Living in New Zealand

Living In New Zealand

Topics

Where Do New Zealanders Prefer to Live in New Zealand?
Where do New Zealanders prefer living in New Zealand. The results will probably surprise you.

Migrant Stories
Did you hear the ones about the Englishman, the American, the Indian and the Scot?

Leaky Houses
Planning on buying a house? The "leaky building syndrome" may affect 30,000 to 90,000 houses. Arm yourself with some facts to ensure buying the wrong home doesn't turn your NZ dream into a real estate nightmare.

A Home In The Sun
Where should you live if sunshine is important to you, and how wise is it soaking up New Zealand's golden rays?

Cost of Living Calculator
Use our cost of living calculator to figure out your New Zealand living costs and the income you will need to support your chosen lifestyle.

Rental Homes
How much should you pay to rent a good quality, or average, or poor quality home? The rents paid for two and three bedroom homes in a number of individual suburbs and towns are presented.

Accent on New Zealand and Australia
New Zealanders don't like it when foreigners tell them their accents are the same as Australians'. And after sampling life here for a while, you'll realise they aren't.

Vital Healthcare Information
If you're planning on living in New Zealand, it's vital you understand how the country's healthcare is provided.

What does it mean to be a New Zealander?
Kiwi children have their say.

Quality of life in New Zealand
A major survey of Kiwis' perceptions of quality of life, work / life balance, crime, cultural diversity and other issues.

Keeping up with the Joneses
Compared with other Kiwis, Aucklanders place higher emphasis on being seen to be successful.

New Zealand Pensions
How are you going to get an income to ensure you can retire in comfort in New Zealand.



Alternatives to Living in New Zealand?

Living in Canada

Living in Australia