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3/17/2001 19:14 EST
" My wife and I are seriously considering a move to New Zealand sometime during 2002. Currently can''t decide between North land and Nelson. Anyway, residence applications are in process and look promising; we''ve found plenty of information on cost of living, housing, education (we have an 11 year old son) and that sort of thing. Our biggest question now is how new arrivals are perceived. We''re both in our early forties, thoughtful and reasonably reserved by nature and so hope not to fit into the loud American stereotype. On the other hand, while we are certainly not wealthy, we will arrive with enough saving to purchase a home and support ourselves in a sort of semi-retirement or hobby income life style. I guess we want to avoid looking like dumb rich Americans out on a lark. We really want to fit into, join and contribute to the local community. Does anyone have any thoughts on how to accomplish this in New Zealand? Attitudes towards immigrants in general? Would we be bet Would we be better off moving to one of the larger cities where we could blend in a little better? Any comments are appreciated. Thanks ... Jim and Trish "
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3/17/2001 19:15 EST
" I am trying to make a decision about whether to move to New Zealand with my Kiwi boyfriend. I visited the North Island last February and really enjoyed it. I hesitate because I have been told that once we''re making NZ dollars, it won''t be practical to return for yearly visits to the U.S. I have an elderly mother and worry about not getting back more often. How have you dealt with it? I know with modern technology there is e-mail, video cameras and video conferencing but I don''t know if that is enough. I am working on an MBA so who knows, maybe I could try to work for Air New Zealand or another company that would allow me to travel. I am also a city girl and chances are we would live in the very small rural town my boyfriend is from--it is an hour from Wellington so I suppose I could get my city fix there. I guess I would just like to hear from people who have been in a similar situation and how you have dealt with it. Also, if anyone can recommend books on the subject, I would appreciate it. "
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3/26/2001 23:15 EST
" I''m in the process of immigrating to NZ myself(I''m from Canada. The first thing you should do is get the facts. Immigrating to NZ is NOT easy. I''d appreciate hearing from anyone who has immigrated to NZ from Canada under the ""de facto"" category. "
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4/27/2001 05:22 EST
" Hi I thought I''d add my views on this topic, I hope they''re of use to you! I''m a 19 year old NZer and I''ve lived most of my life in Auckland.I''ve travelled a bit to Europe and the States and I reckon (with a bit of bias no doubt) that Nz is a great place to live, especially with children. I would reccommend life in an NZ city as the provinces can tend towards being fairly narrow minded and parochial (very general statement I know). The cities (I only really can speak with any authority on Auckland) are fairly safe, offer a good lifestyle (lots of beaches, parks within the cities, pretty clean, good public schools in most central areas and a good variety of restaurants etc esp. in Wellington.) Aucklanders are not so friendly to tourists but I think would make a genuine effort to people who were really trying to make a life here, and Kiwis are generally quite interested in people from overseas. Um, about the living an hour out of Wellington - depends how well you get on with your boyfriend! As a typical Aucklander (and city girl) I''m probably a bit biased about the rural areas, but Wellington''s a wicked city (although quite small), with lots of cool bars etc, q. friendly. Hope some of this was of use to you. "
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5/28/2001 11:42 EST
" We are also considering a move to New Zealand in 2002. We''ve lived as expats before in Singapore and found wealth of info for Singapore related to expat relocation including cost of living, housing suggestions, tax issues, etc. What have you found to be the best resource for this type information? Thanks, Tom "
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6/11/2001 10:50 EST
" Heya! I too am considering moving to NZ with my Kiwi Girlfriend, and would love some help finding out what resources are available to the prospective visitor/resident. I am also hopeing that I am going to be making a ""Family meeting"" trip in the next couple of months and need some advice about what to expect. Feel free to email me if you like-P! "
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7/9/2001 15:09 EST
" Hi I am an American living in NZ for 1 1/2 years. I think you would do fine moving here in the situation you have described. The areas you are considering are small and you would certainly have to be ready for that as would your son. The obvious advantages are the amount of outdoor activities and nature you can appreciate. I have also lived in Australia and you will always have some degree of bias from some people anywhere you go. Largely, I have been treated VERY well here, and it''s just like anything, once people get to know you, it doesn''t matter where you are from. I miss the US a lot - NZ dollar is terrible. Read the NZ Herald on line if you want to get an idea of the news items day to day. Good luck and feel free to e-mail me. "
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7/9/2001 15:14 EST
" Don''t know if you are still thinking of moving to NZ but if so I''m in a similar situation w/ an elderly parent. I have lived here and Australia for over 3 years. It has been hard-while I''ve been here I''ve had to move my mom into an assisted living facility and her condition has deteriorated. I go home every six months. You have to have a view on it I think that you can live w/ it, otherwise the guilt will make you miserable. Good luck and feel free to e-mail me. "
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