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I have always wanted to travel to NZ. I've heard you can't buy property if you're moving there from another country, is this true ? Are there any single men ?? I'm half kidding !
Actually, there are no restrictions on foreigners buying property in NZ...one of the few countries where that is the case I believe. You are free to buy any residential property you like. NZ is currently heading toward a little bit of a property bust so prices are expected to drop by up to 30% in the next couple of years (off the back of the US subprime mortgage crisis). However interest rates are very high, around 10%.
Single men...hmmm...not sure about that one. I'll have to check with my single friends!! Kiwi men can be very *unique* especially if they are rural boys!
Kiwis have a tendency to end up in all corners of the globe (as do the ubiquitous Aussies). I'm here for work reasons...good salaries and next to no tax. That's so I can afford a place back home when the time comes
I don't know what NZ immigration policies are like at this time, but I do know NZ is crying out for skilled immigrants. You'd have to check govt websites for the particulars of what sort of skills they are after.
Sometimes NZ is also used as a 'back door' into Australia. If you have citizenship of either country you can live and work freely in the other.
Just wondering if it's true about there being a lot of christians in NZ. Not that it matters but I'm just curious.
Is there a lot of snow ? Oh yeah, I'm a single mom, would I fit in ok ?
Thanks for all your help !
I just went to the link you provided, after reading I'm sure I would fit in. The people of NZ sound so wonderful. What a breath of fresh air.
Going to go read some more. Thanks !
Hi tkdmom, NZ is one of the most secular countries in the OECD. That said it is nominally christian and you will find every major christian denomination represented there (about half of NZers identify themselves as Christians). In addition there is little controversy over religion in NZ. It's pretty much a live and let live kind of place.
Snow is very regional - you will find it really only falls in the central north island (on the mountains) and in the south island also in the mountainous regions. In auckland the coldest it gets is frost on the grass (and I haven't seen that for years!) NZ's climate is temperate so there aren't too many extremes.
Single mums would fit in as anyone else who made an effort to. Again, Kiwis are pretty egalitarian and laid back. It's a diverse country so people don't really take too much notice if you are a little different. Also for kids most public schools are very good.
I was just in NZ last week and after living in HK I was amazed at how relaxed and laid back everyone was, even in the country's biggest city. I felt like I was on a summer beach holiday - it was great! Now I'm back in the big smoggy city.
What months are the peak tourist season in NZ? I'd like to visit but I generally prefer avoiding the peak season with the most crowds. What would be the best off season time to go where the weather would still be OK, but yet not too many visitors?
What months are the peak tourist season in NZ? I'd like to visit but I generally prefer avoiding the peak season with the most crowds. What would be the best off season time to go where the weather would still be OK, but yet not too many visitors?
Hi there, I guess peak season in NZ would be summer because it doesn't get too hot. However, there are very rarely crowds of people anywhere in NZ . Honestly, don't worry about crowds, it's not like visiting Europe where it's a major consideration. Best time of year weatherwise would be from Nov-April. I personally like late summer/early autumn best, it seems to be more settled (feb-apr).
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New Zealand deserves a lttle attention
