Have to be Australia... It came up as a potential 3-5 year option at work, had to turn it down due to family commitments now got a gut wrenching desire to move there...
Been 4 or 5 times on Holiday and loved it, always said I want to move there one day
If you lived in Cyprus, Paulie ..... at least it would be easier and quicker to fly to Swansea for the Charlton game on New Year's Eve, than to catch the train from London.
Sorry should read Tapas bars. I like France, Spain, and particularly Germany but if I lived in another country it would have to be one that spoke English. Possibly somewhere in America, California, or probably Sydney Australia.
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Your favourite place in New Zealand?
Why you like it?
Weather?
Scenery?
Population? Good for work? Nice people?
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Well i am a Kiwi. Auckland = jobs but transportation and house price problems. Humid in summer. Wellington = fewer jobs, cheaper houses (but still not cheap), temperate weather, picturesque city centre. Christchurch = house prices on a par with Wellington, but rebuilding the city after the earthquakes, not sure about the work situation, hot in summer and cold in winter. Good access to South Island scenery, skiing etc...Provincial cities cheap housing, good access to nature, fewer jobs. Overall NZ people friendly. Less so in big cities but still out of sight compared to London (South England). Auckland very multicultural and less so the further South in the country you go. NZ a long bloody way from anywhere which is good and bad. Kiwis work quite hard and would expect you to. Four weeks leave per annum typical. The older i get the more settled i am in NZ, too much sh!t going on elsehwere. The sword of Damocles is our precarious place on the Tectonic plate and our cyclical balls up of the Rugby World Cup. Access to nature is important to most NZers and i am no different. On this basis my favourite place to live (all other considerations notwithstanding) would be Nelson.
Actually, re-reading the OP's original scenario, some 10 years ago, I was 'friends' with a real fugitive called Mark.
Whilst watching a footy game in Mitchells Bar in Cape Town Waterfront, i got talking to a Brit (obviously caught the accent), who was very friendly, and seemed like a decent guy, and we met up for a beer or two mostly surrounding football after that.
Then , some months later i noticed something on local news about someone called Mark Maine being arrested and held in custody awaiting extradition.
Sorta threw me aback a bit, but there are many people in Cape Town where you think, why the fuck are you in CT?
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Why you like it?
Weather?
Scenery?
Population? Good for work? Nice people?
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Queenstown
Not because its the adventure capital but just the breathtaking nature of the area - Your surrounded by Mountains and Lakes regardless of the direction that you take
For a road trip the whole of the South Island is amazing to drive - Less populated than the North Island you can find yourself alone on and road and with no motorways its proper driving as you can often find yourself twisting and turning around hairpins
Good for work is something I cant answer but the people are just great - Was on the Cook Strait ferry going from Wellington to Picton and just had this bloke wander up to me who was on his way home to Christchurch and ended up having a great conversation, nor was he the only "local" to have that friendly attitude
My sole regret is the fact I've only gone outside the Football season as I hate the risk of missing a Charlton game. As a result I've only ever been in what is their winter, one day I'll go back and enjoy the warmer climate there
There are 33 countries with which Britain does not have an extradition agreement: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Bhutan, Cameroon, China, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Iran, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Mongolia, Namibia, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, UAE, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela and Yemen are all potential havens for British criminals.
I would have to choose Dominican Republic out of those. Easy enough to hide amongst the transient tourist population without arousing suspicions.
Any chance I could perhaps have a vague mini low down?
Your favourite place in New Zealand?
Why you like it?
Weather?
Scenery?
Population? Good for work? Nice people?
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Good summary from KiwiValley. I’ve been in NZ since 1962, came out under an immigration scheme designed to bolster population which was not much over 2 million at the time.
Our favourite place in NZ is Pohara in Golden Bay and not too far from Nelson. Pohara is a little settlement about 14k out of Takaka, a town that has stood still since the 1960s. Loads of craft galleries, potteries, artists, great cafes, everyone with a smile on their face. We rented the same little cottage on the seafront at Pohara for many years - across from Farewell Spit named after the final land mass seen by Captain Cook as he left NZ. Abel Tasman made landfall close by centuries before.
