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New Zealand is the place to go for a relaxed lifestyle. The same is true within the schooling system. New Zealand is just slightly larger than Britain, yet it has only about 5 million people in it. Auckland is the only place in the country where one needs to worry about traffic.
The beaches are peaceful and people tend to be easy going. New Zealand has world-class seafood, lamb, wines and cheeses. In some parts, it would be difficult to find a bad restaurant, and the cafe culture is booming. There's plenty of delicious Asian food around, as well as the best of European cuisine presented in a range of fresh Kiwi styles.
While there is plenty to do outdoors, and the larger cities do have a limited but thriving nightlife, New Zealand does not compare to the busy and bustling streets of cities in the UK and US. While this may suit expats who are looking for a quieter life, young adults and students may find themselves longing for more to occupy their evenings. This has a lot to do with their relaxed attitude towards life in general. New Zealand is a society of immigrants.
Even its native inhabitants, the Maori, have only been in the country for about years. Most of the population is of relatively recent European descent, and there are also a lot of people from Asia and the Pacific Islands. While the country still bears the scars of colonisation, racism is minimal, and many cultures are joyously evident. New Zealanders are very down-to-earth people who despise pretentiousness. The majority of rental properties are leased unfurnished, but will have a cooker, fridge, carpets and curtains or blinds.
Council rates are paid by the homeowner or landlord. Rates vary depending on the particular council and the location of the property, but usually amount to about 0. Water and refuse collection are not covered by council rates, and are paid for by the tenant.
Housing is in shortest supply in Christchurch, where major earthquakes in and damaged about 10, homes. After years of skyrocketing prices, property costs finally started to level off in Higher interest rates and restrictions to offshore buying are predicted to further stem the demand for buying property in Maureen Crowley, a real estate agent and secretary of the Christchurch Irish Society, says the most important thing to investigate if you are considering investing in a property in Christchurch is whether you can get insurance before you buy - some companies insist homeowners have an existing policy with them before offering a new policy on another house.
It is also advisable to get an independent valuation and building inspection of any property you are looking to purchase. Homes tend to typically be in an inner-city apartment block, or a fully detached, individually built suburban or rural house.
Rows of terraced or semi-detached houses are uncommon. Most houses are wooden with iron roofs. Houses more than 30 years old are not usually insulated, unless upgraded under the government scheme, and almost all housing lacks central heating, which means it can get very cold in the winter months, especially on the South Island.
Auckland: With its mild climate and easygoing ways, Auckland consistently rates in the top 10 cities in the world when any global quality of life studies are released.
One-third of New Zealanders live there and two in five of those were born overseas, making the city a lively, multi-cultural spot. Built around two harbours, Auckland is called the City of Sails for good reason. Just about everyone seems to get out on the water when they can. Those looking for work in business, finance and IT are most likely to find joy as most big companies are based here. Wellington: Brace yourself! Windy Wellington can feel pretty chilly in winter when severe southerly winds roll in.
The government is a big employer and there are also jobs to be had in tourism. That said, everybody who works there gets training in what to do. Get the latest on the city and its economy at wellington. Christchurch: Once known as The Garden City, Christchurch is still recovering from the serious earthquake damage sustained in A significant rebuilding and repair programme has been underway for years, but residents have been recently complaining about how long it is taking to get repair work done.
In the meantime, life in the suburbs goes on as normal and there are plenty of Irish here if you are feeling homesick. Other big employers in the area are tourism and agriculture. Employment market For most people emigrating in search of work in the past decade, booming Australia has been an obvious choice over New Zealand, which was hit by recession at a similar time to Ireland. Unemployment soared from a record low of 3.
But the economy has been recovering since. Unemployment fell to about 4. Skilled tradespeople and construction professionals are still sought after to assist with the rebuilding of Christchurch, after two major earthquakes destroyed much of the city in and About 80 per cent of buildings in the central business district and more than 10, homes needed to be demolished after the two earthquakes, and an additional , houses were in need of repair.
Ireland is one of the main skilled labour markets being targeted by employers. Engineers, carpenters, joiners and building surveyors are in high demand, but note that you will need official papers to prove your qualifications. The number of jobs in construction and related sectors are fewer than in the early years of the rebuild however. Unemployment rates are increasing again in Christchurch following a lengthy period of outperforming the rest of the country, but agriculture and manufacturing are regaining strength.
Opportunities for construction workers are not limited to Christchurch. The rebuild sucked in workers from all over the country, creating shortages in other cities and regions, especially in Auckland where major infrastructure projects including a new city rail link are planned or already under construction.
New Zealand has had an emigration problem of its own over the past decade, which has exacerbated skill shortages in areas outside construction, such as healthcare. There are three skills lists that facilitate the entry of skilled migrants: skillshortages. The immediate and long-term skill shortage lists are updated annually, while a temporary third list for Canterbury , developed to provide workers for the Christchurch rebuild, is updated every three months.
The immediate skill shortage list mostly features trades, construction, healthcare and agriculture -related professions. The long-term list contains more, with a particular emphasis on engineers, healthcare and social workers, and construction workers. He also advises jobseekers not to be too choosy when they first arrive.
Employers are not obliged to advertise jobs and it is estimated that only 20 to 30 per cent of vacancies are advertised. So networking plays an important role when searching for work. Companies also place importance on personal recommendations from existing employees. The Irish community actively helps new arrivals to find work, so linking in with the local Irish association and joining online networks for Irish people can be helpful.
The Earthquake Commission , the agency responsible for the residential repair programme in Christchurch, advertises directly for workers on its website www. Fletcher Construction is managing many of the repair projects and has a lot of jobs advertised on its website, Fbcareers. Recruitment agencies are also hugely helpful, Lowney says. Local recruitment agencies are most useful for temporary office or farm work, while international companies like Robert Walters or Cobalt Recruitment are better for professional positions.
Applicants can register with recruiters before leaving Ireland. Immigration New Zealand has a section on its website on working and finding a job. If you are on a visa for less than two years, full charges will be applied for healthcare but most costs of injuries from accidents are covered by the accident compensation scheme ACC.
Check your eligibility on the Ministry of Health site. No matter what, you will be treated in a public hospital in an emergency. As in Ireland, many New Zealanders take out health insurance, particularly to avoid long waiting periods in the public system.
There are two main types of health insurance: comprehensive, which covers both hospital treatment and everyday medical costs, such as GP or physiotherapist visits; and elective surgical and specialist care cover, which takes care of hospital bills, but not other medical treatment. You can learn more about the health insurance products on offer at Southern Cross Health Society or comparison shop for cover on insureme.
Dental treatment is free for children under 18, but adults must pay for private treatment. As ever, shop around for the best value. In New Zealand, children must attend school from age 6 to 16, but most start at age 5. Primary school runs through to year 6 age 10 , then children attend intermediate school for years 7 and 8, before going on to secondary school for years 9 to Confusingly, intermediate schooling might be in a separate school, or in a primary school or a secondary school.
Secondary schools are sometimes called high schools, grammar schools or colleges. Expect to pay a voluntary contribution to the school.
There is also plenty of information about the different types of school and choosing a school on the New Zealand Now site newzealandnow.
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