2006-07-31 11:05:10 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
I will not go there
2006-07-31 11:06:53 · answer #1 · answered by Linda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I grew up in NZ, 4th-6th generation, but currently living in Sweden (my wife is Swedish). I'm very patriotic and love the country, but of course it has good and bad sides:
Good: Beautiful nature, great if you like the outdoors. Sporty. Multicultural. Safe. People are easy-going, friendly, modest and honest. Things are relatively cheap. Small and isolated (which I like)
Bad: Bit conservative relative to Europe, but definately more liberal than most of the US (probably similar to the UK). Small and isolated (which many people don't like).
It is hard to immigrate unfortunately. NZ suffers from a huge brain-drain to Australia, UK and the US, since education levels in NZ are relatively high while incomes are relatively low. To counter this, the government tries to let only well educated, young people immigrate. There is a questionare with about 25 questions, which decides how many points you have, and if you have enough you should qualify.
I reckon you should try an extended holiday there, or try living there a couple of years. I've been in Sweden now 5 years and while I miss home I now love Sweden and the opportunity to learn about another culture. It's hard but very rewarding.
Good luck!
2006-08-03 06:32:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure it is, though I'm not sure I could handle the weather. They have some sort of point system for immigration. You have to have certain skills and so much in the bank, etc.
Good luck.
2006-07-31 11:58:46 · answer #3 · answered by tianjingabi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you are a liberal. By the way, if the immigration laws are stiff, I'm sure you can site the Mexican plight as an excuse to be accepted. What the hell, laws are meant to be broken...right?
2006-07-31 11:11:31 · answer #4 · answered by haterade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's one the best places to be in, but it's hard to immigrate. Their rules are quite stiff, but it's worth the pain.
2006-07-31 11:08:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a fantastic place to emmigrate to. It is beautiful, there is plenty of space, the people are friendly and the economy is booming. Also it is a gateway to Polynesia and Asia.
2006-07-31 11:09:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard it's a wonderful place and the people very friendly (my wife has been there)...and one of the most difficult to emmigrate to. The laws and requirements are very tough.
2006-07-31 11:09:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ihear it is great but the immigration laws are extremely strict and it is hard to get into that place.
2006-07-31 11:08:52 · answer #8 · answered by antiekmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beautiful place to live if you don't need money. Good-paying jobs are hard to come by and taxes take about 55% of your paycheque, unless you're poor. And then, well, you're poor. And what fun is that?
2006-07-31 11:24:17 · answer #9 · answered by Makakio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
presented you have the talents required, and no dependants, and are financially good, maximum of your concepts will settle for you. besides the undeniable fact that, be careful. As international capitalism takes carry international, you will quickly finally end up in exactly the comparable situation that i think you are trying to flee interior the united kingdom.
2016-11-03 09:55:32 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a great place. But the ozone layer is thinnest there, so you may want to stock up on sun screen.
2006-07-31 11:08:17 · answer #11 · answered by A Person 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