Towns and cities in New Zealand tend to either have British or Māori names, so you can probably guess which one applies to the North Island city of Hamilton. The city was actually named after John Fane Charles Hamilton, a British naval captain who died fighting against the Māori as New Zealand was forcibly colonised—making…
Most countries have a city or state that’s popular with retirees. In the US, it’s Florida, and in Australia, it’s the Gold Coast. But what about New Zealand? What city is the best for retirees? If you are thinking of retiring in New Zealand, some of the best places include sunny Nelson, Wanaka, West Coast,…
What does New Zealand have in common with Japan? They’re both island nations in the Pacific Ocean, and…well, that’s about it. Of course, they’re both appealing destinations to visit and even to move to, but which country is going to offer the best change of scenery for you and your family? There are considerable differences…
Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city (by far) but is only the 314th largest city in the world—narrowly beaten by Tirupur, India. With an urban population of just over 396,200, Christchurch is a distant second to Auckland’s 1,700,000 people but is still New Zealand’s second-most populous city. Are there many differences between living in New…
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Are you moving to Christchurch? If so, picking the right neighbourhood is critical not only for your quality of life but also for your safety, monthly expenses, children’s education, overall infrastructure, amenities and community. As anywhere else, Christchurch has its good, less good and bad areas. Good suburbs in Christchurch: Bad suburbs in Christchurch: As…
When it comes to New Zealand cities, Auckland gets most of the attention. This is logical since it’s by far the biggest and definitely the best well-known Kiwi city. If you look further to the south, namely New Zealand’s South Island, you’ll find Christchurch. It’s the country’s second biggest city (with an urban population of…
70,000 Australians can’t be wrong. This is the number of Aussies who have chosen to make New Zealand their permanent home. Kiwis are a welcoming group of people, but relocating to a new country can be a struggle, regardless of how welcome you are. Yet, Australians have the privilege to live in New Zealand without…
Planning on moving to Auckland? Then you’ll want to know how much it’s going to cost you to live there. In this article, we’ll guide you through everything that you need to know about the cost of living in Auckland, so you can be ready when the time comes! To live in Auckland as a…
Are you wondering if New Zealand is a safe place for you to live in? Yes, it’s super safe. New Zealand ranks as the second-safest country for crimes and violence and is considered to be a very safe and peaceful place for people to live or visit. This ranking comes from the Global Peace Index,…
Have you ever heard of Nelson? It’s a dreamy city on the top of the South Island. Many people overlook Nelson, probably due to its small size and somewhat isolated location. Yet, if you have a chance to visit or spend some years there, I would highly recommend doing so! Nelson is the oldest city…
