Price comparisons (and availability) for the following UK V's NZ

[George&Dave]

Ok I may add to this list.....

Balsamic Vinegar (I LOVE IT!)
Olive Oil
chocolate (caburys)
parmesan cheese
Mozarella
courgettes
Beef (steaks!)


Ok im thinking now - I had LOADS earlier - ive got brain freeze!

[nippa&pippa]

Ok I may add to this list.....

Balsamic Vinegar (I LOVE IT!)
Olive Oil
chocolate (caburys)
parmesan cheese
Mozarella
courgettes
Beef (steaks!)


Ok im thinking now - I had LOADS earlier - ive got brain freeze!

All of these are available in NZ
Only downside is Mozarella, I have not yet found REAL buffalo mozarella like we had in UK, maybe others had better luck? Cheese here is very pricey....

[Leanne]

Pleeeeeease tell me I'll be able to find zesty cheese dorito chips in NZ.

[jubjub]

Pleeeeeease tell me I'll be able to find zesty cheese dorito chips in NZ.

Maybe, but only in the specialised shops that import UK stuff.... doritos are not on the shelves here as we dont have Walkers brands...

Crisps (chippes) are made (mostly) by Eta, bluebird or Krispa

[BigRod]

http://www.woolworths.co.nz/HomeShopping/Shop.aspx

... enter a suburb in an area you are looking at and go 'virtual shopping'. Woolworths not the cheapest though; think similar to Waitrose in UK.

Rod

[Carol]

Ok I may add to this list.....

Balsamic Vinegar (I LOVE IT!) yes - and many different types available including a wonderful balsamic "drizzle" which is caramelised that I had on my fish and chips last night!!)
Olive Oil Widely available approx $10-$12 a litre

chocolate (caburys) yes - but is Aussie made usually and is different. you do adapt though. Some folks prefer it.... And if you really crave UK choccie - lots of speciality shops available.

parmesan cheese Yes - but again like what has been said about the mozzarella you wont get the range you have in the UK I pay about $10 for 250g I think.... I 'm not sure. Its essential to life so I just pay it. lol A bit like avocados. the price gets silly out of season....but....
mozzarella - as described above...

courgettes yes in season they are very cheap. Generally called zucchini here .....but you get used to that too...lol

Beef (steaks!) lol
Just wait till you get here!


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hope that helps a little....
C

[George&Dave]

Ok A few more....

Bourbons (Dave Loves them!)
cereal (Cocopops, shreddies etc)
Marmite (we have tried VegieMite and its just NOT even close!)
Peanut Butter
Milk (I know you have it but does it taste the same?)
Branston Pickle (My little boy will DIE if you dont have this)
Batteries (are they expensive)
Baby wipes (great for stains!)
Cleaning products (is it like over here!?)

Ok more coming later.

(Good to hear about the steaks Carol - was veggie for years but really LOVE a good steak!)

[Carol]

Bourbons (Dave Loves them!) yes - kiwi versions are here - not the same as UK though - but then there are Tim Tams to discover .... like chocolate covered bourbons - sooooo nice!


cereal (Cocopops, shreddies etc) Coco Pops yes. Shreddies...sometimes. Weetabix are called "Weetbix' and are square and different. Rice Krispies are Ricies etc

Marmite (we have tried VegieMite and its just NOT even close!) Yes - called My Mate for UK version available in most supermarkets

Peanut Butter Yes - is delish

Milk (I know you have it but does it taste the same?) Cant remember. You adjust.

Branston Pickle (My little boy will DIE if you dont have this) Yes - I can get Branston in my local Woolworths supermarket . Just found a recipe for Branston - was going to give it a try...

Batteries (are they expensive) yes - expensive.... current prices will be on the Woolies shop site

Baby wipes (great for stains!) Yes and can get cheapies

Cleaning products (is it like over here!?) Yes and no - you will find some products the same....

Ok more coming later.

(Good to hear about the steaks Carol - was veggie for years but really LOVE a good steak!)


yeah - I could probably be a vegetarian if it wasn't for bacon, chicken kiev and rump steak! lol
One thing I WOULD stock up on is "Robinsons cordials if your wee man likes it - you CAN get stuff here but its not the same as Robinsons. You can wean him off it gradually though....

[IanW99]

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cereal (Cocopops, shreddies etc) Coco Pops yes. Shreddies...sometimes. Weetabix are called "Weetbix' and are square and different. Rice Krispies are Ricies etc

Marmite (we have tried VegieMite and its just NOT even close!) Yes - called My Mate for UK version available in most supermarkets
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For Cereal there are definitely somethings that you won't find and others that are called the same but don't taste quite the same. But there is a good selection so you should be able to find a few you like.

For Marmite the equivalent one to the UK is called Our Mate in NZ.

Ian

[George&Dave]

My Favourite is Tescos Summer fruit with pommegranite! (Ill bring by the box!)