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Forum: New Zealand
Oct 25th 2023, 11:37 am
Replies: 17
Views: 5,785
Posted By jjg

Re: Where do the Brits like to live in Auckland?

Can I ask why you have chosen Auckland?
I can't comment on the areas where the expats live but by all accounts ease of commute and Auckland don't go together.
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 18th 2022, 10:24 am
Replies: 62
Views: 10,944
Posted By jjg

Re: Areas to live in NZ - lots of questions!

I think you brought this weather with you....
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 18th 2022, 11:45 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,728
Posted By jjg

Re: NZeTA and the Android App - observations

Looks like the rules are changing and the traveller declaration will no longer be required from Thursday.
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 22nd 2022, 11:38 am
Replies: 4
Views: 3,167
Posted By jjg

Re: Flying from UK to NZ with 2 young children

We originally flew for our recce with a 4 and nearly 2 year old and we did it direct on 2 flights through Singapore.
The kids weren't an issue as they had a screen and enough of their toys to keep...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 31st 2019, 12:18 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 775
Posted By jjg

Re: Site manager for steel erction

As Bevs say, if you go to their website you can search their members in various categories.
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 12th 2019, 12:30 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,338
Posted By jjg

Re: The use of Maori language. Te Reo.

One of my kids is training to be a teacher and has to learn basic Maori to pass.
He greeted a Maori lady going through the drive through the other week and she tore him a new one because someone...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 6th 2019, 12:36 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 3,063
Posted By jjg

Re: Advice please - 6 Month Sabbatical in NZ?

Have a look at Sumner in Christchurch, lot's of expats there by the beach.
You have the Port Hills behind you with plenty of walking and biking tracks.
Christchurch is one of the few places you can...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 9th 2019, 12:18 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 4,332
Posted By jjg

Re: Auckland house prices

Try this link for auction results.

Auction Results (https://www.interest.co.nz/property/residential-auction-results?region=Auckland&district=-&area=-&agency=-&status=-)
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 7th 2019, 12:17 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,370
Posted By jjg

Re: Whangarei or Christchurch for a move for mother and teenage daughter

If you are looking at co-ed then I would look at Burnside and Cashmere personally.
You will likely need to be living in the school zone to get in to the schools.
Cheers
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 4th 2019, 11:36 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,370
Posted By jjg

Re: Whangarei or Christchurch for a move for mother and teenage daughter

Christchurch has been great for us.
Are you after a co-ed or girls only school?
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 13th 2018, 10:16 am
Replies: 15
Views: 3,989
Posted By jjg

Re: Missing UK Telly choices!

Get an Android box and subscribe to a supplier who has UK TV. You will be able to watch everything for about $30 a month, either live or not.
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 12th 2018, 10:32 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,802
Posted By jjg

Re: Tricky decisions on location - advice please!

I am up in the hills over Christchurch and it takes 15 - 20 mins to get to town from my sea views :cool:
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 12th 2018, 10:30 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,802
Posted By jjg

Re: Tricky decisions on location - advice please!

I work for a building construction company.
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 11th 2018, 10:17 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,802
Posted By jjg

Re: Tricky decisions on location - advice please!

Moved to Christchurch 12 years a go and still here even after all the earthquakes and rebuilding.
The city is slowly coming back together and starting to get that good feel again.
I am also from up...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 13th 2018, 10:28 am
Replies: 53
Views: 8,062
Posted By jjg

Re: Why did you move?

Moved here for the same reasons.
Been here over 11 years, lost my house to an earthquake and had it rebuilt in that period.
Still here......no regrets.
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 16th 2018, 10:42 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,283
Posted By jjg

Re: Public secondary schools in CHCH?

Hi,
Welcome to the forum.
I haven't heard anything bad about either of those schools. My boys have either been through or are at Burnside and we don't have any complaints.
I don't think you can go...
Forum: New Zealand
May 24th 2017, 12:20 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,815
Posted By jjg

Re: 12 years on

Great Post Fooferfish :goodpost:
I remember reading your posts before we left the UK, we are coming up on 11 years and still here despite losing our house to the CHCH earthquake and all the fallout...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 20th 2017, 10:34 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,689
Posted By jjg

Re: Reality of Chch?

Been in Christchurch for over 10 years, lost the house to the earthquake but have rebuilt better than it was.
I wouldn't chose any other city in NZ. Wellington terrifies me after seeing first hand...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 5th 2016, 12:39 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 3,952
Posted By jjg

Re: british food shop christchurch / queenstown

Yes Sky his shop is near the Bush In centre down Riccarton Road. He also has a warehouse out in Kaiapoi that has a bigger selection, Courtney Drive I think.
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 16th 2016, 12:34 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,463
Posted By jjg

Re: Renting a house in NZ - Christchurch

Sumner has a really good vibe to the place and is full of expats lol.
There are no issues with Sumner School, it is one of the better primary schools.
They are repairing the cliffs and removing the...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 14th 2015, 10:30 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,037
Posted By jjg

Re: Flights all booked

There are plenty of nice areas, so take your time and have a good luck around.
You could always look at the hill suburbs if you fancy a view. Riccarton road is having major roadworks next year and...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 20th 2015, 12:27 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,035
Posted By jjg

Re: Where to live ???

Pegasus is quite a commute and I am not sure how good Kaiapoi High is, I believe Rangiora is better.
If you are after a mixed school then Cashmere or Burnside are good schools in nice areas. We...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 22nd 2015, 10:34 am
Replies: 541
Views: 71,363
Posted By jjg

Re: The Christchurch thread

It depends what you are after.
I live on the hill because I didn't want the smog in winter and have views that I only dreamed of in the UK.
I commute to the CBD in 15-20mins so traffic isn't an...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 4th 2014, 10:38 am
Replies: 541
Views: 71,363
Posted By jjg

Re: The Christchurch thread

I can understand his frustrations with Utd as I am also a former season ticket holder. :thumbdown:

I was trying to convince him to ship in some Bisto Best Pork but it's not a good seller...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 3rd 2014, 10:19 am
Replies: 541
Views: 71,363
Posted By jjg

Re: The Christchurch thread

Hav you been to his warehouse in Kaiapoi, costs me a fortune everytime :rofl:
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