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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Waiheke Island – better known as paradise!

Waiheke Island is situated in the Hauraki Gulf and is only a 50 minute ferry ride from central Auckland. The Island is considered paradise for many and is home to over 8000 permanent residents with another 3500 owning holiday homes on the Island. A day on Waiheke could be spent enjoying vineyards, eating in beautiful restaurants or simply relaxing by the beach. The island boasts craft shops, boutiques and art galleries or if you are a little more adventurous there …

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15 New Zealand spots you have to check out in 2015

What to do in New Zealand in 2015? So much to see this year again with our usual local festivals as well as major international festival coming to our shores. New Zealand Herald has made a selection of their top 15 spots for the year, including: Crankworx, the world’s largest mountain bike festival, which is this year coming to Rotorua’s Redwood forest! Queenstown Winter Festival, 10 days of attractions amongst one of the most scenic spots of New Zealand Beervana, a festival dedicated …

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New Zealand’s best career prospects

Thinking about studying and eventually living in New Zealand? Or are you a fresh overseas graduate in engineering, science, or IT? According to a recent report by The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment of New Zealand, these fields have the promising career opportunities. Trade jobs (carpentry or welding) are also in high demand. Read the whole article here. New Zealand Shores has a list of jobs checked for suitability for 1 or more New Zealand visa categories. This list is …

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New Zealand stars in world’s clearest skies list

New Zealand South Island’s lake Tekapo has been named on of the world’s top 10 destinations for stargazing. The skies’ purity and the absence of urban lighting around this spot make it a wonderful location for catching a glimpse of the Milky Way. “Being surrounded by mountains which kept the low cloud away and made the stability of the night sky clearer and sharper because it was further away from the ocean also made Lake Tekapo a perfect location for …

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Christmas in New Zealand

Discover some of the most iconic sights of a typical Christmas in New Zealand. More on our Pinterest board: http://www.pinterest.com/nzshores/christmas-in-new-zealand/

The Southern Alps – The home of the Lord of The Rings and Hobbit Trilogies

Aaoraki Mt Cook and the Southern Alps were chosen by Sir Peter Jackson as the location for ‘Lake Town’ in The Hobbit: The desolation of Smaug and various other scenes in the Lord of the Rings trilogies.  The crystal clear lake which was formed by an ancient glacier and has become a popular region for stargazing, hiking, winter snow sports, cycling and more recently a place to visit for fans of the films. The location was perfect for Lake Town …

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