I’d have to give a shout out for Taupo where we have owned cottages since the kids were small nearly 45 years ago. Great for trout fishing which I was a fan of - and handy to the ski fields on Mt Ruepehu, about an hours drive away. We don’t come up in the winter anymore -too blimmin cold - and we’re about to sell anyway.
Weather. You’d have to be hardy to live in places like Timaru in the South Island with it’s freezing winter temperatures. North of Auckland is the most temperate climate. Wellington, where I’ve lived since coming out is wonderful on a fine day, but known for its wind.
The scenery and people,well covered by KiwiValley. Many people who visit NZ want to move here or at least put a stake in the ground. Film Director James Cameron has a spread in the Wairarapa. Graham Norton is a regular visitor. Shania Twain had a big property out of Wanaka. There are many others. Bill Clinton described NZ as “this enchanted land”
Any chance I could perhaps have a vague mini low down?
Your favourite place in New Zealand?
Why you like it?
Weather?
Scenery?
Population? Good for work? Nice people?
Thanks, would be interesting and informative for others too 👍
Good summary from KiwiValley. I’ve been in NZ since 1962, came out under an immigration scheme designed to bolster population which was not much over 2 million at the time.
Our favourite place in NZ is Pohara in Golden Bay and not too far from Nelson. Pohara is a little settlement about 14k out of Takaka, a town that has stood still since the 1960s. Loads of craft galleries, potteries, artists, great cafes, everyone with a smile on their face. We rented the same little cottage on the seafront at Pohara for many years - across from Farewell Spit named after the final land mass seen by Captain Cook as he left NZ. Abel Tasman made landfall close by centuries before.
I’d have to give a shout out for Taupo where we have owned cottages since the kids were small nearly 45 years ago. Great for trout fishing which I was a fan of - and handy to the ski fields on Mt Ruepehu, about an hours drive away. We don’t come up in the winter anymore -too blimmin cold - and we’re about to sell anyway.
Weather. You’d have to be hardy to live in places like Timaru in the South Island with it’s freezing winter temperatures. North of Auckland is the most temperate climate. Wellington, where I’ve lived since coming out is wonderful on a fine day, but known for its wind.
The scenery and people,well covered by KiwiValley. Many people who visit NZ want to move here or at least put a stake in the ground. Film Director James Cameron has a spread in the Wairarapa. Graham Norton is a regular visitor. Shania Twain had a big property out of Wanaka. There are many others. Bill Clinton described NZ as “this enchanted land”
In terms of work and permanent residence potential.
Just out of interest, do you know whether or not NZ would be willing to have a Brit over for permanent residence...if he has a Btec level 3 in mechanical engineering?
It's only the equivalent of 1 A level, so maybe not.
I went on their site and found that they do want permanent residence with experience of specific fields, such as engineering.
Just a way out....incase Bowyer leaves and Roland shows no signs of selling...😉
Any chance I could perhaps have a vague mini low down?
Your favourite place in New Zealand?
Why you like it?
Weather?
Scenery?
Population? Good for work? Nice people?
Thanks, would be interesting and informative for others too 👍
Good summary from KiwiValley. I’ve been in NZ since 1962, came out under an immigration scheme designed to bolster population which was not much over 2 million at the time.
Our favourite place in NZ is Pohara in Golden Bay and not too far from Nelson. Pohara is a little settlement about 14k out of Takaka, a town that has stood still since the 1960s. Loads of craft galleries, potteries, artists, great cafes, everyone with a smile on their face. We rented the same little cottage on the seafront at Pohara for many years - across from Farewell Spit named after the final land mass seen by Captain Cook as he left NZ. Abel Tasman made landfall close by centuries before.
I’d have to give a shout out for Taupo where we have owned cottages since the kids were small nearly 45 years ago. Great for trout fishing which I was a fan of - and handy to the ski fields on Mt Ruepehu, about an hours drive away. We don’t come up in the winter anymore -too blimmin cold - and we’re about to sell anyway.
Weather. You’d have to be hardy to live in places like Timaru in the South Island with it’s freezing winter temperatures. North of Auckland is the most temperate climate. Wellington, where I’ve lived since coming out is wonderful on a fine day, but known for its wind.
