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Desperately seeking recovery specialists - new fast track visa
New Zealand brings in new Recovery Visa to fast track workers for rebuild efforts in the wake of the recent cyclone and Auckland flooding.
Feb 24, 20232 min read
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Is it cheaper to live in New Zealand or Australia?
The results may surprise you. The cost of living is higher in Australia than in New Zealand. Certainly it may surprise some Kiwis, as...
Feb 22, 20232 min read
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Moving to New Zealand as an engineer?
So you're an engineer and want to know what you have to do to work in New Zealand.
Feb 21, 20234 min read
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More people moving to New Zealand
More people moved to New Zealand in 2022, than left, with people from four countries being the main drivers.
Feb 17, 20232 min read
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Jobs skills shortage in New Zealand
New Zealand is short on some skills and is looking to fill those gaps with overseas workers. Access a list of industries looking for staff.
Feb 10, 20232 min read
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More New Zealand towns and cities welcome migrants
A programme run welcoming migrants into the local New Zealand communities has got bigger.
Feb 8, 20235 min read
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Can you buy a property in New Zealand from overseas?
Can you buy property in New Zealand from overseas? No, you usually can't, but what are the rules and are there exceptions?
Jan 24, 20238 min read
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How to become a teacher in New Zealand
Interested in becoming a teacher in New Zealand? How does it work?
Jan 22, 20233 min read
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Coming for a holiday and some work?
Working holiday visas in New Zealand are available to people from lots of countries. Check out the criteria for your country.
Jan 18, 20232 min read
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What's New Zealand's most liveable cities?
Auckland and Wellington have regularly featured as liveable cities - but there's another that has also been awarded that may surprise you.
Jan 13, 20233 min read
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New Zealand ditching Passenger Arrival Cards
New Zealand Customs is ditching Passenger Arrival Cards for an online option, with the aim of “modernising” the border operations.
Jan 12, 20233 min read
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