Wellington-Lower Hutt

[slowpoke]

well we are here in lower hutt in body, mind still somewhere over the pacific. Found an internet cafe, of to make use of the hire car.

Any good pubs/bars or restautrants we could try whilst we are here.

Martinborough Hotel...Flying Fish cafe..lots wineries.....ok, ok I'll shut the fuck up now

[Drum]

well we are here in lower hutt in body, mind still somewhere over the pacific. Found an internet cafe, of to make use of the hire car.

Any good pubs/bars or restautrants we could try whilst we are here.

If you're in Wellington City, the best restaurant is Logan Brown. A tad pricey though.

Try Courtney Place Saturday night for the City's best nightlife.

[gsp0702]

Well back in the UK, after the flying visit, sorry we didnt have time to hook up with anyone who offered, but i was kept busy by my interviewers for 5 of the 7 days and did sight seeimg stuff other two. we tried the flying fish cafe in martinborough, looks like they do a good breakfast, looked a popular location of Good Friday, wether that was becuase it was one of only a few places open i dont know. And the Rimutaka road looks fun. And juding from the number of police cars a nice place to park up. Any way i have been offered the job, which i will accept and just a case of working through the visa process. Thanks for all the previous help and hope to meet some of you in the near future. Thanks Andy

[Hawkeye]

Well back in the UK, after the flying visit, sorry we didnt have time to hook up with anyone who offered, but i was kept busy by my interviewers for 5 of the 7 days and did sight seeimg stuff other two. we tried the flying fish cafe in martinborough, looks like they do a good breakfast, looked a popular location of Good Friday, wether that was becuase it was one of only a few places open i dont know. And the Rimutaka road looks fun. And juding from the number of police cars a nice place to park up. Any way i have been offered the job, which i will accept and just a case of working through the visa process. Thanks for all the previous help and hope to meet some of you in the near future. Thanks Andy

Sorry we didn't get to meet you when you were here Andy. Don't let the cop cars put you off the hill. They were out in force due to the holiday weekend and all that. Not normally as bad. There were a number of rides going on at the weekend. Sunday would have been the day to be at Martinborough. Quite a few riders over for the day for a picnic in the square and chewing the fat. The Friday ride went a different route and didn't go via Martinborough.

When are you scheduled to hit this place again? PM me you're ENZ screen name as no doubt you would have already had interaction with the misses. She is never off that site.
Good luck with the move.

Kenny

[riffer]

Great news about the job Andy!

Keep in touch and let us know when you're coming back and where you've decided to move to.

[Smoggie]

Moved over here from UK over 2 years ago. Some relevant points:

1. Loads of football on SKY.
2. Cannot get a really good curry, so learn how to make them.
3. Most important - NO MONSTER MUNCH.

[ceebie13]

Hey, Andy...

Congrats on the job front mate! You've got it all to do now though...
You'll enjoy the immigration process... And the house hunting...maybe the house selling too in the UK(?)...packing up....shipping stuff....oh my god, the mind boggles. I remember it well. But now you know you are definately coming you'll ride through it all on a huge wave of excitement and enthusiasm! And you won't regret it one bit! The locals might start to feel a bit out numbered though...all these bloody poms coming over here...think they own the place!

Richard

[gsp0702]

Thanks for that one and all, hoping to be out towards the ned of june. Looking at shipping my bike over with th furniture and was wondering if anyone has done this and what was involved? I know what i need for customs formalities more in the line of prepping for shipping? And yes pretty stressful at the moment but just need to plug on through it all.

Cheers


Andy

[riffer]

So you'll be here just in time to learn the Rimutakas in winter, then Andy? Niiiiice.

So - did you decide where in the Hutt Valley to settle?

I'm still biased and recommending Upper Hutt.

Looking forward to meeting you.

Simon

[gsp0702]

I know missing out on a summer is probably not the best part of the move but cant have everything. And yes i think muscling the tiger up that road may be interesting whatever the weather.

At the moment we like the look of Pinehaven & Silverstream, look like nice communities, good schools but it will probably be decided as much by whats available to rent when we turn up.

[Shadows]

And yes i think muscling the tiger up that road may be interesting whatever the weather.

No way, I can roll my potato up there without too much drama so that Tiger of yours will be a cinch!

[Smoggie]

Hi Andy,

I shipped my Pan European over over, through Pickfords. With insurance, cost me around a grand. Left a virtual empty tank, set of keys with them, and they sorted out the rest.
When the bike arrived, I spoke to Sawyer motorcycles, in Wellington centre, and once the bike was there, they tested it, and registered it for me. Really helpful.

I came over on a work visa to start with, and so had to pay import tax. This was refunded once my residency came through.

Any questions mate, just ask.

ps. Stick some Monster Munch in your bag please (pickled onion), and will buy them off you.

[Smoggie]

If yo uare interested, Joe, a mate of mine on here, goes by the name 'vasalinewarrior'. He is a Geologist, and may know a bit about the company you are joining.

[Smoggie]

Dont forget to bring your bike documents over by hand. Log book, and the receipt for buying it.

[gsp0702]

Smoggie, thanks for the info on the bike import, if your mate works for GNS would be interested in what he has to say. Having been over for a week to see them looked a nice place and a good bunch of people. Not sure i can help with monster munch the customs dogs looking pretty good at sniffing out the food contraband from what i saw at auckland.