MOVING TO NEW ZELAND
About Moving To New Zealand
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About Moving To New Zealand
The Pacific Ocean island country of New Zealand is in the Southern Hemisphere of the earth and lies between 34 and 46 degrees of latitude south. Given its small land mass as compared to the expanse of the Pacific Ocean around this island, the seasonal variations in New Zealand’s weather are very mild. The nearest large neighbor is Australia which is 1500 kilometers or 930 miles to the west. Further south across the Southern Ocean lies the frozen desert continent of Antarctica, 2200 kilometers or 1350miles away. Furthermore, it lies very near the International Date Line, to its west, and hence the time zone of GMT +12.
New Zealand consists essentially of two large islands, namely the North Island and South Island, along with numerous smaller ones, of which Stewart Island is the largest and often referred to as the ‘third island'. The North and South Islands are separated by the 32 kilometer or 20mile wide water passage known as the Cook Strait. To the north and east of the island group lies the Pacific Ocean, and between these islands and Australia lies the Tasman Sea. The total land area is 270,535 square kilometers or 104,453 square miles, which is about the size of the United Kingdom. While the North Island has a warm mild climate, which is almost sub-tropical in the extreme north, the South Island receives a lot of rainfall and is much colder due to the Southern Alps. The North Island is volcanically active with a central plateau, while the South Island has the high snow covered mountain peaks and glaciers of the Southern Alps, a range running almost 500 kilometers or 300miles along the Island. The largest inland stretch of water is Lake Taupo also on North Island (607 square kilometers or 235 square miles), the longest river is the Waikato on North Island (425 Km or 264 miles) and the highest point in this country is Mount Cook on South Island (3754 meters or 12316 feet). More than 75% of New Zealand is at an altitude of 200metres or more above sea level.
The country's capital is Wellington. It currently has a population of 4 million, with more than 80% of its population residing in cities. The country’s currency is the New Zealand Dollar also known as the NZD. As with other aspects, the allocation of holidays each year is also a streamlined process and there are 11 public holidays, also known as statutory holidays provided under the Holidays Act passed in the year 2003 which lists the holidays, but does not generally set dates for them. Important days among these are Labor Day in October, Queen’s Birthday in June, Anzac Day in April and Waitangi Day in February, apart from the regular New Year and the day after, Good Friday, Easter, Christmas and Boxing Day holidays. In addition to this, depending on the province you are in, there is a holiday on the anniversary day of that particular province.
New Zealand is a democracy with a multi party system and there also exists a constitutional monarchy with a legislative house known as the House of Representatives which has 120 members. The head of the state is the British Monarch Queen Elizabeth, who is represented by the Governor General, while the head of government is the Prime Minister. New Zealand is a member state of the British Commonwealth, and has close ties with Australia.
New Zealand has to it, the credit of bringing about a revolution in terms of giving women equal rights; it was the first sovereign state to give votes to women in the year 1893. They also boast of a culture that promotes equal opportunities and lack of sexual discrimination. Free education and medical healthcare for children and adults alike are provided by the government with the aid of social activist groups.
For ease of locating places, especially for tourists, the country has been divided into 24 regions, each of which are famed for one quality or the other; they have it all ranging from urban cities with a thriving night-life to rustic country sides, serene beaches to rocky mountainous landscapes, volcanoes and gushing geysers to snow clad mountains. It also is an area of great seismic activity.
Land use in New Zealand is predominantly occupied by meadows and pastures that take up almost 50% of the total land area; of the area remaining, approximately30% is forested while another 15% is agricultural and under permanent cultivation. Farms that grow sheep and cattle cover a substantial area and these domestic animals graze on the rich farmland across the two islands. New Zealand’s amazing landscapes, lush forests, awesome wildlife and beautiful climate make it a haven for many outdoor activities, and an ideal place to unwind making it one of the most popular tourist destinations of the world. There and fourteen national parks protecting New Zealand’s precious natural assets, many of which are endangered species. The Kiwi which is New Zealand’s national bird is found exclusively here; equally famous is the country’s Kiwi fruit which is exported in large numbers.
