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New Zealand’s Asian population to exceed the number of indigenous Maoris later this century.
A report published by the Asia New Zealand Foundation, entitled “Asians in New Zealand: Implications of a Changing Demography” predicts that New Zealand’s Asian population will continue to grow as New Zealand’s dependence on the Asian region increases for its economic growth.
April this year saw the signing of a free trade agreement with China, the first bilateral agreement signed by a Western country, is a clear indication of the importance of Asia in New Zealand’s economic growth.
Another major factor in the increase in the growth of the New Zealand Asian population is the opening up of New Zealand immigration to migrants from India and China. The number of people from China and India who are looking at New Zealand immigration will continue to increase.
The report forecasts that the number of Asians in New Zealand will nearly double from 350,000 in 2006 to 790,000 in 2026, while at the same time the Maori population will increase from 565,000 to 820,000. The report concludes that the New Zealand Asian population will grow to exceed the Maori population past 2026.
The report also forecast that the New Zealand born Asian population will increasingly be of mixed ethnicity due to increasing frequency of intermarriage. According to the 2006 Census the New Zealand Asian population was made up of 42 per cent Chinese, 30 per cent Indian and 30 per cent other ethnicities.
The authors of the report concluded that with fewer than 1 million Maoris in the world and more than 4.3 billion Asians, it was inevitable that New Zealand’s indigenous population would be exceeded by New Zealand’s Asian population.
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New Zealand Immigration NewsNew Zealand immigration officials are keeping a U.K. wife from joining her husband because they say she is too fat, the UK Daily Mail reports. |
Studying in New ZealandFinancial help for International Students |
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Financial help for International StudentsStudying in New Zealand is a dream for a lot of international students who want to study overseas. International Students need to consider the cost of studying oversees both in terms of the universities fees and the cost of living. You will need funds to cover course costs, e,g, tuition fees, books, etc; as well as living expenses e.g. rent, food, transport, beer! etc. The good news is that NZ are reasonable for both tuition costs and living expenses. Find out more about the Fees for undergraduates and postgraduates for International Students Financial Support for International Students studying in New ZealandThere are a number of sources of additional financial support that might be worth considering if you want to study in New Zealand.
Some good news for prospective PHD students. Students enrolled in a PhD course at a New Zealand University will only need to pay the same fees as a domestic student. There is good news for postgraduate students from France and Germany wishing to studying in New Zealand. France and Germany have a reciprocal arrangement with New Zealand which means that postgraduate students only pay domestic tuition fees. New Zealand is a great place for international students who want to travel and study overseas. Do your research, you might be able to find a scholarship to help you with the cost of studying in New Zealand. |
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NZ Qualifications
Studying in New ZealandNZ Qualifications |
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NZ QualificationsInternational Students who want to study in New Zealand can have confidence that their NZ qualifications are an excellent standard and comparable to qualifications from other international universities. The New Zealand Government have implemented a strong quality assurance programme that helps maintain the quality of the institutions and courses and are covered by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). It is illegal in New Zealand for courses to be promoted as ‘degrees’ or ‘national qualifications’, or for education institutions to be promoted as ‘universities’ or ‘polytechnics’ unless they have been approved by the government authority. New Zealand’s immigration laws prevent any international student from studying at a private education institution that has not been NZQA approved. National Qualifications FrameworkThe National Qualifications framework is an established set of standards across over 800 different NZ qualifications and is of an acceptable standard irrespective of which university or college a student studies at. The KiwiQuals web siteThe KiwiQuals web site allows prospective international students to find and compare the different NZ qualifications available. All National NZ qualifications offered by universities, polytechnics, colleges etc are listed on the New Zealand Register of Quality Assured Qualifications. It is a great tool for seeing what courses are available and is a must for any international students thinking of studying in New Zealand. Types of NZ University QualificationsHere are the main types of qualifications available from New Zealand Universities
