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Forum: New Zealand
Oct 29th 2018, 3:37 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 6,444
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Re: Uk State Pension to NZ State Pension

Chc4me, thank you very much for the fast reply and for that reassuring information.
BEVS I've also been confused about this for some time as well. I'll follow up on the information chc4me has...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 29th 2018, 11:20 am
Replies: 13
Views: 6,444
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Re: Uk State Pension to NZ State Pension

BEVS this post is quite relevant to my circumstances so could I ask you that in the case of someone returning to the UK who is over 55 and has lived in NZ for 10 years and thus qualifies for NZ Super...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 25th 2015, 11:31 am
Replies: 2
Views: 677
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Re: Cars

Be aware that you'll probably be paying a third more than the car is actually worth when you buy from a dealer, ie a $12k car would actually sell for about $7.5k in reality (personal experience) If...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 3rd 2014, 10:07 am
Replies: 2
Views: 682
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Re: Travelling to UK on NZ passport

Sounds good, thanks.
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 3rd 2014, 9:53 am
Replies: 2
Views: 682
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Travelling to UK on NZ passport

Does anyone have any recent experience of travelling to the UK on an NZ passport. I'll shortly be returning to the Uk for 6 weeks over Christmas with my 14 year old daughter. I'll be using my UK...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 16th 2014, 5:29 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 30,380
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Re: Cost of (and experiences) shipping UK to NZ.

We moved with Crown. It was the icing on the cake.
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 7th 2014, 12:49 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 4,826
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Re: When was your " think I've settled" moment

Indeed, we’ve been here 6 years and still feel like fish out of water, but we are in our 50’s so maybe that has something to do with it. One incident recently illustrates this for me.

Going...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 8th 2012, 3:39 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,975
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Re: Going back to the UK. Recommended Shipping Company/Quotes.

Shipping thread.
I moved with Crown

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=703535&page=5
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 4th 2012, 4:55 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 7,974
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Re: NZ or UK...another confused pom

I don't know you or your situation but from what you say here there is only one option. Go home before it's too late.
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 11th 2011, 12:03 pm
Replies: 83
Views: 8,071
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Re: 10 things i like about pack 'n' save

Water melon $15

added pomegranate $3.99 each
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 4th 2011, 2:41 pm
Replies: 83
Views: 8,071
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Re: 10 things i like about pack 'n' save

Having re-read the original post I think there was an element of irony and yes I do need to learn to relax!
However I stand by the idea of barefoot shopping and shopping in beach clothing, swimming...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 4th 2011, 2:14 pm
Replies: 83
Views: 8,071
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Re: 10 things i like about pack 'n' save

OK I'll bite.
If you're overwhelmed by the thought of shopping in New World with all the 'posh' people then you need help.
Walking barefoot in any shop is discraceful and a disgusting habit and...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 23rd 2011, 7:04 am
Replies: 39
Views: 4,033
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Re: What do you do?

This should be required learning and a warning for all about to move to NZ. Print it out get it laminated and put it in your wallet.

IMO totally accurate and should become the First Law of...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 20th 2011, 8:32 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 4,033
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Re: What do you do?

In my experience this is the first or second question a Kiwi will ask you. A liitle rude/direct but more a question of wanting to know how you survive here? A genuine interest in your strategy and...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 4th 2011, 8:18 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,940
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Re: Back/Rear Section?

I think I would agree that some gigantic, leafy, secluded, wooded, mature, back section would probably pass muster. What could be interesting would be a house in amongst many others at very high...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 4th 2011, 12:05 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,940
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Re: Back/Rear Section?

It's not the people who are at fault but the system that allows this abomination to occur. In the UK the selling off of gardens to build further houses and here the subdivision of sections should be...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 4th 2011, 6:39 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,940
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Re: Back/Rear Section?

I've never thought I'd ever see these words used in this order to describe a desired situation...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 3rd 2011, 8:48 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,940
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Re: Back/Rear Section?

Consider that you will therefore be surrounded on all sides by other houses. For some people this is an enjoyable experience for others not so much. Summer months could be rather noisy. I also...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 25th 2011, 10:47 am
Replies: 32
Views: 2,770
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Re: Driving!!!

I used to drive my Dads Range Rover to school in school uniform in 1980 in the NE of England just after passing my test. No one batted an eyelid.
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 30th 2011, 11:16 am
Replies: 51
Views: 4,123
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Re: Any woosie's lit their log burners yet?

I have a Yunca log burner and it is lit almost every night of the year when the sun goes down. I've noticed here that when the sun goes down it's like a switch is flipped off and the temperature...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 30th 2011, 10:15 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 4,797
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Re: A quick question re Dentists

Yes the new mobile school dental service. They could only point out the 4 orthodontists in this area but not recommend a particular one.



Thanks for that BEVS I'll follow that up.
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 30th 2011, 6:13 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 4,797
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Re: A quick question re Dentists

I'm reeling from shock at the cost of dental treatments here in NZ. After a recent trip to the dentist it was suggested my 10 year old may need braces soon to correct crooked teeth, God help us. Can...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 25th 2011, 8:16 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,844
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Re: Transport / car advice

..why don't you come off the fence and just say what's bugging you:thumbsup:
I have to say that over the last 3 years I've also found the general standard of driving in NZ to be atrocious. Not...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 14th 2011, 9:21 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 8,903
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Re: Shipping

BEVS yes we have PR. Unfortunately I didn't insure the these items for the replacement value seeing as the items weren't replaceable anyway. Forced to put it down to experience in the end. One marine...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 14th 2011, 6:08 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 8,903
Posted By KiwiDreamer

Re: Shipping

Interesting thread. I moved with Crown.
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