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Forum: New Zealand
Jul 27th 2006, 2:24 am
Replies: 68
Views: 3,095
Posted By Bodgit

Re: Forum get together

Hi all.

Fell at the first hurdle as we didn't get to the meet.

Apologies as it seems a bit bad to try and arrange something when in the UK and then not turn up when in NZ when others have made...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 19th 2006, 4:56 am
Replies: 5
Views: 615
Posted By Bodgit

Re: Online banking

We looked at accounts before coming over and could not stomach the fact that most charge for EVERYTHING even internet banking and ATM transactions. The only two that don't seem to for most things are...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 19th 2006, 4:49 am
Replies: 68
Views: 3,095
Posted By Bodgit

Re: Forum get together

Well Hi there all,

This is getting interesting. I will now try and talk the other half into meeting at this Bar this Saturday. Finally got around to checking this forum again after a couple of...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 13th 2006, 12:09 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 457
Posted By Bodgit

Re: ANY EXPERIENCE WITH SHIPPING CAR & BOAT TO NZ

A useless reply I know but......sounds very expensive. Are they irreplaceable or could you sell her and buy there?
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 12th 2006, 9:13 am
Replies: 12
Views: 587
Posted By Bodgit

Re: OT/ HOw You Enjoying The Weather??

No hosepipe ban in Bristol. Massive storm here this morning. Loudest thunder I can ever remember hearing, and RAIN :scared: !!!
Forum: New Zealand
May 28th 2006, 2:05 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 730
Posted By Bodgit

Re: Petrol vs Diesel

Thanks all for the info.

Looks like another of those 'wait until we get there and REALLY understand/appreciate the differences ourselves' sort of things.

This time in a month..........leaving...
Forum: New Zealand
May 27th 2006, 1:39 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 730
Posted By Bodgit

Petrol vs Diesel

For some reason I am not sure my last message got posted but here I go again.

Can anyone tell me basically the difference between diesel and petrol usage in NZ please?

Something along the lines...
Forum: New Zealand
May 25th 2006, 10:23 am
Replies: 12
Views: 677
Posted By Bodgit

Re: Migration Agents!!

Oh well, risking a lambasting, we used Global Visas.

Cost £2K and they were very helpful. It was nice to have someone to go through things with.

Of course I still had to get all the paperwork...
Forum: New Zealand
May 19th 2006, 8:34 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,316
Posted By Bodgit

Re: Self-Build Homes & Mortgages

We would also be interested in this. We have been doing a bit of research for house plans etc. There is a US site that does 'licensed' plans - you pay a fee that includes plans, material lists, cable...
Forum: New Zealand
May 17th 2006, 7:26 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,397
Posted By Bodgit

Re: The Cost Of Emigration

Don't forget, (as for us), there are also NZQA checks, translation fees, (German documentation for my time there), fees for certified copies of documents etc.

I would agree with the general...
Forum: New Zealand
May 15th 2006, 11:44 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,397
Posted By Bodgit

Re: The Cost Of Emigration

As an idea we have paid around £4k 'ish' for immigration consultant and paperwork. We will be paying another £4.5k 'ish' for removals, and approx £2k 'ish' (and hopefully 'max') for flights for us...
Forum: New Zealand
May 1st 2006, 8:38 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 3,095
Posted By Bodgit

Re: Forum get together

I guess we just have to get it done. We are after all, people that have decided to 'do it' rather than think about it.

Select an area, (sounds scientific), select a date and just meet up.

Now I...
Forum: New Zealand
May 1st 2006, 8:28 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,189
Posted By Bodgit

Re: Groceries

When I lived in Muncih, germany, I always missed Twiglets - yum!!!
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 28th 2006, 11:58 am
Replies: 68
Views: 3,095
Posted By Bodgit

Re: Forum get together

So Start date is now confirmed for July so nothing will happen before then. Still need some venue suggestions though.....
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 28th 2006, 11:56 am
Replies: 2
Views: 890
Posted By Bodgit

Re: Visa Question?

I can't remember how long between the initial EOI selection and actually applying but....

Once you are granted the 'Application in Principle', you have 6 months to send the passport for the visa....
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 28th 2006, 8:14 am
Replies: 7
Views: 561
Posted By Bodgit

Re: PO box application form

No worries then. I will get it done as soon as I arrive. Thanks.
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 26th 2006, 10:28 am
Replies: 5
Views: 659
Posted By Bodgit

Re: Round and Round in Circles

Now there is dedication !!! Hope it works out for you all.
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 26th 2006, 10:27 am
Replies: 4
Views: 567
Posted By Bodgit

Re: Will, Power of Attorney

As Radio Ham says about POA, (interesting to know but I will be in NZ so don't need POA), any Will drawn out in the UK will be valid for UK assets only. As soon as you have cash, assets, etc in NZ,...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 26th 2006, 10:23 am
Replies: 7
Views: 561
Posted By Bodgit

Re: PO box application form

If anybody does have the form, could they pm me as well please.

:)
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 19th 2006, 8:37 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 3,095
Posted By Bodgit

Re: Forum get together

Oooer pressure is on now :scared: . I wont be 'in-country' until June, so if someone wants to arrange it in the meantime or suggest venues, great. Must be good 'pubs/drinkeries/parks' around, (not...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 19th 2006, 11:01 am
Replies: 68
Views: 3,095
Posted By Bodgit

Re: Forum get together

Sounds like there are a few 'up for it' and also sounds as if we will have to have some 'regional' dos as well.
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 18th 2006, 12:35 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 708
Posted By Bodgit

Actually getting there

Large thought dump today -

OK so now we have visas and a start date - what is the best value way to get to NZ?

I will have to travel alone, (as will the better half when she joins me), and all...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 18th 2006, 12:33 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 3,095
Posted By Bodgit

Smile Forum get together

Just a thought. Has anyone ever tried to start a 'forum get-together' for all those nameless signatures that inhabit the NZ forum?

I lived abroad before and there was always quite a social scene...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 18th 2006, 12:28 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 446
Posted By Bodgit

Question Bank Accounts and PO Boxes

Greetings all,

I shall soon be off !! Hope to start new job on or around 1st June. All rapidly approaching. Other half to follow on later unfortunately.

I need to open a bank account and...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 11th 2006, 7:19 am
Replies: 148
Views: 15,660
Posted By Bodgit

Re: worst thing we have ever done!

Quite a contentious thread this one, (IMHO), but also one that seems to have retained an element of objectivity which is good.

Seems there is good and bad everywhere we go/live. Just have to hope...
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