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.
Read MorePeople 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.
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreJoanne 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.
Read MoreMore 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.
Read MoreWith 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.
Read MoreScaffolder 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.
Read MoreRies 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.
Read MorePeggy 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.
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