[poward clan]

Seem to be more of a technophobe than I thought! Second attempt at starting a thread,but can't find original so apologies if I'm repeating myself. (Perhaps I should have got my 9yo to do it?:laugh ) I'm Sarah and my OH is Mike;been browsing the forums here for a while and found them an invaluable source of info so felt it was time to actually participate and introduce myself. We've been fortunate enough to be drawn from the pool within a week of submitting our EOI and to be honest it happend much faster than I anticipated.So now waiting for ITA to arrive and wondering what to do next. Start getting police checks,medicals etc organised? Don't want to jump the gun but don't want to slow application down if I can get some paperwork organised in advance. Any advice from you guys who have been there would be most appriciated. Thanks Sarah

[Peter&Liz]

Hi Guys and welcome to the forum!

I think police checks are valid for 6 months and can take 40 days to process, but medicals are only valid for 3 months. So if your looking to move asap you might want to send off for your police checks now.

Peter

[Andy&Carol]

Welcome to the forum. There's at least a couple of us on here from Derbyshire, we're from Ilkeston. I found the forms needed to start the police check on Derbyshire Police website - search the site for 'police clearance form'.

Have you got firm plans for NZ? Where to settle etc.

Good luck, enjoy the forum, Carole

[lockstock]

Hi and welcome - you're doing the right thing, get as much paperwork done in advance as you can. NOt only will it focus you on the application but it will save hassle once you have submitted your ITA.

[Jennispink]

Welcome:nice1
I find it helps calm the nerves to have a list I can tick things off:D

[benandclare]

Welcoma along guys to the rollercoaster ride :raebanana

This link may ease the ride abit :D

http://www.emigratenz.org/forum/showthread.php?t=10641

[cathgates]

Welcome to the forum, Where abouts in Derbyshire are you?
We live in Ilkeston along with Carole and Andy.
Let us know, and if you're close enough, we could all meet up and share stories.
Cath X

[poward clan]

Reassuring that I'm not thinking too much ahead of myself and doing the right thing. Thanks for the replies and advice:) To the folk in Ilkeston- we're in Chapel-en-le-Frith which is alledgedly 'Capital of the Peak'! Be lovely to chat and share experiences with somebody local. Does this mean I have somebody who understands why I need to see blue sky more than grey?! Thanks again for all responses. Sarah

[cathgates]

Certainly do understand!!! I always describe uk as different shades of grey!!!

We must get together if poss.

Cath X