you are like an angel from god, I was so anxious about all since we were planning to move to NZ...but watching ur vids was lik God answered all my anxieties. Thank you so much...keep going.
Spouses and long term partners (including lgbt) automatically get the same residency. Also, the spouse/partner can add points to your total if they have things like a degree or work experience.
Well done Jen, on trying to answer the questions people keep sending you, regarding immigrating to New Zealand. Several of the questions you keep being asked, suggest that some people have forgotten that each of us (Yes, them included!) have a role to play in how safe, friendly and inclusive any society and community are (even in New Zealand!). Perhaps they are looking to immigrate to Utopia, rather than New Zealand or to the Southern Hemisphere, lol. Your manner and answers are gracious and honest with each question and answer you give. Well done for stepping into the role as best you can, to answer from your own experience as a one-time New Zealand newbie :-).
Totally! But also sadly we are not in control of other people's choices, and it's understandable to want to move to a safe place. Thank you for the kind words and support.
Thanks for all your helpful comments , we have been looking in to moving to N.Z. Since our kids live there ( grow up kids lol) but right now they have stop the retired parent , since the limit have been complete and they are going to make some changes to this category . So we have to wait and see . We have been quite a few times there and love it and will be going this coming holidays again . Thanks again and hope you and your family have a great life there .
This is a super informative video for those who may need it. Wonderful job! Congrats on 4000 subs Jen, I'm so excited for you to be getting the recognition you deserve!
How interesting that you transfer money via the app on the phone! I enjoy watching these videos and learning about every day life in NZ. Your necklace is eye catching!
great video! also i would like to add regarding the car question, in NZ the driver seat is on the right so think about that if you want to bring your car ;)
I am in Australia and I drive a Subaru Outback. I have taken it off-road (ish) and out country. We looked into bringing our car across and I nearly had heart failure at how much it was going to cost. Before I even put in for shipping, I would have to have the ENTIRE car professionally cleaned (very expensive $$$$$), then it needs to have special roadworthy inspections on arrival into NZ, and my Australian registration doesn't just transfer over, so I'd need to pay for that too. When we looked at how much it was going to cost we just said "Let's just sell it here and buy another car when we get there." Here's the link to the NZ government website on importing your car. It's quite a process, and shipping and other costs is a BIG expense. www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/importing-a-vehicle/
I love your necklace. its so cool. where did you get it from? I'd like to know in your next Q and A if you and your family will apply to become NZ citizens?
Thanks for the great answers to questions. What is the humidity like in NZ? I suppose more specifically Auckland. A bit of Googling shows that it averages around 80% all year round. We live in the harsh climate of South Africa, thus we are curious what the changes are like in terms of living everyday in such a highly humid environment.
I first saw your comment when we were really suffering with the humidity at over 90% but that was right before cyclone Gita hit and it's much fresher now. Honestly, besides the really humid bits (usually February) we felt like England was more humid, even though the actual humidity percent was lower. It is not that bad usually.
So i have a few questions: Is homelessness a thing in New Zealand especially in the larger cities? How is this handled there? Are their "bad" neighborhoods or ghettos there? Which parts would you recommend avoiding. How often have you been getting earthquakes? Are they as frequent as they say? How do you if a house or apartment is "up to code?" For a normal home or apartment rental, what type of utility costs do you pay and how much do they average? Are things like trash/water/sewer included in a rental or are they extra? Who are some of the more trusted insurance companies there for car, home or renters insurance? Is cell phone service good or bad in your opinion? Do you drop alot of calls outside of the city? How's the wifi in your home? What kind if speeds are you getting? If you had the power to change one thing..or 2...about New Zealand...what would it be? All for now. Thank you. Cheers.
Hi there! Just discovered you!! Love your videos!! :) I would like to ask, is it possible someone to come without a family in New Zealand? I am a solo Engineer and thinking about moving there.. :)
very informative video! I had to laugh when you spoke about the discretionary income in the US. I know it varies from area to area, but where I live in the US, no one I know has much of that! Just for fun I looked through the current Countdown flyer online to see the prices. Some of the prices of name brands I know seemed to be 2 up to 4 times higher than I pay! Its interesting to see.
I don't know, I think it depends. As you get older you gain more experience. I'm not sure. I guess the main thing is to stay current with your industry.
