New Zealand regions

An estimated 40% of migrants who get residency in New Zealand settle in Auckland. But if our biggest city has a lot of potential to kickstart your stay in New Zealand, the diversity and richness of lesser-known New Zealand regions could further act in your favour as the government is considering incentivising migration to regions, according to a recent New Zealand Herald article. Jobs are varied in trades, oil, forestry, tourism, teaching, and medical sectors. As a reminder, skilled migrants …

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New Zealand companies on the forefront of innovation

Xero has been named the most innovative company by Forbes for the second year in a row. Xero topped the list with an innovation premium of 90.1% which sat just above US company NetSuite who came ins second with 90%. Xero has grown phenomenally over the last 5 years and the CEO believes they can maintain those growth rates due to the scope of their market. Online accounting is still a relatively new field with many small businesses world wide …

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Lonely Planet Guide’s Top 10 NZ Water Attractions

  According to Lonely Planet the following make up New Zealand’s top 10 water adventures: Raglan Surfing Auckland Sailing Blackwater rafting at the Waitomo Caves Kayaking in Okarito Lagoon and Abel Tasman National Park – Torrent River canyoning Swimming with Dolphins in Akaroa Swimming with Seals in Kaikoura Poor Knights Island marine Reserve You can check out the New Zealand Herald’s write up about Poor Knights Island here  

Tongariro National Park from above

As winter slowly sets in, New Zealand takes on a completely different colour and this is an opportunity to discover or rediscover some of our amazing landscapes. As New Zealand Herald writer Justine Mc Leary suggests, a view from above takes a Tongariro National Park experience to new heights. Our staff was lucky enough to hop on the plane and take in the view!

The Thermal Explorer Highway in New Zealand

The Thermal Explorer Highway runs from Hawke’s Bay through the centre of the North Island into the areas of Lake Taupo, Ruapehu, Rotorua and Hamilton & Waikato, before continuing up to Auckland. The highway is signposted clearly throughout the whole route and allows anyone to explore the central North Island with ease. The Thermal Explorer Highway features crystal clear lakes, active mud pools and geysers which put on fantastic displays. The highway also showcases a large amount of traditional Maori …

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New Zealand Shores at the Tongariro Crossing

Charlotte from the New Zealand Shores team went and hiked the Tongariro Crossing in the Tongariro National Park over the long weekend. Check out the photos she took along the way. The Tongariro National Park is a World Heritage Site with dual status and has been acknowledged for its natural and cultural significance. The crossing is one of New Zealand’s most popular day hikes and crosses over the multi cratered Mount Tongariro and passes next to the base of Mount …

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Increasing numbers of Australians call New Zealand home

It has been known for a few years now that many young New Zealanders have been crossing the Tasman sea to live and work in Australia. Salaries are generally higher there and job opportunities more numerous. However, life is also more expensive, and unemployment is rising in Australia. Increasing numbers of Kiwis but also now Australians have come to realise that it is not all about money and that New Zealand has a much better work-life balance. What’s more, its booming …

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Study in New Zealand

Want to study in New Zealand? University starts this week for many young New Zealanders, and a recent NZ Herald article reports that this year, students are most likely to take a degree focused on human society or culture, despite a trend to encourage science and technology. While candidates say the popular BA (Bachelor of Arts) is highly beneficial to their professional life, the government would like a shift towards solving skill shortages in IT, science, technology, engineering, and maths. Other students …

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A snapshot into New Zealand life

For a quick overview of New Zealand’s economy, people, and government, it is a good idea to look into the yearly New Zealand in Profile, published by Statistics New Zealand. The 2015 edition reveals a few interesting facts about New Zealand, if you intend to make it your new home. Even if you already live here, it’s a useful document for those wanting to know the average cost of housing or essentials, what salary they may expect, what the main New Zealand industries …

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ICC cricket world cup 2015 coming soon!

The 2015 ICC cricket world cup is coming soon! A few more days to go and the event will be kickstarted with the first game in Christchurch, Canterbury, with New Zealand Black Caps playing Sri Lanka on 14th February. An audience of a billion fans is expected to follow the games in Australia as well as iconic New Zealand cities such as Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, etc. This large sporting event (14 teams will be hosted) is a great …

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