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Move to New Zealand? Anonymous
Was considering visiting New Zealand, but having next to no real reason to stay here, figured I just might move altogether.

Aside from "Where?", can anyone tell me if it's even a good idea, or how much money I should have before I could even consider it?
(Let alone the $1,000 one-way plane ticket)

Also, how are the schools?
That's the kicker. If I can move there and school there - I'd like to, but otherwise, I may as well bang out 4 more years of hell here and then ship out somewhere with a skill under my belt.

Thanks /trv/!
>> Anonymous
Let me know where you find flights to there, because I was looking at flying to Vancouver first before getting anything to Auckland.
>> Anonymous
I'm from Auckland and can answer most questions you have about it. By schools do you mean high school or university/college? How old are you? (I don't care if you're underage b&, you can type like a normal person) Would you be moving with family? What ethnicity are you? How much money do you have to spend on buying or renting a house? Also, what activities do you enjoy doing?
>> Anonymous
>>72014
direct flight from Vancouver to Auckland on Air New Zealand
>> Anonymous
I'm talking Uni or College.
I'm 22, 23 in January.
I'd be moving alone. (Fuck the family, hence "No reason to stay")
I'm a White American (About 1/5 German blood, at most)
None yet, I'm looking at going in about 18 months.
Plenty of time to save.
I've never explored my "Outdoorsy" side, but I've always wanted to skydive, bungee jump, and go boating / skiing / jet skiing, and snowboarding / skiing.
My current hobbies include mostly dabbling with electronics and things of the like, and maybe enjoying a good glass of wine and dine here and there.
I live in the freaking middle of the USA (Illinois) so these things are a touch hard to come by at a reasonable price.
>> Anonymous
>>72021
this guy is Christchurch material
>> Anonymous
>>72023
What's that?
>> Anonymous
>>72024
I was hoping Auckland, personally, I've got a few friends there.
>> Anonymous
>>72021
I suggest moving to Auckland and trying to rent a house/apartment/live with homestays in Ponsonby or possibly the North Shore.

>I'm talking Uni or College.
Auckland has an alright university scene. AUT, Massey University are nearby and others are also close.

>I'm a White American
I'd stay out of travelling to South Auckland, there's really nothing out there except for houses. If you want to though, make sure you don't wear any flash clothes which show you have wealth. If you are by yourself and look rich, you're likely to be mugged. They probably won't stab you or anything though.

Auckland has an airport with flights going out regularly to Queenstown and the South Island where you can do all the touristy things and get an adrenaline rush. You can also bungy-jump off the Sky Tower and Harbour Bridge if you don't want to travel far.
The viaduct/waterfront has some nice restaurants if you don't mind spending a bit of cash.
>> Anonymous
>>72026
Of the major's that one could choose, are there any that are in very high demand in New Zealand?
I'm hoping for something computer or electrical, but I'm still undecided myself.

I never really dress flashily in the first place, and I tend to avoid those kind of places while also keeping a light amount of cash on me. I appreciate the heads up, though.

The X-Treem sports can wait until I'm more or less settled, but it's a nice thought.
I'd like to be able to enjoy just living there rather than having to chase one thrill after another just to 'get through life'.
How far off is the coast from Auckland, and what are some of the do's and don't of public use? (Also pertaining to watercraft)

Yeah, I'd seen a few online when browsing around.
That won't happen too often, but I'm definitely looking for some good eats to celebrate a few things here or there.

Talked to my friend in Auckland, and he said I could stay at his place for awhile to get things sorted.

Also, how much money do you think I'd need to have saved before even making a move?
It's roughly 1.5 to 1 USD, but I hear goods are just that much more expensive, making them comparably even.
>> Anonymous
>>72025
there's not much of that outdoors stuff you want to do in Auckland mate, but you can pretty much day trip from Christchurch to do all that stuff.

Plus Christchurch has a decent Electrical Engineering School at the University of Canterbury if you want to go in that direction.
You like wine? Canterbury and Marlborough (region up North next to Canterbury) produce the best wines in the nation
>> Anonymous
If it has to be Auckland, you might as well go to Sydney.
>> Anonymous
>>72029
So how hard is it to travel from Christchurch to Auckland, and how much is it?
I've a few friends in Auckland, but if I like the stay and want to further my education, I might move to Christchurch.
In that case, though, I'd like to still see my friends.
>> Anonymous
>>72028
>Of the major's that one could choose, are there any that are in very high demand in New Zealand?

