Moving to NZ

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Reidy's Bottle Of Grecian said:
It wouldn't surprise me if a few are folk that are returning there either, folk who like ourselves have resident visas (& return) that allow us to if we wished.
If everyone with a NZ passport or right to stay there went back to NZ then it'd sink. The Govt used to do quite well out of immigration, from all of the initial visa fees, then for 3 years you could only put in to the system, a lot used to get the passport/visa & then not stay, the govt weren't really bothered as there was a queue of folk to take their place & willing to pay to be there.
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I think NZ is seen as a 'safewater' from the choppy tides of geo/eco/politico uncertainty in Europe/UK. India and China? well those countries leaks émigrés here due to sheer domestic numbers. USA...the very, very wealthy are buying a bolt-hole that's a long, long way from the potential ground zero of domestic 'issues'

That's my general take on migration dynamics.
 

harris78 said:
The business is in the travel industry, predominantly dealing with the Mega Yachts, arranging crew for said ships and also a little in the oil and gas industry. We have a few homeworkers dotted about NZ already who will stay as they are. Once I get out there we will look to recruit from one area with staff being based in the office mostly but with the option of being flexible to work from home when needed.
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Auckland used to be the place for mega yachts, if thats your game that would be the place all your customers and clients would know.
They ran 2 or 3 Americas Cup from there so they would have the infrastructure in place
 
deipnosophist said:
I think NZ is seen as a 'safewater' from the choppy tides of geo/eco/politico uncertainty in Europe/UK. India and China? well those countries leaks émigrés here due to sheer domestic numbers. USA...the very, very wealthy are buying a bolt-hole that's a long, long way from the potential ground zero of domestic 'issues'

That's my general take on migration dynamics.
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it was all Koreans & Japanese doing similar when we were there, and for schooling a lot as well with the kids living in granny flats whilst at school... but minted, seeing 15 year olds driving new skylines etc was quite bizarre.
 
harris78 said:
To be honest we never had any desire to move but the company offered me the position so we thought why not...id rather do it and come back home in two years rather than ten years down the line wonder what if. Life is for taking chances etc so we thought we would give it a go.

What line of work are you in mate?
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This. What an adventure/opportunity. You have to take these chances when they come along. Good luck
 

degsy said:
Auckland used to be the place for mega yachts, if thats your game that would be the place all your customers and clients would know.
They ran 2 or 3 Americas Cup from there so they would have the infrastructure in place
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About to run another one in a few years. Where I work, should have prime viewing for it!!!
 
Dylan said:
The bad stuff.

It is expensive. Cost of living is higher than it was when I lived in Hawaii. Housing costs in and around the major metropolitan centers is getting really silly. Crapboxes going for huge money.
Gangs. NZ is home to the highest number of gang members per capita than any other country in the world.
Crazy racism. Both to pacific Islanders and people of non-european descent.

The good stuff.
It is very pretty. Very, very pretty.
Lots of good people out here.

Like all places, if you are willing to work hard, it will return the favour and you will enjoy yourself. If you come with a 'not sure' or negative mindset, you probably won't enjoy your time here.
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Oh, the hobbits are ultra racist? That’s disappointing.
 
Kiwi said:
Christchurch is also a beautiful city on the mend although perhaps not ideal with young children given the odd shocks here and there
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harris78 said:
Yes my kids are a little nervy about earthquakes etc so we had ruled out Christchurch as they were/are nervy and that’s the big earthquake my 10 year old knows about.
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I’m in Christchurch, and we haven’t had a decent shake in ages. There’d be absolutely no issue with kids now (I have two).

The inner city is finally starting to take shape with new buildings, and fixed up roads. It’s quite exciting seeing new things popping up everywhere with the rebuild. It’s also a (relatively for NZ) bigger city, but not too big, with easy access to mountains, rivers and the sea. Note my opinions may be biased as a local.

Of the four you mentioned Tauranga would be the best for me. And don’t ask John Cleese about his thoughts on Palmerston North.
 

degsy said:
I used to stroll round to Rock Isle Rd with the binoculars and watch from the cliff...I never bought any red socks though.
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Torbay?
They hold it east of there? Oh well, I will have prime viewing of the teams bases then. So at least get to watch the competitors sail out to the course.
 
Dylan said:
Torbay?
They hold it east of there? Oh well, I will have prime viewing of the teams bases then. So at least get to watch the competitors sail out to the course.
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iirc, they had 2 or 3 different areas depending on the wind, I think the bays one was for calmish weather and the Takapuna Rangitoto for rougher
 
madkiwi said:
I’m in Christchurch, and we haven’t had a decent shake in ages. There’d be absolutely no issue with kids now (I have two).

The inner city is finally starting to take shape with new buildings, and fixed up roads. It’s quite exciting seeing new things popping up everywhere with the rebuild. It’s also a (relatively for NZ) bigger city, but not too big, with easy access to mountains, rivers and the sea. Note my opinions may be biased as a local.

Of the four you mentioned Tauranga would be the best for me. And don’t ask John Cleese about his thoughts on Palmerston North.
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What area are you in ? i.e. was your house wrecked ?

we lived in Beckenham in 'The Loop' (Corson ave) which was fairly untouched I believe ? all I found was that the shops front wall had to be demolished... the only brick bit.
 

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