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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 26th 2016, 10:17 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,074
Posted By Fishy

Re: Insure your move

Many thanks. We have also used Robinsons in the past and would recommend them. However, my query was just about anyone who had used the company called "Insure-your-move,' to insure goods. We are...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 25th 2016, 10:33 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,074
Posted By Fishy

Insure your move

Has anyone used this UK based company-'Insure your move,' to insure house content/container in transit (shipping.) ?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 25th 2015, 6:04 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 6,746
Posted By Fishy

Re: Chislehurst, Kent or Broxbourne or Bishops Stortford

I grew up in Broxbourne and know the area well. Broxbourne isn't a town, the nearest town is Hoddesdon, which is runs into and is abit of a dive. Broxbourne is a bit 'footballers' wives'. It has some...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 10th 2014, 6:45 am
Replies: 3
Views: 890
Posted By Fishy

teaching after 8 years abroad

Wondering if anyone can shed light into the prospect of someone getting a job after 8 years abroad. I saw for even for a supply teaching agency they wanted 3 years uk teaching experience.Will be...
Forum: Teaching
Aug 25th 2014, 8:22 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 2,273
Posted By Fishy

moving back to UK

Just wondering what teaching job situation is currently for primary teacher away from UK for 8 yrs. Looking at Devon. Thanks
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 21st 2013, 11:47 am
Replies: 180
Views: 27,279
Posted By Fishy

Re: NZ-UK

You could try a different part of NZ, maybe in the South Is. then you'd be nearer to family and maybe find a cheaper house. Reckon Christchurch will be the place to be, with the rebuild already...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 15th 2013, 5:51 pm
Replies: 180
Views: 27,279
Posted By Fishy

Re: NZ-UK

I don't regret coming either, but I have a really strong feeling that I've done that now and i'm ready to move on.
I also have a fear on being a ping pong pom and hubbie thinks it would screw up the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 14th 2013, 8:52 am
Replies: 180
Views: 27,279
Posted By Fishy

Re: NZ-UK

49! Yes, maybe that's it!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 14th 2013, 8:15 am
Replies: 180
Views: 27,279
Posted By Fishy

Re: NZ-UK

Hi. Reading your posts with interest and thought I would through myself into the mix.
Trying to work out if going back to the UK is really the right thing for myself and family. Hubbie not keen and...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 10th 2013, 10:18 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 830
Posted By Fishy

Re: teaching jobs in UK

Thanks. That's encouraging to hear. Primary or secondary?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 10th 2013, 7:15 am
Replies: 4
Views: 830
Posted By Fishy

teaching jobs in UK

Just wondering how easy it is these days for an experienced primary teacher to find work in the SW UK. I know i've missed the busy intake of the year but would be grateful for anyone who should share...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 9th 2013, 7:16 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 686
Posted By Fishy

Re: teacher visit

many thanks
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 5th 2013, 6:03 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 686
Posted By Fishy

teacher visit

When applying for a teaching job in UK it is normal to visit the school before hand. Just wondering if the same is recommended in NZ?
Forum: New Zealand
May 24th 2013, 7:05 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 8,354
Posted By Fishy

Re: How will my teenagers adapt to NZ education?

don't let your daughter miss yr 12. Althoughh academically she would be ok I was persuaded to let my 3 kids 'miss' a yr It as a mistake and something I have regretted. My one son I realised it...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 30th 2013, 9:58 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,113
Posted By Fishy

Re: Teaching in NZ

I would endorse exactly what has already been said. Teaching is a closed shop, have experience of being the 50th applicant for a temporary maternity primary position. Relief teaching has dried up as...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 30th 2013, 7:10 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 965
Posted By Fishy

how near to a fault line would you buy a house?

Just wondering???If it gonna go its gonna go, but is buying a property with land on the fault line a daft notion, even if it goes across land not the house? Will it affect the resale value? How far...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 15th 2012, 7:15 am
Replies: 27
Views: 3,668
Posted By Fishy

Re: Advice please on what to do about my house!

Jan n neil. What did the buyer do??Worried about my mum's buyer. She's told everyone she is emigrating.
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 16th 2012, 7:38 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,294
Posted By Fishy

Re: Pension info for immigrating parent

You guys are so helpful. Cheers
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 15th 2012, 9:53 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,294
Posted By Fishy

Re: Pension info for immigrating parent

Thanks
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Apr 15th 2012, 9:16 am
Replies: 21
Views: 3,789
Posted By Fishy

Re: Bit of a downer parent visa time line

Took my mum around 18 months. Now just trying to figure out her pensions etc-which seems more complicated than the vias process!
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 15th 2012, 9:10 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,294
Posted By Fishy

Pension info for immigrating parent

My mum has residency and is coming over this yr permanently. UK house sold etc- She has state pension in Uk and also private investments, which we are not sure whether we can leave in Uk. Can she...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 9th 2011, 12:16 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,066
Posted By Fishy

Re: College - anyone had experiences?

Please don't assume that low decile schools and refugee kids=problems=worst schools=poor teachers.
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 2nd 2011, 8:12 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,066
Posted By Fishy

Re: College - anyone had experiences?

I say change schools. Our son's college doesn't do any or the things you've experienced so don't accept that as the norm. Hopefully you will find a better place without having to pay privately,...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 2nd 2011, 8:07 pm
Replies: 113
Views: 111,698
Posted By Fishy

Re: UK Shops Delivering To NZ

The book depository. Free postage. I know schools here that stock their library this way.
Prodirect -amazingly cheaper sports gear. 10-25 pounds postage depending on amount-we double up with mates...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 10th 2010, 8:15 am
Replies: 0
Views: 583
Posted By Fishy

Parent sponsorship

Has anyone got any recent info/experiences on processing times for parent sponsorship they could share? Ta
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