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Forum: New Zealand
Aug 23rd 2010, 10:34 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 741
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Re: Camp Site electricity

If you have an existing cable without RCD - check Bunnings or Mitre 10, you can easily fit this yourself, although they are probably about $100 too :o
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 11th 2010, 7:26 am
Replies: 8
Views: 862
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Re: Temporary accomodation

If your going to be staying anywhere in NZ for an extending period of time - of course ask for a discount. Most - if not all - motorcamps will give a weekly rate of approx 10 - 20% off regular price...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 25th 2010, 7:06 am
Replies: 150
Views: 11,046
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Re: GBP crisis...yawn

IMHO - I would keep the pounds over in the UK. Yes the pound is slipping, and it may go lower, but I'm positive it will be higher than the current rate at some not too distant point in the future....
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 23rd 2010, 8:39 am
Replies: 4
Views: 662
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Re: freight companies

Im not sure about freight companies - but I had some stuff shipped over and I mentioned there was some tools on the packing list. MAF wanted to take a look at them - (tools or camping equipment on...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 20th 2010, 6:45 am
Replies: 5
Views: 660
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Re: Itinerary help needed

Hi donnisons,

If you have the luxury of being able to wait a month or 2 for a job then I'd definitely recommend you take your time travelling around - and see the whole country. It will be an...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 21st 2008, 9:02 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 2,091
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Re: Global warming and all that jazz - do you give a toss?

The scientists are looking at a generalised pattern of weather over the long term - it is far easier to forecast a trend than the exact weather on any particular day. They are not going to tell you...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 24th 2007, 2:10 am
Replies: 34
Views: 1,839
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Re: Fantasy Premier League

Nah - its the gypsies all the way :D
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 20th 2007, 7:52 am
Replies: 30
Views: 1,599
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Re: Did the earth move for you????!!!!!!

I felt it in my motorhome - like someone rocked it, just once though. I'm in Elsdon camp in Porirua. Perhaps my suspension is a little more sensitive than your house :)
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 20th 2007, 6:55 am
Replies: 58
Views: 2,091
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Re: Global warming and all that jazz - do you give a toss?

Exactly - this is where 'green' taxes are totally flawed. If the government is adding to its tax take by charging these taxes - then either they should be reducing taxes on products/services that are...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 20th 2007, 5:47 am
Replies: 58
Views: 2,091
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Re: Global warming and all that jazz - do you give a toss?

I agree to a point here - although I saw the biggest green tax grab in the UK, and none of that tax used to help the environment. Thinking fuel and airfares here...
What governments could be doing...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 19th 2007, 7:02 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 557
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Re: Help!!! Importing the Car

I looked into exporting my car - and didn't in the end. Shipping the car from Portsmouth to Auckland was going to cost £900, but getting it on a transporter from Edinburgh to Portsmouth £1000! Add-in...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 19th 2007, 9:49 am
Replies: 9
Views: 963
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Re: OMG what have we done??

Im sure you will love it here. If your staying Auckland way you can forget the word 'freezing' for a while - at least until you become aclimatized when you think 15 degrees is freezing!
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 19th 2007, 9:45 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,594
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Re: Recci to New Zealand

Ive stayed there too - but wouldnt recommend it. I think it has changed hands - and has been thrown out of TOP10 (they now call themselves TOP1 -lol!). Its only passable - but is overpriced.
If you...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 19th 2007, 9:21 am
Replies: 58
Views: 2,091
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Re: Global warming and all that jazz - do you give a toss?

1 of the reasons I moved to NZ was because it does take care of its environment. Whether or not recycling, reducing emissions etc can stop global warming is not the whole point. You only have to walk...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 5th 2007, 8:47 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 888
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Re: panic!!!!

I think your looking at too big a picture of it, and getting overwhelmed - it may help to think of it in smaller steps. Tell yourself your going on a holiday, and get excited about all the places you...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 3rd 2007, 8:53 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,902
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Re: Whats the best route to fly!!!

I just flew in with a break of 5 days in Hong Kong - Air new zealand were doing a special with optional break in HK so thought it would be good to split up the journey. I was impressed with HK - and...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 3rd 2007, 8:35 am
Replies: 0
Views: 717
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Question NZMCA membership

Hi from auckland :D
After arriving a few days ago Ive managed to get a bank account (very easy!), a HIFX account (recommended - as bank xchange rates are not great), and Ive bought a Motorhome (or...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 24th 2007, 4:32 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 731
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Re: Last minute Qs

Ahh well. I went to the one near the airport today - and the damn thing is closed for repairs! :curse:
May try the theme park one tomorrow If I manage to get up super early (Im flying to NZ at 6pm)...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 24th 2007, 5:29 am
Replies: 9
Views: 731
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Re: Last minute Qs

which one? theres 1 near the airport, and 1 near aberdeen. Im guessing the 1 at the airport..Ill check it out this afternoon :D
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 23rd 2007, 1:14 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 731
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Last minute Qs

I'm arriving in Auckland on Wednesday - currently in Hong Kong to split the flight up. As always I've left things to the last minute :o, and had a few Qs people may be able to answer:

I havent...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 16th 2007, 4:48 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 729
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Re: How can I....???

I signed up for air points at my address in the Uk using UK credit card. I have my ticket to NZ, and the points in the bag (well - I will have once I use the ticket)
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 14th 2007, 6:00 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,226
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Re: hi all new member.

heres a comparison of temperatures:
http://www.emigratenz.org/NewZealandClimate.html
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 31st 2007, 11:25 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 1,839
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Re: Fantasy Premier League

Ive joined. Looks a lot more involved than my usual Telegraph FF game.
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 25th 2007, 11:25 am
Replies: 32
Views: 18,619
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Re: Night Club Memories

Spent my student days in Manchester too:

was Granvilles the cellar bar opposite the petrol station?

used to go to:
Hacienda
The Phoenix (acidrock)
The Ritz (for the bouncy floor)
Sanky Soap...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 25th 2007, 8:14 am
Replies: 5
Views: 440
Posted By Professional_Gypsy

Favourite Music Videos

Checking through the 80's band thread - I was thinking it would be great to hear some of those songs again..

Guru Josh - Infinity (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNlDczS4YK4)

King - Love and...
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