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… New Zealand looked to be as far away from Switzerland as possible, but there … soil. Then she began applying for jobs – and showed how keen she was. “In my CV, I mentioned that right now I … migrant category, and in theory I should be able to get a visa with a job offer,” she explains. Enztec was the …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/drawn-by-the-distanceAn extraordinary outdoor life
… Some people travel to Queenstown from the other side of the world to do … back. It’s just an hour away,” she explains. You know, how many people can climb a mountain after work? It doesn’t really get boring. Most Wednesday nights in summer, she and her …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/an-extraordinary-outdoor-lifeA sweet Kiwi Life
… wowed Joth. “It was just stunning. It’s a beautiful place to be, and the sort of place I would like to live and work. … It was my dream to do that,” he says. He was interested in how bees are kept here, and he went to visit to Lindis Honey … life”, adds Joth. “Spend time on your visa application and get it right the first time, because it will just take longer …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-sweet-kiwi-lifeA leap of faith
… met at a Blenheim winery, when both were debating whether to stay in New Zealand. Marlborough’s booming wine industry … the winery’s technology. “I had the joy of deciding how the lab was going to look and that never happens. You … a small town as well. You do have to come up with ways to get out and about, and you do have to plan ahead to go home …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-leap-of-faithGP makes the move from India to Tauranga
… When Sharath Prakash first came to New Zealand from India, it was by chance rather than … “I thought this would be a great opportunity to find out how things were and then take it from there.” He came here on … Zealanders are all about. I could talk to the patients, get an idea of their sense of humour, their way of expressing …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/gp-makes-the-move-from-india-to-taurangaBeaches, barbies and a new lifestyle
… 2012. They decided soon afterwards that it was time to move to New Zealand. It was an appropriate start, the … the right thing to work hard on can be tricky. Many people get stuck in their day-to-day and don’t see what will truly … network was poorly used. Despite that, Nick was surprised how easy it was to get around in Auckland. He was also …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/beaches-barbies-and-a-new-lifestyleA taste of Hawke's Bay
… but food lover Ling Li Teo is right at home. Thanks to its many vineyards and orchards, Hawke’s Bay produces … in NZ as well. “This has been my favourite job of all. I get so much exposure; I meet different people and look at … coast. I nag them to visit me in Hawke’s Bay. I show them how beautiful it is. When she’s not working, Ling Li enjoys …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-taste-of-hawkes-bayBuilding a new life & a new city
… on their list of options – it offered a culture similar to Ireland’s and a great lifestyle for the family. … of a new challenge – a whole new start. “We didn’t know how we were going to feel about the place when we got here.” … we didn't have a car at first.” "The girls are starting to get Kiwi accents and have become more sporty- we're by the …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-new-life-a-new-cityHooked on Christchurch
… He came here expecting to stay for approximately five months – but four-and-a-half … much. So I’m really glad to be back at the office and get some rest finally,” he laughs. After six months here, he … prepared for the best kind of culture shock, though: how friendly and open Kiwis are compared to Czechs, who lived …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/hooked-on-christchurchCreating a second family
… warmth of the welcome she received was quite a contrast to some of the actual temperatures she experienced. “I … cold, it's freezing.” Sarah-Jane was also surprised at how cold and damp many Auckland houses are. “It's something I … for the first few weeks, and I was given a car to get to and from work, until I figured out exactly where I …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/creating-a-second-familyPsychiatrist Vikram moves to New Zealand
… wife, Sharon, and their four children decided it was time to explore living and working outside Britain. After … to be more flexibility here in the way people think. I get the sense that people here are more willing to do what … Settling in Vikram and Sharon have been happy to see how quickly their four children, aged from 21 to seven, have …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-vikram-moves-to-new-zealandLINKZ magazine
… 3.5 MB) LINKZ 72, 2018 Christchurch & Canterbury It's time to explore: Jacques and Aldine's story Your employment rights … You're covered! Helping Asians to understand NZ healthcare How to firesafe your home Download the issue (PDF 6.2 MB) … LINKZ 67, 2017 Wellington region Staying well this Winter Get ready to vote Download the issue (PDF 6 MB) LINKZ 66, …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/linkz-magazineWidening his horizons
… Sometimes, moving to another country does not mean you are unhappy with your … new parts of New Zealand. It has taken him a while to get used to how the Kiwi accent sounds. “You speak fast, and the …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/widening-his-horizonsBuilding a business and a life
… Ying Somumchan is no stranger to studying in foreign countries – she’s done research … IELTS [International English Language Testing System] to get the criteria that they wanted. I took the test four times … Ying says her life has just begun. She is excited about how her career and the business may develop, and the life she …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-business-and-a-lifeEyes on the horizon
… Exploring comes naturally to Yoann Ladroit. As a teenager, he would visit countries … on underwater acoustics (gathering information based on how sound moves through water). He helps to survey fish … cafes. “Every Saturday morning, we go to the market and get some fresh veggies (vegetables). It’s a good way to eat …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/eyes-on-the-horizonDestiny calls
… Kiwis were renowned for their relaxed, casual attitude to life and an uncanny ability to start a party wherever they … in Auckland, a big, fast city that was very difficult to get around without a car. He also misses shopping in his … Dr Chasouris has with a quiet life in the Deep South is how to meet Kiwi girls. “Apart from that there is nothing …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/destiny-calls