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Going NZ is your ultimate guide to New Zealand. This blog has been designed for people like YOU – who want to live in New Zealand or want to travel this amazing country.
We are Dawn & Isaac two British people living our dreams. Three years ago, we left our old lives in the UK, quit our jobs and travelled halfway around the world to live in New Zealand. It’s been a none stop adventure ever since!
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Moving to New Zealand Checklist
As our moving date came closer, the sleepless nights became more frequent and all we could think about is what needs to be done and when. Whilst I am good at prioritising, I [...]
Our 10 day South Island Self Drive Itinerary
In February we embarked on a 10 day self-drive trip of the South Island. It had been almost 6 years since we last visited the South Island so we [...]
Moving to New Zealand with your pets – what you need to know
New Zealand is an amazing country, with astounding natural wonders, cosmopolitan cities, and an incredibly comfortable quality of life — it’s easy to see why anyone would be tempted [...]
The Cost of Living in New Zealand
The beginning of 2015 marked a year of living in New Zealand for us! Bring out the cake! We can now truly say we are now fully fledged NZ [...]
Car Insurance New Zealand – What you need to know
Quick navigation Do you need car insurance in New Zealand? How much does car insurance cost in New Zealand? Are no claims discounts transferable to New Zealand? Car insurance [...]
Rotorua’s Best Free Geothermal Spots
Mud Pools of Rotorua Rotorua is New Zealand’s hot spot when it comes to geothermal activity (pun intended!) and people flock from near and far to enjoy [...]
Getting a Mortgage in New Zealand
If you are considering buying in New Zealand your starting point would be to decide what area of New Zealand to move to! Click here to check out my [...]
Day Trips Within Auckland
Now we are living and working in Auckland we have had time to visit all the tourist attractions that are here, there is so much to see and do [...]
How hard was it really to get a flat in Auckland?
Before we arrived in New Zealand we wrote the article about How to Find a Home in New Zealand. We must have done as much research as anyone! Looking [...]
The Pros & Cons of The KiwiSaver Scheme
Let's get straight down to business...First question, What is it?! The KiwiSaver is a voluntary work-based savings initiative in New Zealand that helps residents to set up nicely for [...]
Working Life in New Zealand
The New Zealand job market is expanding, which is great news if you’re hoping to live and work in this glorious part of the world! The NZ government are [...]
Living in Auckland
As you know Auckland is the largest city of New Zealand and is a lot of people’s first choice when considering relocation. The total population of Auckland is now [...]
Paying Student Loans Abroad
Ever wondered that if you lived in another country would you have to pay your student loan back whilst earning in another country? We did! Our research lead us to [...]
Finding a Job New Zealand
If working in New Zealand is going to be part of your trip, then it’s really beneficial to start looking into potential jobs before you go. You can even [...]
Bank Accounts
Before you arrive into NZ we suggest you open a bank account. All the banks in New Zealand can be accessed online so you can get to see all [...]