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  • Māori culture

    … Māori culture is an important part of daily life in New Zealand. It … Tikanga (customs and protocol) is a vital part of Māori culture. Understanding Māori tikanga will help you understand … have an understanding of Māori culture. Learn more about Maori culture Visiting a marae The marae (a Māori meeting …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/tips-for-settling-in/maori-culture
  • The Treaty of Waitangi

    … To further help protect and preserve the language and culture, some radio frequencies are reserved for Māori. The … and have a basic understanding of Māori protocol and Māori culture and customs. This will be a requirement for some … particularly those in the government sector. See our Māori culture page. Māori culture Find out more Understanding the …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/history-government/the-treaty-of-waitangi
  • A brief history

    … goods and many other exports to a wide range of countries. Culture New Zealand has become a culturally diverse country. …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/history-government/a-brief-history
  • A cultural education

    … migrants come to New Zealand, all they know about Māori culture is the haka (war dance) that the All Blacks perform … understanding of how Māori people see the world. The Māori culture is very different to life in South Africa, Garth … family ethos and they look out for each other. Western culture is very individualistic, and in South Africa it was …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-cultural-education
  • Moving from Ireland

    … to explore it all. Clean & beautiful Unique indigenous culture New Zealand has a unique culture with strong Māori and Polynesian influences.  Māori … (protocols and customs) runs deeply through New Zealand's culture. One of the most important Māori customs is …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/ireland
  • Moving from Canada

    … we have to offer. Clean & beautiful Unique indigenous culture New Zealand has a unique culture with strong Māori and Polynesian influences.  Māori … (protocols and customs) runs deeply through New Zealand's culture. One of the most important Māori customs is …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/canada
  • Moving to New Zealand from the USA

    … including great scenery. We enjoy much of the same popular culture and share English as our most-used language. People … enjoy annually. Clean & beautiful Unique indigenous culture New Zealand has a unique culture with strong Māori and Polynesian influences.  Māori …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/usa
  • Customs & communication

    … Sometimes the more similar your culture seems to the 'Kiwi' culture, the harder it can be to understand subtle social … with introductory notes that will help you explore our culture. New Zealand in Brief | Te Ara Encyclopedia of New …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/tips-for-settling-in/customs-communication
  • Moving from Germany

    … spaces to enjoy to yourself. Clean & beautiful Unique culture New Zealand has a unique culture with strong Māori and Polynesian influences.  Māori … (protocols and customs) runs deeply through New Zealand's culture. One of the most important Māori customs is …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/germany
  • Arts & culture

    … like Te Matatini National Festival, showcasing Māori culture and talent, and Pasifika - the largest Polynesian … Trailers, Cinemas, Movie Times | Flicks.co.nz … Arts & culture
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/recreation/arts-culture
  • Moving to New Zealand from the UK

    … the whole country. Clean & beautiful Unique indigenous culture New Zealand has a unique culture with strong Māori and Polynesian influences.  Māori … (protocols and customs) runs deeply through New Zealand's culture. One of the most important Māori customs is …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/uk
  • Tips for success

    … volunteering while you are job hunting. The impact Māori culture may have on your day-to-day life depends on where you … an understanding of Māori protocols. Check out our Māori culture page for some links. Our NZ way of working Guide to New Zealand workplaces Māori Culture 2. Understand local qualifications and professional …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/finding-applying-for-jobs/tips-for-success
  • A warm welcome

    … spirit in New Zealand comes from a core principle of Māori culture, Manaakitanga. It means hospitality, kindness, … is also shaped by a unique mix of Māori and European culture. This merging of ideas and customs began with the …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/a-warm-welcome
  • Passports to understanding

    … only foods in the world. Everyone deserves to have their culture treated with respect,” says Nina. The initiative is …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/passports-to-understanding
  • Northland Recreation

