Auckland

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. 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 a move to Auckland is right for you, this comprehensive guide will take you step by step through the entire relocation process, giving you the practical information you need to make relocating to Auckland as smooth and hassle-free as possible.  The guide contains the following information-

1)   Living legally

A detailed view of the visas available and how expats can ensure that they obtain and maintain a visa that’s right for their needs.

2)  Setting up home

• 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

• 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  

• 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  

• An overview of medical care available in New Zealand 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 New Zealand, this guide to Amsterdam 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 relocating to Auckland.

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

Price of this guide:£19.00 / €22.00 / $29.00

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About the guide author

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.

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