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Forum: New Zealand
Aug 2nd 2008, 7:58 am
Replies: 9
Views: 908
Posted By newzealandplease

Re: Transferring monies from UK

Tranzfers (yes z not s) have been good for me sending money the other way round, from NZ to UK whilst the house has been selling. Flat fee of $15 (though sure it has been $12 last few times), and so...
Jul 28th 2008, 8:34 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,035
Posted By newzealandplease

Re: How much money should you have saved before you go ?

The more the merrier as always ;) But don't let finances slow you down, if you want to make it work it will work esp. if you have no children depending on you.
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 26th 2008, 7:42 am
Replies: 72
Views: 6,295
Posted By newzealandplease

Re: House selling?? or not!!??

Good luck to anyone selling.

We finally manage to complete yesterday. Its def a buyers market. Our 'financial dream' of what we could do in NZ has broken, but we still have the dream of being able...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 26th 2008, 7:23 am
Replies: 27
Views: 6,387
Posted By newzealandplease

Re: NZ1 flight to New Zealand via LA

Flew via LAX earlier this year. Family forum so can't write my exact thoughts!!

Needless to say I will never willingly pass through or stay in the US period. The arrogance and stupidity of the...
Forum: New Zealand
May 12th 2008, 8:34 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 969
Posted By newzealandplease

Re: Skype

some like the nokia e63 or n95 can run Skype, but only if you have a data package (like the package from 3). Grab a cheap(ish) Webcam, just stick to the named ones like creative, logitec. I have...
May 12th 2008, 8:29 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,925
Posted By newzealandplease

Re: pro's and con's of using an agent

We used one and a waste of time and money.

We have almost had our PR letter a week and our agent still hasn't let us know ;) Thats says something.
May 11th 2008, 8:06 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 490
Posted By newzealandplease

PR Granted. Passport question

We at last got the cherished mail from NZIS for residency.

Quick question, I'm in NZ so my passport is also in NZ, my wife and children are still in UK. All thier documentation (and mine bar the...
May 11th 2008, 8:03 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,054
Posted By newzealandplease

Re: Medical problem with ITA

Has he put your waist measurement (in cm) in the wrong box?? :)
Forum: New Zealand
May 11th 2008, 5:38 am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,458
Posted By newzealandplease

Re: Skype-What is it?

Sounds like you are having trouble with your firewall or router with the skype traffic. On the Skype forum theres loads of info on this.

Trust me if I can video phone home from NZ on a 3G card on...
Forum: New Zealand
May 10th 2008, 8:27 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,458
Posted By newzealandplease

Re: Skype-What is it?

Skype to Skype calls are the best. And my only way of seeing the kids right now.

good thing is the account we have in UK I pay for the Skype out (landline calls). SO to phone people back home that...
May 10th 2008, 7:44 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 442
Posted By newzealandplease

Re: migration consultants

I'd stick with getting the advice on here. Collectively I imagine theres at least one person having gone through every scenario that could crop up :)

This forum has been 1000 x more useful than...
May 9th 2008, 8:58 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,666
Posted By newzealandplease

Re: Complaining to NZIS

Can't offer any specific advise. but sympathise 100% with you. NZIS seem to have little concept of customer service. I think its pot luck based on the personality/efficiency of the individual case...
May 6th 2008, 8:08 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 545
Posted By newzealandplease

Re: Granted PR

Congrats!! when you heading out?
May 5th 2008, 8:14 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,360
Posted By newzealandplease

Re: Crikey - we got PR today

congrats. Good luck with the house sale.

hope its us next !!!!!
Apr 23rd 2008, 6:49 am
Replies: 10
Views: 941
Posted By newzealandplease

Re: Has anybody applied for a medical waiver on ITA application?

Yes it probably will come to a waiver. Prob best to speak to NZIS upfront so you know what to do etc.

BMI sems to be thier 'pet' thing now. We had no other issues on medical.

We haven't got a...
Apr 21st 2008, 7:49 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,054
Posted By newzealandplease

Re: Medical problem with ITA

No news yet. Have sent more info from GP to immigration, but nothing coming out for nearly a month now.

I think sadly that unless things start moving the whole thing may fall apart. Financially...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 10th 2008, 7:37 am
Replies: 9
Views: 484
Posted By newzealandplease

insurance

Hi, not been on in a while, busy busy busy!

Well sorted out a rental in Tauranga at last, furnished. So the house and contents are insured. However I'd like to insure my own possessions (comp,...
Feb 23rd 2008, 6:45 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 464
Posted By newzealandplease

Re: EOI/THEN JOB OFFER

You'll need to be able to send them a copy of the job offer/contract as well. They won't do anything without that!
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 23rd 2008, 6:40 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 938
Posted By newzealandplease

Re: Help - 0545 arrival in Auckland!

As peops have said, phone the hotel. They will at least let you keep your bags there till check-in time. If they have a room free from the night before they normally let you check in early without...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 23rd 2008, 2:46 am
Replies: 9
Views: 835
Posted By newzealandplease

top tips for renting in NZ

I've never rented in the UK never mind NZ. Any tips/gotchas for a renting newby? Have to pull my finger out next week and get something sorted. Looking for something in Hairini or Greerton area.
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Feb 21st 2008, 5:26 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,054
Posted By newzealandplease

Re: Medical problem with ITA

Hi There. We aren't yet. Waiting for a GP appointment to get some medical histories and stuff, then going to put it all in a letter to NZIS and cross fingers!
Feb 20th 2008, 5:58 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 569
Posted By newzealandplease

Re: EOI Quickie

Yes you can pay to re-enter the pool. Any idea what points you are currently looking at? This affects how quickly its drawn from the pool (the higher the point the quicker it get drawn). Think EOI...
Feb 19th 2008, 5:55 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 526
Posted By newzealandplease

Re: Time once you have a case officer?

p.s. the house being sold is a good thing not a quandry :)

you can always put your stuff in storage and rent somewhere cheap. Or get a work visa (if you can) and get over here, NZIS gave me back...
Feb 19th 2008, 5:53 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 526
Posted By newzealandplease

Re: Time once you have a case officer?

Its all pot luck I think, based around how many times your ITA gets passed around or if case workers go on holiday.

Some are lucky and seem to get sorted VERY quickly. Other (like us) find its...
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