With the last update, New Zealand’s border has returned to normal, so this blog post ends at this point. Update 12.09.2022 New Zealand is reopening the border as normal. New Zealand has announced that the border is now back to… Continue Reading
Your free bank account in New Zealand If you want to work in New Zealand during your Working Holiday, you will need a bank account. As there is good competition between local banks, here are three ways to get a… Continue Reading
The minimum wage from 2021 to 2022 From 1.4.2020 the current minimum wage will come into force; it will be NZD 20.00 per hour. This minimum wage is valid until 31.3.2022 and applies to EVERY work activity, it may not… Continue Reading
These are the Regional and National Public Holidays for 2021 in New Zealand New Zealand has a total of 10 National Holidays in 2021. In addition, there are a total of 14 Regional Holidays that do not apply to all… Continue Reading
Here are our highlights and recommendations for Whanganui and Manawatu Whanganui and the region around Manawatu are not only known for the Whanganui Great Walk. Here you can also have a nice time at the sea, or spend your time… Continue Reading
Here you can find our personal highlights in the Bay of Plenty region The Bay of Plenty stretches from just below the Coromandel Peninsula to almost the East Cape. Apart from Tauranga, only Rotorua as a larger city is located… Continue Reading
What you should definitely see in the Waikato area Today we have our personal highlights from the region around Waikato, Taupo and Coromandel. The region is rich in hiking, geothermal sites (hot springs) and some beautiful walks. One of them… Continue Reading
How to get your SSE (Supplementary Seasonal Employment Visa) automatically You are in New Zealand and have a Working Holiday Visa? In this case you will automatically receive an SSE Visa (Supplementary Seasonal Employment Visa). The only condition to be… Continue Reading
A long weekend and a short road trip around Christchurch We took advantage of the long weekend around Canterbury Anniversary Day to explore the interior of the country. Hiking, Freedom Camping and three beautiful days are now behind us. Time… Continue Reading
How to start your Working Holiday in New Zealand in autumn Today I recommend where you can start your New Zealand Autumn. The New Zealand Autumn is approximately the same as the German Autumn and is from about March to… Continue Reading