Why would people consider moving to New Zealand? I’ve been hearing people ask about it. How to emigrate to New Zealand? Why New Zealand? I mean, that’s not really a very popular emigration place, as far as I know. Now, I don’t mean that New Zealand is a terrible place to live in. It’s just that I’ve always thought that people would want to migrate to Europe, or some exotic Asian country.

Now, my error lies in the fact that I never considered the films of Peter Jackson. I never considered The Lord of the Rings trilogy, filmed in New Zealand, all three of them. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, filmed in New Zealand, too (not a Peter Jackson film). Lately, New Zealand has been astounding our eyes. The country seemed so serene, so peaceful. Migrate to New Zealand, the scenery kept saying, I suppose.

Of course, that’s not really the only reason why people are flocking there. The cost of living there is low. Within a short time, New Zealand has developed an aggressive economy that is able to compete in the world market. People are moving there mainly because of Peter Jackson and partly because of a booming economy and

strengthening currency. Oh, and also, New Zealand is really looking for migrants with skills. The economic boom has brought about a need for more skilled, qualified personnel.

Now, back to the question: How to emigrate to New Zealand? I tell people to go to their website. They have really useful tips on how to go about it. Visit www.immigration.govt.nz/

and ask them how to emigrate to New Zealand. They need more people there, and New Zealand, I’m sure, will welcome migrants who can contribute to their country by bringing with them valuable skills and qualifications, or investments.

Reader question: I am currently an American living in Houston Texas with my wife and small kids.  We are growing more and more uneasy of the current conditions here in the US with economy and all and would like to get an opinion on what life is like in New Zealand.

Dan

Hey Dan, Have you ever visited New Zealand?  Since you did not mention it, I can only highly suggest you visit first before you make up your mind on emigrating or relocating your family.  Live in NZ is much slower than that of the US so that is something most Americans have a hard time with at first. Shops and restaurants tend to close early and generally the atmosphere is more of an older English farm community 50 years ago.  I can recommend the Wellington area, its the capital and is a great place to start looking for a place to live.  Queensland is gorgeous as well but can be pricey.  Here is a great promotional video on New Zealand…just to get you more interested.