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Forum: New Zealand
Mar 15th 2022, 10:34 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 8,117
Posted By ohnojo

Re: Where to live?

kaiapoi in North Canterbury ticks all of those boxes
Forum: NZ Update
Feb 6th 2019, 8:14 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 6,084
Posted By ohnojo

Re: 10 years

Congratulations! Its 18 years for us now, from Auckland to Christchurch to earthquakes to just outside
Christchurch. It's all good !
Forum: New Zealand
May 13th 2014, 11:43 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,649
Posted By ohnojo

Re: Anyone lived in Christchurch and Auckland?

Hi ( Also from Bristol originally ! ) We lived in Auckland for 5 happy years and have been in ChCh for the last 7 years due to husbands work.
As you're already aware of and accepting of the...
Forum: NZ Update
Jan 8th 2012, 7:56 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,951
Posted By ohnojo

Re: First month in ChCh.

Hi. We live not far from Bower Ave. I just wanted to say welcome to ChCh and I enjoyed reading your positive post :)
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 12th 2009, 11:15 am
Replies: 10
Views: 771
Posted By ohnojo

Re: Auckland Hotel

If you want a bit of luxury the Westin is fantastic, you walk along the viaduct into the city so it's really handy.
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 12th 2009, 11:13 am
Replies: 10
Views: 738
Posted By ohnojo

Re: Small break on Sunday... But where??

Rotorua's a great idea as they have a great spa complex so you can soothe those muscles after your run :)
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 6th 2009, 12:34 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,247
Posted By ohnojo

Re: Daft teenagers!

My teen rang me from his mobile while he was in the supermarket to ask where they kept the cocoa. Didn't cross his mind to ask one of the staff in the shop 'cause Mum knows everything right ? PS: ...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 4th 2009, 10:22 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,289
Posted By ohnojo

Re: Christchurch?

Having lived in Auckland and Christchurch I'd say that Auckland is definately more friendly and laid back. As expected, ChCh is colder in the winter but summers seem nicer because you don't get the...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 4th 2009, 10:18 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,074
Posted By ohnojo

Re: Going home for christmas & new year

Yay ! That's great - you'll have a ball :thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 13th 2009, 10:36 am
Replies: 2
Views: 602
Posted By ohnojo

Re: Pension Transfers

We transfered ours through Britannia financial services. They made it easy but of course charged for the privilage. That was 6 years ago now so I expect there are other companies doing the same...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 3rd 2009, 3:29 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,188
Posted By ohnojo

Re: Ferrymead Christchurch versus Albany/Kumeu Auckland.....which one would you choos

We've lived close to both of these areas and they are very different - Ferrymead on the South island will have you very close to the beaches, and Kumeu - West of Auckland is more countryside /...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 16th 2009, 4:05 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 672
Posted By ohnojo

Re: Big Wednesday

We'd probably give most of it away - there's no fun being the only " Rich " in the village ( I imagine ! )
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 18th 2009, 9:56 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 694
Posted By ohnojo

Re: Maruia springs

Hope you have a great time, we're taking some visiting family to Hanmer in a couple of weeks time so will be sure to take our own custard squares !
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 6th 2009, 5:03 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,163
Posted By ohnojo

Re: Recommend hairdresser Christchurch please

I've been to a few in Christchurch and have finally found the best !!

Simply Red Hair Design in New Brighton Mall, I've had my hair done by both Roxanna, and Emma and they're both really good. ...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 4th 2009, 8:04 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By ohnojo

Re: Auckland hotels

The Westin on Lighter Quay in Auckland is fantastic - also swanky and flash ! You can walk from there along the viaduct into town in about 5 mins.
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 2nd 2009, 8:10 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,354
Posted By ohnojo

Re: Here we go again - aaaaagh!

I would think that NZ is an easier country to live in comfort wise as we don't get the extremes of weather and environment. It must be really hard going about your everyday working life in temps of...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 25th 2009, 8:29 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,773
Posted By ohnojo

Re: need a decent womens' hairdresser's in Christchurch!

I was going to jump in and recommend mine as they are great but they're not in the city.
Ah well - if you fancy a drive to the sea side they're in New Brighton called " Simply Red " really up to...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 19th 2009, 2:50 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 372
Posted By ohnojo

ChCh Carpet Tinters ?

Hi - Does anyone know of anyone who tints / dyes carpets in Christchurch ? I can only find companies that operate on the North Island.
Thanks
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Forum: New Zealand
Jan 5th 2009, 8:27 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,195
Posted By ohnojo

Re: New Years Eve Plans?

No - share it !!
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 10th 2008, 1:11 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,283
Posted By ohnojo

Re: Christmas Gift Ideas

Yes, there's one in the city centre, also one in Northlands Mall I think. It always smells lovely walking past their shops :thumbup:
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 26th 2008, 6:59 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,011
Posted By ohnojo

Re: medication for anxiety will they let me in

OH was on long term meds for anxiety when we moved to NZ and it wasn't an issue. You don't need to worry
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 26th 2008, 6:57 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,322
Posted By ohnojo

Re: A Dangerous Question...

Yes, she is :)
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 15th 2008, 6:39 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,186
Posted By ohnojo

Re: M&S Now Delivers to NZ

If you want M&S shoes try No1 Shoe Warehouse !
I bought a pair of high heeled sling backs from there last week for $14.99 and they say Marks And Spencer on the bottom ( I couldn't believe my eyes !!)
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 7th 2008, 1:08 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 5,043
Posted By ohnojo

Re: Are the schools as bad as i've read

We've been more than happy with our sons education in NZ. We moved here when he was 10, and he is about to leave at age 18 with university entrance so has been through primary, intermediate and high...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 1st 2008, 3:48 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 4,084
Posted By ohnojo

Re: 3 years in - some rambling thoughts!

Hey - congratulations to you all :)
It was 7 years for us in July - makes me feel old ! Getting citizenship and going along to the ceremony were very happy and proud moments , especially as we had...
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