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New Zealand’s Property Market

New Zealand has a vast array of housing options, from compact studios in the cities, to rural farms in its…

29

Sep, 2022

New Zealand to open its borders to 300 qualified teachers from September

New Zealand’s Education Minister, Chris Hipkins, has announced a new class border exemption which will allow 300 qualified teachers from…

04

Sep, 2022

Setting up a Business in New Zealand

According to the 2020 World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Ranking, New Zealand is the easiest country in the world…

29

Jul, 2022

New Zealand – Random Funny Stories

Sheep Stop Criminals - Police tried to pull over a car when they caught it speeding and realised it had no…

29

Jul, 2022

Preparing answers to possible questions asked at an interview.

If you go into an interview knowing that you’ve covered most of the questions that can possibly be asked, you’re…

01

Jun, 2022

Interesting Statistics and Facts

Voted best country in the world (Telegraph Travel readers)Voted 3rd most scenic country in the world (Rough Guide readers)Area covered…

06

May, 2022

Buying Furniture and Electrical Goods in New Zealand

New Zealand has very tough rules on what can and can’t be brought into the country. These rules are to…

19

Apr, 2022

Cindy, Ruan and Ruvan – Their First 18 Months in New Zealand

We are now enjoying our second winter in New Zealand. Even though we lived in Pretoria, where winters are cold,…

05

Mar, 2022

Living and Working in New Zealand

If you are interested in emigrating, you will be surprised by these facts: Voted Best Country in the World Voted…

16

Nov, 2021

Cindy, Ruan & Ruvan – The Journey So Far

Cindy and I first thought about emigrating a couple of years ago, but it was only in May/June of this…

12

Nov, 2021

New Zealand’s Lifestyle – Part 2

If the range of activities described in New Zealand Lifestyle Part 1 have left you feeling exhausting, here are other…

04

Oct, 2021

New Zealand’s Lifestyle – Part 1

Today’s world moves at a fast pace. Hard work, success and long working hours seem to be the order of…

03

Sep, 2021

New Zealand’s Excellent Handling of COVID-19

New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Arden, today announced that the government would make a decision on 8 th June regarding…

03

Jun, 2021

Buying a Car in New Zealand

If you have decided to buy a new car to celebrate your arrival in New Zealand, there are 38 different…

29

May, 2021

Tax and Business Owners in New Zealand

Everyone who receives an income in New Zealand has to pay tax. This includes the self-employed, businesses and contractors. Every…

21

May, 2021

New Zealand’s Education System

New Zealand is rightfully proud of its education system. In the latest World Economic Forum’s Global Competitive Report, New Zealand’s…

23

Feb, 2021

New Zealand – The Truth

We asked one of our clients a motor mechanic and his wife a teacher’s assistant to tell us about their…

24

Jan, 2021

Good day from New Zealand

A lot of people have asked me where I live and what is the New Zealand lifestyle like. I live…

25

Nov, 2020

True Story – South African – Emigrated to New Zealand

After 13 years as an Independent Financial Adviser in Durban, South Africa, my family and I took on the huge…

17

Nov, 2020

Michelle and JJ Calitz – Our Life in New Zealand

In essence, we decided to leave South Africa because we saw no future for our kids. We made the final…

17

Jul, 2020

Renting a Property in New Zealand

Whether you intend to buy or rent, it makes sense to rent a property when you first arrive in New…

04

Jun, 2020

New Zealand – Farming Interesting Facts

Farming, Agriculture, Horticulture, Aquaculture and ForestryNo one can dispute the fact that New Zealand is a beautiful country full of…

24

Mar, 2020

Banking and Finance Services in New Zealand

New Zealand financial system is dominated by banks. There are 26 banks registered with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand,…

24

Mar, 2020

Preparation Before Leaving for New Zealand

Careful planning can save a lot of headaches, making this new part of your life an adventure rather than a…

26

Feb, 2020

New Zealand Employment

New Zealand, like Australia, managed to keep her head above water during the global recession. As such, there are jobs…

