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Another way to prove you are you
Have you ever been asked for proof of your age or identity in New Zealand and not been able to provide it?
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Confidence boost from Work Connect helps Bijal find a job
For nearly 10 years Bijal had been working in marketing and communications in fast-paced Bombay. "My partner and I were at the stage where we wanted to have a bit more of a relaxed lifestyle and...
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Which documents do I need?
Most New Zealand visa applications require to provide evidence that you meet the criteria of the visa you are applying for.
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A sense of belonging
Susie Busby says her friends in the United Kingdom still ask her when she is moving back. “I’m not. Right now my life in New Zealand is great. I live in a lovely seaside community and I...
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Winds of change
At first glance, Wellington did not seem an ideal place for Belinda Naudé. Belinda was born in Zimbabwe and lived in sun-baked South Africa for 25 years. She prefers warm and still weather that...
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Where city and nature meet
When Lelde Kukle first went into New Zealand shops, she found the shopkeepers a bit strange. “They would say, ‘Hi, how are you?’ It was a bit of a shock. I didn’t know why a...
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Music in schools - bringing benefits that last
Daniel Sun had always been quiet and serious, and never spoke much in class, but the school he found himself in the year he turned eight was different. Daniel's family had recently moved from...
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School zoning
For some parents in New Zealand, school zoning is an important thing to consider when deciding where to buy or rent. This is because our free state-funded education system is designed for students to...
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Who can drive in New Zealand?
New or Temporary? To drive in New Zealand without a New Zealand driver licence you must: have a current and valid overseas licence or driver permit, either in English or with an accurate English...
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It's time to explore
Jacques and Aldine moved from South Africa to Christchurch in early 2018, and their dogs Chino and Vanilla really noticed the difference. Aldine did not feel safe walking their dogs without Jacques...
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The place they call home
After trialling life in several different countries, Brazilians Marcel and Nathalie Ferreira have chosen to settle down in Pegasus, just outside of Christchurch. Highly skilled IT people such as...
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Embracing a sea change
Half a world away from their old lives in England, Peter Drake and his family are embracing the relaxed atmosphere and beach life of Canterbury. When he is floating on his back in the sea near...