New members of the New Zealand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022

Hi.

I'm Scott and although I was born in Wellington, I was whisked away to the UK when I was five to not so sunny Scotland.

With (hopefully) 12 or 13 years to go before early-ish retirement, my thoughts are turning to retiring in New Zealand.  I know it probably seems like a long way off, but I like to have my ducks in a row when thinking about plans, particularly something this big.

I carry both a UK and NZ passports and so I believe my entry and stay in the country isn't a problem.  My significant other, however, is British only and so I need to investigate the implications of that.  She and I are not married, although there's nothing to say that won't change.

I've holidayed in NZ a few times over the last twenty years.

I'm here to try and get as much information as I can and hopefully, with the help of the collective, I can get a grasp of all that's involved.  I have in mind where I'd like to live, but again keen to get the perspective of those already in the country.

I'm quite naïve regarding finances and transfer of pensions, etc. so it would be good to get some advice on that so I don't seem like a total idiot when I go and speak to a financial advisor...

Anyway, Happy New Year to you all and I look forward to interacting with you in the near future.

Thanks for the site and all the info contained there in!

Best

Scott.

Hi Team,

I am Fazlaan from Sri Lanka currently residing in Papua New Guinea.

I would like to move to New Zealand from Papua New Guinea, can anyone help me out?

Fazlaan.
Welcome to the forum.

Do you have a specialist skill?
To move you will need a confirmed job offer and plenty of money to live on for at least 6 months. This will be for rent and food and other living costs.
Not a cheap country to live in.

I suggest you check out the New Zealand Guide located under "Discover" at the top right hand corner of this page.

NZ borders are closed due to Covid-19.

Hi there

We have only just decided to emigrate to New Zealand and am looking for a reputable agency.

Any agencies you personally used, please?

@jlludick

NZ borders are closed due to Covid-19.

Hello,

I'm a software consultant and planning to move NewZealand(Auckland) from UAE. I have been granted Critical purpose visitors work visa due to border exemptions. I am planning to travel NewZealand by end of March 2022.

Hoping that MIQ requirement will end by that time :-) fingers crossed.

Thank you so much for your reply. Are you currently in NZ? How has it been for you?

I have decided to emigrate to New Zealand and am looking for a reputable agency. By profession i am an electrical engineer and worked with many reputed construction company's from last 22-23 years.   

Any agencies you personally used, please share details of approach

Hello there,
We are a french family of 3, who'd like to move to NZ in 2023.
I work in the IT and think it won't be hard for me to get a job, but the main difficulty right now is the visibility on border reopening..
We hope it will be clear shortly.

Hi there,

Looking for any info that can help a decision about moving to New Zealand once things open up again. I was born and live in Zimbabwe, but I'm a British citizen. My parents moved to NZ about 13-15 years ago, so aside from myself and my 18 year old son, none of my family are still in Zim. So thinking ahead, for a change, looking to get any helpful info about moving - visas, work, etc. Been doing some Googling, but any first-hand info would be great!

Thanks!

Hello everyone

am joel from Nigeria civil engineering in construction am eager to relocate to new Zealand to start a new chapter in my careers but i have scouting so many employment chances steel not favored me. I wish any one can be a useful help to my life ,my career would be much greatfull in return

Team,

I am sewwandi from Sri Lanka .

I would like to move to New Zealand from sri lanka, can anyone help me out?

Hello everyone,

Welcome on board !

@Sewwandi, find all the essentials in the Living in New Zealand guide for expats. If you have any question, feel free to ask.

All the best,

Bhavna

How i go to the newzeland with my family

By finding a job/employer who is willing to give you work permit > resident permit > then you can bring your family.

It is very hard to get a shop without qualifications

Not yet I am just planing to come to new Zealand I just wanna know how life is there

Hello Kazzyjef,

Welcome on board !

You may start by reading the different threads of the New Zealand forum and interact with members.

All the best,

Bhavna

@Julien

Hi,

I am Jayashanka Anushan from Sri Lanka. I am a software engineering graduate from London metropolitan university. Currently, I work as a technical officer at a Sri Lankan University and I would like to move to New Zealand for a job opportunity in the IT field.

Thank you,

Jayashanka.

Hello Jayashanka Anushan,

Welcome on board !

Find out how you can move to New Zealand by reading the Living in New Zealand guide for expats. You will a lot of infos about work, visa, formalities and so on.

If you have any question, you may open a new thread on the New Zealand forum so that members and the team can guide you.

All the very best,

Bhavna

Greetings

My name is Uaite Primeiro. I am Mozambican with working experience in the field of higher education. I am also passionate in community development through implementing social and educational projects turned to young adults.

I am available to work in any county of the country.

Regards

Hello Hannah,

Welcome to expat.com!

Feel free to check the New Zealand forum and to ask any questions about the NZ culture.

Members will be glad to help you

Cheers,

Yoginee

Expat.com team