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  • Time for a change

    After a good life travelling the world, Tomoavao Tamanu Wichman has found a new mission – helping Pasifika people in Auckland to grow fresh food, cheaply – just like they do in the islands.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/time-for-a-change

  • Building a good business: The Pacific Stonemason

    He's worked on some of Auckland's finest homes, but Lemeki Tagi is most proud of the job he completed in the South Island port town of Lyttleton.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-good-business-the-pacific-stonemason

  • Moving from South America to Rotorua

    Reuniting in New Zealand gave long-distance sweethearts Gabriel Morales and Carla Garcia the chance to realise their dreams.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/moving-from-south-america-to-rotorua

  • Outward Bound

    Unexpected hobbies and a social, outdoor lifestyle have helped Morgane Le Brun and Etienne Buscarlet feel at home in Rotorua.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/outward-bound

  • Long road to happiness

    Candy Yan first came to New Zealand for four months to study English. She worked hard and fell in love with the sunny, seaside city of Tauranga.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/long-road-to-happiness

  • GP makes the move from India to Tauranga

    Sharath and his wife Sam moved to New Zealand - and found a relaxed, outdoor life that suits them perfectly.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/gp-makes-the-move-from-india-to-tauranga

  • Building a business and a life

    Acceptance and education drew Ying Somumchan from Thailand to New Zealand, but settling here also sparked her entrepreneurial streak.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-business-and-a-life

  • Big city, natural beauty

    The beautiful urban beaches and excellent schooling made the transition from Greece to New Zealand much easier.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/big-city-natural-beauty

  • Family first for Russian couple

    Igor and Saha Anany were thinking of their family's future when they moved to New Zealand, and now they're settled and thriving.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/family-first-for-russian-couple

  • Destiny calls

    Dr Antonios Chasouris was drawn to New Zealand by a lifelong fascination for this country. Since making the move, he's confident he made the right choice.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/destiny-calls

  • Surveying new horizons

    Zavinee and Prashantha decided to come to New Zealand for the educational opportunities for their daughter.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/surveying-new-horizons

  • An international family

    Life was nomadic as a military family, but settling in Palmerston North has brought this English family together.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/an-international-family

  • Family focus

    Jobs and career opportunities were what initially attracted this Italian family to move to Wellington, but the opportunity to focus on family sealed the deal.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/family-focus

  • At home in Dunedin

    When Chrissy was head-hunted for a job as head of nuclear medicine at Dunedin hospital, the Roodts did some quick thinking and decided to move the whole family south.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/at-home-in-dunedin

  • New life an adventure

    Moving from the Netherlands with five children and one on the way was a challenge, but eventually finding a great house helped.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/new-life-an-adventure

  • Beaches, barbies and a new lifestyle

    Research and preparation made for a smooth landing in Auckland for Nick and Helen and their boys.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/beaches-barbies-and-a-new-lifestyle

  • Family life returns for migrant couple

    Bringing the children to Christchurch has been an important part of the process of settling in for this family from the Philippines.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/family-life-returns-for-migrant-couple

  • A marriage of career and lifestyle

    From honeymoon to home- this Italian couple came back to New Zealand to stay.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-marriage-of-career-and-lifestyle

  • From skiing to surfing

    After falling in love with her workmate, Lindsey had no idea she would be changing her lifestyle as well as her country.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/from-skiing-to-surfing

  • Full of smiling faces

    Further education and desire for 'peace and harmony' brought this Sri Lankan family to New Zealand
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/full-of-smiling-faces

  • From teenage student to successful resident

    Putting her New Zealand psychology degree to work helped Monica Mu transition from student visa to residence.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/from-teenage-student-to-successful-resident

  • Just the right lifestyle

    Beaches, space and sport were all part of the mix when Dan and Jackie decided to move their family to New Zealand.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/just-the-right-lifestyle

  • Yacht Designer moves from Italy to Wellington

    A business building high tech racing yachts was the initial attraction for Lapo, and move was an exciting challenge for the whole family.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/yacht-designer-moves-from-italy-to-wellington

  • A creative life

    It was a love of New Zealand and the sea that brought this creative Californian couple back to New Zealand to live permanently.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-creative-life

  • Contact us

    Settling into New Zealand enquiries In person Visit your local Citizens Advice Bureau
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/contact-us

  • A sense of belonging

    Susie Busby says her friends in the United Kingdom still ask her when she is moving back.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-sense-of-belonging

  • Family move from South Africa to Wellington

    At first glance, Wellington did not seem an ideal place for Belinda Naudé.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/family-move-from-south-africa-to-wellington

  • Where city and nature meet

    When Lelde Kukle first went into New Zealand shops, she found the shopkeepers a bit strange.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/where-city-and-nature-meet

  • It's time to explore

     Moving from South Africa has given Jacques and Aldine - and their two little dogs - the change to enjoy simple pleasures, such as a good walk outside. 
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/its-time-to-explore

  • The place they call home

    After trialling life in several different countries, Brazilians Marcel and Nathalie Ferreira have chosen to settle down in Pegasus, just outside of Christchurch. 
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/the-place-they-call-home

  • Systems engineer moves from UK to Christchurch

    Half a world away from their old lives in England, Peter Drake and his family are embracing the relaxed atmosphere and beach life of Canterbury. 
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/systems-engineer-moves-from-uk-to-christchurch

  • A taste of Hawke's Bay

    The rolling hills and plains of Hawke’s Bay are a world away from the busy streets and skyscrapers of her native Singapore, but food lover Ling Li Teo is right at home. 
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-taste-of-hawkes-bay

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