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Forum: New Zealand
Nov 15th 2007, 8:29 am
Replies: 37
Views: 2,775
Posted By chrisvan

Re: how has life improved for children

Hi

Not much more to say than to echo all of the above - we don't live North Shore - out towards Pukekohe, South Auckand. I have 3 kids 9,12,nearly 14 and have been here nearly 18months (were does...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 12th 2007, 9:25 am
Replies: 26
Views: 1,038
Posted By chrisvan

Re: bit off topic - anyone here had eye laser surgery in UK

Hi

I had eye surgery about 3/4 years ago now - couldn't recommend it enough, never looked back and wish I'd had it done sooner.... Went to Optimax in Water Street Liverpool - even had offers on...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 26th 2006, 6:39 am
Replies: 9
Views: 845
Posted By chrisvan

Re: Police Recruitment 2007/2008

Jack

If you're already in the 'job' u can join via UK recruitment drive, only need to go to Welly for abt 8/10 weeks to complete conversion course. They're actually over in the UK recruiting now....
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 20th 2006, 8:07 am
Replies: 9
Views: 845
Posted By chrisvan

Re: Police Recruitment 2007/2008

Hi Guys/Girls!

Good luck with the tests if u have any questions etc. u can PM me, hubby was on the last recruitment drive and on the July training course, I can also put you in touch with a site...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 14th 2006, 11:36 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 571
Posted By chrisvan

Re: A little advice

Hi Dappadee

thought I'd reply as noone else has -been in Auckland since June but then am with hubby and kids!!!! Your situation must be hard but not impossible its just that you'll have to go out...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 7th 2006, 9:36 am
Replies: 16
Views: 989
Posted By chrisvan

Re: weymouth?

Hi I am renting in Wattle Downs and find this area, Mahia Park and Wattle Cove to be lovely and prices are shooting up! as for schooling there is also Rosehill College in Papakura which is a good...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 5th 2006, 2:13 am
Replies: 29
Views: 1,487
Posted By chrisvan

Re: help please!!! LONG and confusing!

Hi

noone can really make up your mind for u, its individual choice. I haven't been to Christchurch but believe cost of living, housing etc. is lower so for Auckland you would expect quite a...
Forum: Australia
Oct 2nd 2006, 1:38 am
Replies: 46
Views: 2,672
Posted By chrisvan

Re: opticians, lens and laser treatment

Had laser surgery Optimax, Liverpool about 4/5 years ago best thing I did, completely forgotten about contacts and glasses. Am 42 in February and just had eye test 20/20 vision all clear for another...
Forum: The Barbie
Oct 2nd 2006, 12:45 am
Replies: 15
Views: 987
Posted By chrisvan

Re: I must be mad, queued up for 2 pairs of trainers ...

Hi - they are called wheelies and available on website. My son had his pair now for about 2yrs got them from USA quite popular with kids everyone used to double take when he whizzed past them in the...
Forum: Police
Sep 10th 2006, 2:06 am
Replies: 29
Views: 6,788
Posted By chrisvan

Re: Police In Wa

Sean

Hi - my hubby is an ex-Brit officer and is just finishing a coversion course in New Zealand after being recruited from the UK. Look at this website www.policedashforum.com its for officer to...
Forum: Police
Aug 1st 2006, 10:01 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,663
Posted By chrisvan

Re: Career Breaks

Mmmmm doesn't seem to like that PM me and I'll try and put it another way!
Forum: Police
Aug 1st 2006, 10:00 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,663
Posted By chrisvan

Re: Career Breaks

Hi

not only depends on yr force but on the force yr going to as the career break issue. Have u checked out ************.com websit?

:)
Forum: Australia
Aug 1st 2006, 9:57 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 20,124
Posted By chrisvan

Re: Certified copies- can the police do them for free?

Hi

if u can't get police officer try the local Citizens Advice Bureau they usually have a JP on duty or know of where one is and its free!!

:)
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 1st 2006, 9:48 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 614
Posted By chrisvan

Re: Questions re Camping gear and bikes

Hi

We had no problems with MAF as soon as they'd seen that most of the stuff was spotless he only opened corners etc. just to check. We did the above jet sprayed and then used a spray bottle with...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 1st 2006, 9:35 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 2,284
Posted By chrisvan

Re: What's worth taking,what's not.

Hi Danny

I'd say bring what u can fit - almost everything but leave the kids!!!!! Seriously thought we brought most stuff and don't regret it as its hard and time consuming to find relacements. ...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 31st 2006, 12:09 am
Replies: 10
Views: 572
Posted By chrisvan

Re: Shipping

Hi

As above, we used John Masons, and the Moving Company this end, no probs, nothing broken - would defo recommend both!!
Good Luck!

Chris
Forum: Australia
Jul 30th 2006, 6:33 am
Replies: 14
Views: 866
Posted By chrisvan

Re: Have quotes. John Mason or Whites????

Hi

We used John Masons in June from UK to Auckland - they were brilliant, couldn't fault the two guys that came and packed up the house, hardly ever stopped even for lunch and were quick and...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 24th 2006, 9:03 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 1,580
Posted By chrisvan

Re: laser Eye surgery.......done it!!!!

Hi all

can only agree after having laser surgery nearly 4 yrs ago with Optimax my eyes are fantastic. I'm 41 and just been given the all clear for 2 years 20/20 vision. How used to this u soon...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 16th 2006, 7:05 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,164
Posted By chrisvan

Re: What's Auckland for a family?

Karen Hi

By Counties I meant the Counties Manukau area of Auckland. Hoping to leave UK around abts 13/14th June everything going to plan,

Chris
:)
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 15th 2006, 9:35 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,164
Posted By chrisvan

Re: What's Auckland for a family?

Hi Minky and all

We are heading to the Auckland area in June the Counties area and have just ordered the 'Where to live in Auckland' book online from NZ, good luck may see u out there

Chris :)
Forum: Australia
Nov 25th 2005, 9:11 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 827
Posted By chrisvan

Re: Redundancy pay

Hi Amit

Just read yr post, I'm no expert on redundancy matters but if I read correctly u have worked for the company for 4 months then I'm afraid u wouldn't be entitled to any redundancy payment. ...
Forum: Australia
Nov 10th 2005, 12:13 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,381
Posted By chrisvan

Re: This may be a daft question?????

Hi

Like Rich said I believe the eye test is basic and wouldn't penalise u for having surgery. Make sure yr eyes have settled though but should be fine. I had laser eye surgery 3yrs ago, best...
Forum: Australia
Nov 4th 2005, 5:52 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 574
Posted By chrisvan

Re: Skype, free chats!

Hi Seacaptain

Can confirm have used skype from Uk to Perth!!

Chris
:)
Forum: Australia
Oct 31st 2005, 8:40 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 1,292
Posted By chrisvan

Re: Cilla and Les's wedding

I caught Corrie, thought it was hysterical - one of the funniest soaps on T.V. Cilla's friend is called Yana. Thought it was great were Les smashed up the wedding pressies and threw the...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 31st 2005, 11:58 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,489
Posted By chrisvan

Re: Anyone applying nz police?

Jo

Hi for some reason its not coming up! try this www. policedashforumdotcom!!

Hope u can work that out otherwise I'll PM u

Chris
:)
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