Graham
@gbimmigration
South African expat in New Zealand
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About me
South African
Lives in Auckland
Registration: 22 September 2013
Traffic in New Zealand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in New Zealand, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people ...
When i arrived in Auckland in 2003/4 the traffic into Auckland was considered bad but really was just heavy into Auckland central. However, in the 15 years since it has become much worse now it's heavy into and out of city centre and for much ... Read More
New Zealand's most expensive cities
Queenstown and Auckland by a country mile then probably Wellington. Queenstown is holiday and workers are tourism hospitality related but no cheap accommodation. Auckland and Wellington are work related followed by Hamilton and Christchurch and ... Read More
Paying bills in New Zealand
Direct credit if they provide a bank account number; bill payment if you have a bank number and want to keep reference details same each time (ie you just change amount each payment) and with bigger suppliers you won't need bank account number ... Read More
Recognition of foreign qualifications in New Zealand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Were your professional qualifications recognised in New Zealand? What country did you complete your qualifications in? What profession are you in? Did you have to go through any formalities to get your qualifications ...
There is an INZ list of recognised qualifications and if not listed require NZQA assessment and certain professions like medical and engineering require professional body registration. Once in the job market it will depend on your work experience ... Read More
Speaking Maori in New Zealand by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Māori is essential for a successful integration in New Zealand. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Māori? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...
Never really a requirement for work unless maybe an Iwi, Government or Council role when it may be useful. Many Maori don't speak it and unless it's a Maori immersion school it's not even a school requirement. So definitely not required ... Read More
Keeping up with the news in New Zealand
NZ Herald is major print newspaper with good app and digital content. Stuff.co.nz also major digital. One and Three TV news both have apps and on demand digital content. To be honest local news is unexciting if you come from a country like South ... Read More
Help/Advice Needed about relocation to NZ by lmclmf2009
Hello Everyone, I was hoping you could offer some advice to us. My husband, myself and our 7 year old daughter are considering a move to NZ in the next year or so. We are from the U.S. but currently reside in the Dominican Republic. We had a few ...
To find out about jobs available check out www.seek.com or www.trademe.co.nz as these are the most widely used internet job sites in NZ. Trade me is very useful for checking properties in various areas. Use expat forums and google maps for comments ... Read More
study visa delay by kumar param
Hi I`ve applied study visa for graduate diploma a month back under IPP category through an agent but no update on my application till date,though it takes only two week uippr ipp category. What to do?
If your agent is a licensed immigration advisor then they should have presented you with a client agreement which would specify when they will contact you in the process. You should pressurise them for an answer to ensure that they are making ... Read More
getting my russian partner in...?
Hi yes feel free to email me on gbimmigration@mail.com It would be good to see her education and skills etc. Cheers Read More
South Africa to New Zealand by Kimmitee
I have never been on this site and just wanted to start chatting to some South African's about the big move to New Zealand. We have never even been on holiday to New Zealand and are currently in the process of getting all our documents together and ...
Hi, I live on the North Shore of Auckland and I emigrated in 2003 with my wife and 4 kids, 3 of whom are now married and I have 2 "kiwi" grandkids. My youngest grandchild turned 1 in March so I can help with any kiddy queries too by just asking my ... Read More
precautions while applying immigration by phania
What are the precautions to be taken while applying newzealand immigration?.
You can investigate the options yourself on the INZ website and do it yourself if you feel confident. If you decide to use the services of an adviser they must be licensed or INZ will not deal with them. You can check on the IAA website if they are ... Read More
live and work in Newzealand
It is difficult to assess your situation on the few facts you have provided but if you intend applying under the SMC (Skilled Migrant Category) you will need to have your academic degree assessed by NZQA to see if it is recognised in NZ. Unless it ... Read More
spouse visa by saima38
iam applying for masters degree in NZ university aukland can any one guide me wether ill get spouse visa for my husband easily??????????????
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/worktemporarily/requirements/Familystream.htm Your partner holds a New Zealand student visa You must be in a genuine and stable relationship with your partner and they must hold a New Zealand ... Read More
getting my russian partner in...?
This is a duplicate of another post you posted.... Are you planning to marry or live together soon? At some point the partnership visa will be your best option if she can;t apply in her own right based on skills and at that time you will need to ... Read More
Places to visit in Cape Town by Julie
Hi, For the ones living in Cape Town, what would you suggest to discover the region? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Cape Town, the tourist sites? How to visit the ...
Cape Town has major tourist attractions - stunning world class beaches and beach restaurants around Camps Bay and Clifton. Vibrant night life in the city centre (stick to crowded tourist areas) and the world famous V&A Waterfront (very safe). It has ... Read More
Reverse Culture Shock by Guesposter58
Hmm. All last week I was back in the UK (mixing some work, with a short break). The last time I was back there was in November last year, and also the previous August. One thing I noticed this time though was I seemed to be suffering more from ...
I moved to NZ from SA 10 years ago and longed for SA tastes and flavours. Fortunately where I stay has a lot of SA products but when I went back I found that my tastes had changed a bit and some of the things I longed for were not as satisfying. ... Read More
bringing spouse on temporary partnership visa by sprajeesh
Hi I am an Indian and I recently got a job and moved to Wellington 3 weeks before. I am holding a work towards visa with a validity for upto 30 months. I am married and due to financial circumstances, thought of going down, settle and bring my wife ...
If your marriage is genuine then you should be okay. The INZ application form will also have an guide to completing the form and will include all the supporting evidence they require. If you have lived together for more than a year and have a ... Read More
enlighting me more about nz?
What do you want to know? Be more specific please. Read More
living permanent in new zealand
Hi you have not provided enough information to assist. You can visit and possibly extend a visitors visa but INZ will want to see you are a genuine visitor. You can check available jobs in the popular Seek website and you will easily see if your ... Read More
NZ Immigration from India
Hi, you should be able to get a visitors visa if you can show INZ you are a genuine visitor. You are entitled to visit family and friends but of course INZ may realise your intentions and want certainty that you are a visitor and don't just plan to ... Read More