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  • A life of abundance

    If Katy Smith ever gets homesick for her life in England, she knows how to make herself feel better. 
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-life-of-abundance

  • Sunny new horizons

    When Liam Coleman and his wife Aga Lychowska-Coleman moved to New Zealand in 2015 from England, settling in Hawke’s Bay was the last thing on their minds.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/sunny-new-horizons

  • Walking on the wild side

    David Haberkorn already enjoyed hunting and tramping (also known as hiking) before he moved to New Plymouth. But he says the landscape here has a unique atmosphere.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/walking-on-the-wild-side

  • Widening his horizons

    Sometimes, moving to another country does not mean you are unhappy with your life in your home country – it just means there are other opportunities to explore.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/widening-his-horizons

  • Creating a second family

    A large part of feeling at home in another country is building up an adopted ‘family’ around you.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/creating-a-second-family

  • Living life to the full

    Every picture tells a story – and sometimes Joy Yallop’s family jokingly tell her to stop uploading photos to social media of her life in New Zealand.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/living-life-to-the-full

  • Worth the effort

    Although Auckland is still a small city compared to major international cities, its population is growing by more than 800 people each week.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/worth-the-effort

  • The fruits of her labour

     
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/the-fruits-of-her-labour

  • A cultural education

     
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-cultural-education

  • Veterinarian 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 offers the kind of life she loves.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/VeterinarianWorksinNewZealand

  • Catching the perfect wave

    Jens Marr was simply looking on Google Earth for his family’s next holiday destination, when he spotted something that would eventually lead them to build a life in New Zealand’s Far North.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/catching-the-perfect-wave

  • Psychiatrist moves from UK to New Zealand

    Birgit and Ian McConnachie put a lot of thought into the decisions that led them from coastal Spain to Kerikeri. But son Sean had fun in mind when he had his say on the house they bought, explains Birgit.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-moves-from-uk-to-new-zealand-0

  • Hooked on Northland life

    Sometimes, the little things show you how far your family has come. When the Diers family lived in Johannesburg, approximately 500km from the South African coast, they could not take up activities such as kayaking, boating and fishing.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/hooked-on-northland-life

  • Scottish family moves to Whangarei

    Moving from central Scotland to a seaside community near Whangarei gave Graham Stewart and his family the chance to “build our life around what we wanted to achieve as a family”. They also ended up, unlike many migrants, building a new home. 
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/scottish-family-moves-to-whangarei

  • When home is like a holiday

    Rafael Barbieri and Amanda Santos never dreamed weekends could be so relaxing when they moved from Botucatu, Brazil to Wellington.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/when-home-is-like-a-holiday

  • Game Developer moves family from USA to Wellington

    Jordan and Jo Leary wanted their children to become “citizens of the world” – so they left the United States and moved to Wellington for a fresh start
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/game-developer-moves-family-from-usa-to-wellington

  • All about balance

    Having time outside work to do the things you love is a major advantage of Kiwi life – as English-born Steve Purcell and his family have found
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/all-about-balance

  • Eyes on the horizon

    His love of travel and sailing meant Yoann Ladroit had no hesitations about moving from France to New Zealand.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/eyes-on-the-horizon

  • Moved by chance, stayed by choice.

    Auckland life has given Saeid Baroutian and Mojdeh Owlad a balance of family life and career opportunities.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/moved-by-chance-stayed-by-choice

  • A breath of fresh air

    Mobile application developer Hanson Huang has worked hard to give his family a cleaner, less busy life.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-breath-of-fresh-air

  • From Ireland to Auckland - a seamless transition

    In Auckland Máire Lenihan has found a great job and lifestyle - but it's the Kiwi attitude that she really likes.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/from-ireland-to-auckland-a-seamless-transition

  • Discovering Auckland's heritage and heart

    A desire to preserve the past drew American Rebecca Fogel to Auckland – and the chance to live an active urban life has kept her here.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/discovering-aucklands-heritage-and-heart

  • Breaking new ground

    A move to Nelson has opened up unexpected opportunities for Philippines-born Mylene Mera.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/breaking-new-ground

  • New heights of happiness

    After honeymooning in New Zealand, Fendi and Rozanna Jalalludin knew they had to return.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/new-heights-of-happiness

  • In love with the outdoors

    Living in small-town Blenheim has given this English family the chance to throw themselves into an active life.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/in-love-with-the-outdoors

  • A leap of faith

    Good timing and great chemistry prompted wine buffs Raffaela Dragani, from Italy, and Adam Kubrock, from America, to switch from seasonal workers to a more permanent footing.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-leap-of-faith

  • Chartered Engineer moves family from UK to Christchurch

    A lifestyle with more access to nature, and a desire to work on the Christchurch rebuild, inspired the Rickard-Green family's relocation from England to New Zealand.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/chartered-engineer-moves-family-from-uk-to-christchurch

  • Hooked on Christchurch

    He came here expecting to stay for approximately five months – but four-and-a-half years later, Lukas Pohl is still in love with Christchurch’s charms.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/hooked-on-christchurch

  • Taiwanese students stay after qualifying in Christchurch

    Angela Huang was looking forward to the change; Isaac Lee was surprised at how much he enjoyed it. Moving to New Zealand as teenagers gave both of them relief from Taiwan’s high-pressure education system, and widened their horizons.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/taiwanese-students-stay-after-qualifying-in-christchurch

  • Drawn by the distance

    New Zealand looked to be as far away from Switzerland as possible, but there wasn’t a very large cultural gap: the conditions were perfect for French-born Anouk Jansen’s first visit, and she liked it so much she came back to stay.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/drawn-by-the-distance

  • When globetrotters settle down

    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/when-globetrotters-settle-down

  • A Successful Psychology

    For Clinical Psychologist Emma Lonsdale, moving to New Zealand has meant the chance to open a private practice.
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-successful-psychology

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