Living in Auckland

Living in Auckland, New Zealand, can be an amazing experience. Boasting a sophisticated urban environment, a mild climate and absolutely breathtaking scenery, Auckland, New Zealand consistently ranks as one of the world’s best places to live in the world. New Zealand’s largest and most populated city is a magnet for expatriates from around the world, many of whom move here for the family-friendly environment, endless leisure opportunities, an exciting urban lifestyle or for various professional opportunities.

Whether you're already planning to relocate to New Zealand or are just researching whether living in Auckland is right for you, this comprehensive relocation guide will take you step by step through the entire relocation process, giving you the practical information you need to make moving overseas as smooth and hassle-free as possible.

The expat guide to living in Auckland

The expat relocation guide contains the following information-

1)  Living legally in Auckland

A detailed view of the visas available in Auckland together with details of how expats can ensure that they obtain and maintain a visa that’s right for their needs. Everything you need to know about securing the right visa including full contact details of people who can help, hints and tips on minimizing the paperwork and compulsory information that you need to know to ensure you stay within the realms of the law.

2) Setting up home in Auckland

• A comprehensive view of the popular residential areas in Auckland, with detailed information about local facilities, amenities and living conditions. 
• Useful hints and tips concerning how to find suitable accommodation and conduct the negotiation process.
• Advice on the rules and regulations governing bringing your pet to New Zealand.

3) Navigating the infrastructure in Auckland

• Practical information pertaining to shopping, communication systems, driving, banking, taxes and insurance.
• A detailed guide to education, including preschool, public schools, private schools, international schools and higher education.
• Methods of commuting and getting around in Auckland, including bus routes, roads, rails and the ferry system.

4) Having fun in Auckland

• A detailed guide about how to meet people, make new friends and network, including comprehensive resource lists and forum links.
• Insider information about the best entertainment venues, sports clubs and restaurants and bars. 

5) Staying safe and healthy in Auckland

• An overview of medical care available when living in Auckland with useful information about hospitals, doctors, health insurance and other healthcare services.
• Safety tips and key emergency service contact details. 

6) Blending in

 Details of the local culture, including language, holidays, religions, traditions and beliefs.

7) Reality bites

Written by an expat who lives in Auckland, this guide to living in Auckland offers something that other guides cannot; a genuine insider view. The writer presents bare facts and tells you how it really is, information that you will need if you are serious about living overseas.

Your only expat guide to living in Auckland; Feel at home abroad – Fast!

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About the guide authors

Lisa Canfield Los Angeles, Californian native Lisa Canfield launched her career writing advertising for television shows, and teamed with her husband Joel to run their own Hollywood promo agency, which they aptly named "joined at the hip". In 2005 they relocated to New Zealand with sons David, now 15, and AJ, now 13, after Lisa saw New Zealand on TV’s “The Amazing Race” and became obsessed with it. Lisa and her family currently live in the St Heliers area of Central Auckland, where, from their bedroom deck, they can actually see a dormant-yet-active volcano rising from the sea. They relaunched their company as a full-service freelance writing service, working on everything from websites to ebooks to marketing campaigns from their downstairs office. They also founded and run the Central City Baseball Club, one of only six youth baseball clubs in the entire country. Lisa loves Auckland for the clean air, the mild climate, and above all else, the ocean.

Amanda Jackson Born in the UK, and raised amongst the lush New Forest scenery, Amanda Jackson has been inspired to write poetry, lyrics and scripts since a very young age.

Amanda first travelled to Auckland in 2002, initially for a holiday visiting family. Whilst here Amanda was offered a job which led to a residency visa. Amanda flew back to the UK in mid-2003 to sell her house and at this point, there was no turning back - the move became permanent. Within a year Amanda's parents had also made the move to NZ, settling in Whangarei, a few hours north of Auckland.

Amanda has been in Auckland since relocating to New Zealand, living in various suburbs including Newmarket, Parnell and Mt. Eden, all of which have their own unique character and charm. Amanda now owns her own slice of heaven in Beach Haven on the North Shore which she shares with two gorgeous beagles, a beach and a native reserve.

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