Electricians/plumbers are in high demand. There was a story in the paper last year about a plumber who bought himself a Bentley just through being a plumber.

>How far off is the coast from Auckland, and what are some of the do's and don't of public use? (Also pertaining to watercraft)
Auckland is right on the coast really. See the narrow part on the North Island, near the top of your pic, that is coloured grey with small islands near it? That's the area of Auckland. It takes about 2 hours or so to drive from East Coast Auckland to West Coast Auckland. What do you mean by public use?

>how much money do you think I'd need to have saved before even making a move?
I'd say around USD$2000 would be enough if you're living with your mate and are about to go into part-time work.

Never been to America so don't know the price of necessities. If you want I can tell you price of necessities so you can compare them yourself.
>> Anonymous
>>72035
you fly for about an hour. You can go look up airfares on Air New Zealand, Pacific Blue and Qantas websites.
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>>72035I've a few friends in Auckland, but if I like the stay and want to further my education, I might move to Christchurch.
Auckland > Christchurch.

OP NZ is a very small country, it's relatively cheap to travel anywhere within NZ.
>> Anonymous
Christchurch is love
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>> Anonymous
It's always a matter of checking visas & how you can get them, but you also should check yourself. The reason you have for staying isn't a particularly compelling one, and if you don't like it here you're locked in to a university degree that is probably inflexible in transferring credit back to your home country.

You can stay in NZ up to 12 months after graduation, I believe (can't find mention on the Immigration website, just from Chinese friends), to find work.

Another thing is, you will need to show evidence of $10k per year to support yourself for the length of your program.

So, I don't really believe that you'll be able to save that in time, and even if, this is barely better than indulging some travel wannabee who wants to escape whatever imaginary crisis is befalling them.

But, to humour you, if you want to do engineering, the greatest amount of employers, and one of the better schools, are in the Christchurch area. Otago may be an attractive option for the student life, but has nothing else going for it. Wellington and Auckland are fine choices, as is Palmerston North, only the latter has fewer job opps.
>> Anonymous
>>72029
Reminder that OP is from Illinois and a 5-hour drive is considered 'short' in America.

Taupo has all the adreneline stuff going for it and it's only 3 hours south of Auckland city. Also snow/skiing just 1 hour to the SW of Taupo.
>> Anonymous
Thanks for all the info guys.
One of my biggest concerns is dual-citizenship with the United States. If I ever seriously wanted to stay, I'd have to figure out how to become a citizen - as well as see if I were also able to return to to the country I was born in, if the need ever arose.

So, as an English speaking American with top-notch typing and computer skills - what kind of jobs could I get?
I've heard that there's a pretty high demand for people (Notably visitors and people working on a non-citizen license) who speak fluent English. Is that
>> Anonymous
>>72158
No concerns about dual citizenship with the US. It's AWWWWWWWWRIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT.
>> Anonymous
>>72160
Well, now that I know THAT, at least, how do I become a citizen of New Zealand? (Just in case I'd like to be)
Minimum time spent in the country, job requirements, "How to do it", etc.

Also, my job question from the last post.
>> Anonymous
>>72164
http://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/Services-Citizenship-Index?OpenDocument
>> Anonymous
Anybody have an idea of how NZ's construction/roadbuilding/civil engineering type jobs are? Busy? I've been thinking of spending some time there or AUS though it would be nice to work for half the time to afford it. Thanks
>> Anonymous
>>72180
OP Again.
A quick glance at job postings in New Zealand surprised me.
There were 18,000 online postings, 666 (oddly) of which were for construction.
If you're looking into it, you should be just fine.
(Original Link - http://www.seek.co.nz/ )
>> Anonymous
>>72180

