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I lived in NZ for 4 years, it's definitely more expensive I've just moved to Melbourne and the difference in cost of shopping/ whiteware / beds etc and groceries is remarkable, NZ don't pay as much as Australia I guess population etc but there's a real monopoly in NZ. Do that example a washing machine in NZ I paid 1500 at staff price here in Melbourne you get it for $500 and. I only bought it a year ago. So very frustrating. I personally don't think it's overly expensive here, it can be if you chose it to be like anywhere on the world.

Ok so yes its more expensive, I'm from the UK married and moved to NZ which is more expensive. Now living in Melbourne. The life style out ways everything. Don't gete wrong you need to afford living which on your wage you will. Aldi for shopping, you cut back until you find your way. Its doable. You'll kick yourself if you don't at least try it. Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using PomsinOz mobile app

Hi guys, 8 weeks aho i applied for my 461visa and still waitinng for confirmation, on submission i sent police check and all medicals plus all relevent evidence etc. i know they say2-3 months standard processing time, but my patents are currently here visiting and travelling the whole of Nz. They are heading to Oz on the 27th dec 14 to visit our famil for NYE. My parents purchased me a flight as a gift go also, but my concern is that 1. can i enter on a one way flight on a visitor visa have proof of funds to keep going and tell them im deciding when i will return within 3 months of the visitor visa. As i am only there to spend time with family on a visit! Will this be ok or am i better to decide now when i want to return and just book a return now before entering? I know ive applied off shore and my decision om my 461 has to be made while im offshore. My concerns are i dont want to jeapordise anything as i literally am legit im only visiting Oz on thr 27th i will return to nz wait for my 461 approval then eny Enter with my husband. Any thoughts or advice ..thanks in advance

Thanks do much for the info, I think this visa doesn't go into depth much and it's nice to get as much info . Thank you again J

Hi Pumpkin or anyone who could help or advise A couple of questions Can I enter Oz on the 461 before my Kiwi husband ?? ( I think it states I obviously can't) also if I can't I am granted the 461 but I'm going to see my family in OZ for NYE can I still go on a holiday visitor visa? Worried incase they question me why my husband isn't with me. My family are arriving to Nz in dec for holiday then heading to Oz to be with our family over there fir New Years before heading back to the Uk, due to work commitments here in NZ my husband can't go with us. We firstly wondered if I was able to enter on the 461 ( which I can't see them allowing) I could go ahead and try set up for him whilst he ties up things in Nz with finances and his job etc. But if I can't enter before or not with him on the 461 but my 461 had been granted is it ok for me to holiday with my family in oz on a holiday visitor visa.? Also finally if granted the 461 visa how much time is given to move once granted?? Sorry for all the questions I'm just trying to get things organised for when my family arrived and trying to sort this visa/ plans if all is granted. Many thanks Janice

Hi Pumpkin Quick question, if granted the 461 visa can I enter Australia before my kiwi husband? Reason I ask is I'm going to see family for NWe years in Australia, and we where talking saying I should maybe stay on and start looking for work whilst I'm there etc! He just wants to clear up financial stuff and his job etc in NZ before going. if I can't enter with ought him on the 461 but I've been granted it, I could still just get a holiday visitor visa for seeing family on New Years and then return to Nz until he has all things tied up. sorry for the confusion with questions many thanks Janice

Yes you are right pumpkin, thanks Hey Jules I hope you get it as it will save you that process in the long run!! good luck and thanks I'll double check! Im trying to gage what the medicals cost her in Nz for the 461. Just out of interest . but again good luck let us know how you get on J x

Thanks - I have read it, because it didn't specifically say, I assumed being a sponsor they would have had to be employed in oz already, but thinking about it, why do they have to be as they can look for work when they arrive, also it states you can enter with them. Thanks so much for your reply. With with me being here in Nz I'm wondering would I have to send chest X-rays again as I've been cleared for here already. I will ill have another read but thank you again J

Hi Guys, thank goodness I have found ppl who have applied for the 461, I'm new here so firstly " hello" ! Ok here goes Me I'm from the Uk married 1 yr to a kiwi we both lived in the UK, he came bk 6 months ago I stayed sold the house and joined him two months ago here in NZ ( been together 4 yrs) so the evidence bit for the 461 isn't a problem my question is! Can an I apply for the 461 now before my husband gets employment in Oz? Reason being we have family coming from uk for dec/ jan so he can't go ahead now and get work. after hearing waiting times for decisions my heart has sunk I'd prefer we went together to get work but is this possible ?? That I can apply now for the 461 even though he is still here in NZ and hasn't excepted a job yet in Oz? Even if I applied now I'd be so happy we could enter together instead of me being here alone in NZ waiting for the decision on the 461 visa! Any info i of I would be grateful Many thanks J