[looking4ward2]

Thanks alot for all of your replies and for being 'gentle' with us!
I expecially likened to Nessies response as there is no doubt that our budget is tight and as said before that ?3000 would be put to better use. Exactly our sentiments also, that time is running out, point system can change at anytime, so much to think about. As Taffy said, we are doing as much research as poss and its thanks to sites such as this that we can gather up as much info as poss., read books, watch Billy Connollys tour of New Zealand time and time again. Ha! Ha! Did you have a job offer before going out there ? Did you go through the immigration process - or did you get citizenship once out there? That question probably applies to those who ' took the risk'
We are probably looking at New Plymouth (Taranaki region) as we are getting positive feedback from job recruitment companies there, so any info ie; cost of housing (has to be near to the beach - our 7 year olds request!), primary schools and I personally dont want to be too isolated.
So looking forward to hearing from you again. Thanks.