New Zealand is a dedicated nation of DIY-ers. An advert for one of the country’s largest hardware stores sums it up perfectly with their motto, “DIY – it’s in our DNA”.
However, laws introduced from March 1 are placing restrictions on….read more »
New Zealand’s DIY fanatics to be restricted by new laws
Posted Saturday, May 12th, 2012 in Articles by Anthony Strachan | Tags: consumer advice, New Zealand
Coming from the UK, the notion of a north/south divide is something that we are all used to.
You would think though that when you choose to put all of your earthly belongings aboard a freight ship and send it around….read more »
Here in the UK we are fortunate enough to receive free healthcare but this is not the case everywhere, including New Zealand.
Ensuring that your healthcare is looked after should be a major consideration factored into your decision to emigrate abroad.
We….read more »
Expats in NZ panic at Marmite shortage!
Posted Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 in Articles by Anthony Strachan | Tags: consumer advice, New Zealand
If you think moving to the other side of the world stops you rolling your eyes and gnashing your teeth at politics and news in general. Think again.
Reading the average New Zealand newspaper is no less depressing than reading the….read more »
If you’re moving to New Zealand with your pets then give some thought to accommodation before you arrive.
Your dog or cat will be in quarantine for a short time on arrival from the UK (10 days) so you have….read more »
New Zealand is a long way from the UK and when the time comes to book your flight there, whether you’re coming over on a holiday/recce trip or emigrating for good, it pays to do your homework
Says expat Pattie Pegler….read more »
If you’re in two minds about what to take with you when you move to New Zealand, be warned that second-hand furniture is not cheap there and you are likely to be better off shipping items from the UK. ….read more »
Brits moving to New Zealand should never get too excited about a new life down under until they’ve thought about visas – their whole emigration plans hinge on gaining one.
The type of visa you should apply for will depend largely….read more »
The beginning of 2012 has been bright for New Zealand property, with it in better shape than it has been in for the past five years.
The latest report from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand shows that nearly 10%….read more »
British dog owners settling in NZ are often surprised at the restrictions on dogs in New Zealand. Expats arrive in NZ expecting it to be a great country for dogs – lots of countryside and wide open spaces for starters,….read more »