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Previously on "Free trip to New Zealand"

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  • bobspud
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    Originally posted by vetran View Post
    My point was America was a Penal Colony after the revolution the British Government started using Australia ex convicts escapees went to New Zealand (and a few underage convicts) . So asking for clean criminal records is mildly amusing.

    As most on here have probably had security clearance at one time I doubt most of us have criminal records.

    New Zealand's dark secret: Many of us are descendants of Australian convicts | Stuff.co.nz


    convicts
    glad someone else got the joke

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  • Mordac
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    Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
    Been there already. Feels like the end of the earth. You're awake the rest of the planet is asleep. Nice countryside mind, South island reminds me of Scottyland.

    Some good yum yums in Wellington.
    So it's sh*t then. Cheers for the heads up.

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  • vetran
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    Originally posted by NigelJK View Post
    I'm thinking you might be missing the point there.
    My point was America was a Penal Colony after the revolution the British Government started using Australia ex convicts escapees went to New Zealand (and a few underage convicts) . So asking for clean criminal records is mildly amusing.

    As most on here have probably had security clearance at one time I doubt most of us have criminal records.

    New Zealand's dark secret: Many of us are descendants of Australian convicts | Stuff.co.nz


    convicts

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  • doconline
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    From the page - Winners can expect four days of pre-arranged job interviews, meet-ups and exploration, with all flights and accommodation paid for.
    It would take nearly that long to get there and back. Long way to go for 4 days.

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  • OwlHoot
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    Nope, I thought I spotted a couple of references to "jobs" and "careers". Not my scene at all

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  • diseasex
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    Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
    The problem will be finding anyone on CUK that can meet the stringent criteria in the title let alone any T&C's.
    The problem is they are looking for permies on contractors forum..

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  • northernladuk
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    The problem will be finding anyone on CUK that can meet the stringent criteria in the title let alone any T&C's.

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  • diseasex
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    Originally posted by NigelJK View Post
    I'm thinking you might be missing the point there.
    brexiters don't have brain haha

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  • NigelJK
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    The Americans are sniffy about those as well.
    I'm thinking you might be missing the point there.

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  • vetran
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    Originally posted by bobspud View Post
    Yes although I had to laugh when they asked about Criminal Records
    The Americans are sniffy about those as well. Just think if they hadn't closed our Washington tax office my Surname would be common in the USA instead of Australia.

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  • bobspud
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    Yes although I had to laugh when they asked about Criminal Records

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  • scooterscot
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    Been there already. Feels like the end of the earth. You're awake the rest of the planet is asleep. Nice countryside mind, South island reminds me of Scottyland.

    Some good yum yums in Wellington.

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  • saptastic
    started a topic Free trip to New Zealand

    Free trip to New Zealand

    Free trip to New Zealand for 100 talented techies :: Contractor UK

    Anyone game ?

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