To obtain a visa for New Zealand from the UK, you will most likely need to secure a job before relocating. There are several visa options available depending on whether you intend to stay temporarily or on a more long-term basis. If you are aged between 18 and 30 and looking for temporary work, you can apply for the working holiday visa, which lasts between 12 and 23 months. To be eligible, you must primarily be visiting the country on holiday, with employment a secondary intention.   more ...

Boasting an unspoiled landscape of rolling green hills, pristine beaches and towering glacier-glad mountains, the ‘other land down under’ has long been popular with expats.   more ...

Are you looking to move Down Under to one of the most beautiful places on the planet? New Zealand is full of zest, culture, and bucket-list places to visit, meaning many expats choose it as their dream destination. If you’re considering making a move to the Trans-Tasman, here are five interesting things you might not know.

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Packing up your belongings and trading in a world of familiarity for an unknown adventure is exciting, but can also be emotionally-complicated – especially when it comes to relocating your family. However, New Zealand is a great place to start a new chapter.   more ...

With stunning landscapes, a relaxed outlook and a love of the sporting life, New Zealand has long been a draw for expats. Now, new visa rules could make it even easier to move there.

In a recent article, we looked at the best countries for female expats to work in, with the Land of the Long White Cloud taking the fifth spot out of more than 160 nations. Working women in this country celebrated their work-life balance, with many electing to work part-time hours.   more ...

New Zealand has a lot going for it, like its pleasant climate, laid-back lifestyle, family-friendly environment, scenic beauty, low crime rate, modern infrastructure and ample space. The citizens of this island nation are known to be warm, welcoming and friendly English-speaking people. It is therefore no surprise that the Land of the White Cloud usually scores very well in terms of quality of life in most surveys. Students and skilled workers from all over the world are looking at this country as their next expat destination, primarily because of the educational and career opportunities it has to offer.   more ...

Immigration has become a controversial topic in recent years. Some expats have altered their future plans, keeping in mind the recent and potential changes to some of the migration laws in a few popular destinations. Even those who have been settled in certain countries for a while now are actually considering returning home or perhaps moving to a new location.   more ...

New Zealand’s capital and third most populous urban area, Wellington, is home to a grand total of about 500,000 residents. In the last few years, this region has become the hub of cultural, culinary and industrial activity across the country. The world’s windiest city is fast gaining a reputation of being a great expat destination thanks to its high living standards, interesting culture, and scenic beauty. Yet many professionals are apprehensive about moving to Wellington as they believe that they aren’t likely to find the right career opportunities on this small island; however, this is not necessarily true for all industries.   more ...

At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at New Zealand and some of the social media accounts you should be following if you’re thinking of moving there.   more ...

Eco villages are intentional communities created with the aim of becoming more sustainable, socially, economically and ecologically. They usually have a population of about 50 to 150 people. Some eco villages may be smaller or larger, with up to 2000 people, and exist as part of smaller sub communities. There are some eco villages that have grown by adding new individuals, families or small groups that are not necessarily members, living on the periphery of the eco village and taking part in the community.   more ...