Stories

A New Zealand story: Family life returns for migrant couple

A particularly touching story of a migrant couple from the Philippines and how their hard-working attitude enabled them to bring their 3 children over and live in New Zealand with a resident visa. The Christchurch rebuild has created many job opportunities in various trades. Read out more about this particular experience of moving to New Zealand, browse our “Life in NZ” pages, or sign up to our free Kiwi Essentials New Zealand guide. Or contact us to find out how we can …

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A New Zealand story: A creative life

Even better the second time around! This is what this young American couple found New Zealand to be. After a short work opportunity in Wellington, the couple moved back to the US but the memories of New Zealand’s laid-back life, “by the beach”, was too strong to resist… Mike and Megan therefore decided to make the move more permanent and they are happy as ever, in New Zealand’s bustling “little capital”, Wellington. Read out more about this particular experience of moving …

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A New Zealand story: A marriage of career and lifestyle

Following a honeymoon experience in New Zealand, Ilena and Andrea, from Italy, decided to make a lifetime move and settle in New Zealand. With essential skills on demand, getting a job was straightforward, and they sorted out the paperwork opting for the no-hassle method, using a New Zealand-based immigration adviser. They now live in Rotorua, where they enjoy being close to Nature and the rich local culture. Find out more about this particular experience of moving to New Zealand, browse our …

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A New Zealand story: Full of smiling faces

Paramsothy Jeyakumar (Jeya), once a talented post-graduate student in Palmerston North, shares his family’s story of emigrating to New Zealand from Sri Lanka following his initial experience as a student. “New Zealand had everything we were looking for. No fear, less crime, no corruption, no racism, and equal opportunities for women.” If all these boxes are ticked, it was not easy to settle at first, but Jeya believes that hard work and honesty will see you through, and make you happy. Making …

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A New Zealand story: Just the right lifestyle

Like many other families who decided to move to New Zealand, this family from Manchester, UK, made the move to give their children a better lifestyle. The skilled migrant programme allowed them to get Permanent Residency after several months of paperwork This particular story features an interesting perspective from the children’s point of view too and why they now call New Zealand home. Find out more about this particular experience of moving to New Zealand. You will also find a …

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A New Zealand Story: Family focus

Amongst the many reasons leading people to chose New Zealand as a new home, the quality of life and environment are in the top tier. For this young Italian couple, the focus on family life sealed the deal and it did not take them long to call the Hutt Valley, close to the capital Wellington, their new home, and that of their two young sons. Find out more about this particular experience of moving to New Zealand, browse our “Life in …

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A New Zealand Story: From skiing to surfing

A low key attitude, humble people, and a love for outdoors have lured a young Canadian lady to move to New Zealand and settle in the Auckland region, where her Kiwi husband is stationed. “I would definitely recommend that people who are new to New Zealand look into where they want to live based on their lifestyle” is Lindsey Shaw’s recommendation for a successful migration to New Zealand. While this is paramount, we would like to suggest that you  base …

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A New Zealand story: Beaches, barbies, and a new lifestyle

Another successful story of a young family who changed their life around for the best. They took the plunge and decided move to New Zealand from the UK. A diverse culture, laid-back lifestyle, stunning scenery, great education, or short commuting are only a few of the advantages that New Zealand offers over the UK. “London didn’t offer the same space, quality of life, outdoors focus, safety, quality of education, affordability of homes, or work-life balance prospects.” Methodical preparation can also …

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A New Zealand story: An international family

Career opportunities, a strong local community spirit, and New Zealanders’ unmatched friendliness really tipped the scale in favour of New Zealand when this family decided to move from the UK. “New Zealand is a land of opportunity, and as long as you do your preparation and research then there are a lot of opportunities”, says the mother. Find out more about their particular experience of moving to New Zealand from the UK, browse our “Life in NZ” pages, or sign up …

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A New Zealand story: Surveying new horizons

A young Sri Lankan family has opted for New Zealand for their daughter’s education. After waving options, they decided to make a move to New Zealand as a family and come over with their daughter. With a skill set in demand, their job research was successful and they have been enjoying the low population density in New Zealand. Read their story on New Zealand Now website

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