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Useful Links

watna · 2008-08-13 07:33:07

So, thought a thread where we put all those great NZ/Aus links would be a good idea. It could be a good online buying site, job site, travel site etc. I'll start with a few of the well known ones for anyone who may be looking at heading off to NZ. www.seek.co.nz for jobs www.trademe.co.nz for buying things online. Is an…

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So, thought a thread where we put all those great NZ/Aus links would be a good idea. It could be a good online buying site, job site, travel site etc.

I'll start with a few of the well known ones for anyone who may be looking at heading off to NZ.

www.seek.co.nz for jobs

www.trademe.co.nz for buying things online. Is an excellent, huge site. Also very useful for flathunting and jobhunting.

www.immigration.govt.co.nz - immigration info.

http://www.emigratenz.org/forum/index.php forum for people who have emigrated or are thinking of emigrating to NZ

http://www.bargainshopping.co.nz/ for comparing prices/looking for bargains in NZ.

www.vouchermate.co.nz - you can print out coupons here for shops/restaurants etc.

http://home.nzcity.co.nz/tvnow/tvguide.aspx - NZ tv guide - sometimes good films crop up so I always check

If anybody has any links they have found useful please post them here and share!

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#2 13-08-2008 08:41AM

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www.seek.com.au - seek a new job

http://www.immi.gov.au/ - immigration info.

http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/working-holiday/417/index.htm - Working Holiday Visa

http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/ - Tax info
http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/pathway.asp?pc=001/002/001/008/002&mfp=001/002&mnu=9974#001_002_001_008_002 - Tax file Info

http://www.domain.com.au/ - rent/buy property

http://www.flatmatefinders.com.au/index.html - accommodation finger

http://www.gumtree.com.au/ - good place to rent backpacker accommodation and buy/sell 2nd hand stuff like beds etc

http://www.webjet.com.au/ - internal flights in Oz (compare jetstar / qantus / Virgin blue)

http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/public/migrants/visitors/ireland-nz.jsp - Medicare australia and link with Ireland

http://mappyhour.nerl.net/index.php - find pubs in Australia

http://www.whereis.com/index.htm - like a yellow pages

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#3 13-08-2008 08:53AM

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http://www.bookabach.co.nz/

Good for booking holiday homes all round NZ. Can be a very cheap option if there's a few of you. 8 of us stayed in a ski resort last week (high season) and it was only $45 each for two nights in the bach. (a bach is what they call a holiday home in NZ, it's wierd - I know! It's pronounced the same as batch bread)

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#4 13-08-2008 08:57AM

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Irish Consulate Auckland
http://www.ireland.co.nz/

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#5 13-08-2008 09:00AM

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#6 13-08-2008 09:04AM

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/checks thread title.

Useful Links

*ahem*

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#7 13-08-2008 09:08AM

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Rabies wrote: »

/checks thread title.

Useful Links

*ahem*

Well, I think it's very useful and is an awesome forum we should all visit!

Isn't that right xavi?!

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#8 13-08-2008 10:00AM

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Damn right Watna!

It's got one hell of sexy bastard modding it too as an added incentive (Des is teh hot).

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#9 14-08-2008 12:21AM

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Australian Roads and Traffic Authorities

Victoria Roads and Traffic Authority

New South Wales Roads and Traffic Authority

South Australia Roads and Traffic Authority

Queensland Roads and Traffic Authority

Westeren Australia Roads and Traffic Authority

Northern territory Roads and Traffic Authority

Tasmania Roads and Traffic Authority

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#10 22-08-2008 01:53PM

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Useful sites where you can open accounts in Austrlia

5 Major Banks in Australia

Some of these you can open accounts online before getting to Oz

check here

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#11 16-09-2008 06:04PM

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Just noticed this had been asked a lot - more for longer term and PR visas.

