Michelle
@Michelle De Wet
South African expat in New Zealand
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About me
South African
Lives in Auckland
Speaks English, Afrikaans
Registration: 26 April 2011
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In retrospect, would you move again to New Zealand? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in New Zealand, would you heartily say "letÂ’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do ...
Yes I would definitely do it again, this time just sooner. Read More
Adapting to the climate in New Zealand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to New Zealand is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of New Zealand? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
I don't have a big problem with the climate. In the winter months we take a long weekend and go to the snow either Queenstown, Ohakune or Hanmer Springs. In the winter we take our long holiday and go where it is warmer, America, Europe Australia. 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 Thorsiepa, Good luck on the immigration. It is very stressful but 100%worthwhile.Regarding your dog. Friends of ours did it in April this year and all went well with their 2 jack russels. They said they would do it again. If you are going to ... Read More
Saffers in NZ- pros and cons ! by EviSA2NZ
Greetings ! Kia Ora ! Goie Dag ! Sabona !~ Been in NZ 3 years on 14th July ! What a journey. Our scenario is different as we oldies are the trailblazers ! Much harder as we don't meet friends via our kids as one does if one arrives with school ...
Hi, We have been in New Zealand for 2 years now and love every moment of it. We live on the North Shore among all the SA's but I have lovely Kiwi friends as well as SA friends. I find that the Kiwis are very reserved people and dont let you easily ... 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 ...
We brought all our furniture with, but not our vehicles and no white wear and no beds. you can find everything you need in New Zealand. 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 ...
There is a large variety of fresh vegetables and grocery items. A lot more than where I come from. And the education is one of the best in the world. Read More