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Forum: New Zealand
May 16th 2010, 4:03 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,567
Posted By steved44

Re: MV 'GBP' abandon ship?

Hi guys. This is something I've had my eye on for some time now. When Elaine and I got here in August '08 we got over 2.8 to the pound. Now it's hovering around 2.05. The UK's current National Debt...
Forum: New Zealand
May 20th 2009, 12:48 am
Replies: 10
Views: 847
Posted By steved44

Re: IT EOI with no IT Degree?

You make a good point. I think perhaps I will. When you put yours in, did you claim any experience under the Future Growth Area bit? I realise I can't claim for the LTSSL experience without a degree,...
Forum: New Zealand
May 19th 2009, 9:55 am
Replies: 10
Views: 847
Posted By steved44

Re: IT EOI with no IT Degree?

I agree with you entirely. If I had got myself a degree by the usual route it would by now be 35 years old and if, by chance, it happened to be in IT then whoopdy doo I'd now know all there is to...
Forum: New Zealand
May 19th 2009, 9:48 am
Replies: 10
Views: 847
Posted By steved44

Re: IT EOI with no IT Degree?

Nope. In 1974 I couldn't wait to get out into the big wide world and start earning. As for points, I believed up til a few hours ago that I have 85. Now however I suspect that I might qualify as...
Forum: New Zealand
May 19th 2009, 6:43 am
Replies: 10
Views: 847
Posted By steved44

IT EOI with no IT Degree?

I have been in NZ working in IT for 9 months now and know I can apply for PR in September. However, having looked on the INZ website and doing the points calculator it appears that I can put in an...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 2nd 2008, 5:38 am
Replies: 5
Views: 465
Posted By steved44

Re: Health Care IT support?

I'm also in IT but a totally different field. However, when I was seeking employment in NZ I found the link below very useful:

www.seek.co.nz

My field of expertise is relatively scarce in NZ...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 28th 2008, 9:10 am
Replies: 6
Views: 4,445
Posted By steved44

Re: Webcam freezing with Skype

Thanks Iain. With Vista I didn't think defragging was still necessary but I'll give it a go. Windows/Temp has just 2 files in it and I can't find a local settings/temp folder. I got a feeling Norton...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 28th 2008, 6:50 am
Replies: 13
Views: 994
Posted By steved44

The origin of a name

Can someone answer a couple of questions for me?

Just what exactly is manchester?

and...

Why in God's name is it called manchester?

Have you found any other naming oddities?
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 28th 2008, 6:47 am
Replies: 6
Views: 4,445
Posted By steved44

Webcam freezing with Skype

We use Skype with a webcam to keep in touch with the folks at home, but after a varying length of time, and with monotonous regularity, our webcam freezes up. We can still see and hear the other...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 10th 2008, 8:15 am
Replies: 3
Views: 564
Posted By steved44

Re: Will my router work here?

:ohmy: I am here Joshlin, so double thanks for the warning. Could've been embarassing. :o
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 10th 2008, 6:27 am
Replies: 3
Views: 564
Posted By steved44

Will my router work here?

Calling all techies! Come to that, calling all wireless broadband users!

While our main pc with all its associated electronic gubbins (including Belkin wireless router) continues to enjoy its...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 8th 2008, 8:47 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 5,735
Posted By steved44

Re: Are Kiwis the grinch?

As with so many things these days, it seems to me, this modern practice is simply a corruption of something far older and more meaningful. It's not an American conspiracy. Have a look at this and see...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 26th 2008, 8:56 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,914
Posted By steved44

Re: Do poms moan wherever they go?

Bloody hell, this is all a bit heavy for a Sunday evening isn't it?

And what has it all got to do with poms moaning anyway?
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 20th 2008, 9:58 am
Replies: 5
Views: 887
Posted By steved44

Re: Anyone fancy a decent pint?

Good man Al. It's a rotten job but someone's got to do it. I look forward to reading your findings. Browns Bay is a lot closer to me than Newmarket. Happy sampling!

Steve.
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 19th 2008, 6:17 am
Replies: 5
Views: 887
Posted By steved44

Anyone fancy a decent pint?

My wife and I have been here about 2 months now, and enjoy going out for a drink now and then. However, when I go out to the pub I always make a point of looking for the local brews and trying them....
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 10th 2008, 8:15 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,529
Posted By steved44

Re: Nothing to do?

Don't even get me started on the "psychological damage" that can be done by not winning. That's why we no longer have team sports at school. Like I said above, how in God's name did we ever run an...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 10th 2008, 9:40 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,529
Posted By steved44

Re: Nothing to do?

Hi Pixi-dust.

Green tent? Luxury! The tent my brother and I played in was my mum's clothes airer with my dad's RAF greatcoat draped over it.:D
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 10th 2008, 9:36 am
Replies: 172
Views: 9,891
Posted By steved44

Re: Who does not understand the negatives of NZ??

Research is vital, you're all right about that, and my wife and I did masses before we came out. We even did a recce when we came over for my job interviews. However, as someone once said to me...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 10th 2008, 8:59 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,529
Posted By steved44

Re: Nothing to do?

Well said. For me, the memories of sitting for hours on the M25, or taking in the sights of Waterloo station in the evening rush hour during a train drivers strike are still way too fresh. The...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 9th 2008, 8:09 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,279
Posted By steved44

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

Great news Phyllis, keeping my fingers crossed for yoy. :thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 8th 2008, 6:11 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,529
Posted By steved44

Nothing to do?

It makes me tired. Again and again I read posts here and there about there being nothing for young people to do here. It's not a New Zealand problem. I used to hear it for years back in the UK too....
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 6th 2008, 2:48 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,092
Posted By steved44

Re: Hi everyone

Hi Steve,

Can't see you having any trouble with your wife being a teacher. I was just short of points for the SMC thats why I need to secure a job first for a working visa.

We know that...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 6th 2008, 2:41 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,092
Posted By steved44

Re: Hi everyone

We certainly feel its right and if we are near Christchurch we will drop you a line. Thanks thats a very generous offer.

Hopefully be in touch soon.:thumbup:

Steve and Elaine
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 5th 2008, 6:34 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,092
Posted By steved44

Re: Hi everyone

Hi Steven,

Yes it sure is New Life New Zealand. We also went to one of their seminars at Coventry but had already decided that New Zealand was the place for us, so we signed up almost straight...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 5th 2008, 8:57 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,092
Posted By steved44

Re: Hi everyone

Hi Clair73,

Yes it's a mixture of wild excitement and deepest fear. Rollercoaster is a very apt description. As I type I'm awaiting a Skype call with a prospective employer next week, so fingers...
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