Moving To New Zealand

Carlie: Hey there it’s Carlie with the Expat Focus Podcast. So, you’ve fallen in love with the beautiful country of New Zealand,…

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New Zealand – Eye Care

Eye care in New Zealand (Aotearoa) is largely funded by individuals rather than the state: in contrast to the UK’s NHS or…

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New Zealand – End of Life Issues

New Zealand maintains a hospice and palliative care system that is publicly subsidised yet partly reliant on charitable income, a formal legal…

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New Zealand – Air Travel

Flying plays a central role in everyday life across New Zealand, for long-term residents and newly arrived expats alike. The country’s physical…

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New Zealand – Landlines and Mobile Phones

New Zealand’s telecommunications landscape is modern and highly competitive, with three principal mobile carriers — Spark, One NZ, and 2degrees — alongside…

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New Zealand – Visas

New Zealand operates a layered entry system: passport holders from visa-waiver nations can make short visits using a New Zealand Electronic Travel…

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New Zealand – Selling Property

Compared with many international markets, selling property in New Zealand is a fairly uncomplicated affair. There is no formal capital gains tax…

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New Zealand – Buying Property

Purchasing real estate in New Zealand as a foreign national involves navigating a notably restrictive legal framework. Since 2018, the vast majority…

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