Moving to New Zealand?
You would fit in. I live in America now but was raised in New Zealand for seventeen years and now only go back about two-three times a year... I don't know what your definition of layed back is but where i was raised (Dunedin) it was very very laid back and it was small enough not to be a big bustling city...you can walk anywhere and the town...you don't even need a car unless you have heaps of shopping to do and are a bit lazy (Like i am) than its a great place to live at... People are nice, different cultures, different scenes...the clubs don't close a 2am, lol...and they are all within walking distance of each other so you don't need it... And people have much more loose view in life...I mean since being in America, i have since learnt that some jokes that i hear about in NZ would be considered crude and rude and racist but truly everyone laughs... P.S....You better LOVE rugby...New Zealand is DEFINITELY rugby oriented... Oh and the apartments are cheaper than here certainly...Nz$...In Dunedin a HOUSE say three to four bedrooms with garage etc etc would be about $250nz on average...you can find cheaper ones too
Moving to New Zealand..HELP!?
First of all you have to realize that it is not easy to move to New Zealand. Like many other countries New Zealand has strict regulations regarding the eligibility of people moving there for work and/or residency. In order to move to New Zealand to work you will have to arrange for employment prior to arriving in New Zealand and have the necessary visas for you and your daughter prior to arrival. I would start by going to the New Zealand Immigration website http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant and reviewing the type of visas available and the requirements for applying for one (health, police check, and employment). It will also direct you to the Skilled Migrant and other categories listings so you can see what areas and specialities are in demand in New Zealand. One advantage for you is that there are numerous areas under the Health (Nursing) field on this list and since you are being trained in the US you should have no problem having your courses and accreditation's (RN is what they seem to want) accepted in New Zealand. One thing though, most if not all nursing jobs require 3 years practical experience in your field in order to qualify under the skilled migrant category. You do have a good idea in travelling to New Zealand to see what it is like. A couple of hints, the cost of living in New Zealand is significantly higher than in the US and many websites suggest that your income should be between 30 to 40% higher than in the US is order for you to obtain the same standard of living. This is true in some cases and not quite accurate in others but is still a good guideline to follow. An airline ticket to New Zealand is around $1,500 depending on time of year and type of ticket. Hotel accommodations while there would be, for a reasonably decent hotel, around $125 to $!50 based on current rates (however that is NZ$ so say $100 to $125 US roughly). I suggest you look at immigration requirements first, then see what you need to do to meet them. If after you graduate and work for 3 years you still want to go you have all of the necessary information you require to accomplish this. New Zealand is a lovely country and I enjoy it immensely.
Do you regret moving to New Zealand?
Not personally, though I know others who have, at least in the short term.I emigrated from the UK in 2006 with my wife and step-son, both of whom struggled at first.My wife missed her family desperately and, while this had been expected, having never lived any great distance away from them before, it hit her harder than she expected it to. In addition, despite being in her 40’s, she’d only worked in one place since finishing university, so that took quite a bit of adjusting to as well.My step-son was 13 and the kiwi lifestyle came as a complete shock to him. He was used to long wet winters and spending nearly all his time indoors, playing on his PlayStation. For a long time he couldn’t fathom his new mates wanting to be outdoors, fishing, mountain biking, kayaking etc. Again, he was homesick until he settled in.All in all, both took about a year to really settle and there were lots of arguments, tears and tantrums to get through.Ultimately though, I think we would all agree that it was the best thing we’ve ever done.Since that time I’ve met a few other expats who have had similar issues. To wildly generalise, men seem to find adjustment far more easy than women and kids. In very broad terms men seem to be more self-reliant and independent (or pig-headed and stubborn), whereas women and kids make much stronger bonds with a wider group of people from whom they gain support.I’ve found the big ‘tests’ come when there’s a family problem back in the old country. Both of my wife’s parents and my father have died since we left but, while it’s long way to get back to them, if you can save enough to cover such emergencies in advance, it’s not too bad. When I received the dreaded middle-of-the-night phone call about my dad, it wasn’t much more than 48 hours until I was with him.I still miss my mum but Skype is great and I speak to and see her more on webcam than my brother does, and he only lives about one kilometre away from her.One thing I always bear in mind is that, if it’s hard for us, how hard was it for those who did it all on a steam ship?