After this amazing round-up of what this island country is all about, there would be many of readers contemplating relocating to New Zealand.
New Zealand is considered by a vast majority as a great place to live and work, or even start a business. And what could be better? The government of New Zealand is looking for people who have the desire, skills and experience to make a difference to the country, by adding value to it. In return what the government offers to you is making a success out of life with a lifestyle that makes it all worthwhile. Added to this, the official website which provides almost every bit of information that one might possibly require in an absolutely orderly and transparent manner is indeed praise-worthy!
The Immigration department has laid down the basic criteria for four of the most common entry options. These entry options are available to people who wish to come to New Zealand to live and work here. They are as follows:
Skilled Migrant
This option provides a chance to make an enormous contribution to an already innovative and responsive New Zealand workforce, if you are suitably qualified and experienced and think they can add value to New Zealand by contributing to the economy and thereby achieve sustainable growth. In order to make it easier for those considering moving to New Zealand, there are a set of criteria listed under the 'Skilled Migrant Category Points Indicator' to calculate the number of points you earn by virtue of your qualifications and work experience apart from other factors. Here are the salient points in this list:
This type of visa applies in case you work in a highly specialized field or have an exceptional talent in sport, culture or fine arts. One who applies for a work permit under the work to residence category visa can work temporarily in New Zealand as a step towards gaining permanent residence here. After two years of having held a Work to Residence visa, you can apply for permanent residence.
Temporary Work Visa
This is a perfect option if you would like to work here for a particular short term event, have a job offer from a New Zealand employer or would simply like to gain some work experience. A chance to go on a working holiday, gain some work experience or just sample life in another country, these are all reasons people come to New Zealand to work temporarily. People wanting to work here for a short time are welcomed aboard since in many cases they bring the skills that are in deficit and can increase the country's capability as a workforce.
Working Holiday
If you are between 18 and 30 years of age and come from one of 23 countries (this list includes the UK and USA among others), this option allows you to travel around New Zealand and take up temporary work. This offer is based on the agreements New Zealand has with these countries to provide the opportunity for its citizens to travel around New Zealand and work temporarily while they are here. A working holiday is a great way to get the real taste of life in New Zealand. In most cases, eligible people will be issued a 12 month visa and depending on which country you come from, there will be specific requirements you will need to meet.
Other options available to gain entry into New Zealand are using Study, Family and Business Visas
In case you are coming to New Zealand to study for a course that would last longer than three months, you will probably need to apply for a Student Visa. Once you arrive in New Zealand on a Student Visa, you are issued a Student Permit which gives you permission to stay in New Zealand temporarily to study. It states the date your permit will expire, the institution at which you are permitted to study and any other conditions of your permit.
In keeping with the country's policy of bringing the family together, there are family visas available to many people already settled in New Zealand and wish their close family to join them, or else family members, often alone, wish to come to New Zealand to be close to relatives. You may apply to come to New Zealand to live if you are sponsored by a family member who is already a New Zealand citizen or resident. This option is available to partners, dependant children, parents or siblings. The various quotas available are Family, Samoan, Pacific Access Category (for Fiji, Tuvalu, Tonga or Kiribati), or Zimbabwe residents.
Moving to New Zealand with the intention of investing here is warmly welcomed. New Zealand has many opportunities to offer, whether you’re looking to gain residence as an investor, or you want to establish a business. It is investors from overseas that build connections with the rest of the world and increase understanding of other countries and cultures. Options like relocating your business here and sending a key employee to set this up are available as well.
On arrival at New Zealand, it is important that you meet the statutory requirements of the Immigration Act passed in 1987. You are required to complete New Zealand Customs Service and other border agency requirements. These include completing a declaration about all the goods that you are bringing with you into the country. Certain goods are prohibited from being brought into New Zealand, while others may require a special entry permit. Some goods may also qualify for exemption from Customs duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST); these include alcohol, tobacco and goods covered by your personal effects concessions. You need to be above 17 years of age to be able to carry in duty free alcohol and tobacco. It is important to know the documents that you will be required to furnish on entry; these are a valid travel document, a completed New Zealand passenger arrival card and in some cases, a visa.
