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Filter search resultsACC–Helping to meet the costs of personal injury
… if you are injured by an accident in New Zealand, ACC may pay some of your medical and rehabilitation costs. ACC is a no-fault scheme – the only one of its kind in the world. It … specific situations). Depending on your injury ACC may pay a proportion of medical costs, provide assistance with home …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/acc-helping-to-meet-the-costs-of-personal-injuryBuying a home
… to consider when looking to buy including how you will pay for it, getting a home loan and finding the right type of property for you. … Cottages are smaller, usually with one or two bedrooms. A lot of these older “character” homes have been updated …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/buying-a-homeRenting in Christchurch
… in New Zealand If you are renting in New Zealand you are a tenant and the person who is providing the accommodation is … Tenancies Act. The Act ensures landlords provide a home that is clean, comfortable and safe, and that tenants take care of the home and pay for anything that gets damaged or goes missing. If your …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/renting-in-christchurchEnroling with your local doctor
… up to three months for enrolment to take place, so it is a good idea to enrol now, even if you are completely healthy. … your enrolment form. Enroling is an investment in a healthy future for you and your family. Healthcare Services … you, your family and your community. When you enrol, you pay less for visits to your regular doctor and you pay just …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/enroling-with-your-local-doctorInsurance in New Zealand - a guide for migrants
… Moving to a new country can be a stressful and costly exercise, so gain peace of mind by … if your home needs to be rebuilt, the insurer will only pay out the maximum sum that you specify when you take out …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/insurance-in-new-zealand-a-guide-for-migrantsWorking in New Zealand as a civil engineer
… Nelson Lakes National Park For starters, he is now a father of three boys. Jeff’s wife, Amanda, found out she … was pregnant with their first son soon after Jeff accepted a job in Christchurch, in New Zealand’s South Island. … of leave each year. The scheme spreads the reduction in pay evenly throughout the year, rather than deducting it from …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/working-in-new-zealand-as-a-civil-engineerProtect yourself from scammers
… have them. We might: have an urgent need for money or for a job be looking for love online have some cash to invest believe we’ve won a competition be looking for a place to rent get a … visa or arrival card information and demand that they pay money into a Western Union account or face serious …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/protect-yourself-from-scammersFamily life returns for migrant couple
… things about New Zealand,” Rene Quinones Rene Quinones is a painter with Buildtech’s Christchurch rebuild team and his wife, Christina is a security guard. Their three children Nathaniel, 9, Natalie, … good second-hand clothes, as soon as he got his first pay he bought more work clothes. The job was different from …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/family-life-returns-for-migrant-coupleChartered Engineer moves family from UK to Christchurch
… their family here from England, they were “hoping to make a change to the Christchurch rebuild as well as to … but were concerned about the girls growing up in a crowded, big-city environment. “We ummed and ahhed about … and the Middle East. Despite the lure of much higher pay packets elsewhere, Christchurch topped their list. “We …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/chartered-engineer-moves-family-from-uk-to-christchurchFamily focus
… when Fabio was invited to Wellington to interview for a Marine Geophysicist vacancy with GNS Science. After only … shift to the other side of the world was Fabio’s job, but a noticeable focus on family life in New Zealand was what … a couple of salaries just to reach the end of the month, pay the cost of the mortgage and so on”. It was not until the …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/family-focusStay water safe
… skill – Float first: click here Find the safest place Take a moment to assess the conditions and look for dangers like … on duty are safest. Listen to the lifeguards and pay attention to warning signs and flags. Find the safest … quickly. Take care of yourself and others Always go with a buddy and tell someone your plans. When wearing a …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/stay-water-safeOwning a dog
… As a dog owner, you must: register your dog with your local … the NZ Companion Animal Council estimated that caring for a dog costs around $1,686 NZD a year. Make sure you are prepared to pay the costs before you decide to have a dog. The cost of …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/owning-a-dogCreating a second family
… A large part of feeling at home in another country is … Irish’ from two former flatmates, who are now married with a baby, because “I'm over at their place all the time”, she … many are draughty, and don't have insulation. I've had to pay a lot more money in rent, but it's worth it to have an …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/creating-a-second-familyNew opportunities for sonographers in New Zealand
… Medical Radiation Technologists Board. Dani was offered a choice between working in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, or the Bay of Plenty, a region famous for its stunning beaches and high sunshine … good healthcare for its citizens without them having to pay an arm and a leg for it,” she says. … New opportunities …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/new-opportunities-for-sonographers-in-new-zealandVeterinarian moves from USA to New Zealand
