uk to nz

**goaters** · 30th June 2005, 04:05

Hi i`m looking for some help and advice, at the moment i live on the Isle of Arran in the west coast of Scotland and me and my partner would very much like to live and work in Newzealand, the climate and way of life look to be better than here in the uk.
And my bikes wont rust as much.
Has anyone on this site made a similar move.

Thanks Nick

**Jantar** · 30th June 2005, 04:22

Welcome to the site goaters,

TOADS moved over here from the UK about 18 months ago.

Lewis_Walker has recently (or is still in the process) moved over here.

You'll find them in the membership list.

Now take my advice and don't even consider moving here just yet. There is snow down to low levels and a bloody cold SW wind howling through. These conditions are expected to last until July 10th, the day after the Lions 3rd test. After that the Barmy Army will return to Britain and we'll be back to our normal glorious motorcycling weather. You would find it much better then.

**RiderInBlack** · 30th June 2005, 08:05

Originally Posted by Jantar

Now take my advice and don't even consider moving here just yet. There is snow down to low levels and a bloody cold SW wind howling through.

Only for you poor Mainlanders and Central Northlander, Melcome:eyepoke: No snow up here in the "Winterless" North. Don't let that fool you but. We get plenty of rain with the odd bit of frost and hail up here in Northland. Melcome (Jantar) lives in the driest place in NZ and only Westcoasters get more rain than were I live.

**jimbo600** · 30th June 2005, 08:13

Originally Posted by goaters

Hi i`m looking for some help and advice, at the moment i live on the Isle of Arran in the west coast of Scotland and me and my partner would very much like to live and work in Newzealand, the climate and way of life look to be better than here in the uk.
And my bikes wont rust as much.
Has anyone on this site made a similar move.

Thanks Nick

Mate in 1996 I left the RAF and took a year off to do a 'around the world trip.' Got as far as NZ and here I still am. Kiwi citizen and all now eh bro. I have never looked back and love the place. It is easy to get along here and the standard of living is far superior to that of the UK. My advice is to just do it. the hardest thing is only to commit to the decision. Try and organise work before departure as this will make getting residency easier.

**MSTRS:Me** · 30th June 2005, 09:17

Originally Posted by goaters

Hi i`m looking for some help and advice, at the moment i live on the Isle of Arran in the west coast of Scotland and me and my partner would very much like to live and work in Newzealand, the climate and way of life look to be better than here in the uk.
And my bikes wont rust as much.
Has anyone on this site made a similar move.

Thanks Nick

Furnish my gargre with a new K51000 & I'll see what I can do for you....

**Eurygnomes** · 30th June 2005, 09:44

I think XP@ is also an expat (hmmm...now...where was the clue?). I moved here from England when I was six. My family rode there and don't ride so much here (no need for such a long commute in New Plymouth). I'm intending on returning to Europe (Prague baby!!!), and XP@ attempted to convince me that it's better motorcycling here!

**zadok** · 30th June 2005, 09:55

Welcome to K.B. N.Z is a beautiful place and I don't think you would regret it. Have you heard of Dunedin? I've never lived there, but it is/was very Scottish apparently (look at the name).

**Biff** · 30th June 2005, 11:38

I'm a fellow celt, and moved here from Wales last October. If you want any specific information, or general advice feel free to PM me.

Good luck.

**RiderInBlack** · 30th June 2005, 13:14

Originally Posted by zadok

Have you heard of Dunedin? I've never lived there, but it is/was very Scottish apparently (look at the name).

Waipu up here is also a Scot settlement. Has Highland games every year on New Years Day and is a lot warmer than Dunedin

**Jabez** · 30th June 2005, 13:23

Welcome to the site Goaters.
Mybe we will see you in NZ soon....

**boomer** · 30th June 2005, 21:24

Been here 5 years, from tut Norf England. Meeza not going home !!!

You'll fit in easily, all scotts know how to do the 'haka'

**Odin** · 30th June 2005, 21:40

Came over here from Denmark in 95. Only had a year back in the old country to show the kids of to the family. Se if you can apply for work visa and all that before you get here. I think its easiest to get prior. I married my way in so i guess i can't help to much in that regards other then saying that it takes time....a long time

But NZ is a beautiful country and the people here are great.

Welcome anyway

**unhingedlizard** · 30th June 2005, 21:54

I moved over here from Glenshee in 2000.
Havent looked back. In fact, my folks and brother are moving over next year!

**toads** · 30th June 2005, 21:57

Originally Posted by Jantar

Welcome to the site goaters,

TOADS moved over here from the UK about 18 months ago.

Lewis_Walker has recently (or is still in the process) moved over here.

You'll find them in the membership list.

Now take my advice and don't even consider moving here just yet. There is snow down to low levels and a bloody cold SW wind howling through. These conditions are expected to last until July 10th, the day after the Lions 3rd test. After that the Barmy Army will return to Britain and we'll be back to our normal glorious motorcycling weather. You would find it much better then.

Ummmm, sorry mate I've been here well over 30 years now, bit of a communication error I think!, I think Lewis is still in the process of coming to NZ though.

**TwoSeven** · 30th June 2005, 22:28

Its getting closer to 30% of the population are foreigners now.

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