Life in New Zealand - The move has been made...

[silvrav]

sorry,lots of shit bouncing around in my kop.can i take my powertools with for when the container goes over with all our worldly possessions goes over,as replacing them would cost a pretty penny.have been instructed the Boney WILL be going with too

oh, yes in your container it can go, obviously once you have a work visa and can stay 
YOu will just need to convert the 3pins to NZ 3 pins

[roburt]

sorry,lots of shit bouncing around in my kop.can i take my powertools with for when the container goes over with all our worldly possessions goes over,as replacing them would cost a pretty penny.have been instructed the Boney WILL be going with too

oh, yes in your container it can go, obviously once you have a work visa and can stay 
YOu will just need to convert the 3pins to NZ 3 pins

or get a SA multiplug/exstention and just put the nz plug on the end, did it here in TZ and works like a charm :-)

[landieman]

thanks VFS appointment tomorrow 

[Ama ride ride]

or get a SA multiplug/exstention and just put the nz plug on the end, did it here in TZ and works like a charm :-)

Agree. Buy sommer 4. You can also find them here in NZ sometimes.

In my garage I have a SA lead but cut of the plug and add a NZ plug. So I still plug my power tools into the SA socket of the lead

[landieman]

excellent so power supply won't be an issue,another question,what company to use regarding the shipping of our container

[silvrav]

excellent so power supply won't be an issue,another question,what company to use regarding the shipping of our container

Nope, they also on 230V/50hz 

On containers, we in the process to obtain quotes for in case we want to ship stuff if it doesnt sell. will let you know.

So far we going to ship 4 boxes (max 120kg) with seven seas for books, etc. for about R3,000

[landieman]

another question,who to do the medicals with?the guys i did my Saudi work visa medicals with aren't recognized by NZ Immigration

[silvrav]

another question,who to do the medicals with?the guys i did my Saudi work visa medicals with aren't recognized by NZ Immigration

Depends where you are. We did it with Hatmed in hatfiled, pretoria. Just double check that they have emedicals registration and that the DR and radiology is tat the same place. (reason i went to hatmed).

Some are not in the same area so you have to go to more than 1 place.

Full list here : https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/tools/panel-physicians

but for visitors, you shouldn't need it if its shorter then 6 months?

[Ama ride ride]

,another question,what company to use regarding the shipping of our container

They are about a hit and miss.

Perfect job for one and crap job for the next. The pricing is about the same. You will have two options to insure your stuff. The cheap one cover only total loss and the expensive one who cover each item. That is however a pain in the arse as you have to write down every single item and their value.

[landieman]

another question,who to do the medicals with?the guys i did my Saudi work visa medicals with aren't recognized by NZ Immigration

Depends where you are. We did it with Hatmed in hatfiled, pretoria. Just double check that they have emedicals registration and that the DR and radiology is tat the same place. (reason i went to hatmed).

Some are not in the same area so you have to go to more than 1 place.

Full list here : https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/tools/panel-physicians

but for visitors, you shouldn't need it if its shorter then 6 months?

thanks,trying to get all the ducks in a row regarding the work visa,as the visit and work visa are in together

[landieman]

,another question,what company to use regarding the shipping of our container

They are about a hit and miss.

Perfect job for one and crap job for the next. The pricing is about the same. You will have two options to insure your stuff. The cheap one cover only total loss and the expensive one who cover each item. That is however a pain in the arse as you have to write down every single item and their value.

[silvrav]

another question,who to do the medicals with?the guys i did my Saudi work visa medicals with aren't recognized by NZ Immigration

Depends where you are. We did it with Hatmed in hatfiled, pretoria. Just double check that they have emedicals registration and that the DR and radiology is tat the same place. (reason i went to hatmed).

Some are not in the same area so you have to go to more than 1 place.

Full list here : https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/tools/panel-physicians

but for visitors, you shouldn't need it if its shorter then 6 months?

thanks,trying to get all the ducks in a row regarding the work visa,as the visit and work visa are in together

You submitting a visitor visa and work visa together? do yo have an offer?

[landieman]

another question,who to do the medicals with?the guys i did my Saudi work visa medicals with aren't recognized by NZ Immigration

Depends where you are. We did it with Hatmed in hatfiled, pretoria. Just double check that they have emedicals registration and that the DR and radiology is tat the same place. (reason i went to hatmed).

Some are not in the same area so you have to go to more than 1 place.



Full list here : https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/tools/panel-physicians

but for visitors, you shouldn't need it if its shorter then 6 months?

thanks,trying to get all the ducks in a row regarding the work visa,as the visit and work visa are in together

You submitting a visitor visa and work visa together? do yo have an offer?

yeah ,just so that it is on the NZ Immigration system

[silvrav]

Update time...nervs nervs nervs but we putting it aside and pushing on.

This week the serious packing started. Boxes were bought, bubble wrap bought (which is half for packing half for stress relieving  )

Started packing the kitchenwares and books, did some test fitting with cloths for my bags and some fights between the misses and I 
Time is not on our hands.

Our lounge is full of boxes marked, going to mother in law, my mom, my dad, maybe shipping or storage or charity....we very indecisive about what stays/goes/gets sold/donate etc.

Have also taken the leap today and booked the flight ticket for the 26th  I wanted to fly the 25th but now see the ticket prices has gone up by 7k, 

All this and still no word on visa.... Dont know if I am going to stay sane during this period 

Then the wife mentions...Think i wanna stay behind for 4 or so months with doggies before they fly.... 

