New Zealand Immigration
New Zealand is a country that has a lot to offer. It has many key facts that you should take a look at when considering immigrating to New Zealand.
New Zealand Key Facts:
You may be surprised to learn that New Zealand:
- Is similar in size to the United Kingdom, Italy and Japan.
- Has a population of only 4.4 million people.
- Ethnicity is a predominantly European, multi-cultural society.
- Climate is a temperate and sub tropical Mediterranean climate
- Has daylight saving with clocks put forward one hour over Summer
- Was voted the most socially advanced country in the world out of 130 countries based on 54 indicators of social progress.
- Tops the world on indicators of personal rights and freedoms.Is the least corrupt country in the world.
- Voted the 3rd most peacful country in the world after Iceland and Denmark.
New Zealand's Economy is:
- An open, globally competitive economy with a quality infrastructure.
- A business friendly environment – rated best in the world.
- Virtually corruption free.
- Has a deregulated labour market.
- Inflation of around 2.7%.
- Tax rates- PAYE 10.5% – 33%.
- Unemployment rate averaging between 3.5% and 6.1% in recent years.
- GDP economic growth- averaged 2.5% in recent years.
New Zealand’s Housing Industry:
- High standards of building safety.
- Bond rates vary around 7%.
- Average house price is $380,000.
- No razor wire or burglar bars around houses
New Zealand’s Education System:
- Children must attend school from the ages 5 to 16 years.
- Government funded schooling system i.e. free primary and secondary education.
- Academic year based on calendar year.
New Zealand’s Lifestyle:
Quality of Life is ‘second to none’.
- Auckland ranked 8th in the world, equal with Sydney, Berne and Copenhagen.
- Has fully digital telecoms exchange networks and high capacity fibre optic communications.
- Reputation for being well-educated, flexible and multi-skilled.
- Provincial New Zealand is a very attractive settlement option.
- Sporting wise is a small country, big attitude
New Zealand’s Employment Situation:
- Strong growth in the economy, with 50 000 new jobs created per annum over many years during the past decade.
- Continued growth predicted but expected to slow in near future.
- Shortages of skilled labour and qualified professionals continues.
- Only employment solution – new immigrants as natural population growth is static.
New Zealand’s Health System:
- Free public hospital treatment, including during pregnancy and childbirth – high standard of care.
- Free GP visits and prescriptions for children under 13 years of age.