SA Tiger
South African expat in New Zealand
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Registration: 10 January 2011
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Help: Auckland Accomodation by Eliza83
Hi , I am planning to move to Auckland,NZ this june to join for PG course from Unitec. I am coming with my husband and our baby girl(1.5 years old). I will be going for studies and my husband is coming under family stream work visa. He will be ...
Do yourself a favour. Do not take a place that you haven't viewed in person.... Because the picture might seem perfect, however in reality ... ??? I am a landlord myself ... I wouldn't rent a one bedroom to a family of 3 purely because of the ... Read More
cost of living for a family of 5 by faisalnaik
Hi everyone, Currently reside in Pakistan and planning to move there as soon as I get a decision on my NZ residence application with INZ. Hows the daily cost of living for a family of 5? I believe it varies from North to South Islands. Probably ...
Faisal, Aslm to you. Not sure about south Island. However on the North Island, roughly half your salary will go towards your accommodation. Here is plenty Halal butchers, but not so much Halal fast food placers. Halal "goods" are a bit more ... Read More
South Africa to New Zealand by Artaz
My family and I moved out from South Africa to New Zealand almost 3 years ago now. We all love it here and have no intention of moving back to SA. I did make one HUGE mistake with the move though, and that was to use a immigration service. This ...
Hey buddy ... We (2 adults and 3 kids) came in March 2011 also from cape town. Work for an accredited company. Had 2 interviews via internet and 2 more after we landed (yes same company). Paid for our own relocation, flight accommodation etc. ... Read More
Questions, questions?... by Shan924
My family is moving to nz, Palmerston north area in January. There are four of us, my husband, two children, 6 and 8, and me. What should we bring from home that may not be available to us there. Any information would be helpful. Should we ship a ...
Hi For me ... the one thing I miss that I thought would be available here is a bean bag (microwave), here they have hot water bottles and heathers etc... but I soooooo miss my microwave bean bag! We never brought over any furniture... Although I ... Read More
New to NZ by citybank
Hi, I am planning to move to Auckland in Dec this year. I would appreciate some info on renting a 2 br flat for myself and the family, idelaly in manukau area.Any suggestions? Also what is the job market for teachers like? I will have NZ ...
Hi... Although rental properties are freely available, finding a good one is of utmost importance... Please bare in mind it is not at all rosy finding a place to live when: you have no references (credit or personal) I found this extremely ... Read More
Process of family Visa when husband gets a job in NZ by Ash-pk
Hya, My husband got a job in wellington, he'll apply for his work visa as soon as the company send the contract and other papers. But what we don't understand is how will the family Visa's be proceed.I have two kids and we want to travel together. ...
Hi I am not an immigration consultant - however, I can give you some insight as I have gone through a similar situation 3months ago. You can either process your husbands visa alone or you can process the families visa together. However, once you ... Read More
South Africa to New Zealand by Artaz
My family and I moved out from South Africa to New Zealand almost 3 years ago now. We all love it here and have no intention of moving back to SA. I did make one HUGE mistake with the move though, and that was to use a immigration service. This ...
Hi Artaz Are NZ employers willing to process the necessary paper work for permits etc. Im prepared to come over (my own expense) for interviews (havent had any success applying for jobs online)and hoping when i do get an offer the employer doesnt ... Read More