Live & Settle
The top 10 things you need to know before moving to New Zealand
We put together a list of things to expect (or not) about life in New Zealand. Sure, things are different. But you knew that, right? Or else you’d stay put! Take it from us: it’s worth it. You can never know too much. Here at Working In New Zealand, we not only...
Kiwi Society
New Zealand is home to about four and a half million people, with a new person arriving about every half hour (by birth or immigration). So, who are we, really? Kiwi Society New Zealand is home to about four and a half million people, with a new person arriving about...
New Zealand Health System
New Zealand has a quality public healthcare system, funded directly by the Government, and available free or at low cost to all permanent residents and some work visa holders. New Zealand Health System New Zealand has a quality public healthcare system, funded...
A few things you should know about New Zealand
When it comes to moving abroad, there are few more-popular countries to emigrate to than New Zealand. We’re a proud melting pot of cultures, which generally makes for progressive, friendly attitudes and a high quality of life. The astonishing vistas across the country...
Cost of Living
Before you move to a new country, it’s good to get an idea of how general costs compare to what you currently spend. We uncover some of the common costs and expenses below to get you started. Before you move to a new country, it’s good to get an idea of how general...
Temporary tax exemption for foreign income
Since 1 April 2006, people arriving to live in New Zealand may qualify for a temporary tax exemption on most types of their foreign income. Find out if you qualify below. Who is eligible for this temporary exemption? This temporary tax exemption is available to people...
New Zealand tax guide
Taxation is a vast and often complex subject. This page aims to provide a general outline on the tax system in New Zealand, relevant to potential or new migrants. Who handles tax in New Zealand? The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) is responsible for handling...
10 things to get used to in New Zealand
It’s easy to get caught up in the bureaucracy of immigration. Visas, employment, and shipping arrangements are each their own world of minutiae. As a result, it’s easy to overlook the obvious things: what is life actually like in your new country? Here are a few...
Top 10 reasons your life will improve if you move to New Zealand
To be fair, it has not been a great start to 2016, with all the nasty terrorism going on in the world, the Republicans choosing Trump as their candidate, and the UK voting to Brexit (well half of Britain). Down at the edge of the Pacific, NZ feels a little bit...
Top 10 tips for moving to New Zealand
We help people get in touch with companies that can help them move their life and family to New Zealand. You can start to arrange your move to New Zealand in 60 seconds. That's all well and good, but if you haven’t already: Check in with a reputable visa...
5 Reasons Why You Should Make the Move to New Zealand
Upping sticks and making the move to New Zealand doesn’t have to be the far-fetched dream it might appear. Sure, the ‘Land of the Long White Cloud’ might well be a long way from home, but that’s no reason for you to give up on your aspirations of living and...
Live, work and play like a Kiwi
New Zealand’s been said to be more like England than England. I think what they mean by that is that we look a bit like England from the outside, but then things look different once you’re in. With an egalitarian outlook, manners take a back seat to practicality....
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