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  • Moving to New Zealand from Singapore

    … New Zealand is a great place to broaden your experience of the world and a wonderful environment for children to grow up in. Find out … towards their running costs and parents usually need to pay for things like school uniforms, stationery, exam fees …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/singapore
  • A 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-air
  • Where 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-meet
  • Moving from Malaysia

    … You’ll broaden your horizons in a western-style culture, meet new people from around the … New Zealand from Malaysia and what you need to do to get a visa to join us. How New Zealand compares New Zealand is a … towards their running costs and parents usually need to pay for things like school uniforms, stationery, exam fees …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/malaysia
  • From 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-transition
  • Waikato Information & advice

    … for new migrants Immigration New Zealand offers a free information service for all new migrants available …  0508 558 855 (NZ landline only) From overseas or a mobile phone:  +64 9 914 4100 Email:   … quickly, which may be free depending on your ability to pay. They may also be able to represent you in courts or …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/waikato/information-advice
  • Northland Information & advice

    … for new migrants Immigration New Zealand offers a free information service for all new migrants available …  0508 558 855 (NZ fixed landline only) From overseas or a mobile phone: +64 9 914 4100 Email:   … quickly, which may be free depending on your ability to pay. They may also be able to represent you in courts or …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/northland/information-advice
  • New 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-spaces
  • Auckland Information & Advice

    … managed by Auckland Council.  This structure is ensuring a unified approach to services, making it easier to get … local areas still have their own personality – so consider a visit to the local library, shopping and community centres … quickly, which may be free depending on your ability to pay. They may also be able to represent you in courts or …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/auckland/information-advice
  • Canterbury community services

    … your best choice is to check with the local council. A list of all district councils in the area is provided by … at offices in Christchurch, Ashburton and Timaru.  For a personal appointment contact IR first by phone.  Everyone … quickly, which may be free depending on your ability to pay. They may also be able to represent you in courts or …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/canterbury/community-services
  • Finding 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-home
  • Legal system

    … New Zealand the easiest country to start up and operate a business in. We also lead our region (East Asia and … the advice of the Attorney-General, who is a Cabinet Member in the government. The Attorney-General … within the last two years. Employers are not required to pay employees while they are serving on a jury (although many …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/history-government/legal-system
  • Cost of living in New Zealand

    … for basic expenses like housing, food, and healthcare in a specific place. It varies between countries due to … Utilities: Electricity, water, internet. New Zealand is a remote country with a small population. Imported goods from … (ACC), even if you are not a resident. They can help you pay for treatments, cover some of your salary, and give you …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/money-tax/cost-of-living-in-new-zealand
  • Health 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
  • Moving from Canada

    … how New Zealand compares to Canada, and how you can get a visa to experience our lifestyle. How New Zealand compares Migrant stories Lindsey Shaw found the job market a lot less competitive in New Zealand compared to her native … towards their running costs and parents usually need to pay for things like school uniforms, stationery, exam fees …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/canada
  • Moving from Germany

    … how New Zealand compares to Germany, and how you can get a visa to experience our lifestyle. How New Zealand compares … to. What many people from Germany find different is a gentler pace of life. There’s always time to treat people … towards their running costs and parents usually need to pay for things like school uniforms, stationery, exam fees …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/germany

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