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Forum: New Zealand

Feb 1st 2006, 9:22 pm

Replies: 116

Why we won't be emigrating to New Zealand

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Posted By scracha

Re: Why we won't be emigrating to New Zealand

Not inspiring scenically? Completely disagree. It's breathtaking in many places and certainly inspiring.

Culturally: Per head of population there are more cultures here than just about any...

Forum: New Zealand

Feb 1st 2006, 5:19 pm

Replies: 116

Why we won't be emigrating to New Zealand

Views: 14,045

Posted By scracha

Re: Why we won't be emigrating to New Zealand

I'd agree on that point. Had a "debate" with a kiwi mate the other day about how crazy it was not to have regular trains from Auckland to Hamilton. "But it's only an hour's drive" was her response....

Forum: New Zealand

Jan 31st 2006, 10:40 pm

Replies: 116

Why we won't be emigrating to New Zealand

Views: 14,045

Posted By scracha

Re: Why we won't be emigrating to New Zealand

I think you're spot on. I'm in my late 20's and there's no way I could afford a house in the UK (9 times annual wage). Rent, council tax and commuting costs were swallowing up most of my wages and...

Forum: New Zealand

Jan 31st 2006, 7:53 am

Replies: 116

Why we won't be emigrating to New Zealand

Views: 14,045

Posted By scracha

Re: Why we won't be emigrating to New Zealand

Was your question aimed at me or ShortFatBloke (whom you quoted at length again) ?

Forum: New Zealand

Jan 29th 2006, 8:07 pm

Replies: 116

Why we won't be emigrating to New Zealand

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Posted By scracha

Re: Why we won't be emigrating to New Zealand

Computer repairs and training, only been doing it for a couple of months and the actual "shop front" open next week. I had no intention of doing so but I've gotta earn a living. Girlfriend and I...

Forum: New Zealand

Jan 28th 2006, 7:37 pm

Replies: 116

Why we won't be emigrating to New Zealand

Views: 14,045

Posted By scracha

Re: Why we won't be emigrating to New Zealand

Have you been back to the UK lately? I keep reading the kiwi motorcycle magazine's bleating about the condition of the roads out here. Yes there's gravel and overbanding but nothing like the...

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