I can sort-of answer that for you. The short answer to "Can I bring my pet dog/cat with me when I move to NZ?" is 'Yes' ... HOWEVER there are a few conditions on that such as the breed. There are a few breeds of dogs and cats that are NOT allowed into NZ. Here is the link to the NZ government's website about bringing your pet to NZ with you. www.mpi.govt.nz/importing/live-animals/pets/ I found it quite helpful. (We're considering moving to NZ and will be bringing our 3 cats with us) Is it expensive? Yes. (It will cost us approximately $1000 per cat to take them from Sydney to Wellington) Some friends of my family recently moved from Sydney to the UK and took their dogs with them. They recommended pet transporters JetPets to us, so I started by getting a quote from them. A pet transporter will generally cover most, if not all, expenses and will either take care of or help you with any paperwork you need to have in order to bring your pet with you. Hope that helps. Good luck. :)
Hi, I have seen Q&A videos so far, I was wondering if you answer any question regarding bank loans for house or car. I would like to know about loans. Is the bank help immigrants in buying a house or car? if you have any experience it would help a lot. thanks
you are like an angel from god, I was so anxious about all since we were planning to move to NZ...but watching ur vids was lik God answered all my anxieties. Thank you so much...keep going.
I'm so glad you have found my videos helpful! All the best with your journey, and please let me know if I can help.
Thanks Jen for all your answers to all questions, very informative for me as am planning to move to Taranaki in 2years time.
Spouses and long term partners (including lgbt) automatically get the same residency. Also, the spouse/partner can add points to your total if they have things like a degree or work experience.
Well done Jen, on trying to answer the questions people keep sending you, regarding immigrating to New Zealand. Several of the questions you keep being asked, suggest that some people have forgotten that each of us (Yes, them included!) have a role to play in how safe, friendly and inclusive any society and community are (even in New Zealand!). Perhaps they are looking to immigrate to Utopia, rather than New Zealand or to the Southern Hemisphere, lol. Your manner and answers are gracious and honest with each question and answer you give. Well done for stepping into the role as best you can, to answer from your own experience as a one-time New Zealand newbie :-).
Totally! But also sadly we are not in control of other people's choices, and it's understandable to want to move to a safe place. Thank you for the kind words and support.
Thanks for all your helpful comments , we have been looking in to moving to N.Z. Since our kids live there ( grow up kids lol) but right now they have stop the retired parent , since the limit have been complete and they are going to make some changes to this category . So we have to wait and see . We have been quite a few times there and love it and will be going this coming holidays again . Thanks again and hope you and your family have a great life there .
I hope you are able to move here and that things work out for you.
This is a super informative video for those who may need it. Wonderful job!
Congrats on 4000 subs Jen, I'm so excited for you to be getting the recognition you deserve!
Thank you!
How interesting that you transfer money via the app on the phone! I enjoy watching these videos and learning about every day life in NZ. Your necklace is eye catching!
Thank you! Glad you are enjoying the videos.
Hello! thank you so much for all this information, I am going to see it!
Big hug from Orlando.Florida.US.
great video! also i would like to add regarding the car question, in NZ the driver seat is on the right so think about that if you want to bring your car ;)
Good point!! Thanks for mentioning it!
I am in Australia and I drive a Subaru Outback. I have taken it off-road (ish) and out country. We looked into bringing our car across and I nearly had heart failure at how much it was going to cost. Before I even put in for shipping, I would have to have the ENTIRE car professionally cleaned (very expensive $$$$$), then it needs to have special roadworthy inspections on arrival into NZ, and my Australian registration doesn't just transfer over, so I'd need to pay for that too. When we looked at how much it was going to cost we just said "Let's just sell it here and buy another car when we get there."
Here's the link to the NZ government website on importing your car. It's quite a process, and shipping and other costs is a BIG expense. www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/importing-a-vehicle/
Interesting, thanks for sharing your experience and that link.
I love your necklace. its so cool. where did you get it from? I'd like to know in your next Q and A if you and your family will apply to become NZ citizens?
Thank you, my necklace was from eBay. And thanks for the question for my next video.
My question was answered! You are heaven sent Jen. When we get there i'll make sure to bring a trinket for you. 😘😘😘
Aw thank you, there's no need to bring me anything but it would be fun to meet.
FULL OF GREATNESS!!! Kudos Jen and the whole gang! :)
Thank you!
Thanks for the great answers to questions. What is the humidity like in NZ? I suppose more specifically Auckland. A bit of Googling shows that it averages around 80% all year round. We live in the harsh climate of South Africa, thus we are curious what the changes are like in terms of living everyday in such a highly humid environment.