Thinking about moving to New Zealand?
Me and my fiance thinking about saving up and in a few years moving to a different country, we now live in America and are thinking of going to New Zealand (We aren't sure which region yet, we haven't researched very much into it yet) I have a few questions to ask to get a little bit more information about the place. -How long is the average work week here? (the typical american work week is 40 hours a week, 5 days a week) -How is the job outlook? Is the country is debt or poverty? (It is very hard to find a decent job in America, even with a degree, as we are in terrible debt) -Can you choose your own occupation, religion, home, etc? -Can anyone attend the colleges? Are they really expensive and do you have any help from the government with paying for it? -How is the healthcare there? Is it free? -Is it dangerous for Americans to live there? Do gangs target Americans? -What is the average price for a decent one bedroom apartment or small house? (Decent as in not a trailer or in a bad area) -What is the average price for a used or new car? -Do you have subways or buses throughout the cities? -What is the weather like there? Tempurature wise and are there a lot of storms or hurricanes? -Can anyone visit the beach at anytime? -Is there any international number to call for more information? -How mnuch should we save up before moving? -Would it be easy to get an occupation in photography or marine biology? -Do degrees from America transfer to New Zealand? If there is anything else, appropriate, that you would like to add, please do so. And please respond if you have lived or been there before. Thank you very much in advance!
Should i move to new zealand?
Hm.....I live in Nz and to me its pretty chilled back. If you want to experience nightlife and parting 24/7 then i wouldnt suggest Nz. but im not saying that its boring, im just saying its a pretty laid back place. Auckland and Wellington are both cities as you probably know. Wellington being the capital, and they usally have lots of nightlife, clubs and stuff, plus right next to you is the sea. Wellington is known for being really cold sometimes but its pretty kool. I'd say go to Auckland but dont go out alone at night to much. As Auckland can be a bit dodgy at times....but i guess its not safe to go out alone anywhere in the world now. I dont think moving at 18 is a wise choice. If you move at 18 its gonna be hard finding a job that has something to do with psychology so your gonna have to find a minor job, like working at a cafe or something, until you find the job you are interested in. Do Uni in London, kuz then the administrators will be impressed, because the English ( Brisith) education system is alot higher than New Zealands. In a nutshell...New Zealand is an awesome place. Its chilled back, great weather all the time. Ha one of my english mates said " Your Winter is our Summer" so i guess its pretty hot here sometimes. Moving around is good to, since Nz is pretty free and small. The sites are amazing and there are lots of activites you can do. The first thing that comes to mind for me is fishing ( kuz i live in Tauranga...like 100 metres from the sea) jet skiing!! canoing, shooting, nightclubs, beaches, surfing and heaps heaps more. I reccomend you come after you finish uni and even then just vist first. Come here for a little vacation, find out what its like before just shifitng everything to Nz. Well goodluck and if ya need anything else just email me or something. Ta
Should I move to New Zealand?
Yes, No.New Zealand is a nice place but it will never be perfect. We are far away from it all. If you need to go back to the UK expect to spend a day or so in a plane and airports. Yet being far away from it all gives us the space to be far away from the troubles of the world. If you feel like you need to get out of town, then you can fly to Australia, the pacific islands, or simply catch the boat and go to the South Island. Wellington is a decent city, first it is not Auckland, and secondly despite the stereotype of the windy weather it often has very good days. You don't move here for the income. Wages are decent however you will not make a fortune here.
Is moving to New Zealand from the UK worth it for a lesser salary and using all of the savings to fund the visa? It wasn't planned that way but this process dragged on for 9 months, and now the lustre has worn off.
Depends on why you are relocating. We emigrated from SA in 1994. Our motivation was to secure a better future for our children.We have achieved this, but at significant cost to ourselves.Nevertheless we would do it again in a heartbeat.NZ is expensive, local food prices are strongly influenced by export prices. The means dairy products and meat can get pricey.Clothing is relatively inexpensive but the quality is not that great.Public health system is pretty good ( leaves USA way behind not that difficult) but may not be as good as NHS in UK.Education is free and pretty good even though bashing the system is a national pastime.Housing is absolutely absurd. The AVERAGE house price in Auckland is around NZD$1m.We enjoy ourselves and think we made the right decision.