Bongakele Dube was recommended Migration Associates’ services via a friend. Having already secured a job offer he required Migration Associates’ help with getting the correct visa., with the view to live in New Zealand permanently in the future.

Hardus Cotzee was aware of the demand for construction and project managers in the NZ construction market but found it difficult to tie down a job from South Africa. He got in touch with Migration Associates and they made the process painless, allowing him to focus on all the other items ‘nobody tells you about’.

The Adamson’s already had two sons living in New Zealand and when they retired they decided to visit them in Christchurch. On the plane on the way home Trevor said to Joan, "Next time we come out here I am not going home"!

Melanie’s partner was a Kiwi that she’d met in the UK. They decided the time was right to make the move back to New Zealand for a better quality of life to raise a family.

Disheartened with the quality of life and overcrowdedness of the UK, the Griffins started to consider emigrating down under. Initially interested in Australia, they changed their mind when the process seemed overcomplicated, but after a talk about New Zealand from Borey, they were blown away…

Diane and Colin had long been fascinated with New Zealand. With family in NZ they decided to take the ‘trip of a lifetime’ and saw that it was as good as they hoped it would be. Three weeks touring both islands showed them it was the place for them!

Carpenter & Joiner Tim was on a freezing cold building site in January in the north of England reading a article in the paper about migrating to New Zealand. He signed up for a This is New Zealand Seminar in Manchester to find out more information on emigrating, and began the process.

Eduard and Mia were certain they wanted to make NZ their home, their determination and hard work paid off and they have made their dream come true with a little help from Migration Associates.

Migration Associates assisted Mandy and her husband to come to New Zealand. When circumstances took a sudden turn for the worse Migration Associates were available to liaise and advocate on her behalf with Immigration New Zealand, provide crucial visa advice and assistance along the way.

Ceiling Fixer Andy had heard of the demand for his skills in New Zealand and decided to attend a This Is New Zealand Seminar to find out more. After a successful interview, it wasn’t long before he was in NZ on a Work Visa! Now Andy has a Permanent Residency Visa, and he tells us all about his journey…

Executive Assistant Nicola and Carpenter Kent had dreamed of finding a better work-life balance down under, and after attending various shows their sights set on New Zealand. With a job offer in place, their journey began...

Excavator Operator and Truck Driver Steven Hughes wanted a change of scenery, so contacted Migration Associates about working in New Zealand. With the help of New Zealand Skills In Demand, an interview was set up with an employer...

South African’s Liza and Trevor already had family in New Zealand, With their son then aged 2 they felt New Zealand offered more opportunities to him. They attended a Webinar to find out more and are now living and working in Wattle Down, New Zealand.

Lisa and Peter visited New Zealand for a ‘once in a lifetime’ touring holiday in March 2010, and fell in love with the country. They returned a few years later to confirm their feelings, and began the process of the move, which included attending on of our Seminars.

Gary went to New Zealand on an essential skills work visa which allowed him 3 years to live and work in New Zealand.

Working long hours at stressful jobs in the UK, Construction Project Manager Roger and Hairdresser Lorna were finding it difficult to find quality family time, and began seeking a better work-life balance. They spoke to Borey Chum at Migration Associates – it was then that they were able to plan a new life in New Zealand. 

New Zealand appealed to Adam and Hannah for the work life balance, better job prospects and opportunities, as well as the better climate. They attended a TINZ Seminar in Manchester and began the process of applying for a work visa for Adam.

“If you like friendly, down to earth people, enjoy quiet roads and stunning scenery, and are prepared to join in with your community, then you will “get” New Zealand, just as we have!”

The Kotze family had been considering New Zealand to build a better life for their kids. They saw the Webinar advertised on Facebook, signed up and 'attended' the session. With good advice from Migration Associates, they were able to move on a 5 year work visa.

Administrator Jade & Carpenter Joe had always wanted to travel the world. After attending a Down Under Live show and meeting Migration Associates and New Zealand Skills in Demand, they settled on the idea of migrating to New Zealand. Nine months later after Joe had secured a job, the couple were living in Christchurch. 

Lyndsey Brooks, a Veterinary Nurse, and her family began considering the idea of living somewhere other than the UK. They were looking for an improved lifestyle, a better climate and to get away from the ‘rat race’, and settled on the idea of New Zealand.  In her own words, Lyndsey talks about her decision making process, visas, job hunting, and how the family are finally living the dream.

People from all over the UK are seizing the unique opportunity to start a new life in New Zealand, and helping rebuild Christchurch to its former vibrancy after the devastation of the earthquake in 2010. This is the story of Carpenter Steven and his family, and how they are planning on buying a plot of land and building their dream home in New Zealand.

New Zealand Skills in Demand specialise in matching skilled individuals from around the world into positions with New Zealand organisations, across a multitude of sectors. Here, they explain the types of roles that are in high demand in New Zealand, and the government’s plans to help build a great lifestyle for skilled migrants who seek a New Zealand lifestyle. 

After Johnathan and Gwyneth’s daughter Anna took a job in Wellington New Zealand, the couple were faced with the prospect of not seeing their children (or grandchildren) regularly. After a 3 week visit to the country, they began investigating also moving to New Zealand. 

Joanne and her husband Scott, a Quantity Surveyor, loved to travel and regularly spoke about experiencing life outside the UK. After a few tough years during the recession, the couple decided the time was right to explore their opportunities.

More young people than ever are packing their backpacks and travelling to New Zealand for a year’s working holiday. This visa scheme allows young people to spend 12 months working in the country, giving a perfect opportunity to get a taste of New Zealand life.

With two sons already living in New Zealand, Nick Shaw and his wife had been making trips to New Zealand frequently, and decided it was time to join his family permanently.

Scaffolder Keith heard about the work opportunities in New Zealand and decided to research more. They could see that the lifestyle for them and their young children in NZ would be the complete opposite from what they had in the UK.

Ries first wanted to come to New Zealand as he had read an article on it and seen photos, plus he’d already been to New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa, so he decided to make a permanent move.

Peggy had previously studied at Canterbury University, NZ, where she had met her partner Callum. She set out to extend her working holiday visa to a work visa based on partnership, where she had to prove the authenticity of her relationship.