Hi there, My name is Piers, I live in New Zealand as a permanent resident (British Citizen) ... Ive been living in New Zealand since I was two and a half! And...
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vernian.process@...
vernian.proc...
Mar 3, 2013 11:09 pm
Hi Piers, I did the same thing. That's what led me to NZ many years ago. I am now back in the States, but I urge you to follow your heart and become an artist....
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neils_morr
Mar 3, 2013 11:10 pm
Wouldn't it be easiest if you become a NZ citizen first? Neil...
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Catherine Robinson
napiergal
Mar 4, 2013 1:41 am
be careful about online..... there are many scams out there especially in usa where i live some of the people ask for money, some are not the person u see or...
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vernian.process@...
vernian.proc...
Mar 4, 2013 1:53 am
I became a New Zealand resident three years after I arrived. I do miss it, but I've had to return to the States to help my retired, aging parents....
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vernian.process@...
vernian.proc...
Mar 4, 2013 1:54 am
Catherine is exactly right. The best advice is to follow your heart, but listen to the brain, too. It can prevent hazard, whereas the heart cannot....
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piersls...
Mar 4, 2013 2:51 am
Thanks for your thought Neil, getting NZ citizenship is quite a rigmarole, plus you have to convince the NZ Govt you plan to reside in NZ long term. My first...
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piersls...
Mar 4, 2013 2:52 am
Dont worry, all is above board and we'll find a way! So Im kinda going in the opposite direction, Im sorry you had to go back, but I strongly believe the US is...
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neils_morr
Mar 4, 2013 2:56 am
I understood you had lived in NZ long term. If you become a Kiwi, there's no downside and you can always live in NZ or Oz at will - nice to retire to...
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kiwimum
kiwimum22000
Mar 4, 2013 4:55 am
I agree Neil, you can collect citizenships and not lose anything ( as long as each country allows dual, which NZ and USA do). If you don't get it while living...
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maya naran
maya_naran
Mar 4, 2013 5:11 am
Like others have mentioned , follow your heart and dreams, but also  a word of advice if you have assets, secure them first i.e prenup, trust etc.. ...
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maya naran
maya_naran
Mar 4, 2013 5:14 am
here here Neil, why do you think I had to move back to NZ..(riches to rags)  at least in NZ you can still have a good life when you're  a low income earner.....
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Monique Watson
orcs2elves
Mar 4, 2013 6:54 am
Hey Craig A belated thanks for the welcome :) And thanks for the heads up.The Anzac event sounds great.We look forward to being there. Guys, I'm a part time...
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neils_morr
Mar 4, 2013 6:58 am
I always shake my head because when I went to Uni in Wellington (a long time ago) a full year of one subject was 3 guineas without laboratories (like math), 5...
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Monique Watson
orcs2elves
Mar 4, 2013 7:23 pm
Boy. Those were the days. My biggest SL mistake was doing a course in scuba diving in 2001 that cost me $100,00. I don't think the instructor accredited us...
Does anyone know if there any active New Zealand, Australia groups in Seattle area?...
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maxeythecat911
Apr 19, 2013 4:09 am
Okay, I'm in a real dilemma here....my husband is a NZ citizen but was raised in Scotland. He's got a green card and has been residing in the 'States for over...
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Neil Morrison
neils_morr
Apr 19, 2013 4:14 am
Here's a list of NZ consulates in the USA. http://www.nzembassy.com/usa Also see ...
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John Kane
gunny_kiwi
Apr 19, 2013 4:21 am
Does he know any kiwi passport holders that have known him for the last couple of years It does not matter where in the world they live just as long as they...
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maxeythecat911
Apr 19, 2013 5:16 am
No he doesn't....see, that's the thing; he may have been born in NZ but he was raised in Scotland then spent the last 35 years here in the US. He has no ties...
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maxeythecat911
Apr 19, 2013 5:17 am
We'll give 'em a try....guess that's all we can do. Dunno why of all countries they have to make something so simple so damned difficult!...
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Monique Watson
orcs2elves
Apr 19, 2013 5:18 am
I recently vouched for someone who hasn't been resident in NZ for 15 years so they could renew their passport. Monique...
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Neil Morrison
neils_morr
Apr 19, 2013 5:21 am
It's pretty weird to renew passports online. Maybe they still don't have the system worked out. ISTM they could allow for a notary as a substitute. Neil...
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whitneytalbot
Apr 22, 2013 11:58 pm
Hi All, I am new to DC having just moved here 3 months ago for work. I am enjoying the city and the food (maybe a little too much) and are looking to join a...
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whitneytalbot
Apr 22, 2013 11:59 pm
Hi Gayle, What is the website you refered to with the sports clubs on it? Looking for a netball club....any help is appreciated. Thanks Whitney...
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Stephen Beasley
vernian.proc...
Apr 23, 2013 1:20 am
Are there any NZ clubs in Florida, preferably Central Florida? -- Respectfully, Stephen R. Beasley Home: 352-751-7143 Cell: 813-244-1106 Home:...
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Kirsti Longley
kirstilongley
Apr 23, 2013 2:03 am
Hi Whitney:  The kickball scene in DC is pretty big, if that was something you were interested in. You can check out: http://www.kickball.com/  (Kickball...
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Daniel Soso
coach_soso
Apr 23, 2013 3:57 am
Go to any rugby club in the DC area, and you will find plenty of social contacts Whitney. Try: http://www.marylandrugby.org/  In November the Ambassador's...
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Pamela Anderson
goldenoldie22
Jun 10, 2013 6:52 am
Yep Neil, tiapablo NZ.... they are the only makers of corn tor All spam is reported to SpamCop....