I first saw your comment when we were really suffering with the humidity at over 90% but that was right before cyclone Gita hit and it's much fresher now. Honestly, besides the really humid bits (usually February) we felt like England was more humid, even though the actual humidity percent was lower.
It is not that bad usually.
So i have a few questions:
Is homelessness a thing in New Zealand especially in the larger cities? How is this handled there?
Are their "bad" neighborhoods or ghettos there? Which parts would you recommend avoiding.
How often have you been getting earthquakes? Are they as frequent as they say? How do you if a house or apartment is "up to code?"
For a normal home or apartment rental, what type of utility costs do you pay and how much do they average? Are things like trash/water/sewer included in a rental or are they extra?
Who are some of the more trusted insurance companies there for car, home or renters insurance?
Is cell phone service good or bad in your opinion? Do you drop alot of calls outside of the city?
How's the wifi in your home? What kind if speeds are you getting?
If you had the power to change one thing..or 2...about New Zealand...what would it be?
All for now. Thank you. Cheers.
Great questions, will be sure to address in a future video.
I don't plan on moving to NZ but I still enjoy hearing about it! So you're from GB? Thanks for the info, hugs
Glad you find the videos interesting :)
I'm originally from South Africa but we spent 11 years in England before moving to NZ.
Thank you for your informative vids and for answering all our questions, (even the odd ones) ;-)
Glad you enjoyed it :) Thanks for watching.
Hi there! Just discovered you!! Love your videos!! :) I would like to ask, is it possible someone to come without a family in New Zealand? I am a solo Engineer and thinking about moving there.. :)
Of course it is, I hope you are able to do so - it will be cheaper and simpler by yourself than with a family :)
very informative video! I had to laugh when you spoke about the discretionary income in the US. I know it varies from area to area, but where I live in the US, no one I know has much of that! Just for fun I looked through the current Countdown flyer online to see the prices. Some of the prices of name brands I know seemed to be 2 up to 4 times higher than I pay! Its interesting to see.
You're so right, it would definitely vary regionally.
Thank you for your film's.New Zeland is a magic country. Please tell me ,what about earthquake in New Zeland?
Thanks for the question, I'll be adding it to my next Q&A video.
Hi Jen! thanks for your info. I was told that as you get older it is harder to get a job ?
I don't know, I think it depends. As you get older you gain more experience. I'm not sure. I guess the main thing is to stay current with your industry.
Great videos ! I have a question. We have two dogs. And we're thinking about moving to NZ. Will they allow them to come with us?
I have no experience of bringing pets with but it is possible, if expensive. You'd have to do a search for information, sorry I can't help with that.
A Thousand Words Thank you so much for answer. 😊 Have a good day.
I can sort-of answer that for you. The short answer to "Can I bring my pet dog/cat with me when I move to NZ?" is 'Yes' ... HOWEVER there are a few conditions on that such as the breed. There are a few breeds of dogs and cats that are NOT allowed into NZ. Here is the link to the NZ government's website about bringing your pet to NZ with you. www.mpi.govt.nz/importing/live-animals/pets/
I found it quite helpful. (We're considering moving to NZ and will be bringing our 3 cats with us)
Is it expensive? Yes. (It will cost us approximately $1000 per cat to take them from Sydney to Wellington)
Some friends of my family recently moved from Sydney to the UK and took their dogs with them. They recommended pet transporters JetPets to us, so I started by getting a quote from them. A pet transporter will generally cover most, if not all, expenses and will either take care of or help you with any paperwork you need to have in order to bring your pet with you.
Hope that helps. Good luck. :)
Hi, I have seen Q&A videos so far, I was wondering if you answer any question regarding bank loans for house or car. I would like to know about loans. Is the bank help immigrants in buying a house or car? if you have any experience it would help a lot. thanks
It depends on the length of your visa and if you have any outstanding loans elsewhere, you'd have to check with your bank.
How much money do you need to have before coming to New Zealand not including immigration fees? Thanks
There's no one answer as everyone's needs and lifestyle are different. The more the better though :)
which country is more developed (UK or NZ) ?
Thanks for the question, I'll be adding it to my next Q&A video.
Dankie vir die video! Jy lyk baie mooi, hou van jou hangertjie! True what you say about people in S.A. not trusting online banking, hehehe.
Baie dankie :)
Iam moving to nz soon , can i take my furniture with me. I will cost me alot of money , is n't it.
It will cost a lot to ship your furniture here, but it would cost more to replace it. I'd bring everything you own.