This book is an indispensible guide to the roller coaster ride that is the emigration process. It covers all the topics and issues that anyone thinking of emigrating to New Zealand will need to know about, from the discussion phase through to making friends when you're there. It includes: - Deciding to go - Applying for a visa - Preparing to leave - Taking your pets - Arriving in New Zealand - House hunting and buying - Education and health - Cars and driving - Profiles of major cities and regions. This thoroughly revised and updated new edition now includes a new chapter on how to find a job in New Zealand.Contents: Preface; 1. Introducing New Zealand; 2. Why Emigrate?; 3. Visa Application; 4. Emigration Preparations; 5. Pets; 6. Getting There; 7. Arrival in New Zealand; 8. House Hunting and Buying; 9. Education; 10. Employment; 11. Health Issues; 12. Cars and Driving; 13. General information; 14. Major Cities and Regions; 15. Final Thoughts; 16. Kiwispeak; 17. Event Planner; Index.

Author Biography

STEVE HORRELL emigrated to New Zealand in 2003 where he is still serving with the Royal New Zealand Navy.