New members of the New Zealand forum, introduce yourself here — 2nd quarter of 2015

53162POSTS

11 years ago

Hi all,

Newbie on the New Zealand forum? Dont know how to start?

This thread is for you

We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat projects in New Zealand if you are planning to move there.

It will enable us to help you better but above all to wish you a warm welcome.

Welcome on board!

P.S : The thread New members of the New Zealand forum, introduce yourself here 1st quarter of 2015 continues below!

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leo686868 Member

1POSTS

11 years ago

Im Tung. Im working in saigon and im studying english as well. I have to get IELTS certificate to appy to progam in NewZealand. It called Working and holiday in New Zealand.
The most important thing is experience. I want to travel and learn a lot of things from the new country where i'll go.

jay24mum Member

2POSTS

11 years ago

I am Vijay...currently I am in Auckland..studying post graduate in IT Course...
I would advise new people not to goto flatmates for accommodation instead book a house or flat in the city....that will be cheaper as well as you wil get more space

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alejandravega Member

1POSTS

11 years ago

Hello!! My name is Alejandra,

I'm currently living in Guadalajara, Jal. Mexico and i'm planning to go New Zealand January 2016 to work for one year and save enough money to travel but i don't know how to start.. I already read the New Zealand website to apply but i would like to hear from other people their experience, where can i find a job, whaty about to get this visa, requirements for mexicans etc ..

I will be reallly greatful with your contributions .

Regards.

Maheshb03 Member

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11 years ago

Hi am mahesh originally from Mauritius , I speak fluent French and creol , I'm currently staying in nz not far from Auckland with my wife and my son who is two months old im looking for some friends , I use to work on cruise ship traveling the world , I then moved to perth to study as a nurse in age care .
Would be cool to hear from yous !

kiwi5 Member

1POSTS

11 years ago

We a relocating from Mali West Africa to Algiers Algeria. Not returning to NZ.

kenjee ViP

19610POSTS

11 years ago

Hello all

A warm welcome to all new members of the New Zealand forum

Since this thread is exclusive for presentation of new members, we always encourage you to create NEW TOPIC if you wish to share any info or need any particular assistance.

We have sections dedicated to host all adverts you have :

1. New Zealand Classifieds
2. Jobs offers in New Zealand
3. Housing in New Zealand

Share with us your expat experience!

Kenjee
Expat.com Team

GuestPoster526 Guest

0POSTS

11 years ago

Greeting to everyone!

This is a great platform to know the country briefly even before reaching there. I wish here I can get most of all my queries answered and being suggested for my immense hope to visit (and live someday) in NZ.

I am Ankita, a graduate Architect from Delhi, India.I have just finished my Architecture and wish to explore,learn and work in a natural serene environment and also to earn consequently. My inclination towards nature, beauty , peace and lifestyle has what drawn me towards NZ.

Please guide me for working as an Architect there. The scope of the profession, cities,tourism,education, work routines culture and survival hacks(pretty much everything) !

Thanks already

Love,
Ankita

stumpy Laos Expert

18028POSTS

11 years ago

ankitaverma wrote:
Greeting to everyone!

This is a great platform to know the country briefly even before reaching there. I wish here I can get most of all my queries answered and being suggested for my immense hope to visit (and live someday) in NZ.

I am Ankita, a graduate Architect from Delhi, India.I have just finished my Architecture and wish to explore,learn and work in a natural serene environment and also to earn consequently. My inclination towards nature, beauty , peace and lifestyle has what drawn me towards NZ.

Please guide me for working as an Architect there. The scope of the profession, cities,tourism,education, work routines culture and survival hacks(pretty much everything) !

