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… New Zealand When you move countries as a couple – or as a family – the challenges you may face increase. After all, … more people to please. However, you also have more to work with; you have each other for support. So, working together, … it is tough – whether you choose it, or simply have to live with your partner’s choice. And it can be particularly …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/moving-and-the-effect-on-your-relationshipAn international family
… Getting out and about and joining in with things has helped the family to feel part of the community The year before last, … have more control over their lives, like choosing where to live and what to do. “We’d always thought that we would …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/an-international-familyJust the right lifestyle
… A big part of the family discussion about moving centred on a better lifestyle … Canada looked too cold, Australia too big and hot with wildlife that could eat you. In 2007 the family went to … to find work. Armed with a book on the best places to live in Auckland, they toured in a rented car. While visiting …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/just-the-right-lifestyleSkilled and helping others to upskill
… "My mom taught me about faith, hope and love, and I try to live my life by those three things." Laura Keil-Hall Today, … co-founder of the Samoa Business Network (SBN), she works with Auckland Regional Migrant Services, is a member of … children once they turned 18 to take out loans. I saw family and friends bringing in family members, – not long …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/skilled-and-helping-others-to-upskillFamily focus
… Wellington to interview for a Marine Geophysicist vacancy with GNS Science. After only five days in New Zealand the … of the world was Fabio’s job, but a noticeable focus on family life in New Zealand was what really sealed the deal. … felt reassured that things were cheaper and they could live on Fabio’s salary. The sale of their small apartment in …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/family-focusFamily life returns for migrant couple
… “My plan was to come here to live. I have friends who have been here and they told me lots … New Zealand,” Rene Quinones Rene Quinones is a painter with Buildtech’s Christchurch rebuild team and his wife, … 7 and Nicola, 3, have been staying with Christina’s family in the Philippines. The idea of moving to New Zealand …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/family-life-returns-for-migrant-coupleChartered Engineer moves family from UK to Christchurch
… When Peter and Vickie Rickard-Green chose to move their family here from England, they were “hoping to make a change … to ourselves”, says Vickie. They were living in Sheffield with their three daughters, but were concerned about the … back and we’d heard New Zealand was an amazing place to live.” It was also a chance to give their daughters – Mia, …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/chartered-engineer-moves-family-from-uk-to-christchurchBuilding a new life & a new city
… culture similar to Ireland’s and a great lifestyle for the family. Christchurch stood out. It seemed similar to cities in Ireland, and with the rebuild there was going to be a lot of work. There … two years later, Martin, Breffni, Emma, 6, and Molly, 4, live in the seaside suburb of Redcliffs, about 20 minutes’ …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-new-life-a-new-cityA sense of belonging
… “I’m not. Right now my life in New Zealand is great. I live in a lovely seaside community and I am well-connected. … to New Zealand from London in 2014 to be closer to Pete’s family and to give the children “a safer and more carefree … took a break from her career to care for them. At home with two small children, she felt isolated and frustrated. …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-sense-of-belongingNew Horizons, Open Spaces
… When Ian Visagie and his wife Karien started a family, it made them think about where they wanted their … They drew up a shortlist of countries looking for people with Ian’s skills: New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Ireland. … job opportunities were in Auckland, but they were keen to live somewhere more rural. He searched for jobs on the …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/new-horizons-open-spacesFrom skiing to surfing
… who are new to New Zealand look into where they want to live based on their lifestyle " Lindsey Shaw The man she fell in love with is now her New Zealand husband and they live in … New Zealand one day. He was born in Christchurch, but the family moved to Auckland when he was 13, and have been there …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/from-skiing-to-surfingHooked on Northland life
… Sometimes, the little things show you how far your family has come. When the Diers family lived in Johannesburg, … radiologists” – so they could choose which region to live in. Shane arrived in June 2015, three weeks before the rest of the family because of a delay with Milla’s visa. This turned out to be a good thing, as he …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/hooked-on-northland-lifeStructural Engineer moves from Philippines to New Zealand
… After transferring back to the Philippines and reuniting with his wife Loida, Neil worked there for a few years, but … accommodation for six weeks so Neil could look for a family home. The climate took a little getting used to. “I … It’s also quiet compared to the city where we used to live, so they were excited about coming here.” The couple and …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/structural-engineer-moves-from-philippines-to-new-zealandMoved by chance, stayed by choice.
