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Forum: Europe
Oct 4th 2011, 12:54 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,165
Posted By Smiler68

Political influences which might affect businesses

Hi,

Looking for short, medium and long term political influences which might affect business within the Eurozone.

If anyone is running a business and can help me it would be appreciated, or...
Forum: Australia
May 16th 2010, 4:06 am
Replies: 1
Views: 443
Posted By Smiler68

Temporary accomodation wanted in Melbourne - June 2010

Hi all,

Expat on the move again, from New Zealand to Melbourne this time.

I am moving early June 2010 and my partner is following in July.

I am looking for a place to rent a room / flat...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 4th 2009, 2:40 am
Replies: 1
Views: 421
Posted By Smiler68

Problem with Auckland house movers.

We had the unfortunate experience of using <snip> ( a removal company) to move our house in Auckland, <snip> The truck was big enough but left white marks on out leather sofa and on a wooden chest...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 9th 2009, 8:01 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,505
Posted By Smiler68

Re: Global recession – Bad time to move to the green land?

Hi Diana,

I am in IT Management in Auckland, having worked for a company based in Auckland and Christchurch, I would have to say that if you are looking to come you have to stay in Auckland or...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 7th 2008, 7:16 am
Replies: 11
Views: 971
Posted By Smiler68

Re: Russell

Sallys is a nice place to eat, great food.

http://www.dineout.co.nz/restaurant.php?rest=579&include_old=yes

The fish and chip shop is brilliant, it is across the street from the pertol station....
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 3rd 2008, 10:39 am
Replies: 13
Views: 607
Posted By Smiler68

Re: IT Peeps Advice Please.

On the job training is good as most companies are in a mess and need expats to fix them up, so hands on training is excellent.

I have just set a 3 year strategy and my staff didn't have a clue...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 3rd 2008, 9:49 am
Replies: 13
Views: 607
Posted By Smiler68

Re: IT Peeps Advice Please.

The only plus side for me is that the experience is wonderful, to get the sort of exposure to VMware, SQL, Management, Budget, etc that I have would take me years in the UK.

Yes superman without...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 2nd 2008, 8:29 am
Replies: 13
Views: 607
Posted By Smiler68

Re: IT Peeps Advice Please.

As an IT Manager in Auckland some of the big ones for me are:

1) SQL experience, if he also looks in to BI (SSIS and BIDS)
2) Prince 2 is fine, but sees like they tend to go for PMP here
3) BA...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 23rd 2008, 3:05 am
Replies: 12
Views: 707
Posted By Smiler68

Re: IT / System Equiry...

Hi Si,

Yes I am in IT Management and have a number of people working for me, it seems like most companies are in a bit of a mess when it comes to IT but don't want to pay money to have it sorted...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 22nd 2008, 11:30 am
Replies: 12
Views: 707
Posted By Smiler68

Re: IT / System Equiry...

Hi Si,

Most streams are popular in IT in NZ.

VMware is very popular, Windows servers, Exchange, SQL, Oracle, Cisco, etc. Some of the big companies in Auckland are Gen-i, Simpl, EDS, Intergen.
...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 19th 2007, 11:05 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,172
Posted By Smiler68

Re: Phone/Internet provider

Hi,

With the ASB bank and internet banking you have to set a transaction limit on all transactions, if it is over you have to ring up and confirm it, or I have a txt service which they send you a...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 19th 2007, 9:10 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,172
Posted By Smiler68

Re: Phone/Internet provider

Hi Nero,

Give them a call. I have had no problems with internet banking.

The Woosh service is built on a WiMax system. You have a modem attached to a USB port and it connects to a base station...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 19th 2007, 8:28 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,172
Posted By Smiler68

Re: Phone/Internet provider

You can get Woosh from Dick Smiths, but if you ring them up, they are in New Market, they usually give you a better deal on the equipment. I think it was $99 for setup and a modem, you can get a...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 19th 2007, 6:22 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,172
Posted By Smiler68

Re: Phone/Internet provider

Live in Auckland CBD and have Woosh wireless, I have found no problesm with it, on a 20Gb plan for $60, can also add an internet phone for $20 a month. Check out www.woosh.com for different plans.
...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 14th 2007, 10:37 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 658
Posted By Smiler68

Re: Medical cover

Hi,

It all depends on where you work as well, some employers offer a company scheme, if you work in an insurance company they will probably give you full cover.

When I get more settled I will...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 8th 2007, 11:07 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 439
Posted By Smiler68

Re: Holiday accommodation in Auckland

Book it just before you come out, use www.wotif.com the website has 28 great deals on hotels and motels in AUS and NZ
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 6th 2007, 10:49 am
Replies: 55
Views: 2,946
Posted By Smiler68

Re: Which airline is better?

Flew Emirates down here, leg room in economy was nothing to write home about, but loads of stops to get off and stretch your legs Manchester-Dubai-Bangkok-Sydney-Auckland. Best thing was the 40Kg...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 4th 2007, 4:43 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,114
Posted By Smiler68

Re: No where near essential but so cheap....

I seen the plate "COCANE" the other day and looked at the driver, and well need I say more!!
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 3rd 2007, 6:47 am
Replies: 8
Views: 776
Posted By Smiler68

Re: house or appartments

Hi,

Speaking to a woman in an estate agencies that I went to, she said that she would never buy an apartment always a house. A lot of newer blocks suffer from leaks and if you buy one you will...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 3rd 2007, 6:39 am
Replies: 15
Views: 838
Posted By Smiler68

Re: Meeting up in Auckland

Hi,

Welcome to Auckland, I arrived 6 weeks ago and it took a few weeks to settle down and find a place, but living in CBD now and loving it.

Drop me a message and we can meet up sometime for a...
Forum: New Zealand
May 5th 2007, 10:52 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,142
Posted By Smiler68

Re: "Where to live in Auckland" The Book

Garry,

Have just bought the book at http://www.kiwifruitsnzshop.com cost is £16.50 +P&P

Off to Auckland in June, so should come in handy to track down an area to live.
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