20

Feb, 2020

Kerri and Kyle – 2 Years Later

It’s over two years since we arrived in New Zealand with our 3 year old son and 13 year old…

24

Jan, 2020

New Zealand Job Market Bounces Back

It’s been a difficult 18 months, with trials and tribulations experienced by everyone around the globe due to COVID-19 but,…

01

Dec, 2019

Facts about South Africans Living in New Zealand

The New Zealand 2018 census shows that there were 71,382 South Africans living in New Zealand as of 6th March…

26

Nov, 2019

Gayle and Eugene – Settled and Happy in Auckland

Gayle and I often talked about emigrating to New Zealand, but we thought we were too old. On the 5th…

03

Nov, 2019

Buying a Property in New Zealand

There are many different styles of property in New Zealand but some of the descriptions may be unfamiliar to you,…

29

Oct, 2019

Life in Schools and Universities in New Zealand

New Zealand residents and citizens enjoy one of the best education systems in the world, and it’s free. The vast…

05

Oct, 2019

Kerri and Kyle – Our Journey To New Zealand

Kyle and I had vaguely thought about emigrating to NZ for a while. Then my Dad emigrated with IML’s help…

28

Sep, 2019

New Zealand Government Structure

New Zealand’s democratically elected parliament is called the House of Representatives, which is led by the Prime Minister and his/her…

13

Jun, 2019

Vacationing in New Zealand

Living in New Zealand gives you the opportunity to thoroughly explore this amazing country. It doesn’t matter what time of…

14

Mar, 2019

New Zealand Economy

New Zealand gained its independence from Britain way back in 1907. In the many decades following independence the country’s economy…

06

Jan, 2019

Shezelle and Dewald – Our Experience of New Zealand from March 2020 to April 2021

I’m sitting in my quarantine hotel in Auckland with my two kiddies reflecting on my journey to New Zealand. COVID,…

06

Dec, 2018

New Zealand’s HealthCare System

A study published in 2019 found that New Zealand has the 16th best healthcare system in world, putting it above…

04

Dec, 2018

Tax and Business Owners in New Zealand

Everyone who receives an income in New Zealand has to pay tax. This includes the self-employed, businesses and contractors. Every…

21

May, 2021

Banking and Finance Services in New Zealand

New Zealand financial system is dominated by banks. There are 26 banks registered with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand,…

24

Mar, 2020

Setting up a Business in New Zealand

According to the 2020 World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Ranking, New Zealand is the easiest country in the world…

29

Jul, 2022

Tax and Business Owners in New Zealand

Everyone who receives an income in New Zealand has to pay tax. This includes the self-employed, businesses and contractors. Every…

21

May, 2021

Banking and Finance Services in New Zealand

New Zealand financial system is dominated by banks. There are 26 banks registered with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand,…

24

Mar, 2020

New Zealand Economy

New Zealand gained its independence from Britain way back in 1907. In the many decades following independence the country’s economy…

06

Jan, 2019

Cindy, Ruan and Ruvan – Their First 18 Months in New Zealand

We are now enjoying our second winter in New Zealand. Even though we lived in Pretoria, where winters are cold,…

05

Mar, 2022

Cindy, Ruan & Ruvan – The Journey So Far

Cindy and I first thought about emigrating a couple of years ago, but it was only in May/June of this…

12

Nov, 2021

True Story – South African – Emigrated to New Zealand

After 13 years as an Independent Financial Adviser in Durban, South Africa, my family and I took on the huge…

17

Nov, 2020

Michelle and JJ Calitz – Our Life in New Zealand

In essence, we decided to leave South Africa because we saw no future for our kids. We made the final…

17

Jul, 2020

Kerri and Kyle – 2 Years Later

It’s over two years since we arrived in New Zealand with our 3 year old son and 13 year old…

24

Jan, 2020

Gayle and Eugene – Settled and Happy in Auckland

Gayle and I often talked about emigrating to New Zealand, but we thought we were too old. On the 5th…

