Prepare your initial budget for accommodation, transport, insurance etc. (research prices via internet - we can provide the right links or do it for you)
Accommodation
Arrange short term accommodation for the first week or two
Transport
Arrange transport to your accommodation and a rental car for the first week
Money
Open a bank account and transfer some money
Travel insurance
Arrange travel insurance for your trip
References
Bring a 'no claims' confirmation from your car insurance provider and a credit reference from your banks
Address
Arrange a postal address at your destination (accommodation, friends, etc.)
Order our personalised Welcome Pack- with over 80 pages of information and over 500 links about settlement in Whangarei and New Zealand
Choose our Arrival Service for your first days in Whangarei - we reduce the stress of arrival in an unfamiliar location and organise those points above
Visit the bank to activate your bank account, EFTPOS cards and internet banking
Communication
Arrange communication (SIM card for mobile phone, find ways for internet access, buy local newspapers etc.)
Transport
Sort out transport (buy a car, long term car rental, public transport, bike etc.). Register your car, get a Warrant of Fitness and pay insurance
IRD number
Apply for an IRD number before going to work
Emergencies
Inform yourself about emergency services (call 111 for police, fire and ambulance, find out about the hospital, health line, 24hr doctors, pharmacies etc.)
Choose our Orientation Service - view accommodation possibilities, visit potential housing areas, see the best restaurants, shops, facilities and entertainment options and discuss daily life in Whangarei
Health insurance
Arrange private health insurance if needed
Accommodation
Find permanent accommodation (long term rental furnished or unfurnished, buy a house)
Choose our Housing Search Service - we help you to establish a new home quickly and confidently according to your lifestyle preferences, location of schooling, office commute, budget etc.
Utilities
Arrange telephone landline, internet, water, electricity, council rates
Schooling
Arrange schooling for children according to zoning, special needs, school reports etc.
Choose our Schooling Service - we’ll help you to identify schools and childcare places that meet your criteria, check availability and organise and accompany you on visits if required.
Driver's licence
Convert your driver's licence
Embassy
Register with your embassy
Doctor
Ask around for a good GP and register
Dentist
Ask around for a good dentist
Pension
Decide on the transfer of your existing pension schemes
New Zealand retirement plan
Decide on joining Kiwisaver or other New Zealand retirement plans
Friends
Join clubs and societies of your interest to make friends. Invite your neighbours, colleagues and new friends to a house warming party
Choose our Spousal Assistance Service - we’ll support your spouse by identifying matching career, networking, education and leisure opportunities
Ask us for a free quote for any additional support you require
