

Willow757
American expat in New Zealand
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American
Registration: 14 December 2009
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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 ...

I think you are getting conflicting reports because it all depends on where you come from. Seems like the folks from the UK think the weather is great here. I came from a place that was warm from about April until the end of October. Its sort of ... Read More


Masters Degree in New Zealand by Kristian123
Hello all, I'm from the US, graduating next year from university. I am seriously considering moving to New Zealand to pursue my master's. As I would eventually like to earn my citizenship, what job markets are stable/increasing? Being a science ...

Why would you want to come here to finish your studies when you have so many good universities to choose from there? As for public transport, it would depend on where you live. I myself dont own a car but I happen to live 5 minutes from the bus ... Read More


Hearing impaired child, refused entry even with parents job offer!!! by funkyplummer
Hello we applied for skilled migrant visa's but have been turned down because our son is deaf, my wife had a nursing job offer in dunedin and my son attends mainstream school, has no complications and to all intents and purpose is 'normal'if there ...

After the media got a hold of the story the pressure was on and they were finally granted residency. Here is the link to the story. cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/11/26/australia.down/index.html?eref=rss_world Read More


Hearing impaired child, refused entry even with parents job offer!!! by funkyplummer
Hello we applied for skilled migrant visa's but have been turned down because our son is deaf, my wife had a nursing job offer in dunedin and my son attends mainstream school, has no complications and to all intents and purpose is 'normal'if there ...

I cant answer what your chances are but I think part of the problem is the social welfare system here. Your child having a disability will qualify him for all sorts of government benefits down the road if you stay long enough in NZ. At 16 children ... Read More