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Partners
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Welcome to our link partners program. We are happy to exchange links only with relevant sites. For example New Zealand tourist information, sites about New Zealand, Expat or Immigration related sites. We exchange links fairly and expected similar professional courtesy. If you wish to exchange a link with this site, please submit your sites link information below (after placing our reciprocal link on your site) Our Linking Information URL: http://www.immigration2newzealand.com/contactus/partners/ TITLE: New Zealand Immigration Made EASY DESCRIPITON: A FREE guide to New Zealand Immigration, the latest New Zealand Immigration News, and help on selecting New Zealand Immigration Consultants. Our Link PartnersEasy Expat - International Relocation International Student and Study Abroad Portal - InternationalStudent.com is the premier site for international students all around the world New Zealand Immigration Packs - provides informative current advice and official government documentation regarding NZ visas, permits and residency along with knowledgeable articles on Government & Law, Kiwi Business, Education, Employment, Cost Of Living and New Zealand Life. NZ Seasonal Work - information on seasonal work in NZ Pathways to New Zealand - Specialist immigration advice and services Index NZ: New Zealand search engine Graham:Wordpress Guru NZS.com — New Zealand Web directory and search engine. Good Pregnancy Guide: Help with Getting Pregnant, information on pregnancy symptoms, pregnancy, twins, and giving birth Online Education Program Directory The Expat Forum Study Abroad New Zealand Education Global Services Ltd
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NZ Student Visas
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Studying in New ZealandNew Zealand Student Visas |
Studying in New ZealandNew Zealand Student VisasAnyone who wants to study in New Zealand from overseas must meet the basic requirements outlined on the main Visa page.
The steps in applying for a student visa
Students wanting to Work in New ZealandOverseas students wanting to travel to New Zealand can apply for a six month open work permit if they have just completed a course that is recognised under the Skilled Migrant Category.
Please visit the New Zealand Immigration website to find more information on NZ Student Visas. |
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Visa Costs
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Mortgages
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New Zealand LifestyleNew Zealand Mortgages |
New Zealand MortgagesWhat am I allowed to buy?
New Zealand Mortgages - How much can I borrowThere are a large number of banks and other mortgage lenders in New Zealand that you should consider if you are resident. Have a look at some of the banks advertising on this site. The banks will generally lend up to 4.5 times your annual gross household income (if you have no other significant debts or outgoings). So if a couple have a combined household income of NZ$100,000 per annum based on both their salaries, they may be able to lend up to NZ$450,000 for a house. However, you need to consider what is realistic in terms of how much mortgage you can afford to pay each month given your lifestyle and other outgoings. The banks assess people applying for home loans by splitting them into three categories:
The Different types of mortgages available
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NZ Property
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New Zealand PropertyDon’t rush into buying a New Zealand property until you have had time to settle in to New Zealand and you know the area, have done your homework and are sure that you have found the right place to buy a property. If you need a mortgage, New Zealand banks can arrange home loans very quickly. Steps involved in buying a house in New ZealandUnderstanding the property market
New Zealand mortgages - how much can I borrowMaking an offer on a house
Different Types of New Zealand Houses
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Work Permits
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New Zealand ImmigrationWork Permits |
Work PermitsWork permits are designed to give people the opportunity to experience New Zealand first hand and gain an offer of employment. This New Zealand work experience could later count towards points under the skilled migrant category. Work permits can be granted to workers from overseas to meet particular or seasonal worker shortages that cannot be met from within New Zealand. New Zealand also has working holiday schemes for several countries. |
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Travel VisasPeople from the countries in the table below don’t need a visa to travel to New Zealand if they are visiting for less than three months. They will still need to show that they have onward travel arrangements and sufficient money to look after themselves.