… very good friends, Kiwi and Iranian, we’re still in touch with most of them. It was the best place to live with a baby: lots of coffee groups, very interesting for … returning to Iran. “We wanted a better place for our family, to raise children,” says Mojdeh. Her sister and …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/moved-by-chance-stayed-by-choiceAuckland Libraries: a gateway to a new life
… designer working in an architectural design company, with a family house and family to help care for her young daughter. … says Shivangi. Auckland Libraries' services If you live in Auckland, you are entitled to free membership of …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/auckland-libraries-a-gateway-to-a-new-lifeWidening his horizons
… moving to another country does not mean you are unhappy with your life in your home country – it just means there are … interviews, he got the job. At first, he thought he would live here for 1-2 years, improve his English and visit new … cross-country runs in a park. Being so far away from his family and friends is the most difficult part of living here. …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/widening-his-horizonsOutward Bound
… from Brittany, France, she made a conscious decision to live in a small city. “I was keen to have an experience with less people around, to share strong relationships … finds Skype is vital for keeping up connections with family and friends in France. “If you are out of sight, …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/outward-boundBuilding a supportive community
… was hesitant, and for many months she missed her home and family intensely. She spent a lot of time in tears. But … branch of English Language Partners. “I have morning tea with Leila every Tuesday and she goes to English language … our countries and our families and we are all learning to live with another language. It can be hard.” The …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-supportive-communityFamilies on the move: helping kids cope with migration
… experience. Meanwhile, other children, in the same family, are more affected by the thought of what they will … family, then you do not have to persuade the kids to agree with you. Your job is to help your kids work out how to live well with the move. This may be a completely different …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/families-on-the-move-helping-kids-cope-with-migrationBuilding a good business: The Pacific Stonemason
… built in stone. He’s based in Onehunga where he lives with his wife Sisilia and where the youngest of his seven … and is about to start university. “I never planned to live in New Zealand,” Lemeki says, “but when I came here for the first time to visit my wife’s family, I loved it. The air was clean, the food was good, the …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-good-business-the-pacific-stonemasonGame Developer moves family from USA to Wellington
… need to “shake things up”. He and his wife Jo were living with their two children in Utah, in the United States – in … realised it was time for a change. I wanted to broaden our family’s world view. I wanted our children to think of … one for out-of-town trips. Choosing the right place to live was vital. “It was important to live near a school for …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/game-developer-moves-family-from-usa-to-wellingtonNew heights of happiness
… Singapore-born Fendi Jalalludin and his family dreamed of living in the shadow of mountains – they’ve … Fendi says you must be a millionaire to have a house with a patio, garden or a man cave. “But it is possible here … when we have kids, probably we would come back here to live.” They did just that after Fendi’s military service …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/new-heights-of-happinessPsychiatrist moves from UK to New Zealand
… a big plot and he still cuts the grass,” she says. The family had visited New Zealand a few times while deciding where to live, and on this occasion Ian was here by himself. “Ian sent me an email with lots of pictures – in the middle of night, of course, …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-moves-from-uk-to-new-zealand-0The place they call home
… I grew up in small apartments in Sao Paolo, so to live in here in a house is a massive difference. Another … has the Mt John Observatory, you can see the Milky Way with the naked eye. If you grow up in a city, you never ever … wine," he says. It is difficult being far away from family and friends, adds Marcel, especially because it is not …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/the-place-they-call-homeFinding your Kiwi home
… homes. That might mean opening up the back of their house with French doors to allow better access to the garden, or … may not have wifi. Choose your region Choosing a place to live will involve balancing the kind of lifestyle you want … The most common New Zealand house is a stand-alone single family home built with a timber frame and either timber or …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/finding-your-kiwi-homeCreating a second family
… at home in another country is building up an adopted ‘family’ around you. Sarah-Jane Lye has acquired the nickname … Irish’ from two former flatmates, who are now married with a baby, because “I'm over at their place all the time”, … from work, until I figured out exactly where I wanted to live and what I wanted to buy.” When she arrived in mid-2014, …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/creating-a-second-familyFrom Ireland to Auckland - a seamless transition
… to my Irish skin, and I felt a lot of similarities with New Zealanders,” she says. “I was very lucky as well … Eden’s leafy surroundings. “It’s a really great place to live, lots of good cafés and nice bars,” she explains. “I was … FaceTime and WhatsApp help her stay in touch with family back home. At first she used public transport and …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/from-ireland-to-auckland-a-seamless-transitionPsychiatrist Vikram moves to New Zealand
… After considering several English-speaking countries, the family chose New Zealand. “Sharon and I have a sense of … Vikram came to New Zealand on a work visa and found a job with Nelson Marlborough Health through an agency, Accent … living at the top of the South Island. Vikram and Sharon live in the Marlborough town of Blenheim, which they chose …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-vikram-moves-to-new-zealandLiving life to the full
… Every picture tells a story – and sometimes Joy Yallop’s family jokingly tell her to stop uploading photos to social … Park, where Joy went kayaking and white-water rafting with students. “I also help lead the badminton junior and … January 2017, in the middle of a New Zealand summer. They live in the lively suburb of Kingsland, full of restaurants, …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/living-life-to-the-fullPsychiatrist moves from UK to New Zealand
… career to medicine,” she says. “I was lucky to work with exceptional people but it increasingly felt that … trip a decade ago and decided it was where they wanted to live if they started a family. By 2017, they were living in Manchester with their …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-moves-from-uk-to-new-zealandWorking in New Zealand as a civil engineer
… boys. Jeff’s wife, Amanda, found out she was pregnant with their first son soon after Jeff accepted a job in … from North Carolina was the right move for him and his family – the quality of life, and the range of work … had here is a massive reason why we haven’t gone back to live in the States,” he says. …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/working-in-new-zealand-as-a-civil-engineerA sweet Kiwi Life
… ago, on the encouragement of a friend he played rugby with. So it’s fitting that now Joth works as a beekeeper in … 2011. His sister-in-law is from New Zealand, and his family had lived in Melbourne, Australia for four years when … place to be, and the sort of place I would like to live and work. It was my dream to do that,” he says. He was …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-sweet-kiwi-life