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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 17th 2007, 9:44 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,845
Posted By KiwiDollie

Re: Shipping dogs back to UK

Just to let you know that my dog Harvey arrived home from New Zealand on Friday WOO HOO!!!

The children and I came home in September and pup had to stay behind with hubby (we separated) until he'd...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 1st 2007, 9:43 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 1,471
Posted By KiwiDollie

Re: Words of Wisdom for Reluctant Other Half....Please

You never can tell how things are going to turn out. My husband and I were both fully committed to moving over to NZ. We sold up everything and moved over in February 06 with our 2 kids.
...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 12th 2006, 6:31 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 1,359
Posted By KiwiDollie

Re: OH close to pulling out of move to NZ!

Good luck with whatever you decide Mandy but please think very carefully about what YOU want out of life.

The pressures on anyone making a huge decision like this are enormous - the pressure that...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 6th 2006, 7:23 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,299
Posted By KiwiDollie

Re: Decision Made??

All the best Whiskey. Enjoy your flight home and a big 'Welcome Back' for when you arrive.

It's absolutely true that emigrating puts relationships to the test. My husband and I had been together...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 4th 2006, 7:41 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,299
Posted By KiwiDollie

Re: Decision Made??

Good luck to everyone returning to the UK.

My husband and I moved over to NZ in February this year with our two children. Kids and I were on a plane heading home by September - it just wasn't for...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 21st 2006, 12:49 am
Replies: 31
Views: 3,542
Posted By KiwiDollie

Re: I am finally returning home

Just wanted to wish you the very best of luck for the future.

You sound so excited to be going home - that's just how I feel. Such a lot to do to get everything organised but it will all work out...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 20th 2006, 10:23 am
Replies: 120
Views: 12,778
Posted By KiwiDollie

Re: Returning from New Zealand

Hi Mandy

My children and I are returning to the UK after 6 months in New Zealand. My husband will be staying on in New Zealand for a while as we have decided to separate.

I found lots of...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 16th 2006, 9:11 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,830
Posted By KiwiDollie

Going Home

I recognise a lot of my own thoughts from the threads on this forum.

I have often wished I could split myself into different 'me's to try different things and to 'be' different.

My husband...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 6th 2006, 10:35 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 768
Posted By KiwiDollie

Re: the big move

We used John Masons and would thoroughly recommend them. It cost us £3456 for a 20ft container absolutely packed to the rafters. The fellas who packed for us were brilliant and we only had one...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 21st 2006, 9:48 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 722
Posted By KiwiDollie

Re: truck driving in new zealand

Hi Paul

I've sent you a PM.
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 20th 2006, 10:04 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 722
Posted By KiwiDollie

Re: truck driving in new zealand

Hi Paul.

My hubby is an HGV driver and we've been in NZ since February.

Hubby got a job while we were still in the UK so we came out on General Work Visas and will apply for PR after 6 months....
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 19th 2006, 9:43 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 364
Posted By KiwiDollie

Re: Parker the dog

We brought our dog over with Golden Arrow and it cost more than for the whole family (4) to fly over. Worth every penny though as he's now enjoying life kiwi style.

Hope your boy has a good trip...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 5th 2006, 11:33 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,544
Posted By KiwiDollie

Re: Removal companies

We used John Masons to ship all our stuff over - we brought everything!

Our stuff arrived safe and sound and I would highly recommend John Masons as they gave us efficient service from start to...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 5th 2006, 11:28 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 794
Posted By KiwiDollie

Re: we have to leave the dog!!!!!!!

We used Golden Arrow for our precious pooch. Would highly recommend them. It don't come cheap but a member of the family is worth it right? Cost us about £2300. Our boy is epileptic and they...
Forum: New Zealand
May 13th 2006, 3:12 am
Replies: 3
Views: 874
Posted By KiwiDollie

Re: HGV Driving IN Zealand

Hi there

My hubby is an HGV driver for Halls. He was offered the job while we were still in the UK. As they couldn't guarantee him more than $45000 we were given General Work Visas. We came...
Forum: New Zealand
May 13th 2006, 2:56 am
Replies: 10
Views: 751
Posted By KiwiDollie

Re: Does Renting Cost A Fortune?

We rent a very nice 3 bedroom house in a lovely area close to local schools and 5 mins from town for $340 per week - and the landlord has allowed us to have our labrador retriever cross with us. ...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 20th 2006, 10:40 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 707
Posted By KiwiDollie

Re: Actually getting there

The first time we came to NZ we flew Air NZ via LAX... never again! Hated it.

This time we flew via Singapore with Singapore Airlines..... heaven - know which one I'd recommend....
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 17th 2006, 10:43 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 968
Posted By KiwiDollie

Re: Taking our dog

We had Golden Arrow ship our dog over a couple of weeks ago and can't recommend them highly enough.

They deal with all the tests that are needed, sort out all the paperwork for you and make it as...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 2nd 2006, 6:19 am
Replies: 7
Views: 530
Posted By KiwiDollie

Re: Rentals - Pets

Hiya

Before we arrived in NZ we'd heard that it would be difficult to find a nice rental where dogs were allowed so we were quite worried. We left our beloved pooch with my sister until we got...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 29th 2006, 12:34 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 686
Posted By KiwiDollie

Re: Anyone know about Te Amamutu

Hi

Don't know anything first hand about Te Awamutu but have a pal on another forum who is living there at the moment - actually renting a house belonging to the town Mayor. So far they say that...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 29th 2006, 12:27 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,044
Posted By KiwiDollie

Re: Well it had to happen

Doesn't it take 5 years of residency to get Citizenship? Or am I mistaken.

Anyway - good thread - we'll be on a budget so am interested in any good ideas for saving the pennies.... or should I say...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 29th 2006, 12:24 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 678
Posted By KiwiDollie

Re: well....we have only gone and done it !!

Yep know the feeling - we're booked to go 24th Feb and I just can't get my head round it at all. I've got 10 days left at work and I've been so busy I have to keep reminding myself that I won't be...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 19th 2006, 3:37 pm
Replies: 116
Views: 13,953
Posted By KiwiDollie

Re: Why we won't be emigrating to New Zealand

Please Please Please tell me where I can get a 3 bedroom bungalow on 50 acres in New Zealand for £100,000 - that sounds perfect!
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 17th 2006, 4:28 pm
Replies: 116
Views: 13,953
Posted By KiwiDollie

Re: Why we won't be emigrating to New Zealand

It's always good to get people's opinions both for and against something.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread - I have found lots to interest me on here.

Cheers

Alison
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 15th 2005, 11:06 am
Replies: 5
Views: 685
Posted By KiwiDollie

Re: Moving to New Zealand

Hi SarahB

We're not sure where we'll settle at the moment. I think its going to be a case of motel when we first arrive, then scout round and check out all the surrounding areas to see how close...
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