becky
@blaj
American expat in New Zealand
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About me
American
Lives in Ngunguru
Registration: 27 August 2012
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Common misconceptions and clich茅s about life in New Zealand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clich茅s die hard, as the saying goes... and living in New Zealand can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in New Zealand? What ...
the biggest misconception that i had was that kiwis were really friendly. ive been here now for 15 years and have found kiwis to be very unfriendly. i have been in my home now for 3 years and do not even know my neighbours i find life here very ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clich茅s about life in New Zealand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clich茅s die hard, as the saying goes... and living in New Zealand can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in New Zealand? What ...
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Common misconceptions and clich茅s about life in New Zealand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clich茅s die hard, as the saying goes... and living in New Zealand can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in New Zealand? What ...
Look up "tall poppy syndrome." I'd never heard of it-- but it is alive and well and can be very destructive; is inherent in this culture. Watch your back. Otherwise? Paradise. ;) Read More
US Citizen system virtualization Engineer want to move to NZ. How? by Lattakianking
Hi, I am Jad from LA California. I am looking for an opportunity in New Zealand, moving because I want to have the best for my wife and 2 Year old, I am a Systems virtualization Engineer (VMware, VDI, HyperV). I am a US Citizen, Just Curious how I ...
Hi there-- The simplest way is find a job before you get here and have your employer sponsor you through the immigration process. It is not an easy or guaranteed process any way you look at it. We used an immigration consultant and his services ... Read More
retiring in New Zealand by palmtree22
I have been doing some traveling to countries I am interested in retiring in, but I haven't been to New Zealand yet. Everything I have read about New Zealand sounds great, but, of course none of that matters if I can't afford to live there. I am ...
Hello! I think it would be great to make a trip and check NZ out. I'm in the Northland and LOVE it. Now, at first glance housing can appear more expensive than US (although UK folks are very happy). BUT, if it's just you, I see sweet little ... Read More
Looking at Moving to New Zealand... by D4LE
Hi...allow me to introduce myself.. My name is Dale, I am an untrained nursng assistant looking at training as a Physiotherapist, with the hope that this will give me the necessary key skills to emmigrate to New Zealand. I have a wife and 2 ...
Migrant support services in the town you are interested in is a good resource. And the NZ immigration website. Good luck! Read More
Recommendation for Best/Most Picturesque Part of NZ !! by Alliecat
I'm an American who has been working in Saudi Arabia for the last three years. I'm considering a lengthy holiday in NZ before heading back home to the States but I'm not sure which is the best area in NZ. I would be renting an apt. so basically ...
LOVE north of Northland. If you love the coast and gorgeous hiking & beaches and lots of artsy folk you'll love it. I found South Island pretty but not as beautiful as the north. And it is warmer in the north. Just my opinion. National Geographic ... Read More
Is New Zealand a safe country to live in? by jok3rxfear
Hello all, I am new to this forum and didn't find the topic on mind after going through the search feature of the website. I am travelling to New Zealand on a student VISA and I want to complete my education and head back to my home ...
Palmtree- I think you will be fine. If humans are there, it will never be perfect-- but NZ is very safe! Relax and enjoy and still use common sense as you would anywhere. Read More