New!! Volume 2, published Nov. 2024 with the most up-to-date information. Are you considering moving to New Zealand? Or looking to enjoy an extended vacation? This comprehensive guide will support you every step of the way! Written by a dual citizen of New Zealand and the United States, this book is packed with tips, resources, and perspectives from other American expats to help you start a new, exciting life in the Land of the Long White Cloud.
Whether you are looking to relocate permanently, or just want to spend a few weeks or months road-tripping across this stunning country as a tourist, this book is for you! Discover everything you need to know about Aotearoa New Zealand, including:
- NZ's 16 regions, their unique local cultures, economies, and features;
- Tips and tricks to make the immigration process less stressful;
- What to do with your possessions and pets;
- Advice on buying a car, landing a job, and finding a rental;
- An overview of New Zealand's rich history and culture;
- Te reo Maori pronunciation and quirky Kiwi slang;
- Deep dives into New Zealand's Healthcare, Education, and Housing sectors;
- How New Zealand became the only country in the world to abolish most lawsuits;
- Work/life balance, vacation time, childcare subsidies, and paid parental leave explained.
- Interviews, advice, stories, and perspectives from over a dozen Americans living in New Zealand.
PLUS! Detailed chapters on United States Expat Taxes and Banking - crucial information for any American looking to relocate overseas! Honest, easy to read, and chock-full of statistics and helpful resources, this e-book is an indispensable guide for anyone considering a move or visit to New Zealand!
Detailed Section Overview
- History, Government, and Politics
- NZ's 16 regions & map
- Planning Your Move: What to do with your possessions: what to ship, sell, store, or donate
- Immigration and relocation resources, links, and tips
- Immigration advisers, recruitment agencies, and how to avoid scams
- Special Banking and Retirement options for expats
- US Expat Taxes - strategies, pitfalls to avoid, and resources
- Why do I need to file US taxes at all if I live abroad?
- New Zealand slang and te reo pronunciation
- Kiwi Coffee Culture - say goodbye to drip coffee, and hello to the flat white
- Driving Differences - driving on the left side, how to choose a car, EV and hybrid subsidies, the price of petrol, driving hazards, and more!
- The ACC - accident-related healthcare for all (even tourists) and what it means for you
- New Zealand Healthcare - costs, benefits and drawbacks, who is eligible, private vs. public insurance, dental care
- How NZ abolished nearly all lawsuits
- Childcare - subsidies, cost, options, kindergartens and pre-schools, daycares, and more
- NZ Education System - public, private, home school, higher education costs and subsidies, universities & colleges, trade schools
- Work / Life Balance - vacation time minimums, sick and bereavement leave, miscarriage leave, domestic abuse leave, national public holidays
- The New Zealand Real Estate Market - average prices, laws, policies, and practices
- Cost of Living - tips and tricks on how to adapt to New Zealand's high prices
- Where to find your favorite American foods
- Managing Culture Shock and Homesickness
- "Conversations with Ameri-Kiwis" - quotes from other US expats who live in New Zealand, their perspectives and advice
- What is Tall Poppy Syndrome?
- Interesting Facts about New Zealand
- Resources section
