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18 Months to go –
• Decide where you would like to live.
• Research house prices, salaries and cost of living in that area
• Discuss your plans with your family
• Investigate employment and business opportunities for all family members
• Visit migration Expo’s
• Choose a migration agent and have your eligibility confirmed
• Prepare your house for sale (redecorate if necessary)
12 Months to go –
• Check that all passports have at least 2 years left on them
• Collate all personal documents; birth and marriage certificates, adoption papers, employment references, driving licences and qualifications
• Update CV and make them suitable for New Zealand employers
• Do some market research into your job opportunities
• Put your house on the market
• Put your finances in order, consolidate accounts and reduce debts
• Discuss your plans with your current employer, childrens schools and extended family and friends
6 Months to go –
• Medicals and police checks may now be required; check with your migration agent before arranging them
• Organise quotes for shipping your household effects and pets
• Make sure pets are fully vaccinated for travelling to NZ
• Organise quotes for flights to NZ
• Sell unwanted furniture and household effects
• Clean and paint any garden tools and furniture you wish to bring. Items must be soil free or will be denied entry by customs
• give formal notice to your employer
• request hand over files from your dentist and doctors surgery
• open a New Zealand bank account
• Set up a trading account with a currency broker
• Request credit references from banks, building society or any other lender
2 Months to go -
• Organise temporary accommodation in New Zealand
• Book pet kennels in New Zealand
• Request up to date statements on savings and pensions
• Give notice to your landlord
1 Month to go –
• Advise banks, passport office, DVLA, inland revenue, pension company, insurance brokers and accountants of your new address
• Pay council tax and utilities up to date
• Cancel TV licence, sky, internet, phone and insurances
• Sell or donate any unwanted items
• Redirect your post
• Transfer funds to your Kiwi account
• Collect hand over files from schools, doctors and dentist
• Arrange private health cover if required
• Pay off all outstanding debts
• Close surplus accounts, destroy cards and shred personal records
• Book flights and hotels along your travel route
• Collate all relevant documents to accompany you in transit
• Cancel any redundant direct debits and standing orders
• Request a copy of your no claims bonus from your insurer
• Arrange car hire
1 Week to go –
• Sell your car/bike/van and cancel the insurance
• Buy currency for your trip
• Ensure your household effects are about to leave
1 Day to go –
• Make sure you have transport to the airport
• Pack activity sets for young children
• Get a good nights sleep
When you arrive in New Zealand
On Arrival
• Collect your hire car and check into your accommodation
• Contact your agent and let them know you have arrived
• Try not to sleep through the day to keep jet lag to a minimum
• Find the nearest internet café for research on the local area
• Take some time to explore your new home and familiarise yourself
1 Week later
• Get an IRD number from the Inland Revenue office
• Contact your new employer
• Talk to the locals
• Meet with realtors and discuss your housing options
• Purchase a car and organise insurance
• Register your children with new schools and arrange to meet their new teachers
• Get a land line installed and set up your own internet access
• Meet your new neighbours and make new friends
1 Month later
• Review your financial position and transfer more funds if required
• Set up automatic payments for utilities
• Register with a doctor and dentist
• Meet with mortgage brokers to discuss your options
• Consider re writing your will
• Start to attend social functions and clubs
• Relax and settle into your new life
4 bedroom villa completely restored to highest standard available from mid May until end of August. Ideal for Migrants moving to the Nelson Region.
Large kitchen/dining/livingroom with 2 dishdraws, 2 electric ovens, 5 burner gas hob, heat pump. Lots of light (8 skylights) and large living space. Computer knook in the kitchen.
Separate lounge
2 bathrooms - one ensuite to main bedroom. Each bathroom has a bath and shower.
Carparking in the front of the house for 2+ cars.
large back garden.
large bi-folding doors out to deck and entertaining area.
No small children, older children ok and babies ok
No pets
No smoking
We are away 13th May-end of August but can be a bit flexible.
Rent: $550 plus expenses
Please contact the owners: Harbour View Apartments <hva@paradise.net.nz>
Bitte sprechen Sie uns gerne an, wenn Sie Fragen zum Umzug haben, oder möchten, dass wir Ihre Chancen für Sie ermitteln: 
"Wir freuen uns darauf von Ihnen zu hören!"
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