PureVPN is a VPN that has mixed reviews on the internet. My review is based on my experiences using PureVPN in New Zealand. Since New Zealand is basically at the end of the world internet wise, performance on VPNs can be very different than a review done in the states. Free Trial PureVPN does not offer a free trial. They …
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NordVPN is one of the most heavily advertised VPN networks on the internet. Many websites give it exceptionally good reviews, and some even call it the best. My review is based on my experience using NordVPN in New Zealand. Since New Zealand is basically at the end of the world internet wise, performance on VPNs can be very different than …
This is a guide and comparison of cell phone options in New Zealand. Three companies in New Zealand have phone infrastructure: Spark, 2degrees, and Vodafone. Coverage All of the three companies with cell phone towers claims to have 97.5-99% coverage of the population or of where Kiwi’s work and play. What that means is that they all have coverage in …
Shipping your household belongings to New Zealand can feel like a daunting task. There are three main ways to bring your effects to New Zealand, bringing them on the plane, shipping them via ocean freight, and shipping them with a common courier like DHL. On the Plane Bringing your belongings with you on the plane is often the cheapest option …
Finding a rental house in New Zealand can seem like a big task. One debate my wife and I had before we left was if it was better to rent a place unseen or wait until we got to New Zealand. We decided to wait and were very happy with that decision. Since most rentals only require a 21-day notice …
When you are new in New Zealand, you will inevitably need to buy many small items from coat hangers to paper towel holders that you did bring with you. New Zealand has excellent thrift stores which are called opportunity shops or op shops. My town, New Plymouth, has eight op shops and most of them are a little different. Our …
There are multiple types of insurance you might need in New Zealand. The three main types of insurance are medical insurance, auto insurance, and contents insurance. Medical Insurance Everyone in New Zealand is eligible for medical insurance for injuries related to accidents under the ACC program. Not everyone in New Zealand falls under New Zealand’s national health plan for general …
Here are the 15 best apps for living in New Zealand. Some of the apps are only available through the New Zealand App Store. You need a debit or credit card issued in the country of the app store that you want to use. You can switch back and forth between your home country’s app store and New Zealand’s, but you …
Universal Healthcare New Zealand has a universal healthcare system, but just because you are moving to New Zealand does not mean New Zealand’s universal healthcare covers you. You are covered if you meet one of the following. -hold a New Zealand residence class visa -have a work visa that allows you to work in New Zealand for at least two …
What is the best VPN in New Zealand? That is a hard question to answer, and everyone has a different on what the best VPN for New Zealand. Our reviews are done in New Zealand using the VPNs that we test. We pay for the VPNs and do not accept free trials. Our rankings change based on testing new VPNs …