Australian Life
Will a TV purchased in NZ work in Australia?
Is it worth taking electrical equipment to Australia?
I've got a gun licence in NZ, does that make it easier to get an Australian one?
Can anyone share any information about their eczema after moving to Melbourne/Brisbane? Did it get better?
Both my girls have the dreaded eczema and I am hoping the change in climate/humidity and other environmental factors result in improving their eczema.
Do Kiwis get treated like second-rate citizens?
We've been wanting to move to Aus, but recently seen some bad press about Aussie being very prejudice against kiwi's for everything from jobs to university. Do we just have to prove that we can…
What Are The Supermarket Brands In Australia?
What are the brands of supermarkets in Australia and how do they compare to brands I might be used to in New Zealand?
Is it really that great living in Australia? Was it a big cultural change?
How to help children cope with moving
We are thinking of moving to Australia when my son is eight and my daughter is five. I am worried about how well they will settle in at school with such a big change.
Has anyone had experience in…
Will my asthma be better or worse in Australia?
We are moving to Brisbane in Feb/March 09 and my kids and I get asthma pretty bad in the winter here. I was wondering if Australia will be better or worse for us with the warmer weather?
Melbourne or Adelaide, which one is best?
My wife and I are keen to move from Dunedin to Australia in the future. For a while we have been set on Melbourne but now I am starting to look at Adelaide as a option.
Does anyone have any opinions…
Is it worth the move?
I am thinking of moving to Melbourne later/early next year from Auckland. But beside the lifestyle, the gap between salary vs expenses seems to be small.
I am on 40k here in NZ and my living costs…
Best utility service providers in Melbourne
Which are the best utility service providers in Melbourne for phone, internet and electricity? How long does it take to get connected?
My wife and I are planning to relocate from Wellington in…
What is the reality of living in Australia?
The media is saying dire things about Australia's economy 'going soft' and are portraying the country as being on the rocks! If what is written in The Age is to be believed, Victoria seems especially…
What do I need to prepare a 13 year old to live in Australia?
I have a 13-year-old son moving to Brizzy in Australia to live with grandparents...I guess I would like 2 know what I have to prepare for him....i.e. legally, schooling, medical, etc...to make his…
Is anyone thinking of migrating to NSW?
I notice most people are talking about moving to Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne and even Adelaide. No mention is made of Sydney or Newcastle. Is there a reason for this? Is NSW too expensive now?
We are…
Did anyone find out anything about bringing firearms to Queensland?
How much money do you need to move to Australia?
Is there a minimum amount of funds you need behind you before you move from NZ to Australia? And do you need proof of it?
This is a fantastic forum...we are also looking to move to Australia. My question is: is the grass really greener on the other side?
We intend to sell our home and pack up our house to move over to Australia. Our car is a toyota van 1997 and we were thinking of taking it over in a 20ft container with whatever other belongings we…