Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 Dunedin is one of the reasons a lot of Safas think NZ has terrible weather. It is cold in winter, man! And it gets a lot of overcast conditions. And it is full of crazy students doing crazy student stuff.All that said, it is in NZ and NZ is a fantastic country. When we came over, we would have gone anywhere, even to Invercargill or Greymouth or Westport. We weren't fussy, figured a start anywhere would be better than hanging around waiting to be shot or raped or whatever.So it's like CT in winter then... intern 1
intern Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 What do you ous think of the proposed new flag? I prefer the old one with the Union Jack and the red stars...
patches Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 What do you ous think of the proposed new flag? I prefer the old one with the Union Jack and the red stars... I quite like the new one with the silver fern nolipoli 1
Kranswurm Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 So it's like CT in winter then... Ha haYou wish.It is 11 deg C today and Feb is the hottest month of the year.My mate says you freeze your bollocks off there. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
BarHugger Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 Dunedin is one of the reasons a lot of Safas think NZ has terrible weather. It is cold in winter, man! And it gets a lot of overcast conditions. And it is full of crazy students doing crazy student stuff.All that said, it is in NZ and NZ is a fantastic country. When we came over, we would have gone anywhere, even to Invercargill or Greymouth or Westport. We weren't fussy, figured a start anywhere would be better than hanging around waiting to be shot or raped or whatever.I have scheduled my shooting...rape....whatever for Tuesday next week between 8-10 am. provided I can make it......
intern Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 I have scheduled my shooting...rape....whatever for Tuesday next week between 8-10 am. provided I can make it......From what I understand, even if you're on time, you'll probably have to wait in a queue. SwissVan 1
BarHugger Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) From what I understand, even if you're on time, you'll probably have to wait in a queue.Scheduling your own rape is quicker than getting a lotto ticket on a quiet day....the industry is over employed....you are never wanting or waiting for assistance..... Edited March 8, 2016 by BarHugger
Lou Zealand Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 Ha haYou wish.It is 11 deg C today and Feb is the hottest month of the year.My mate says you freeze your bollocks off there. Yes, but the skiing is great. The Otago skifields, Treble Cone and Cardrona in particular, bring back fond memories.Â
jimmycool Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 ANZ bank account opened. Super easy from this side!I read that too quickly and wondered how you had managed to get onto the gravy train. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
patches Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 I read that too quickly and wondered how you had managed to get onto the gravy train. hahaha! no, those guys sadly have access to my bank account. Speaking of income tax, this might be a handy link for anyone wanting to do the sums... http://www.ird.govt.nz/calculators/keyword/incometax/calculator-tax-rate.html There's a link on that page to an income tax calculator. In NZ my effective tax works out to 7% less than what it is on the same salary in SA. Score! jimmycool 1
patches Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) Another little helpful bit of info I stumbled upon... So in NZ levies are added to petrol, but not to diesel. So diesel is significantly cheaper. BUT, diesel vehicles require a RUC (road user charge) disc to make their contribution. This disc is based on distance travelled. For example, if I do 15 000km/year I will need to buy 15 000km worth of RUC. The RUC rate is also based on vehicle weight, but the lowest bracket covers up to 3500kg. So... the NZ government has been kind enough to publish an excel spreadsheet to help one compare 2 vehicles and see which one is cheaper to run. Look for the link to the spreadsheet here http://www.transport.govt.nz/land/roadusercharges/ruccalculator/ Edited March 8, 2016 by patches
patches Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) When you flying out patches? I fly out next Tuesday (15th March) EDIT: And you guys? Do you have a date set for the final move? Edited March 8, 2016 by patches Tumbleweed 1
Ramrod Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 I fly out next Tuesday (15th March)Â EDIT: And you guys? Do you have a date set for the final move?i fly out on sunday. Wife and kids will fly out the 11 April 2016.
hayleyearth Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 hahaha! no, those guys sadly have access to my bank account. Speaking of income tax, this might be a handy link for anyone wanting to do the sums... http://www.ird.govt.nz/calculators/keyword/incometax/calculator-tax-rate.html There's a link on that page to an income tax calculator. In NZ my effective tax works out to 7% less than what it is on the same salary in SA. Score!  But housing alone will be at least 3 times higher for me (compared to current)Â
patches Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 i fly out on sunday. Wife and kids will fly out the 11 April 2016. Sheesh! that's soon! You flying Qantas? They seem to be the most direct.
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