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Idoma Lass
Nigerian expat in New Zealand
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About me
Nigerian
Lives in Auckland
Speaks English, his face, Yoruba, Hausa and Franglais
Registration: 02 June 2017
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Teacher Exchange from Canada to New Zealand by mstromstedt
I'm from Canada and have been looking into teaching in New Zealand. I would be taking a year leave from my full time position as a teacher librarian, so it would be temporary. I would also move my whole family over for the year, my kids would be ...
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Maybe check some home swap sites like People Like Us or Home Exchange? Otherwise, contact the schools directly Read More
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Moving to NZ by MrsMac2018
Hey, myself and my husband (37 & 40) are looking to move to NZ in the next 12 months, I have lived abroad before for a 9 year period and love it, however it was easy to find jobs, apartment etc due to me still being in the EU I didn’t need ...
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For your job - you will need to be in the bigger cities or towns. We're in Auckland and there are heaps of jobs within the family/ social welfare sector. I work in the sector so can attest to that. Can's speak for your husband though. Good ... Read More
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Englishman hoping to relocate to New Zealand by Maximuslawless
Hi all. Firstly, what a great and informative community you guys have here. I am hoping to pick the brains of someone who has applied for a skilled migrant visa from back in their country of origin. I am a 30 year old married Arborist/Tree ...
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2 years. The 1 year one is a different category of visa Read More
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Englishman hoping to relocate to New Zealand by Maximuslawless
Hi all. Firstly, what a great and informative community you guys have here. I am hoping to pick the brains of someone who has applied for a skilled migrant visa from back in their country of origin. I am a 30 year old married Arborist/Tree ...
![Idoma Lass Idoma Lass](/forum/img/avatars/1981843.jpg?t=1496391881)
Yes it's only activated once you come in. It will have travel restrictions for 2 years - ours does. Which are lifted when you get permanent residency Read More
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Englishman hoping to relocate to New Zealand by Maximuslawless
Hi all. Firstly, what a great and informative community you guys have here. I am hoping to pick the brains of someone who has applied for a skilled migrant visa from back in their country of origin. I am a 30 year old married Arborist/Tree ...
![Idoma Lass Idoma Lass](/forum/img/avatars/1981843.jpg?t=1496391881)
Yes you can apply and move with the baby. Friends of ours applied when pregnant and got here about 6 weeks before baby was due. Her mum travelled with them to help with the transition. You can still apply and get the visa. You have 12 months to ... Read More
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Englishman hoping to relocate to New Zealand by Maximuslawless
Hi all. Firstly, what a great and informative community you guys have here. I am hoping to pick the brains of someone who has applied for a skilled migrant visa from back in their country of origin. I am a 30 year old married Arborist/Tree ...
![Idoma Lass Idoma Lass](/forum/img/avatars/1981843.jpg?t=1496391881)
Yes you can. Submit your EOI with all the necessary details and go from there. We're English too but applied from inside NZ. Why do you want to wait 2 years before you move? Immigration rules change very often. If you have the points now, then ... Read More
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New Zealand PR Querries by muftiiii
Plenty of confusion.. anyone want to share their experience on how they immigrated to NZ ? This process is confusing.. PAR, IQA, etc. and other steps.. can anyone suggest please? In full.. steps..
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My husband secured a job from the UK but I got a job when we arrived here. We came on a work visa so we're changing from work to work to residency. Read More
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New Zealand PR Querries by muftiiii
Plenty of confusion.. anyone want to share their experience on how they immigrated to NZ ? This process is confusing.. PAR, IQA, etc. and other steps.. can anyone suggest please? In full.. steps..
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Almost 230 points between my husband and myself. We spoke to an immigration advisor who said for the EOI to just keep it to 160. We both have job offers in Auckland. No we're not from Engineering backgrounds though my husband works for an ... Read More
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New Zealand PR Querries by muftiiii
Plenty of confusion.. anyone want to share their experience on how they immigrated to NZ ? This process is confusing.. PAR, IQA, etc. and other steps.. can anyone suggest please? In full.. steps..
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I have provided details above on how we applied for the IQA. Still waiting Read More
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New in Auckland and looking to meet up with locals and expats. by Seethesunset
Hello Aucklanders, I am new in town and keen to meet up with locals and expatriates alike, in order to expand my social circle. Whether you are new in town or simply looking to meet up with new faces, I'd like to hear from you. I am also ...
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We moved to Auckland 7 months ago and are in the process of building up our friendship circle. Not Spanish speakers though! Happy to meet up if you want! We're both in our late 30s and have 3 children Read More
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New Zealand PR Querries by muftiiii
Plenty of confusion.. anyone want to share their experience on how they immigrated to NZ ? This process is confusing.. PAR, IQA, etc. and other steps.. can anyone suggest please? In full.. steps..
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We're currently in the process of changing our visa over and have just applied for the IQA. We completed the form, certified copies of pur degrees and masters plus biodata page of our passports. Paid $735 online and attached all. We've had ... Read More
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Raising kids in New Zealand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, How is raising kids in New Zealand different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in New Zealand? Do you feel that the country is "family-friendly"? Do you ...
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Compared to other western countries it's brilliant. Kids remain kids for much longer. Secondary education needs some work but primary is ace! Read More
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"Applicants for this position should have a valid NZ work visa." by bpwhitehouse
Hi, I'm a dual Canadian & British citizen. I last visited NZ 8 years ago aged 29, on a Working Holiday Visa for young people. I am now keen to emigrate, following a number of ex-colleagues who are now happily settled there. Extensive ...
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Organise a visit and come down. Plan to spend about 6-8 weeks. Contact employers and follow up in person once here! You can also easily switch visas in country Read More
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money from home to use in NZ by GuestPoster56
Hello again! :| Im just a youngling needing help ok? I dont know anything about the real world! Especially finance. So, my big question is, how the heck am I going to use the money from home in NZ? Should I use some online transferring ...
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We use transferwise to transfer directly from our home accounts. The charges are minimal Read More
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Auckland Advice by M.Fanning
Hi All, I'm about to make the big move from the UK to Auckland and before I fully commit, I'm in need of a little advice. Can anybody please advise on the safest and nicest districts to live in Auckland with quality schooling for my 2 ...
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It will be adequate depending on where you live. We have done a budget based on one salary for all our needs including rent, transport, childcare etc. Read More