Wish I'd brought....??

Dinnaefash · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 7:45 am Post subject: Wish I'd brought....??

Those of you who have already made it to NZ, is there anything with hindsight you wish you had taken with you? Confused

I'm talking house type items, not loved ones or Twiglets Wink

We are basically bringing just about everything, since it looks like we'll have a 40ft container anyway Embarassed

- just a shame I can't squeeze my animals in there too to really save money Hmmm

Just want to make sure I don't forget anything... fingers crossed

BJ · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 8:36 am Post subject:

Hi Dinnaefash

Not made it there yet but have been for a visit. What animals you got, we have a little Staff who is great to be with.
Have you made any arrangements for thier trip yet?

Best of luck Nice One

BJ

Dinnaefash · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 8:41 am Post subject:

2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 horses.............. Eek

Well, you wouldn't leave your kids at home - would you??!! Laughing

Have got prices for them all from various places, nothing firm yet. The biggest problem I forsee is what to do with them when we arrive, given that we'll probably need to rent til we find what we're looking for and most rentals don't take pets... Confused

I've just been looking for 'lifestyle' rentals, on realenz, and there isn't much - and even the ones with a few acres, which sound perfect, say no pets...... Eek

Hubbie's family do have a dairy farm in Taranaki, if we are stuck, but it would be better to be settled in our own place... not stressing too much just yet, will just need to keep looking! fingers crossed

Raeven · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 10:21 am Post subject:

Hi, Dinnaefash,

Here's my standard list of things I've been advised to bring (although we haven't gone over yet, so I'll caution this list is not from personal experience!!):

Books -- they're very expensive in NZ
Track shoes -- ditto
Lawnmower -- ditto with gusto (bring a new one, you'll still save money!)
Fabric softener sheets for the tumble dryer, if you're going to use one
Antiques if you like them, they are far and few between in NZ

Not sure where you're heading or when you plan to arrive, but my DH and I plan to purchase a lifestyle block once we are there.. if we're in a position to help you out, we're more than happy to do so.

All the best, Rae

Moorf · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 10:29 am Post subject:

No antiques... nooooooooooo - one of my fav hobbies

Oh well, it's now a bookshop with coffee on tap, net connection (and sea cucumber sandwiches Timbo before u ask!! Razz

) AND antiques.....

John Miller · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 7:25 pm Post subject:

I'm not very interested in antiques so I have no expert opinion. I'd say there is great interest in New Zealand in antiques because - you may find this hard to believe - New Zealand's biggest TV channel (TV1) shows Antiques Roadshow from the UK at peak viewing time on a Saturday evening here. I'm sure I've also seen some sort of New Zealand TV programme about antique auctions in New Zealand.

So maybe there is money to be made importing antiques into New Zealand? Nutcase

abesrve · I'll Hang Around A Little Joined: 27 Jun 2004 Posts: 41

Dinnaefash, if you don't mind me asking, how much will a 40ft container cost and what is the next size down (20ft?)? I would like to know if it is worthwhile shipping stuff across or whether selling/rebuying is less hassle.

Moorf · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 11:03 pm Post subject:

Hmm v. interesting John... people are too clued up here (UK) now to be able to make a REALLY good profit from antiques unless you are already established (although Ebay can produce some good results) - perhaps NZ is the next market to move on to!! As I type this I am watching "Cash in the Attic" , shall no doubt move on to watch "Bargain Hunt" afterwards and then I have a multitude of auction/antique progs to keep me happy all day!!! That's inbetween the "get a new life" progs (god I can't wait to get to NZ to get a job - bored of doing nothing already Uhoh

)

I heard somewhere (here?) that the NZ'ers like old dark wood furniture - that is something that has been going of fashion here for a few years now (saw a prog on some British guy who was sending container-loads of "brown" furniture to Canada and making lots of money! (Uh oh, just blew my "I don't care about money" cover!! haha)

For instance, Edwardian mahogany cabinet with glass panelled doors - went in auction for £45!! Got to be worth investigating costs but I am betting that the shipping is the biggest barrier to overcome....

Dinnaefash · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 11:13 pm Post subject:

Well, we've been quoted just under £4.5k for a 40ft container... we've got lots of *stuff* Embarassed

The majority of what we are bringing is 'outside' stuff as opposed to furniture; garden 'stuff', horse 'stuff', workshop 'stuff'..... Eek

I think a 20ft would be about 1/2 that price.

I'm not sure what proportion of our 40 footer is actually estimated to be full at this point; if there is space we will almost certainly buy more 'stuff' (need a lounge suite + dining / kitchen table) to fill it and save us having to buy things over there fingers crossed

Moorf · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 11:16 pm Post subject:

Saw somewhere that brining the Dyson is a must.... BUT - how on earth do I get it fully cleaned up - Can wash out dustcontainer and replace filters but what about the internals

abesrve · I'll Hang Around A Little Joined: 27 Jun 2004 Posts: 41

veronica · Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 7:16 pm Post subject:

Hi, we've just started organising bringing over two large mutts with Ladyhaye, estimated cost is £4.350 ish. we emailed a few other companies too, but the others didn't even bother to reply. will let you know how we get on.. we opted to leave the horse at home! (she is going to the pony sanctuary in the next village) cheera Veronica

John Miller · Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 7:28 pm Post subject:

goldwheels · Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 8:19 pm Post subject:

Hi Moorf
We brought our Dyson out. All we did was clean the container and the filters. We had no problems through customs. Your moving company will advise you as they pack the stuff whether its suitable or not. I would have thought that MAF would rely on moving companies abroad to professional about what they pack any way. Our moving company were very good and advised us what to keep and what to clean, when they came round and measured up for the container.

Dinnaefash · Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 8:23 pm Post subject:

Veronica, I got quotes from Animal Airlines and Skymaster which were both cheaper than Ladyhaye. Yes

Goldwheels, what shippers did you use??