Emigrating to New Zealand
Stop paying thousands to intermediaries. Get the complete blueprint of 15 practical guides + toolkit and arrange everything yourself.
Most popular guides
The most read chapters
Cost of Living
Rent, groceries, transport — what does life cost in NZ?
Taxes
IRD, PAYE, GST, no tax treaty with Netherlands
Finding Housing
Trade Me Property, Healthy Homes, rental rights, bond
Health Insurance & Healthcare
Public healthcare, ACC, GP, private supplement
Regions & Cities
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown — where to live?
Opening a Bank Account
ANZ, ASB, BNZ, Kiwibank — migrant accounts and KiwiSaver
All guides
15 chapters, step by step
Paperwork & Bureaucracy
Skilled Migrant Category, work visas, SMC points
Social Security
NZ Super, ACC, Working for Families, no treaty with NL
Driver's License
Exchange, driving on the left, WoF, vehicle registration
First 90 Days
IRD, bank account, GP, settling in — your step-by-step plan
Children & Education
Decile system, free public education, ECE, universities
Bringing Pets
MPI import requirements, quarantine mandatory, strict biosecurity
Working & Entrepreneurship
ANZSCO codes, credential recognition, sole trader, starting a NZ business
Language & Culture
Kiwi English, Maori influence, cultural codes
Why New Zealand?
Clean, green, safe — but also remote and expensive
WHY THIS GUIDE?
€29.95 one-time — no subscription
INCLUDED: PRACTICAL TOOLS
Besides the 21 guides, you receive ready-to-use templates, checklists, and calculators.
Pre-departure Checklist (3 Months Before)
IRD Number Application Preparation Form
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Transfer Tax Calculator
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First Week in New Zealand
NL & EN version included
Knowledge Base
Frequently asked questions & in-depth articles
Buying a house in New Zealand
Everything about buying a house in New Zealand.
Renting in New Zealand
Everything about renting in New Zealand.
KiwiSaver pension New Zealand
Everything about KiwiSaver and pension in New Zealand.
Starting a business in New Zealand
Starting a business in New Zealand as an emigrant.
Emigrating to New Zealand
Complete guide for emigrating to New Zealand.
Stories from emigrants
Dutch people who already made the move
Jeroen (38)
Breda → Auckland
Cybersecurity is on INZ\
Rick (33)
Almere → Christchurch
As a plumber I was on the Green List. Christchurch\
Bas (32)
Amsterdam → Auckland
With 160 points on the Skilled Migrant Category I got my residence visa within six months. Auckland is expensive, but the opportunities in tech are enormous.
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Terms every emigrant should know
IRD Number (Tax Number)
The New Zealand tax number. Required for working (otherwise 45% tax), opening a bank account and KiwiSaver. Apply online…
ACC (Accident Compensation)
The New Zealand accident insurance system. Covers all residents and visitors for accident injuries. Funded via taxes and…
KiwiSaver (Retirement Savings)
The New Zealand retirement savings plan. You contribute 3-10% of your salary, your employer minimum 3%. Can also be used…
NHI Number (Health Index Number)
Your New Zealand health number. Automatically assigned at your first healthcare contact. Links all your medical records …
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