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Settlement

There are many things that Kiwis do differently to other parts of the world. For example we generally don’t provide a tip in restaurants, unlike Europe where tipping is very common. We drive on the left, and give way to the right. The drinking age is 18, and the driving age is 15 and oddly enough the gambling age is 20!

No matter what the differences, everyone seems to navigate these pretty quickly, as New Zealander’s are quick to lend a hand. To make it all a little easier, we have provided some basic information regarding some of the most fundamental aspects of settling in New Zealand.

While a lot of the finer parts of Kiwi life you might not understand until you have lived here for a while, it never hurts to get a head start. Spend some time with the locals, take a look around your town or city, and investigate various websites. When you start doing the investigation, not only do you make friends but you can learn so much which help make the adjustment to New Zealand life a lot easier. Remember our forum is an excellent place to visit to speak to Kiwi’s on their way home, or migrants who are here and settled already.

MORE INFORMATION & CONTACTS COMING SOON…