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**buggerlugs** · 12-04-2007, 04:37 PM

So my missus has decided she hates the UK (Labour government, big brother, massive taxes, hunting ban, poor schools, massively high house prices, namby pamby PC culture, government interference in our everyday life and general ineptitude, too much immigration (not racist but practical with 60million already in these small isles)) and I tend to agree with her. So she reckons New Zealand would be our ideal place to move too. OK. What do people know about the place (except I could buy a 4 bedroom house for peanuts)? Also what do other countries offer that the UK can't? (For faults see above plus massive fuel taxes and stupid speed limits and stupid speed camera's that have replaced cops who would stop proper dickheads instead of someone running 10mph over the speed limit)

I'm open to offers...

**Nelly** · 12-04-2007, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by buggerlugs

So my missus has decided she hates the UK (Labour government, big brother, massive taxes, hunting ban, poor schools, massively high house prices, namby pamby PC culture, government interference in our everyday life and general ineptitude, too much immigration (not racist but practical with 60million already in these small isles)) and I tend to agree with her. So she reckons New Zealand would be our ideal place to move too. OK. What do people know about the place (except I could buy a 4 bedroom house for peanuts)? Also what do other countries offer that the UK can't? (For faults see above plus massive fuel taxes and stupid speed limits and stupid speed camera's that have replaced cops who would stop proper dickheads instead of someone running 10mph over the speed limit)

I'm open to offers...

NZ is job and point dependant for immigration. Fortunately spouse points count in your favour. You can check out the high scoring jobbs from their immigration website. I have abook I could drop down to you. We were seriously looking at it 4 years ago. It has proper seasons and you can choose winter or sub-tropical. Why would it be your first choice considering its halfway round the world?

**wrightme43** · 12-04-2007, 04:46 PM

New Zealand also supposedly has the best motorcycle roads in the world.
New Zealand Motorcycle Rentals and Tours - Motorbikes for rental, hire and to tour New Zealand

I think motorcyclist did a article on a tour there. It might of been cycle world, awesome pictures.

**Nelly** · 12-04-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by perryn

NZ is job and point dependant for immigration. Fortunately spouse points count in your favour. You can check out the high scoring jobbs from their immigration website. I have abook I could drop down to you. We were seriously looking at it 4 years ago. It has proper seasons and you can choose winter or sub-tropical. Why would it be your first choice considering its halfway round the world?

Sorry I forgot to mention you need about 6 refrences, A clear chest x-ray and negative HIV test (this may only be for healthcare though) My daughters God father has just gone there. He is a Dr. His wife is a radiographer. So points was not an issue. It took him nine months to complete the mandatory paper work. Thats the down side. They love it. I keep telling the missus we should go to canada. That would be my first choice.

Scorphonic · 12-04-2007, 04:47 PM

move to america. Still the government isn't much better but the roads and fuel prices are in a better position than any place in the UK thats for sure!!!

Go somewhere where education (if ya have kids) is top class, health system is free or only costs small amounts per year, weather is good and not prone to disasters!! Make sure that New Zealand isn't sitting on any fault lines or prone to flooding. Ok I know the english mainland was flooded this year but still...if your going to get up and leave ya better just make sure your going to a better place!!

I'm just throwing out some (maybe rediculous) suggestions...but on my mind would be: Florida, France, Germany and Australia.

I'd live in any of these places anyways!

**buggerlugs** · 12-04-2007, 04:57 PM

The potential biking roads had occurred to me. Canada appeals because I have family there. Ontario. But we want better weather!!!

**Nelly** · 12-04-2007, 05:05 PM

what is your wifes occupation?

**buggerlugs** · 12-04-2007, 05:23 PM

She works in a company that makes sure all the councils place their road signs, yellow lines etc in the right places. Does all the mapping

**Nelly** · 12-04-2007, 06:01 PM

You may have seen this already:

NZ Skilled Migration: New Zealand Visa Bureau

CanadianFZ6 · 12-04-2007, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by buggerlugs

The potential biking roads had occurred to me. Canada appeals because I have family there. Ontario. But we want better weather!!!

Ontario, Canada has great bike weather. Last summer was long and warm. Very little rain the whole riding season. High standard of living.... The Government doesn't know wtf it's doing most of the time and lots of bike friendly roads.

