

plent2d
English expat in New Zealand
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English
Lives in Auckland
Registration: 18 June 2012
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info for new member by claudia301
Hi i am from South africa and would like to know from fellow south africans who are staying in new zealand how the whole process works. Me and my husband and 4 kids want to move to new zealand and find work. I am trying to get a job that side as i ...

I had a telephone interview for a medical job from the UK. The agency usually charges the employer as these type of jobs are for those where there is a shortage of specialised staff in the country. Read More


info for new member by claudia301
Hi i am from South africa and would like to know from fellow south africans who are staying in new zealand how the whole process works. Me and my husband and 4 kids want to move to new zealand and find work. I am trying to get a job that side as i ...

Here's something https://www.facebook.com/SouthAfricansNewZealand/ Read More


Keeping fit in New Zealand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Keeping fit during your time in New Zealand is of utmost importance. How about sharing with us and your fellow expats how you keep healthy in your host country? What are your daily health hacks in New Zealand? Do you ...

Gee there is so much outdoor sport going on here all year round and a big percentage of the population take part as do i. NZ has been gradually increasing its network of cycle ways so that is a very popular pastime. There are also many parks and ... Read More


Dealing with loneliness in New Zealand by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to New ...

I found the best way was to join a social exercise group such as football, boxfit, Netball rugby etc. Meet lots of people, socialise and get fit at the same time. Read More


The best apps for expats in New Zealand by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in New Zealand. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move ...

Oh forgot...MapMyrun and Wildthings if you like running. BBC Sport if you like to keep abreast of most sports especially EPL. Read More


The best apps for expats in New Zealand by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in New Zealand. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move ...

Whilst here Trademe, AT Metro in Auckland, Google maps Read More


New Zealand's most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in New Zealand? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...

http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/money/2017/03/new-zealand-housing-most-unaffordable-in-the-world-the-economist.html Read More


Wonder about ethics in Auckland by Joesak
Hey guys! I'm Joe from Bangkok, Thailand. I am moving to Auckland probably next year in the late February for educational purpose, as I have been offered to study master at the faculty of Arts, University of Auckland. I have acknowledged that ...

'Some' people on here talk total rubbish. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Auckland Read More


What do you like the most in New Zealand? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in New Zealand? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in New Zealand and the reason why you ...

Pleasant climate in the North Island, fantastic scenery and, outside of Auckland, relatively empty population wise. Read More


New to Auckland from London, would like to meet new people! by jojoadventures2015
Hi! I've just moved from London to Auckland. Would be great to get in touch with people already living here and make some new friends :)

Hi Tom here moved here after 3 years in London, been here going on 15 years now. Auckland is spread out over a large area. Whereabouts are you living? Read More


Cost of living in New Zealand – 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in New Zealand in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of New Zealand you are living in. How much does it cost to live in New Zealand? > ...

Central Auckland Phone and Internet together (just gone up $78 pcm) Sky TV (with sports to watch football) $90 pcm Mobile $20 pcm (unlimited text, 500 mbs data and carryover mins) $30-50 petrol per week Read More


Pensions in New Zealand by Uncle Baldrick
Hey Kiwi's Here's a real situation that I'm hoping someone can shed a little light on about pensions. I'm a Kiwi and my wife is Russian. We both hold NZ passports and are NZ citizens. My wife lived in NZ from 1997 until 2005 before ...

http://www.workandincome.govt.nz/individuals/65-years-or-older/superannuation/superanuation-overview.html Read More


cost of living by redham44
hey! anyone please tell me How much does it cost to live in newzealand? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...) > food prices(per month, how much does it cost you?) > health prices (for those who ...

http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/city_result.jsp?country=New+Zealand&city=Auckland Read More


Student wages by alonelyprince
hi how r u? i want to know student wages in auckland

Try looking at Student Job Search website sjs.co.nz/ Read More


Canada -> New Zealand by Nonchalantmoi
Hi, I would like to move to NZ in 2015. I've yet to convince my husband. :/ I know he agrees with me about leaving Quebec. Perhaps going to Ontario... maybe even British Columbia... but New Zealand? He thinks that is simply too far from ...

I am from the UK and have lived here 11 years. Besides property being out of most ordinary peoples price range NZ is a great place. Most Westerners love it here .. not too hot and not too cold (even in winter here in the Nth island). I actually work ... Read More