When it comes to moving overseas, there’s so much to consider when choosing where to settle down. Obviously the more practical things come first, such as proximity to schools and career opportunities, however there’s more to life than work! That’s why we’ve found the best areas for every New Zealand lifestyle.
Moving to a new country is a big adventure for most kids – a bigger house, lots of space to play in outside, new places to explore… However, at some point, it is ‘back to school’ time, so you need to be organised in advance to make sure everything goes smoothly. Fortunately, New Zealand’s a relatively simple transition, as education in New Zealand is based on the UK’s system (and there are no real language barriers). Here’s what you need to know about schooling in NZ.
If you’re thinking of making a move to New Zealand with your children, first off – excellent choice! There are a million one reasons to make New Zealand your new home.
Being so isolated from the rest of the world comes with its perks. One being that New Zealand wasn’t as badly struck by the global financial crisis as other nations. Over the course of last year, employment in New Zealand snuck up by 1.2%.
Although the internet is a mighty tool, when it comes to establishing whether a country is the location of your dreams, there are certain things extensive Googling can’t help you with. If you’re planning to upend your family and move them to New Zealand, you need to be as sure as possible it’s the right move for you…and that means visiting, at least once.