* Visa waiver only apply to passports issued by these countries. ** Residents of Hong Kong traveling on Hong Kong Special Administrative Region *** Portuguese passport holders ~ Nationals of the USA. ^ Greek passport holders - passports were issued on and after 1 January 2006. United Kingdom and AustraliaBritish passport holders who reside permanently in the UK can visit for up to six months without a visa. Australian passport holders or people who have a current Australian permanent residence visa do not need a New Zealand visa to enter New Zealand. |
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Family Migration
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New Zealand ImmigrationFamily Migration Visas |
Family Migration VisasIf you already have a member of your family who is a New Zealand citizen or resident, you may want to investigate being sponsored by them.if you are in one of the groups below:
To Sponsor a PartnerTo sponsor a partner you must be a New Zealand citizen or resident who meets the following criteria:
To Sponsor a ChildTo sponsor a dependent child under the Family Category you must be a lawful and permanent resident of New Zealand. The child must be
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To Sponsor a Parent or GuardianTo sponsor a parent you must be
To Sponsor a Brother or SisterTo be a sponsor for a Brother or Sister, they must have no other siblings or parents who are living lawfully and permanently in the same country as them To be eligible to as a sponsor you must adhere to the same rules as explained above in the section about sponsoring a Parent or Guardian. Family QuotaIf you would like to sponsor someone who is not eligible for immigration to New Zealand under any other circumstances, the New Zealand Immigration Services do offer a very limited number of opportunities for each year for families to be reunited. The number of places available under the Family Quota Category is announced by the Minister of Immigration each year. Under the Family Quota in 2007, there were no places available. |
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Business Migration
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New Zealand ImmigrationBusiness Migration Visas |
Business Migration VisasNew Zealand like most countries is looking to attract business people and investors. The three main elements of Business Migration Visas:
Long Term Business Visa (LBTV)The aim of the Long Term Business Visa is to attract migrants who have been operating their own business and want to begin a business in New Zealand.
To be eligible for the Long Term Business Visa (LBTV) you must:
EntrepreneurThe aim of the Entrepreneur category is to attract migrants who will be active to contribute to New Zealand’s economy.
InvestorThe aim of the Investor category is to encourage migrants who will be able to invest in the New Zealand economy. Investment must be active or semi-active (for example having money in a bank account will not be sufficient, nor will investment in residential property development). The Investor category is a new Visa that comes into effect in November 2007. There are three types:
The New Zealand government has set the maximum number of 1000 Visas per annum with the Global and Professional investors being selected first and the remaining places being allocated amongst the General Active Investors with the most points. For more information on how to apply for New Zealand residence as an investor, please visit Immigration New Zealand website here |
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Occupations and Typical Salaries in New ZealandNew Zealand wages are typically lower than the Australian, UK or USA equivalent. This doesn’t mean that the comparable living standards are any less, its just that the cost of living is different. So don’t be surprised if you are offered when you are offered job in New Zealand that is comparable to your current job, the salary offered is lower than you might be on currently. Here is an indicative guide to salary ranges for different occupations and jobs: New Zealand Occupations - typical salaries
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NZ Finance
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New Zealand LifestyleNew Zealand Finance |
New Zealand FinanceNew Zealand BanksNew Zealand Banks are modern and efficient and is dominated by a few very large banks, for example ANZ. New Zealander’s have adopted the cashless economy - using credit cards, and EFPTOS (electronic funds transfer at point of sale). Setting up a New Zealand Bank AccountOnce you have a job in New Zealand you will need a bank account for them to pay your salary into. You can set up a New Zealand bank account when you first arrive in New Zealand or you could try to open one before you arrive in New Zealand by finding the nearest office of a New Zealand bank, there are branches in most major cities in Europe, N.America and Asia. The bank will require you to make a deposit NZ$200-NZ$500 and will require identification (different banks may have different rules on what paperwork is required so it check first). The different types of Bank Accounts available are:
