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Forum: New Zealand
Sep 10th 2012, 6:54 am
Replies: 264
Views: 23,489
Posted By phyns

Re: worried about emigrating

Pinky2, chick a dee was being factual. You can't take up gainful employment or start an apprenticeship on a 6 months visitors visa which is all you can get if you just turn up. You will also need to...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 10th 2012, 12:39 am
Replies: 264
Views: 23,489
Posted By phyns

Re: worried about emigrating

Worth having a read though this thread http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=503750

This may also be interesting...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 5th 2012, 5:46 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,472
Posted By phyns

Re: Booing at the paralymics

Yeah it's scary here. Never have I known a bigger bunch if muppets in politics (although some of the decisions in NZ poitics seems to take the cake).

Labour f**k it up, tories f**k it up a bit...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 4th 2012, 8:06 am
Replies: 48
Views: 5,787
Posted By phyns

Re: Cost of petrol in NZ

Most things in NZ are expensive but fuel, while still expensive is cheaper in NZ when compared to the average salary in NZvUK.

sorry, not trying to start a debate but your £2.29 in the UK comment...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 3rd 2012, 12:00 am
Replies: 5
Views: 934
Posted By phyns

Re: UK Passport renewal

Hi, If you send them back to the UK there is a wee bit of a back log at the moment. We just got our sons and did the post office check option. It normally takes 2 weeks but at the moment is taking 6...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 2nd 2012, 9:55 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 4,004
Posted By phyns

Re: One month in NZ - my impressions

dannigirl. Great post. You pretty much summed up how I feel. When are you returning home?
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 1st 2012, 8:52 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 4,145
Posted By phyns

Re: Waikatoguy's Great Grocery Shop Comparison

I hope that one day NZ will take a leaf out of the UK book and make most non processed food VAT (GST) free.
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 1st 2012, 1:47 am
Replies: 51
Views: 6,057
Posted By phyns

Re: Where does everyone live

I have 2 business ( founded one but have since brought on investors so am a partner rather than outright owner).
One making skis registered in England and Wales but mainly based out in Chamonix and...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 31st 2012, 11:17 pm
Replies: 123
Views: 14,878
Posted By phyns

Re: Is NZ really that bad?

Yeah I've never understood the love for the things you mention. I love NZ Marmite and Peanut slabs but the rest I'll leave to the more patriot kiwis.:)
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 31st 2012, 10:56 pm
Replies: 123
Views: 14,878
Posted By phyns

Re: Is NZ really that bad?

Assanah, last time i was in Munich I was amazed at the food. Very nice and in the supermarket nice beer as 25c a bottle.

I will miss German food when I return home.
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 31st 2012, 10:51 pm
Replies: 84
Views: 8,705
Posted By phyns

Re: Positive post only !!!!!

This is based on a totally personal view so I'm aware it will not apply to others.

I'm into whitewater kayaking and SUPs, skiing and mountain biking. The central north is where I call home as my...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 31st 2012, 10:44 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 4,145
Posted By phyns

Re: Waikatoguy's Great Grocery Shop Comparison

Wee bit off topic but I've found the site below handy to decide what to bring from the UK.

http://www.priceme.co.nz/
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 31st 2012, 5:58 am
Replies: 123
Views: 14,878
Posted By phyns

Re: Is NZ really that bad?

Oh...and don't let anyone tell you pineapple lumps and minties are iconic kiwi sweets. They're shit!!:huh:
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 31st 2012, 4:07 am
Replies: 123
Views: 14,878
Posted By phyns

Re: Is NZ really that bad?

Negatives....Car insurance not compulsory, poor public transport outside off main cities, expensive food and utilities (this is a trade off. You can have a big population with big buying power and...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 28th 2012, 11:28 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 3,688
Posted By phyns

Re: Shortland Street

PS Shortland Street sucks
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 28th 2012, 11:25 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 3,688
Posted By phyns

Re: Shortland Street

I hold a British passport an intend to leave the UK so please don't pull the "this is a british expat forum card".

One of the biggest grips i hear from locals around here is that the foreigners...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 28th 2012, 7:11 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 3,688
Posted By phyns

Re: Shortland Street

Damn I hope you are not typical of expats in NZ. Remember you are a part of NZ so by your own definition does that make you not very talented?
Nah, you make a great town crier. Give you a bell so...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 21st 2012, 10:21 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 5,823
Posted By phyns

Re: Your attitude

Yup, In life there are plonkers. No matter where they come from.
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 21st 2012, 9:02 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 5,823
Posted By phyns

Re: Your attitude

Thanks, I just pissed myself laughing:thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 19th 2012, 5:22 pm
Replies: 69
Views: 8,076
Posted By phyns

Re: Would I move to NZ tomorrow if I knew what I know now?

I mean if you were raised within an out door lifestyle in general. Many countries can offer that and it's more about location in general.

Germany is a great country, from what I've seen and my...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 18th 2012, 10:47 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 5,823
Posted By phyns

Re: Your attitude

Sorry to hear what happened to your business in the UK. That sucks (and scares me as I'm only bringing 1 of my 2 business back to NZ)
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 18th 2012, 10:44 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 4,128
Posted By phyns

Re: Most unwelcome IMPORT to NZ

snaps, I know some people are anti caravans but with the price of caravans in NZ you're prob making a wise move. Just be careful towing. We are shit drivers and inpatient drivers. Especially passing...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 18th 2012, 8:47 pm
Replies: 69
Views: 8,076
Posted By phyns

Re: Would I move to NZ tomorrow if I knew what I know now?

Fair. I must admit that I have rose tinted glasses. Now I live just outside Bradford which is close to how you describe Levin. Bloody boy racers all night, a binge drinking culture, kids dropping...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 18th 2012, 7:35 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 6,057
Posted By phyns

Re: Where does everyone live

"the only problem!!!!" bloody hell it's got more wrong with it than that. Actually I love the place but that's because I find the terrain fun (I'm into kayaking, rafting moutain biking and skiing)....
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 18th 2012, 2:33 am
Replies: 69
Views: 8,076
Posted By phyns

Re: Would I move to NZ tomorrow if I knew what I know now?

Browner_ Damn....sucks to be you. Never mind, seems like you have no option near you to do anything about it.

Gotta run, there's a nice country pub around the corner I want to visit.
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