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OliviaPV

Olivia

@OliviaPV

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American expat in New Zealand

Forum posts

17

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3

About me

American

Lives in Hamilton, Waikato

Speaks English, some Spanish, "hello" and "eat rice" in Khmer

Registration: 22 February 2012

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Olivia
OliviaPV replied to a thread
9 years ago
julimat

Schools and live in Hamilton by julimat

Hello everyone. We are planning to go with my family to study and work in Hamilton. With a postgraduate diploma level 8 I can study, my husband can work and my 10 years old boy can study. Only we have to pay for a childcare or play group for my 3 ...

Olivia

Generally Hamilton is a safe place to raise children. Most of the schools here provide a decent education. They have a decile rating for schools here, but it is mostly to indicate the type of area the school is in (poor vs well off). They don't ... Read More

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OliviaPV replied to a thread
9 years ago
Shantibastola

Decision - Why Visa takes so long to process? by Shantibastola

I have applied for graduate diploma in accounting under IPP category on 18th sept but i havenot got any responses yet?? What can be the problem?? How can get visa response fast

Olivia

If you are concerned you can contact the office that you sent your application to and inquire about your application status. But usually it will take a minimum few weeks to process a visa regardless of which category. Read More

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OliviaPV replied to a thread
9 years ago
Hugo Pinto

Where to live: Nelson VS Tauranga by Hugo Pinto

I´m planning to move to NZ next August but I still don´t know which city to choose to live (and find a job). I was thinking in Nelson and in Tauranga (since the cost of living is higher in the bigger cities). Which one do you think it ...

Olivia

Tauranga would be your best bet. Read More

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OliviaPV replied to a thread
10 years ago
Dhooy7

Advice for US College Student by Dhooy7

Hello my name is Derrek and I am a college student studying in the United States. I am currently a junior attending a community college to save on money. I plan on obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Human Biology. I am considering studying abroad ...

Olivia

Don't bother coming to NZ. You'll get a better education in the states, especially if you are looking for an affordable education. NZ will suck you dry. Read More

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OliviaPV replied to a thread
10 years ago
Veedushi

New Zealand: For a healthy expatriation by Veedushi

Do you dream of lifestyle in a cultural and healthy environment? New Zealand has proved to be an ideal destination. New Zealand is one of the world’s six best destinations in terms of expatriation. This has been revealed by the 7th HSBC Expat ...

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Sorry but I don't agree with the survey's outcome. 1) Majority of expats surveyed live in Auckland, which technically I would not call real New Zealand 2) If China was ranked higher than NZ then why are there so many Chinese leaving their ... Read More

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OliviaPV replied to a thread
10 years ago
eriow34

Seriously thinking about relocating to NZ- Your advice and feedback by eriow34

HI Everyone! we are currently living in JHB. my husband and i are planning on coming to NZ in January 2015. He is a Systems Engineer and is hoping to find work in NZ so he can apply for a work permit and then Permanent Residency. we have been ...

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I came to NZ almost three years ago on a relationship based visa. If I didn't have my husband (who is a NZ citizen) I would have gone back home after three months. It is hard to find work in NZ when you have a work visa, but not a permanent ... Read More

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OliviaPV replied to a thread
10 years ago
sahsah

Will visit NZ this 1st week of Sept. :) Any Filipinos here? by sahsah

Hello there! Im Isah, me and my colleagues will be coming to New Zealand this 1st week of September, we just got approved on our Visa application and so happy about it! This will be our first time to visit the country and so excited to explore and ...

Olivia

There is a page on facebook: facebook.com/FilipinosinNewZealand If you get a chance to go to Hamilton (south of Auckland) there are lots of Filipinos here. waikatofilipino.org.nz/ Read More

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OliviaPV replied to a thread
11 years ago
Julie

Interviews: expats in New Zealand by Julie

Hi all, We are setting up a new section on the website focused on you! The “Interviews” section will indeed feature expats all over the world. We are then looking for testimonies of people living in New Zealand interested in sharing their ...

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I am interested. Read More

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OliviaPV replied to a thread
11 years ago
Trisha_k86

Moving to Auckland by Trisha_k86

Hi Hi I am planning to move to auckland, have a job offer, can you suggest is it a good country to live in , in terms of career growth, cost of living ,safety and entertainment. Please suggest too confused reading the blogs your opinion might ...

Olivia

Xenophobia is alive in New Zealand. If you don't see it then it's because you are not experiencing it. Read More

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OliviaPV replied to a thread
11 years ago
sprajeesh

bringing spouse on temporary partnership visa by sprajeesh

Hi I am an Indian and I recently got a job and moved to Wellington 3 weeks before. I am holding a work towards visa with a validity for upto 30 months. I am married and due to financial circumstances, thought of going down, settle and bring my wife ...

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I have been in NZ for almost two years on a work visa from the partnership category. It's true that the govt is trying to crack down on false marriages/partnerships. To prove that yours is truly legit, it helps to provide some mementos, like say ... Read More

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OliviaPV replied to a thread
12 years ago
annesh

FRUIT PICKING JOB by annesh

we want fruit picking job in New Zealand, please tell me how to get job in New Zealand

Olivia

check out seasonaljobs.co.nz if you haven't yet. a lot of listings there. Read More

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OliviaPV replied to a thread
12 years ago
prabhu muppala

Hi Friends, Please bring me out by prabhu muppala

Hi, I want to come to Newzealand and my NZ PR status is under processing & i have 3+ years of progressive IT development experience with below skill set Oracle 9i /10g/11g, SQL, PL/SQL,DBA, TOAD and UNIX Commands. plz tell me the living life in ...

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I think Auckland is the best place for IT but Wellington might have a good amount as well. Check this site and see for yourself: seek.co.nz Read More

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OliviaPV replied to a thread
12 years ago
brk0401

Want to Know about life in Newzealand by brk0401

Hello Friends I m new to this blog I want to come to Newzealand plz tell me the way and living life plz Friends I hope u'll be reply soon Thank you Have a great a day

Olivia

After one year is booooooooooooooooring :PAfter three months more like it. Hah! Well in my opinion it depends where you live, whether or not you have a job, and how you end up spending your time here. But like gourav said, spending time exploring ... Read More