Fred
@WombatFred
French expat in New Zealand
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About me
French
Lives in Auckland
Speaks English
Registration: 24 February 2013
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Need room for the rent by MinuMaster
Hello every I am moving to new Zealand but don't know how should I manage the accommodation as I don't know anyone in the country. I have gone trough few websites but viewing is important so I can't manage it from the overseas and i ...
If you are alone, mature, and savvy, a common method is to stay at a backpackers that is centrally located whilst looking for a rental. Unfortunately, they can be somewhat expensive for what you get, but still less costly than a regular hotel. Just ... Read More
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 ...
Why are you postponing application for Permanent Residency? If you have done your homework and calculated your points already and don't qualify or are marginal, what is going to change for you after coming to New Zealand on a Visa? Do you think ... Read More
Resident Visa - About to Expire :( by nz_immi_1
Hi All, Brief about my Profile: Experience: 8.5 Years of Software Testing/ Business Analyst/ Development experience Company: Investment Banking I had applied for the Resident Visa in 2009. Waited patiently for 2 long years to get the Blue ...
Thank you for sharing your honest, personal experiences. There are many tens of thousands like you - talented, smart, well-educated - who, lured by marketing, come to New Zealand only to find they are shut out. Sorry, but that is the way it ... Read More
Going to New Zealand by Crooks Family
Hi Everyone, My husband received a job offer at a company in Wellington after emailing a lot of NZ companies. He does Rope Access/Abseiling. The owner of the company has sent him his job offer and has also filled in the Employer Supplementary Form. ...
Welcome to New Zealand. Housing is an agonizing struggle, regardless. Gumtree.co.nz only has listings for Auckland, and many are the "flat: wanted" variety, so I would skip it, personally. There is also realestate.co.nz (click on the ... Read More
High blood preasure referred to medical assessor. by alaba4star
Am a Nigerian and Nursing by profession i apply for highly skilled resident visa since 2012 the process that have taking me to New Zealand for Nursing registration. In the process the immigration officer mail me that high blood pressure of 100/160 ...
Am a Nigerian and Nursing by profession i apply for highly skilled resident visa since 2012 the process that have taking me to New Zealand for Nursing registration. In the process the immigration officer mail me that high blood pressure of 100/160 ... Read More
Looking for accomodation near "34 bowen street wellington" by bacula
Hello All, I am relocating to wellington this month end. I need to find the accommodation for myself. Can anyone suggest me places/accommodation near "34 bowen street wellington" or places with max of 30min of commutation from "34 ...
34 Bowen Street is a (mostly) government office building named the "Bowen Building." The lowest cost is probably the Downtown Backpackers at the corner of Bunny Street and Waterloo Quay. It's less than 100 metres from the Train ... Read More
H-E-L-P by diana448
Hello everyone, I'm a Colombian citizen looking for a job in NZ starting in January of 2015. I hold a degree in Psychology, but I know that I need a certificate in order to work on that area, so I would like first to get another job, ...
You should watch the recent segment on Campbell Live titled Highly skilled migrants turned away from Kiwi jobs. In that show, a doctor from Venezuela describes her inability to gain registration to practise in New Zealand despite having extensive ... Read More
Masters in different stream then the prior education, NZQA query by RevaPC
Hi everyone! I have completed my MBA (general) from UK university and currently in India. My prior education and work experience in computers technology. I am a bit confused whether to select masters as my education while calculating the points in ...
Hi Reva - You should contact NZQA for the authoritative answers regarding what documentation is required and what credentials are recognised. The same applies for New Zealand Department of Immigration regarding your masters degree. Read More
Job prospects after Masters or Pg dip by rush201991
Please share your job search experiences in NZ after studies. How are the job prospects in NZ? Can I get a job on work visa after studies or only PR are preferred for jobs? Please help
Just like any other country, your chances of finding work in New Zealand will depend on many factors, including the state of the economy and even the election cycle. I think most recruitment companies or employers will look first at your job ... Read More
job opportunities for testing professionals by kananb
dear friends, I would like to know the job opportunities for testing professionals in NZ. I am having 10 years of experience and I would like to explore the opportunities in NZ. Your inputs are very valuable and waiting for your reply.
It fluctuates, but generally, it's ... Read More
Job opportunities in IT for people outside NZ by sankhadigo
I am an Oracle Apps DBA with ~8 yrs exp and currently in India. I have applied for my NZ PR visa and hope to get it done within next 1 month or so. Before completely moving off the NZ, I wanted to secure a job for me as an Oracle DBA in NZ. But ...
http://www.beyondrecruitment.co.nz/ Wellington is probably the best place for you to consider. Read More
Help: Auckland Accomodation by Eliza83
Hi , I am planning to move to Auckland,NZ this june to join for PG course from Unitec. I am coming with my husband and our baby girl(1.5 years old). I will be going for studies and my husband is coming under family stream work visa. He will be ...
80% of apartments available to rent are listed on trademe.com. You will not be able to create an account from another country (unless you are a techie and can alias your IP), but you can get phone numbers to call of apartments you would like to ... Read More
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 ...
a very small economy generally smallminded people and not easy to get job.be careful and try lining up a definite job before handVery negative post. Yes it may not be easy to get a job but I do not agree with 'generally small minded people' Why did ... Read More
I would like to live in the USA by miguelka87
Hi, I´m from Czech republic. I have once been in the USA. I worked as lifeguard in 2012 there. I love everything in the States. I would like to live there, but it is problem with green card. It drives me mad when I can´t live there :/ You are happy ...
@stumpy: Ha, typical kiwi. Talking trash about the US but living in Australia (or Asia). Read More
Stokes Valley..?? by nrg123
Hope to move to Wellington in next year. Can anyone please advice on selecting Stokes Valley to live. Have 3 kids, 3,9 and 11 years.
Reputations are manufactured and driven by special interests (real estate companies). Most areas in the Wellington region are overpriced and run-down, with scattered small pockets of affluence and new development. Stokes Valley isn't one of ... Read More