Yehp heaps of Civil Engineering
>> Anonymous
Thanks OP. Looks fairly good jobwise. Definately going to have to look into this again after I'm done school
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>>72229
>>72216
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>> Anonymous
All you need to know about New Zealanders can be found by watching Brett and Gemaine
>> Anonymous
>>72426
What's that?
>> Anonymous
>>72446
Flight of the Concords
>> Anonymous
NZ is win. Just don't act like an American jackass please.
>> Anonymous
>>72493
Oh, I have no intention of doing so.
I think I'll have my final verdict of "Save and move" or "Move to GTFO the country" on November 4th.
>> Anonymous
NZ is fucking terrible. Auckland is full of homeless people and crime (srsly). A disgusting shithole that I can't wait to leave.
>> Anonymous
Also, the internet is SO FUCKING SLOW. A 2 minute youtube video takes about 5 minutes to download.
>> Anonymous
>>73400
You're just going to LOVE America.
>> Anonymous
>>73400
The shit is always browner on the other side?
>> Anonymous
New Zealand's a good country in most ways, and easy to travel around on the whole. You can get from anywhere to anywhere in less than a day depending on how much money you have.

I live down south in Dunedin which is probably just worth a visit really, good uni... but that's about it. Auckland's probably your best bet for living in the first place, but there's no reason you couldn't move around more as you felt like later on in your stay.

As for being accepted as an American - I think you'll be all good. Haven't experienced any animosity towards you guys down here at least. As long as you're not a hick (which you don't seem to be).

I did have a Texan in one of my tutorials at uni and we did tease him for saying 'eraser' though...
>> Anonymous
>>73400
That's fucking bullshit. This is only in South Auckland. Just avoid South Auckland and you'll be fine. North Shore and Auckland Central are fine and safe. Auckland is one of the most safe cities in the world (just forget South Auckland of course - but why would anyone go there anyway, there's nothing to see or do)
>> Anonymous
>>73401
Not really. I'm on Ihug and live halfway to the wopwops and can load a youtube video pretty fast.
>> Anonymous
>>73424
What kind of speeds do you get?
>> Anonymous
>>Living in New Zealand

Enjoy going to the West Island.
>> Anonymous
>>73443
What do you mean by that?
>> Anonymous
>>73445

I think he got west and east mixed up. I'm assuming he's an ausfag.
>> Anonymous
>>73445
No Kiwi's actually live in NZ, they all live in Australia.
>> Anonymous
Go to Ruatoria bro. Or Wanganui - it's fuckin sweet. I'll meet you there.
>> Anonymous
The internet speed is generally pretty rubbish compared to the US. Another NZer joins the thread. Originally from a smalltown, now in auckland.
>> Anonymous
>>72493
An American jackass is preferable by far to the forcedly-laidback, blokey, dim bigots that make up most of the male population.
>> Anonymous
>>72029
Oh god, especially malborough. For white wine at least.
>> Anonymous
try the JOBS section on trademe.co.nz

it sometimes has more non-recruiter adverts.
>> Anonymous
>>73440
On the vodafone test site I get:

3663kbps download, 130kbps upload.

On Speedtest.net I get:

3682kbps download, 123kbps upload.

I live in South Albany though and still on tank water.
>> Anonymous
>>73638
That's faster than what I'm using NOW. *sadface*
>> Anonymous
Any new news?
>> Anonymous
>>73424
fail, use xnet, it's the best


btw I live in Mount Maunganui, good town for young people (0 to 20 or so) and old people (retirees), idk about in between, I'm only moving next year to go to uni.

and the uni you pic depends on the course you want to do
>> Anonymous
Uni/College-wise, Auckland is good for things like Business and Tech and stuff. They have a pretty okay art depo, but if you want to do a course in the arts then head down to Wellington for Massey (though I hear Victoria down there is pretty good for Law). I don't know much about Otago, but I hear it's pretty decent. AUT is supposedly our top school.

From the sounds of it, I recommend living in Auckland, which is where I'm at. It's really easy to get apartments in the city, because that's where all the Uni students are. For the outdoorsy things, you can just drive all over the place. Lots of places just outside of Auckland that are pretty good for trekking and visiting (Piha, etc.) and you can just drive down to Rotorua (two hours) or Taupo (3 hours) for extreme-ish things like bungy-jumping. Plus, there's a beach about 10 minutes from every where you are in Auckland.

As mentioned before, just an hour from Taupo is Mt Ruapehu, which is great for skiing or snowboarding. There's two sides, so it depends on which way you go. But if you really want to get into it, I recommend taking a flight to Queenstown and staying in Wanaka or something. Heaps of mountains there.
>> Anonymous
Every person from New Zealend I've known well has been a cool person, although they're obsessed with telling me that NEW ZEALAND IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN AUSTRALIA.