http://www.kathmandu.co.nz/Catalogue/Christmas_Sale_Brochure << MALAYSIA !!!!

Don't be frustrated, keep on. You will succeed.

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Added on November 28, 2009, 9:10 amwhich unitec campus? I lived near 2 unitec campus. if need help, let me know. the old schools here should offer help to new comers for them to get easier to settle down

This post has been edited by huix: Nov 28 2009, 09:10 AM

the Mount Albert one. i hope it's a nice place~

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Added on November 30, 2009, 1:36 pmafter reading through the thread, apparently Vodafone has somewhat become the exclusive choice for international students?

i just looked through the prices of their phones... typical monthly cost is NZD39.95 and you can get a lauyah phone for free. i doubt i'm gonna use that much monthly.

so is it really worth to get their phone plus the plan, or just get in Malaysia and use a prepaid card? i hope their prepaid system is identical to here lol.


This post has been edited by sE_vIxEn: Nov 30 2009, 01:36 PM

i just used my SE w810i here... bought from forum here.

mostly people use vodafone, and then just subscribe to text2000. 2000 txts for NZD10/month.

but nowadays got 2 degree provider, sounds cheap but lazy to change my provider. lol

if you used the vodafone phone, the phone is locked i reckon.

the lowest rate i found was NZD40 for Vodafone plans, and you're tied down 24 months. maybe for the locals it's a bargain, but i guess i'll need to hunt down a phone now. my 5 year old W800i is dying.

thanks!

1. bring ur phone from msia
2. get a vodafone prepaid sim
3. get text2000 , NZD10 for 2000 texts to all vodafone numbers.
4. calling is NZD2 for 2 hours, why do you need plans?

alternatively
1. get 2 phones
2. get 1 vodafone sim, and one 2degree sim
3. vodafone sim is to receive texts from majority of ppl who uses vodafone.
4. 2deg sim is to text out at 9c / text to any network including msia.

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Added on December 1, 2009, 11:41 amevery vodafone plan is overpriced.

This post has been edited by EmperorMeng: Dec 1 2009, 11:41 AM

noted, Emperor. thank you so much for your feedback!

any particular reason why Vodafone 'monopolized' the international student market?

Not just international students. Pretty much every immigrant to NZ.

Because until a few months ago, there were only 2 networks in NZ - Vodafone and Telecom. Telecom used the CDMA network (now XT). That means to get on Telecom, you have to buy their phones. Vodafone uses GSM - most ppl already have GSM phones from their home countries, it's a simple matter of buying a SIM card.

2 degrees uses Vodafone's network. Lots of ppl I know are now ditching Telecom for 2 degrees. They still carry 2 phones though.

just checked out 2 Degrees rates. fantastic pricing! i think i'll consider EmperorMeng's suggestion, go for 2 phones. one main line and the other to weep on when i miss my family. lol.

btw guys, where do you all purchase your textbook and study material? my edu counselor said it's best to buy second hand material direct from Unitec. dunno about the rest of you though.

http://new-in-chch.blogspot.com/

this is a blog that created by group of malaysian to help if you are new to CH

good link! now i have an idea what to pack. i'm eyeing the Christmas sales now. hope to get a pair of good walking shoes.

yeah, boxing day really gonna make your wallet cry.

would be sweet if anyone can give feedback, information to the author..
cheers

Mt. Albert is a nice place to live Actually I m thinking moving there (nearer to my office) if I can't get a good choice in north shore by next Jan.

2 degree is better For Malaysian long distance call, just get some VOIP call card from "3 Sisters" in auckland downtown Btw, NZ public transport sux, if you don't get a car, stay near the campus After getting a car, I start to enjoy NZ life liow

just borrow them from library and you can use the money for booze
where ru livin now?

sorry to butt in, but why is it that some of my friends study in NZ dowan to come back? they continue study there and say later will apply PR.

Same reason why ppl stay back in US, UK, Australia.

west harbour.

trying to seek Mairangi Bay, Milford or Forrest Hill areas now. Will go torbay this saturday with an appointment with the agents.

huix, you said you live near Mount Albert? any cheap accommodation nearby? i think i'll lie low in Unitec for a semester or two then move out... provided the place is walking distance to campus.

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Added on December 9, 2009, 7:44 pmdear wornbook and other female sistas, i'll be doing some shopping over the weekend. i've scoured the thread, some of you mentioned clothing not cheap at all there?

to me, angmoh countries are cheap because S - M are odd sizes. eg, Asians shopping in US / UK, they get all the odd stuff so it comes cheap. what about NZ? no such thing?

and i'm considering footwear as well... should i buy a pair of warm boots here or there... and summer can wear sandals hor?

This post has been edited by sE_vIxEn: Dec 9 2009, 07:44 PM

i'm male..
from my experience..
S-M size is the fastest size to disappear on the shelves as there's gonna be a lot of other asians looking for it too, especially during sales. furthermore, not all ang moh big in size.
Because whenever sale, as i'm not the quickest to be at the mall during sale time, only XXXXXL size left for me.. lol

and i dont buy during non-sale time as sometime, the price can ridiculously reduced during sale. but i'm male la... dont care what to wear.
but my gf mentioned she was lucky last time, as she aimed this one pair of heels, the original price was like 90 ish, after sometimes, sale,, became 20ish. lol

bout the expensiveness,, i reckon you get a part time job so at least you can have extra money for shopping

no need to buy the warm boots there, buy in nz.. easier

This post has been edited by fantagero: Dec 10 2009, 05:26 AM

Here is the Map for Unitec Mt Albert (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&rlz=1C1CHMA_enMY335MY335&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=mt+albert+unitec&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=unitec&hnear=mt+albert&cid=0,0,12416379682144540175&ei=QqggS8J8kZOQBbe0oOkK&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CAoQnwIwAA) this should give u approx. what place is near the school.


This is a chinese website for Auckland central area (Mt. Albert is considered Central) http://bbs.skykiwi.com/frame.php?frameon=y....php%3Ffid%3D19 . Usually, this is cheaper than the trademe.co.nz and having more rooms to seek rent. No agents. You will be charged 1-2 weeks rent if u find you new rent thru agents.