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… Jon, who moved to Christchurch in February 2017, says he was used to working long hours until he moved to New Zealand. “I have a tendency to work until I get tired, but at …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/software-engineer-moves-from-the-uk-to-new-zealandThe place they call home
… have chosen to settle down in Pegasus, just outside of Christchurch. Highly skilled IT people such as Marcel … world. For Brazilian-born Marcel and his wife Nathalie, New Zealand's lifestyle lured them to settle here instead of …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/the-place-they-call-homeExciting opportunities for civil engineers in New Zealand
… In between, he has played a part in the rebuild of Christchurch after its 2011 earthquake, worked on irrigation … on industrial and commercial developments, and helped make New Zealand’s roading network safer and more resilient. “I now …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/exciting-opportunities-for-civil-engineers-in-new-zealandWorking in New Zealand as a civil engineer
… with their first son soon after Jeff accepted a job in Christchurch, in New Zealand’s South Island. “Discovering we were about to have a …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/working-in-new-zealand-as-a-civil-engineerBuilding a new life & a new city
… wife, Breffni, were looking for opportunities overseas. New Zealand was high on their list of options – it offered a … similar to Ireland’s and a great lifestyle for the family. Christchurch stood out. It seemed similar to cities in …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-new-life-a-new-cityBuying a home
… Types of homes There are many types of homes for sale in New Zealand. It is helpful to understand the terms used most … such as Auckland and places with housing shortages such as Christchurch. It is possible that you will not be able to …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/buying-a-homeNew life an adventure
… migrating after Patrick’s sister and her husband moved to New Zealand several years ago. After visiting them, Patrick was … life in Hoogeveen in the northeast of the Netherlands for Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand. The decision …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/new-life-an-adventureRenting in Christchurch
… Even though Christchurch rents are high, New Zealand has laws that protect you from paying more than you …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/renting-in-christchurchFrom skiing to surfing
… "I would definitely recommend that people who are new to New Zealand look into where they want to live based on their … to return home to New Zealand one day. He was born in Christchurch, but the family moved to Auckland when he was …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/from-skiing-to-surfingLINKZ magazine
… from recent migrants about their experiences settling into New Zealand and practical information about living in New … flu jab Download the issue (PDF 3.5 MB) LINKZ 72, 2018 Christchurch & Canterbury It's time to explore: Jacques and …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/linkz-magazineSonographer moves from Chicago to New Zealand
… Karen Crowley at Castle Hill “New Zealand was a country I always wanted to travel to because I … working life has been working with both general cases at Christchurch Hospital and high-risk obstetric cases at the …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/sonographer-moves-from-chicago-to-new-zealandFamily life returns for migrant couple
… have been here and they told me lots of good things about New Zealand,” Rene Quinones Rene Quinones is a painter with Buildtech’s Christchurch rebuild team and his wife, Christina is a …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/family-life-returns-for-migrant-coupleAn international family
… family. The decision to leave the army after 31 years gave new freedom to the family. They had reached a stage where … to do it, we would not have come.” The family chose New Zealand for several reasons, including the fact that it … Zealand as a child when his father’s best friend moved to Christchurch. “My mum changed her mind at the last minute, …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/an-international-familyTaiwanese students stay after qualifying in Christchurch
… Lee was surprised at how much he enjoyed it. Moving to New Zealand as teenagers gave both of them relief from Taiwan’s … widened their horizons. When Isaac’s parents sent him to Christchurch 16 years ago, at age 16, to learn English over …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/taiwanese-students-stay-after-qualifying-in-christchurchIt's time to explore
… outside. Jacques and Aldine moved from South Africa to Christchurch in early 2018, and their dogs Chino and Vanilla … let you have dogs in their house," he adds. Starting new lives in a foreign country was difficult at first, but he and Aldine always supported each other. Working in New Zealand Jacques works as an electrical protection technician …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/its-time-to-exploreAll about Radio New Zealand
… Radio New Zealand (RNZ), New Zealand’s only non-commercial, public-broadcaster, … – also covers Whanganui and Manawatū), Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch and Dunedin. In Whanganui, you can find RNZ …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/all-about-radio-new-zealandChartered Engineer moves family from UK to Christchurch
… from England, they were “hoping to make a change to the Christchurch rebuild as well as to ourselves”, says Vickie. … personal: we wanted to give something back and we’d heard New Zealand was an amazing place to live.” It was also a chance …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/chartered-engineer-moves-family-from-uk-to-christchurchAt home in Dunedin
… “We are so grateful to New Zealand and its people - they are so good to us and we really … tougher experience during her four months of quarantine in Christchurch during the September earthquake. Initially, one …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/at-home-in-dunedinSystems engineer moves from UK to Christchurch
… When he is floating on his back in the sea near Christchurch, looking up at the blue sky, Peter Drake counts … Friends had said the family would like living in New Zealand. Peter realised this was the perfect time for a …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/systems-engineer-moves-from-uk-to-christchurchHooked on Christchurch
… years later, Lukas Pohl is still in love with Christchurch’s charms. Lukas had finished his university … working full time when three friends decided to come to New Zealand on a working holiday. The time was right, he felt, …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/hooked-on-christchurchOut of disaster comes opportunity
… as a structural engineer in 2010, and quickly sized up New Zealand as a potential destination for a working holiday. … Rugby year!” He and a group of friends booked flights to Christchurch and packed their bags. But as they were about to …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/out-of-disaster-comes-opportunityDrawn by the distance
… New Zealand looked to be as far away from Switzerland as … her CV. After a Skype interview, she flew from Auckland to Christchurch to spend a day at the company. A job offer soon … already made all this effort to move here and to adapt to Christchurch life, and I also had a good chat with my boss …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/drawn-by-the-distanceIn love with the outdoors
… UK, they attended a roadshow run by Education Personnel, a New Zealand-based organisation that recruits teachers, and Jeremy … really need to look at, say, Wellington or Auckland or Christchurch. If you’re looking for a more outdoor lifestyle, …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/in-love-with-the-outdoorsMusic in schools - bringing benefits that last
… Daniel's family had recently moved from China to Christchurch. "I couldn't understand what was going on a lot of the time." says Daniel. "When we first came to New Zealand I didn't speak English at all." Daniel is in his …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/music-in-schools-bringing-benefits-that-lastA leap of faith
… winery, when both were debating whether to stay in New Zealand. Marlborough’s booming wine industry meant exciting … he adds. Blenheim isn’t too far from Wellington or Christchurch, but Adam says outdoor equipment and clothing …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-leap-of-faithMigrant education service
… out of four locations – Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch. New Zealand is becoming more culturally diverse, with over one …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/migrant-education-service