Banks in New Zealand charge monthly fees for some accounts, and fees for electronic transfers and ATM withdrawals - so shop around to find the bank and the account that suits you. New Zealand MortgagesIf you are a resident and looking to purchase a property in New Zealand you may need to get a mortgage. There are a large number of banks and other mortgage lenders in New Zealand for you to consider if you are resident. For More information on New Zealand Mortgages. New Zealand Inland Revenue Tax NumberYou will need an Inland Revenue Tax Number, Withholding tax or income tax will be deducted from your salary by your employer, and without a tax number you will have to pay the no declaration rate of 45%. You will be able to claim some of this back, but its better to avoid having to pay that amount in the first place. More information is available from New Zealand Inland Revenue. Getting an Income Tax Number will normally take about a week, and you will need to filling the IRD application form, and take along a photocopy of your passport, and details of your address. New Zealand’s tax system means that your pay will be taxed and then at then at the end of the tax year you will then have to claim back any overpaid tax. One word of caution, if you work in New Zealand for more than 183days within a 12month period, you could be taxed on your worldwide income, not just on what you have earnt while working in New Zealand, even if you have paid tax overseas. New Zealand has taxation agreements with a number of countries to avoid people paying tax twice, but they can calculate the difference - my advice would be to seek help from a professional financial planner or tax adviser. |
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Moving to New ZealandMoving to New Zealand |
Moving to New ZealandMost migrants Moving to New Zealand will have possessions that they will want with them when living in New Zealand. The amount of possessions can be a few cartons (”tea chests”) or it could be 40 foot shipping container. If shipping your valuables overseas it is essential that you are well organized if you want to avoid unnecessary stress or potential disaster - how would you feel if all your photographs were water damaged or lost! Moving to New ZealandAir or SeaMoving anything by air is only an option if it is a small amount of possessions (perhaps less than 1 carton) or you can take it on the plane as hand baggage. Shipping anything by air is very expensive. Do organise yourself a “survival kit” of important documents or the things that you may immediately need when arriving in New Zealand.Overseas Shipping ContainersThe majority of migrants rely on overseas shipping containers when moving to New Zealand. You will need to consider the following. FULL SHIPPING CONTAINER REMOVALS A normal family of two adults / two children can normally fill their household possessions in a 20 foot shipping container. Obtaining a Quote
Finding an international moving companyYou can find a list of international removal companies advertising on this page or in the yellow pages under removals - overseas,check they do international removals and belong to FIDI with FAIM accreditation and Bar Overseas. Or go look at the overseas moving companies advertising on the web StorageIf you are moving to New Zealand on a temporary posting, or renting out your house while living in New Zealand, and you don’t want to move all your possessions to New Zealand, a good option is to put them into long term secure storage in your home country. Go look at some of the storage companies advertising on the web Remember do your research and you won’t have any problems with moving to New Zealand
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New Zealand LifestyleCost of Living in New Zealand |
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Cost of living in New ZealandNew Zealand wages are typically lower than other major countries like the Australia, UK or USA. However, this doesn’t mean that you standard of living will suffer. Moving to New Zealand from overseas is expensive, you have moving costs, travel costs, temporary accommodation, car hire etc. You’ll also find that you mentally convert everything you buy back into your own currency, its taken us about two years to stop doing this. This means everything can feel fairly cheap when you first arrive, but reality kicks in when you starting earning NZ $. You’ll still find that you will have a good standard of living though! The other up side is that if you sell your home when moving to New Zealand, you can then use that equity towards a new house with a much smaller mortgage. School fees can be reduced if you live in an area with good public schools. You’ll enjoy a good quality of life for you and your family. It won’t take longer than 30mins to drive to a pleasant beach, and you can have a nice family day out for the price of fish and chips. Entry into attractions will generally cost $25 for a family. Living in New Zealand is cheaper than AustraliaMercer Consulting’s 2006 annual survey that looks at the cost of living in 144 cities across six continents. The survey compares the cost for more than 200 items in each city, the items include housing, transport, food, clothing, entertainment, white and brown goods. New Zealand cities were ranked in the middle of the 144 cities, Auckland and Wellington ranked 69th and 76th. Tokyo is the most expensive, followed by Osaka and London. Sydney was ranked 20th, Melbourne 68th and Perth was 93rd (although since 2006 Perth has experience a mini boom due to the mining industry boom). All costs in New Zealand have 12.5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) added. Under law, the prices displayed must include the GST content. Typical weekly New Zealand Household spending
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NZ Food and Wine
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New Zealand LifestyleNew Zealand Food and Wine |
New Zealand FoodNew Zealand has all the usual fast food outlets you can now find all over the world, it also has every type of food available, which reflect sits multi cultural society. Some archetypal New Zealand food is:
