If you want to compare Auckland, New Zealand to Melbourne, Australia, it can be hard to know where to start. Melbourne has a population of just over 5 million people—and guess what? So does all of New Zealand. Auckland is 3 times smaller than Melbourne but offers a great lifestyle and a lower cost of…
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Back in 1991, Wellington’s city council hired an advertising agency to come up with a slogan for the city. The result was a simple phrase: absolutely positively Wellington. Anyone who actually lives in this brilliant city would probably just call it absolutely positively windy. Windy Wellington is an amazing little city that doesn’t feel all…
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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…
Isolation is one of New Zealand’s many charms. You’re far away from the troubles of the rest of the world; there are no land borders, and no ferries or bridges to its nearest neighbours. Anyone wanting to travel internationally needs to fly—and this is probably going to be from Auckland International Airport. The best and…
If someone is a brain surgeon, they obviously have specific skills. If someone works at Kentucky Fried Chicken, they also have certain (different) skills. New Zealand, much like most other countries on the planet, offers a skilled migrant visa—which is an employment-based visa issued to migrants whose skills have been identified as something the country…
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…
New Zealand doesn’t exactly have a reputation for being a boozy or alcohol-fuelled part of the world. Don’t worry; it’s not a dry country, and Kiwis most definitely enjoy a good drink now and again. Beer and wine are the dominant drops, and the country produces an amazing variety of world-class wines (although kiwifruit wine…
If you’re thinking about buying a boat in New Zealand, price plays a crucial role. A boat might be one of the significant investments you make, budget it accordingly. With over 1 million boats and ocean on every corner, New Zealand offers you a choice as no one else! The cost to buy a new…
Immigration law can be a minefield, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the New Zealand system. If your case isn’t a straightforward one, it’s best to involve a professional. In New Zealand, Immigration Lawyers and Immigration Advisers are the only ones qualified to give Immigration advice and help clients with applications. But how do you find…
If you plan to become a freelancer in New Zealand but don’t know where to start or how to switch, you have landed on the right page. Here, you will learn the step-by-step process of making a living as a freelancer in New Zealand. Residents, NZ citizens and visa holders with open conditions can do…
