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Forum: New Zealand

Aug 18th 2007, 12:27 am

Replies: 17

bringing over wicker furniture

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Posted By alanbos66

Re: bringing over wicker furniture

My missus is a wicker nutter, (that is, she likes wicker, not that she's made out of wicker), and we too were told we couldn't take any with us. So we gave it all away, it was n't worth trying to...

Forum: New Zealand

Aug 15th 2007, 12:26 pm

Replies: 7

Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Woodend

Views: 868

Posted By alanbos66

Re: Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Woodend

Hi Mandie,
We've been here almost three weeks now and loving it. We are in woodend and our daughter, Kimberley, is also 12. If you are in Rangiora they will probably end up in the same school next...

Forum: New Zealand

Jul 20th 2007, 7:24 am

Replies: 25

We're here

Views: 1,140

Posted By alanbos66

Re: We're here

Hi Jackie,

We're flying out next wednesday, and we can't wait. Packers are turning up this morning so we are going to have to cope for the weekend without a cooker or a fridge. I think the chippy...

Forum: New Zealand

Jul 15th 2007, 3:58 pm

Replies: 11

transfering money??

Views: 610

Posted By alanbos66

Re: transfering money??

Hi mate,
we are moving over to NZ next week. We faced the same problem, but the other way around, ie moving money from UK to NZ. The banks will fleece you for electronic transfers, and as far as i...

Forum: New Zealand

Jul 6th 2007, 9:45 am

Replies: 1

Finding a rental - nzrelocations

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Posted By alanbos66

Finding a rental - nzrelocations

Hi everyone,
I had a private message from Dawn about a lady called Linda at nz relocations, who will help you find a rental before your arrival and help with settling in and so on. Only thing is...

Forum: New Zealand

Jun 28th 2007, 9:20 am

Replies: 28

Gordon Brown.........

Views: 1,336

Posted By alanbos66

Re: Gordon Brown.........

I'm thinking I might be getting out just in time. Come on July!!!!
Can the British people stand any more taxation?

Forum: New Zealand

Jun 27th 2007, 11:04 am

Replies: 30

Telly.

Views: 1,650

Posted By alanbos66

Re: Telly.

ahhhh, McDonalds brekkies, the food of champions!!!

Forum: New Zealand

Jun 27th 2007, 9:05 am

Replies: 30

Telly.

Views: 1,650

Posted By alanbos66

Re: Telly.

Cheers mate, looks like i will have to subscribe to Sky. Oh Well eh! What a fantastic excuse to keep up with the footy!!!!!

Forum: New Zealand

Jun 27th 2007, 8:39 am

Replies: 30

Telly.

Views: 1,650

Posted By alanbos66

Telly.

Just a quick question, will my tv work in NZ? I know british tellies work on
PAL I but i believe the ones in NZ use PAL G/B. Are better just getting a new one?

Forum: New Zealand

Jun 27th 2007, 8:35 am

Replies: 32

ChCh districts

Views: 1,814

Posted By alanbos66

Re: ChCh districts

We have looked at New Brighton and really like the idea of living that close to the beach. Anglesey was good for some things eh Iggy! Good to hear from you fella. I am going to try and get skype...

Forum: New Zealand

Jun 26th 2007, 2:45 pm

Replies: 9

Renting Stuff

Views: 635

Posted By alanbos66

Re: Renting Stuff

The way we are doing it is to skip our old mattresses in the uk and buy new ones in NZ, and then just using them on the floor until our furniture turns up. It's probably quite good for your back...

Forum: New Zealand

Jun 26th 2007, 11:24 am

Replies: 32

ChCh districts

Views: 1,814

Posted By alanbos66

Re: ChCh districts

More questions answered....
No i don't have any work lined up yet, i have however had an interview to work at the Christchurch Engine Centre and hope to hear back this week. Touch wood! Kimberley is...

Forum: New Zealand

Jun 26th 2007, 10:36 am

Replies: 32

ChCh districts

Views: 1,814

Posted By alanbos66

Re: ChCh districts

Thanks for all your replies.
We will hire a car for the first week and hopefully but one during that time. I have already found out about Trademe.co.nz, and we have have looking at it for the last...

Forum: New Zealand

Jun 26th 2007, 7:46 am

Replies: 32

ChCh districts

Views: 1,814

Posted By alanbos66

ChCh districts

Hi everyone,
My family and I are flying out at the end of next month to start a new life in Christchurch. I am sure many of you have found yourselves in the same position we are now in. We don't as...

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