There are pros and cons to moving anywhere. Here are nine pros and nine cons of New Zealand. Pro: Work-Life Balance New Zealand has an excellent work-life balance compared to the US. Almost all employees get four weeks of annual leave. A lot more businesses are closed holidays than in the US, and the government requires 1.5X pay for working …
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New Zealand has complicated rules about where you can and cannot fly drones. You need to follow the laws of the Civil Aviation Authority and those of the local government which vary by region. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Rules These rules apply if you are flying within 4km of an airfield. If you are flying near an airport in controlled …
You cannot drive long in New Zealand until you come across a building that is labeled an i-Site. What is an i-Site? An i-Site is a licensed tourist information center. They range from small centers to substantial buildings with large gift shops. Their website states that iSites “help to ensure international and domestic visitors are doing and spending more while …
New Zealand immigration has a helpful call center if you have issues with your visa application. I have found that the agents try to solve your problems and they do present solutions. Our guide to applying for a New Zealand visa goes over the general steps for applying for a New Zealand visa. What Can the Call Center Agents Do? …
What is GST? GST is a general Goods, and Service Tax (GST) levied on most goods and services in the country. GST accounts for over 18% of New Zealand’s tax revenue, and the introduction of GST coincided with a reduction in income taxes. The tax initially was a 10% rate but has been increased twice to the 15% that it …
Many companies offer car rental relocation deals in New Zealand for $1 per day or less. Most car rental relocation deals are for 48 hours or 3 days (any part of a day counts as a full day). There are third party sites like Imoova and Transfercar that conglomerate listings, but they often charge administration fees. It is usually best …
A checklist? Yes, a moving to New Zealand checklist might seem like something that is not needed, but our Moving to New Zealand Checklist goes over several things that you should think about before your moving day. Insurance– New Zealand’s Universal Healthcare covers not all people that move to New Zealand. If your working visa is for less than two …
New Zealand GST GST is New Zealand’s Global Service Tax that is levied on most goods and services in New Zealand. The GST rate is a flat 15%, it is not a variable rate tax. GST accounts for over 18% of New Zealand’s tax revenue. Almost all merchants include GST in the advertised price. New Zealand GST Tourist Refund Tourists …
Campervan relocation deals are a great way to rent a campervan for cheap in New Zealand. Typically you drive the vehicles between the north and south island and have four to five days to complete the trip. Some companies allow you to pay for additional days. Many campervan relocation deals for New Zealand start at $1 to $5 per day …
This is a list of things that are great about New Zealand and why it is a wonderful place to live. 1. Gratuity and GST Included It is really nice to go somewhere and the price that is on the item is the actual price that you pay. Growing up in the states, I am accustomed to paying additional tax …