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lukemillar

13-02-09 07:51 AM

I'm off..again!

Hey all,

As a few of you know I moved from the UK the year before last to sunny Sydney. Just got a new job contract and it is signed and sealed so as long as my visa comes through, i'll be heading off to Wellington, New Zealand!

This time I have decided to take my bike with me rather than lose a packet and I'm looking forward to the fabled NZ roads :) Oh yeah!

I'll still be around on here, but if any of you find yourselves over this side of the planet then give me a shout :smt023

Take it easy
Luke

Tim in Belgium

13-02-09 07:53 AM

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Enjoy Luke, that's the south Island IIRC?

I'm moving myself again, only 50 odd miles down to Rotterdam though, at least I'll be nearer the Ring.

falc	13-02-09 08:08 AM

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Nice one Luke, I would def. like to go over there and try those roads.

Let us know how you get on :D

SoulKiss

13-02-09 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by lukemillar (Post 1783318)

Weta Digital ?

SoulKiss

13-02-09 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim in Belgium (Post 1783320)

Enjoy Luke, that's the south Island IIRC?

I'm moving myself again, only 50 odd miles down to Rotterdam though, at least I'll be nearer the Ring.

Bottom of the North Island Tim :)

peterco

13-02-09 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim in Belgium (Post 1783320)

Enjoy Luke, that's the south Island IIRC?.

North Island,a hilly and windy city.

pete

RichT

13-02-09 08:31 AM

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Nice one... Will be over them parts (Auckland) for 3 weeks at Christmas visiting the folks. Not sure if we'll get to Wellington, but will be touring around a bit.

Enjoy windy Wellington.

Dave20046

13-02-09 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by lukemillar (Post 1783318)

goodluck :D

Dappa D

13-02-09 09:56 AM

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niiiiiiiice, sounds awesome good luck dude and have fun!

Gene genie

13-02-09 12:35 PM

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watch out for all the aussies demonstrating about the pommes nicking their jobs.:-D

dizzyblonde

13-02-09 12:37 PM

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ooooo give us a good review when you've settled in. Its one on the list of emigration destinations 8) Got friends over in Auckland but they can't give me a bikers perspective.

SoulKiss

13-02-09 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dizzyblonde (Post 1783670)

ooooo give us a good review when you've settled in. Its one on the list of emigration destinations 8) Got friends over in Auckland but they can't give me a bikers perspective.

What do you want to know?

As well as having looked into it, I have "resources" :p

chris8886

13-02-09 01:28 PM

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sounds great, good luck with it. not trying to put a downer on the roads, but i have heard their speed limits are quite low and their enforcement of them harsh. you'll need to find a stealth mode button ;)

SoulKiss

13-02-09 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by chris8886 (Post 1783744)

Standard speeds are 50kph in town and 100kph as NSL - but others can be applied but not above 100 - so thats 30mph and 60mph

Interesting bit is

Important

If a driver exceeds a permanent posted speed limit by more than 40 km/h, there is an automatic 28-day licence suspension.
If a driver exceeds a temporary speed limit by more than 50 km/h, there is an automatic 28-day licence suspension.

http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/roa...ed-limits.html for more info....

plowsie

13-02-09 02:35 PM

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Great news for you luje. All the very best from me.

P.s. Gis a job! Lol ;)

Miss Alpinestarhero

13-02-09 03:27 PM

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Good stuff! Good luck with it all :-D

dizzyblonde

13-02-09 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SoulKiss (Post 1783715)

What do you want to know?

As well as having looked into it, I have "resources" :p

I'd forgotten about you:oops: sowwweeeee
Having a blonde day, as well as too many mothers, brothers and 2 yr old nephews visitng all at the same time...arrrrghhhg

Tiger 55

13-02-09 05:17 PM

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Good luck mate. You're living the dream!

Biker Biggles

13-02-09 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene genie (Post 1783664)

watch out for all the aussies demonstrating about the pommes nicking their jobs.:-D

Geography lessom----New Zealand is a different country to Australia,so the Aussies will not be too bothered about jobs there.:rolleyes:

Good luck with the move.Last time I was in Wellington it was early closing day;)

lukemillar

13-02-09 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SoulKiss (Post 1783343)

Weta Digital ?

Yep :) Not sure what I'll be working on yet, but if it is what I think it is, then it's going to be cool :p

lazymanc

13-02-09 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lukemillar (Post 1784313)

Yep :) Not sure what I'll be working on yet, but if it is what I think it is, then it's going to be cool :p

That's a pretty cool place to work! :)

Are you on the art or the systems side if you don't mind me asking?

BanannaMan

15-02-09 05:05 AM

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Best of luck!
Sounds really great!

Foxy	15-02-09 12:36 PM

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Great news Luke. I bet you cannot wait for your visa to come through :-D

shonadoll

15-02-09 01:47 PM

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Am envious. Enjoy!

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