Members Introduction

[sdh080]

Originally Posted by topcat83

Hi Steven - and thanks for the introduction. I guess you're in the midst of the Earthquake mess at the moment. How are things down there now?

Sorry for the delay, been away on holiday for a couple of weeks.

As I've said elsewhere, a lot depends on what part of the city you're in, I've been quite lucky that I'm over near the Airport and we seemed to miss out on pretty much everything.

Since I got back on Sunday, things seem a bit more organised around the city, the traffic has got a lot better that's for sure.

[samd81]

Hi Everyone,

I am sam looking forward to chatting with you all.

Cheers.

[anski]

Originally Posted by olalla

Hi,

I am Alexandra, I'm from poland and I live in Christchurch with my Kiwi partner. In spite of what has happpened to the city, we really like it here!

Hi Alexandra
Welcome to the forum, hope you are settling in to life in Christchurch.

Anski

[whiteley]

Originally Posted by nzimmig

Hi,

This thread started to introduce about yourself.

Hi Living in UK wanting to move out middle next year, any one know good advisors to help us move.

any help greatly appreciated

Sammy & Paul

[anski]

Originally Posted by whiteley

Hi Living in UK wanting to move out middle next year, any one know good advisors to help us move.

any help greatly appreciated

Sammy & Paul

Hi Sammy & Paul,

Welcome to the forum, we have some wonderful people who have already made the move, & are only too happy to share their experiences. Just feel free to ask any questions.


cheers,

Anski

[ukrberserker]

I know Christchurch would be good location for construction work. Any other recommendations for cities needing construction workers?

[anski]

Originally Posted by ukrberserker

I know Christchurch would be good location for construction work. Any other recommendations for cities needing construction workers?

I suggested Christchurch because of the earthquake there will be a huge demand for construction workers when they start to rebuild. Christchurch also has the 2nd largest population in New Zealand.

Auckland has the largest population at 1.3 million ( I think) & also it attracts most people because of the employment opportunities.

Over the years the construction industry in Auckland has boomed with demand for new housing & renovations, it slumped with the global recession but I read recently that it has rebounded as many people are getting work done before tradesmen head off to Christchurch.

[Kiwi_Hobbits]

Hi, Ron Mueller from Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. Working as an IT Program Director and looking to move to beautiful New Zealand. Find me on Facebook standing with a Winnie-the-Pooh character and send me a friend invite.

Would love to hear stories about your experience preparing, moving, and being in NZ.

Cheers,

Ron

[Darla.R]

Originally Posted by ukrberserker

I know Christchurch would be good location for construction work. Any other recommendations for cities needing construction workers?

I'm not sure that Christchurch will have as much work as you're hoping that it will, you're wise to be thinking about other cities too. The most obvious is Auckland and Wellington of course, as that is where a lot of the people who left Christchurch headed for because they're major centres for employment.

There is a problem in Christchurch with tradesmen not getting paid, some of them are having serious cash flow problems and are having to lay off workers, so if you do head that way be sure to have enough money to tide you over.

EQC accused of non-payment - Business - NZ Herald News

[anski]

Originally Posted by Darla.R

I'm not sure that Christchurch will have as much work as you're hoping that it will, you're wise to be thinking about other cities too. The most obvious is Auckland and Wellington of course, as that is where a lot of the people who left Christchurch headed for because they're major centres for employment.

There is a problem in Christchurch with tradesmen not getting paid, some of them are having serious cash flow problems and are having to lay off workers, so if you do head that way be sure to have enough money to tide you over.

EQC accused of non-payment - Business - NZ Herald News

It would appear if tradespeople submitted invoices complete with information required then there would be minimal delays. You must remember there must be an unprecedented amount of claims being lodged.
EQC also have a duty to avoid paying out on fraudulent claims after all it is Policy Holders money they are settling the claims with.

Just remember it has come to light that the recent floods in Queensland attracted a lot of fraudulent claims.

Key tells EQC to pay its bills - Yahoo!Xtra News

Mr Key said today that tradespeople had raised the issue with him and he was looking into the complaints.

The EQC had a lot of claims to deal with and was paying its bills, but it appeared there were discrepancies, Mr Key said.

"But generally we have said, 'Just err on the side of getting the bills paid'," he told Newstalk ZB.

"You're talking about a lot of tradespeople keeping the economy going down there and we need to keep that work going."

A commission spokesman said if invoices were in order, payments were usually made within about 21 days.

"If, however, EQC has an issue with an invoice, it is contacting the contractor to discuss and explain what is missing or required on that invoice.

"Some contractors are not willing to comply with requests from EQC regarding their invoicing, and subsequently payment is delayed."

The commission was examining all claims for potential fraud, with 344,000 claims received so far from householders and contractors.