03

Nov, 2019

Kerri and Kyle – Our Journey To New Zealand

Kyle and I had vaguely thought about emigrating to NZ for a while. Then my Dad emigrated with IML’s help…

28

Sep, 2019

Shezelle and Dewald – Our Experience of New Zealand from March 2020 to April 2021

I’m sitting in my quarantine hotel in Auckland with my two kiddies reflecting on my journey to New Zealand. COVID,…

06

Dec, 2018

New Zealand to open its borders to 300 qualified teachers from September

New Zealand’s Education Minister, Chris Hipkins, has announced a new class border exemption which will allow 300 qualified teachers from…

04

Sep, 2022

Preparing answers to possible questions asked at an interview.

If you go into an interview knowing that you’ve covered most of the questions that can possibly be asked, you’re…

01

Jun, 2022

New Zealand’s Education System

New Zealand is rightfully proud of its education system. In the latest World Economic Forum’s Global Competitive Report, New Zealand’s…

23

Feb, 2021

New Zealand – Farming Interesting Facts

Farming, Agriculture, Horticulture, Aquaculture and ForestryNo one can dispute the fact that New Zealand is a beautiful country full of…

24

Mar, 2020

Life in Schools and Universities in New Zealand

New Zealand residents and citizens enjoy one of the best education systems in the world, and it’s free. The vast…

05

Oct, 2019

Preparing answers to possible questions asked at an interview.

If you go into an interview knowing that you’ve covered most of the questions that can possibly be asked, you’re…

01

Jun, 2022

Living and Working in New Zealand

If you are interested in emigrating, you will be surprised by these facts: Voted Best Country in the World Voted…

16

Nov, 2021

Tax and Business Owners in New Zealand

Everyone who receives an income in New Zealand has to pay tax. This includes the self-employed, businesses and contractors. Every…

21

May, 2021

New Zealand Employment

New Zealand, like Australia, managed to keep her head above water during the global recession. As such, there are jobs…

20

Feb, 2020

New Zealand Job Market Bounces Back

It’s been a difficult 18 months, with trials and tribulations experienced by everyone around the globe due to COVID-19 but,…

01

Dec, 2019

New Zealand Economy

New Zealand gained its independence from Britain way back in 1907. In the many decades following independence the country’s economy…

06

Jan, 2019

New Zealand’s Excellent Handling of COVID-19

New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Arden, today announced that the government would make a decision on 8 th June regarding…

03

Jun, 2021

Banking and Finance Services in New Zealand

New Zealand financial system is dominated by banks. There are 26 banks registered with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand,…

24

Mar, 2020

New Zealand Job Market Bounces Back

It’s been a difficult 18 months, with trials and tribulations experienced by everyone around the globe due to COVID-19 but,…

01

Dec, 2019

New Zealand Government Structure

New Zealand’s democratically elected parliament is called the House of Representatives, which is led by the Prime Minister and his/her…

13

Jun, 2019

New Zealand Economy

New Zealand gained its independence from Britain way back in 1907. In the many decades following independence the country’s economy…

06

Jan, 2019

New Zealand’s HealthCare System

A study published in 2019 found that New Zealand has the 16th best healthcare system in world, putting it above…

04

Dec, 2018

New Zealand – Random Funny Stories

Sheep Stop Criminals - Police tried to pull over a car when they caught it speeding and realised it had no…

29

Jul, 2022

New Zealand’s Excellent Handling of COVID-19

New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Arden, today announced that the government would make a decision on 8 th June regarding…

03

Jun, 2021

New Zealand’s HealthCare System

A study published in 2019 found that New Zealand has the 16th best healthcare system in world, putting it above…

04

Dec, 2018

New Zealand – Random Funny Stories

Sheep Stop Criminals - Police tried to pull over a car when they caught it speeding and realised it had no…

29

Jul, 2022

Preparing answers to possible questions asked at an interview.