How to get Garda Clearance:
You write to your local superintendent, requesting a police clearance. You must enclose a stamp self addressed envelope, a copy of your birth cert and a list of your addresses in Ireland

http://www.garda.ie/faq.html#C2

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#12 16-10-2008 10:20AM

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I'll start the ball rolling

Backpacker/shared apartments
http://gumtree.com.au

Looking to rent a room in Aus
http://www.flatmatefinders.com.au/
http://www.rentaroom.com.au/
http://www.share-accommodation.net/

Rental (lease)
http://www.domain.com.au/ (also does share)
http://www.realestate.com.au/
http://www.myhome.com.au/

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#13 17-10-2008 03:33AM

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Hussey's thread merged as there are some useful links there that should be stickied. Thanks!

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#14 14-01-2009 04:21PM

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For Anyone going to Australia take a look at

Arriving in Australia

Australian Customs

What can't I take into Australia?

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#15 08-02-2009 03:06AM

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http://www.lovebirds.com.au

Handy accommodation and holiday site. Lists some very unique/quirky and otherwise hard to find hotels.

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#16 08-02-2009 07:41AM

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http://www.bookabach.co.nz/

... is great for booking other holiday accommodation. It's other people's holiday homes (called bachs (batches) in NZ). Some are great value and most come equipped with everything you need.

http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-stay/

This site is also good for DOC (Department of Conservation) campsites, lodges and huts. The campsites are quit basic but usually in national parks and beautiful settings. I stayed in one this weekend that had a few swimming holes and a few taps and toilets and just lots of open space to camp. It made a nice difference to noisy holiday parks.

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#17 04-06-2009 05:37AM

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http://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/

These things are worth their weight in gold, the amount of money you save on things is unreal. Usually sold in your place of work or local sports club. Highly recommended.

Example:
Experience the excitement of a Sydney FC game with two tickets for the price of one $25
Be a kid again with 3 friends at Luna Park at 25% off the price $48
Have a day at the races with 2-for-1 entry into Randwick Racecourse $30
Enjoy a short round of golf with a mate at the Bondi golf club $18
Need to buy a gift at the last minute? Get 25% off a hamper from Gift Sensations $30
Have a Subway Sub with a friend after a big night – Get 2-for-1 $9
Catch a movie at Greater Union with a friend for only $11 a ticket $10
Treat yourself to a night out at a seriously good restaurant (the more chef’s hats the better!) $50
Do the shopping at Coles or BI-LO with gift cards purchased online $100
TOTAL SAVINGS $320

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#18 11-07-2009 11:30AM

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www.freespirit.com.au

They basically send out your CV to recruitment agencies that might be interested in yours skills. Been in Oz 2 weeks and have got a job already.

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#19 14-07-2009 01:32PM

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Just a few links for Australian Toll Roads

Electronic “beeper” or etags are currently used on all major Australian toll roads, including Melbourne’s City Link and Queensland’s Logan and Gateway motorways.

In Sydney the road network includes the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel, Cross City Tunnel, Lane Cove tunnel, M1 Eastern Distributor, M2 Hills Motorway, M4 Western Motorway, and M5 South Western Motorway and the M7 ringroad

The tag is a small device attached to the front windscreen of the vehicle. As the vehicle passes one of the tolling points of the tunnel, the tag will transmit a signal to the tolling equipment. This will acknowledge and deduct the appropriate toll amount from your toll account.

There are several different beep tags you can sign up for around the country and Motorists can use any of them on all Australian toll roads.

The NSW RTA E-tag is probably the best e-tag to get as it has no fees at all (other than the cost of a toll) and no stupid fees for tag inactivity plus you get statements posted every quarter for free.

Another good option from Queensland Motorways is an E-toll tag that seems to be the good value for people living out of town and only doing occasional trips to cities. There is no joining fee, no inactivity fee, minimum initial payment $25 and then top ups when you get down to $15 to be made in multiples of $25.