Thanks already

Love,
Ankita

Please read through the informative posts in the forum categories list on the right hand side of this page.
Your profession may well be on the skills list for NZ so check out www.immigration.govt.nz for information.

erihapureti Member

1POSTS

11 years ago

#10

Hi guys. Maaan, dis is great! I was born here in 1955 but by 1959 I was in the Samoan Islands, in the Hawai'i Islands before I went mainland US in Los Angeles. At present my State of residence is Utah where the majority of my family lives. I came back to NZ to appropriate a higher education from the University of Waikato (PostGrad 2015) after which I would then return to the US mainland; that's because I consider America my home. I am of Maori, Italiano and Samoan ancestry but it is trying when I have to learn to be Maori, the fact that I look just like them.
1st tour: 1st Bn, 10th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina(1984- 1988).
2nd tour: H&S Co, 4th LAI Reconn Bn, 4th Marine Division, Camp Pendleton San Diego (1988-1995) DSD/DS/LIB (Saudi Arabia/Kuwait).
3rd tour: 478 PSB 96th RRC Ft. douglas, Utah., USArmy
4th tour: 592nd Ord Co, 2nd Medlift, USArmy( Quatayrahar West (Iraq), Mosul (Iraq) OIF
First mission ever was Missionary for the LDS Mormon church in the Samoan Islands. OOrah!

Kumar1994 Member

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11 years ago

#11

This is a great platform to know the
country briefly even before reaching there.
I wish here I can get most of all my queries
answered and being suggested for my
immense hope to visit (and live someday) in
Nz . Thanx

dent15 Member

2POSTS

11 years ago

#12

Hi there

I'm from Vienna, i was born and raised here. 2 month ago i graduated in Dentistry.

I'd like to move to New Zealand and I hope to get some information here

If you know somebody who has moved as a doctor or dentist to New Zealand i would appreciate any advice !

Actually i contacted the dental board of NZ but it would be good to talk to someone who has been through it.

Cheers

khaledza Member

1POSTS

11 years ago

#13

Hi

My name is khaled , I am a Civil engineer from Amman, Jordan . I expect to be in New Zealand early 2016 . I need some information from people came from Jordan or Arab Countries .

Gavind Member

781POSTS

11 years ago

#14

Hello everyone ,

welcome to all the New Zealand members to expat-blog and the New Zealand forum.

We have some interesting sections which are meant to be useful and host your ads, feel free to use them

>New Zealand classifieds
>Jobs in New Zealand
>Living in New Zealand guide

Best of luck in your endeavor,

Gavind,
Expat-Blog Team.

GuestPoster526 Guest

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11 years ago

#15

Hiiii
am bernard , a journalist, want to further my education in new Zealand , would like t make some new friends here who can help with one or two advice on how to settle in well . catch you soon

dinamaria Member

1POSTS

11 years ago

#16

hi, I'm Dina
I am looking to relocate to NZ. My son and his wife are there and baby. I was there when baby was born and stayed for 2 months. I loved it. The country is beautiful and everywhere I went the people were friendly and helpful.
I am a PA/administration person with plus 30 years job experience, and it's difficult getting a job offer when my skills are not on the scarce skills list.
If anyone can help in any way I would be very grateful.
have a great day everyone
Dina

daniel mulindwa Member

2POSTS

10 years ago

#17

Hey everyone, am Daniel from Uganda East Africa currently residing in the Philippines where I came for a masters in Accounting and Finance with plans to join NZ within the next three months for a PhD program probably at the University of Otago.
While processing the travel documents I felt it better to also contact you guys on the ground for first hand infor. Hope to hear from you guys!

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maha adil Member

12POSTS

10 years ago

#18

Hell Friends

My nam is Maha Mehmood I am from Pakistan I want to move to New Zealand with my husband ...would you guy's please guide me cost of living in New Zealand and how can I move immediately there???

you'r cooperation will be highly appreciated. Thanks

Williamiswahyudi New member

6POSTS

10 years ago

#19

Hi there .. I'm William , single , Indonesian.
I will relocated in Auckland , NZ by June 5th, 2015. I working in hospitality industry as a Hotel General Manager.
Looking forward to meet anyone here ( male and female. Do not hestitate to sent me a message :
Williamiswahyudi@icloud.com

