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  1. lagoon avatar

    Re: Three month trip for family with young kids to NZ

    by lagoon 31 May 2012

    For a lengthy stay I think that you are best to look for holiday home/apartment accommodation in several strategic localities around the…

  2. westwood avatar

    RE: North Island - 5 1/2 days

    by westwood 31 May 2012

    Nah, easy drive. Gawd, you can drive from Auckland to Wellington in a day.

  3. westwood avatar

    RE: Building insurance

    by westwood 31 May 2012

    My house insurance went up by $24 a month after the Christchurch earthquake and I live in Auckland!! Lisa, you might know about soak age…

  4. LisaMNZ avatar

    RE: Honeymoon - July - Duration:7-10 days - What to see/do

    by LisaMNZ 31 May 2012

    Hobbiton is supposed to be even better than before now - since they set up the set for 'The Hobbit'. It's an easy enough stop on a drive…

  5. hereandtherenz avatar

    RE: Honeymoon - July - Duration:7-10 days - What to see/do

    by hereandtherenz 31 May 2012

    I'd skip Auckland and fly into Rotorua if you can (it has an intl airport and direct flights from Sydney - or look at connecting flights…

  6. lagoon avatar

    Re: Honeymoon - July - Duration:7-10 days - What to see/do

    by lagoon 30 May 2012

    Try to make your visit 10 days. There is much to see and do and you'll kick yourselves later that you didn't have a longer stay. 2 nights…

  7. Dick_N_Larger avatar

    RE: Origin 1

    by Dick_N_Larger 30 May 2012

    Geeky: Union is a much flawed game that's why they invented Rugby League. The boot has been outlawed in League because it is too dangerous.…

  8. scottyheather avatar

    Proof of outward journey

    by scottyheather 30 May 2012

    Hi everyone. Sorry if this sounds a dumb question (actually the Japanese Embassy here in NZ didn't know the answer) but I just want…

  9. kereru avatar

    RE: South or North Island September

    by kereru 29 May 2012

    Without knowing your budget it is hard to say whether to recommend renting a car or using public transport. One option is to fly to somewhe…

  10. BirminghamReesy avatar

    Week trip to Tonga/Samoa

    by BirminghamReesy 29 May 2012

    Im planning a week long trip to either Tonga or Samoa at the start of August. My partner hits 30 and she wants tropical beaches etc …

  11. hollie_hunter avatar

    Fiji with a criminal history- is it possible?

    by hollie_hunter 29 May 2012

    Hi all, Firstly- this question isn't about me!! Okay, so I'm flying to the USA with air pacific airlines. My travel agent has said…

  12. Kierkegaard avatar

    RE: Do i need a visa..and how do i go about getting it

    by Kierkegaard 28 May 2012

    All taxis from the airport to the city are rip offs, there is no avoiding it! I think the going rate is about $40US, but I am not sure…

  13. BirminghamReesy avatar

    Re: UK citz appling for NZ visa outside of UK

    by BirminghamReesy 28 May 2012

    They have alot of partner medical facilities where you can get the medical complete. If you look around the immigration website site there…

  14. jonello avatar

    Heres a Cheap car 4 sale in AUCKLAND

    by jonello 26 May 2012

    Hi all'', I'm selling my trust worthy mitsubishi,in sunny Auckland right now.. Mitsubishi mirage 1.3gl .only 115,000km, with all…

  15. kereru avatar

    RE: a cheap and nice place to stay in auckland

    by kereru 25 May 2012

    What is your budget exactly and where in "Auckland"? Have you looked at suburban motels?

  16. prodizy avatar

    RE: 16-night trip to New Zealand covering both islands - updated itinerary

    by prodizy 25 May 2012

    Hey neverwinter, How about the following completely different itinerary. 17th night - arrival at Auckland 18th - explore auckland 19…

  17. Aphrodite1 avatar

    Re: Where shall I go?

    by Aphrodite1 25 May 2012

    Thankyou lagoon for your reply. Sadly Aitutaki doesn't work because I'm flying to Auckland with a stopover in Nadi. This means that I…

  18. RedFossil avatar

    Australia- Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef to Sydney

    by RedFossil 24 May 2012

    Hi there! June 9th I am flying into Brisbane, Australia from Auckland and I'd like to make it to the great barrier reef with enough time…

  19. lagoon avatar

    Re: Stopover in Rarotonga

    by lagoon 23 May 2012

    I appreciate that you will be travelling with family, and that it's already a 5 hour journey if you take the direct flight between Sydney…

  20. truckstophero avatar

    RE: Looking for a club / bar that will let me play a DJ set in Bogota

    by truckstophero 23 May 2012

    Just send emails after googling clubs that play similar music. I got gigs in Beirut, Auckland, Tel Aviv, Philippines, India and Taiwan…

  21. cristeen avatar

    Re: Cheap Dentist in Auckland

    by cristeen 23 May 2012

    Hey there, Where in Bangkok did you get your dental work done? Cheers

  22. cristeen avatar

    Re: Cheap Dentist in Auckland

    by cristeen 23 May 2012

    Could anyone tell me where and who and contact for dentists in Bangkok? Cheers

  23. tanisa avatar

    a cheap and nice place to stay in auckland

    by tanisa 23 May 2012

    I am looking for a nice and cheap place to stay in Auckland who is not a youth hostel. Thanks for all your suggestions.

  24. LisaMNZ avatar

    RE: I need a spreadsheet.

    by LisaMNZ 22 May 2012

    kiwi piss up! I'm sure we can find a venue far enough away from Chch that you can get to easily and will sooth sneaker's earthquakey…

  25. westwood avatar

    RE: Urgent advice needed for Thailand Visa

    by westwood 22 May 2012

    Probably be cheaper to buy a cheap Air Asia ticket out of Thailand than do a date change with some airlines. Theres not a big choice of…

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