Wow, New Zealand sure does have a unique house numbering and address system. At first glance, it looks very normal, but if you dig a little deeper, it just gets more confusing. The issue is that when the first houses were numbered in New Zealand, they were built on large lots and in most areas the numbering system was sequential. …
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 …
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? …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Opening a bank account in New Zealand is more complicated than in the United States where you can do everything online. Choosing a Bank There are currently 26 banks registered in New Zealand. The five largest banks in New Zealand are BNZ Bank, ANZ Bank, Kiwibank, Westpac Bank, and ASB bank. Along with the banks, there are many credit unions. …
It is effortless to transfer money to New Zealand. It is also easy to transfer money from New Zealand. You first need to open a New Zealand bank account. There are many different options that you can use to send money to and from New Zealand. Wire Transfer The traditional way is to send money via wire transfer from …
Moving to New Zealand is a challenge, and an adventure rolled into one “I am moving to New Zealand,” rolls off the tongue very easily, but it takes work actually to emigrate to New Zealand. Visas You cannot move to New Zealand without a visa. Figuring out what visa you are going to apply for will determine how much planning you need …