The scenery and people,well covered by KiwiValley. Many people who visit NZ want to move here or at least put a stake in the ground. Film Director James Cameron has a spread in the Wairarapa. Graham Norton is a regular visitor. Shania Twain had a big property out of Wanaka. There are many others. Bill Clinton described NZ as “this enchanted land”
In terms of work and permanent residence potential.
Just out of interest, do you know whether or not NZ would be willing to have a Brit over for permanent residence...if he has a Btec level 3 in mechanical engineering?
It's only the equivalent of 1 A level, so maybe not.
I went on their site and found that they do want permanent residence with experience of specific fields, such as engineering.
Just a way out....incase Bowyer leaves and Roland shows no signs of selling...😉
I’ve lived in a couple of places, and will probably end up back in the States. But a vote for Italy, because it simply has everything But I’d love to have a little bolt hole in that south western France / Spain San Sebastián area border. Beautiful there.
Agree with others that an island sounds like a good idea, but in reality unless you are used to island life, it will suffocate you.
Any chance I could perhaps have a vague mini low down?
Your favourite place in New Zealand?
Why you like it?
Weather?
Scenery?
Population? Good for work? Nice people?
Thanks, would be interesting and informative for others too 👍
Good summary from KiwiValley. I’ve been in NZ since 1962, came out under an immigration scheme designed to bolster population which was not much over 2 million at the time.
Our favourite place in NZ is Pohara in Golden Bay and not too far from Nelson. Pohara is a little settlement about 14k out of Takaka, a town that has stood still since the 1960s. Loads of craft galleries, potteries, artists, great cafes, everyone with a smile on their face. We rented the same little cottage on the seafront at Pohara for many years - across from Farewell Spit named after the final land mass seen by Captain Cook as he left NZ. Abel Tasman made landfall close by centuries before.
I’d have to give a shout out for Taupo where we have owned cottages since the kids were small nearly 45 years ago. Great for trout fishing which I was a fan of - and handy to the ski fields on Mt Ruepehu, about an hours drive away. We don’t come up in the winter anymore -too blimmin cold - and we’re about to sell anyway.
Weather. You’d have to be hardy to live in places like Timaru in the South Island with it’s freezing winter temperatures. North of Auckland is the most temperate climate. Wellington, where I’ve lived since coming out is wonderful on a fine day, but known for its wind.
The scenery and people,well covered by KiwiValley. Many people who visit NZ want to move here or at least put a stake in the ground. Film Director James Cameron has a spread in the Wairarapa. Graham Norton is a regular visitor. Shania Twain had a big property out of Wanaka. There are many others. Bill Clinton described NZ as “this enchanted land”
In terms of work and permanent residence potential.
Just out of interest, do you know whether or not NZ would be willing to have a Brit over for permanent residence...if he has a Btec level 3 in mechanical engineering?
It's only the equivalent of 1 A level, so maybe not.
I went on their site and found that they do want permanent residence with experience of specific fields, such as engineering.
Just a way out....incase Bowyer leaves and Roland shows no signs of selling...😉
Any chance I could perhaps have a vague mini low down?
Your favourite place in New Zealand?
Why you like it?
Weather?
Scenery?
Population? Good for work? Nice people?
Thanks, would be interesting and informative for others too 👍
Good summary from KiwiValley. I’ve been in NZ since 1962, came out under an immigration scheme designed to bolster population which was not much over 2 million at the time.
Our favourite place in NZ is Pohara in Golden Bay and not too far from Nelson. Pohara is a little settlement about 14k out of Takaka, a town that has stood still since the 1960s. Loads of craft galleries, potteries, artists, great cafes, everyone with a smile on their face. We rented the same little cottage on the seafront at Pohara for many years - across from Farewell Spit named after the final land mass seen by Captain Cook as he left NZ. Abel Tasman made landfall close by centuries before.
I’d have to give a shout out for Taupo where we have owned cottages since the kids were small nearly 45 years ago. Great for trout fishing which I was a fan of - and handy to the ski fields on Mt Ruepehu, about an hours drive away. We don’t come up in the winter anymore -too blimmin cold - and we’re about to sell anyway.
