Living in New Zealand
Should I Stay or Should I Go Live in New Zealand
Published on 21 April 2008
Every single year Great Britain loses 10,000 skilled people to New Zealand. These 10,000 people are in demand in New Zealand, they are rewarded with a chance for a new life and some dramatic scenery – but what other guarantees do they get?
Well, very few in actual fact which is why, when it comes to the dilemma of migration, the questions of ‘should I stay or should I go and live in New Zealand’ are far harder to answer than you might first think. In this article we’ll explore some of the facts, some of the things you should be thinking about and a bit of harsh reality for good measure!
British are Securing Jobs and Moving to New Zealand
Published on 08 April 2008
There is definitely a growing trend for young, well-qualified Britons to emigrate and seek their fortunes overseas, and nowhere is working harder to attract these individuals than New Zealand.
Last year, according to the Office for National Statistics, 400,00 British residents emigrated from the UK, 10% more than left in 2006, and quite possibly nowhere near as many as will leave this year judging by the record numbers of individuals who attended the recent Opportunities New Zealand Expo in London.
The Four Best Places to Live in New Zealand
Published on 26 March 2008
The majority of immigrants who move to New Zealand end up living and working in and around Auckland – and yet speak to New Zealanders and they’ll quickly tell you that among their own, Auckland is actually one of the locals’ least favourite places to live because of high property prices, high costs of living, higher than national average crime figures and also because of the increase in the number of international migrants making the city home!
So if you want to know where the four best places to live in New Zealand are, ask a New Zealander. Following the trend among local migrants it’s clear that the most attractive places for lifestyle reasons are Christchurch in Canterbury, the Bay of Plenty and in particular Tauranga, Waikato and Otago. You may have head of the first on the list, but if you want to know more about all of these destinations, read on.
Why Living in Christchurch in New Zealand Appeals to Expats
Published on 13 March 2008
The Garden City – that’s what Christchurch is known as – and it’s a beautiful city in New Zealand dominated by attractive parkland and pretty gardens. It’s located on the South Island and is becoming increasingly popular with British expatriates emigrating to New Zealand who want to rediscover an old style England. The way of life in Christchurch really mirrors that found in the UK - but according to expats who have made the move - without the crime, the immigration issues, the poorer climate or the lack of basic personal respect now prevalent in British society!
If you’re wondering about moving abroad because you really want to get back to a better way of life but you’re worried about moving to a nation too foreign for you to cope with – consider New Zealand. And if you want to reside in or near a city that has a great deal going for it, this article will demonstrate why living in Christchurch in New Zealand appeals to expats who want the best of Britain without the worst of Britain.
Get a Job and Then Move to New Zealand
Published on 03 March 2008The easiest way to get residency in New Zealand if you don’t have family in the country and you are not an at risk migrant is through applying to emigrate under the Skilled Migrant Category. To do so you submit to the New Zealand immigration authorities a document called an ‘Expression of Interest’ in which you detail facts about yourself on which you are then scored. The higher you score, the better your chance of moving to live in New Zealand.
To score highly on the ‘Expression of Interest’ form it’s far better if you can get a job and then move to New Zealand, because if you have a job offer when you apply for residency, your application is likely to be assessed and regarded more highly. So, in this article we look at ways you can get a job offer before you get residency to live in New Zealand.
Childcare, Family Financial Support for Expats Living in New Zealand
Published on 23 February 2008
New Zealand offers such a fantastic quality of life to its citizens that it is of little wonder that so many people from around the world want to go and live in New Zealand. As the nation is so popular with expatriates there is a restriction on the number of migrants that the country accepts each year, if you have your heart set on moving to NZ with your family, you need to look closely at your eligibility for a residency visa.
Assuming you and/or your spouse have the skills or qualifications in demand in New Zealand and you have been accepted for relocation, one question that may come into your mind could concern childcare and family financial support for expats living in New Zealand. The good news is that there is support available and in this article we show you what you can claim.
Education in New Zealand
Published on 10 February 2008
If you’re planning on relocating your entire family to live in New Zealand, one of your primary concerns along with housing and employment will be educating your children and ensuring that they do not suffer when it comes to enduring changes in schooling or college and university.
The good news is that the New Zealand education system is highly regarded throughout the world – and there are even a number of state and private schools offering students the chance to study the International Baccalaureate or Cambridge GCSE and A level exams instead of the local NCEA qualifications. In this article we take a look at education in New Zealand for children from the age of 5 right up to young adults who choose New Zealand’s colleges and universities for their further education.
Living in New Zealand & the Healthcare System
Published on 21 October 2007
New Zealand is a nation of immense appeal to many would-be expatriates because it is a safe nation with low crime, it is a nation that offers a high standard of living and it is a stunningly beautiful country where skilled expats in particular are made very welcome indeed. If you’re considering moving to live in New Zealand then this article will be of interest to you...
In this article we’ll look at living in New Zealand and the healthcare system because it’s not the same as the British NHS, or the European or American medical systems either - and it’s important you know what you may have to pay for, the level of care you can expect and where you will find any specialist medical services before you emigrate to New Zealand.
Could New Zealand Be Your Opportunity For A Better Life?
Published on 24 August 2007 Do you spend hours every week crammed in an overcrowded train or stuck in traffic jams commuting to and from work feeling ever more hemmed in?
Are you feeling desperate to break away from the treadmill of your commute to work commute home lifestyle?
Then we suggest you take a serious look at what New Zealand may well have to offer you.
New Zealand has plenty of space, recreational pursuits, cultural entertainment, successful business’s and a brilliant quality of life, it could be exactly what you and your family need.
What New Zealand is short of is experienced, qualified and skilled professionals. Is this where you come in?
Read on to find out more about life in New Zealand and the tremendous opportunity it may well be offering you.
Retiring to New Zealand
Published on 14 August 2007
Bank of Scotland International have just released the findings of their research into where British pensioners would most like to retire to and it seems that most UK based retirees who have considered retiring abroad dream of retiring to New Zealand.
The survey discovered that out of all those questioned in what was a countrywide questionnaire covering a broad demographic mix of people, more than one in ten British retirees and pre-retirees see New Zealand as offering them the very best in terms of lifestyle, affordability in terms of cost of living, healthcare and opportunity to enjoy retirement. If like the survey respondents you’re thinking of retiring to New Zealand here’s our guide to getting to know the nation before you commit.