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Jul 13th 2015, 5:50 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,239
Posted By Divine Comedy

Re: Any thoughts/experience with Sale, Gtr. Manchester?

Hi all , I am also looking at moving back to the Uk from NZ into the Manchester area . I have been looking at Bury and Prestwich . I would appreciate any info . I have 3 secondary age children and so...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 10th 2011, 12:17 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,809
Posted By Divine Comedy

Re: College - anyone had experiences?

Excellent post P18PPS . :thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 3rd 2011, 7:39 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,809
Posted By Divine Comedy

Re: College - anyone had experiences?

Hi, I have not had an problems with my daughters college. Westlake girls.
I am very happy with how she is getting on.
My theory on choosing a college was to choose one based on my daughters...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 3rd 2011, 7:31 am
Replies: 1
Views: 786
Posted By Divine Comedy

Pakuranga college Howick college

Hi, we have to move house due to hubbys work and so have to change my daughters college:blink:
Very nervous about this as she is currently at Westlake Girls and doing extremley well. It took me alot...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 3rd 2011, 7:17 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,202
Posted By Divine Comedy

Re: Westlake Boys & Westlake Girls

Hi, my daughter is currently in Westlake Girls and I am totally happy with it. My daughter was abit dubious about the all girls thing but she loves it now. They also have a very close relationship...
Forum: Australia
May 10th 2011, 2:19 am
Replies: 6
Views: 956
Posted By Divine Comedy

Re: Ship salon furniture or not?

Hi,\
Not bring as much clothes ARE you SERIOUS!! :rofl:
The rules on fitting things like backwashes in NZ
are different than the UK and so it may cost you a fortune, plus you can get one...
Forum: Australia
May 8th 2011, 7:17 am
Replies: 6
Views: 956
Posted By Divine Comedy

Re: Ship salon furniture or not?

Hi, i set up a Barbershop in NZ and the choice here is very limited , but i managed,just, by alot of looking around. If you have room then bring the chairs {those chairs are the bees knees and will...
Forum: Australia
May 8th 2011, 6:56 am
Replies: 38
Views: 5,405
Posted By Divine Comedy

Re: Should we stay in NSW or move to Perth ?

Hi kips, good luck with your move. Do you mind me asking what swayed you into making the decision to 'go for it' . We are currently in NZ and looking at Perth so I am curious .
Thanks.:)
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 26th 2011, 10:22 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 6,261
Posted By Divine Comedy

Re: School Donation, to pay or not to pay?.....

I wish I had a ''like button'' :D
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 26th 2011, 10:18 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 6,261
Posted By Divine Comedy

Re: School Donation, to pay or not to pay?.....

Hi all, I have enjoyed reading all your opinions and arguments, as I dont know many people here to get a varied view on this subject it has been extremely helpful.
I have now decided that I will...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 25th 2011, 8:54 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,068
Posted By Divine Comedy

Re: New life in Albany - need advice

Hi, Albany is a new area and still growing. You can pick up reasonable priced property's . There are three new schools Albany primary , Albany junior high and then the newest Albany senior high. I...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 21st 2011, 6:15 am
Replies: 5
Views: 819
Posted By Divine Comedy

Re: Delivery from Next.

I believe Next now do deliver to NZ , you pay American dollars. I think though that it may just be clothes.
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 20th 2011, 8:58 am
Replies: 78
Views: 6,261
Posted By Divine Comedy

Re: School Donation, to pay or not to pay?.....

Yes , I had forgotten about the % you can claim back , my accountant does that for me. :thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 20th 2011, 8:53 am
Replies: 78
Views: 6,261
Posted By Divine Comedy

Re: School Donation, to pay or not to pay?.....

Hi BEVS, just do what you think will work best with the poll . Thanks.
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 20th 2011, 4:34 am
Replies: 78
Views: 6,261
Posted By Divine Comedy

Re: School Donation, to pay or not to pay?.....

Hi all, Great idea!!! As my initial question was to find out what percentage of folk pay. As I have paid for the last 3 years I havnt had a problem with it as it does directly benefit the school ,...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 19th 2011, 10:08 am
Replies: 78
Views: 6,261
Posted By Divine Comedy

Re: School Donation, to pay or not to pay?.....

Hi, no there isn't a sibling discount . If I am going to pay I will work something out , it's not really that I can't i would just budget accordingly probaly small payments through the year , it's...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 19th 2011, 6:50 am
Replies: 78
Views: 6,261
Posted By Divine Comedy

School Donation, to pay or not to pay?.....

Well its that time of year again, School donation.
I have paid mine for the last 3 years along with all the other fees schools request both at the beginning of the year and thoughout. But this year...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 18th 2011, 7:50 am
Replies: 59
Views: 14,108
Posted By Divine Comedy

Re: Ikea in NZ at last, well nearly?

Just wait and see..........................................
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 16th 2011, 8:33 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 857
Posted By Divine Comedy

Re: Another school question

We get the oscar subsidy which is an enormous help . We pay around $100 a week each child before subsidy. I sometimes think it would be extremely hard to work full-time without the extra help. There...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 16th 2011, 6:39 am
Replies: 59
Views: 14,108
Posted By Divine Comedy

Re: Ikea in NZ at last, well nearly?

A little bird has told me that Ikea has plans to build in Waitakere at the Westgate shopping centre. :fingerscrossed:;)
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 16th 2011, 6:27 am
Replies: 5
Views: 705
Posted By Divine Comedy

Re: Schools. Questions.

Hi, we are in North shore. Auckland.
My son is 10 ,December birthday 2000. He has just started year 6, he is in composite class of years 5&6.
I would say a low decile school wouldnt have a...
Forum: New Zealand
May 10th 2009, 9:58 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,105
Posted By Divine Comedy

Re: Anyone else done the parent multiple entry visa?

Have you looked at the Grandparents Visa which lasts for 18mths? My Father-in-law has just applied for it. Hasnt heard back yet though, so not sure of ins and outs.
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 27th 2009, 6:45 am
Replies: 4
Views: 629
Posted By Divine Comedy

Re: Experienced shippers please share your wisdom

We used old boxes from previous moves and packed ourselves. But as above post the removals may insist on their boxes and packing for customs /MAF approval.
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 27th 2009, 6:31 am
Replies: 39
Views: 3,144
Posted By Divine Comedy

Re: Money.....will we have enough for lots of shoes...?

[QUOTE=lardyl;7517477]yep us too - saves going to visit one local "barber" who is probably the worst cutter of hair that I have ever encountered, and if you'd seen my hair you'd realise that I can't...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 27th 2009, 6:17 am
Replies: 39
Views: 3,144
Posted By Divine Comedy

Re: Money.....will we have enough for lots of shoes...?

Hi, yes I know Aveda very well, miss it too, loved it :( :wub:
The only Aveda salon is in Wellington and is a Spa also see ........... bodyscape.co.nz
I would imagine Aveda is out of most...
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