Guide to New Zealand

This guideline has been assembled by On Arrival New Zealand to provide you with useful insights for you to consider when evaluating whether you wish to move to New Zealand.

It will give you an overview of New Zealand, the job market, the housing market, cost of living, education and our health care system.

Using every possible opportunity to ensure you are well informed about the New Zealand is imperative before you decide to leave your home and move here. This guideline is designed to assist you with some key considerations.

The contents of the guide are as follows:

INTRODUCTION

Why Immigrate to NZ?

Climate

Government

Economy

Immigration Criteria

Skilled/Business Category

Family Sponsored Category

International/Humanitarian Category

Employment

Housing

Considerations for Purchasing a Home

Considerations for Renting

Public Transport

Highway / Road System

Railways

Ferries / Boats

Air Travel

Driving in New Zealand

Buying a Car

Cost of Living

Groceries

Price Guide

Electricity / Gas

Water

Postal Services

Banking / TAX

Banking

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Personal Tax

Healthcare

The Public Health System

What Are You Entitled To?

Your Rights Under The New Zealand Health System

Medical Emergencies

Education

New Zealand School Curriculum

Subjects Taught At New Zealand Schools

National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA)

NCEA Equivalents

International Students

Media

Television

Radio

Newspapers

Magazines

Leisure Activities

Dining Out

Entertainment

IN SUMMARY

This guide is approximately 2.3MB and is available for download as a PDF file.