In case you wish to carry more than $NZ10,000 in cash (excluding travelers' checks and credit cards) you are required to declare it. There are special requirements in case you are carrying goods for business purposes or goods belonging to other people. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’ s Quarantine Service provides detailed advice to travelers, importers and transport operators about what items can or cannot be brought into New Zealand. Items which could pose a risk of running into trouble with the customs department include meat and meat products, eggs and egg products, soil, seeds and plants, dairy products, animal products such as wool, hides, hunting trophies, second-hand saddlers, animal remedies, used vehicles, farm machinery some Chinese medicines, and contaminated containers.
The most important aspect of relocating would be that of shipping to New Zealand. Apart from planning ahead as to what household goods you would like to carry along and what you would like to leave behind, it is also important to entrust your life’s savings with a moving agency of repute. Some of the facilities you could look for in an agent who claims to be able to take care of shipping to New Zealand, your valuables would be, lift van packing of shipping items in which large, purpose built, sealed wooden shipping containers totally eliminating individual handling of your shipping belongings in transit; fully comprehensive shipment protection; storage of shipping items in a modern alarmed and customs bonded warehouse; provision of cartons/materials for owner packing of whole/part shipments; air freight shipping services to and from New Zealand - a cost effective option for those last minute items; etc.
Furthermore, when the packers leave your home, you should be given a copy of your numbered and measured Inventory List (enumerating each item or package that you send as well as the contents thereof) since copies of this are to be used by the Agent for Customs Clearance. You can also choose between using either a Sole Use or 'Shared' (or 'Groupage') container, the latter would be more cost effective though. It is always advisable to use the services of a packer who has the means to carefully monitor your shipment, which would enable them to advise you exactly where your shipment is at any given time. Also, the provision for documentation to be downloaded directly from their computer system into the system of their overseas partners is helpful.
Useful links:
General : www.innz.co.nz
Tourism : www.newzealand.com/travel/
Government : www.govt.nz
Seismology. : www.gns.cri.nz
Immigration : www.immigration.govt.nz
New Zealand consists essentially of two large islands, namely the North Island and South Island, along with numerous smaller ones, of which Stewart Island is the largest and often referred to as the ‘third island'. The North and South Islands are separated by the 32 kilometer or 20mile wide water passage known as the Cook Strait. To the north and east of the island group lies the Pacific Ocean, and between these islands and Australia lies the Tasman Sea. The total land area is 270,535 square kilometers or 104,453 square miles, which is about the size of the United Kingdom. While the North Island has a warm mild climate, which is almost sub-tropical in the extreme north, the South Island receives a lot of rainfall and is much colder due to the Southern Alps. The North Island is volcanically active with a central plateau, while the South Island has the high snow covered mountain peaks and glaciers of the Southern Alps, a range running almost 500 kilometers or 300miles along the Island. The largest inland stretch of water is Lake Taupo also on North Island (607 square kilometers or 235 square miles), the longest river is the Waikato on North Island (425 Km or 264 miles) and the highest point in this country is Mount Cook on South Island (3754 meters or 12316 feet). More than 75% of New Zealand is at an altitude of 200metres or more above sea level.
The country's capital is Wellington. It currently has a population of 4 million, with more than 80% of its population residing in cities. The country’s currency is the New Zealand Dollar also known as the NZD. As with other aspects, the allocation of holidays each year is also a streamlined process and there are 11 public holidays, also known as statutory holidays provided under the Holidays Act passed in the year 2003 which lists the holidays, but does not generally set dates for them. Important days among these are Labor Day in October, Queen’s Birthday in June, Anzac Day in April and Waitangi Day in February, apart from the regular New Year and the day after, Good Friday, Easter, Christmas and Boxing Day holidays. In addition to this, depending on the province you are in, there is a holiday on the anniversary day of that particular province.
New Zealand is a democracy with a multi party system and there also exists a constitutional monarchy with a legislative house known as the House of Representatives which has 120 members. The head of the state is the British Monarch Queen Elizabeth, who is represented by the Governor General, while the head of government is the Prime Minister. New Zealand is a member state of the British Commonwealth, and has close ties with Australia.