Two alternatives im aware of are the “Beep Tag” system setup by Sydney’s Cross City Tunnel, and the E-way™ tag powered by the consortium that runs Sydney’s M5 & M4 motorways as well as the Eastern Distributor

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#20 25-09-2009 05:32AM

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Coileach dearg wrote: »

http://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/

These things are worth their weight in gold, the amount of money you save on things is unreal. Usually sold in your place of work or local sports club. Highly recommended.

Example:
Experience the excitement of a Sydney FC game with two tickets for the price of one $25
Be a kid again with 3 friends at Luna Park at 25% off the price $48
Have a day at the races with 2-for-1 entry into Randwick Racecourse $30
Enjoy a short round of golf with a mate at the Bondi golf club $18
Need to buy a gift at the last minute? Get 25% off a hamper from Gift Sensations $30
Have a Subway Sub with a friend after a big night – Get 2-for-1 $9
Catch a movie at Greater Union with a friend for only $11 a ticket $10
Treat yourself to a night out at a seriously good restaurant (the more chef’s hats the better!) $50
Do the shopping at Coles or BI-LO with gift cards purchased online $100
TOTAL SAVINGS $320

Got this myself. It is not only for OZ, you can also get one for the major cities of NZ. If you can get your hands on one do. You will save a ton, especially on eating out!

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#21 26-09-2009 05:39AM

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Accomodation

wotif.com.au

stayz.com

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#22 21-04-2010 12:09PM

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m@cc@ wrote: »

www.freespirit.com.au

They basically send out your CV to recruitment agencies that might be interested in yours skills. Been in Oz 2 weeks and have got a job already.

these go one further - they can make sure you have licence, your helath and safety for Oz, your qualifications recognised for trades, your CV done for the Oz market etc:

http://acitemploymentservices.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=3&Itemid=3

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#23 21-12-2010 12:20PM

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Thinking about buying a house or renting in Australia.....

Australian Housing and Property Forum

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#24 12-01-2011 07:19AM

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tells you what transport to use to get somewhere

i.e. if there are a combination of trains and buses or just the best bus and how far you have to walk to your destination and how long it will take

very easy to use and gives you multiple options to get to destination

http://131500.com.au/

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#25 12-01-2011 07:27AM

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karl bracken wrote: »

tells you what transport to use to get somewhere

i.e. if there are a combination of trains and buses or just the best bus and how far you have to walk to your destination and how long it will take

very easy to use and gives you multiple options to get to destination

http://131500.com.au/

There is also a good free app for the iPhone called Tripview

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#26 17-01-2011 09:35AM

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Metlink Melbourne Public Transport

Irish Australian Chamber of Commerce runs new members events for those thinking of or intending to stay a bit longer than WHV.

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#27 16-03-2011 03:14PM

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What is the process involved in exchanging Driving licenses in Oz n Nz ?

Check each state below for their process

Vic Roads
NSW Roads
ACT Roads
WA Roads
QLD Roads
SA Roads
NZ Transport Agency | NZ Transport Agency

They have all the information there .

OzEire FAQ

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#28 16-03-2011 09:09PM

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watna wrote: »

http://www.bookabach.co.nz/

... is great for booking other holiday accommodation. It's other people's holiday homes (called bachs (batches) in NZ). Some are great value and most come equipped with everything you need.

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Im defo going to do this soon. Great link.
Thanks Watna

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#29 20-03-2011 08:38AM

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FYI found this on another website

looks like some sort of minutes from a DIAC Liaison Meeting.

http://g4.net.au/wiki/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/DIAC_Liaison_Meeting_Notes_20110310.pdf

Of interest areas discussed

* New SOL to be announced in May to be put into effect on 1st July
* Changes to PAMS* for ENS & 457

*PAMs Policy Advice Manual

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#30 08-04-2011 02:45AM

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Hey all
Useful link for any Irish needing help in Sydney/all of NSW
www.iawb.org.au

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