap will mark whatever it is touching. Good movers will...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 18th 2005, 10:37 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 848
Posted By jjennings

Re: Selling the house in UK whilst in NZ

Of course I told them :rolleyes: :D

One interesting point. I opened my ASB Bank account before I got residency so they listed me as non-resident for tax purposes, meaning no tax on interest,...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 18th 2005, 10:30 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 848
Posted By jjennings

Re: Selling the house in UK whilst in NZ

You only pay tax on amounts that are above the tax personal allowance threshold (somewhere around £4000 personal tax allowance ?). As I now earn zero in the UK I only have to pay tax on the interest...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 16th 2005, 5:13 am
Replies: 14
Views: 848
Posted By jjennings

Re: Selling the house in UK whilst in NZ

Hi Dave,

Our house sell fell through before we moved out here so we just left it on the market. We gave our power of attorney (just to sign the contracts, nothing more) to another solicitor from a...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 9th 2005, 2:35 am
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By jjennings

Best recent thread?

I wish there was a prize for the most enjoyable thread/contributor. I would nominate Den13 for "A Prison Officers View of NZ". Excellent writing style and sense of humour. I'd love to spend time...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 7th 2005, 9:24 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 586
Posted By jjennings

Re: Rugby NO Footie YES!!!

You want to leave behind the 'cult of the oval ball' so are coming to New Zealand? :confused: ? You must be mad - have you never heard of the All Blacks? Rugby (union and league) really are the...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 7th 2005, 9:15 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 833
Posted By jjennings

Re: Cash & Carry-Wholesalers

Sorry to say that the nearest Makro is in Indonesia and the Nearest Costco would be Taiwan or LA :( . There is a rumour that Aldi may be coming over (they have recently been registering brand names)...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 7th 2005, 2:32 am
Replies: 79
Views: 4,624
Posted By jjennings

Re: It's all gone pear shaped!

Our house sell fell through before we moved out here so we just left it on the market. We gave our power of attorney (just to sign the contracts, nothing more) to another solicitor from a completely...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 1st 2005, 10:25 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,656
Posted By jjennings

Re: Who likes/dislikes living in Auckland - and why?

Unfortunately I have to travel around to visit customers so the ferry is not an option. I did use it a couple of times during the infamous road widening, but as my office is in New Lynn the rest of...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 29th 2005, 10:13 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,670
Posted By jjennings

Re: UK 2 NZ - Emigration Consultants

(Information from various net news sources)
Government target is 45,000 to 50,000 per year (peaked at 42,000 net in 2002/03). Last year net immigration (i.e. after they subtract the people who...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 29th 2005, 9:13 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,670
Posted By jjennings

Re: UK 2 NZ - Emigration Consultants

We used The Emigration Group (Chester) along with the job search they run through their parent company, Taylor & Associates, based in Auckland. Their service was good if you want to reduce the...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 29th 2005, 8:49 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 483
Posted By jjennings

Re: GAA Fans

Now, is the winning team the one with the most goals or the one with the most players still standing uninjured? :D I've only ever watched one game - utter madness!!!!
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 29th 2005, 1:18 am
Replies: 26
Views: 1,515
Posted By jjennings

Re: How many hours a week do New Zealanders work?

We actually work about 10 hours per week. The other 30 hours are spent in this forum :D :D :D
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 29th 2005, 12:51 am
Replies: 3
Views: 483
Posted By jjennings

Re: GAA Fans

I just checked out www.rte.ie and listened to Radio One live, so you should be able to listen to the match online. Can't help with the 3am start though ;)
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 29th 2005, 12:46 am
Replies: 13
Views: 752
Posted By jjennings

Re: The day from hell !!

We put in our EOI in June 2004 (100 points). Sold up and came here in October on visitor visa's (took a gamble). EOI pulled out November. Got job so applied for a 2 year work permit (so no medical...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 29th 2005, 12:10 am
Replies: 3
Views: 792
Posted By jjennings

Re: Join the New Zealand Army or stay in the British?

You mean we've got an army?? :D :D

Just kidding but it is pretty small (my only link is that I sell test equipment to them). It's a bit of a joke over here that last year they bought 120...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 24th 2005, 9:25 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 2,158
Posted By jjennings

Re: Anyone have experience of telephone interviews?

Hi Billie,

I had 100 on my EOI with no job offer but was on the wanted list (electronics engineer). Got PR that said;

"This permit is subject to conditions imposed under section 18A of the...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 22nd 2005, 11:05 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,270
Posted By jjennings

Re: Transfering as a Police Officer

I don't know her personally, just had a chat a few weeks ago on the sea front. However, her name is Natalie Taylor and she is the Orewa Community Constable. She even has her own little office near...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 22nd 2005, 12:22 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,656
Posted By jjennings

Re: Who likes/dislikes living in Auckland - and why?

When we first got here all the locals were complaining about the Auckland traffic but we couldn't understand what they were talking about. We regularly drove through the rush hour and most of the...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 21st 2005, 11:57 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 699
Posted By jjennings

Re: UK Driving licences in NZ?

One interesting point. If you have had your UK car licence for a few years you will have entitlement to drive 7.5 tonne trucks (category C1). That means you can take the Class 2 theory test over...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 21st 2005, 11:40 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,270
Posted By jjennings

Re: Transfering as a Police Officer

I'm not a police officer (I was a Special once - sad I know :D ) but my understanding from speaking with my local Community PC is that you have to go through basic training and 2 years probation...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 18th 2005, 11:16 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,052
Posted By jjennings

Re: Beds

Worst thing we did was buy an electric blanket. Now the missus never needs to snuggle up!!!!! :D :D
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 18th 2005, 11:00 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,052
Posted By jjennings

Re: Beds

Farmers, Warehouse, Spotlight, etc. (ie. cheaper ;) ). I wouldn't agree that double (4'6") beds are common as we only saw one for sale when we were bed shopping, although for all I know it is the...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 18th 2005, 10:12 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,052
Posted By jjennings

Re: Beds

Oh, you mean 'Manchester'? We couldn't work that one out and had to look in a Kiwi dictionary to find it refers to the Manchester Cotton Mills - hence all bedding is called Manchester. Thought they...
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