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Forum: New Zealand
Jan 12th 2026, 3:03 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 5,413
Posted By dlmckay

Re: going back for a visit

I went back in 2018 - car hire was quite cheap and groceries were cheaper than here. I went back in 2022 and car hire had quadrupled, the groceries had also skyrocketed to similar price to here. I...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 21st 2012, 9:05 pm
Replies: 108
Views: 13,916
Posted By dlmckay

Re: "Everyday" costs in NZ

That's great, because convenience foods (jars/heat & eat) are expensive. There's been some discussion about Fruit World/local grocers. Definitely cheaper and definitely better quality. I too, am...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 8th 2012, 8:21 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,603
Posted By dlmckay

Re: Childcare 3+ nr. Wellington

The two main types of childcare in NZ are a childcare centre or a homebased childminder.

Childcare centres will have larger ratios of educators/carers per child than homebased, but you may find...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 31st 2012, 6:00 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,457
Posted By dlmckay

Re: Winter's over!

There's so much mud and water in my back yard, it's beginning to look like the Everglades out there.

Spring? My eye...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 29th 2012, 6:36 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,101
Posted By dlmckay

Re: Electrical Items

I never regretted a single electrical item that I brought with me. Many are still going strong 9 years (plus!) later.

(confession time) My toaster, iron and food processor still have UK plugs on...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 29th 2012, 6:34 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 939
Posted By dlmckay

Re: Anyone in Cambridge?

My parents have just moved to Cambridge after living in Auckland for many years and adore it.
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 29th 2012, 6:30 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,785
Posted By dlmckay

Re: Do they(we) do Christmas parties in NZ?

Forget the hot turkey and go for cold ham and salads like the kiwis do - much more appropriate with the weather!
Forum: NZ Update
Jul 29th 2012, 6:28 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 995
Posted By dlmckay

dlmckay's Update Thread

By popular demand... lol

Hello everyone, my name's dlmckay and I'm an expat - it's been nearly 9 years since my last visit to Blighty.

ha ha, so updates...

Yes, it was the OH that was trying...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 26th 2012, 8:59 am
Replies: 60
Views: 6,861
Posted By dlmckay

Re: Winter

I'm great thanks :) How's yourself?

Sorta stumbled back into BE, forgot it was here!

I'll be celebrating 10 years since my emigration next year! How the time has flown!
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 25th 2012, 11:17 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 6,861
Posted By dlmckay

Re: Winter

I can't live without my dehumidifiers!
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 25th 2012, 11:09 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 3,767
Posted By dlmckay

Re: Printers - warning

Printers here are cheap as chips - I just bought a mono laser for under $200 and the cartridge is around $100. FAR less expense and hassle than an inkjet.
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 25th 2012, 11:06 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 3,361
Posted By dlmckay

Re: How to fly around the world (UK to NZ) with a 2 1/2 year old!!!!

I did this with a 5 month old, a 2 year old and a 4 year old. Not fun tbh. However, these things made it easier.

Book a night flight - the first leg will be easier because they're all excited...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 29th 2012, 6:52 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 9,149
Posted By dlmckay

Re: Anyone in West Auckland?

Nothing wrong with West Auckland, you just have to pick your areas. It's easy enough, drive around and decide if you can live on that street. The bad areas are VERY obvious. In fact, you don't...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 26th 2009, 11:11 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,006
Posted By dlmckay

Re: DO CHILDREN GET VACCINES IN NZ & FREE DR &PRESCRIPTIONS

My daughter was just a 6 month old when we arrived, so we continued to vaccinate as per the "red book". The vaccinations were free.

As for children seeing a doctor, until they're 6 it's free,...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 10th 2008, 2:16 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 806
Posted By dlmckay

4 way power board

I'm having a clear out and have discovered two four-way power boards for english plugs that we haven't used... do any new immigrants wish to have them?

PM me your address and I'll post them out......
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 13th 2008, 10:09 am
Replies: 11
Views: 930
Posted By dlmckay

Re: Ramblings from a happy clapper

I love Batty's ramblings... very similar to my own... I'll be working in the garden too to try and keep the house presentable for it's sale... still no interest and we've dropped the price too :(
...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 3rd 2008, 8:16 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,865
Posted By dlmckay

Re: Wanganui

:lol: so was I!!! :thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 30th 2008, 9:08 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,053
Posted By dlmckay

Re: Fave real estate listing titles...

Lor', some of the phrases they use are just dreadful!

Ours was marketed with "Flying the Coop" :confused: we don't own chickens :blink:

My pet twee RE moment is the photograph of a table with...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 29th 2008, 10:58 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,865
Posted By dlmckay

Re: Wanganui

There's a fabulous nursery rhyme themed play park call Kowhai Park that your littlies will love http://www.resene.co.nz/archspec/products/images/kowhai_park.jpg

Love30stm, the Hells Angels are in...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 16th 2008, 5:39 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 944
Posted By dlmckay

Re: Anyone in Wanganui??

:D that's spooky - we've an offer on a house on Lincoln Road.

Any one want to buy my house? It's really nice :o
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 15th 2008, 10:54 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,507
Posted By dlmckay

Re: Auckland dentists...

Tip: The further away from the CBD, the cheaper the dentist... my dentist in Massey charged just $40 to reglue my crown and around $150 for a filling.

Pat Kika, Royal Road - in the White Pages.
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 15th 2008, 10:23 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 944
Posted By dlmckay

Re: Anyone in Wanganui??

We're hoping to move there... once we sell the house... market a weeny bit slow atm!

Whereabouts in Wanganui are you? Guessing St John's Hill? We're hoping to move to Springvale
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 22nd 2008, 9:44 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,007
Posted By dlmckay

Re: Dogs!

Chappie is good for sensitive tummies... make a note of the make up of it (percentages of protein et al) and then try to find a similar make up of another brand here.

If he's got a sensitive...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 17th 2008, 10:10 am
Replies: 15
Views: 27,091
Posted By dlmckay

Re: Auckland - best schools and suburbs?

I went to St Doms too before we emigrated to the UK. The girls went to St Dominics and the boys to Liston College.

Henderson Heights is quite posh with some rather expensive property. The rail...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 15th 2008, 11:42 am
Replies: 10
Views: 919
Posted By dlmckay

Re: Vegetarianism

If you're prepared to cook for yourself from scratch (and bring your vege cookbooks with you), then you'll have no problem here. Where you'll come unstuck is finding "heat n' eats" ready made meals....
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