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Where there any household items you were not allowed to take into Australia?

Posted by evelyn-arnold. 2 replies. Latest activity on 26 December 2010.

Private Health Insurance for NZ Citizens

Hi everyone! So the time has come where I have seen myself setting up to transfer from NZ to Aus. I have managed to secure a job while still in NZ in Sydney and I will be moving there this January…

Posted by dae. 1 reply. Latest activity on 14 October 2024.

What's a good way of getting hold of cheap/second hand furniture in Melbourne? (i.e. like Trade Me)

Posted by teesol. 5 replies. Latest activity on 07 July 2013.

How much money should I take to get me started in Australia?

I am single, young and want to make the move...how much will I (approx) need to get set up over there? (preferably Perth).

Posted by kiwi. 4 replies. Latest activity on 21 November 2010.

What is a good area to live in Perth? Need a cheap place to buy food, clothing, etc to get started.

Posted by khans-mum. 2 replies. Latest activity on 18 April 2011.

How much money will I need to move to Australia?

I am 18 and really want/need to move over to Aussie. I already have a place to live hopefully. I want to move over at the end of November and just want to know - do I need much money to take with…

Posted by anonymous. 6 replies. Latest activity on 21 December 2010.

What are the basic requirements for me and my son and partner to move to Australia from the UK?

I am from the United Kingdom and am looking to move to Australia in 2009 for a new life with my son and partner. What do we need to do to move? Could you send me a check list?

Posted by sarah. 0 replies. Latest activity on 08 November 2008.

Where is the best place to live in Brisbane?

Posted by tazman. 3 replies. Latest activity on 09 February 2011.

What is the likelihood I'll qualify for permanent residency in Australia and be able to buy a business and a house in Perth? How much will I need to do this?

Posted by lala-g. 1 reply. Latest activity on 01 August 2011.

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…

Posted by komata. 5 replies. Latest activity on 11 April 2013.

What is a good way of getting a mobile phone in Australia?

Looking for a cheap, user friendly way of getting a new phone without having to sign up for 2 years... What is everyone doing for phones in Australia?

Posted by gareth30. 2 replies. Latest activity on 25 March 2009.

Moving on a tight budget - doable?

Hi - We have a job offer but it doesn't include relocation. We would be able to scrape together between 6-8K AUD to move a family of 6 ( 2 adults, 4 kids). Is that enough to get by until the first…

Posted by 6kays. 3 replies. Latest activity on 19 January 2011.

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?

Posted by shan. 3 replies. Latest activity on 02 January 2011.

Need suggestions about moving to/living in Adelaide

Hi, I am seriously considering the move to Australia and feel that Adelaide would be a good place to start for my wife and two kids (5 & 2). We are currently living in rural south island and think…

Posted by ashleigh. 2 replies. Latest activity on 26 December 2010.

How do we get from Melbourne to Ballarat with no car?

We're selling our car here in NZ and would like to move to Ballarat... We're not sure how to get there though! Do we fly to Melbourne and get a smaller flight through to Ballarat? Or do we fly to…

Posted by casekris. 1 reply. Latest activity on 31 August 2010.

How do I get a Post Office Box in Melbourne?

Hi,

My family is moving from Auckland to Melbourne but we won't have a permanent address in the first few weeks in Australia.

Can we apply for a Post Office Box in Melbourne while we are still in…

Posted by utama. 2 replies. Latest activity on 25 August 2012.

What is the best way to get a reliable car after you move from NZ?

Posted by penny. 1 reply. Latest activity on 07 November 2010.

Living costs and finding work in Melbourne

Hey everyone

I've been reading through all the questions and have found the information really useful. I'm looking at moving to Melbourne in the next few months to work and have a few…

Posted by caitlin. 1 reply. Latest activity on 09 November 2010.

I'm a 12-year-old kid from NZ. Will it be easy for me to move ?

I'm a 12-year-old kid from NZ. Will it be easy for me to move to Australia??

Posted by anonymous. 2 replies. Latest activity on 05 January 2011.

Renting in Sydney without Employment

If you move over to Sydney without a job lined up (alot of employment agencies want to meet with you before they refer you to employers) how do you go about renting a property? I hear that rental…

Posted by lynn. 2 replies. Latest activity on 19 April 2015.