markraynes

Hi there,

Me and my partner and 3 kids have consided and want to move to NZ.
We thought about Aus, Canada and US, but what we have heard that NZ is a fantastic place to go and lifestyle will be greatly improved.

Im a HGV class 1 driver, and have been for 10 years. Im 32
My partner is a Carer, looking after the ederly for 6 years and shes a chef currently for 1 year. Shes 26

We have 3 kids, 1, 2 and 5

Im looking for a job were i come home every night not away from home. We looking both to work.
We like the sound of the North island but are flexible where we go.
Any help will be good. I can get msn if anyone needs to chat bout it.

R plan to move is March 2009

We want to Know the process, the chance of getting permannet residents, and wats life like.
We are a little scared of going coz its a big thing to do. but if we dont do it we will never know.

Also im thinking of opening a kiwi bank account from uk and keep putting money in it so its there when we go over. is this possible and good idea.
thanks alot

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Am Loolah

Hi Mark and welcome,

I'm just off to bed coz it's stupid o'clock here, but Marika38 knows plenty about truck drivers and immigrating on that front. Also Kato33 is just about to get to Rotorua where her Hubster is a trucker and she's in that line of work too.

I'd suggest you wait for them to see your thread.

markraynes

ok then thanks and good night

BExpat

Putting money in a Kiwi bank account might be possible - but then you'd have to pay non-resident tax (which is quite a lot) before you manage to organise everything to get to NZ.

markraynes

ok. what if i open a uk currency account in nz dollars. is that possible

BExpat

Wat do you mean by a UK currency account in NZ dollars - so is the account in NZ dollars or not? Either way i think if the account is in NZ it'd be taxed. NZ has really high taxes (not to deter you from coming - it IS a nice country).

markraynes

ok i`ll leave that idea for closer to time

thanks

markraynes

any advice will be grateful recieved

Maz

You might want to have a read of this thread.

happynz

OK.
Interesting. Is your partner a qualified chef meaning certificates and all that jazz?
Young family, huh? I bet they keep you busy.
With both of you working you will need to factor in the cost of childcare while both of you are out making a crust. It will be a significant outlay of money.
Flexibility is always good when making plans.

R plan? Residency plan? Recce plan? Removals plan?
First you need to know that getting permanent residency (PR) based on truck driving doesn't look good. Sure, HGV drivers are on the immediate skills shortage list, but it appears that as it stands now the New Zealand Immigration Service isn't going to hand out PR based on that job. That sucks, but you ought to know now.

Ah, the process...first you should take a squiz at this http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Catego...nd_Immigration

What's the rush? Opening an account here is easy-peasy.


Good luck.

markraynes

thanks for advice

Marika 38

Hi Mark and family,

you might want to give United Carriers a shout up in Northland, also Hooker Pacific in Napier and ChCh, both accredited companies, if you can get on with them, this would be a very good start.
Will P.m you more details if you like.

markraynes

please email or pm me address and emails and etc. and wat the companys do

thannks

markraynes

any more advice will be great