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Forum: New Zealand

May 11th 2019, 8:01 am

Replies: 7

Importing a VW Camper van into NZ from UK catch 22

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Posted By ThePineMarten

Re: Importing a VW Camper van into NZ from UK catch 22

Thanks Escapedtonz, that is slightly reassuring.
I am still troubled by how basically unhelpful ViNZ and VTNZ are .. anyway, will keep trying, have now been passed on a list of LVVTA members to...

Forum: New Zealand

May 7th 2019, 1:42 pm

Replies: 7

Importing a VW Camper van into NZ from UK catch 22

Views: 4,822

Posted By ThePineMarten

Importing a VW Camper van into NZ from UK catch 22

Hi,I am trying to import our VW camper into NZ. (ie a modified/converted vehicle} does anyone have any experience of this ? (not gereral cars, etc. , but modified/camper conversions, thanks} I...

Forum: New Zealand

Feb 24th 2019, 9:22 am

Replies: 27

question for those looking to emigrate to NZ from the UK - re. Brexit

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Posted By ThePineMarten

Re: question for those looking to emigrate to NZ from the UK - re. Brexit

No ! Completely the reverse !
We believe in diversity in internationalism and in a no borders Europe.
The town we live in is built on Europe and Europeans, NHS Hospital, International University...

Forum: New Zealand

Feb 23rd 2019, 11:15 am

Replies: 27

question for those looking to emigrate to NZ from the UK - re. Brexit

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Posted By ThePineMarten

Re: question for those looking to emigrate to NZ from the UK - re. Brexit

In response to the question; Yes we are totally moving due to 'Exit. We would not even have considered moving house if it were not for 'exit.

After the vote,we started looking for jobs in...

Forum: New Zealand

Feb 23rd 2019, 10:22 am

Replies: 27

question for those looking to emigrate to NZ from the UK - re. Brexit

Views: 5,768

Posted By ThePineMarten

Re: question for those looking to emigrate to NZ from the UK - re. Brexit

"The first referendum was binding. ..."

NO! it was not , it was a a pre-legislative advisory referendum. But I take it you are pro exit, and facts can be a little bit difficult for you.... ;]

Forum: New Zealand

Feb 23rd 2019, 9:57 am

Replies: 7

[NZ] strictness of authorities re minor Rust on import tools

Views: 924

Posted By ThePineMarten

Re: [NZ] strictness of authorities re minor Rust on import tools

Thanks all. that is reasurring, It 's a lot easier to put the work in if there is a reasonable chance of a positive outcome .

cheers

Forum: New Zealand

Feb 23rd 2019, 9:56 am

Replies: 7

[NZ] strictness of authorities re minor Rust on import tools

Views: 924

Posted By ThePineMarten

Re: [NZ] strictness of authorities re minor Rust on import tools

Bobogib, I will update you when we get there, but we may be there just before you, as although the ship container is packing in april, we wont be leaving till june /july and the container may take...

Forum: New Zealand

Feb 23rd 2019, 9:51 am

Replies: 7

[NZ] strictness of authorities re minor Rust on import tools

Views: 924

Posted By ThePineMarten

Re: [NZ] strictness of authorities re minor Rust on import tools

Thanks all. that is reasurring, It 's a lot easier to put the work in if there is a rasonable chance of a positive outcome .

cheers.

Forum: New Zealand

Feb 16th 2019, 8:51 pm

Replies: 7

[NZ] strictness of authorities re minor Rust on import tools

Views: 924

Posted By ThePineMarten

[NZ] strictness of authorities re minor Rust on import tools

Hi all, I am packing up getting ready for the move to NZ, our shipper has told us that NZ authorities are uber strict on cleanliness of items, and as part of this regard rust as a serious no no.
I...

Forum: New Zealand

Jan 15th 2019, 6:50 pm

Replies: 10

The experience for children in NZ >making friends and school

Views: 2,237

Posted By ThePineMarten

Thanks for your comments, I will keep them in...

Thanks for your comments, I will keep them in mind. I have just read some of the ****.org website, and had my eyes opened somewhat! still moving to NZ, just not with rose tinted spectacles, >...

Forum: New Zealand

Jan 13th 2019, 8:23 pm

Replies: 10

The experience for children in NZ >making friends and school

Views: 2,237

Posted By ThePineMarten

The experience for children in NZ >making friends and school

Hi All, I'm new to this forum, and soon to be new migrant to New Zealand. [from the UK]
sorry to say but a bit of a depressing topic..
I recently read an article in the NZ mag “Stuff” which...

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