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Forum: New Zealand
Apr 20th 2009, 8:52 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,020
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: Has anyone had any dealings with Montfort

Agreed!!!

So what exactly are u getting for this £900... only a book??

I dont think thats very good value for money really, especially in todays economic situation.

I found this Thread...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 13th 2009, 9:47 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 667
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: Booking a flight with one days notice

Sorry to hear of your loss.

My parents had to book an urgent flight from the UK to South Africa a few years ago. They called the airlines themselves (KLM and SAA) and were able to get a flight the...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 9th 2009, 6:55 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,155
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: Removal companies - any advice

Hey,

For a 20ft container, the cost is usually about £4000. There is also other costs that you cant plan for. MAF fees are one, there is a thread Here...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 8th 2009, 6:28 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 3,154
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: Money.....will we have enough for lots of shoes...?

Hey Shopperholic,

It is obvious that you realise that u aint gonna be well off in NZ and i think the fact that u know that will help alot.

Also if u are gonna work too that will help a little,...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 8th 2009, 10:05 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,486
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: How did you afford it?

Hey Karen,

Firstly Welcome :D

Many people fund their move to NZ via equity from their house sales or through having quite a bit of life savings to be able to use.

Like you we, as a family...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 29th 2009, 8:12 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,949
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: Takeaway food

Oh well,

Looks like we will need to learn to make our own :rofl:

I have mastered chinese, so i guess i better get the secret recipe's from our local indian before i come over :sneaky:
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 29th 2009, 11:49 am
Replies: 10
Views: 772
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: Plan B ?

Our plan B is very like Sue's! Go to NZ anyway, on a Visitors Visa for 3 months, try to get a job offer and apply for a work permit!

If that doesnt work there is always Plan C.... Try for OZ :D ...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 24th 2009, 6:51 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 445
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: IT Salary Info

Cool This is great!!! :thumbsup:

Hubby is in IT, so i'm sure he will find this really helpful! :D It will give him a good idea what to expect!

Thanks
Caz xx
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 23rd 2009, 9:06 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 2,640
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: House to sell...

I know how u feel!

We are in the same boat!!! All trying to reach the same shores lol

There have been houses in our area which have been on the market for 2 years... and still nothing!!!
...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 15th 2009, 11:03 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,179
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: 3 year parent/grandparent visitor visa ... erm

Agreed!!! Confused.com????

Everything i read seems to be contradictory :huh:

From what i have read now i believe that if you go on a visitors visa and stay for 9 months, you are not allowed to...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 14th 2009, 10:24 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,179
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: 3 year parent/grandparent visitor visa ... erm

Hey

It will be interesting to see if this is possible. :thumbsup:

When we get to NZ, my parents have agreed to come for 6 months at a time also... They pick my kids up from school and watch...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 10th 2009, 7:30 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,216
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: costs? - to main forum

Hey Phyl,

Just a quick question :D If you dont mind ;)

Who did u use for shipping? We have had a few quotes, but they are all around the £4k mark for a 20ft container!!

I really dont think...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 7th 2009, 4:09 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,384
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: OZ or NZ

I agree!!!

NZ for us because OZ has deadly "everything" :rofl: I wouldnt be able to relax and let my kids outside to play.

Plus even tho i like warm weather.. i am not sure i could work in it...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Mar 6th 2009, 6:41 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,407
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: Criminal past comes back to haunt us!

Hey

Dont they put that down to being young and stupid?? :p

Lets face it many many people commit petty crimes, especially when they are young and i think they only take it seriously if a jail...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Mar 5th 2009, 9:38 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,093
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: To fat for NZ????

Your BMI is not a good calculator for how unhealthy, unfit or even how fat you are.

BMI is basically a calculation of your body mass and this does not take into account the amount of muscle or fat...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 4th 2009, 10:23 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,091
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: wish i hadnt come on here!!!

Hey,

Like Jennifer said, dont listen to alot of the rubbish.

I too felt like that at first, when it was all doom and gloom... Mainly the "dont come to NZ " comments and alot of the stuff about...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Mar 4th 2009, 4:26 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,091
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: Blood tests through GP

Hey

I am unsure why the GP cant check ALT, maybe its something to do with the labs the bloods are sent to!

However i am sure all basic blood tests include AST AST and GGT. Well the results i...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 4th 2009, 11:00 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,326
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: Bank loans for cars???

Haha that reminds me of my stay in South Africa. There were actually cars taped together with Duct Tape lol



No it really isnt necessary, but sometimes compulsory lol My almost 5 yr old megane...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 4th 2009, 8:07 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,326
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: Bank loans for cars???

I kinda agree....

If you are a car person (as i am) and like you say, you have a secure job and are able to make the monthly payments then go for it!!! Although the monthly payments do become...
Forum: Immigration, Citizenship and Visas (NZ)
Mar 3rd 2009, 9:02 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 477
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: Visa Costs & where to head to

Hi Claire,

Check out the NZ immigration site here (http://www.immigration.govt.nz/)

It will give u an idea of what visa to apply for etc.

The costs depend on the visa type also.

As for...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 3rd 2009, 7:56 pm
Replies: 107
Views: 21,462
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: Gangs in NZ

Well i will feel just at home ther then :rofl:
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 3rd 2009, 7:30 pm
Replies: 107
Views: 21,462
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: Gangs in NZ

For a minute there i thought you were talking about Glasgow!!!

Glasgow, the place where people get knee capped and dumped outside hospitals, where your neighbour keeps explosives in their loft,...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 3rd 2009, 6:16 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 703
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: Luggage Allowance...

Hey

I have been looking into this. As so has my friend who is emigrating in 10 weeks :blink:

If you fly with Emirates, they will give you 50kg. Provided you show them your visas and if it is...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 2nd 2009, 12:41 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,056
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: to take out furniture or buy everything out there?!!

I think you are right... you need to make sure everything is sorted and you are happy with the decisions. And i have taken Sparkie's comments on board too.

Personally i think we are gonna do half...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 1st 2009, 6:28 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 1,872
Posted By Yummy_Mummy

Re: Not sure what to do for best!

(sorry to the OP for the hijack):p

Hey D,

Just a quick question...

We intend to settle in Paraparaumu, I see thats where you are! My eldest daughter is 9 (almost 10). You said that your...
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