katandbob
10th March 2007, 06:08 PM
I thought I would post the headline article that was in todays Southland Times, for those looking at places to settle in New Zealand.
We have been here 8 mths now and after a sweltering 26 degrees today I am glad its not that hot constantly - we had to give up on building the stables as it was just too hot - we elected to do the weekly shop in pac n save instead - it was nice and cool!:laugh
I was out early on a 3 hr hack - trying to get me and Jester fit for the Catlins Canter next weekend - I have bought my first ever tent today too, and I am going to have a practice setting it up tomorrow!;) I have 2 days of all day riding in the Catlins next weekend, so heres hoping its nice next weekend too!
Anyway, back to the article..... most people laughed at us when we moved down here, but I can honestly say that it was a good move, and I am sure other migrants would find the same.
PS Rob likes his new Job at StabiCraft ...hes building boats. and is home for 3.30pm.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southlandtimes/3987823a6011.html
Southland needed about 1200 migrants to support economic development as the deadline loomed for tenders to drill in the Great South Basin, a recruiting official said yesterday.
Venture Southland workforce attraction co-ordinator Sue Morrison-Bailey will head to the United Kingdom at the end of the month to find skilled workers.
She said that while there were skills shortages in many sectors throughout New Zealand, Southland also needed to recruit people for development in oil, gas and minerals. "We need around 1200 skilled migrants to help us cope with economic developments," she said.
With tenders closing at the end of this month for drilling in the Great South Basin, future energy projects could have a "dramatic" impact on Southland, she said.
About four companies from the United States had shown interest in bidding, as well as possible Brazilian and Chinese drilling companies, she said.
"We need support services for those industries before they arrive, because if they're not here, companies will be put off coming."
Venture Southland enterprise and strategic projects group manager Steve Canny confirmed there was a possibility of American, Brazilian and Chinese companies showing interest. "But they won't really be known until the bidding process is completed," he said.
Crown Minerals group manager Adam Feeley said, while there had been interest from companies in other countries, Crown Minerals could not disclose information, nor would it know until the tender process was complete.
Analysis of the bids would not be complete until the end of July.
Exploration work required significant support, including geological and marine support, diving, and administration.
"The potential is huge for Southland," he said.
The region also needed skilled workers in other sectors, however, including science and research, education, engineering and manufacturing and skilled support for the agricultural sector, he said.
Ms Morrison-Bailey said she hoped to find everything from engineers to midwives at the Opportunities New Zealand expo in London and Edinburgh this month.
We have been here 8 mths now and after a sweltering 26 degrees today I am glad its not that hot constantly - we had to give up on building the stables as it was just too hot - we elected to do the weekly shop in pac n save instead - it was nice and cool!:laugh
I was out early on a 3 hr hack - trying to get me and Jester fit for the Catlins Canter next weekend - I have bought my first ever tent today too, and I am going to have a practice setting it up tomorrow!;) I have 2 days of all day riding in the Catlins next weekend, so heres hoping its nice next weekend too!
Anyway, back to the article..... most people laughed at us when we moved down here, but I can honestly say that it was a good move, and I am sure other migrants would find the same.
PS Rob likes his new Job at StabiCraft ...hes building boats. and is home for 3.30pm.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southlandtimes/3987823a6011.html
Southland needed about 1200 migrants to support economic development as the deadline loomed for tenders to drill in the Great South Basin, a recruiting official said yesterday.
Venture Southland workforce attraction co-ordinator Sue Morrison-Bailey will head to the United Kingdom at the end of the month to find skilled workers.
She said that while there were skills shortages in many sectors throughout New Zealand, Southland also needed to recruit people for development in oil, gas and minerals. "We need around 1200 skilled migrants to help us cope with economic developments," she said.
With tenders closing at the end of this month for drilling in the Great South Basin, future energy projects could have a "dramatic" impact on Southland, she said.
About four companies from the United States had shown interest in bidding, as well as possible Brazilian and Chinese drilling companies, she said.
"We need support services for those industries before they arrive, because if they're not here, companies will be put off coming."
Venture Southland enterprise and strategic projects group manager Steve Canny confirmed there was a possibility of American, Brazilian and Chinese companies showing interest. "But they won't really be known until the bidding process is completed," he said.
Crown Minerals group manager Adam Feeley said, while there had been interest from companies in other countries, Crown Minerals could not disclose information, nor would it know until the tender process was complete.
Analysis of the bids would not be complete until the end of July.
Exploration work required significant support, including geological and marine support, diving, and administration.
"The potential is huge for Southland," he said.
The region also needed skilled workers in other sectors, however, including science and research, education, engineering and manufacturing and skilled support for the agricultural sector, he said.
Ms Morrison-Bailey said she hoped to find everything from engineers to midwives at the Opportunities New Zealand expo in London and Edinburgh this month.