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Forum: New Zealand
Apr 8th 2013, 3:29 am
Replies: 1
Views: 629
Posted By Gail5

Nice or not?

Hey,

We're renting in Tauranga at the moment and are ready to buy now. We are tirelessly viewing various houses :confused: I have seen a nice house in the Judea/Brookfield area - anyone own/rent...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 18th 2013, 10:57 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 425
Posted By Gail5

Building

Just a quick one - has anyone had their house built by GJ Gardner?
Thanks
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Apr 12th 2012, 1:38 am
Replies: 46
Views: 4,637
Posted By Gail5

Re: Desperate for an apprenticeship/job

Hi Helen,

I've not been on here for months so catching up and found your thread. My son (still in the UK) is about to finish uni and has asked me what the job situation is like here and what are...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 22nd 2011, 4:50 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,124
Posted By Gail5

Any ideas?

We've arrived in Tauranga, staying in a motel (not great!). We've very mixed feelings/emotions. It's a shock to the system, to say the least - you're on a high then when you arrive it's like hitting...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 16th 2011, 3:26 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 874
Posted By Gail5

Re: Money transfers, Banks, Cars and Campervans

Can I PM you for more details or does he only deal in mega, huge sums?

Gay :)
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 16th 2011, 10:53 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,495
Posted By Gail5

Re: It's not a nice feeling

Thanks! ;)

Our flight is at 9.10 on Tuesday morning - staying at Manchester Airport Hotel the night before and we're flying with Singapore airlines.

Lotsa luck to you too! :thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 16th 2011, 8:19 am
Replies: 4
Views: 546
Posted By Gail5

Car Hire

Can anyone recommend a car hire co.?

Ta :thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 16th 2011, 7:18 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,495
Posted By Gail5

Re: It's not a nice feeling

I'm saying exactly the same - I just can't say 'bye'! :(
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 15th 2011, 7:42 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,495
Posted By Gail5

Re: It's not a nice feeling

Thanks for all your replies. I've spent all week (literally out each night) saying goodbye to family and wonderful friends and tonight I'm just worn out - can't keep my eyes open! You don't realise...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Jul 15th 2011, 9:39 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,505
Posted By Gail5

Re: Parent Policy

I'm hoping someone can advise - I'm a bit confused. My mum has just had her x-ray and medical for the Parent and Grandparent Multiple Entry Visitor Visa - she's 81 and very spritely so we're hoping...
Forum: NZ Update
Jul 8th 2011, 7:23 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,843
Posted By Gail5

Re: Where's the time gone?

Mick,

What a lovely post! Really gives me confidence as we're going with no jobs to go to and we're worried - you just gotta be determined, hard working and positive. Brill!

Lotsa luck and...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 8th 2011, 9:08 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,495
Posted By Gail5

It's not a nice feeling

We've got just over a week before we leave and, even though I've been in a 'state' - anxious, nervous, excited, worried, sick, etc. - for ages, today it's just hit me and I don't feel good. Panicking...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 5th 2011, 1:32 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 15,193
Posted By Gail5

Re: shipping companies from UK to NZ

Hi Bev,

No worries, that's what we're all here for ;)! It cost us £4700.00 for a 40ft container door to door. I spoke to Ian Harrison at Letton Percival. He was very helpful and so patient (he...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 5th 2011, 9:03 am
Replies: 25
Views: 15,193
Posted By Gail5

Re: shipping companies from UK to NZ

Hi,

We had Pickfords and they were the cheapest. The guys worked hard and very fast - if you stand still for too long they pack you, so be careful! Just hoping that everything arrives in one...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 4th 2011, 3:29 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 422
Posted By Gail5

One Way Travel Insurance

I know this has been discussed before but I just want to hear any updates re: one way travel insurance. I've had a few quotes but they all differ so much. Who did you insure with?

Thanks

Gay...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 2nd 2011, 9:19 am
Replies: 45
Views: 4,212
Posted By Gail5

Re: UK to NZ July 2011

But still can't believe it's happening! It's like it's not happening to us, it's very strange/weird. Not looking forward to the goodbyes (leaving 2 sons here at uni) so am putting it to the back of...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 2nd 2011, 9:13 am
Replies: 45
Views: 4,212
Posted By Gail5

Re: UK to NZ July 2011

kinda scary? just a bit!!! It's weird to go from a house full of your stuff to just a suitcase and the clothes on your back. Not long now!

Lotsa luck xx :thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 2nd 2011, 9:10 am
Replies: 45
Views: 4,212
Posted By Gail5

Re: UK to NZ July 2011

we're in the same boat (except we haven't sold the car yet) - moved in with my mum (7 of us in a 2 bed apartment - quite tight!) and living out of suitcases. Not long now. You'll soon be there so...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 2nd 2011, 8:36 am
Replies: 10
Views: 715
Posted By Gail5

Re: Bank Statements

Sorry, I'm presuming you know what I'm thinking/doing - leaving soon so very stressed, not altogether with it!

Try again . . . . .

I've read that you need banking history for various things and...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 1st 2011, 4:23 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 715
Posted By Gail5

Bank Statements

I'm sorting paperwork out and I'm taking 3 months of bank statements - is that sufficient?

Thanks

Gay x
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 1st 2011, 3:48 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 420
Posted By Gail5

Important papers

Besides your passports, which 'important' papers do you need to carry with you on your flight?

Thanks
Gay x
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 1st 2011, 10:42 am
Replies: 11
Views: 938
Posted By Gail5

Overnight stay

We're landing in Auckland at 10.35pm (on July 20th) so will need to stay overnight somewhere then drive to Tauranga the next day - can anyone recommend a good place to stay?

Gay :)
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 1st 2011, 10:29 am
Replies: 45
Views: 4,212
Posted By Gail5

Re: UK to NZ July 2011

It's just fantastic to actually see my name of the list!!!
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 28th 2011, 11:37 am
Replies: 48
Views: 10,585
Posted By Gail5

Re: Fingers & toes crossed

Lotsa luck!

Gay x:thumbup:
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 27th 2011, 1:16 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,670
Posted By Gail5

Re: IPhones

Thanks Andy,

So you're not on contract - which sim card do you use/buy?

Gay :)
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