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Forum: New Zealand
Feb 11th 2011, 6:40 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 993
Posted By Batty

Re: Looking for donations

Jeez Bevs! I'm wavering between being terribly sorry and terribly impressed :)

I'm dreadfully short sighted, my brother's got the same eyesight (thanks Ma!) and he's got diabetes as well...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 11th 2011, 3:51 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,391
Posted By Batty

Re: What Bank?..

We use Westpac for bills and mortgage and ASB for our business and everyday stuff and I prefer ASB. I've no real reason to dislike Westpac but we've been with ASB since we got here in 2005 and have...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 11th 2011, 3:32 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 993
Posted By Batty

Looking for donations

Hi all - I work for Bayleys real estate and they are one of the main sponsors of Guide Dogs for the Blind in New Zealand. They're running a charity auction and I wondered if anyone on here would be...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 9th 2011, 1:58 pm
Replies: 135
Views: 11,737
Posted By Batty

Re: Boy racers, is it a big problem?

:rofl: love it!
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 3rd 2011, 7:44 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,392
Posted By Batty

Re: It wasn't meant to be like this!

My son (29) is in Ireland. I made the decision to leave once he'd graduated (in 2005) and that's exactly what happened. He's getting married this year and talking about going to live in San...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 3rd 2011, 7:17 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 770
Posted By Batty

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BATTY!

Aye - with 29 years experience :D
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 3rd 2011, 1:45 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 770
Posted By Batty

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BATTY!

Thanks guys :wub: it's been lovely so far anyway - it's a big one :eek:
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 27th 2011, 7:07 pm
Replies: 93
Views: 16,391
Posted By Batty

Re: Shopping for food in NZ...

There was an article a couple of weeks ago in the Herald about how the price of food is going to shoot up this year - here's something from yesterday...
Forum: NZ Update
Jan 27th 2011, 6:55 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 5,695
Posted By Batty

Re: Do I stay or do I go?

I've moved 'home' a couple of times because of going back on holiday.... I'd definitely go back for a short time first before burning my bridges here - as everyone coming this way is told.... it's...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 27th 2011, 6:36 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 4,281
Posted By Batty

Re: Please help!!!!!!

My hubby's 46 and he remembers in Upper Hutt when gang members were hard bar stewards! Times have changed though and I love to hear of the former tough guys who are trying to get the kids to go...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 27th 2011, 1:03 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,752
Posted By Batty

Re: Calling all Kiwi Sparkys!

Hi - I've sent you a PM with contact details for a company in Christchurch - good luck.
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 27th 2011, 12:48 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 4,281
Posted By Batty

Re: Please help!!!!!!

As the crow flies we live 5 minutes away from Kaipatiki Road and this is the first I've heard of Daniel Vae! :blink: Also, since the Killer Bees were active in Glenfield in 2008 they were clamped...
Forum: NZ Update
Jan 16th 2011, 2:31 pm
Replies: 70
Views: 18,323
Posted By Batty

Re: Now leaving NZ

I'm impressed :thumbsup: I'll do a warts n all (and there have been many warts) update one of these days ;)
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 16th 2011, 1:32 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,754
Posted By Batty

Re: Ladies & Gentlemen We Appear To Have A Leaker ...

AM, my advice for what it's worth - sell it as is, where is. A reclad may not take the stigma away (we had one that had been completely redone and still it didn't sell for a long long time because...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 15th 2011, 5:48 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 11,736
Posted By Batty

Re: Where to live - Auckland areas?

Have a look at Glenfield. It's famous for being THE average suburb in NZ. House rents/prices are reasonable, you're not far from the East Coast beaches (10 minutes drive) and it's close to the CBD...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 15th 2011, 4:49 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,763
Posted By Batty

Re: Positive Vibes Please

it's up to the individual. Lots of people who have never even heard of BE are having a great time in NZ - anyone who says a person is 'one of the few' who enjoy NZ are talking through their...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 7th 2011, 3:45 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 6,493
Posted By Batty

Re: Polynesian immigration to NZ

Your sentence should read "So many BRITISH people immigrate here because of its supposed Britishness"!
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 7th 2011, 2:01 pm
Replies: 587
Views: 97,621
Posted By Batty

Re: Other peoples noise and anti-social behaviours. Be warned . RANT

Vodoo? Oh I hope it gets resolved soon for you; it's flippin horrible.
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 2nd 2011, 2:36 pm
Replies: 176
Views: 45,934
Posted By Batty

Re: NZ 2010 Picture Thread...

Here's my panoramic shot :) It's Echo Crater at Waimangu Volcanic Valley near Rotorua.
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 2nd 2011, 1:41 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,730
Posted By Batty

Re: New Year Resolutions?

I've got 4 weeks to a big birthday and I'm determined to have lost weight by then!
Forum: NZ Update
Jan 2nd 2011, 12:57 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 8,527
Posted By Batty

Re: Second Thoughts 2 Months In...

oh too hot and bothered in Auckland and just plain grumpy - best left unsaid.
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 30th 2010, 5:40 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,043
Posted By Batty

Re: Christmas bonus?

Our company puts on a big party - bbq & all you can drink; our department has a lunch/evening party; our manager gives all the admin staff a gift bag and she also gave me a $50 Countdown voucher plus...
Forum: NZ Update
Dec 30th 2010, 8:12 am
Replies: 70
Views: 18,323
Posted By Batty

Re: Now leaving NZ

Better be careful or you'll be accused of being a happy clapper with your specs having a rosy hue to them! :rolleyes: Good on you and well done. I've done well here too - my first job when I...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 21st 2010, 8:18 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,320
Posted By Batty

Re: Eighth Christmas in NZ....

When we lived in Europe we choose whether or not we spent Christmas with my family. Sometimes we did, sometimes we went over on Boxing Day. No dramas. Here it's a whole different ball game. We HAVE...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 21st 2010, 8:01 pm
Replies: 456
Views: 56,688
Posted By Batty

Re: Scorching !

It's never affected me like this in other years - maybe because we had a more gradual lead up to it ........ in February! It's crazy weather all over the world - I suppose if we had the choice we'd...
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