OHbaby! Forums : Raising a NZ Baby https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 May 2026 10:31:36 +0000 Sat, 31 May 2008 22:06:02 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=17749 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : Can you get me some? *flutters...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=400222&title=raising-a-nz-baby#400222 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 17749
Posted: 31 May 2008 at 10:06pm

Can you get me some? *flutters eyelashes hopefully*

Actually we have an SA butcher down the road, I should pop in and see what they do.]]> Sat, 31 May 2008 22:06:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=400222&title=raising-a-nz-baby#400222 <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : It&#039;s kind of like beer stick...but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=400219&title=raising-a-nz-baby#400219 Author: Neeks
Subject: 17749
Posted: 31 May 2008 at 10:03pm

It's kind of like beer stick...but more chewy and flat... and beefy LOL]]> Sat, 31 May 2008 22:03:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=400219&title=raising-a-nz-baby#400219 <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : I don&#039;t even know what biltong...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=400218&title=raising-a-nz-baby#400218 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 17749
Posted: 31 May 2008 at 10:02pm

I don't even know what biltong is and I want some. ]]> Sat, 31 May 2008 22:02:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=400218&title=raising-a-nz-baby#400218 <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : Hmmmm Yummy. Teehee just reading...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399991&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399991 Author: WestiesGirl
Subject: 17749
Posted: 31 May 2008 at 6:18pm

Hmmmm Yummy. Teehee just reading that is making me crave for some now!! ]]> Sat, 31 May 2008 18:18:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399991&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399991 <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : I want Biltong too! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399909&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399909 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 17749
Posted: 31 May 2008 at 3:43pm

I want Biltong too!]]> Sat, 31 May 2008 15:43:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399909&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399909 <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : No! I think my MIL gets it from...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399907&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399907 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 17749
Posted: 31 May 2008 at 3:41pm

No! I think my MIL gets it from Janssens in BB. (We never have to buy it)

Where is Freds?? Is it dry??? I find its often too wet here.... Do they have Peri Peri???

Now I want Biltong!!!!!!

FIL and I have been discussing making our own.

Edited by melnel]]> Sat, 31 May 2008 15:41:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399907&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399907 <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : Have you tried the biltong from...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399867&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399867 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 17749
Posted: 31 May 2008 at 2:09pm

Have you tried the biltong from Fred's melnel?]]> Sat, 31 May 2008 14:09:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399867&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399867 <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : mmmm Biltong........yummy ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399858&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399858 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 17749
Posted: 31 May 2008 at 1:52pm

mmmm Biltong........yummy ]]> Sat, 31 May 2008 13:52:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399858&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399858 <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : hehe, caitlynsmygirl, that brings...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399779&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399779 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 17749
Posted: 31 May 2008 at 10:38am

hehe, caitlynsmygirl, that brings back memories.

SAMom, there is also a big SA community on the North Shore, with a couple of shops and butchers too. Our house is never dry of biltong, stoneybrew and nik naks!

Good luck, its a hard decision leaving your home, but Im sure you will never regret it!]]> Sat, 31 May 2008 10:38:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399779&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399779 <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : Hi SAmom, good luck with your...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399712&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399712 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 17749
Posted: 31 May 2008 at 1:05am

Hi SAmom, good luck with your move

I live in East Auckland , and about ten of my closest friends are south africans,its a pretty big portion of the community here, we even have a few south african butchers around too.
And you can still support the sharks, you'll find plenty of supporters here too.

*just had flash back of watching Springboks vs Allblacks at friends house with 20 south africans, and after the Boks won they danced around me singing "haka haka morphy queer, Sean Fitzpatrick ,bite his ear, yessis we're gonna kill those bloody keeeweees" ...explains so much ...*

anyway! yes, move over and we can meet you , its a great place to live, really, i wouldnt want to live anywhere else ]]> Sat, 31 May 2008 01:05:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399712&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399712 <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : We are in Durbs. Shark supporters...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399709&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399709 Author: SAMom
Subject: 17749
Posted: 31 May 2008 at 12:38am

