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Articles About Life in New Zealand
New Zealand ranks #1 in work/life balance in new expat survey
It's hard to find people who've visited New Zealand and haven't at least briefly considered moving there, and a recent survey shows that those who do tend to be quite happy about the decision. New Zealand actually ranked #1 in several key categories of global expats, but one that stands out as very imporant is the "work/life balance." The HSBC [...]
Navigating the Cities of New Zealand
Auckland Auckland is New Zealand's largest urban area, with a population of over 1.3 million. Approximately 31% of New Zealand lives around Auckland. This city also has the highest Polynesian population out of any city on earth. It is a cosmopolitan, diverse city that is often ranked as one of the most livable places on earth. Auckland is [...]
Learning the Social Customs of New Zealand
In New Zealand, approximately three-quarters of the country's population is New Zealand European, and about one-tenth is Maori, the native society. There are also some sects of other Europeans, Pacific Islanders and Asians, among others. There are three official languages: English, Maori and New Zealand sign language. English is used in most [...]
Navigating the Forest Parks of New Zealand
Mount Richmond Forest Park Mount Richmond Forest Park is located in the northern part of South Island, partially by the city of Nelson. It is a large park with an area of 166,000 hectares, and it stretches along the backbone of the Mount Richmond Range, going from Saint Arnaud to the coast. Over 80% of this park is very dense forest, and there [...]
Navigating the Volcanoes of New Zealand
New Zealand is famous for its many volcanoes. These volcanoes have formed much of the geology of the country, especially in North Island. Though scenic, they can be dangerous, and their eruptions have caused many deaths. There are also many inactive volcanic regions that have formed some of the most beautiful parts of the country. Taupo Volcanic [...]
Exploring the Beaches of New Zealand
Cooper's Beach Located on the Northland, Cooper's Beach is a little township that is situated between two Maori settlements, and has an excellent stretch of golden sand. Beach-goers can also cool off in the shade from the red-emblazoned pohutukawa trees. Waiheke Island: Onetangi Bay Onetangi Bay is a large bay on the northern part of [...]
The Best Country for a British Expat
Where is the best place to live as a British expat? Anywhere within a three hour flight to the UK it would seem. According to research by Alliance & Leicester International an expat in France can expect approximately ten friends or family to visit from Britain every year. Expats in Spain and Holland will have around eight visits a year. [...]
Navigating the Lakes of New Zealand
Lake Taupo Lake Taupo is the biggest lake in New Zealand, and is also the largest freshwater lake of Oceania. It is located in Waikato, and is 616 square kilometers (238 square miles) in size, which is about the size of Singapore. There are many trout fisheries in Lake Taupo, and they have recently introduced brown trout and rainbow trout. It is [...]
Navigating the Neighborhoods of Auckland, New Zealand
Many people dream of picking up their lives and becoming expats in New Zealand for its isolation and natural purity. Auckland is an important metropolitan area of New Zealand, and has many different neighborhoods to live in, according to one's lifestyle. South Auckland Called Manukau City, this is the more Polynesian and Maori part of town, and is [...]
Language and Slang in New Zealand
New Zealand is part of the English-speaking world, but is a very isolated country. It is sparsely populated, mostly consisting of descendents of Europeans colonists, but native Maori culture is influential on the greater society. There are also some communities of Asians. English is the universal language in New Zealand, but many people speak [...]
Countries with the Lowest Population Density
If you are looking to move somewhere that has tons of space, or you are not looking to interact with lots of people, here are some great countries! Bolivia Population density: 8 per square kilometer Population: 8,857,900 Land area: 1,098,580 square kilometers This is a landlocked country in South America. It has a multiethnic population, but there [...]
The World’s Best Airports
When traveling or moving, nobody wants to spend a good deal of their time in the airport. However, it is good to know which airports are better than others to prepare for your journey. These airports were surveyed by the Airport Service Quality Survey by the Geneva-based Airports Council International. Surveys were distributed to over 200,000 [...]
Monday Escape: Hamilton, New Zealand
Hamilton is one of the fastest growing regions in New Zealand, having gone from a mild-mannered rural region to one of the north island's trendiest scenes in a short time. Its booming economy has earned the area the nickname of: "Hamiltron: city of the future." The Waikato River flows through the heart of the urban center, which today is a [...]
6 Reasons To Hire An Expat Coach
Ed: The following is a guest post by Emmanuelle Archer, a French expat living in Canada. As a coach and consultant, she works with expats, diplomats and accompanying spouses to help them live their expat lives to the fullest. Emmanuelle’s focus is on addressing the emotional and motivational aspects of expatriation through her company, Winning [...]
Ecomigration: Get Green by Becoming an Expat
In today's difficult times, with the plummeting economy, jobs drying up and opportunities waning, there's an endless list of reasons to relocate to somewhere that offers a brighter future. Here's another reason: global warming. That's what Adam Fier and family decided before packing up and moving to New Zealand, according to the Washington [...]
Latest New Zealand Real Estate Listings
2860 Cessna Way - Wellington Aero Club $1999000
This beautiful 6 bedroom, 6 bath elegantly appointed home is a must see. The gracious and expansive layout is perfectly suited to accommodate two families, or live-in nanny, or grooms quarters![...]
Roomy 4-bedroom 2-bath family home (Putaruru) $249000 4bd
This home is set back from the road at the end of a cul-de-sac street. All bedrooms are large and receive plenty of natural and sunshine. The home is split level with the master bedroom on the[...]
Immaculate home on Lifestyle Block (Drury, Papakura) $799000 3bd
Location: 806 Ponga Rd, Drury, Papakura, Auckland Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Property type: Lifestyle block Floor area: 235m2 Land area: 19000m2 Double internal plus double carport Surrou[...]
Lifestyle-Kiwifruit Property (South Auckland) $1150000
LIFESTYLE & INCOME $NZ1,150,000 approx: $US670,000 6.5ha PUKEKAWA, South Auckland 2.2 canopy ha green kiwifruit, recently converted to Agbeam pergola 18500 trays 2006, 16200 trays 2007, 19913 t[...]
Lifestyle Block at 806 Ponga Road (Drury) $799000 3bd
Home on acreage. Located on a Lifestyle Block at 806 Ponga Rd, Drury, Papakura, Auckland The home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Floor area: 235m2 Land area: 19000m2 -Double internal garage[...]
