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Forum: New Zealand
Apr 28th 2013, 10:49 am
Replies: 53
Views: 8,714
Posted By macslass

Re: Cost of living questionnaire

We are family of 6 (4 small kiddies) and we both work FT. Living in central Auckland. Loving it but living in nice area and hanging on by the skin of our teeth due to childcare costs.

Monthly...
Forum: New Zealand
May 23rd 2012, 10:21 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,341
Posted By macslass

Re: Family life in Auckland (and childcare)

Yep -Au Pair much cheaper - about $250 a week from what I saw. Not my bag but an option.
Forum: New Zealand
May 22nd 2012, 9:36 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,817
Posted By macslass

Re: cold last night?

We have a house with no heating in any shape or form and a window that won't shut in our bedroom (which is full of windows). The joy of renting......reminds me of Scotland
Forum: New Zealand
May 22nd 2012, 7:33 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,341
Posted By macslass

Re: Family life in Auckland (and childcare)

Almost 6 (Y1 at school), almost 4, just 2 and 7 months. Nanny is $19 an hour. For me to do the two drop offs and get to work by 8.30 (on the bus) was going to be a nightmare cos of the geography as...
Forum: New Zealand
May 22nd 2012, 10:13 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,341
Posted By macslass

Re: Family life in Auckland (and childcare)

I've just got here with 4 kids and am starting work in a couple of weeks in the CBD. Hubby works there too. I'm in St Heliers and love it - good commute into CBD. I'm finding childcare a bit...
Forum: New Zealand
May 1st 2012, 9:36 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,747
Posted By macslass

Re: whos moved their babies half way around the world?

Just moved 4 of mine 6 weeks ago - aged 5 down to baby. YES - life here with kids is much easier and they are loving it. They have got straight into the way of not wearing shoes and have settled...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 7th 2012, 9:57 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,572
Posted By macslass

Re: What to bring in our hold luggage - 2x23kg allowance each!

Watching with interest moonspinning as I've been sorting through junk tonight for out move in 5 weeks. Can I ask about your car seats - we have 3 to go but I didn't know I could get them on the plane...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 4th 2012, 12:49 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,845
Posted By macslass

Re: UK to NZ March 2012

Lucky escape - thought we may catch you in Heathrow. We're Singapore airlines. Us and 4 kids aged 5,3,almost 2 and 5 months. This is going to be the most traumatic 32 hours of my life I think.
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 4th 2012, 12:47 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,572
Posted By macslass

Re: What to bring in our hold luggage - 2x23kg allowance each!

jmh - I'm seriously worried about the bra thing to be honest. Give me some recommendations
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 4th 2012, 12:41 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,845
Posted By macslass

Re: UK to NZ March 2012

Clan McCauley leaving Edinburgh on 16th March arriving very early Sunday 18th March NZ time. Auckland bound.

God help you Stormer999 if you're on our flight!!
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 23rd 2012, 4:29 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,127
Posted By macslass

Re: Can anyone tell me about private nursery/daycare hours in NZ?

I'm definitely looking for free school which sounds like the finish at 3pm ones. I was hoping for devonport/belmont area to be close to the ferries although I know this is not cheap - any further up...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 22nd 2012, 8:27 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,127
Posted By macslass

Can anyone tell me about private nursery/daycare hours in NZ?

We have just received our visas (in 5 days - I'm amazed!!!) and are planning on moving to the North shore in Auckland in the spring. We're coming on a talent visa for my husband but I plan on...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 15th 2012, 9:06 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,952
Posted By macslass

Re: Should we bring a car?

Thanks all for your help. I thought there would be catches to it all but you've confirmed the details - agree that $55K is way too much to spend on a car but other half and I don't seem to agree on...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 14th 2012, 8:29 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,952
Posted By macslass

Re: Should we bring a car?

Thanks for your help on this one. We're driving a company car so that's going back but the 15% tax kills it off really. Husband seems keen on a Ford Territory in NZ - any thoughts or is there are...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 14th 2012, 10:22 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,952
Posted By macslass

Re: Should we bring a car?

Hire but we'd have to factor that into the cost comparison
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 14th 2012, 8:27 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,952
Posted By macslass

Should we bring a car?

we've had a quote to ship our house for a 20ft container. There are 6 of us and we currently can't all fit in our UK 5 seater but have been sticking our heads in the sand as we're moving over.
...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Dec 18th 2011, 10:48 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 546
Posted By macslass

What type of visa for the kids?

We're applying under the accredited employer scheme as hubby's been offered perm job in Auckland. We have 4 boys -5,3,20 months and 9 weeks. I can't seem to get a straight answer from Nz London (...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 12th 2011, 3:01 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 813
Posted By macslass

Re: Passing my medical - who decides and what's my odds?

Thanks - seeing my gp this week to get discharge letter to take along. Haven't been seen since then (6 months ago) so consultants obviously not concerned. How long do the immigration department...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 12th 2011, 1:08 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 813
Posted By macslass

Passing my medical - who decides and what's my odds?

Got my medical next week for my Visa. Think this could be the only sticking point for us as Husband has job offer.

I always have been (and am now) very healthy but I see the questionnaire asks...
Forum: New Zealand
May 6th 2011, 5:37 am
Replies: 10
Views: 898
Posted By macslass

Anyone emigrated with multiple toddlers and babies?

Starting new thread on this one. Just found out I'm 16 weeks pregnant with 4th son. Was planning on coming over with husbands work to Auckland in sept but now staying for birth with a view to...
Forum: New Zealand
May 6th 2011, 5:30 am
Replies: 13
Views: 4,561
Posted By macslass

Re: I've just found out I'm pregnant - can we still emigrate?

Bevs - will start a new thread for this one as u suggest. Got scan yesterday - bit shocked - 4th boy!!! And they could tell as I'm 16 weeks-honestly thought I'd just eaten too many Easter eggs. So...
Forum: New Zealand
May 5th 2011, 12:30 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 4,561
Posted By macslass

Re: I've just found out I'm pregnant - can we still emigrate?

Thanks everyone - ESP the long posting Alan. Faye - were thinking Auckland. Do you know how much it costs to dash into hospital for a couple of hours to pop a sprog? Sadly husband thinks it's all too...
Forum: New Zealand
May 4th 2011, 11:45 am
Replies: 13
Views: 4,561
Posted By macslass

I've just found out I'm pregnant - can we still emigrate?

Were planning on emigrating to Nz through my husbands company on a talent visa (24 months minimum) arriving about September. I've literally found out I'm pregnant (4th child - bit unplanned -eek!)....
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 12th 2011, 12:53 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,107
Posted By macslass

Job penrose so where do we live in Auckland?

Husband has possibility of job in penrose. We had wanted to live on the north shore but now concerned about the commute (would it be possible on a daily basis in rush hour?). So if not north shore...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 24th 2010, 4:42 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 481
Posted By macslass

North Shore - where to start? Schools I suppose?

Potentially heading to North shore for 2 years + (or indefinately). Have three little ones - at present oldest to start school in Scotland in August 2011.

Where would you recommend to live in...
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