If you go into an interview knowing that you’ve covered most of the questions that can possibly be asked, you’re…

01

Jun, 2022

Buying Furniture and Electrical Goods in New Zealand

New Zealand has very tough rules on what can and can’t be brought into the country. These rules are to…

19

Apr, 2022

Cindy, Ruan and Ruvan – Their First 18 Months in New Zealand

We are now enjoying our second winter in New Zealand. Even though we lived in Pretoria, where winters are cold,…

05

Mar, 2022

Living and Working in New Zealand

If you are interested in emigrating, you will be surprised by these facts: Voted Best Country in the World Voted…

16

Nov, 2021

Cindy, Ruan & Ruvan – The Journey So Far

Cindy and I first thought about emigrating a couple of years ago, but it was only in May/June of this…

12

Nov, 2021

New Zealand’s Lifestyle – Part 2

If the range of activities described in New Zealand Lifestyle Part 1 have left you feeling exhausting, here are other…

04

Oct, 2021

New Zealand’s Lifestyle – Part 1

Today’s world moves at a fast pace. Hard work, success and long working hours seem to be the order of…

03

Sep, 2021

Buying a Car in New Zealand

If you have decided to buy a new car to celebrate your arrival in New Zealand, there are 38 different…

29

May, 2021

Tax and Business Owners in New Zealand

Everyone who receives an income in New Zealand has to pay tax. This includes the self-employed, businesses and contractors. Every…

21

May, 2021

New Zealand – The Truth

We asked one of our clients a motor mechanic and his wife a teacher’s assistant to tell us about their…

24

Jan, 2021

Good day from New Zealand

A lot of people have asked me where I live and what is the New Zealand lifestyle like. I live…

25

Nov, 2020

New Zealand – Farming Interesting Facts

Farming, Agriculture, Horticulture, Aquaculture and ForestryNo one can dispute the fact that New Zealand is a beautiful country full of…

24

Mar, 2020

Preparation Before Leaving for New Zealand

Careful planning can save a lot of headaches, making this new part of your life an adventure rather than a…

26

Feb, 2020

New Zealand Job Market Bounces Back

It’s been a difficult 18 months, with trials and tribulations experienced by everyone around the globe due to COVID-19 but,…

01

Dec, 2019

Vacationing in New Zealand

Living in New Zealand gives you the opportunity to thoroughly explore this amazing country. It doesn’t matter what time of…

14

Mar, 2019

New Zealand’s HealthCare System

A study published in 2019 found that New Zealand has the 16th best healthcare system in world, putting it above…

04

Dec, 2018

New Zealand’s Property Market

New Zealand has a vast array of housing options, from compact studios in the cities, to rural farms in its…

29

Sep, 2022

Buying Furniture and Electrical Goods in New Zealand

New Zealand has very tough rules on what can and can’t be brought into the country. These rules are to…

19

Apr, 2022

Renting a Property in New Zealand

Whether you intend to buy or rent, it makes sense to rent a property when you first arrive in New…

04

Jun, 2020

New Zealand – Farming Interesting Facts

Farming, Agriculture, Horticulture, Aquaculture and ForestryNo one can dispute the fact that New Zealand is a beautiful country full of…

24

Mar, 2020

Buying a Property in New Zealand

There are many different styles of property in New Zealand but some of the descriptions may be unfamiliar to you,…

29

Oct, 2019

New Zealand Economy

New Zealand gained its independence from Britain way back in 1907. In the many decades following independence the country’s economy…

06

Jan, 2019

Interesting Statistics and Facts

Voted best country in the world (Telegraph Travel readers)Voted 3rd most scenic country in the world (Rough Guide readers)Area covered…

06

May, 2022

New Zealand – Farming Interesting Facts

Farming, Agriculture, Horticulture, Aquaculture and ForestryNo one can dispute the fact that New Zealand is a beautiful country full of…

24

Mar, 2020

Facts about South Africans Living in New Zealand

The New Zealand 2018 census shows that there were 71,382 South Africans living in New Zealand as of 6th March…

26

Nov, 2019