Cost update on pg1 as well :

COST RECORD
UPDATED 15 October 2018
Certificates (R75 per marriage/birth certificate) x 3 - R225
Passports (R600 for adult maxi and R400 for son) - R1600
In NZ professional CV and cover letter agency - $300 (R2700 out of the bank)
Toll Fees, Petrol etc to fetch passport -R500
Prelim flight book for NZ visit -R19,000 -  I am fortunate enough to have friends over there that will lodge me for the 2weeks and allow me to use of their car)
So total cost for NZ visit in June was about R25,000
R42,000 paid for shortfall on car settlement
VISA application fee's - R3,500
Passport verification Fee - R505
Agent Fees - R15,000
My Medicals - R3,000
Wife Police Clearance - R700
Wife medicals - R3,000
Son's Medical - R1,000
One way ticket to Wellington - R11,500
Doggies shots and chips - R1,900

TALLY - R112,130
*car rentals etc not added as it would work the same out as our car payments so irrelevant (no extra cost)

[Ri]

 

Hectic times!! Strongs man, hope everything works out fine.

[Motor1]

Update time...nervs nervs nervs but we putting it aside and pushing on.

This week the serious packing started. Boxes were bought, bubble wrap bought (which is half for packing half for stress relieving  )

Started packing the kitchenwares and books, did some test fitting with cloths for my bags and some fights between the misses and I 
Time is not on our hands.

Our lounge is full of boxes marked, going to mother in law, my mom, my dad, maybe shipping or storage or charity....we very indecisive about what stays/goes/gets sold/donate etc.

Have also taken the leap today and booked the flight ticket for the 26th  I wanted to fly the 25th but now see the ticket prices has gone up by 7k, 

All this and still no word on visa.... Dont know if I am going to stay sane during this period 

Then the wife mentions...Think i wanna stay behind for 4 or so months with doggies before they fly.... 

Cost update on pg1 as well :

COST RECORD
UPDATED 15 October 2018
Certificates (R75 per marriage/birth certificate) x 3 - R225
Passports (R600 for adult maxi and R400 for son) - R1600
In NZ professional CV and cover letter agency - $300 (R2700 out of the bank)
Toll Fees, Petrol etc to fetch passport -R500
Prelim flight book for NZ visit -R19,000 -  I am fortunate enough to have friends over there that will lodge me for the 2weeks and allow me to use of their car)
So total cost for NZ visit in June was about R25,000
R42,000 paid for shortfall on car settlement
VISA application fee's - R3,500
Passport verification Fee - R505
Agent Fees - R15,000
My Medicals - R3,000
Wife Police Clearance - R700
Wife medicals - R3,000
Son's Medical - R1,000
One way ticket to Wellington - R11,500
Doggies shots and chips - R1,900

TALLY - R112,130
*car rentals etc not added as it would work the same out as our car payments so irrelevant (no extra cost)

Why is the visa taking so long.  Who is your agent?  Local Orin nz?

[silvrav]

Update time...nervs nervs nervs but we putting it aside and pushing on.

This week the serious packing started. Boxes were bought, bubble wrap bought (which is half for packing half for stress relieving  )

Started packing the kitchenwares and books, did some test fitting with cloths for my bags and some fights between the misses and I 
Time is not on our hands.

Our lounge is full of boxes marked, going to mother in law, my mom, my dad, maybe shipping or storage or charity....we very indecisive about what stays/goes/gets sold/donate etc.

Have also taken the leap today and booked the flight ticket for the 26th  I wanted to fly the 25th but now see the ticket prices has gone up by 7k, 

All this and still no word on visa.... Dont know if I am going to stay sane during this period 

Then the wife mentions...Think i wanna stay behind for 4 or so months with doggies before they fly.... 

Cost update on pg1 as well :

COST RECORD
UPDATED 15 October 2018
Certificates (R75 per marriage/birth certificate) x 3 - R225
Passports (R600 for adult maxi and R400 for son) - R1600
In NZ professional CV and cover letter agency - $300 (R2700 out of the bank)
Toll Fees, Petrol etc to fetch passport -R500
Prelim flight book for NZ visit -R19,000 -  I am fortunate enough to have friends over there that will lodge me for the 2weeks and allow me to use of their car)
So total cost for NZ visit in June was about R25,000
R42,000 paid for shortfall on car settlement
VISA application fee's - R3,500
Passport verification Fee - R505
Agent Fees - R15,000
My Medicals - R3,000
Wife Police Clearance - R700
Wife medicals - R3,000
Son's Medical - R1,000
One way ticket to Wellington - R11,500
Doggies shots and chips - R1,900

TALLY - R112,130
*car rentals etc not added as it would work the same out as our car payments so irrelevant (no extra cost)

Why is the visa taking so long.  Who is your agent?  Local Orin nz?

Apparently London and Washington office are closing soon. It's also silly season with people applying for visitor visas so there is a huge backlog building.

I'm using eagle immigration based in NZ

[silvrav]

Update - My employer was kind enough to write me a letter, addressed to INZ, if they would be so kind to expedite my visa as I am due to start 1 Nov. - My agent has now uploaded this to my profile.

I am also in contact with various ppl from the facebook group who is also waiting for visa's and one got an email address for the london office  So I also popped a mail with the letter to them asking nicely if they can expedite it for me.

Now more waiting....

At my current employer in SA I hit a snag as it I need to do a quick 3 day trip to Ivory coast  Flying out Sunday afternoon and back Tuesday night...I am at a point where I want to tell them thats it, I am leaving end of October, even if i have to sit at home for the month of November....thats if the visa takes another 6weeks 

[Ama ride ride]

  I am fortunate enough to have friends over there that will lodge me for the 2weeks and allow me to use of their car)

Wellington or Auckland?

[silvrav]

  I am fortunate enough to have friends over there that will lodge me for the 2weeks and allow me to use of their car)

Wellington or Auckland?

That was in Auckland when I went over in June....

Now I will be staying in Wellington so either Airbnb or short term room/apartment rental until wife and kids join me