… Some migrants fall in love with New Zealand, then find a job that enables them to move here. Janelle Wierenga came to this country because of a professional opportunity – and discovered that New Zealand … before accepting the job; Massey University could not pay for her flights, so she paid to fly here for a week, to …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/VeterinarianWorksinNewZealandMechanical engineer loving New Zealand's outdoor lifestyle
… on that holiday and I loved it.” Chris’ partner, Emma, is a Kiwi, and in 2011 the couple made the decision to move to … lots of sailing since then, he has also been able to build a rewarding engineering career in New Zealand. Easy to fit in … in New Zealand than he was in Britain, he found that the pay differential evened out once he’d factored in London …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/mechanical-engineer-loving-new-zealands-outdoor-lifestyleFamilies on the move: helping kids cope with migration
… disagree about what might make life in the new country a good one. Part of the new life you offer your children is growing up in a different place. Sometimes it is hard when your children … life experiences they have no control over. Remind them to pay attention to what they can control – in this case, how …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/families-on-the-move-helping-kids-cope-with-migrationLiving life to the full
… Every picture tells a story – and sometimes Joy Yallop’s family jokingly tell her … Coromandel, or visiting some friends who have become like a grandma and granddad to us.” She is also enjoying trying … Auckland is a bit like London, but not quite as bad.” The pay is comparative to England, and they enjoy a more outdoors …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/living-life-to-the-fullBuying medicines in New Zealand
… to customers. In New Zealand, people visit pharmacies for a variety of reasons – such as ‘filling’ a prescription from the doctor, asking advice from a … by the Government. You will probably be required to pay some of the costs of your medicine. The cost depends on …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/buying-medicines-in-new-zealandPsychiatrist Vikram moves to New Zealand
… the family chose New Zealand. “Sharon and I have a sense of adventure, and we didn’t want our lives to be all about work,” says Vikram. “I wanted a satisfying work environment, a community we all felt … for special occasions, like weddings and funerals: they pay attention to the events that fill their daily lives,” …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-vikram-moves-to-new-zealandPsychiatrist moves from UK to New Zealand
… of staff. It felt unsustainable.” Rachel now says she has a better personal and professional life ahead of her in New … and her husband, Chris, had visited New Zealand while on a round-the-world trip a decade ago and decided it was where … happier here, and we no longer feel that we are working to pay others to raise the children,” says Rachel. Rachel’s …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-moves-from-uk-to-new-zealandWhere city and nature meet
… went into New Zealand shops, she found the shopkeepers a bit strange. “They would say, ‘Hi, how are you?’ It was a bit of a shock. I didn’t know why a stranger was asking me … have both picked up contract work on the side, so they can pay for Bosspac’s development themselves. She is working as a …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/where-city-and-nature-meetA breath of fresh air
… capital of China’s Jiangsu province, for 11 years. He had a good life there. A satisfying, well-paid job – he is a software developer, … finding a place. I had to sell the apartment in Nanjing to pay for it, so all of that happened at once.” And finally, in …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-breath-of-fresh-airFrom Ireland to Auckland - a seamless transition
… Máire Lenihan uses the word “lucky” a lot when describing her move to New Zealand – and how easy … knew what to expect after backpacking around the country a decade ago. However, after leaving Ireland four years ago … to be paying London prices to live in Auckland. I have to pay more in rent because I want to live in these areas where …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/from-ireland-to-auckland-a-seamless-transitionNew Horizons, Open Spaces
… When Ian Visagie and his wife Karien started a family, it made them think about where they wanted their … electronic engineering in Stellenbosch, Cape Town. Almost a decade later, while doing development work for an … where it’s maintained, then most of the time you need to pay for it. Here there are all these places you can go and …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/new-horizons-open-spacesFinding your Kiwi home
… move to New Zealand, your top priority will be choosing a place to base yourself. You’ll find a huge choice of housing, from semi-rural retreats in … on the process, but for in-depth information, you must pay for a subscription. To buy an existing home, the most …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/finding-your-kiwi-homeHealth and Safety at work
… Businesses have a duty to ensure the health and safety of their workers … every year, and many more are seriously injured. However, a worker is 10 times more likely to die from a work-related … earnings until you can return to work. Your employer will pay the first week and ACC the rest. You may also be entitled …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/health-and-safety-at-work