BeerSteinlager is the most well known NZ beer. Coffee / CafesLike the rest of the world, the New Zealand lifestyle is now a coffee culture, with cafes and places to get fresh coffee springing up everywhere. So if you don’t know the difference between a Latte and a flat white, you are in for an education. L&P or Lemon & Paeroa - is world famous within New Zealand. Its a lemonade style soft drink sold in brown plastic bottle with a yellow label. BarbecuesIn Summer, barbecues are a popular part of the New Zealand lifestyle, and are popular ways to cook and to entertain friends and family. If entertaining, guests will be invited to bring some beer or wine, and possibly some meat or to bring a salad or desert. Normally, you’ll find the women prepare the food and the men hang around the barbecue drinking beer and burning it! Maori traditional food
Restaurants in New ZealandNew Zealand restaurant culture is a well developed part of the New Zealand lifestyle. Read more on the top 33 New Zealand restaurants. New Zealand WineNew Zealand Wine is internationally known for its quality - especially its Sauvignon blanc. New Zealand Wine industry was first started by the European immigrants, and is now internationally acclaimed as producing some of the best wines in the world. The cool climate and long autumns are ideal for wine making, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and to develop the full flavour that characterize New Zealand wine. New Zealand wines are known for their distinct taste and intense flavour, such as white Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Riesling, bottle fermented sparkling wines, and red Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir. These fine wines are a perfect complement to the fresh, tasty foods of New Zealand.. Many consider New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc the world’s finest. Marlborough is well worth a visit for this reason. New Zealand major wine making is in the dry, sunny eastern regions, in three main areas - Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough. Other areas of importance are Auckland, Martinborough, Nelson, Canterbury and Queenstown. Many wineries have attractive settings, with restaurants and/or gardens where their wares can be enjoyed. Tours and tasting are often available. |
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NZ Sport
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New Zealand SportNew Zealander’s love sport almost to the point that Rugby Union is said as a joke to be like a religion in New Zealand. Other sports that are also popular in New Zealand are: cricket, rugby league, netball, basketball, lawn bowls and soccer. The top five sports played by men are:
* Less physical form of rugby The top five sports played by women are:
Rugby in New ZealandSuper14Super 14 is a rugby competition amongst the provincial clubs in the southern hemisphere from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa which takes place over fourteen weeks. The fourteen teams compete against each other, with the top four teams playing in the semi finals with the winners going through to the final. The All BlacksThe All Blacks - are the National rugby union team. The All Blacks, has the best record of any national team. They hosted and won the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987, and will host the 2011 Rugby World Cup. The All Blacks perform a traditional Māori challenge called the Haka before the beginning of each game. Since 2005 they occasionally perform a different variation of the Haka called “Kapa o Pango”.. |
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The Haka The Haka was first performed by the New Zealand rugby team playing their first overseas tour in Australia in 1884.Initially it was intended that only the Maori players would perform the Haka.But it was then agreed that both white and Maori players who were “Native”, “Native” defined as players born in New Zealand, could perform the Haka. Extreme SportsHas a reputation for being a mecca for extreme sports enthusiasts or people looking for that adrenaline rush. The worlds first commercial Bungee jumping was first started in New Zealand in Auckland in 1986. Popular with visitors and locals are snow boarding and skiing, scuba diving, surfing, basically anything and everything. |
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New Zealand LandscapeNew Zealand is made up of two large islands called North and South Islands (or Te-Ika-a-Maui and Te Wai Pounamu in Māori). The total land area is approx 270,000 sq km, which is slightly more than the UK. New Zealand has a very diverse landscape. New Zealand’s landscape includes mountain ranges, sweeping plains, forests, and beautiful beaches and coastline. A third of New Zealand’s landscape is protected within 14 national parks. Its beautiful countryside has become a favourite of film producers and directors, including the Lord of the Rings which was filmed in NZ. |
North IslandThe North Island has a fairly warm climate, and has dramatic scenery ranging from sandy beaches, fertile farmland and extensive forests to active volcanic mountain ranges. Although the North Island is volcanic it is a little less mountainous than the South Island, with the highest mountain being Mount Ruapehu which is 2800m high. South IslandThe South Island is the largest island and has stunning fjords and mountain scenery as well as beautiful beaches. It is more mountainous than the North Island having the Southern Alps running down the west of the island and which has over eighteen mountains over 3000m. The highest peak in New Zealand is on the South Island and is Mount Cook which is 3800m. Major New Zealand Tourist AttractionsHavelock North / Hawkes BayHavelock North is seven kilometres from the town of Hastings. It is well known for its orchards and vineyards. It is one of New Zealand’s most famous wine regions (see our section on New Zealand Wine for more details). Havelock North is a fairly hilly area being his situated at the base of the 399m landmark Te Mata Peak, which according to Māori legend is the body