Got an interview in Christchurch

**Jaxi** · 10th March 2009, 10:03

So, it's back on....

We're Kiwi's in London and have happily advised several of our English friends who were keen to emigrate to NZ and now the buggers have, and were still here!! so feel free to get in touch if you'd like our perspective on things.... We are keen to move back to NZ ourselves asap, just have a few issues to sort out first!!

Cheers
Jac

**Mikkel** · 10th March 2009, 15:39

Originally Posted by triple-bee

How would that compare with the average wage, could we live on it if the wife wasn,t working ??

If you don't have kids living at home you would be able to live of it yes. Not having a mortgage would make things even better again...

Originally Posted by triple-bee

We will be staying at a hotel in Christchurch can any one recomend a decent rock bar we are a pair of ageing hippys

If any body fancies a night out let me know my pommie pound goes a long way so pints of champagne all round

Yep - Al's Bar, 31 Dundas Street would be my pick. They make a very decent Long Island Icetea for only $10 - you can't really complain about that...

Originally Posted by triple-bee

Well what can i say, its back on !!!!!!!

After telling about the job offer in the UK the NZ job rang her and to cut a long story short we are coming over a week on thursday for a 2nd interview and i cannot wait

Good to hear. If you manage to drag her down here and spend a couple of weeks poking around and she gets the job I'd be prepared to put money on her never thinking twice about the British Connection.

**lv929** · 10th March 2009, 21:29

It's been a dreadfully difficult few days, decision-wise, but I'm thrilled the opportunity to visit and have the interview is back on.

We seriously would like to meet up with any of you, as well as meeting the people my potential future employers are going to introduce me to. Should we post this invitation in a different section?

**McJim** · 10th March 2009, 21:55

I don't have time to read the whole thread but it didn't look like your question "How long can I drive on a UK licence" was getting answered on the first page anyway.

You can use your UK licence for a year and then convert for not a lot of money and a written test only.

the tests over here at first appear to be the same as the UK (duration, manoeuvres etc) however they are nowhere near as stringent with the applicaton of the rules as British examiners.

**triple-bee** · 11th March 2009, 06:29

Jac, if u PM me a phone no and the best time to ring i will be in touch, cheers Neil

**426crasher** · 11th March 2009, 08:03

Originally Posted by triple-bee

Well what can i say, its back on !!!!!!!

really interested in a meet especially with any ex pats

Once again many thanks Neil n Jan

Sounds good, i recon i could have my arm twisted to have a night out. Will PM you my details.

Cheers Tony

**SDU** · 11th March 2009, 11:38

Originally Posted by lv929

It's been a dreadfully difficult few days, decision-wise, but I'm thrilled the opportunity to visit and have the interview is back on.

We seriously would like to meet up with any of you, as well as meeting the people my potential future employers are going to introduce me to. Should we post this invitation in a different section?

Put a post up with date & time in the meetings & events forum under Canterbury, we can always sort a place local to where you are staying if we know the area. Als bar is in town, otherwise check out a Speight Ale house to see if near where you are staying. http://www.speights-alehouse.co.nz/
& there is one at tower junction they are popular meeting spots
http://yellow.co.nz/companies/Restau...3379_1403.html

**triple-bee** · 15th March 2009, 04:53

Sat 21st (next w end) would love to meet up have a pint i realise it,s short notice so wont be offended if nobody turns up I will still get pissed

we are staying here

http://www.chateau-park.co.nz/

any suggestions on where to meet, pref a decent rock bar

Cheers Neil n Jan

**SDU** · 17th March 2009, 20:52

Originally Posted by lv929

It's been a dreadfully difficult few days, decision-wise, but I'm thrilled the opportunity to visit and have the interview is back on.

We seriously would like to meet up with any of you, as well as meeting the people my potential future employers are going to introduce me to. Should we post this invitation in a different section?

Originally Posted by triple-bee

Sat 21st (next w end) would love to meet up have a pint i realise it,s short notice so wont be offended if nobody turns up I will still get pissed

we are staying here

http://www.chateau-park.co.nz/

any suggestions on where to meet, pref a decent rock bar

Cheers Neil n Jan

Hi guys start a new thread here
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=3
under canterbury.
Keep in mind that there are a couple of things on this sat & there is a rally an hour out off town this weekend.
You are staying close to town pubs & round corner from here-check map (you're staying on deans ave) Speights don't have bands. Someone will have a suggestion my locals are out off town after a

http://yellow.co.nz/companies/Restau...3379_1403.html

**jim.cox** · 18th March 2009, 12:40

If its music you are after I suggest you try

The Bog

Southern Blues Bar

Dux DeLuxe

or Als Bar

All of which have live music most nights

But are on the other side of the Park from the Chateau

**Mikkel** · 18th March 2009, 16:02

Originally Posted by triple-bee

Sat 21st (next w end) would love to meet up have a pint i realise it,s short notice so wont be offended if nobody turns up I will still get pissed

You guys sure have got a move on. How long are you staying around for and when do you arrive?

Unfortunately I'll be out of town for the weekend...

**lv929** · 19th March 2009, 00:13

We leave on 28th, not a very long visit sadly.

We fly out tomorrow morning

. Interviews next week, and some opportunities for Triple-bee too, maybe

**Maddmaxs** · 19th March 2009, 01:26

I'm a newbie to the forum but we've gone thru the long process of getting our Permanent Residency before we arrive. A fantastic forum is the 'ENZ forum' which is linked to the Immigration service. Everyone on there has been fabulously helpful. Good luck with the interview..... we will be out as soon as our flat sells............................ roll on the 'sold' date!
Maddmaxs (Aberdeen, Scotland).

**triple-bee** · 19th March 2009, 06:34

Am getting quite exited fly out in the morning

Wont have any internet untill we get there on Sat, what are the events that are on i dont mind travelling a bit we have a car for the week failing that it,s the nearest bar to the hotel

Hope to see some of u during the week i will be taking my UK moby

07979 860644

or just let me know on here we are not there for long so i would like to see as much as poss especially housing ect

cheers Neil