[G&K]

... anyone done it ?

Done a search - and nothing showed up, but I can't believe that it's not been written about SOMEWHERE on here !

Specifically, moving companies, tips advice, pitfalls etc...

Anyone ?

[spudulike]

Hi G&K, I know there are a few of us moving back to the UK for one reason and another. We are in a similar position looking for removals etc but haven't posted on here as people are mainly coming the other way...... so please feel free to PM and perhaps we can share resources. I think colindp is going through the move too but not sure who else........

We've booked to return in May next year so my goal is to be more organised than I was when I moved here :D

Good luck,

Louise :)

[jonSE]

Not NZ to UK but NZ to OZ. Used Allied - I can get contact details if you need them , but they were good and the company they used in OZ were also good. - Just remember that once it gets in the container on the back of the truck on the way to the docks it is largely out of the hands of the the shipping co. you used.

And DON'T use any shippers insurance - arrange it yourself - lots of threads about it.

[Tia Maria]

Came across this a while back and meant to post it. Its actually for people returning to the UK from all over not just NZ, but I'm sure you'll be able to get some useful info!

www.britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=61

Might be useful to have a returning home board on here, it could also include info for those of us who just pop back for a few months also.

Hope it helps

Cheers

Tia

[ENZ]

Might be useful to have a returning home board on here, it could also include info for those of us who just pop back for a few months also.

Funnily enough, a Kiwi has just asked us the same thing too - not so much a returning home board but a board to ask questions about moving to UK and US locations. I think we will do something along those lines - a resource for anyone moving to those countries (whether returning home or moving there for the first time). To quote from the message - "The people on ENZ from the UK and USA are so knowledgeable and helpful about New Zealand that I wondered if they could extend their helpfulness to talking about the countries they came from."

In general, I'm reluctant to add too many boards to the forum because it has quite a lot already but I think this would be a very helpful resource to have - if people would be willing to share this sort of info?

[bob_the_engineer]

I think that’s a great idea,

I’ve been in NZ about a year so the advice I could give is sort of limited (about NZ), but if anyone wants to know about life in the UK or USA I’m sure that there are many on here that could paint an honest picture

Bob

[SarahEDH]

Count me in -- I'd be glad to answer questions about the US.

[stu70]

Hey and I can tell you all aboot Canada. And as hard as it is to believe, you might want to consider moving here especially now with the global warming in full swing. We have had no snow so far and temps are so high it feels like doing a BBQ outdoors. So anyone needing info on the Great "Green" North, give a shout.

[spudulike]

Excellent idea Tia and thanks for the link.

It would be wonderful to be able to ask about relocating back to the UK and pool resources.

I think on this forum in particular people don't stand in judgement if you decide NZ is not for you and are more than willing to help people to find happiness wherever that may be and as such I think a moving 'elsewhere' area on the forum would work really well.

L :)

[NeilV]

As I'm from SA and emigrated to UK 7 years ago, count me in for a [slightly dated ;) ] view on South africa, and what it's like to set up in the UK from scratch [a different perspective than "native" Brits might have :D

[Tia Maria]

ENZ wrote:

not so much a returning home board but a board to ask questions about moving to UK and US locations.

I think this would also have the knock on effect of bringing more kiwis to the forum who could help us all with their local knowledge. I'd be more than happy to help out with UK info and I think the trials and tribulations of emigrating are pretty similar, no matter which direction you are heading in.

We'll all be house swapping by next year .... now anyone on this forum from the Bahahmas want to try out New Zealand in June?

Cheers

Tia

[Tia Maria]

I was about to post a few threads about popping back to the UK for a visit and I thought I'd check whether this new board was still being considered?

Cheers

Tia

[spudulike]

I'va also got info on shipping companies etc back to the UK and am waiting to see if I need to put it in a different part of the forum. :D

L :)

[ENZ]

I was about to post a few threads about popping back to the UK for a visit and I thought I'd check whether this new board was still being considered?

Yes, it has been added. :)

[wiki]

Nice one! After nine years in the UK I can just about remember what it was like to rock up in the UK and think "woah".

I shall scuttle over with my first piece of advice to those heading to the UK "there is a whole beautiful country outside of London, so don't just stick to living and working in the city"...

[Tia Maria]

ENZ wrote:

Yes, it has been added. :)

Fantastic!

Although I'm not technically moving away I couldn't resist being the first one to post on this board. Its like when you see smooth sand or snow and just have to make footprints in it!

Cheers

Tia

[Carey]

For anyone ccnsidering a holiday in Uk, house swapping is an excellent way to stay cheaply and comfortably. We have done over 20 swaps in the last 6 years within the Uk , admitably short ones of a week or 10 days, but currently on an 8 month swap in Sicily. Its the best way to really experience living in another country. Hoping to arrange one in NZ one day soon! Plenty of on-line exchange agencies where you can browse all the properties before joining, some chaeper than others to join and there is even a free one. Can give more advice if anyone is interested.

Carey