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Forum: New Zealand

Oct 15th 2007, 1:38 pm

Replies: 5

Hello Everyone

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Posted By rab2n

Re: Hello Everyone

Hi

Nice to hear you are all settling in to your new surroundings. It's always a worry with kids isn't it! 12 year old son wasn't keen at first but now he's heard you can learn to drive at 15...

Forum: New Zealand

Jul 12th 2007, 8:50 am

Replies: 4

OWNING A BUSINESS

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Posted By rab2n

Re: OWNING A BUSINESS

My husband is self-employed - he works with computers, repairing/building etc. We noticed an internet business for sale in a tourist area and thought it would be an ideal investment if we could get...

Forum: New Zealand

Jul 11th 2007, 10:07 pm

Replies: 4

OWNING A BUSINESS

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Posted By rab2n

OWNING A BUSINESS

Just a question for anyone who might have the answer out there. Do you have to be a NZ citizen to own a business. In other words, could I buy a business from UK and get someone to run it for me...

Forum: New Zealand

Jul 11th 2007, 9:30 pm

Replies: 10

Whinging pom - fair assesment?

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Posted By rab2n

Re: Whinging pom - fair assesment?

What about last night's episode - I couldn't believe mum. She had serious homesickness. She had been back to UK from NZ seven times in the last 17 years and on each occasion she had to stand in her...

Forum: New Zealand

Jun 30th 2007, 10:11 pm

Replies: 11

New to the site and to forums!!!

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Posted By rab2n

Re: New to the site and to forums!!!

Hi Tina and David

Welcome! We started to use an immigration agent for a Long Term Business Visa but we've now had to put our application on hold. We got some of our money back but I agree with...

Forum: New Zealand

Jun 24th 2007, 8:21 pm

Replies: 21

HI I'M NEW

Views: 1,370

Posted By rab2n

Re: HI I'M NEW

Hi

Is it true that central otago has the least rainfall on the east coast and what is the best way to heat your home - I've heard people talk about buying dehumidifiers as its the damp that gets...

Forum: New Zealand

Jun 24th 2007, 7:14 pm

Replies: 21

HI I'M NEW

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Posted By rab2n

Re: HI I'M NEW

Hi Alex

It's good that both boys are keen - it certainly helps! As for parents, just give them space and time to get use to the idea - it will be a big change for them too! My mum accepted it...

Forum: New Zealand

Jun 24th 2007, 6:18 pm

Replies: 21

HI I'M NEW

Views: 1,370

Posted By rab2n

Re: HI I'M NEW

Hi

Congratulations on your selection. I hope it all goes well for you. How does your 13 year old feel about moving? We were hoping to go out July/August this year but house sale fell through...

Forum: New Zealand

Jun 21st 2007, 2:44 pm

Replies: 21

HI I'M NEW

Views: 1,370

Posted By rab2n

Re: HI I'M NEW

Hi

Thanks for this information - I have had a quick look today and yes, it has got a lot of useful information. I'm cursing myself for not having found this forum earlier - you have all been...

Forum: New Zealand

Jun 20th 2007, 12:56 pm

Replies: 21

HI I'M NEW

Views: 1,370

Posted By rab2n

Re: HI I'M NEW

Hi

Yes we did have a look at the EOI but husband doesn't have relevant qualifications just business experience so couldn't get enough points. It was at that point that we contacted an Immigration...

Forum: New Zealand

Jun 19th 2007, 11:38 am

Replies: 21

HI I'M NEW

Views: 1,370

Posted By rab2n

Re: HI I'M NEW

We did think about that one about 3 years ago. We contacted a company called NZ Fabrics in Auckland and sent his cv through, but got no response whatsoever? He also applied more recently for a...

Forum: New Zealand

Jun 19th 2007, 10:55 am

Replies: 21

HI I'M NEW

Views: 1,370

Posted By rab2n

Re: HI I'M NEW

Hi

Thanks for all your replies. It has certainly given me something to think about again. Due to the fact that we were suppose to be moving over to NZ this year and it has now all been put on...

Forum: New Zealand

Jun 17th 2007, 1:13 pm

Replies: 21

HI I'M NEW

Views: 1,370

Posted By rab2n

Re: HI I'M NEW

Hi

thanks for your comment - I didn't wish to sound as if I was stating a fact, just asking a question! If it's not a problem and they are happy to shop wherever there is good service, regardless...

Forum: New Zealand

Jun 16th 2007, 11:50 am

Replies: 21

HI I'M NEW

Views: 1,370

Posted By rab2n

HI I'M NEW

I wish I had found this forum 3 years ago. It could have saved me a lot of time and money!!

I presently live in Nottinghamshire, UK with my husband and 12 year old son. In July/August of this...

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