Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 3, 2016 Share https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/media-centre/news-notifications/visa-changes-for-south-african-nationals Sent from my SM-G900F using TapatalkFugging idiots. Not NZ, teh plonkers who stuff it up for the rest of us. Rocket-Boy, Amberdrake, RossW and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Robin Posted October 4, 2016 Share Fugging idiots. Not NZ, teh plonkers who stuff it up for the rest of us.Think I should get my children their little purple passports instead of travelling on South African as less visas needed it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted October 4, 2016 Share Think I should get my children their little purple passports instead of travelling on South African as less visas needed it seems.Yeah... helps to have both..green for sadac...purple for the rest of the world!..and ease of travel for when they are older! Fortunately i did when exchange rates were easier on the pocket Red Robin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intern Posted October 5, 2016 Share That's bad news. it is already expensive for Safas to come here, that just got more so and also more complicated.This is something I was fearful about in 2009 already, that as demand for places in 'desirable' countries increases, the gates will start closing. NZ is experiencing record immigration at present, with most coming from the UK and the East, along with a healthy smattering of Safas, and the place is getting 'full'. There is plenty of noise about the need to close the tap and I reckon the visa requirement is a step towards that, notwithstanding the putative reasons of false documents (though anyone who knows how easy it is to get an 'official' SA passport must surely recognise that other countries are obliged to step up their defences). That said, Safas are generally welcomed, certainly more so than those from the East or other countries where the culture and demographics differ from those of a post-colonial country with similar cultures. But IMO, time is running out for an easy move and it will not only get harder but also more expensive. rad006 and niterider 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted October 5, 2016 Share That's bad news. it is already expensive for Safas to come here, that just got more so and also more complicated.This is something I was fearful about in 2009 already, that as demand for places in 'desirable' countries increases, the gates will start closing. NZ is experiencing record immigration at present, with most coming from the UK and the East, along with a healthy smattering of Safas, and the place is getting 'full'. There is plenty of noise about the need to close the tap and I reckon the visa requirement is a step towards that, notwithstanding the putative reasons of false documents (though anyone who knows how easy it is to get an 'official' SA passport must surely recognise that other countries are obliged to step up their defences). That said, Safas are generally welcomed, certainly more so than those from the East or other countries where the culture and demographics differ from those of a post-colonial country with similar cultures. But IMO, time is running out for an easy move and it will not only get harder but also more expensive.Well I am planning a visit November next year so I better apply now.You hobbits are very slow.What does a flight cost between Auckland and Nelson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Potgieter Posted October 5, 2016 Share Well I am planning a visit November next year so I better apply now.You hobbits are very slow.What does a flight cost between Auckland and Nelson?Ironically i have just booked one on jetstar. Flight auckland to nelson with luggage over a weekend was $238 return Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted October 5, 2016 Share Ironically i have just booked one on jetstar. Flight auckland to nelson with luggage over a weekend was $238 return Sent from my SM-G900F using TapatalkAt 10 to one thats R2300.Not bad.I will be visiting my cousin there and there is some famous hike she wants me to do Wayne Potgieter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intern Posted October 5, 2016 Share Probably the Heaphy Track, Kranswurm. I've not been to Nelson, there's a good chance you'll get there before me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted October 5, 2016 Share Probably the Heaphy Track, Kranswurm. I've not been to Nelson, there's a good chance you'll get there before me.No idea.I will asked her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droenn Posted October 5, 2016 Share Oh yeah, sorry about the magpies and possums over there Magpies are sooo annoying this time of year... only a few more weeks to go though! intern 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted October 5, 2016 Share MAGPIE INCOMING http://www.nrc.govt.nz/contentassets/73eff19154d94a4b8465f1d806f9d7d2/magpie-flying-copyright-nga-manu-images-400.jpg Edited October 5, 2016 by Odinson intern 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted October 5, 2016 Share The Birdshttps://youtu.be/LrN_U830_Gc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayleyearth Posted October 5, 2016 Share Oh yeah, sorry about the magpies and possums over there Magpies are sooo annoying this time of year... only a few more weeks to go though! I have the wind for resistance training and the magpies for sprint training now I see one and I pedal my heart out...while saying a bad word or 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intern Posted October 5, 2016 Share MAGPIE INCOMING http://www.nrc.govt.nz/contentassets/73eff19154d94a4b8465f1d806f9d7d2/magpie-flying-copyright-nga-manu-images-400.jpg 15 Kiwikaners just poeped themselves. Odinson and Wayne Potgieter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niterider Posted October 6, 2016 Share Front page of our local newspaper today Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk hayleyearth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted October 6, 2016 Share Front page of our local newspaper today Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk hahahah the term "first world problems" comes to mind when that is headline news on one's local newspaper. Guess it beats news of rioting students RossW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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