Dandy Dan

Probably be done before, so apologies if so, but what one bit of advice would you give to someone thinking of emigrating to NZ?

lardyl

sign up here................... (whilst holding a grain of salt.... )

Am Loolah

If they are at the "thinking of" stage - research, research and when in doubt ...

And to remember that it will probably take longer to get sorted than they perhaps hope.

Colin in the middle

Research and spend at least 6 months out here before commiting yourself.

Come out with eyes wide open but be prepared for what you dont expect.

jads

Were all chasing rainbows, we all want better stress free lives, basically we all want to work less and enjoy whats around us now. I reckon to get near that rainbow you have to put yourself through some harsh decisions and shed loads of hard work for about a year once your there.

It does feel good to have that blue sticker in the passport though!
All that cash and research and all they give you is a sticker, oh and you are allowed to spend loads of money in their country!

Will it be a yes or no..............................

Cheers Jads

P2L

Adjust your standard of living before you get here, then it won't be such a shock to the whole family

kiwiflyer

Leave the Pommie attitude behind adapt and survive, Your "Reccie" was a holiday now you got the real thing and if you bring the I am a Brit attitude and refer to "Back Home" you will not be accepted.
To many smug people in this country who think they know it all without importing more.

garryhg

hi jacky g here

while this forum has been usefull at times,it is only other peoples opinions,come with an open mind and judge the places and the people on your own opinions,no one elses....:
gl with all your plans,where ever you end up

TeamEmbo

Money! Bring loads and loads of money! It must be the hole in the ozone, but your UK pounds will just evaporate here and so quickly! If you want your new life to get off to a flying start and you want to be as stress free and as debt free as possible bring enough to buy outright. Don't underestimate what you can get by on unless you don't mind doing ' The Good Life ' thing!! Stuff looks cheap when you doing a recce; it ain't necessarily so on a Kiwi wage.

happynz

If you don't cook, learn to cook.

teambwr47

Just come here and be yourself.....

Many will ask where are you from if like a Welsh person you have a different UK accent and theres no problem with having a 'back home' thing or to say as it is after all ultimately 'home' if thats where you were born.

We plan on being here for good and tell people that when asked...

Every last person we've met here so far has been very friendly, from someone you talk to walking the dog on the beach to the neighbours to shop staff.

I know its says 'one bit of advice'......but

Don't take relatives to the airport to see you off especially if you have young kids with you.

phil01

Treat it as an adventure...an expensive one maybe but life is for living! So enjoy it and if you don't like it you can always go back to the UK!

teambwr47

Absolutely.................

kiwiflyer

When you going we can throw you a party

Pass the chips bro

sammymac

The similarities can be the wierdest bit coming from UK.

If you emigrated to China you would be much more prepared for the cultural/lifestyle differences than coming to NZ.

Have a good curry before you move, or learn how to cook one!

Been here in the Bay of Plenty for 2 yrs with OH 2 kids + one coming in October. It's been hard, expensive, emotional, amazing, sunny, fresh & healthy.

Just found a Pommie master butcher in Papamoa who makes the best bangers south of Huddersfield, and 'Will not be stocking smoked bacon of any description'

Nick