The agreement, which has a term of three years, was signed on May 9 in Auckland. Auckland will join other regions of New Zealand who have similar agreements in place; including The Bay of Plenty and Manawatu-Whanganui. These agreements ensure that our regions make the most of skilled migration andRead More →
While feeling safe is a luxury in many places, it’s one that New Zealanders are accustomed to. We’re not saying serious crime doesn’t exist here – it does – but the rates are lower in New Zealand than in many other countries. Compared to what goes on in many otherRead More →
Once you’re ready to make a more permanent move, you’ll find the buying process is well organised and well regulated to ensure a fair process for both sides. In New Zealand, it can take as little as three to four weeks to complete a house purchase once you’ve found theRead More →
New Zealand is a young country, in both geological and human terms. In fact, New Zealand was the last habitable place in the world to be discovered. Māori settlement First to arrive were ancestors of Māori. These first settlers probably arrived from Polynesia between 1200 and 1300 AD. They discovered NewRead More →
New Zealand’s system of government is strongly influenced by the Treaty of Waitangi, known in the Māori language as Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The Treaty is the agreement signed by representatives of the Queen of England and leaders of most Māori Tribes when Britain first claimed New Zealand as aRead More →
Business networks are a key factor contributing to the success of investment. As you want to set up a new business in New Zealand, mastering the connections and relationships with the Kiwi business networks would bring you great benefits. New Zealand businesses and Government are united in their desire toRead More →
As an employee you must complete a Tax code declaration (IR330). This tells your employer the rate of PAYE to deduct including any student loan. As a contractor receiving schedular payments you must complete a Tax rate notification for contractors (IR330C). This informs the payer the amount of tax to deduct fromRead More →