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Forum: New Zealand
Jul 27th 2009, 4:32 am
Replies: 6
Views: 517
Posted By Suzbits

Re: Short term accomodation Christchurch

We stayed out of the CBD - wanted to be near the sea, but most of the motels in CBD seem to be down Papanui Road or on Bealey Ave, that is very central. We stayed at Merivale Manor for a few nights...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 4th 2009, 10:21 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,070
Posted By Suzbits

Re: Opening a NZ bank account

We sorted everything with Westpac and one 10 min visit to our local branch when we arrived had everything up and running - debit cards (known as Eftpos here) arrived within a couple of days.

I use...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 4th 2009, 10:17 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 7,809
Posted By Suzbits

Re: Does anyone know of anywhere selling Calpol??

I am completely with you, a distressed very ill child, especially one with a high temperature needs something to bring it down quickly, if giving them something slightly pleasant tasting achieves the...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 3rd 2009, 11:04 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 7,809
Posted By Suzbits

Re: Does anyone know of anywhere selling Calpol??

Thanks for all the replies, I will go and speak to the pharmacy and perhaps take a sachet of Calpol with me and see what we can try.
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 3rd 2009, 4:42 am
Replies: 15
Views: 7,809
Posted By Suzbits

Re: Does anyone know of anywhere selling Calpol??

Thanks guys, i will try a bottle and see if it is a bit more like what they are used to
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 3rd 2009, 1:23 am
Replies: 15
Views: 7,809
Posted By Suzbits

Does anyone know of anywhere selling Calpol??

HELP - we have a child with a broken collar bone who hated the paracetamol syrup we got for him. As he is the eldest I am dreading one of the smaller ones getting ill and only have a few sachets...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 3rd 2009, 1:20 am
Replies: 48
Views: 6,254
Posted By Suzbits

Re: Anyone in Christchurch and surroundings?

We moved here (ChCh) 6 months ago and know what you mean. Still having plenty of those sort of days - PM me and we will arrange to catch up for a coffee - can even do it with the kids in tow over...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 3rd 2009, 1:16 am
Replies: 14
Views: 998
Posted By Suzbits

Re: Ferrymead Christchurch versus Albany/Kumeu Auckland.....which one would you choos

Don't know much about Auckland, but the area around Ferrymead in lovely. We came over 6 months ago now and are living on St Andrews Hill which overlooks Ferrymead. The schools are great 3 to choose...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 8th 2009, 8:20 am
Replies: 117
Views: 11,223
Posted By Suzbits

Re: We are land owners!!

Congrats to you all - very exciting. The house looks great and all being well you should be in towards the end of Spring???

We are renting in ChCh at the moment, but have started to dream about...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 15th 2009, 11:12 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 723
Posted By Suzbits

Advice needed setting up consultancy business so I can work

We arrived back in Jmid January and have settled in well into our rental home, the kids are in school and just found a great pre-school for my youngest. OH job is going great and I have now managed...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 30th 2009, 2:41 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,695
Posted By Suzbits

Re: Question for recent arrrivals

We have been here for 2 weeks, but we did do a recci back in June to have a good luck round and for OH to have interviews. Visited 3 different areas, all very different and I personally could not...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 29th 2009, 5:18 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,067
Posted By Suzbits

Re: We are here in NZ!

Yes, guilty as charged by the sounds of it that was us!

We had to run to catch the connecting flight then I got stopped for having nail scissors in my handbag, which they did not pick up at...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 28th 2009, 6:41 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,067
Posted By Suzbits

We are here in NZ!

Just wanted to thank everyone for all your advice over the past 9 months. We finally arrived in Christchurch 2 weeks ago with 10 suitcases, 3 car seats, 3 children and one husband!!!

Trying to...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 28th 2009, 6:34 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 920
Posted By Suzbits

Re: preschoolers in chch?

We have just arrived on 14/2 I have one aged 4 and the other 2 are primary school age, we are living in Sumner but looking at a rental today Redcliffs, would love to meet up to chat and advice.

x
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 2nd 2008, 6:32 am
Replies: 7
Views: 704
Posted By Suzbits

Re: Shipping Companies - need to book in next 2 days so need good advice please

Thanks for all your comments and advice. We maybe looking at w/c 15th Dec to pack up so need to make a decision quickly - scary stuff!
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 1st 2008, 9:01 am
Replies: 7
Views: 704
Posted By Suzbits

Shipping Companies - need to book in next 2 days so need good advice please

My last posting was to moan about our house not renting. It now looks like we have finally found our renters!!! :thumbsup: Finger, toes and everything crossed they are going in start the credit...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 13th 2008, 10:47 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,278
Posted By Suzbits

Re: Not having a good day - the house still won't rent

I know it is easy to say, but keep your chin up, the right person will come along.
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 9th 2008, 12:04 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,278
Posted By Suzbits

Re: Not having a good day - the house still won't rent

Wow, fantastic news - I have just put my ad on the classfieds too, so maybe some of your goodluck will rub off on me too.

We have just dropped the price on our rental price again this morning...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 8th 2008, 4:42 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,278
Posted By Suzbits

Re: Not having a good day - the house still won't rent

We have dropped the price by over £300 a month, if we go a lot lower we will not cover our mortgage and associated rental costs. And we are not getting viewings as no-one is moving in our area - and...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 8th 2008, 12:46 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,278
Posted By Suzbits

Re: Not having a good day - the house still won't rent

Thanks for all your comments, I have picked myself up again - a cup of tea and a few chocolate biscuits later and things don't seem so bad :wub:
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 8th 2008, 10:47 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,278
Posted By Suzbits

Not having a good day - the house still won't rent

Eventhough the sun is shinning here in the UK, I am not having a good day :thumbdown:

We got our PR visas early September, job for OH was due to start last week and I have now been offered some...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Sep 26th 2008, 3:28 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By Suzbits

Re: Medical turn-around times

Just to give you a glimmer of hope we were quoted around 4-6 weeks but heard back in 3 weeks. I think it depends on what you are being referred for and hw much info you have supplied with your...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Sep 12th 2008, 11:52 am
Replies: 3
Views: 509
Posted By Suzbits

Re: xray...does it need to be sent?

I agree with Teebrown. We got sent our films as well as the reports. NZIS only want the reports and will only ask for films if you are referred.

You don't get any of the medical reports back so...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Sep 12th 2008, 11:49 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,301
Posted By Suzbits

Re: ITA Submitted - (Hold breath & stay calm!)

Good luck with it all, if you get a good case officer (which we did) it is pretty painless and quick if you have a job offer.

Fingers crossed for you.
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Sep 12th 2008, 11:48 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,033
Posted By Suzbits

Re: ITA arrived today

Congratulations, we have just gone through the process and come out the other end successfully! If I can give you any advice is make sure you give them exactly what they ask for , ie full birth...
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