December 2010

Christmas has come and gone. Father Christmas left a netbook for Amelia. Moxie scooter for Ellen and a bike for Hannah. The Caudy family have four and half months left in the UK before we emigrate to New Zealand. The process for this has been long and tumultus but essentially it goes something like this:

1. Obtain all of your original certificates. I mean all. O levels, A levels, degree and birth certificates
2. Get a NZQA assessment for the main qualifications studied.
3. Register with the NZTC - teaching council
4. Once this has been done you can begin applying for jobs. However I secured a job before my NZQA and NZTC was completed. In so doing my immigaration points went throught the ceiling.
5. Complete an expression of interest on the immigation site.

Joanne has been busily researching areas to live. Beachlands in Auckland seems to be the favourite at the moment.