Moving To Beautiful New Zealand
Located in the Southern Hemisphere, just east of Australia
, New Zealand was separated from the rest of the world for a very long time. Being split from Australia thousands of years ago, New Zealand boasts of having animals and plants that are nowhere else in the world. The kiwi, a flightless bird, takes up residence here and the people of New Zealand are known as "kiwis."
The native people of this country are the Maori, but English is the spoken language. This is mainly because the country was made into a colony in the 1800s by the British. It is a constitutional monarchy, ruled by Queen Elizabeth II, the head of state. New Zealand considers herself a nuclear free zone, meaning that the country refuses to make or use any type of nuclear weapons or power. It is basically a peaceful nation that keeps to itself in many ways. The main religion of the country is Christianity.
New Zealand is a beautiful country with a vast array of landscapes which include forests, mountain peaks, beaches, pastures and waters of every kind. People enjoy sports of all kinds including bungee jumping, white water rafting, biking, hiking, golfing, swimming and more. Rugby is the most popular team sport.
The country of New Zealand is known for her friendly people and laid-back lifestyle. It is not an over-crowded, bustling type country, but tends to have a much slower pace than some of the larger countries. The hectic urban lifestyle has prompted many people to move to New Zealand where they can finally slow down. Going to New Zealand is almost like stepping back in time, to when neighbors were friendly and helpful and life was not as stressful.
Don't be tricked into thinking that New Zealand is behind the times regarding technology, just because they take things a little slower. They have cutting edge technology and are one of the top five connected countries in the world. Internet communication and connection is available everywhere and is used by most people. Many IT professionals have moved to New Zealand because of the great potential here for education and growth that can help others worldwide.
One of the most interesting things about New Zealand is the weather - it is known to change very quickly. Being prepared for any type of weather is best - hail, sleet, rain, wind, snow and plenty of warm sunshine! Wearing layers of clothes is what most people do, because then they can make the necessary changes and stay comfortable. Dress in New Zealand is casual and often, people will not even wear shoes.
You will need to get a work visa or work permit if you plan to be employed in New Zealand. This mostly depends on how long you plan to stay here. If you are going to get a temporary job, in order to check out the country or you are a student, there are certain rules that apply in order to work here temporarily. New Zealand has agreements with several countries where they grant temporary employment visas to people looking for employment on a short-term basis. You will need a work permit in order to work permanently in New Zealand, and that can be worked out with your boss. The nice thing about working in New Zealand is that there are many higher skilled and technical positions.
When you are planning your move to New Zealand, don't forget to spend some time thinking about your international shipping company. Call at least three moving companies and ask some questions so you can get an idea of how they operate and rather or not their services will work for you. Find a company that has some experience. Find out all about their licenses, insurance coverage and references from other customers. Don't be afraid to ask as many questions as necessary. Find out how they do quoting, what are the extra charges and how do they compare with other moving companies.
Make sure that you choose a moving company that specializes in international shipping. You may like your friendly moving company down the street, but it takes extra know-how to move things abroad. Do not be someone's guinea pig. Things can go very wrong when they try to move someone internationally and don't know all of the laws and regulations.
Do you want your car shipped also? If so, make sure you let the moving company know this as well, so they can answer your questions about that. You want your vehicle to be well taken care of, but you also want to get a good deal.
When you have all of your information about the various shipping companies, you can begin to compare services available, customer service, timing and pricing. Just because a company has lower prices does not mean they will do a good job for you. Many times, the quoted price will be lower, but then other prices will be added on and you will end up paying more.
You will find your move to the amazing New Zealand to be most educational and exciting. You will learn a lot in this process of moving internationally. However, it will all be worthwhile when you arrive with your belongings, get moved in and find yourself getting settled into one of the most spectacular countries on earth.
by: Tomer Harel
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