Sandra Fahy Member

1POSTS

10 years ago

#20

Hi guys, I am in the early planning stage of trying to re-locate to New Zealand. I am an experienced Database Administrator and will be trying to look for work etc before I get there. If anybody has any advice or specific links which may help please let me know. Thank you in advance.

leahcruz New member

5POSTS

10 years ago

#21

Hi Guys & Gals! Leah here. Im from the Philippines and plans to relocate to New Zealand and was hoping if you could give advise and tips on the banking industry and job opportunities there.

stumpy Laos Expert

18028POSTS

10 years ago

#22

For those seeking to relocate to NZ, please read through the posts in the forum categories list upper right hand side of this page. There is good information to be found there.

robert handy Member

2POSTS

10 years ago

#23

Hi, my name is Bob Handy and I am in my Cornish home at the moment, but live with my wife in Blenheim 7 months of the year from September.
I am ex CPOCK in the Royal navy and lost my first wife before I visited New Zealand and met my present wife in Blenheim where we bought a home.
I was born in South Africa, spent some of my childhood in Gibraltar, and 25 years travelling the world.
I am lucky enough to have an endless summer and a young wife but realise I will finally settle in Blenheim.
I look forward to hearing from anyone when I return in September and have a chat.
Bob Handy

Dealer1161 Member

1POSTS

10 years ago

#24

Hello everyone. My name is Paul. I'm 28 years old and come from Vanuatu. I'm applying for a job at skycity casino in Auckland, New Zealand. I'm looking for a place to stay during the first weeks of work. Please reply me soon.

Nawaz Morshed Member

1POSTS

10 years ago

#25

Hello everyone, My name is nawaz Morshed. I finished Advance Diploma in travel,tourism & Hospitality Management in Singapore. I have work experience more than 3 years in this sector. I am looking job in this sector in new Zealand.Please help me to get a job in new zealand.

Moderated by kenjee 10 years ago
Reason : Please do not share personal contact infos on a public forum.

atif48 New member

4POSTS

10 years ago

#26

Hi everyone, I am new here. I am Electrical Engineer from Pakistan

luna1981 Member

1POSTS

10 years ago

#27

Hi. I'm Lourdes. I'm looking forward to go to New Zealand to work. I'm an architect and I'm wondering wether or not are job for architects in Auckland. I have been applying for jobs from Venezuela, my country. However I haven't had any reply. Is it worth it to go to New Zealand and to apply once I'm there?

And more important, I would like to know more about the country, people, etc...

ilyasyah New member

4POSTS

10 years ago

#28

Hi all,

Ilyas here looking to migrate to New Zealand in the near future. I was wondering if there are many marketing job vacancies available to foreigners.

Thanks!

stumpy Laos Expert

18028POSTS

10 years ago

#29

ilyasyah wrote:
Hi all,

Ilyas here looking to migrate to New Zealand in the near future. I was wondering if there are many marketing job vacancies available to foreigners.

Thanks!

Please read through the posts in the forum categories list on this page for information.

Bhavna Team

43439POSTS

10 years ago

#30

Hello everyone,

A simple reminder :

kenjee wrote:
Hello all

A warm welcome to all new members of the New Zealand forum

Since this thread is exclusive for presentation of new members, we always encourage you to create NEW TOPIC if you wish to share any info or need any particular assistance.

We have sections dedicated to host all adverts you have :

1. New Zealand Classifieds
2. Jobs offers in New Zealand
3. Housing in New Zealand

Share with us your expat experience!

Kenjee
Expat.com Team

Bhavna

Evgeny Teilor Member

1POSTS

10 years ago

#31

Hello! My name is Evgeny Teilor I compose music and do sound design. I was born and raised in Novosibirsk, Siberia (Russia). I'm 27 years old, I started my career back in 2007 and made a big leap from DIY musician to an award winning composer. I’m planning to move to New Zealand this year, so now I'm seeking for a job.

surfseayouandme Member

1POSTS

10 years ago

#32

Hi Everyone!