Weather. You’d have to be hardy to live in places like Timaru in the South Island with it’s freezing winter temperatures. North of Auckland is the most temperate climate. Wellington, where I’ve lived since coming out is wonderful on a fine day, but known for its wind.
The scenery and people,well covered by KiwiValley. Many people who visit NZ want to move here or at least put a stake in the ground. Film Director James Cameron has a spread in the Wairarapa. Graham Norton is a regular visitor. Shania Twain had a big property out of Wanaka. There are many others. Bill Clinton described NZ as “this enchanted land”
In terms of work and permanent residence potential.
Just out of interest, do you know whether or not NZ would be willing to have a Brit over for permanent residence...if he has a Btec level 3 in mechanical engineering?
It's only the equivalent of 1 A level, so maybe not.
I went on their site and found that they do want permanent residence with experience of specific fields, such as engineering.
Just a way out....incase Bowyer leaves and Roland shows no signs of selling...😉
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great food
2 bays and a fortress just like Scarborough
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Scotland - Highlands
I like France, Spain, and particularly Germany but if I lived in another country it would have to be one that spoke English.
Possibly somewhere in America, California, or probably Sydney Australia.
Any chance I could perhaps have a vague mini low down?
Your favourite place in New Zealand?
Why you like it?
Weather?
Scenery?
Population? Good for work? Nice people?
Thanks, would be interesting and informative for others too 👍
Not because its the adventure capital but just the breathtaking nature of the area - Your surrounded by Mountains and Lakes regardless of the direction that you take
For a road trip the whole of the South Island is amazing to drive - Less populated than the North Island you can find yourself alone on and road and with no motorways its proper driving as you can often find yourself twisting and turning around hairpins
Good for work is something I cant answer but the people are just great - Was on the Cook Strait ferry going from Wellington to Picton and just had this bloke wander up to me who was on his way home to Christchurch and ended up having a great conversation, nor was he the only "local" to have that friendly attitude
My sole regret is the fact I've only gone outside the Football season as I hate the risk of missing a Charlton game. As a result I've only ever been in what is their winter, one day I'll go back and enjoy the warmer climate there
Our favourite place in NZ is Pohara in Golden Bay and not too far from Nelson. Pohara is a little settlement about 14k out of Takaka, a town that has stood still since the 1960s. Loads of craft galleries, potteries, artists, great cafes, everyone with a smile on their face. We rented the same little cottage on the seafront at Pohara for many years - across from Farewell Spit named after the final land mass seen by Captain Cook as he left NZ. Abel Tasman made landfall close by centuries before.
I’d have to give a shout out for Taupo where we have owned cottages since the kids were small nearly 45 years ago. Great for trout fishing which I was a fan of - and handy to the ski fields on Mt Ruepehu, about an hours drive away. We don’t come up in the winter anymore -too blimmin cold - and we’re about to sell anyway.
Weather. You’d have to be hardy to live in places like Timaru in the South Island with it’s freezing winter temperatures. North of Auckland is the most temperate climate. Wellington, where I’ve lived since coming out is wonderful on a fine day, but known for its wind.
The scenery and people,well covered by KiwiValley. Many people who visit NZ want to move here or at least put a stake in the ground. Film Director James Cameron has a spread in the Wairarapa. Graham Norton is a regular visitor. Shania Twain had a big property out of Wanaka. There are many others. Bill Clinton described NZ as “this enchanted land”
In terms of work and permanent residence potential.
Just out of interest, do you know whether or not NZ would be willing to have a Brit over for permanent residence...if he has a Btec level 3 in mechanical engineering?
It's only the equivalent of 1 A level, so maybe not.
I went on their site and found that they do want permanent residence with experience of specific fields, such as engineering.
Just a way out....incase Bowyer leaves and Roland shows no signs of selling...😉
Hope this helps Dave21
Your work is not done till Roland leaves 😀
Agree with others that an island sounds like a good idea, but in reality unless you are used to island life, it will suffocate you.
Thanks that's really useful.
I should be able to fit in to the long term 30 month shortage category.
Would probably be best...at least id be able to get a feel for it and Roland might sell by that time (maybe)
Cheers