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Information

To help you find the information you need, we have compiled several separate pages, one for each particular aspect of your settlement or move to New Zealand. The list of available pages is outlined below with a short description for each.

To access these pages, simply click on the link below or use the navigation bar to the left of this page. Simply place your mouse cursor over the information button and a secondary navigation bar will appear. Select the button you require and you will be directed to that particular page.

Immigration
If you are planning on migrating to New Zealand whether it be permanently or to work for short period, you may need to secure the appropriate visa. This process can be complex and time consuming, as well as involve a number of different government organisations. Visit this page to find out some of the basic rules and some contacts to help clear the way.

Employment & Recruitment
If you are returning from time abroad, you will probably need to investigate your job opportunities before you get here. If you are new migrant it may be vital to the success of your residence application. No matter what stage you are at, it is always useful to expand your contacts and speak to people who are actively involved in the job market. Our employment & recruitment page is designed to get you started on this process.

Shipping
When you arrive in New Zealand it would be great to know that your worldly possessions have arrived with you. That’s why it often pays to get a head start when shipping your goods. There are a number of things to think about including the cost, the timeframe and the paperwork. Click here to find out more.

Property & Renting
Many new migrants will find themselves renting a home for the first few weeks or even months of their time in New Zealand. Inevitably however the decision will be made to purchase your first home here. Its important that you understand your financial options when buying in New Zealand as well as some of the basics in New Zealand property settlement. This page is designed to give you a basic understanding of house finance in New Zealand, and some excellent contacts for more detailed advice.

Finance
A lifetime in another country or even a few years will have lead you to accumulate a number of different investments, insurances and financial obligations. You may want to move some of these to New Zealand or alternatively start from scratch.

Foreign Currency
You moved your family and your possession, now its time to move your wealth. Moving to another country will inevitably require you to transfer your foreign currency, perhaps in various stages. Whatever your circumstances, it pays to obtain the information well in advance. This will allow you to plan for future and potentially avoid any risk. Check out this page for detailed currency information as well as an up to date currency converter.

Settlement
Settling in to New Zealand is an ongoing process that never really stops. There are new people to meet, customs to adapt and little ways of doing things that only experience can provide. Of course there are a number of things that we can highlight to get things moving and help make those first few days successful.

Road Trip
Click here for information about New Zealand from top to bottom.

Key Statistics
Interesting and useful facts about New Zealand, ranging from the cost of living to Birth & Death statistics.