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[Woodchip]

Well that has made an interesting night. Just as I was considering bed there was quite a sizeable quake near the north island followed by a smaller one near Christchurch. Not quite so tired now.

 

[GreersElbow]

Heh, everything alright?

What's it like over there now you've settled in? I've been seriously considering emigrating after university to either Canada, the U.S, Aus or NZ....What job you got over there?

 

[Nibble]

Some friends of mine live there and experienced same quake. The husband loves the place as he has got a job he could not get over here. Wife wants home and is bored of the place.

 

[Woodchip]

I'm working for an electronics company in the test area. Absolutely best move I've ever made. Everyone is so friendly and laid back.

The quakes are just a mere annoyance when weighed up against everything else.

 

[Nibble]

Excellent. Hope it goes well for you, certainly gotta be better than sitting in rain soaked Blighty wondering what if?

 

[MACROBLUE]

I've just received confirmation that my visas have been approved to emigrate to New Zealand. I'm bouncing off the walls at the moment and had to share it with you lot, even though most of you won't care.

Super place for a holiday but it is very expensive to live there so I'm told.

 

[Gullys Cats]

Well done mate xxxxxxxx

 

[Woodchip]

Some friends of mine live there and experienced same quake. The husband loves the place as he has got a job he could not get over here. Wife wants home and is bored of the place.

What city are they in?

 

[colinz]

Not sure why BG gets so much grief, his point about the NZ housing market is valid - Auckland in particular is totally over-inflated. Housing in Christchurch will be much cheaper, I am sure! I lived in Ilam for three years, which is near the suburbs you mentioned. They are nice suburbs handy for the airport. Not sure what state they are in now, though? Lots of houses have had to be condemned.

Anyway, if you have a good job lined up the hardest part is done already. Have fun exploring - some lovely countryside around there

Agree with the above, you have to do your home work before emigrating down here.
My advice is don't buy a house in Christchurch, it'll always be earth quake prone.

We've just bought a place, as a weekend retreat/ retirement plan, in a country town about 140Ks south of Auckland. We're stoked with what we've got for our money.

 

[ifightbears]

Been living in chch last three months, to be honest i can't wait to get out of here though! Far too cold and the city has been majorally mugged off. I do think it will be very pretty in 5-10 years though

 

[Woodchip]

Been living in chch last three months, to be honest i can't wait to get out of here though! Far too cold and the city has been majorally mugged off. I do think it will be very pretty in 5-10 years though

A big Albion wave for my fellow Canterbrian. Just rented a place in Merivale, where are you?

 

[Stat Brother]

Far too cold

But it's winter.

 

[Woodchip]

But it's winter.

And compared to a UK January the weather is almost tropical (3 centigrade).

 

[Stat Brother]

And compared to a UK January the weather is almost tropical (3 centigrade).

Not much different to a barmy July day in Sussex, then.

 

[ifightbears]

I had a double summer, Cornwall then Gisborne then here for winter, 3 months later I still haven't adjusted!! Plus I was camping when the snow came and a recent 'upgrade' to the garage isn't great. Hard times for a budget traveller who is trying to save! *self pity day*

 

[ifightbears]

A big Albion wave for my fellow Canterbrian. Just rented a place in Merivale, where are you?

Waltham currently, as my previous comment hints, looking for some place else though! Is there a free room in your house? pulling short straws a bit here!

 

[Nottseagull]

Not sure why BG gets so much grief, his point about the NZ housing market is valid

It's because he's a grandad. Sadly, people who have a bit of experience of life who try to give advice to the younger generations are often treated with contempt in Britain, unlike most of Asia where they are more likely to be revered. It's just another symptom of the degeneration of British society, something that makes people want to emigrate.

 

[glasfryn]

It's because he's a grandad. Sadly, people who have a bit of experience of life who try to give advice to the younger generations are often treated with contempt in Britain, unlike most of Asia where they are more likely to be revered. It's just another symptom of the degeneration of British society, something that makes people want to emigrate.

this

but gladly my extended family are very close and my granddaugher(who ia about to become a mum) is an absolute joy.

hi woodchip hope it works out OK for you and .....
Meggy sends her love

 

[Willow]

We're stoked...

Stoked! Good to see you adapting to the local lingo!

 

[Willow]

A big Albion wave for my fellow Canterbrian. Just rented a place in Merivale, where are you?

Ooh, Merivale! - Posh! Get you...