Wellington is a small hidden gem capital. Located on impressive hills and the coast, it’s a young, energetic city filled with cafes, bars, clubs, and restaurants. Are you thinking of moving here? Then this article is a must-read! Pros of living in Wellington Cons of living in Wellington Wellington is the capital city of New…
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MyMSD is a useful online tool available to anyone living in New Zealand. It’s an online portal provided by Work and Income. Generally, people used to visit one of the Work and Income offices in person. However, now it’s not necessary as most functions are offered online via MyMSD. In this article, I break into…
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With the cost of living going up exponentially, people are more worried about their spending, especially when moving countries. If you are considering relocating from the US to New Zealand or vice versa, living expenses and salaries are probably on top of your mind. New Zealand is a significantly cheaper place to live in compared to…
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No visit to Blenheim can be completed without visiting its wineries. In the end, it’s what the Marlborough region is known for, and Blenheim is the wine capital of the area! For that reason, many tour providers offer full-day wine tours, whether by bus, car, or bike! That said, you can just grab this list…
Have you been wondering about immigrating to a land far off? Before you start your journey to New Zealand, it’s crucial to know how much the process will cost you. Not all people can afford to move to this country due to the high cost of living and the initial costs involved. Needless to say,…
If you are a smoker and moving to or visiting New Zealand, you might ask yourself where you will be allowed to smoke in New Zealand, how much it costs, what relevant laws are, and which penalties are imposed. You can smoke in outdoor spaces away from other people. But, there are laws against smoking…
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When visiting New Zealand, you’re probably wondering if tap water here is safe to drink or not. Water safety here is possible because of the natural sources of water, the water filtration and treatment process, and the infrastructure of the government. Although some people still prefer to drink bottled water, tap water in New Zealand…
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Are you visiting New Zealand or calling from abroad? Then you need to know how to dial the New Zealand number in the correct way. No worries, though; there is nothing complex about this process. Phone number format in New Zealand is easy to understand – mobile numbers usually start with 02, and landlines start…
With the cost of living going up exponentially, people are more worried about their spending, especially when moving countries. If you are considering relocating from the UK to New Zealand or vice versa, living expenses and salaries are probably on top of your mind. New Zealand has lower rent compared to the UK. However, the general…
Before you start your immigration journey to New Zealand or book your trip as a visitor, it’s crucial to understand how much things cost here. The fact is that New Zealand is a pretty expensive country to live in and travel to. If you are planning to move to New Zealand, questions about the cost…
