Living in New Zealand
Starting a new life as an immigrant requires cramming a lifetime of knowledge, experience and information into an incredibly short space of time. This scramble to gather information usually becomes extremely frustrating, and is often impossible. This leads to considerable disillusionment and dissatisfaction with the emigrant's new country. Add to this the practicalities associated with migration, such as finding accommodation, transportation, etc. and it can become overwhelming.
When you arrive, why not sign up for social clubs, playgroups for your children and even expat groups to help you get adjusted? You can also get professional resettlement advice, which can pay for itself in helping you avoid costly mistakes in your new homeland.
What to expect
New Zealanders speak English and drive on the same side of the road, but don't let that lull you into a sense of false security. You will find some very real differences in culture that you may not have thought of, and you need to prepare yourself for in order to reduce culture shock upon arriving. New Zealanders create an incredibly friendly environment, but you'll still need to be aware of the different customs and social standards that may exist within your new homeland.
Finding and making a home
Finding a place to live is also a key part of making your new country feel like home. Research regions, commuting distances (and traffic during rush hours) in addition to public transportation options. Picking the wrong area could find you spending 45 minutes in the car to go a mere 5 miles, or so far out in the country that going to work or sending the children to school is extremely inconvenient.
Expat expenses
Banking as an expat - Before you leave, try to arrange a bank account. This will make your life much easier; as once you're in New Zealand it is more difficult to establish a banking presence. Keep in mind that you will not have a credit history in New Zealand, and you'll need to start from scratch. Having a bank account already set up for you can help you build up your credit rating. The Bank of New Zealand offers a bank account for migrants, which you may want to investigate.
Education in New Zealand - Education is also very different in New Zealand. Get as much information as possible before you go, and weigh up the pros and cons of the educational system to determine if it is the best for your child. As in the UK, private education is available, but remember it can be expensive.
Driving in New Zealand
Distances and speeds are measured in kilometres, not in miles. Speed limits and the rules of the road are also different. Prepare yourself in advance by reading up on New Zealand road rules, and you'll need to find out the rules about driving on a UK licence and converting your UK licence to a New Zealand one.
Removal quote appointment booking service
Britannia Bradshaw can help your move go smoothly. Contact us for a free, no obligation quote, or by calling 0161 877 5555 (Manchester) or 0121 504 0966 (Birmingham & Coventry) and speak with one of our removals specialists.
How are our appointments carried out
In the current times you might prefer that we don't visit your house in person to carry out a survey. This is fully understandable and we can just as easily undertake the survey by video call, using whatever method you're comfortable with, usually FaceTime or WhatsApp.
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Very impressed with the level of service I received recently for our move.
Can I just say..Very impressed with the level of service I received recently for our move.
Both Pete and Ryan loaded and unloaded our belongings in a very professional manner. Friendly and attentive and throughout the whole move I was genuinely happy with the attention to detail. 4 hours to load and unload the contents of a 4 bed house. No damage what so ever to any of our belongings and very quick but careful with the unloading. The carpets were both very well protected at both properties and they even cleaned up and took away all the rubbish and the van they used was absolutely spotless. Would 100% use them again if We needed a removal company again and would be more than happy to recommend to anyone. Thank you Pete and Ryan for a very stress free and smooth move for us.
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They were excellent, incredibly helpful
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The guys, Paul, Spencer and Fabio were excellent
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Your removal men were so kind
I just wanted to email with a massive thank you really! Two of your removal men were helping my neighbours move (4 Chestnut Ave, Chorlton, Manchester) today - I had a bit of a disaster with my car and accidentally got it stuck down a wall (long story…!) but your removal men were so kind and helped us to lift the car out and to get it back on the road.
I just wanted to pass on a massive thank you, I don’t know what I would have done if it wasn’t for them and they were so lovely, even when I was really hysterical. I wasn’t able to get their names or anything, I just thought I’d send an email in case you were able to pass this on to them because they really saved my life!
Thanks very much and hope you have a lovely festive break!
Sophie ShawPolite, helpful, friendly, despite sub zero temperatures!
Paul, Jamie and Rhys were great. Had sorted our stuff into the van for the two entrance doors to the property and moved out a sofa that had been left too. Couldn’t fault them.
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You can’t. All done and dusted very effectively and efficiently
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Friend who uses them for business recommended BB
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We wouldn’t hesitate to use them again ….. but not moving now for years!
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Having never used a removal firm before, we were very impressed. Martin Lloyd was very efficient, answered all my questions and explained the process and all options available.
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