New Zealand has to it, the credit of bringing about a revolution in terms of giving women equal rights; it was the first sovereign state to give votes to women in the year 1893. They also boast of a culture that promotes equal opportunities and lack of sexual discrimination. Free education and medical healthcare for children and adults alike are provided by the government with the aid of social activist groups.
For ease of locating places, especially for tourists, the country has been divided into 24 regions, each of which are famed for one quality or the other; they have it all ranging from urban cities with a thriving night-life to rustic country sides, serene beaches to rocky mountainous landscapes, volcanoes and gushing geysers to snow clad mountains. It also is an area of great seismic activity.
Land use in New Zealand is predominantly occupied by meadows and pastures that take up almost 50% of the total land area; of the area remaining, approximately30% is forested while another 15% is agricultural and under permanent cultivation. Farms that grow sheep and cattle cover a substantial area and these domestic animals graze on the rich farmland across the two islands. New Zealand’s amazing landscapes, lush forests, awesome wildlife and beautiful climate make it a haven for many outdoor activities, and an ideal place to unwind making it one of the most popular tourist destinations of the world. There and fourteen national parks protecting New Zealand’s precious natural assets, many of which are endangered species. The Kiwi which is New Zealand’s national bird is found exclusively here; equally famous is the country’s Kiwi fruit which is exported in large numbers.
After this amazing round-up of what this island country is all about, there would be many of readers contemplating relocating to New Zealand.
New Zealand is considered by a vast majority as a great place to live and work, or even start a business. And what could be better? The government of New Zealand is looking for people who have the desire, skills and experience to make a difference to the country, by adding value to it. In return what the government offers to you is making a success out of life with a lifestyle that makes it all worthwhile. Added to this, the official website which provides almost every bit of information that one might possibly require in an absolutely orderly and transparent manner is indeed praise-worthy!
The Immigration department has laid down the basic criteria for four of the most common entry options. These entry options are available to people who wish to come to New Zealand to live and work here. They are as follows:
Skilled Migrant
This option provides a chance to make an enormous contribution to an already innovative and responsive New Zealand workforce, if you are suitably qualified and experienced and think they can add value to New Zealand by contributing to the economy and thereby achieve sustainable growth. In order to make it easier for those considering moving to New Zealand, there are a set of criteria listed under the 'Skilled Migrant Category Points Indicator' to calculate the number of points you earn by virtue of your qualifications and work experience apart from other factors. Here are the salient points in this list:
- It is necessary to have a basic or a post-graduate qualification.
- It is advantageous if this is a recognized NZ qualification attained as a result of at least 2 years study in NZ.
- It is important that your skill sets match those that are in short supply in New Zealand, information regarding which is updated at regular intervals on the country’s official website.
- The higher the relevant years of work experience, preferably in New Zealand, the better.
- It is important to be in the productive age group of 20 to 55 years.
- Having a close family member can alter your chances of entry substantially.
- If a partner of spouse intends to accompany you, his or her qualifications and experience matter too.
This type of visa applies in case you work in a highly specialized field or have an exceptional talent in sport, culture or fine arts. One who applies for a work permit under the work to residence category visa can work temporarily in New Zealand as a step towards gaining permanent residence here. After two years of having held a Work to Residence visa, you can apply for permanent residence.
Temporary Work Visa
This is a perfect option if you would like to work here for a particular short term event, have a job offer from a New Zealand employer or would simply like to gain some work experience. A chance to go on a working holiday, gain some work experience or just sample life in another country, these are all reasons people come to New Zealand to work temporarily. People wanting to work here for a short time are welcomed aboard since in many cases they bring the skills that are in deficit and can increase the country's capability as a workforce.
Working Holiday
If you are between 18 and 30 years of age and come from one of 23 countries (this list includes the UK and USA among others), this option allows you to travel around New Zealand and take up temporary work. This offer is based on the agreements New Zealand has with these countries to provide the opportunity for its citizens to travel around New Zealand and work temporarily while they are here. A working holiday is a great way to get the real taste of life in New Zealand. In most cases, eligible people will be issued a 12 month visa and depending on which country you come from, there will be specific requirements you will need to meet.