We are in Durbs. Shark supporters for now but I told DH if we do move to Auckland he will have to get used to the fact that his son will probably grow up to be a Blue's supporter!
]]> Sat, 31 May 2008 00:38:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399709&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399709 <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : Welcome SAmom *waves* . I dont...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399676&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399676 Author: WestiesGirl
Subject: 17749
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 10:11pm

Welcome SAmom *waves* . I dont know the Auckland area that well as I am originally from Canterbury but just wanted to say hi and NZ is probably the best country in the world to raise children, hehe IMO anyways!
Also my DH is originally south African. He was going to put a big speal on here for you both most people have already answered your q's just nicely

All the best with your move over. The SA community is pretty big in NZ especially Auckland. Where in SA are you from?]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 22:11:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399676&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399676 <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : SAMom, my DH is from SA and he...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399648&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399648 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 17749
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 9:37pm

SAMom, my DH is from SA and he tells me our house is the size of his bedroom... (His father promises its more like the size of their kitchen/dining/lounge ) The yards in Auckland tend to be VERY small too, but the beach and parks are so close by it doesnt really matter.

We also live on the North Shore, and there are good schools and not so good schools... you dont have to send your child to a private school in NZ, there are plenty of great govt funded schools. Will just depend on where you end up.

I have found the health service to be pretty good, but you will more than likely want health insurance as unless its on the public system it will be quite expensive.

Good luck with move, hubby tells me he will only go back for a holiday.
]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 21:37:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399648&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399648 <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : Thanks so much for all the replies......]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399397&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399397 Author: SAMom
Subject: 17749
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 5:24pm

Thanks so much for all the replies... feeling like we need to make the move sooner than later.
SMoody, you are right, I would never take my baby to a public park in SA... never mind going for walk;)
]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 17:24:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399397&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399397 <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : you can check out school info...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399220&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399220 Author: miss
Subject: 17749
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 2:36pm

you can check out school info on www.ero.govt.nz ]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 14:36:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399220&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399220 <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : I am from South Africa and have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399007&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399007 Author: SMoody
Subject: 17749
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 11:34am

I am from South Africa and have been here since my daughter is ten months old. Welcome to the site.

Schools are a bit different and the big thing is that the kids can go to school on their fifth birthday but by law have to be in school when they are 6. (most parents sent their kids when they are five years old) School hours is a lot different as well.

We have creches just like in SA. And then you have playgroups, kindy's and playcentres for preschoolers.

There is lots of stuff to do in auckland for kids that is either free, really cheap or can cost some money. I love the parks over here. What NZ think is not safe is almost like the safest in SA.

I would never take my girl to a park in SA where we go here quite often.

Other difference is that not a lot of people have their own swimming pools. But the public swimming pools is just awesome. Only negative I can say is that there is not much cupboard space over here in most of the homes but you get use to it really quickly and dont hoard as much (or hoard it all in the garage. ]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 11:34:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=399007&title=raising-a-nz-baby#399007 <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : ROFL neeks, shhh its a secret...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=398997&title=raising-a-nz-baby#398997 Author: Kels
Subject: 17749
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 11:29am

ROFL neeks, shhh its a secret hahahaha

]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 11:29:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=398997&title=raising-a-nz-baby#398997 <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : hehe can you tell Kels is our...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=398978&title=raising-a-nz-baby#398978 Author: Neeks
Subject: 17749
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 11:21am

hehe can you tell Kels is our resident nurse? ]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 11:21:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=398978&title=raising-a-nz-baby#398978 <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : All General practices in NZ are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=398970&title=raising-a-nz-baby#398970 Author: Kels
Subject: 17749
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 11:16am

All General practices in NZ are enrolled in a PHO it just depends how they are funded. SOme are Access PHO's  meaning they are fully funded and GP visits are no more than $10 with prescriptions free and after hours medical facilities alot cheaper. Interim PHO's are partly funded by the government so can pretty much charge what they want. Community services cards do lower the cost of visits and some prescriptions.

Plunket and Tamariki Ora are a well child service that every child under 5 is eligibly for the scheduled growth and development checks.

Hospital system is safe to use compared to other countries, I have had no trouble with the public health system and I dont have medical insurance.

Loads of child friendly parks in most areas within walking distance as MrsMojo has said.

