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EmperorMeng
post Jun 6 2007, 10:27 AM

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haih...finding room in around uoa, any1??
EmperorMeng
post Jun 25 2007, 06:39 PM

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QUOTE(haya @ Jun 25 2007, 06:07 PM)
Hey guys. Since there are at least 4 people (plus one ex-NZ'er!) in this forum, how bout let's make this a "Study in NZ" thread, much like the "study in australia" thread?

I'll start the ball rolling. ASB cranked up their savings interest rate from 7.15% to 7.65%! Time to switch?
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was ASB all the way
EmperorMeng
post Jun 26 2007, 03:35 PM

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QUOTE(BurgaFlippinMan @ Jun 25 2007, 06:58 PM)
That is a bit less compared to other countries iinm?

btw I was looking at entry (general and degree specific) requirements for Uni of Auckland here

http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/for/prospect...ts_overseas.cfm
http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/for/prospect...rements.cfm#sat

I'm a little unsure about something, can I as a malaysian apply with the SAT I?
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SAT i dont know, why not SAM
I did SAM, cheaper than A levels and 1 yr only.
QUOTE(haya @ Jun 25 2007, 08:04 PM)

Added on June 25, 2007, 8:05 pm
EmperorMeng, do you get taxed on your interest?
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i dont save, sorry.
no income = no savings.
hence, no effect.
doh.gif i suck

This post has been edited by EmperorMeng: Jun 26 2007, 03:36 PM
EmperorMeng
post Jun 26 2007, 07:27 PM

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QUOTE(BurgaFlippinMan @ Jun 26 2007, 05:41 PM)
thats because I already sat for the SAT.
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should be no problem, based on that link u gave.
are you still in college?
SAT of yours, finish already and meet requirement?
EmperorMeng
post Jul 12 2007, 09:25 PM

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QUOTE(lilredridinghood @ Jul 11 2007, 05:22 PM)
well, I've been wondering, what happened to this thread....where're all the new zealand students?
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im drinking beer while studying kamastura brows.gif
QUOTE(jasperng @ Jul 12 2007, 09:20 PM)
woo hows the engineering course in NZ? does it has good reputation? ...
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hi, im in 1st yr engineering.
EmperorMeng
post Jul 12 2007, 09:38 PM

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sorry la.. i just enter 1 semester.
but as far as i know next yr intake is on end feb or early march.
for engineering (4yrs) 1st yr in general (all take the same)
then u branch out starting ur 2nd yr.

compare with aus uni, i also wont know , coz i nv study in aus.
what preU are u taking now?
EmperorMeng
post Jul 12 2007, 10:01 PM

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ya , diploma should can.
http://www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/...oucantgetin.cfm


Added on July 12, 2007, 10:07 pmhttp://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/for/prospective/welcomes/internationalstudents/international.cfm
another helpful site.
u may also seek help from a nz universities agent. (SELSET)
its located at SS15, opposite taylors college subang jaya main gate

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post Aug 5 2007, 07:40 PM

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QUOTE(d(@@)b @ Aug 5 2007, 05:06 PM)
i am going to university of auckland (grafton campus i think) to complete my medical course. will be joining year 4 students. i will be leaving around january next year. its a twinning program.

i am planning to apply for grafton hall of residence. but the problem is there are little feedbacks from people staying in that hall. any advice from anyone who stayed there would be appreciated. any other options for accommodation will be appreciated as well.

oh btw i am a frequent internet user. my entertainment life mostly depends on p2p and torrents download. sometimes, i find staring at a high download speed as amusing. so, does the ISP block p2p and torrents? how about the price and the speed of internet connection?
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go hostel is goodlo, easy to find students around.
internet rate sux very very sux super f***ing sux.
if u r a torrent-er u gonna suffer like f***ing hell .
u can google for internet providers in nz
xtra , woosh , ocron, ihug, got somemore others i cant remember.\
the f***ing problem is, they count how much u pay by how much u dload.
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post Aug 5 2007, 08:35 PM

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is nzd 7, unlimited internet?
how about the speed.
things are very cunning here when it comes to internet and money doh.gif


Added on August 5, 2007, 8:37 pmoh ya, outstation p2p is throttled like screamyx

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post Aug 7 2007, 01:42 PM

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QUOTE(d(@@)b @ Aug 5 2007, 08:56 PM)
its about RM65 per month. quite reasonable if it is unlimited, allow p2p and torrents. problem is they never specify the conditions, hence my curiosity.
if p2p throttled a bit i will not mind. but if they throttle till like below 10 kbps for 1 mbps broadband, then its very unreasonable d... i hope there are people here staying at grafton

btw, where did you stay in NZ? Which uni are you attending?
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city campus sweat.gif
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post Aug 7 2007, 08:25 PM

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QUOTE(d(@@)b @ Aug 7 2007, 07:49 PM)
is grafton far from the city? hey probably we all could meet up sometimes...