Other options available to gain entry into New Zealand are using Study, Family and Business Visas
In case you are coming to New Zealand to study for a course that would last longer than three months, you will probably need to apply for a Student Visa. Once you arrive in New Zealand on a Student Visa, you are issued a Student Permit which gives you permission to stay in New Zealand temporarily to study. It states the date your permit will expire, the institution at which you are permitted to study and any other conditions of your permit.
In keeping with the country's policy of bringing the family together, there are family visas available to many people already settled in New Zealand and wish their close family to join them, or else family members, often alone, wish to come to New Zealand to be close to relatives. You may apply to come to New Zealand to live if you are sponsored by a family member who is already a New Zealand citizen or resident. This option is available to partners, dependant children, parents or siblings. The various quotas available are Family, Samoan, Pacific Access Category (for Fiji, Tuvalu, Tonga or Kiribati), or Zimbabwe residents.
Moving to New Zealand with the intention of investing here is warmly welcomed. New Zealand has many opportunities to offer, whether you’re looking to gain residence as an investor, or you want to establish a business. It is investors from overseas that build connections with the rest of the world and increase understanding of other countries and cultures. Options like relocating your business here and sending a key employee to set this up are available as well.
On arrival at New Zealand, it is important that you meet the statutory requirements of the Immigration Act passed in 1987. You are required to complete New Zealand Customs Service and other border agency requirements. These include completing a declaration about all the goods that you are bringing with you into the country. Certain goods are prohibited from being brought into New Zealand, while others may require a special entry permit. Some goods may also qualify for exemption from Customs duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST); these include alcohol, tobacco and goods covered by your personal effects concessions. You need to be above 17 years of age to be able to carry in duty free alcohol and tobacco. It is important to know the documents that you will be required to furnish on entry; these are a valid travel document, a completed New Zealand passenger arrival card and in some cases, a visa.
In case you wish to carry more than $NZ10,000 in cash (excluding travelers' checks and credit cards) you are required to declare it. There are special requirements in case you are carrying goods for business purposes or goods belonging to other people. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’ s Quarantine Service provides detailed advice to travelers, importers and transport operators about what items can or cannot be brought into New Zealand. Items which could pose a risk of running into trouble with the customs department include meat and meat products, eggs and egg products, soil, seeds and plants, dairy products, animal products such as wool, hides, hunting trophies, second-hand saddlers, animal remedies, used vehicles, farm machinery some Chinese medicines, and contaminated containers.
The most important aspect of relocating would be that of shipping to New Zealand. Apart from planning ahead as to what household goods you would like to carry along and what you would like to leave behind, it is also important to entrust your life’s savings with a moving agency of repute. Some of the facilities you could look for in an agent who claims to be able to take care of shipping to New Zealand, your valuables would be, lift van packing of shipping items in which large, purpose built, sealed wooden shipping containers totally eliminating individual handling of your shipping belongings in transit; fully comprehensive shipment protection; storage of shipping items in a modern alarmed and customs bonded warehouse; provision of cartons/materials for owner packing of whole/part shipments; air freight shipping services to and from New Zealand - a cost effective option for those last minute items; etc.
Furthermore, when the packers leave your home, you should be given a copy of your numbered and measured Inventory List (enumerating each item or package that you send as well as the contents thereof) since copies of this are to be used by the Agent for Customs Clearance. You can also choose between using either a Sole Use or 'Shared' (or 'Groupage') container, the latter would be more cost effective though. It is always advisable to use the services of a packer who has the means to carefully monitor your shipment, which would enable them to advise you exactly where your shipment is at any given time. Also, the provision for documentation to be downloaded directly from their computer system into the system of their overseas partners is helpful.
Useful links:
General : www.innz.co.nz
Tourism : www.newzealand.com/travel/
Government : www.govt.nz
Seismology. : www.gns.cri.nz
Immigration : www.immigration.govt.nz
