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Forum: New Zealand
Jun 11th 2005, 2:50 am
Replies: 74
Views: 3,490
Posted By POM IN NZ

Re: Cold houses...

All the Kiwis we knew just accepted the fact that their homes were cold in the Winter and boiling in the Summer... they way they saw it was its the way it is so thats that!! One friend of ours was...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 5th 2005, 9:38 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 907
Posted By POM IN NZ

Exclamation Re: Where do we put the dosh??

Hi Joshlin,
If you have sold in the UK, you may have perfectly timed the market and got out just before a downwards price correction.
If the gurus on www.housepricecrash.co.uk are correct this...
Forum: New Zealand
May 25th 2005, 6:52 am
Replies: 82
Views: 5,336
Posted By POM IN NZ

Smile Re: Why Are NZ Prison Service Recruiting UK Prison Officers?

[QUOTE=taffinkent]Hello there,

We have been given a provisional offer of employment for Invercargill prison ( yes,the south but that is where we wanted).



HI There.

The Six O Clock...
Forum: New Zealand
May 11th 2005, 11:49 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,867
Posted By POM IN NZ

Re: Any views on Whangarei

Hi Sally and Billie. I hate to be negative but Kaitaia had the same effect on us. We arrived in town and checked out a couple of motels which were both unsuitable. ie dirty, smelly, dumps. It was...
Forum: New Zealand
May 8th 2005, 4:47 am
Replies: 188
Views: 7,802
Posted By POM IN NZ

Re: NZ versus Oz

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Thanks Wombat 42.
Your signature includes "Location. The best country on earth".
My mate here asks whether that means you are...
Forum: New Zealand
May 8th 2005, 12:25 am
Replies: 188
Views: 7,802
Posted By POM IN NZ

Re: NZ versus Oz

Kiwis are famously proud of their country. Many guide books make jokes about the inevitable question which seems to start as you walk down the aircraft steps on arrival. "What do you think of NZ so...
Forum: New Zealand
May 6th 2005, 5:08 am
Replies: 82
Views: 5,336
Posted By POM IN NZ

Re: Why Are NZ Prison Service Recruiting UK Prison Officers?

Go on then. I will bite. Even though I think I might regret this.

Yes Tony is back in with a reduced majority.

My prediction, (which is no more valid than anyone else's). Tony Blair is now...
Forum: New Zealand
May 6th 2005, 3:56 am
Replies: 82
Views: 5,336
Posted By POM IN NZ

Re: Why Are NZ Prison Service Recruiting UK Prison Officers?

Wow, Kiwijetpilot,
That was a terrific reply.
People are lucky to have you taking the time and effort to write such well informed and useful posts.
My respect to you, sir.

Slighty off topic. ...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 28th 2005, 7:49 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 977
Posted By POM IN NZ

Re: Fingers crossed anyone??

Have a look at SCARFIES, its out on DVD. A rather macabre but interesting film set and filmed in Dunedin. One reviewer claims it is 'the best New Zealand film yet'.

The weather can be a bit on...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 13th 2005, 8:19 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,263
Posted By POM IN NZ

Smile Re: standard of living

Hi Roger,
That sounds like a good idea. But surely, tax has to be paid either here in NZ or in the UK? Isn't it easier to let them take it at source rather than a time consuming tax return and all...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 12th 2005, 10:30 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,263
Posted By POM IN NZ

Smile Re: standard of living

Hi,
Congratulations on accumulating 200k to bring to NZ. I assume its the equity on your UK house. (Have you looked at 'anybody want to join a house selling thread' on this OZ section board?)....
Forum: Australia
Apr 12th 2005, 4:55 am
Replies: 140
Views: 13,754
Posted By POM IN NZ

Re: anybody want to join a house selling thread

<b>Hello everyone whether seller or buyer,
The identities you name are all regular contributors to www.housepricecrash.co.uk which discusses the UK property market. It is a very busy board with...
Forum: Australia
Apr 11th 2005, 11:24 am
Replies: 140
Views: 13,754
Posted By POM IN NZ

Re: anybody want to join a house selling thread

I am reluctant to get in the middle of this argument especially as some of the language is so intemperate. But, I haven't laughed so much for a long time (probably since I read Bill Bryson's 'Notes...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 26th 2005, 11:17 am
Replies: 50
Views: 3,701
Posted By POM IN NZ

Re: The sunniest place in NZ to live

Hello Biddy,
This might help. I borrowed it from The Motley Fool..thanks guys. It covers the most popular ones.



AFAIK As Far As I Know
AKA Also Known As
APR Annual Percentage Rate...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 25th 2005, 8:00 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 1,782
Posted By POM IN NZ

Smile Re: Lots of questions....

:)

Hello Don,
There is a definite difference between Europe and NZ when it comes to heritage and history. Wherever you go in the UK it seems that something significant once happened there....
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 24th 2005, 7:51 am
Replies: 32
Views: 1,782
Posted By POM IN NZ

Re: Lots of questions....

Here are some ideas,
BEST THINGS
Weather
Fresh foods
Friendlyness
Relaxed and safe way of life
Scenery

LESS GOOD THINGS,
No city life or shopping (Nowhere like Birmingham or other large UK...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 23rd 2005, 8:07 pm
Replies: 83
Views: 8,824
Posted By POM IN NZ

Exclamation Re: We probably won't go back to live in NZ

[QUOTE=Damages]I've read the discussions of behaviour on the road on various threads on this forum and thought I'd check it out. At the risk of being a kiwijetpilot I've checked the relevant national...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 20th 2005, 9:32 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 612
Posted By POM IN NZ

Re: advice on Christchurch v Otago

Hi All,
You may find the following link helpful.
http://www.newzealandnz.co.nz/discussions/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=49;t=000491;p=0
It seems to me that most people who come here and stay...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 17th 2005, 12:58 am
Replies: 82
Views: 4,077
Posted By POM IN NZ

Re: Grocery Shopping Comparisons

[QUOTE=kiwijetpilot]The problem with the study you quote is that it only deals with Dunedin, and it points out that:
...and is therefore not typical of NZ as a whole. Try quoting national studies if...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 16th 2005, 7:35 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 4,077
Posted By POM IN NZ

Re: Grocery Shopping Comparisons

[QUOTE=deedee]On the whole i've found people here in NZ more tollerant of cool weather,unlike the UK where perhaps the central heating has made people softer.There is no reason to be cold here as...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 15th 2005, 9:22 am
Replies: 82
Views: 4,077
Posted By POM IN NZ

Re: Grocery Shopping Comparisons

Good On You Andrea,

With that positive attitude you are bound to do well here in NZ.
Auckland is certainly warmer than Dunedin that you mentioned. It rains rather a lot but you can always do as...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 14th 2005, 10:48 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 4,077
Posted By POM IN NZ

Re: Grocery Shopping Comparisons

Its a good thing that we do not all share the same likes and dislikes or some places would be even more crowded than they already are.
Manchester is a big, exciting, diverse and prosperous European...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 13th 2005, 10:03 am
Replies: 82
Views: 4,077
Posted By POM IN NZ

Re: Grocery Shopping Comparisons

A local paper here in NZ recently did a comparison that 'demonstrated' that real prices in NZ are higher than the UK. This is because wages and salaries here are very low compared to UK and Europe....
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 13th 2005, 9:52 am
Replies: 2
Views: 551
Posted By POM IN NZ

Re: Health Cover

If you already hold BUPA health insurance in the UK you can transfer to Southern Cross and continue to hold cover for existing conditions. This may be important if you have health problems, as...
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