Auckland best city in the world to live in, a recent study finds

Auckland has been named the most liveable city in the world in 2021 by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). As the global pandemic continues to affect the quality of life globally, New Zealand is thriving. More on CNBZ Over 1 year into the COVID-19 pandemic, its repercussions are still very much felt throughout the world. Yet, New Zealand’s response to the pandemic, by imposing severe restrictions on the country’s borders, has allowed life to go on as normal within the …

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Pavlova recipe

A simple recipe for this Kiwi favourite! INGREDIENTS 6 egg whites 1 pinch of salt 2 cups caster sugar 1½ tsp vinegar 1½ tsp vanilla essence 1½ tsp cornflour whipped cream and fresh fruit for toppings RECIPE ​1. Preheat oven to 150˚C. Line a baking tray with baking paper and draw a 20cm circle on the baking paper. This will be the shape of your creation. 2. Beat the egg whites (electric mixer recommended!) with the salt until stiff, then …

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Christmas Closing Dates 2020

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! New Zealand Shores office will be closed from Tuesday 24th December and will reopen on Monday 6th January 2020. This corresponds to the period that Immigration New Zealand will be closed for its annual shutdown. We wish you all a safe holiday!

Leaf Secure South Africa

Introducing Leaf Secure – financial emigration services Leaf Secure is a South-Africa based company providing financial services to migrants worldwide. “Leaf Secure largely takes the hassle and the risk off moving your funds from South Africa.” Moving funds across country can be difficult. Particularly from places tax law is complex and changing, currency particularly volatile, and cybersecurity a real issue. In business for over 30 years, Leaf Secure helps customers control their currency transfers, resulting in savings and a hassle-free process. …

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August 2019 seminars: meet us in South Africa!

Free migration seminars in South Africa Do not miss out! Register today for our 2-hour FREE seminars in South Africa in August 2019! Attend our FREE group seminars in the following locations If you want to emigrate to New Zealand, or are looking for information and options, then you need to attend our seminar! Sandton Saturday 3 August 2019 | 10am or 2pm Durban Sunday 4 August 2019 | 10am or 2pm Cape Town Saturday 10 August 2019 | 10am …

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New Zealand’s best snorkeling spots, revealed

Amongst the hundreds of things to do when visiting in New Zealand, snorkeling isn’t what initially what springs to mind. Yet, there are truly amazing locations where the water is as clear as tropical islands’, with massive swarms of fish. So much so that the incredible Poor Knights Islands, in Northland, are being considered for World Heritage status. Explore NORTHLAND

New Zealand is the greatest country on Earth

…or at least, that’s what the Brits think! A recent survey in this year’s Telegraph Travel Awards conducted amongst almost 90,000 people in Great Britain revealed that New Zealand has been their favourite country for the last 5 years, with Maldives and South Africa coming 2nd and 3rd, respectively. Wine, outdoor sports, Māori culture, climate, gourmet food and absence of creepy-crawlies make New Zealand a destination of choice to visit and migrate to! Explore New Zealand Take our eligibility assessment!

Surf in New Zealand

New Zealand is well-known for its amazing surfing spots. Rarely is the experience so well captured though, look at these images! Because it’s on our doorstep and we absolutely love it, we would particularly like to recommend Raglan! A small village by the sea shore, 45mn drive from hamilton.

All Whites World Cup playoff against Peru

New Zealand is scheduled to play against Peru in the FIFA football world cup qualifying match on Saturday 11 November 2017 at Westpac Stadium in Wellington. The kick-off is scheduled for 4:15pm NZT. If you are Peruvian and would like to travel to New Zealand to watch this exciting match, you are likely to need a New Zealand visitor visa prior to travelling to New Zealand. New Zealand Shores is running a special promotion to manage your New Zealand visitor …

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FOCUS ON: Taranaki region

Taranaki is now considered the best place to work and buy a home in New Zealand. Are you eligible to move to Taranaki?