sameboat
Welsh expat in New Zealand
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Welsh
Lives in Auckland
Registration: 29 November 2012
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Considering Lae as a family with littlies by sameboat
My partner is currently interviewing for a job in Lae. I've been googling and reading blogs/forum posts/anything and everything that I can find to help us make the leap or stay put. We've a young family: 2 boys aged 3 and a little girl nearly 2. ...
Thanks for your help and info. How many years did you live in Lae? Just asking as wondering if your kids were a similar age when you went out there Surely at an 'International School' whether Teachers are Expats or Nationals, they've all been ... Read More
kindergarten enrollment by pemii
hi everyone, i want to know if its easy to ve ur child enrolled at kindergarten, mine is 2.5 yrs old and me and husband would be working when we get there so if not what are my options? i dont wanna ve a nanny at home.
Fantastic. Different doctor's practices charge different prices. Ours currently its $17 per visit but previously it was $20. Children under 5 don't have to pay. Read More
Pregnancy in Auckland by Christine
Hi, could you please share advice and tips about pregnancy in Auckland ? Who are the best gynecologists for pregnancy follow-ups? Which hospitals or clinics would you recommend to give birth in Auckland ? Thanks a lot in advance for ...
A birthing centre doesn't give them. Hospitals only Read More
Pregnancy in Auckland by Christine
Hi, could you please share advice and tips about pregnancy in Auckland ? Who are the best gynecologists for pregnancy follow-ups? Which hospitals or clinics would you recommend to give birth in Auckland ? Thanks a lot in advance for ...
Are you coming over here pregnant or planning to be pregnant? Big difference! The reason I ask is: YOU must find yourself a gyne or midwife, compared to the UK for example where the practice provides you with a midwife and when you get to ... Read More
kindergarten enrollment by pemii
hi everyone, i want to know if its easy to ve ur child enrolled at kindergarten, mine is 2.5 yrs old and me and husband would be working when we get there so if not what are my options? i dont wanna ve a nanny at home.
Really sorry - no idea. I only know what I know - we had full residency. I imagine on a work visa there would be greater costs involved? At present families make a 'voluntary contribution' per year to the school. My understanding is unless you are ... Read More
kindergarten enrollment by pemii
hi everyone, i want to know if its easy to ve ur child enrolled at kindergarten, mine is 2.5 yrs old and me and husband would be working when we get there so if not what are my options? i dont wanna ve a nanny at home.
Kindy is from 3yrs -5yrs. Children start school on their 5th birthday or the following Monday ;) If you are residents, then at 3, your child will get 20 ECE hours (early child education), however, it's not free. You must contribute. Community kindys ... Read More
Considering Lae as a family with littlies
My partner is currently interviewing for a job in Lae. I've been googling and reading blogs/forum posts/anything and everything that I can find to help us make the leap or stay put. We've a young family: 2 boys aged 3 and a little girl nearly 2. ... Read More
Info about Lae for a mum of 3 preschoolers
My partner is interviewing for a job in Lae. Obviously I've googled as much as I can and read lots about the dangers but remain open to exploring the opportunity. If anyone can answer these questions it'd certainly help me/us make the ... Read More