Overall I wouldnt raise my kids anywhere else either

Good luck with your decision

 



Edited by Kels]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 11:16:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=398970&title=raising-a-nz-baby#398970 <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : Hello, Welcome to OhBaby! In...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=398867&title=raising-a-nz-baby#398867 Author: .Mel
Subject: 17749
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 9:36am

Hello,

Welcome to OhBaby! 

In regards to school, you can get some real bad ones and then you can get very good ones, I think it all depends on the community and the teachers and students. Do you know where you are going to settle once you get here?

Doctors, I've been with my same doctor for 13years, he is wonderful, he is a member of the PHO which means we get cheaper healthcare and prescriptions. You have to enrol with your doctor to get that, it isn't based on income or anything like that. Like Pearls said, there is the community services card also, which entitles you to cheaper care.

Plunket, again it depends on the community as to whether or not you get a good nurse, ours is ok.

There are some great parks in Auckland, then some not so great.

Good luck with your move.

]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 09:36:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=398867&title=raising-a-nz-baby#398867 <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : What they said! Good luck with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=398862&title=raising-a-nz-baby#398862 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 17749
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 9:33am

What they said!

Good luck with the move ]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 09:33:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=398862&title=raising-a-nz-baby#398862 <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : Hi SAmom and welcome. I love...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=398778&title=raising-a-nz-baby#398778 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 17749
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 8:16am

Hi SAmom and welcome.

I love NZ and wouldn't raise my children anywhere else (although this is coming from someone who's never lived anywhere else).

We've found that in many suburbs and towns you have a choice of several parks within walking distance and the proximity of most things in NZ means you can get away for child-friendly weekend or day trips very easily.

I agree with Pearls that it's a good idea to register with Plunket once here. They check and record your childs progress, offer advice and can introduce you to other mums in your neighbourhood with similar aged babies.

We've found the public health system very good whenever we've needed to use it and our family doctor is excellent.

I hope the move goes well.]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 08:16:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=398778&title=raising-a-nz-baby#398778 <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : Thanks Pearls:) I am excited and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=398775&title=raising-a-nz-baby#398775 Author: SAMom
Subject: 17749
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 8:13am

Thanks Pearls:)
I am excited and scared! I know we are making the right choice for our baby but actually getting on the plane is a whole other story!!!]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 08:13:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=398775&title=raising-a-nz-baby#398775 <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : *waves* Hi there! I won&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=398766&title=raising-a-nz-baby#398766 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 17749
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 8:03am

*waves* Hi there!

I won't say welcome to NZ just yet but I can confirm you are making a great decision, I have been living here in NZ for nearly 14 years now and love it! (Originally from Canada)

I can't tell you much about schools either, but there are plenty of both outdoor and indoor places for children to play - but the proximity / density depends on where you live. I'm on the North Shore and I'm really happy to be raising my daughter here, she is nearly 2yo and there are plenty of good kindergartens and primary schools around.

Medical services here are OK, for your baby you will probably want to enrol with Plunket and they do free scheduled health checks at certain intervals for your baby and also check development etc.

We personally have health insurance as going to the doctors is not *that* cheap, but that too can vary depending on where you live. So we claim back about 80% of the cost, although it also depends on if you are eligible for a High User Card or Community Services Card, and these can bring down the cost of visits too.

Hospitals here are fine but it depends on what you need them for! I know we have a few nurses around and people who have had more experience with the public health system than I have.

Anyway, welcome to OhBaby! and we look forward to getting to know you better! ]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 08:03:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=398766&title=raising-a-nz-baby#398766 <![CDATA[Raising a NZ Baby : Hi, we are currently living in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=398753&title=raising-a-nz-baby#398753 Author: SAMom
Subject: 17749
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 7:46am

Hi, we are currently living in South Africa and we plan on immigrating to NZ in the not too distant future. I have a beautiful baby boy who is six and a half months old and I would like to find out more about family life in NZ.
I would like to know things about schools and which are good schools in Auckland? Do you have many parks or outdoor child friendly and safe places for little ones to play? What is medical services like? Is it advisable to belong to a medical aid or have medical insurance or are the government hospitals safe?
Looking forward to all your comments.
Thanks]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 07:46:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17749&PID=398753&title=raising-a-nz-baby#398753