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Search: Posts Made By: fiona i
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Forum: New Zealand
Oct 13th 2006, 7:34 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,302
Posted By fiona i

Re: Moving to NZ

Unlike most people on this web site i live in the real world and having moved to Auckland from Scotland(decent standard of living and good home) 9 months ago, I'm shocked at the appalling conditions...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 13th 2006, 7:22 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,081
Posted By fiona i

Re: Anyone sponsored their parents to NZ?

Are you mad????? most people come out here to get away from them!!!!!!
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 13th 2006, 7:16 am
Replies: 29
Views: 1,581
Posted By fiona i

Re: WHat we should have brought and why...

Bring loads of money with you cos the wages are crap!!! bring lots of warm clothes cos the weathers crap!!!infact bring lots of everything cos its much better where you come from!!! on second...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 9th 2006, 10:03 pm
Replies: 148
Views: 15,660
Posted By fiona i

Re: worst thing we have ever done!

so what are you doing on a "British expats" website nice guy?
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 9th 2006, 5:48 am
Replies: 148
Views: 15,660
Posted By fiona i

Re: worst thing we have ever done!

what no mention of the "kiwi fruit" or is that because its actually a Chinese gooseberry!!!

yes i see your feeble list but the question still remains what the iwik,s actually contributed to the...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 8th 2006, 5:36 am
Replies: 148
Views: 15,660
Posted By fiona i

Re: worst thing we have ever done!

This is for kaz hen-

my oh wants a bit of the action and needs to set the records straight about the scottish thing - apart from the deep fried mars and gordon ramsay.
here are a few of scotlands...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 8th 2006, 5:25 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,187
Posted By fiona i

Re: Shipping - Allied or Crown ??

Hi

try craig daniels at cardinal maritime/smartmove from manchester - they did a good job for us from scotland to nz and were the cheapest by far.

fi
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 7th 2006, 8:45 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,531
Posted By fiona i

Re: hgv class4 nz

Hi Mark

good luck in your move. lots of prison officers moving over here just now a few have posted on here for advice too. let us know how you get on after you get sorted out.

fi
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 7th 2006, 8:34 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,531
Posted By fiona i

Re: hgv class4 nz

[QUOTE=MV5555]Hi Fiona

just a thought but dont they take over time into cosideration . Most trucker i know ( and i used to be one) work over a 40hr week more like 55 to 70 surly regular...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 7th 2006, 8:31 pm
Replies: 148
Views: 15,660
Posted By fiona i

Thumbs down Re: worst thing we have ever done!

well my rambling certainly started something!
we did lots and lots of research before we came over but nothing would prepare you for what you find. we are not racist by any standards but when...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 7th 2006, 8:14 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,531
Posted By fiona i

Smile Re: hgv class4 nz

hi tracy

yes my oh employer is accredited but they fall $1800 short of the required amount for work to residence. best paid truck job is tankers and even that isnt enough for the work to...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 7th 2006, 4:49 am
Replies: 148
Views: 15,660
Posted By fiona i

Angry Re: worst thing we have ever done!

A lot more could be said about this backward country but we will save it for another day!!!!!
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 6th 2006, 11:13 pm
Replies: 148
Views: 15,660
Posted By fiona i

Question worst thing we have ever done!

hi
after years of wanting to come over and then finally making the move we are really disppointed in what we have found - nz is a third world country - the high level of non-english speaking...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 6th 2006, 10:53 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,531
Posted By fiona i

Talking Re: hgv class4 nz

hiya
my OH is a hgv class 5 (class 1 uk) and came over on a work visa/work permit - heavy vehicle driver are on the shortage list but not the one which would get you pr as the wages are below the...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 26th 2006, 8:58 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 342
Posted By fiona i

vork visa help

hi just a question regarding work visas if someone could help that would be great. we have a work visa specifying the employer - does anyone know how long you have to stay with that employer.
also...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 14th 2005, 5:57 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,017
Posted By fiona i

Wink Re: Aarggh 4 weeks to go!

Hi , We have about 9 wks to go, just sold the house still to sell the cars and any other crap that were not taking. Our shipper has told us we can take a case of weetabix and a case of baked beans...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 6th 2005, 9:05 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,985
Posted By fiona i

Re: Onehunga - What's it like.

Hi Michelle

Our police checks were quick back in a couple weeks visa should hopefully take a matter of weeks.

We are in Scotland with 2 boys aged 8 + 9.

Where are you? You can pm if you...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 6th 2005, 6:25 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,985
Posted By fiona i

Re: Onehunga - What's it like.

Hope to go end january 06. onehunga didnt look too bad - i considered one tree hill area for a bit until the news came that the job wasnt there after all but further out!

when are you off then?
...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 6th 2005, 6:23 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,715
Posted By fiona i

Re: Truck Driving

Ok ! Saw ad in local paper - NZ4U is the company who set it up - you go for an interview they decide if you can make it and then organise interviews with their company contacts in NZ. They are part...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 6th 2005, 6:00 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,985
Posted By fiona i

Re: Onehunga - What's it like.

Hi

My OH also has a job offer and the company is based at onehunga but he will be working out of the oil terminal at Wiri. We are looking to go to Howick on the east coast as it is one of the...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 6th 2005, 5:56 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,715
Posted By fiona i

Re: Truck Driving

my OH is a class 1 driver and he has a job offer in Auckland - we have just done our meds and are waiting for them back from doc. hope to lodge application next week for work visa and then off at end...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 4th 2005, 7:30 am
Replies: 3
Views: 716
Posted By fiona i

Re: Anyone recommend a shipping agent in Scotland?

Thankx Boopy

Will give them a call - have also found anglo pacific in glasgow - they also offer free quote etc.

cheers

fi
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 3rd 2005, 5:50 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 716
Posted By fiona i

Anyone recommend a shipping agent in Scotland?

Hi
Can anyone help - we are hopefully off in January/February and wondered if anyone could give info on good shipping agents in scotland. Not quite sure where to start - 20ft container, pack...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 1st 2005, 5:38 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,107
Posted By fiona i

Re: Commutable Distances

Hi
Just wondered if anyone knew how easy it is to commute to the Wiri Oil Terminal at manukau city from the Howick / Beachlands area. OH has been offered a job there but i want to live at the coast...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 24th 2005, 6:14 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 452
Posted By fiona i

Thumbs up Re: Distance Please In Miles And Minutes

thanks dave and lyns and scottish help all your help appreciated.

fi :rolleyes:
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