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How to Move to New Zealand in 31 Easy Steps
Have you always wanted to move to New Zealand?
The land of Lord of the Rings, sheep, mountains, lakes, milk and honey. New Zealand has friendly people, excellent education, and universal healthcare. It's also a land of immigrants: people from all over the world migrate to make their home in New Zealand. Perhaps you are dreaming of making this delightful little country at the end of the South Pacific ocean your new home, too.
But the process can be daunting. Have you looked at all the visa options, gotten overwhelmed and wondered if you should give up your dream? Don't. There's a simple path to residing in New Zealand and this book will show you the way.
The author, her husband, and their two daughters moved to New Zealand in 2012 by sailing their home--a 38-foot sailboat--across the Pacific ocean. They carried their dream of New Zealand residence aboard their small ship. Once they arrived, they successfully navigated the work and residence visa process and are now permanent residents of New Zealand. She tells you exactly how they did it.
In addition to describing the visa process, this book also presents the realities of settling in New Zealand. You'll learn how to:
- find a job
- choose a town to live
- settle in when you arrive
- get your kid(s) enrolled in school
- rent a home
- talk like a Kiwi
- enjoy New Zealand like a local
If you're thinking about moving to New Zealand, read this book first. And then go.
The land of Lord of the Rings, sheep, mountains, lakes, milk and honey. New Zealand has friendly people, excellent education, and universal healthcare. It's also a land of immigrants: people from all over the world migrate to make their home in New Zealand. Perhaps you are dreaming of making this delightful little country at the end of the South Pacific ocean your new home, too.
But the process can be daunting. Have you looked at all the visa options, gotten overwhelmed and wondered if you should give up your dream? Don't. There's a simple path to residing in New Zealand and this book will show you the way.
The author, her husband, and their two daughters moved to New Zealand in 2012 by sailing their home--a 38-foot sailboat--across the Pacific ocean. They carried their dream of New Zealand residence aboard their small ship. Once they arrived, they successfully navigated the work and residence visa process and are now permanent residents of New Zealand. She tells you exactly how they did it.
In addition to describing the visa process, this book also presents the realities of settling in New Zealand. You'll learn how to:
- find a job
- choose a town to live
- settle in when you arrive
- get your kid(s) enrolled in school
- rent a home
- talk like a Kiwi
- enjoy New Zealand like a local
If you're thinking about moving to New Zealand, read this book first. And then go.
- GenresNonfictionTravel
144 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2016
About the author
Sara Dawn Johnson
3 books19 followersI’m a sailor who loves to write stories and make pictures. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, our family of four moved to New Zealand in 2012 by sailing our home across the Pacific Ocean. Visit www.svwondertime.com to read about our family’s journey and our continuing travels in New Zealand.
I especially enjoy writing about traveling with children, sailboat cruising, and all other aspects of life afloat. I also write about what it’s like to do all this while living with Type 1 diabetes. My stories and photos have been published in TheAtlantic.com, Cruising World, Blue Water Sailing, Pacific Yachting, Latitude 38, 48 North and more.
I especially enjoy writing about traveling with children, sailboat cruising, and all other aspects of life afloat. I also write about what it’s like to do all this while living with Type 1 diabetes. My stories and photos have been published in TheAtlantic.com, Cruising World, Blue Water Sailing, Pacific Yachting, Latitude 38, 48 North and more.
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December 10, 2019
I liked the step by step instruction, everything is clear and on point. Worth reading. But, at my personal point of view, it is not enough to read a book when planning a move. I have hired a reliable moving company https://moving-me.com/ and wasn't mistaken. They made my day. I also found a lot of useful information on youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS4p...
Wish everybody good luck with their move to a new life.
Wish everybody good luck with their move to a new life.
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