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Forum: NZ Update
May 27th 2014, 12:52 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,733
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Notes from a new country

Brilliant and insightful update Clappy. I can relate to a lot of what you say.

Congrats on your citizenship :thumbsup:
Forum: NZ Update
May 22nd 2014, 7:09 pm
Replies: 117
Views: 26,633
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Finally an update

Look, it certainly was not a deciding factor in moving back to the UK from NZ..but the reality is in NZ is that it is much smaller. Smaller job market, maybe there would be restrictions if our...
Forum: NZ Update
May 22nd 2014, 5:49 pm
Replies: 117
Views: 26,633
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Finally an update

No it's not all schools but the challenge is finding the good schools. We've already had incorrect/false information about the current school. All the good primary schools are over subscribed and...
Forum: NZ Update
May 21st 2014, 10:11 pm
Replies: 117
Views: 26,633
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Finally an update

Just read the previous update and it is quite similar - ha sorry! But this is where we are and out thought processes (and it is good to get it all out of my head).
Forum: NZ Update
May 21st 2014, 10:08 pm
Replies: 117
Views: 26,633
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Finally an update

Well here comes my next instalment.....

Life is trundling along here. We are still renting and still not ready to put down any firm roots as we're both unsure about what we want.

I'll start...
Forum: NZ Update
May 21st 2014, 9:02 pm
Forum: New Zealand
May 21st 2014, 9:01 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 4,620
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Living in NZ and missing family

Hi Leo,

Such a tough situation for you. I don't think anyone who hasn't experienced homesickness can truly understand how difficult and draining it can be. It is so hard and takes up a lot of...
Forum: NZ Update
May 21st 2014, 8:43 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 4,117
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Where have I been?

Wowsers - what a journey you have been on! Tough start to life in NZ. Wishing you all the best for the future! :thumbsup:
Forum: NZ Update
May 21st 2014, 8:40 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,504
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Big Stuey update - also into his 10th year. :-)

Yep, new "immigration" rules are proving quite difficult for British people with non British spouses!

Anyway, OP - good luck! Great update, how do you find the Deep South after Auckland?!?!
Forum: NZ Update
Apr 5th 2014, 7:34 am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,689
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Hello from Christchurch

Great update, so pleased that you feel better in Chch. Provincial/small town NZ is not for everyone! All the best with your new start.
Apr 3rd 2014, 10:31 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,789
Posted By dannigirl

Re: last minute jitters, anyone else?

That is a lot Ble. I think we paid $10k for a 20ft NZ to UK with Crown who are considered one of the more expensive companies. We had a three bed house although we did leave lots of our ikea...
Forum: NZ Update
Mar 30th 2014, 8:00 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,502
Posted By dannigirl

Re: 10 years!

Brill update!
Forum: NZ Update
Mar 19th 2014, 8:44 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,763
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Probation period.

Brill news for you Stormer, love your positivity, it's very infectious.

On a side note, BB are you only mid-30s? So wise, and yet so young. Not sure why but I imagined you being a bit older...
Forum: NZ Update
Mar 19th 2014, 8:40 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,287
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Things come in threes

Gee whizz, you've been through a lot. Hoping it continues to get better!
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 1st 2014, 7:28 am
Replies: 12
Views: 900
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Guess what I did today

Congratulations!!!:drinkwine:
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 11th 2014, 7:47 am
Replies: 25
Views: 2,296
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Argh ! Pesky sandflies.

Yep, something to do with Vitamin B I think.
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 8th 2014, 7:17 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,342
Posted By dannigirl

Re: I bought a top loader.

BB you need help! Is there a rehab for laundry addictions?
Forum: NZ Update
Jan 31st 2014, 10:22 am
Replies: 117
Views: 26,633
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Finally an update

Yes to a wobble wobble section/thread. I would surely be there on a daily basis. My wibbles and wobbles mainly flit around three themed wibble wobbles.....

1. Living in Cardiff, enjoying the...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 31st 2014, 10:03 am
Replies: 44
Views: 10,597
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Wanted Down Under - eeek

Purrballcan't find a link for the kiwi expat but it was episode 4 I think. Schnell family from Northern Island
Forum: NZ Update
Jan 31st 2014, 1:47 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,467
Posted By dannigirl

Re: 9 months in: here's to a much better 2014!

Oh and your blog is fab, just watching the house vids now!
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 31st 2014, 1:43 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,439
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Scrimper City

C'mon you can't give us the shopping list and not tell us what your menu is!:p

Does that include lunches and do you have a coffee addiction to feed?
Forum: NZ Update
Jan 31st 2014, 1:40 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,467
Posted By dannigirl

Re: 9 months in: here's to a much better 2014!

Brilliant update! You have had such a hard road, fingers crossed that your path is a bit smoother from now on.

So glad for you that your dad has visited.

Keep the updates coming, and congrats...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 31st 2014, 1:36 am
Replies: 44
Views: 10,597
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Wanted Down Under - eeek

Think you're spot on Purrball about this couple. In my view they had a pretty good set up in the UK (albeit, he was apparently burnt out from his city job). With both of their families in the UK I...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 31st 2014, 1:30 am
Replies: 44
Views: 10,597
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Wanted Down Under - eeek

There was another valuation on the house of £380,000...and the house was outside Brighton. Lovely inside, but hideous new build. I agree though, seems good value compared to some of the Auckland...
Forum: NZ Update
Jan 30th 2014, 6:34 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,269
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Now it is my turn :)

Good for you Assanah. Great to hear your update, all the best for the future :thumbsup:
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