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    Did you live in Alex itself? LoL.

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    Nah. But everything floats

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    @ebf you assume i was refering to you? Well assummed

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    Hope you are successful in immigration.
    Beautiful place to live and hunt.
    But then again SA is a awesome place as well a real hidden gem
    Love walking my gun

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gibo View Post
    Welcome. There is a resident on here by the last name of Fourie who's not bad at shooting
    He's OK Gibo but not bad is a questionable call. Ha ha ha ha. Welcome Jaco.
    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
    Rule 1: Treat every firearm as loaded
    Rule 2: Always point firearms in a safe direction
    Rule 3: Load a firearm only when ready to fire
    Rule 4: Identify your target beyond all doubt
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    Rule 7: Avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rushy View Post
    He's OK Gibo but not bad is a questionable call. Ha ha ha ha. Welcome Jaco.
    True, did he even hit that gong a stones throw away at Tobys sending off?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gibo View Post
    True, did he even hit that gong a stones throw away at Tobys sending off?
    Only when he went up and tapped it with his toe to prove it wasn't a hologram.
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    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
    Rule 1: Treat every firearm as loaded
    Rule 2: Always point firearms in a safe direction
    Rule 3: Load a firearm only when ready to fire
    Rule 4: Identify your target beyond all doubt
    Rule 5: Check your firing zone
    Rule 6: Store firearms and ammunition safely
    Rule 7: Avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms

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    Hi Everyone

    Thanks for your encouragement. I'm currently applying at several companies, but had no luck as to yet. I came to realize that its not what you know but rather who you know - I actually like it that way - because then at least will the person appointing you will be covered in some way.

    What forums can I join for help and support?

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    Hi Jaco, I don't really know much in the way of forums and what have you as I made the move several years ago but I found this Facebook community which may or may not help:

    https://www.facebook.com/SouthAfricansNewZealand/

    That said, I've recently hosted my best friend and his wife for the best part of 6 months whilst they looked for work. Granted, they perhaps did not choose the best time of year to conduct their move but the point being is that prospective employers tend to take an application more seriously if the applicant's actually in country and is available for an interview. I am pleased to report that once the new year started properly, that they were able to secure employment and are currently working in Tauranga.

    They also used a South African based, NZ government accredited immigration agency which although they won't help you find work, they will help with regards to completing the immigration / visa paperwork etc.

    Are you using or have you considered using this?
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    Hi Ryan

    I'm planning to use an agency as they know exactly what needs to be done - and would love to be able to visit New Zealand as I really do believe that its better to be able to look someone in the eye when conducting an interview. But first off, I'd have to find someone willing to let me visit and stay for a few weeks/months, while job hunting.

    I'll be sure to look into the facebook.com forum

    Thanks for the advice - Its highly appreciated.

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    Hi Ryan

    Thanks for the advise - I really appreciate it.

    I'll most definitely make use of an agency - they know what has to be done to get it right the first time round.

    It is actually my plan to visit NZ, but first off I'd have to find someone willing to let me visit while job hunting. Easier said than done. I really believe that one would be more successful in job hunting if you are actually in the country where you are applying.

    I'll look into the forum on facebook.

    Thanks again.

    One last question - did you guys import your rifles from SA or did you sell and bought new in NZ?

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    @Spudattack brought in a few and could tell you more about the process than I can. I only had pistols, all of which I sold prior to leaving.

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    Importing is not worth the hassle, unless its something special. And then its easier to fly your rifles with you vs getting them shipped. Good luck

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    Hi Guys

    After I changed my email adress last week I could not log on again as Jaco Goosen. (Must have stuffed up again hahaha).

    After several attempts I decided to just let it go and register a new account - Klhari, after the area I grew up in, the Kalahari.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dogmatix View Post
    Nah, NZ stops at the Bombay Hills.

    Welcome Jaco.
    Its always good having more Saffers around we can hassle after the All Blacks win the 2019 RWC..
    Correct. NZ stops at the southern side of the Bombays

 

 

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