

Livingwellabroad
New Zealander °µÍø½ûÇø in China
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New Zealander, Married with children
Speaks native English Learning NZ sign language Conversational Maori Learning Mandarin Learning Samoan
Registration: 03 March 2017
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Cost of living in New Zealand - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to New Zealand, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded ...

Heck .. you were royally ripped. Sadly for older homes that arent renovated, or non-state ~ it is typical. I can believe the petrol costs easily, same as many places all over the North Island and its going to increase. Every year around ... Read More


Requesting information regarding study visa in newzeland by sgarg8891
Hii there, i am 29 years old and i am planning to go for a 2 years post graduate program from new Zealand. Please give me more information about the following:- a) Am i allowed to bring my spouse to New-Zealand once my study permit is approved? b) ...

For clarity, Im stating that NZ has migrant quotas relating to each country. This is standard practice for most western countries. Sorry if my previous reply has caused confusion. Read More


Requesting information regarding study visa in newzeland by sgarg8891
Hii there, i am 29 years old and i am planning to go for a 2 years post graduate program from new Zealand. Please give me more information about the following:- a) Am i allowed to bring my spouse to New-Zealand once my study permit is approved? b) ...

When I said quota... I meant IMMIGRATION quotas NOT refugee quotas. NZ has IMMIGRATION quotas not just refugee quotas. Exactly as I typed... there is no mix up. Refugee quotas are a completely different category which I did not mention... you did. ... Read More


Police Clearance for immigration by Orchards
Hi there! Just want to ask if nz immigration will accept statutory declaration in lieu of expired police clearance certificate taken in Saudi Arabia. Anyone could have tried it already or have known about its process? Thank you.

Hi Orchards, they will ask for an up to date Police clearance. A statutory declaration means nothing. We do have a Saudi consulate in Auckland if you are already here in NZ. Immigration NZ will not accept a statutory declaration as proof in lieu. ... Read More


Requesting information regarding study visa in newzeland by sgarg8891
Hii there, i am 29 years old and i am planning to go for a 2 years post graduate program from new Zealand. Please give me more information about the following:- a) Am i allowed to bring my spouse to New-Zealand once my study permit is approved? b) ...

Heres another thing... NZders are forcing the govt to heavily limit pr work visas to citizens of India, South Africa (specifically Afrikaaners) and certain European countries as a result of excessive quotas from these areas. Quota preferences will ... Read More


fed-up with South africa , concidering New Zealand. Any info? by renierlummis
Im living in South Africa but want to move to New Zealand , would like some info on the living conditions , possibilities.

Im a Kiwi. I agree with Wombatfred. I grew up in Devonport and Takapuna. We even had crime in those areas but nothing like South Africa. South Auckland is fine compared to South Africa (I lived in Jberg). Whatever you do, no matter which area you ... Read More


Migrate to New Zealand from Kyrgyzstan for Russian citizen by Oxygensensor
Hey everyone! I have a question. Please tell me, can I to get a supplementary seasonal work visa if I'll have current tourist visa? I from Kyrgyzstan but I'm Russian citizen. I studied in the Technical University in Russia. I have a master ...

You are most welcome. As a sideline, perhaps when you do come over ~ you might want to teach Russian to locals too. NZ is just at the tip of the iceberg of learning new languages and cultures despite having high immigration ratios. I only found out ... Read More


Finding a job in NZ on holiday by Ali Samah
Hello All.. My self Ali Samah from Republic of maldives.. planning to come new zealand to find a job and attend interviews in hospitlaity industry.. what are the probabilities?

Remember to make sure you have a working visa. Though NZ is pretty lenient, they will be unforgiving if locals make complaints about workers without visas. Read More


Finding a job in NZ on holiday by Ali Samah
Hello All.. My self Ali Samah from Republic of maldives.. planning to come new zealand to find a job and attend interviews in hospitlaity industry.. what are the probabilities?

You would need to check your country's agreement with NZ. Read More


Finding a job in NZ on holiday by Ali Samah
Hello All.. My self Ali Samah from Republic of maldives.. planning to come new zealand to find a job and attend interviews in hospitlaity industry.. what are the probabilities?

We do have a shortage of medical receptionists. Www.seek.co.nz ... you can look on here. I would try to deepen the connection to NZ by promoting Maldives in NZ as well. May be go on the immigration website and checkout which industries have ... Read More


Finding a job in NZ on holiday by Ali Samah
Hello All.. My self Ali Samah from Republic of maldives.. planning to come new zealand to find a job and attend interviews in hospitlaity industry.. what are the probabilities?

They will find Kiwis. Job opportunity shortages with lots of workers for those sectors. Tourism and hospitality courses are very very popular here. Tourism is our main industry followed by farming. Dont give up hope though just be a bit creative ... Read More


Migrate to New Zealand from Kyrgyzstan for Russian citizen by Oxygensensor
Hey everyone! I have a question. Please tell me, can I to get a supplementary seasonal work visa if I'll have current tourist visa? I from Kyrgyzstan but I'm Russian citizen. I studied in the Technical University in Russia. I have a master ...

Try to check the skills shortages list on the NZ Immigration site. Both NZ and Aussie have a shortage of skilled experienced engineers ~ www.shortages.immigration.govt.nz You can also go on the work for residency list. Perhaps you could also look ... Read More


Finding a job in NZ on holiday by Ali Samah
Hello All.. My self Ali Samah from Republic of maldives.. planning to come new zealand to find a job and attend interviews in hospitlaity industry.. what are the probabilities?

Can you speak other languages? Do you have any other skills? It would be very hard to secure a position with just admin and reception skills. Immigration will not give you a work visa based solely on those talents. You might be able to get a working ... Read More


Finding a job in NZ on holiday by Ali Samah
Hello All.. My self Ali Samah from Republic of maldives.. planning to come new zealand to find a job and attend interviews in hospitlaity industry.. what are the probabilities?

It largely depends on the position you are seeking. I wouldnt get my hopes up too high though for the hospitality sector. NZ has a huge pool of local workers skilled in hospitality and tourism. It is more than likely that you would need to meet the ... Read More


Someone with knowledge of Khmer by angkorthom
Hi, I'm actually not a resident of Siem Reap at the moment, but I wanted to get in touch with the Siem Reap °µÍø½ûÇø community. I'm an American who's in South East Asia for a year or two and just happened to visit Siem Reap. While visiting ...

hahahahaha. Someone thinks because they re married to someone, they cant be xenophobic. Read More