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  • Banking, loans & FX

    … All banks must be registered with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand - a list of all banks can be found on … are not banks, although they are supervised by the Reserve Bank, but they offer many similar services. There are banks … banks operate nationally. It is a good idea to check the bank's website to see if the bank you are considering has a …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/money-tax/banking-loans-fx
  • Buying a home

    … a home loan (mortgage) to pay for it. Most people go to a bank for these loans and use their new property as their … to help pay for your new home. This will mean you ask the bank for less money, and they will be more likely to say yes. … managers who work specifically with migrants. Ask if your bank has someone who can help you to meet their loan …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/buying-a-home
  • Economic overview

    … economy with exports accounting for about 30% of GDP World Bank Complementing primary production are sizeable … environment, with monetary policy managed by the Reserve Bank, our independent central bank that is charged with maintaining price stability.  We …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/invest-innovate-in-new-zealand/economic-overview
  • Working Holidays

    … visa at Immigration New Zealand's website . A New Zealand bank account - With some banks you can apply for and open a NZ bank account before you arrive.  Find out how on this helpful …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/working-holidays
  • Skilled and helping others to upskill

    … a new role as a business acquisition manager at the Bank of New Zealand and, with her husband Walter, she is … with the BNZ for six years. “I was working for another bank and they wanted me to work in the city. With a young … in New Zealand and one of the first things they need is a bank account. I think banks overall could be more supportive …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/skilled-and-helping-others-to-upskill
  • Money & tax

    … Wages and salaries are usually paid directly into a bank account. If you have a job to come to, it is a good idea … identity. Check how easy that will be when you choose a bank. … Money & tax …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/money-tax
  • Shopping

    … later you will need a local card, linked to a New Zealand bank. For information about setting up a bank account here check our Money and Tax section. Foreign …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/logistics-for-getting-started/shopping
  • Buying or building a house

    … the loan-to-value ratio requirements (LVR). The Reserve Bank has a document you can download that outlines the LVR … and fx Loan-to-valuation ratio restrictions | Reserve Bank Home insurance In New Zealand, home insurance is usually …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/housing/buying-or-building
  • Live and invest in New Zealand

    … country in the world to do business according to the World Bank’s 2020 ‘Doing Business’ report. On the International Tax …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/liveandinvest
  • Construction project manager moves to New Zealand

    … mid-2016. He has also helped with the seismic upgrade of a bank, built his first car wash and set up his first business. …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/construction-project-manager-moves-to-new-zealand
  • Rules & law

    … in the world to do business in, according to the World Bank’s 2015 Doing Business report . They also rated us top in …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/invest-innovate-in-new-zealand/rules-law
  • Quantity surveyor moves to New Zealand

    … is another bonus. An-Cke recently left her phone and bank card on a bus and was amazed to get them back. She says …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/quantity-surveyor-moves-to-new-zealand
  • Legal system

    … In fact, in 2018, the World Bank ranked New Zealand first out of 190 nations for ‘Ease of …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/history-government/legal-system
  • Protect yourself from scammers

    … for a place to rent get a genuine-looking email from your bank, Immigration New Zealand or Inland Revenue. Recently, …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/protect-yourself-from-scammers
  • Northland Community services

    … get information about postal services and Kiwibank (the bank that New Zealand Post operates) at this website. …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/northland/community-services
  • Before you leave

    … finances sorted It is a good idea to set up a New Zealand bank account before you arrive so that you can make credit …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/move-to-new-zealand/before-you-leave
  • New life an adventure

    … children.” They began looking for a house to buy. One bank told them they needed a deposit of 20 per cent. They …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/new-life-an-adventure
  • Business & finance jobs

    … $17.4bn to GDP (nearly 6%). There are 26 banks and 24 non-bank deposit takers registered with the Reserve Bank. There are around 86 insurers, accounting for NZ$32 …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/job-market-key-industries/business-finance
  • Auckland Community services

    … get information about postal services and Kiwibank (the bank that New Zealand Post operates) at this website. …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/auckland/community-services
  • Building a business and a life

    … helpful as she already works full time. “The immigration, bank and tax offices have flexible hours, you can just ring …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-business-and-a-life
  • Discovering Auckland's heritage and heart

    … job. It takes a lot longer than you’d think to get your bank accounts, phone, housing, car and all that stuff set up.” …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/discovering-aucklands-heritage-and-heart
  • Systems engineer moves from UK to Christchurch

    … more relaxed. "I like the fact that when you got to the bank, you can talk to the person without those see-through …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/systems-engineer-moves-from-uk-to-christchurch
  • Beaches, barbies and a new lifestyle

    … to get a tax number and sort out medical, insurance and bank matters. “In a country with a lot fewer people than the …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/beaches-barbies-and-a-new-lifestyle
  • Full of smiling faces

    … says Jeya. “In Sri Lanka, Vai would never go to the bank, but she does now because she feels safe.” The family …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/full-of-smiling-faces

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