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Forum: Australia
Aug 29th 2003, 7:41 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 3,749
Posted By oz-nz donkey

Re: NZ or OZ?

We lived for 2 years in Perth and moved to NZ in April this year, my personal opinion is definately NZ!

Perth does have a warmer climate and some beautiful beaches, but the old saying that it is...
Forum: Australia
Aug 16th 2003, 7:11 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,025
Posted By oz-nz donkey

Re: Look what fell out of my pants! (a spider)

I got stung by a scorpion earlier in the year, I wonder what that would have been like if that had been in your underpants!
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 11th 2003, 6:29 am
Replies: 105
Views: 7,397
Posted By oz-nz donkey

At least he has work, which despite searching...

At least he has work, which despite searching from us, we never got more than 3 months worth in the whole time we were in Perth.
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 11th 2003, 6:24 am
Replies: 105
Views: 7,397
Posted By oz-nz donkey

Glad that you found work so quickly and enjoying...

Glad that you found work so quickly and enjoying it, it really does make it easier to settle when things work out well.
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 11th 2003, 6:06 am
Replies: 105
Views: 7,397
Posted By oz-nz donkey

Thanks for that interesting banter chaps,...

Thanks for that interesting banter chaps, however, as the economics for my family are faring considerably better here in NZ, and this occured within 2 weeks of arriving as opposed to the no go...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 11th 2003, 12:03 am
Replies: 105
Views: 7,397
Posted By oz-nz donkey

I'm waiting!

I'm waiting!
Forum: Australia
Aug 11th 2003, 12:00 am
Replies: 5
Views: 709
Posted By oz-nz donkey

Re: UK/WA Driving licence

Don't worry, the theory test is a piece of cake! One thing the guy in the test centre told us quietly was to remember that you give way to cars from the right on an unmarked road (that came in...
Forum: Australia
Aug 10th 2003, 11:46 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 500
Posted By oz-nz donkey

We took 25 boxes and nothing else! (except for...

We took 25 boxes and nothing else! (except for the kids!)

I wish that we had taken a few more blankets and winter clothing, it does get cold in the winter! If you have heaters, take them, you will...
Forum: Australia
Aug 10th 2003, 11:33 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,639
Posted By oz-nz donkey

Talking We lived in Perth for two years and never got...

We lived in Perth for two years and never got used to the heat!

Wellington is rather cooler!

Just make sure you get somewhere with Air Con!

Helen
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 10th 2003, 11:24 pm
Replies: 105
Views: 7,397
Posted By oz-nz donkey

Perth VS New Zealand

Has anyone else migrated to Perth only to find things didn't work out as expected? We had 2 years there and things went from bad to worse, we have since moved onto New Zealand to find things have...
Forum: Australia
Jun 27th 2003, 9:37 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 574
Posted By oz-nz donkey

Hi Karen Sorry I have not been able to get...

Hi Karen

Sorry I have not been able to get next door, sorting last minute arrangements before I engage in the world of the employed ie a final last supper with a friend! however as I do need to...
Forum: Australia
Jun 26th 2003, 11:09 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 574
Posted By oz-nz donkey

[QUOTE]Originally posted by xpat19 Hi,...

[QUOTE]Originally posted by xpat19


Hi, remember this is our own story and I am sure that others will have had a better deal of the cards, so please remember that this is OUR opinion only.
...
Forum: Australia
Jun 25th 2003, 10:19 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 574
Posted By oz-nz donkey

Just being nosey, I take it you have been to NZ? ...

Just being nosey, I take it you have been to NZ? When are you looking to come? What job do you do?

We are driving up to Auckland for a long weekend in the hols (around 2 weeks time), staying...
Forum: Australia
Jun 25th 2003, 9:56 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 574
Posted By oz-nz donkey

I shall get on to it later today and quizz her...

I shall get on to it later today and quizz her till she is blue in the face!

Are you moving to Auckland then?

It is definately working out for us better in Wellington than Oz together with the...
Forum: Australia
Jun 25th 2003, 9:42 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 574
Posted By oz-nz donkey

Re: Childcare in NZ advice please?

Hi

I recently moved from Perth to Wellington and like you my kids now aged 6 and 11 have been to a childminder in Guernsey (our original home!) and the afterschool/holiday care in both Perth and...
Forum: Australia
Jun 24th 2003, 4:36 am
Replies: 0
Views: 378
Posted By oz-nz donkey

Smile Contacts in Wellington

Hi We are a family of 4, originally from Guernsey, moved to Perth in April 2003. Unfortunately it did not work out for us there mainly due to the heat and the lack of work opportunities.

We have...
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