Jenny
@AmericanNurseinNewZealand
American expat in New Zealand
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3
About me
American
Lives in Auckland
Speaks English
Registration: 05 April 2009
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Moving to NZ, with children by nerix
Hi, I'm from Portugal, and I'm thinking on moving to New Zealand, Auckland. I'd like to know if there's someone on this fórum who moved, or thinking moving to NZ, with children. I have some questions I would like to clarify... Tks
Hi Nerix, If you have a 2 year work visa, then your health care is covered including costs associate with prenatal care and delivery. Your children's health care will be covered as well, but again, this is provided that you have a minimum of a 2 ... Read More
Cheaper accommodation in Auckland by Parus
Hi All, I want to know which area would be good and cheaper for accommodation in Auckland for a couple. I have visited website realestate.co.nz/rental/all/auckland but still not sure for exact prices as these r not furnished rooms. My another ...
Check out the real estate section on TradeMe.co.nz. As far as cheaper areas, it depends. Obviously, if you can be closer to public transport or within walking distance of where you work/shop, that will make it more economical. My advice is to ... Read More
looking for a job by marine40
hi, I am a french girl who live in new zealand since 1 week. I stay here for 1 year and I am looking for a job in Auckland first. And after I want to travel around new zealand and find job with accomodation (wwoofing). If somebody can help me or ...
Hi Marine, and welcome to New Zealand! I agree with Harmonie - check out the classifieds section. Also, look on TradeMe's site: trademe.co.nz/jobs There's also seek.co.nz/, and jobs.nzherald.co.nz/ I've also found that networking is a great way ... Read More
Child care in Auckland by Armand
Hi, when settling in a new country, working parents are mostly concerned about finding child care services for their children. What can you share with us about the child care system in Auckland ? How much is daycare in Auckland ? Is the ...
Hi Armand, There are lots of qualified daycare centres in and around Auckland. Many of them offer full time or part time options. As for fees, most will post these on their websites or you can email them to ask. You can check out this website to ... Read More
Moving to Auckland by robfoldi
I will be moving to Auckland in a few months. I need advise on where to live. I am looking for a nice two bedroomed unit. Roomy, with balcony, bath tub. Security parking and in a nice area. I will be working at the Airp[ort but dont need to live in ...
I would check out http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-me-property/index.htm. It really depends on how much you're willing to spend per week and what kinds of things you like - if you want to be in the city in the middle of things or in the suburbs. Read More
Cost to hire relocation agency... by rick1flyer
My wife and I are considering a move to New Zealand and were wondering how much it would cost to hire a firm to assist in the paperwork etc. Also, we are both in the medical profession (I am an Echocardiographer and my wife a surgical RN). Are ...
What I said was that as of right now, they're not accepting international applications. I should've clarified this by saying that they projected that this will only last for a few weeks/month and a half (while they are making policy changes). Read More
Cost to hire relocation agency... by rick1flyer
My wife and I are considering a move to New Zealand and were wondering how much it would cost to hire a firm to assist in the paperwork etc. Also, we are both in the medical profession (I am an Echocardiographer and my wife a surgical RN). Are ...
I'm in the medical field and had no trouble finding work. I came over under my husband's visa, so I didn't actually start looking for a job until I was in Auckland. I think that being available for face-to-face interviews really helped, both in ... Read More