Kia ora from Auckland, New Zealand!

[will.morris]

Thanks Tommy Think I'll hit the S.I when I've been here long enough to book a week off Not really much point going for just a weekend.

 

 

Coleman - I don't think I could describe a phoenix palm well and stay within the forum rules! So soft inside as well, constantly jams up the sprocket.

[Albedo]

Hi Will

 

Thought I’d make my announcement in your thread if you don’t mind.

 

I emigrated to NZ about 5 years ago, then had to come back to the UK for reasons beyond my control. I kept my residence status open for a while, then tried to return 2 years ago and couldn’t get back due to various rule changes.

 

I had to apply again from scratch through the skilled migrant system, which has taken almost a year. I spent the year before that arguing with them about my previous visa.

 

I got the big decision today and got granted a brand new resident visa.

 

I will be one of, if not the only person in NZ who has emigrated twice.

 

I can’t give details of my employer online but I’ll be a tad north of North Shore this time around. Probably gonna live around Browns Bay area. Last time I lived in Wanganui then Nelson and up Golden Bay direction at a place called Motueka.

 

I am gonna buy you that pint if it’s the last thing I do and whether you like it or not:001_smile:……It’s been a long battle. I’d also like to meet Taupo man and Drew one day….don’t worry …my barks worse than my bite.

[Dan Curtis]

Hi Will

 

Thought I’d make my announcement in your thread if you don’t mind.

 

I emigrated to NZ about 5 years ago, then had to come back to the UK for reasons beyond my control. I kept my residence status open for a while, then tried to return 2 years ago and couldn’t get back due to various rule changes.

 

I had to apply again from scratch through the skilled migrant system, which has taken almost a year. I spent the year before that arguing with them about my previous visa.

 

I got the big decision today and got granted a brand new resident visa.

 

I will be one of, if not the only person in NZ who has emigrated twice.

 

I can’t give details of my employer online but I’ll be a tad north of North Shore this time around. Probably gonna live around Browns Bay area. Last time I lived in Wanganui then Nelson and up Golden Bay direction at a place called Motueka.

 

I am gonna buy you that pint if it’s the last thing I do and whether you like it or not:001_smile:……It’s been a long battle. I’d also like to meet Taupo man and Drew one day….don’t worry …my barks worse than my bite.

 

Congratulations mate , when's the off?

[Albedo]

Congratulations mate , when's the off?

Cheers Dan

 

I have not much idea right now as you can only get so prepared for it without the official ok.

 

I've had my stuff packed for shipping for years now and been living out of a box.

 

Just gotta arrange the shipping the flight for me and Orca ( my Spanish cat) and sell my LDV. I've done preliminary research on this so could be say two months to maximum of three. I had some vet stuff done for Orca recently as they've added new rabies rules which puts him on a three month schedule...that'll do for me too:001_smile:

 

The on / off nature of it all has played with my head a bit so today is day one of getting in 'on ' mode:001_smile:

[Dan Curtis]

Nice one, keep us posted how you get on:thumbup1:

[Albedo]

Will do Dan, I'd like to bung some stuff on here about the coming mission.

 

Sorry for the hijack of your thread Will, but if I start with our pint, your thread will get bumped more so less effort all round.

[DrewB]

Hey Albedo, will be good to meet up when you eventually get to EnZed.

[Albedo]

Hey Albedo, will be good to meet up when you eventually get to EnZed.

 

Cheers Drew.

 

I'm keen to meet you as you must have some yarns... be a privlidge to put you on my pint list with Will whom I admire even though I could be his dad:001_smile:

Edited November 30, 2012 by Albedo
My miss spelling is deliberate by the way...it's my OCD

[Taupotreeman]

Glad to hear our useless immigration department finally sorted out a residents visa and you're adding to the expat fraternity in the land of the long white cloud. Now, enough with the niceties, it's your shout when you get here

[silky fox]

FANTASTIC NEWS ALBEDO!! i like people that make a life changing decision and GO FOR IT! I reckon you will be around some great people like Will DrewB Taupo treeman and the rest:cool: i for one should like a pint with you before you Jet off.to meet you and wish you good luck...