CarrieShaneRobinson
South African expat in New Zealand
Forum posts
3
About me
South African
Lives in Taupo
Registration: 07 July 2014
Activity
Retiring to NZ - How is the life over there? by Labradora
Hello, new member here. We have an only child in NZ who wants us to go over there under a Tier one. We are eligible and meet the criteria. Just a little concerned as to what life is like for the over60's there. We can manage private healthcare ...
Hi We moved to NZ 3 years ago and are in the process of bring over my in-laws & my parents. Just so that you know, NZ like most 1st world countries is facing an aging population. Many councils are working on ways to accommodate this. We live ... Read More
Age restrictions and salaries by DavyK
Hi,just wanted to know if i could get into NZ easily,il be 54 in October,im a qualified Mechanical Fitter and Turner and have 30 years experience in my trade.Which areas are child friendly with good schools and alot of foreigners mainly ...
Hi The age cut-off for getting a work visa is 55. From memory, Fitter & Turner is on the skills shortage list but you may have to write an entrance exam here, depending on where you are coming from. My husband is in a similar industry. Most ... Read More
New members of the New Zealand forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the New Zealand forum? DonÂ’t 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 ...
Hi there My family and I left JHB three years ago to moved to NZ and we love being here. We first moved to Dunedin because of employment but as soon as we had PR we moved to Taupo where it is MUCH warmer. Taupo is home and we have settled in well ... Read More