12-04-2007, 04:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
buggerlugs Super Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Aldermaston Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 576 Rep Power: 10 Member #778	New Zealand So my missus has decided she hates the UK (Labour government, big brother, massive taxes, hunting ban, poor schools, massively high house prices, namby pamby PC culture, government interference in our everyday life and general ineptitude, too much immigration (not racist but practical with 60million already in these small isles)) and I tend to agree with her. So she reckons New Zealand would be our ideal place to move too. OK. What do people know about the place (except I could buy a 4 bedroom house for peanuts)? Also what do other countries offer that the UK can't? (For faults see above plus massive fuel taxes and stupid speed limits and stupid speed camera's that have replaced cops who would stop proper dickheads instead of someone running 10mph over the speed limit) I'm open to offers... __________________ 2007 FZ6 - black 1981 Honda CB250RS - black http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZOLc2NXlVU I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . .

12-04-2007, 04:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,170 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	New Zealand also supposedly has the best motorcycle roads in the world. New Zealand Motorcycle Rentals and Tours - Motorbikes for rental, hire and to tour New Zealand I think motorcyclist did a article on a tour there. It might of been cycle world, awesome pictures. __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

12-04-2007, 04:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Scorphonic No Man is an Ireland. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Republic Of Ireland Bike: 2007 RED FZ6 S2 Posts: 551 Rep Power: 12 Member #352	move to america. Still the government isn't much better but the roads and fuel prices are in a better position than any place in the UK thats for sure!!! Go somewhere where education (if ya have kids) is top class, health system is free or only costs small amounts per year, weather is good and not prone to disasters!! Make sure that New Zealand isn't sitting on any fault lines or prone to flooding. Ok I know the english mainland was flooded this year but still...if your going to get up and leave ya better just make sure your going to a better place!! I'm just throwing out some (maybe rediculous) suggestions...but on my mind would be: Florida, France, Germany and Australia. I'd live in any of these places anyways! __________________ British officer: You're seven minutes late, Mr. Collins. Michael Collins: You've kept us waiting 700 years. You can have your seven minutes. Mods to date: K&N filter, Oxford Heated Grips, Puig Touring Windscreen, Dual Headlights, Meta Alarm....em...soon to have Two Brothers (once money isn't an issue!!)...o and i suppose a PCIII will be required.

12-04-2007, 04:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
buggerlugs Super Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Aldermaston Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 576 Rep Power: 10 Member #778	The potential biking roads had occurred to me. Canada appeals because I have family there. Ontario. But we want better weather!!! __________________ 2007 FZ6 - black 1981 Honda CB250RS - black http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZOLc2NXlVU I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . .

12-04-2007, 05:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nelly UK Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK Bike: 2005 FZ6 Silver & black Posts: 4,325 Rep Power: 53 Member #274	what is your wifes occupation? __________________ "Some say......... His cardiac output is equal to the FZ6's 4 cylinders at 13,000rpm. All we know is he's called the STIG".:UK: Mods: K&N Airfilter, Datatool system 6 alarm, Bikerdude headlight harness, 12V power socket, Data tag, 15T Front sprocket, Speedo healer, Puig frame slders, front & back Crash bobbin axel sliders. "Dont ask me I got it from here"? Forum FAQs... My Resume...

12-04-2007, 05:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
buggerlugs Super Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Aldermaston Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 576 Rep Power: 10 Member #778	She works in a company that makes sure all the councils place their road signs, yellow lines etc in the right places. Does all the mapping __________________ 2007 FZ6 - black 1981 Honda CB250RS - black http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZOLc2NXlVU I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . .

12-04-2007, 06:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nelly UK Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK Bike: 2005 FZ6 Silver & black Posts: 4,325 Rep Power: 53 Member #274	You may have seen this already: NZ Skilled Migration: New Zealand Visa Bureau __________________ "Some say......... His cardiac output is equal to the FZ6's 4 cylinders at 13,000rpm. All we know is he's called the STIG".:UK: Mods: K&N Airfilter, Datatool system 6 alarm, Bikerdude headlight harness, 12V power socket, Data tag, 15T Front sprocket, Speedo healer, Puig frame slders, front & back Crash bobbin axel sliders. "Dont ask me I got it from here"? Forum FAQs... My Resume...

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