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Forum: New Zealand

Sep 16th 2007, 7:51 pm

Replies: 55

Reaons for leaving the UK

Views: 3,436

Posted By andy480

Re: Reaons for leaving the UK

Why i am thinking of leaving?

here (in UK) it seems every one is in a rush to get everywhere
quicker than the guy in front.

also seems money is more important than life in uk (re NR palava!)...

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 16th 2007, 7:43 pm

Replies: 8

Any one come to NZ as single person?

Views: 877

Posted By andy480

Re: Any one come to NZ as single person?

Hey just what my mum said last night to me :)

last few years have been dire for me, in debt (ex-wife), CSA taking 40% (ex wife!)

She said go "for it son, you're only early 40's, you kids are...

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 15th 2007, 8:27 am

Replies: 40

Dentists

Views: 2,034

Posted By andy480

Re: Dentists

Dentist seems pricey in NZ? seeing as in the last 6 months or so I've lost couple fillings and 2 crowns/caps fell off maybe it could be a good idea to have all my teeth done (NHS) before i was to...

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 5th 2007, 10:48 am

Replies: 4

London expo?

Views: 596

Posted By andy480

Re: London expo?

Are you going to the expo at coventry on 6th and 7th october?
Link (http://www.emigrate2.co.uk/news_detail-85.htm)

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 5th 2007, 12:18 am

Replies: 8

Any one come to NZ as single person?

Views: 877

Posted By andy480

Any one come to NZ as single person?

Hi

As title says.

Did any one arrive in NZ as single? ie divorced, no partners?

Just wondering what life here is like for the single person.

My kids (13 and 16) say that they will miss me...

Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)

Sep 4th 2007, 11:33 pm

Replies: 12

Damn!!!!

Views: 1,153

Posted By andy480

Re: Damn!!!!

hi Bevs here,
I think from speaking to NZIS (thanks callchecker :)) that ISSL is for tempory work, but to go for WTR via ISSL the employer needs to be on the accredited employers??
more here...

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 3rd 2007, 10:46 pm

Replies: 22

2007 Sauvignon Blanc

Views: 1,197

Posted By andy480

Re: 2007 Sauvignon Blanc

So in genaral what is the kiwi wines like? cost per bottle?

I am a bit partial to a nice grenache or zinfadel :thumbsup:

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 3rd 2007, 10:32 am

Replies: 47

FURNITURE DO WE TAKE OR LEAVE?

Views: 3,538

Posted By andy480

Re: FURNITURE DO WE TAKE OR LEAVE?

20ft and 40ft are the standard sizes for shipping, but i did read somewhere that you can share?

Been looking thruogh my house and i reckon i would only use half a 20ft. Not much for me to take if...

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 1st 2007, 11:34 pm

Replies: 58

What is the top 3 most wanted items from uk?

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Posted By andy480

What is the top 3 most wanted items from uk?

As in title, what do ex-pats ask for,request from vistors/familys/bring back from Uk?

Just wondering as I enjoy marmite on toast (tryed vegimite once.. never again!) and if i decide to move...

Forum: New Zealand

Sep 1st 2007, 11:31 am

Replies: 5

Hello and seriously considering

Views: 744

Posted By andy480

Re: Hello and seriously considering

I intend to go out for a month some time in new year for a look round, see what its like, if i do like it i hope to return later in the year after i sell my house and clear debts up (might not even...

Forum: Trucking

Aug 30th 2007, 10:08 am

Replies: 20

Trucking in New Zealand

Views: 12,836

Posted By andy480

Re: Trucking in New Zealand

Hi Phil

Hoping to come over to visit NZ in new year for 4 weeks touring with plans (if i like the place) to moving permanently in a year or so.

What sort of driving jobs are usually available?...

Forum: New Zealand

Aug 30th 2007, 2:30 am

Replies: 5

Hello and seriously considering

Views: 744

Posted By andy480

Re: Hello and seriously considering

managed to find a price of £700 return plus found camper van hire £300 for a month!! sounds good..

so all in £1000 for holiday of lifetime, plus spending.... wonder if i can put it all thru as...

Forum: New Zealand

Aug 30th 2007, 1:41 am

Replies: 5

Hello and seriously considering

Views: 744

Posted By andy480

Hello and seriously considering

Hi everyone,

1st post and no doubt many questions asked before

Just a quick info about me and a few Q's

I am a single bloke with 20 years truck driving (LGV/HGV or whatever you want to...

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