btw, i just wanna know these stuff

1) do you need a tax file number if you're opening a bank account?
2) is the weather there freaking cold? a jumper would be sufficient? or do i need a jacket?
3) how far is grafton from the city? if there is a bus service, how long would it take and how much would it cost?
4) what important stuff should i bring along except books and clothes? erm, like stuff which are freaking expensive there but cheap here that i should bring along?
5) which phone services do you recommend? (for hand phone usage)
6) how much roughly the living cost for one month for a student? including transport, bill, stay, eat, entertainment etc etc

thx in advance
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we can always meet up, no prob icon_rolleyes.gif

1. its called the IRD number, yes must if i remember correctly. (inland revenue something)
2. its not really cold, its the wind that is f***ing strong. a description of strong is , better to walk in the rain than to use umbrella. as for cold, different ppl different. some will be in shorts and tees while some will wear 3 layers of shirt + coat. i usually be in my long sleeve shirt (1 piece) and with a windbreaker (no cotton inside type) when outside. (this is winter) . otherwise its tees and shorts for me. used to it liao.
3. grafton walk 15-20 mins can gua.. should have a bus service, dont know how much, but will not be cheap, bus sux (pricE)
4. laptop lo... u bt ma.. basically living standard is high, so most things consider expensive here. for me, throw books lo.. i nv read anyway. i brought my football boots instead sweat.gif
5. handphone service also kena monopoly. telecom and vodafone, 2 providers. both also very high rates. best to go with plans available if u use ur handphone frequent. if not stick prepaid and utilize the free landline.
6. <300 per week ( dont booze around too much lo.. booze at home icon_rolleyes.gif)


Added on August 7, 2007, 8:25 pm
QUOTE(Ibrahimovic @ Aug 7 2007, 01:56 PM)
OK I already plan to study in New Zealand as it is a nice country. But there is a 99% chance I won't get a scholarship.

I just check the tuition fee and well I just give up my study, and just be here.
Is it always >300k for the entire 3-5 semester?
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nice country to stay =/= nice country to holiday.

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post Aug 8 2007, 11:11 AM

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QUOTE(haya @ Aug 8 2007, 09:30 AM)
1: www.ird.govt.nz. The form you need is here. (http://www.ird.govt.nz/forms-guides/title/forms-i/ir595-form-individualirdapp.html?id=homepage) Just follow the instructions.
2: laptop is a MUST as a student! Books etc are not a good idea. Remember you only have 20KG, so be wise and only pack the essentials. Just keep you "pron" in a safe place.......
5: free landline? since when? I use(d) vodafone, and it was good, through I do miss free txt weekends....
6: stick with tui. Its one of the best.
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2. student can get until 30kg. which means 34.4 kg. external hard drive may be useful. u BT !
5.landline to landline local calls free ma.
6. when heineken is cheap, go for it :toungue:
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post Aug 8 2007, 09:36 PM

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2. custom more worried that my football boots got virus doh.gif
6. woosh wireless? i tried, that sucks. weather conditions affect signal. where worse than the rain and wind chamber, auckland sweat.gif
4. handphone buy msia, cheaper half price.

anyway hall of residence, online uni webpage got.
grafton will be convenient for you lo.
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post Aug 9 2007, 03:15 PM

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QUOTE
Tui, like L&P, is only available in NZ. Sometimes I wish they would export it. IMO Tui is so much nicer than heineken. And L&P is nothing like anything else in this world.
L&P syok... will buy tui liao
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this is the worst news ever.... i hope by next year they'll introduce some unlimited dl plan with decent price...

not decent price also dont have.
i curi internet.. teh best thumbup.gif
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post Aug 9 2007, 07:18 PM

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QUOTE(d(@@)b @ Aug 9 2007, 06:26 PM)
u curi from people who got wireless router but duno how to set password? if u got other way can pm me share share o  thumbup.gif  thumbup.gif
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maybe its cafe, i dont know.
but whole house, only my room can thumbup.gif
torrent torrent yahoo!
EmperorMeng
post Aug 10 2007, 11:28 AM

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i think probably the best mode of transport is scooter doh.gif
but the wind is freezing
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post Aug 17 2007, 10:59 PM

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any of u guys coming, bring ur football boots, there r guys playing at auckland domain
EmperorMeng
post Aug 30 2007, 08:36 PM

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QUOTE(wornbook @ Aug 26 2007, 02:29 PM)
Aren't they the same kind of boots?
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same la i think sweat.gif
QUOTE(haya @ Aug 28 2007, 09:30 AM)
Slightly off-topic from sport, but one extra reason to go to Massey:
http://www.studentcity.net.nz/whatplansareavailable.html

10GB broadband plans for $35/month!

For most other people: ihugs broadband 3 (http://www.ihug.co.nz/products/broadband/plan_comparison.html) plan will be a good compromise. 2GB/day and 20Gb/month. (Look at the Terms and conditions)

I  have friends using it, and he's happy. If anyone wants more info, I'm happy to pass on any questions to him.
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let me suggest a minor reason to come UoA.
unlimited 15kbps DL/UL
EmperorMeng
post Sep 1 2007, 10:29 AM

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wat u guys do on merdeka? play negaraku? sweat.gif
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post Sep 1 2007, 06:44 PM

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QUOTE(limeuu @ Sep 1 2007, 06:02 PM)
negarakuku?............ blush.gif
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my negarakuku was on the whole day thumbup.gif

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