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… clinic. Some cities have Plunket Family Centres where parents can go for additional individual support and … Fatigue Being tired is a feeling that is common to all new parents and is often the thing that people find hardest about … are a great way to get out of the house and meet other parents who will often have similar questions and concerns …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/parenting-in-new-zealandMigrant education service
… Co-ordinators can help parents and schools work together The answer is one of the … is a lot about the every-day school system that migrant parents need support in understanding, like enrolment schemes … children have learning issues or are talented and gifted, parents need to understand how the school will provide for …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/migrant-education-serviceSchool zoning
… For some parents in New Zealand, school zoning is an important thing … that may not be available nationally. Most New Zealand parents find their local in-zone schools work well for them. … (formerly Charter) Schools A third option for some parents may be available through a small number of schools …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/school-zoningFamilies on the move: helping kids cope with migration
… country just looks a long way away and very lonely. How parents can help As parents, you made the decision about moving. If it is the … of your values behind. There is no easy fix for this. Most parents feel some discomfort about some of the choices their …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/families-on-the-move-helping-kids-cope-with-migrationTaiwanese students stay after qualifying in Christchurch
… education system, and widened their horizons. When Isaac’s parents sent him to Christchurch 16 years ago, at age 16, to … finish her after-school classes until 9pm each night; her parents wanted Angela and her younger sister to start a new … a day, studying, and it’s very stressful.” At first, his parents thought Isaac was joking when he said he wanted to …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/taiwanese-students-stay-after-qualifying-in-christchurchGP makes the move from India to Tauranga
… food to share] at home,” she explains. Being away from her parents was difficult, too. “But now our parents have come here and stayed with us for a few months, … so Sharath does think about who will take care of his parents when they get old. “But they just want us to be …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/gp-makes-the-move-from-india-to-taurangaPassports to understanding
… children. Tins of paint. Glasses of water. Apprehensive parents. At the table run by British migrant Heather Knox of … speaks English with his classmates and Mandarin with his parents, is part of that nine per cent. Originally from Hong …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/passports-to-understandingMoving from Tuvalu to working in Aged Care in Oamaru
… link between the local schools and Tuvaluan families. Parents will often come to her if they have a particular … need something explained. She will even go with parents to teacher interviews if they wish. “When people are …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/moving-from-tuvalu-to-working-in-aged-care-in-oamaruMusic in schools - bringing benefits that last
… when she was at school herself. "When I was five my parents gave me a Ukelele for Christmas. I still remember … Young Composers Awards. Today he is helping his parents run their motel business in Rotorua, and studying …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/music-in-schools-bringing-benefits-that-lastPsychiatrist moves from UK to New Zealand
… pay others to raise the children,” says Rachel. Rachel’s parents recently spent five weeks in New Zealand, and are planning to come back for two months next year. “My parents absolutely loved New Zealand,” says Rachel. “Mum …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-moves-from-uk-to-new-zealandTaranaki Multi Ethnic Extravaganza
… moving to New Plymouth was one of the best decisions her parents ever made. “I feel very fortunate to call New …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/taranaki-multi-ethnic-extravaganzaActively bridging the sporting divide
… piano. Then there is the risk of injury. While many Kiwi parents accept that bumps and bruises are part of growing up, …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/actively-bridging-the-sporting-divideMoving and the effect on your relationship
… for the children to have as much contact with both parents as possible. Phone calls, emails, letters and visits … to keep the relationship alive, so the children know both parents love them. Family Dispute Resolution Service | FDRC … …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/moving-and-the-effect-on-your-relationshipBeaches, barbies and a new lifestyle
… and he had childhood memories of home movies showing his parents whale watching, and visiting a marae in New Zealand. …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/beaches-barbies-and-a-new-lifestyleThe fruits of her labour
… stress and competition at high school. She convinced her parents to let her finish her schooling in Singapore. A few …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/the-fruits-of-her-labourNew life an adventure
… really keen.” Their enthusiasm continued even after their parents told them that it would mean leaving behind friends …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/new-life-an-adventureVeterinarian moves from USA to New Zealand
… Janelle. This possibility did not enter her mind when her parents came back from a holiday in New Zealand and told her …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/VeterinarianWorksinNewZealandSkilled and helping others to upskill
… – many times for what they said was fa’alavelave. I saw parents use their children once they turned 18 to take out …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/skilled-and-helping-others-to-upskillBuilding a good business: The Pacific Stonemason
… better life and we all ended up living there including my parents.” But while the rest of the family eventually moved …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-good-business-the-pacific-stonemasonA cultural education
… playing together while you’re having a chat with other parents on the sidelines,” he says. He works for Horowhenua …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-cultural-educationLong road to happiness
… of good friends. “After a year here, when I went to the parents’ interview, her teacher said she often forgot …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/long-road-to-happinessMechanical engineer loving New Zealand's outdoor lifestyle
… tie to New Zealand: his toddler daughter, Elodie. Like her parents, Elodie is mad about the sea. Chris and Emma have …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/mechanical-engineer-loving-new-zealands-outdoor-lifestyleBig city, natural beauty
… to her about my concerns.” Theo adds that having both parents starting new jobs at similar times can be more …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/big-city-natural-beautySoftware engineer moves from the UK to New Zealand
… technology makes it easy to stay in contact and his parents and sister have already been to visit. “They found it …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/software-engineer-moves-from-the-uk-to-new-zealandA sense of belonging
… well for school, she says. “They were supported. The other parents knew them as individuals and what they liked and what …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-sense-of-belongingPsychiatrist moves from UK to New Zealand
… in Tauranga Bay, which was just fantastic. We met other parents and got quite quickly into society,” Birgit says. Ian …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-moves-from-uk-to-new-zealand-0Creating a second family
… travels for work, and is often lucky enough to see her parents during a trip. Southern Auckland has several riding …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/creating-a-second-familyNew Horizons, Open Spaces
… to a good quality school and here it’s free, although parents are asked for a small contribution. They’ve …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/new-horizons-open-spacesFrom teenage student to successful resident
… communities. In 2013, Monica gained residency for her parents who have now moved to New Zealand. She is enjoying …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/from-teenage-student-to-successful-residentAn extraordinary outdoor life
… to wonder whether they want to be so far away from their parents once they have children. Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/an-extraordinary-outdoor-lifeFamily first for Russian couple
… was a completely new experience for us. We didn't have our parents or friends here, and that was our first year in New …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/family-first-for-russian-coupleStaying safe around water
… speaks fluent Cantonese and passable Mandarin. “Though my parents wouldn’t say that,” he jokes. Alan works with local …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/staying-safe-around-water