I want to move my family back to New Zealand but for what?

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I love New Zealand. I couldn't care less who has racist intentions just don't bother me with it. I don't care about your political views as long as they have grounding. And I will listen to you as long as you listen too me. Fair enough? Yes...lol...I've been in Australia nearing 8 years have 5 wonderful children along with a lovely wife of 13 years. Seriously thinking about moving back to New Zealand as I would like for my children to at least have some sort of feel of where I come from. Which is Whakaki, Wairoa. And same for my wife Gisborne/Hastings. What I don't want is the trip to be anymore than a holiday. I'd like to think we could move back on a permanent basis.

When I left New Zealand in 2002/3 I was on a wage of $14.70 phr. When I arrived in Australia once finding a job starting rate was $20.00. 6 months later $21.00. 6 months after that $22.00 and after 4 years with the same company...well do the maths.

I say this because the wage on was on in New Zealand of $14.70. I had worked for that company for roughly 3/4 years....are you catching my drift...

My question to you is this. Has the Government done anything about raising the wages in New Zealand to a suitable standard. And if so, what would be the average income. In Australia both my wages and my wifes are declared to 'Center link' where we are still able to get financial help. (Social Welfare) Merely because of the nature of my job of 'Scaffolding" which relies on the weather not raining.

I am a hard worker and most would vouch for me in New Zealand. And same again here in Australia. So my work ethics are just as strong as the next bloke. I'm just thinking after being here so long that coming back home to New Zealand to stay is not going to work out in the favor of my family and myself.

Unless you can tell me otherwise...I think I may have answered my own question. As it doesn't take much to figure out. As I have friends that are making the move to Australia as well for the better opportunity. We just don't want to leave home to do that...hmmm don't know very concerning thou.

Maybe there is a policy among the ranks that would rather put it across in words to the effect of ' if you don't like it then leave' section. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong and tell me there's still hope for the now and not the ever...

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