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Happywanderer


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Everything is on hold for a couple of months.

Off to NZ in 3 weeks for my nephews wedding. Had originally declined the invite as really couldn't afford to go. My sister from Geelong rang last night. Her hubby can't go now and would I go in his place. She begged, said if I didn't go with her she wouldn't go on her own. Okay after she twisted my arm.

All paid for including a flight down to Melb to go on the same flight as her,. Only have to pay for my passport to be renewed, and pack a bag.

You never know whats coming up to change plans, do you



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No....and aren't we glad most of the time? My Dad's fall and getting a stick in his eye changed my plans recently. I'm glad I didn't know about it before hand. When it happened, I just re-organised everything. Have fun HW. Would love to go to NZ.

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No....and aren't we glad most of the time? My Dad's fall and getting a stick in his eye changed my plans recently. I'm glad I didn't know about it before hand. When it happened, I just re-organised everything. Have fun HW. Would love to go to NZ.

 NZ is a fantastic place and so green.  We were there 2011/2012 and had a ball.

 



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smilesmile Good for you Marge, Now you try and behave a little when your over there Ok ?? I am going over there for 2 weeks on 12th March, So i will spread the word ?? [that reads Warning !! ]  That HW, is on her way ??  lol   biggrinbiggrin



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Wow, thats wonderful Marj... have a great time in NZ!

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Hope you have a wonderful time Marge, great for you but sad for your bil.



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Hi Marg, Have a great time. Will you be back for the meet up at Boynedale?



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I certainly will have a great time. Yes I will be back in time for Boynedale, will be flying in, packing up and heading north.

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I didn't know you needed a passport to visit the Home Island!!!



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Have a great time Marj - will be good for you to have a good holiday - and a wedding is a great fun time to catch up with relos etc. See you when we get back up north.

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I didn't know you needed a passport to visit the Home Island!!!

 Yep, you sure do. Although I did read somewhere someone was trying to change it. Not sure to what.



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I didn't know you needed a passport to visit the Home Island!!!

 Yep, you sure do. Although I did read somewhere someone was trying to change it. Not sure to what.

 The Kiwi's refer to Australia as the West Island.



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Do they??

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I didn't know you needed a passport to visit the Home Island!!!

 You never used to need a Passport to go to NZ when I went in the mid-60's.  Just needed a Tax Clearance.  The law was changed some years ago.

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It came in about 1967/68

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Was a little later than the 60's when the law changed, I jumped on board a Russian liner when I was 16 and sailed to Auckland, didn't need a passport or parents permission...that would of been 1973......I paid extra $$$ to be on B deck as I didn't want to be below water, from memory it cost me about $65......and months of saving. How times have changed...biggrin



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It was definitely 1968 Jillybeans. I travelled over in 1967 aged 18. I travelled back in 1968 and needed a passport. No passport needed for the 1st trip.

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JRH wrote:
Happywanderer wrote:

 The Kiwi's refer to Australia as the West Island.

 disbeliefnodisbeliefnodisbeliefno  NZ is the 8th state of aussie.biggrin



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I wish it was, I wouldn't have to worry about the passport and I wouldn't have to change my money to N Z dollars. Although I will get about 1.25 for every dollar, so thats not so bad.

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Enjoy your visit Marj, for once the cards are falling your way !biggrin

 



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safe travels and enjoy this lovely un-expected trip

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My KIWI ex and I went to NZ in 1976. No passport or any documentation required. Just the ticket both ways. We were there for 2 months over Christmas/New Year.
I'd love to do it again. Maybe some day. Have fun HW. Lucky girl someone's misfortune is your good luck this time.

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I am so sorry Jillybeans you are right. After reading Cruising Granny's post I went back over and realised it was my 2nd trip 1981. Travelled over 1980 Aug, No passport. Return Aug 1981, needed passport. Think I've got that right this time.

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Enjoy your trip Marj.  Don't forget you'll be able to buy Duty-free, if you can take a bit of spending money with you.

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Don't think I will have any spare cash for duty free. Have sorted out my outfit to wear to the wedding, pleased with that.

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HW, get your cash changed at a post office, much cheaper.

Have you renewed your passport yet?

Do you know how much it cost to do that?

 



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Posted it off the other day, cost 162.00. They won't have any NZ cash here at this country post office.

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Enjoy the trip Marj
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Don't worry about taking cash... Just pop your EFTPOS card in the machine at Auckland airport and get your cash there! Cost $5(I think) so get as much as you will need for the trip... Much cheaper than commission bank charges!
Have fun in godzone!

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Don't worry about taking cash... Just pop your EFTPOS card in the machine at Auckland airport and get your cash there! Cost $5(I think) so get as much as you will need for the trip... Much cheaper than commission bank charges!
Have fun in godzone!

 I maybe wrong but I think your bank will charge you a fee for the exchange rate if you do it that way, when you get your next statement.

Anybody else know about this method?

another point HW if your sister has already paid the airfare etc then make sure she lets the airline know of the change in passenger, thank you for the passport info



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