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Forum: New Zealand

Sep 5th 2008, 10:24 am

Replies: 23

Moving to Rangiora

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Posted By SamBinNZ

Re: Moving to Rangiora

I would be up for that as I live in Rangiora too. Let us know where and when and I'll be there:)

Forum: New Zealand

Apr 22nd 2008, 10:06 am

Replies: 17

In Christchurch this morning...

Views: 1,577

Posted By SamBinNZ

Re: In Christchurch this morning...

Yes it was fantastic wasn't it, we took photos too

Forum: New Zealand

Apr 22nd 2008, 9:51 am

Replies: 40

New method of forum names

Views: 3,612

Posted By SamBinNZ

Re: New method of forum names

Sleezy Dippin-tush

I will change my e-mail signature tomorrow!!:unsure:

Forum: New Zealand

Apr 22nd 2008, 9:40 am

Replies: 54

Signs that you are settling in...

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Posted By SamBinNZ

Re: Signs that you are settling in...

Knowing what MUFTI is
Buying lollies instead of sweets
Using a chilly bin instead of a cool box
Eating a capsicum instead of a pepper

OH is getting annoyed that I have started saying 'eh'...

Forum: New Zealand

Apr 18th 2008, 9:35 pm

Replies: 10

Who IS Pam?

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Posted By SamBinNZ

Re: Who IS Pam?

No, it's hard enough to get her to eat fruit at the best of times, thanks Pam!!!:curse:

Forum: New Zealand

Apr 18th 2008, 8:36 am

Replies: 10

Who IS Pam?

Views: 852

Posted By SamBinNZ

Re: Who IS Pam?

Pam doesn't check her frozen raspberries!! My daughter ended up with a black beetle in her mouth after eating one, but we got a $10 New World voucher after I complained:curse:

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 21st 2008, 8:23 am

Replies: 46

Thinking of Emmigrating to New Zealand

Views: 5,646

Posted By SamBinNZ

Re: Thinking of Emmigrating to New Zealand

We too thought that NZ would be a better alternative to the UK and I'm pleased to say after selling everything back in October, can say that we have made the right move. Some people thought that we...

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 21st 2008, 7:39 am

Replies: 10

Petrol

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Posted By SamBinNZ

Re: Petrol

I too have stopped comparing UK wages to what you earn here. Things are cheap here if you are spending English money but now we are earning NZ Dollars you realise things aren't that cheap!!! I am...

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 21st 2008, 7:31 am

Replies: 23

Flying alone to NZ

Views: 1,299

Posted By SamBinNZ

Re: Flying alone to NZ

Hi
I did the journey with my 8 year old daughter in October as my husband flew out 3 weeks before via Singapore. His luggage went through without him having to re-check it in but we flew via...

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 8th 2008, 8:32 am

Replies: 14

We have arrived

Views: 1,015

Posted By SamBinNZ

Re: We have arrived

We arrived in NZ in October and the first few months is the hardest. I still miss my mum and dad terribly but speak to them most days via web cam. I know it's not quite the same but it does help. ...

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 8th 2008, 7:31 am

Replies: 5

Hi again - What about CHristchurch [moved to main forum]

Views: 686

Posted By SamBinNZ

Re: Hi again - What about CHristchurch [moved to main forum]

Hi,

We moved to NZ in October and can honestly say it has been the best move. We live about 25 minutes outside of Christchurch in a place called Rangiora. We are 10 minutes from the beach, have...

Forum: New Zealand

Dec 17th 2007, 12:38 am

Replies: 4

Worried...

Views: 605

Posted By SamBinNZ

Re: Worried...

I really envy you going back to visit your family, I have only been here for 10 weeks and I do miss my parents and friends. It is a very hard time of year and my daughter misses her old school...

Forum: New Zealand

Dec 10th 2007, 6:03 pm

Replies: 51

Thoughts on a Summery Christmas

Views: 3,584

Posted By SamBinNZ

Re: Thoughts on a Summery Christmas

Hi Maz

She is 8, 9 in April. She is just worried that Santa will not be able to find her now we have moved to NZ. So I must get my act together to make sure that Santa DOES find where she is. ...

Forum: New Zealand

Dec 10th 2007, 7:44 am

Replies: 51

Thoughts on a Summery Christmas

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Posted By SamBinNZ

Re: Thoughts on a Summery Christmas

To me it just doesn't feel like Christmas, walking around the supermarket the other day in shorts and t-shirt listening to Frosty the Snowman just seemed all wrong. It is my first Christmas in NZ...

Forum: New Zealand

Nov 2nd 2007, 12:46 am

Replies: 20

Christchurch Bound-we hope

Views: 2,176

Posted By SamBinNZ

Re: Christchurch Bound-we hope

Thanks Bev, Karma gratefully received.

I am really a little bit better today as we have got the keys to our own house. Just been to the solicitors to pick them up, so no more sharing and feeling...

Forum: New Zealand

Nov 1st 2007, 3:38 am

Replies: 20

Christchurch Bound-we hope

Views: 2,176

Posted By SamBinNZ

Re: Christchurch Bound-we hope

Yes I am in Rangiora, it is a very nice place and there seems to be lots of us Brits here!!! We have a few sets of friends that have moved out here so we are tending to stick with them. My daughter...

Forum: New Zealand

Nov 1st 2007, 1:21 am

Replies: 20

Christchurch Bound-we hope

Views: 2,176

Posted By SamBinNZ

Re: Christchurch Bound-we hope

Hi EmandKen

I moved to NZ nearly 4 weeks ago. I live about 25 minute drive from Christchurch. Been into the city quite a few times and it is fantastic especially the views on the way:thumbsup:...

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