    … Looking for general recreation information?   Art and culture Sports The outdoors Events and activities From … Northland Regional Council | Walking & Cycling Art and culture Museums and galleries in the area Northland is rich in Maori history and was the first area to be settled by …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/northland/recreation
  • From Ireland to Auckland - a seamless transition

    … engineer Máire Lenihan, the similar language, climate and culture made for an easy transition after she arrived here in … to contribute to the meal.”  Learning more about Māori culture has fascinated her. She’d visited Māori villages in …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/from-ireland-to-auckland-a-seamless-transition
  • Gisborne

    … 1850s with the arrival of whalers and missionaries. Māori culture is strong here - in fact, around 45% of the …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/gisborne
  • Moving from Malaysia

    … You’ll broaden your horizons in a western-style culture, meet new people from around the world, and see and … English speaking country with western ways and unique Maori/Pacific Island influences. While we have fewer people … in New Zealand We’re a country that welcomes diversity. Maori, European and Asian people, work and mix together …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/malaysia
  • Preschool care and education

    … also be invited to share information about your family and culture with teachers, children and other families. Your …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/education-and-schooling/preschool-care-and-education
  • Bay of Plenty

    … wine, music including an annual jazz festival, arts and culture, and sporting spectacles. They also have thriving … hot springs. Today its sense of being a centre of Māori culture makes an essential part of any tourist itinerary. …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/bay-of-plenty
  • From teenage student to successful resident

    … the challenges she faced, was learning about the working culture in New Zealand and adjusting. She feels that at … encourages cultural and business relationships between the Maori and Chinese communities. In 2013, Monica gained … around Auckland and “trying to expose them to as much Kiwi culture as possible” … From teenage student to successful …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/from-teenage-student-to-successful-resident
  • A Successful Psychology

    … children growing up Kiwi, in a more outdoors and relaxed culture. Summer rituals, such as going camping with friends, … differences than most British people expect: the Māori culture is rich, and also the fact that Kiwis are a hardier …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-successful-psychology
  • Beaches, barbies and a new lifestyle

    … the Internet for information on New Zealand history, Maori culture, what types of cars people drive, the cost of … and genuinely want to help people embrace their culture and integrate quickly and smoothly. It's a massive …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/beaches-barbies-and-a-new-lifestyle
  • Game Developer moves family from USA to Wellington

    … which develops games for computers and mobile phones. “The culture at PikPok is great, it’s very laidback, and everybody … disorienting,” says Jordan. Lucy has been in a kapa haka (Maori culture) group, Gabriel does karate, and both have joined a …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/game-developer-moves-family-from-usa-to-wellington
  • Carribean Vet moves to Hamilton

    … the move, Aurore suggests visiting first to experience the culture. “Don’t think about the things that you’re going to …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/carribean-vet-moves-to-hamilton
  • Destiny calls

    … the language was different, Antonios has found Kiwi culture is very similar to the Greek way of life. Both …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/destiny-calls
  • Quantity surveyor jobs in New Zealand

    … help, they will help you. There is a high regard for life, culture and for each other” – An-Cke Van Vuuren, Read … New Zealanders open their hearts to newcomers. The Maori people have a saying “He aha te mea nui o te ao. …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/job-market-key-industries/construction/quantity-surveyor-jobs-in-new-zealand
  • Software engineer Elise moves to New Zealand

    … the way that New Zealand seems to embrace its indigenous culture, particularly the language.” Elise has already signed …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/software-engineer-elise-moves-to-new-zealand
  • Outward Bound

    … to some unlikely new hobbies. She was curious about Māori culture, and a colleague introduced her to waka ama – where …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/outward-bound
  • Psychiatrist moves from UK to New Zealand

    … are always adjustments to make. Birgit misses Europe’s culture, history and old buildings. Ian finds the lack of …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-moves-from-uk-to-new-zealand-0
  • Yacht Designer moves from Italy to Wellington

    … English. The advantage of studying Māori and Pacific culture was that she saw a part of New Zealand society she …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/yacht-designer-moves-from-italy-to-wellington

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