Moving To New Zealand Just Got Easier For Digital Nomads
David Andrews, Director of Visa Visa Limited, returns to the Expat Focus Podcast to explain New Zealand’s new approach to digital nomads.
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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, how can you go about moving there to live and work? What sectors are especially interested in employing
New Zealand’s Education System: Enrolling Your Child in Kiwi Schools
New Zealand, affectionately known as Aotearoa or the Land of the Long White Cloud, is not just renowned for its stunning landscapes and unique Maori culture. It is also celebrated for its world-class education system. For expats considering a move
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 Australia’s Medicare, standard optometry services are not covered by universal government subsidy. The majority of people pay directly
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 framework for assisted dying through the End of Life Choice Act 2019, and a death registration process administered
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 shape — two principal islands divided by the Cook Strait, with urban centres spread across considerable distances —
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 a diverse market for fixed-line and broadband services. Whether you are arriving as a short-term visitor or planning
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 Authority (NZeTA), while those from countries without waiver arrangements must obtain a visa in advance. Australian citizens benefit
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 for the majority of sellers, and no notary is required at any stage. Sellers may choose to work
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 of overseas buyers have been prohibited from acquiring existing residential land. Limited exceptions apply to Australian and Singaporean