Albert Loots
@roorex
Dutch expat in New Zealand
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17 posts
About me
Dutch
Lives in Auckland
Speaks English German French Dutch
Registration: 05 January 2014
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Your first days in your home in New Zealand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Do you remember the first time you set foot in New Zealand? One of your main concerns must have been the settling down process in your new home. Share your experience and tell us what it was like to find your new home in New ...
Hi WW,although I’m not an expert in this field, I don’t think you’ll have to worry about buying a house with OIO approval. The OIO only enters the picture if you plan to buy as an investor significant landmark type of property like ... Read More
The importance of local language in New Zealand by Cheryl
Hey everyone, As an expat, language questions often arise due to the need to communicate effectively in a new country. We’re curious to read your experiences with learning and using the local language in New Zealand. Here are some questions to ...
@Cheryl Yes, there is a lot of noise these days about the use of the Maori language in New Zealand, but don’t forget that it’s just a political thing from the current government. Without the support of the Maori the government would ... Read More
Your first days in your home in New Zealand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Do you remember the first time you set foot in New Zealand? One of your main concerns must have been the settling down process in your new home. Share your experience and tell us what it was like to find your new home in New ...
@Cheryl there’s no point to beat about the bush. Fact is that there is a huge shortage of houses in NZ. If you plan to buy your own place, better bring $500,000+ with you and if you’re lucky you may be able to buy in some remote place ... Read More
find employment that will allow me to live in NZ comfortably by Valarena
Hello All - I live in the U.S.A. and would like to move to New Zealand. I am single, with no children, and 50+. I am training to discover where I might find employment that will allow me to live in NZ comfortably. Any ideas?
Quite frankly it's going to be an uphill battle, better check out the list of requirements and particularly the points system first. Read More
Need Guidance for move to New Zealand by faisal_tts
HI Everyone I am planning to move to New Zealand from Pakistan and still researching and learning how to do this . I am an Civil Engineering Technologist, also interested in Amy small business also
Dear friend, In the 36 years we've been living here I have come to the conclusion that Kiwi's first of all basically are not very happy with immigrants. I don't know whether you deliberately didn't wish to show your full face on ... Read More
Cost of Living in New Zealand in 2020 by Loïc
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in New Zealand to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle ...
No, one can't really say that NZ is expensive, that would be a serious understatement, because it's VERY EXPENSIVE. In Auckland for instance you won't be able to find yourself rental accommodation for under $500 per week and for $600,000 ... Read More
Retiring in New Zealand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in New Zealand? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Retiring in Kiwiland is not a realistic option, unless you bring loads and loads of cash with you and you are aware and prepared to accept that the retirement INDUSTRY has joined forces to help you unload your cash into their coffers and that with ... Read More
Cost of living in New Zealand - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to New Zealand, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded ...
The cost of living in NZ is extremely HIGH. Everything is expensive, whether it be food, power, water, bus fares, entertainment, schooling and particularly housing. In Auckland you'll easily pay $500 per week for a simple 3 bedroom house and you ... Read More
Speaking Maori in New Zealand by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Māori is essential for a successful integration in New Zealand. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Māori? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...
Well, that's quite a bold statement that it is WIDELY AGREED that using the maori language would be helpful for NZ integration, because it's NOT ! It's a load of rubbish and you won't be able to find two people in NZ willing to ... Read More
Is it a wise decision! by Istiak Adnan
Hey Guys, What’s up! Hope you all doing well. I need a suggestion. I am applying for Cornell Diploma in Business Studies (Level 7) at Cornell University in Tauranga campus. I heard there are more part time jobs are available. Is it true or is ...
I stick to what I've tried to convey to you earlier: first of all concentrate on perfecting your English language skills, if you want to move to an English speaking country. Only those with impeccable comprehension of the language to start off ... Read More
to work as a doctor by madushika lokuarachchi
Hi I'm planning to migrate to new Zealand with my husband.I would like to work as a doctor.anybody know how to get started?
I'd like to draw your attention again to the second paragraph in stumpy's reply, because that is the hard reality here: Kiwi's are convinced that their own training is second to none by world's standards, despite the fact that their ... Read More
Arriving in Auckland, cheap short term accomadation - Pet Friendly by EmmaJaneYp
Hi There, My husband and I are arriving in Auckland December and are looking for a short term rental (+- 2 months) that we can use as a base whilst we find our feet. The problem is that our dog will arrive end Jan so we are hoping to find a ...
Hi Em, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but reality is that there are NO cheapish rentals in Auckland at all, specifically not for the short term and especially not if a dog is part of your household. You will have a hard time finding a rental ... Read More
Looking for a job offer in New Zealand or Australia by stefanschaefer
Hi I'm Stefan and would like to know the ins and outs about New Zealand and Australia. I'm seeking a job offer in New Zealand or Australia.
Hi Stefan, The best way to secure yourself a job is to just come to NZ with a work permit and simply start door knocking. That shows that you've got initiative and not afraid to go the extra mile. Although many Kiwi's claim they can't ... Read More
What place should i consider? by apolberinanz
Hi, I am considering to find job and bring my family to new Zealand. Is engineer with extensive experience from Middle East have a chance to land job in NZ. what place and I should consider if my engineering experience mostly on power utilities?.
Hi, My best advice is to concentrate on learning the language, as it will be very difficult, if not impossible, to find yourself a job, specifically in a profession as an engineer. Learn English, learn English, learn English!!! 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 ...
I completely disagree with abrax. Kiwi's are definitely NOT smallminded, just the opposite I'd say. I have always experienced them as a pleasant and fair bunch of people who will accept you as one of them, as long as you accept them and respect ... Read More