Moving to New Zealand
Although we specialise in Pension Transfers from the UK, we also pride ourselves on providing as much information as possible about what it’s like to live in New Zealand, to make it easier for people who are looking to emigrate.
Look before you leap
New Zealand is beautiful and green, relaxed and safe, uncrowded and friendly. But it is not paradise – it will take time for you and your family to settle in, and there will be times when things don’t go exactly to plan. One of the biggest surprises for many new migrants is the cost of living here – wages really aren’t that high. Others miss their friends and family, and find it hard to establish a social network. Still others miss central heating far more than they anticipated.
Check out the free information below to give you more idea about life in New Zealand, or download one of our free information guides.
Don’t forget to contact us if you have any questions.
Visas and paperwork
New Zealand Visas
Information about types of visas for New Zealand and how to apply
Countdown Checklist
Important things to think about in the run up to your move to New Zealand
Paper work to bring
A checklist of important documents to bring with you to New Zealand
Money
Currency Exchange
Information about transfering money to New Zealand
Banking
Information about the New Zealand banking system
New Zealand Tax System
Information about how the tax system works in New Zealand
Insurance
Life, Income and Trauma Insurance
Information about personal insurance
Health Insurance in New Zealand
The importance of health insurance in New Zealand
Housing
Types of New Zealand houses
Information about typical layouts, house sizes, building materials, lifestyle blocks, and building your own home
Common problems with New Zealand houses
New Zealand houses can be cold and damp. Here’s what to expect
Renting a house in New Zealand
Investigate the price and availability of rental accommodation in New Zealand
Buying a property in New Zealand
Information about the process of buying a house in New Zealand
Mortgages in New Zealand
Information about getting a mortgage in New Zealand
The legalities of buying a house in New Zealand
The role of your solicitor in your house buying process
Life in New Zealand
What to move to New zealand
What to bring with you and how to ship it
Cost of Living
Information about general living expenses in New Zealand
New Zealand health system
How the New Zealand health system works
Settling in to your new life
Our top tips for settling in to your new life in New Zealand
New Zealand weather
What to expect from the New Zealand climate
Driving in New Zealand
Information on driving in New Zealand on your UK license
Work
Finding a job in New Zealand
How to find out more about potential New Zealand employers
Working in New Zealand
What to expect when working in New Zealand
New Zealand Employment Law
The legalities of working in New Zealand
Education and Childcare
Education In New Zealand
Information about the New Zealand education system
Childcare in New Zealand
Information about childcare and nursery schools in New Zealand
To find out more, request a free copy of our Financial and Pension guides for New Zealand.