We are about to make the journey from the US to New Zealand in August 2015!

Moderated by Priscilla 10 years ago
Reason : Please register your blog in our blogs directory

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Grietjie77 Member

1POSTS

10 years ago

#33

Hi Everyone...
My family and I are currently still in South Africa, exploring our options, doing research and hoping to relocate to New Zeeland in the near future. My husband had a job offer earlier this year, but is was too suddenly. We did not have passports ready yet, we did not know how to get accomodation for him or how he would transfer money to us while we are stil here. How to open a bank account, how to obtai a driver's license and so much more... And unfortunately we lost that opportunity. We decided to join this forum and hopefully get as much info as possible. Where to start what to do....

Pasifikar Member

3POSTS

10 years ago

#34

How are you . I am from Mauritius as well and living in Auckland for many tears . My main business is in Fiji Island since 1989 .
I speak creol and french

Jalgarrada Member

3POSTS

10 years ago

#35

Hi My namn is Jesus Algarrada, and I and my family we are planning to move to New Zealand, we are from Spain but we are living and working I in Sweden, I work as Sourcing Manager for ABB and my wife is General practitioner.
Several months ago we contact to the official website to initiate our project, and it's sent us a barrister contact to prepare all the process, but until today we have not move so much because the info we got was quite complex such as we need to apply a EOI letter which a fee of 650NZ dollars, then our our application goes into a pool for a period of six months, without guaranty to be selected, we need also to certificates all our studies ( what I understand) plus certificate all jobs we had, etc, and also we need to pay at least 3000NZdollars plus others fees to the barrister to work in our application.
I find quite complex the process to obtain the working Visa or the permanent resistance, and I have been in contact with some recruiters firms, and all said we need working visa to be consider in the selections process.
I would like to know if this is the correct way to obtain the Visa or if there are other alternatives?
I hope some one can help us to find some clear ideas to how move forward.
Thank you, Jesus

stumpy Laos Expert

18028POSTS

10 years ago

#36

Jalgarrada wrote:
Hi My namn is Jesus Algarrada, and I and my family we are planning to move to New Zealand, we are from Spain but we are living and working I in Sweden, I work as Sourcing Manager for ABB and my wife is General practitioner.
Several months ago we contact to the official website to initiate our project, and it's sent us a barrister contact to prepare all the process, but until today we have not move so much because the info we got was quite complex such as we need to apply a EOI letter which a fee of 650NZ dollars, then our our application goes into a pool for a period of six months, without guaranty to be selected, we need also to certificates all our studies ( what I understand) plus certificate all jobs we had, etc, and also we need to pay at least 3000NZdollars plus others fees to the barrister to work in our application.
I find quite complex the process to obtain the working Visa or the permanent resistance, and I have been in contact with some recruiters firms, and all said we need working visa to be consider in the selections process.
I would like to know if this is the correct way to obtain the Visa or if there are other alternatives?
I hope some one can help us to find some clear ideas to how move forward.
Thank you, Jesus

Put simply, the process you have mentioned is the only process. to be able to get the necessary visas or permits.

GuestPoster526 Guest

0POSTS

10 years ago

#37

Hi all!
My name is Artem, I'm web developer from Kiev.
Me and my wife are going to move to New Zealand in a year.

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victorio B Martin Member

1POSTS

10 years ago

#38

Hi Jesus,

Te recomiendo que vallas a la embajada de Nueva Zelanda y preguntes alli por el proceso, yo creo que lo puedes hacer sin un barrister, y que el resultado sera el mismo.

Saludos,

Victorio

stumpy Laos Expert

18028POSTS

10 years ago

#39

victorio B Martin wrote:
Hi Jesus,

Te recomiendo que vallas a la embajada de Nueva Zelanda y preguntes alli por el proceso, yo creo que lo puedes hacer sin un barrister, y que el resultado sera el mismo.

Saludos,

Victorio

ENGLISH please as this is an Anglophone forum
Thank you