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Registering a car and getting a licence in New Zealand

Without a doubt, New Zealand is one of the most stunningly beautiful countries in the world. It’s regularly listed as one of the Best Road Trip Destinations in the world. Therefore, upon touchdown, we don’t blame you for wanting to get behind the wheel to hit the open road and discover for yourself what all the fuss is about. However, before you can do so, there are a couple of hoops you have to jump through to make sure you’re legal. Today, we’re taking a look at the main factors involved in getting you mobile when you move to New Zealand, including transferring your licence and registe

Renting out your New Zealand property

How can you rent out a property in New Zealand? With prices rising again, excellent rental yields and the chance to allow relatives visiting from the UK to use the property, buying a rental property can make sense. This article explains why, how and what you’ll probably pay, and earn, from a New Zealand rental property.

How can you get a New Zealand visa?

The first essential port of call for realising your dreams of moving to New Zealand is conducting research into visas. As everyone’s circumstances are different, it can feel like a complete minefield. However, if you’re getting Today, we’re running you through the options for a New Zealand visa.

What is education in New Zealand like for expats?

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.

Will you earn more in New Zealand?

It’s the 64,000 (New Zealand) dollar question, will moving to New Zealand make you better off? It’s easy to look at basic pay comparisons, but ascertaining real purchasing power is a little more complicated. So we have crunched the numbers to see if you will earn more in New Zealand, or less.