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Forum: New Zealand

Mar 22nd 2007, 9:36 am

Replies: 16

I'm going to shoot someone !

Views: 1,148

Posted By Gonzo

Re: I'm going to shoot someone !

How long does it usually take to clear customs & MAFF?

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 21st 2007, 9:44 am

Replies: 16

I'm going to shoot someone !

Views: 1,148

Posted By Gonzo

Re: I'm going to shoot someone !

I sympathise, but ...at least you've got your stuff. We left our stuff with the shippers in the UK at the end of December and we still haven't seen it:huh:. They originally told us mid-Feb, then it...

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 18th 2007, 12:19 am

Replies: 20

Hi just registered. Please help !

Views: 1,079

Posted By Gonzo

Re: Hi just registered. Please help !

We came to NZ with residency. One thing you need to think about is the cost which builds up over time, and how long the process will take. To give you an idea, You will need to pay for your initial...

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 16th 2007, 10:49 am

Replies: 56

Got myself a job! Where's IKEA?

Views: 2,420

Posted By Gonzo

Re: Got myself a job! Where's IKEA?

I don't mind work, just maybe not starting a new job. As long as my boss doesn't work out I'm a muppet I'll be ok. ;)

Seriously though ... it's a bit weird, but once you start a job on the...

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 16th 2007, 6:07 am

Replies: 32

Oh heck

Views: 1,606

Posted By Gonzo

Re: Oh heck

I don't know what you do, but my partner is a teacher and she had a telephone interview. It was basically a short chat on the phone, not at all testing, and was pretty much offered the job at the...

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 16th 2007, 5:54 am

Replies: 56

Got myself a job! Where's IKEA?

Views: 2,420

Posted By Gonzo

Re: Got myself a job! Where's IKEA?

By the way... just finished my first two days at work. Freedom is already a distant memory ... :(

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 16th 2007, 5:18 am

Replies: 56

Got myself a job! Where's IKEA?

Views: 2,420

Posted By Gonzo

Re: Got myself a job! Where's IKEA?

http://www2.marksandspencer.com/help/delivery_info/index.shtml#overseas

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 14th 2007, 7:32 am

Replies: 45

Smacking Bill

Views: 1,918

Posted By Gonzo

Re: Smacking Bill

Smacking - does it actually work? My personal infallible solution to child discipline has been to avoid having them (just for the time being! ...). Kids are naughty. It's in their job...

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 14th 2007, 6:58 am

Replies: 56

Got myself a job! Where's IKEA?

Views: 2,420

Posted By Gonzo

Re: Got myself a job! Where's IKEA?

Me too. Except my favourite bits were the restaurant and the bit after the tills where you buy swedish chocolates, biscuits, etc ...

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 13th 2007, 11:13 pm

Replies: 72

Question

Views: 2,204

Posted By Gonzo

Re: Question

[QUOTE=cherry;4508836]I was up to my neck in debt and I shot the loan shark guy and had to get somewhere far away fast

I'm the loan shark's brother in law. I'm trying to track this person down.

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 13th 2007, 10:06 pm

Replies: 56

Got myself a job! Where's IKEA?

Views: 2,420

Posted By Gonzo

Re: Got myself a job! Where's IKEA?

Hmm ... not sure Ikea has the same supplier issues as many of the supermarkets mentioned. As far as I know, Ikea maintains a strong environmental policy (eg, the flat-pack is based around more...

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 13th 2007, 5:33 am

Replies: 56

Got myself a job! Where's IKEA?

Views: 2,420

Posted By Gonzo

Re: Got myself a job! Where's IKEA?

I'm firmly in the Ikea fan club. Modern designs, lots of choice, reasonable quality. It would be perfect for anyone setting up from scratch in NZ.

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 13th 2007, 2:49 am

Replies: 56

Got myself a job! Where's IKEA?

Views: 2,420

Posted By Gonzo

Got myself a job! Where's IKEA?

OK, so after 4 weeks I was starting to get a little worried.... However, I got two offers in the end and one of them was exactly what I was looking for. I start on Thursday based in Parnell.
...

Forum: New Zealand

Feb 21st 2007, 7:46 am

Replies: 12

auckland quake

Views: 822

Posted By Gonzo

Re: auckland quake

Yes - I felt it! I was in my flat on the 26th floor in CBD and I could feel it shake (a little bit)! Where did you pick up the news report from?

Forum: New Zealand

Feb 11th 2007, 11:41 pm

Replies: 24

Auckland CBD or Auckland Suburbs?

Views: 2,133

Posted By Gonzo

Re: Auckland CBD or Suburbs?

I went to St Heliers this weekend. I thought it was good. Less busy than Mission Bay. Thanks for that tip. (p.s. - Stagecoach was $4 each way)

Forum: New Zealand

Feb 9th 2007, 1:22 am

Replies: 7

Fresh meat

Views: 950

Posted By Gonzo

Re: Fresh meat

Thanks Dawn. Drive to Glen Eden from Titirangi and train into town might be the solution. I've done the train journey and its quite good. It really depends on how long it takes door-to-door. ...

Forum: New Zealand

Feb 8th 2007, 10:53 pm

Replies: 24

Auckland CBD or Auckland Suburbs?

Views: 2,133

Posted By Gonzo

Re: Auckland CBD or Auckland Suburbs?

OK - my conclusions are:

tooanfrom - you live in quite a cool area with the best beach name I have come accross: "big manly beach" :rofl: . From my appartment I can just about see Gulf Harbour. ...

Forum: New Zealand

Feb 8th 2007, 12:34 am

Replies: 24

Auckland CBD or Auckland Suburbs?

Views: 2,133

Posted By Gonzo

Re: Auckland Suburbs?

Any champions for Auckland Suburbs out there? Going once, going twice ...

Forum: New Zealand

Feb 7th 2007, 9:34 am

Replies: 24

Auckland CBD or Auckland Suburbs?

Views: 2,133

Posted By Gonzo

Re: Auckland CBD or Suburbs?

Thanks Tooanfrom

Have tried public transport ... It requires great patience and a lot of spare time. Have also tried driving. Didn't find it too bad but it is true that I haven't experienced...

Forum: New Zealand

Feb 7th 2007, 3:28 am

Replies: 24

Auckland CBD or Auckland Suburbs?

Views: 2,133

Posted By Gonzo

Auckland CBD or Auckland Suburbs?

Hi All

I've recently arrived in New Zealand after gaining residency on the coat-tails of my girlfriend, Jess, who is a teacher. We're both in our early-mid 30's, no kids. We've rented a flat in...

Forum: New Zealand

Feb 4th 2007, 4:45 am

Replies: 7

Fresh meat

Views: 950

Posted By Gonzo

Re: Fresh meat

Hi Karen

Many thanks for the response. You're right! We do keep trying to convert into GBP. While we are on this subject, do you have any suggestions as to the best way to transfer funds from...

Forum: New Zealand

Feb 4th 2007, 4:38 am

Replies: 7

Fresh meat

Views: 950

Posted By Gonzo

Re: Fresh meat

Hi Dawn

Thanks for the response. I am living in the city centre at the moment. We have rented a flat for the 3 mth minimum so may move once I have found my feet and know where I'll be working....

Forum: New Zealand

Feb 1st 2007, 7:58 pm

Replies: 7

Fresh meat

Views: 950

Posted By Gonzo

Fresh meat

Hi All

I recently arrived in New Zealand with my partner with Residency status and am now living in Auckland, having taken some time to travel around South Island. She is a teacher, and has...

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