Derek & Krisztina
New Zealander expat in Samoa
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About me
New Zealander
Lives in Manase, Savaii
Registration: 30 April 2011
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New members of the Samoa forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Samoa forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Bob, Rental Housing is expensive in Apia, anything decent will cost you plenty. My advise is to move to the villages either on Upolo or Savaii and rent off the villages, much cheaper and you will get to experience the culture first hand. You would ... Read More
New members of the Samoa forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Samoa forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
unfortunately you need to be sponsored to work in Samoa, that's because they don't want hordes of people taking jobs that Samoan's can do. Its a 12 month permit system renewable after that time as long as you continue to be employed by ... Read More
New members of the Samoa forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Samoa forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi There, we are not new members but have now relocated to Savaii in Samoa from the Cook Islands, Rolling stones gather no moss! As expected the people are kind and generous like all Polynesians, once you get to know them. Should be here for at ... Read More
Raising Expat Children in Port Vila by susan.w
Hi everyone, We are a family of 4 that are considering moving to Port Vila next year. All is up in the air at this point in time, but I am researching as much as I can. We have 2 daughters aged 10 and 13 and I am most concerned about their ...
Hi Susan, We found it lovely living there, safe, friendly and the scenery was fantastic. The schooling is an issue when the children get older, home schooling or boarding is the only option. We are now back in the Cook Islands. now that is a ... Read More
