Information for New Zealand Migrants on life in New Zealand

Perhaps New Zealands greatest appeal for migrants is its healthy environment and political stability. It is seen as a land of opportunity, offering all the material advantages of a modern, industrialised state responsive to inventiveness and hard work, while blessed with an unspoiled landscape and coastline for the un-pressured pursuit of sport and recreation. Technologically advanced, it is a progressive democracy renowned for the quality and competitiveness of its farm and manufactured exports, its capacity to initiate social and economic advance and the general prosperity and sporting prowess of its people. Above all it is a great place to bring up a family.

Situated in the South Pacific some 2000 miles or less than 3 hours flying time from Australia, New Zealand is slightly larger than the British Isles but has only 4.3 million people spread out over the main North and South Islands. Almost a third of the population is in the northern Auckland area, where there is a great diversity and easy access to coastlines, rivers and lakes offering an abundance of clean, sandy beaches and crystal clear water for surfing, sailing, fishing and many other leisure-time activities.

To assist would-be migrants considering New Zealand as a country of destination, we've assembled a wealth of information on elements of life in New Zealand.

We recommend that families and individuals considering Immigration to New Zealand take the opportunity to fimiliarise themselves with life in New Zealand.