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Forum: NZ Update
Jan 24th 2014, 6:23 pm
Replies: 117
Views: 26,633
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Finally an update

Don't worry - we're not going anywhere in a hurry!
Forum: NZ Update
Jan 24th 2014, 7:46 am
Replies: 117
Views: 26,633
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Finally an update

Awwww BB, it's so hard isn't it. I have phases where it's okay, then not, then really not.

I really love the UK and all that it offers, but in my heart I am a kiwi and I feel out of place. I...
Forum: NZ Update
Jan 23rd 2014, 9:54 pm
Replies: 117
Views: 26,633
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Finally an update

Time for the next instalment.

Well, Christmas is over and we are in the January slump!

Life is progressing, we are getting "settled". Have rented a great house (modern, big, on a quiet modern...
Forum: NZ Update
Dec 9th 2013, 7:55 am
Replies: 30
Views: 4,671
Posted By dannigirl

Re: An Update From Me - NZ/UK/CoL

Great update Davros. I was wondering where you had got to. Sorry for the loss in your family, hard times to have to travel for a bereavement.

I agree with everything you say in your post. There...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 5th 2013, 9:18 am
Replies: 54
Views: 4,225
Posted By dannigirl

Re: 20% of children living in poverty in NZ

It is indeed a global problem. I was surprised by the I guess what you describe as "the working poor" in NZ. Working hard, being paid low wages and scraping by. Life is a real grind. Mind you,...
Forum: NZ Update
Nov 13th 2013, 11:12 am
Replies: 117
Views: 26,633
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Finally an update

Well....having taken a bit of a break from BE I am back for my last instalment!


Drumroll.........we are back in the UK, Cardiff to be exact......and so far it's been wonderful (apart from...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 28th 2013, 8:14 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,212
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Time out

Oh need to PM too BB...5th birthday party celebrations have rather taken over this week!
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 28th 2013, 7:39 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,212
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Time out

Totally agree with you Mablep - it really gets on my wick too. I totally get the negative stuff about NZ, I really do, but the personal insults about our accents, our inability to have a sense of...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 24th 2013, 7:50 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,710
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Awesome Kiwi Cusine

Lamb

Ginger crunch OMG :thumbsup:

Mussels

Crayfish

Cheese rolls
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 23rd 2013, 2:20 pm
Replies: 73
Views: 10,365
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Weird Kiwi Cusine

Creamed honey - yum
Creamed sweet corn - yum
Mince and cheese pies - yum


Yep, it appears I am still a (heathen) kiwi!
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 23rd 2013, 2:18 pm
Replies: 73
Views: 10,365
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Weird Kiwi Cusine

You lot don't know good cuisine if it hit you on the head;)

Nothing wrong with a good old hotdog. Love mutton birds but they must be salted.

Don't like asparagus rolls - think they appeal more...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 23rd 2013, 2:14 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,327
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Newbie asking for a bit of advice

Hi OP,

I am a NZ qualified SW, kiwi and have just returned from living and working as a SW in London for 11 years.

Have alook in the Child, Youth and Family website, there is a section for...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 22nd 2013, 9:47 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,023
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Spring is here!

Now now you JAFA :p. what would you all do if we didn't grow copious amounts of blimmin' swede down here! :eek: swede purée smudged on a plate for $200 anyone?
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 22nd 2013, 9:25 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,023
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Spring is here!

Give me a chance will ya! we're still fresh off the boat. Will be doing exactly that this year in our lovely big glasshouse :thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 22nd 2013, 8:06 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,023
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Spring is here!

Price of tomatoes is coming down! :thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 22nd 2013, 8:52 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,141
Posted By dannigirl

Re: More doom for first house buyers

Aside from Auckland and Chch the rest of NZ is not in a bubble! I think it is sensible to take into consideration other debt when you purchase a house, people forget you have to service a mortgage. ...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 19th 2013, 1:55 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,159
Posted By dannigirl

Re: America's Cup

That is so not true. I think "most kiwis" get that no-one else in the world cares about the racing, but I think it's quite exciting. I'm loving it! Are you always so grumpy?! :eek:
Forum: NZ Update
Sep 12th 2013, 1:24 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,602
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Pass the pineapple lumps.

Oh BB I am in tears. I sooooooo know how you are feeling and so much resonates for me.

Blimmin' lovely to have ou back on NZ shores though. Big hugs all round for you all:wub::wub:
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 12th 2013, 1:19 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,159
Posted By dannigirl

Re: America's Cup

Must admit I'm not really into it, but the recent coverage has caught my eye. I love being able to watch (Or listen with half an ear whilst getting kids ready).

I watched this morning as I...
Forum: NZ Update
Sep 11th 2013, 7:29 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,570
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Month update: its been a helluva roller coaster!

Really great update! You have been through so much, so pleased your husband now has a job!

I was in Bluff a couple of weeks ago, was a glorious day down South and was pleasantly surprised to see...
Forum: NZ Update
Sep 7th 2013, 7:53 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 10,431
Posted By dannigirl

Re: I am going to say I want to leave

I think it matters quite a lot for lots of people. I love the weather here, really love the open, blue skies. Weather has been pretty fantastic down in Dunedin, mild winter and we are getting some...
Forum: NZ Update
Sep 4th 2013, 12:42 pm
Replies: 117
Views: 26,633
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Finally an update

Mmmmm quite a bit, even if we sell for what we bought at we'd be about 20,000 down, plus we have to pay to get back to the UK, which in the grand scheme of things we could probably justify if we were...
Forum: NZ Update
Sep 2nd 2013, 1:02 pm
Replies: 117
Views: 26,633
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Finally an update

Thanks! Main reason was missing family back in the UK and lots of other little things. Thing is wherever we are we're bound to have some issues, homesickness or other problems/struggles.

House...
Forum: NZ Update
Sep 2nd 2013, 12:56 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 10,431
Posted By dannigirl

Re: I am going to say I want to leave

Totally get your dilemma Luke (and Jo). Love the attitude that you are taking the next step forward.

I wholeheartedly agree with you about the family aspect, good and supportive family is a lot...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 21st 2013, 12:48 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 3,125
Posted By dannigirl

Re: Thinking of upping and moving to New Zealand

I don't think ou have anything to lose by coming on a WHV. Like Catcha says, you have to make the most of whilst you're still eligible. Only thing is would you be too worried if you didn't manage...
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