Author Topic: Rotorua, NZ (Read 383 times)

brad77 · « **on:** April 18, 2007, 05:51:49 AM »

Hi

Thought I would join up.

Been in NZ since 1 Jan 07 and love every minute of it.

Any questions, ask!

jeannel · « **Reply #1 on:** April 18, 2007, 06:02:48 AM »

Hi Brad

$:-\$ $:-\$

Very welcome!

Now tht you mention it, yeah, I have a question.
Do you know where I can find a company that will give me a job-offer so I can get a work permit??? $:-\$

Just kiding, already met a very nice lady at Zest Recruitment in Auckland. Her name is Alisa van de Ven and her e-mail is: alisa@zestltd.com.

Only five weeks to go guys. Please hold thumbs $:-\$

SA Going to NZ Advice Forum · « **Reply #1 on:** April 18, 2007, 06:02:48 AM »

brad77 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 18, 2007, 06:15:47 AM »

good luck getting over here. It is worth all the hassle I promise.

jeannel · « **Reply #3 on:** April 18, 2007, 06:22:01 AM »

Hi Brad

Actually I'm already here in Christchurch. Arrived on 22 Feb 2007. My partner got job at ADT, but only got a 6 month work permit. $:-\$

I'm still struggling, but hopefully I got hold of the right people now. Only have 5 weeks left on my visitor's permit.

Happy Expat · « **Reply #4 on:** April 18, 2007, 06:30:05 AM »

I'm glad you are happy here brad77

We have been here a year and 5 months now and love it too

Rhodan · « **Reply #5 on:** April 18, 2007, 07:30:55 AM »

Hey Brad,

Thanks for coming and joining us, thats 2 South African's I've poached from other forums now (worsie was the other).

Quote from: jeannel on April 18, 2007, 06:02:48 AM

Just kiding, already met a very nice lady at Zest Recruitment in Auckland. Her name is Alisa van de Ven and her e-mail is: alisa@zestltd.com.

I actually received an email from her a few weeks back, after a friend of mine gave her my details, she seemed pretty good. What kind of work are you looking for Jeannel ?

brad77 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 18, 2007, 07:38:09 AM »

all good!

enjoying reading posts from a SA perspective

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Rhodan · « **Reply #7 on:** April 18, 2007, 07:42:05 AM »

Maybe head over to the "Back Pocket" forum section and help us with an indication of costs of living etc.

Shirls · « **Reply #8 on:** April 18, 2007, 08:42:18 AM »

Hi Brad welcome!

My hubby and I will be over there in 17 days time for out LSD trip! Can't wait!

We really want to spend a day at Rotorua, do the whole jet boating and zorbing thing. Can you think of anything else - besides the springs we should do?

brad77 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 18, 2007, 08:53:39 AM »

try and see one of the thermal reserves, either Te Puia or Wai-o-tapu. Go to hot springs (waikite is good, near Wai-o-tapu) outside Roto.

depends what you like, lots of adventure stuff. Also can do Maori concert and hangi (concert included if you go to Te Puia).

Lake cruise maybe with meal.

Nolan · « **Reply #10 on:** April 18, 2007, 09:54:32 AM »

Hi Brad, welcome to the site. Thanks for the offer of advice, we will certainly make good use of it

You sure are in a lovely part of the country

jeannel · « **Reply #11 on:** April 18, 2007, 11:00:51 AM »

Hi all you guys

Well Rhodan, I'm kind of an Office Administration guru. Any kind of office work, including accounts payable and accounts receivable. Computers are also part of my daily diet.

Cost of living in NZ - I've seen houses and flats (furnished) between $280 and $370 per week that are not to bad. We buy food for a week for about $300 for three people. $50 of meat sees us through about three weeks at the Mad Butcher.

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Nolan · « **Reply #12 on:** April 18, 2007, 11:05:52 AM »

Shirls - I suppose you guys can't wait anymore...

zatexnz · « **Reply #13 on:** April 18, 2007, 04:49:12 PM »

Hi Brad77 and Welcome!!

Now... you have to tell us a little more about yourself apart from being in Rotorua and liking it!!

Where did you live in SA?
Are you in NZ on PR, or work permit?
How long did it take to get the above?
What kind of work/field are you in?
Did you bring a whole family across, or is it just you?

There - you told us to ask questions, nÃ©!

MJ · « **Reply #14 on:** April 18, 2007, 06:46:39 PM »

Hi Brad
Welcome, I am also interested to hear what Colleen asked.
We will probably be closest to you as we are going to Cambridge.

Shirls you are a lucky fish and I wish I was going in 17 days - enjoy it and remember everything to tell us when you get back.

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