Has anyone done this or have any tips on it - or any advice from people who live there....
My husband and I are looking to move there is the near future but have just begun our search.
Any advice on websites to go to or things we should be looking for or doing would be greatly appreciated.
2007-03-14 07:53:52 · 9 answers · asked by Missy 3 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
OK, So I came from Tasmania to the UK. It was very lonely at first. I have 2 relatives over here and it was only there influence that kept me here. There are times I have sat in doors for the entire weekend and literally not gone outside the door, because of fear and loneliness
You need to get a in social network as soon as you get there. do you have a hobby where you mix with other people? play sports? or go to a church?
sorry but I cant be any specific help on NZ
2007-03-14 08:02:52 · answer #1 · answered by . 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm now a naturalised NZ citizen. I emigrated here from Britain in 1968 when I was 20. Back then NZ was a staid, rather boring place. Things have completely changed. We're now more ethnically diverse, with migrants from all over the world. Back then, immigration was from Britain, Netherlands and the Pacific islands and almost nowhere else. The only food you could get was NZ and Cantonese. You couldn't even get Pommy delicacies like kippers and pork pies. Now, ethnic eating here is as interesting as in Britain. And, like everywhere else, cheap phone calls, the Internet and satellite TV mean we're not isolated any more. Advice? If you can afford it, buy your own home as soon as possible. Property here is rapidly becoming unaffordable.
2007-03-14 12:44:24 · answer #2 · answered by zee_prime 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not done it but visited last year, I would think that if it is in line with your life attend one of the local churches, most Baptist churches are very lively and you will meet a lot of people. From my encounter with the natives just join in and they will take to you immediately, I have several invitations to visit next time I am in NZ. Just go for it you will find a much better counrty than England ever will be especially in the present political climate and a fantastic country for children.
2007-03-14 08:13:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a fairly long and drawn out process even if you have certain skills or get sponsored by a company. Otherwise, it's very hard.
Once you are out there however, it is quite easy to stay.
I went out there on a working holiday visa, upgraded that to a partner's visa and if I'd stayed longer (I was there for 2 years, then came back to UK) then I could have upgraded it to a residents visa, then to citizenship.
But that was mostly because my husband was sponsered by a company, and they had to prove that they couldn't find anyone in NZ to do his job.
2007-03-16 00:14:34 · answer #4 · answered by Ricecakes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NewZealand has crime! and its growing, with have a third world health system that it would take you a day or two to get an x-ray, our schools are turning to ****, we let criminals out on the street who go and kill 3days later, we have a cultural division within the country black/white and we have a pussyfoot liberal government full of transsexuals and homosexuals, lovey place thou we have bush, oceans, lakes, less pollution, snow volcanoes fishing, hunting, speedways, drifting, drinking hahaha... move here if you can bring some morals and skills.
2007-03-14 19:03:29 · answer #5 · answered by STLKHR 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Why New Zealand? Even the kiwis don't like it there thats why they are here in Australia.
2007-03-22 03:02:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on age group, qualifications and financial independance. It also requires sponsership if all these are not met.
2007-03-14 08:04:12 · answer #7 · answered by BillyB8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New Zealand!!!! wow! the most beautifull country in the world!
2007-03-14 08:06:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
welcome to the 0 crime country of the world..
2007-03-14 08:08:14 · answer #9 · answered by evolution 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