of a giant, Te Mata o Rongokako. Hawkes Bay produces some of the best New Zealand wines. The Hawkes Bay Harvest is celebrated once a year by a internationally recognised three day wine and food festival which attracts thousands of visitors to the festival - it is well worth visiting! Mount CookMount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand and a popular tourist destination. The mountain is in the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, which is one of the United Nations World Heritage Parks. The Park itself has more than 140 peaks that stand over 2000m and over seventy glaciers. The Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park forms part of the Southern Alps range which runs along the west coast of the South Islands. Milford SoundThe Milford Sound is a fjord ( or Piopiotahi in Maori ) is located in Fjordland National Park which is in the south west of New Zealand’s South Island. It is New Zealand’s most famous tourist site and attracts thousands of visitors per day. One of the most popular visitor activity is to take a boat tour around the Milford Sound. The other popular visitor activity is Bungee Jumping - which involves being connected to a large rubber band and jumping off a tall bridge or crane and free falling before the band becomes taut. Bungee Jumping as a popular thrill seekers activity was invented by a New Zealander, A J Hackett, who made his first in 1986 from Auckland’s Greenhithe Bridge. The first commercial bungee jumping site was at Kawarau Bridge in Queenstown in New Zeleand’s South Island. |
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Visas
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New Zealand ImmigrationNew Zealand Visa Options |
New Zealand ImmigrationWe are not New Zealand Immigration Advisors. The Visa Information on this site is of a general nature only, for more information or advise you should visit New Zealand Government Immigration This section outlines the different New Zealand Visa options available when applying for New Zealand Residency. It will give you a better idea of the alternatives and which best suites your personal circumstances. For specific immigration advice on your own circumstances, we recommend that you contact the department of New Zealand Immigration or speak to one of the immigration agents advertising on the web. There are three main Visa categories available for people wishing to migrate to New Zealand
Other alternative Visa entry options are: Before you start the process of applying for residence, you need to ensure you meet these requirements:
NZ Visa Process - for more information on the steps involved in applying for a Business Migration visa. Tourists and students should find out more their options for New Zealand immigration. |
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New Zealand ImmigrationWork to Residence Visa |
Work to Residence VisaThe Work to Residence category allows you to get a temporary work visa and/or permit as a step towards gaining permanent residence. Applicants may be qualified in occupations that are in demand in New Zealand, or may have exceptional talent in sports or the arts. You can apply for a work visa or permit when you are either living outside of New Zealand and want to travel there, or are already in New Zealand but are not working. To obtain the Work to Residence Visa you must first meet the standard requirements as listed on our main Visa page. Your partner or dependent children cannot be included in your application. They will need to apply for their own visitor, student or work visa or permit to come to New Zealand. Once you hold a work visa or permit, your partner may be able to apply for a work visa and work permit under the Family category. The Work to Residence Visa and Permit allows you to live and work in New Zealand for up to two and a half years. After working for the full two years, you can apply for permanent residence in New Zealand. If you had applied for permanent residence (PR) and were granted the Work To Residence instead, you can still reapply for permanent residence once you have been working in New Zealand. Check with the New Zealand Immigration Services for details. |
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Visa Process
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New Zealand ImmigrationNew Zealand Skilled Migrant Application Process |
New Zealand Skilled Migrant Application ProcessIf you applying to immigrate to New Zealand under the Skilled Migrant Category, you will need to go through the following steps.
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New Zealand Map
New Zealand map showing North and South Islands
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NZ Immigration
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New Zealand ImmigrationIs immigrating to New Zealand a dream of yours? |
Well help you live your dream.Our Free Guide will answer the common questions about immigrating to New Zealand; where to find New Zealand jobs or studying in New Zealand; money and time saving hints on moving overseas and what to expect from the New Zealand lifestyle. |
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What’s different about our web site from the others? This web site is Independent. We’re not migration agents so please don’t ask for advice or assistance.It is not linked to one migration agent trying to sell you their services. Its based on first hand experience, and is aimed at helping people considering New Zealand immigration. If you need help with a New Zealand Visa application we would recommend you speak to New Zealand Immigration Department. |
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We’ll share the secrets to successful Immigration To New Zealand including;
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