bioneural.net » Project Korubioneural.net is for stuff worth sharing: commentary by Bruce McKenzie. Major topics covered are gadgets, informatics, Internet, Mac, mobile, musings, New Zealand, photography, Project Koru, quicklinks, rant, rave, travel and WindowsFinancial affairs in New Zealand- August 21, 2007 From http:www.bioneural.net : Planning on working in New Zealand How much tax you pay depends on the length of your stay, your income level, and whether you qualify for tax exemption on foreign income. If you'll be self-employed you may need to be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST), and just like employees will need to pay levies to New Zealand's no-fault personal injury insurance scheme (ACC). Most of your banking, like the filing of your tax return, can be done online. Income...http://www.bioneural.net/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=Articles+%28RSS2%29&see... Maintaining a base in the UK- August 18, 2007 From http:www.bioneural.net : So you're going to live in another country (or go travelling) for a year. What do you do with your existing house, car, and other trappings while abroad The answers will depend in part on whether your house is occupied (by a tenant or sitter) or stands vacant, but in both cases there are several things to keep in mind as you plan your absence. Council tax Council tax is a local authority tax on domestic property in the UK&8212;the equivalent of regional...http://www.bioneural.net/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=Articles+%28RSS2%29&see... Eating out in Wellington- August 15, 2007 From http:www.bioneural.net : Sure, you can eat in and eat well, but there's good food to be had if you choose to eat out in Wellington. We hear that there are more caf&233;s and restaurants per head of population in Wellington than in any other city worldwide. If you're taking in an event and need a quick bite, or in the City specifically to go menu shopping, the difficult thing is being confronted by too much choice. You can find reviews in magazines or online, but here's a quick summary of..http://www.bioneural.net/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=Articles+%28RSS2%29&see... Lower North Island sightseeing- August 14, 2007 From http:www.bioneural.net : We've been a bit slack lately, not doing much in the way of walking (previous Wellington walks here and here). We did, however, take the ferry to Somes Island and managed the City to Sea Walk. We also visited Wanganui National Park and Havelock North Napier. Somes Island Click thumbnail to enlarge imageWellington City from Somes Island Somes Island (a.k.a Matiu) is a pest-free island in the middle of Wellington Harbour. A former quarantine station,...http://www.bioneural.net/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=Articles+%28RSS2%29&see... Insured to the hilt- August 11, 2007 From http:www.bioneural.net : Lots of things can go wrong when you travel. Lots of things can go wrong when you stay put too. Spending a year away from our usual home base meant we had to consider protecting ourselves and our stuff both in and in-between two countries. As a result during the course of Project Koru we've had to maintain and newly purchase a number of insurance policies. It may seem like wasted money, but our financial advisor has always been careful to ensure our financial...http://www.bioneural.net/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=Articles+%28RSS2%29&see... |