pre-arrival pack

New Zealand Pre-Arrival Pack

Congratulations on moving to New Zealand! From a short-term employment stay to a permanent lifestyle change, whatever your reasons for shifting to New Zealand; we wish you and your family all the best in creating an enjoyable and prosperous life for yourself in this fabulous country.

The Pre-Arrival Pack is designed for new migrants and long-term visitors BEFORE you arrive in New Zealand. Each pack is loaded with books, guides, brochures, magazines, maps and more to assist you in a smooth and hopefully low stress transition into New Zealand life. The Pre-Arrival Pack includes everything to prepare you for your arrival in New Zealand, along with valuable information to assist in settling into the Kiwi culture, driving, employment, cost of living, what to expect when you import your personal belongings, pets, firearms, opening a bank account, renting or buying a property, taxes and much, much more.

We are also happy to include additional personalised information for you or your family, including school contacts for specific areas, city guides, etc.

Your bumper issue NZ Pre-Arrival Pack will be sent to you via International Air or Track & Trace express delivery. Included in your Pre-Arrival Pack…

New Zealand Travel & Touring Map
This detailed full colour map of New Zealand features clear text, travelling distances, scale and more to help you plan you navigate around the country or just one certain area in the North or South Island.

Pictorial New Zealand
This premier New Zealand bestseller features stunning New Zealand photographs by Warren Jacobs. Covering all of New Zealand, this informative book introduces you to each area of New Zealand, covering the highlights for each area - perfect if you are yet to decide which area of New Zealand will suit your new lifestyle.

New Zealand - The Facts
Issued by the New Zealand Government, this glossy, colourful book is overflowing with useful information designed as an introduction to New Zealand life for migrants. The lifestyle section covers housing, health, education, cost of living and the people, while The Opportunities section is where you can learn more about the economy, working life, running a business and helpful hints for writing your CV and finding a job. Other information included covers important laws, facts & figures and plenty more to bring you up to speed on the Kiwi way of life before you arrive!

New Zealand Customs Service - An Extensive Guide
We have compiled an indepth booklet covering everything you need to know about importing yourself and your belongings! Covers topics such as first arriving in New Zealand, clearance procedures for household effects and importing your motor vehicle. Find out what you can and cannot bring with you, how much it will cost, plus the forms, requirements and evidence you will need to supply.

Unaccompanied Personal Baggage Declaration
New Zealand Customs Service form to be completed by travellers for personal and household effects only.

Customs Fact Sheets - Prohibited Goods, Importing Firearms, Declarations
New Zealand Customs Service fact sheets covering import prohibitions and restrictions, New Zealand Passenger Arrival Card and Customs Declared Goods form. Also included is the official form for Visitors Firearms Licence and Permit to Import Firearms.

The Treaty of Waitangi & Migrants
An informative and easy read to help new migrants understand The Treaty of Waitangi. Also provides information about the Maori people, a glossary of Maori words and names plus additional Treaty and Maori resources.

Arrival - The Guide to New Zealand
A seasonal magazine, which is always full of valuable information for visitors and new migrants, this magazine is a popular read with all our staff, including the vouchers and special offers worth more than $2000.00 in each issue! Regular features include important general information about transport, accommodation, food, shopping, and recreational activities, while information on things to see and do in regions such as Northland, Auckland, Waiheke, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Whakatane, Rotorua, Taupo, Hawke’s Bay, Wellington, Nelson, West Coast, Canterbury, Otago, Queenstown and Southland. Great Immigration and business articles are also included.

Guide to Importing your Pet
Information regarding importation of your pet and contact details for registered quarantine facilities for cats and dogs around New Zealand.

Driving in New Zealand
What’s different about driving in New Zealand? Read the useful brochure issued by the Land Transport Authority of NZ along with our guide for new resident drivers which includes an overview of New Zealand’s road rules and driver licence requirements.

New Zealand Tax Forms & Guide
Inland Revenue (IRD) informative booklet covering New Zealand tax residence and who is a New Zealand resident for tax purposes plus an application form to apply for an IRD (tax) number.

Opening a New Zealand Bank Account - Account Application
4 page guide designed by Westpac bank for new migrants. Developed by their Migrant Banking Team, read how you can open a bank account before you arrive in New Zealand, the ID and information you will need to provide, contact details for all migrant bank teams around New Zealand (including international toll free numbers) and Westpac bank migrant banking account application form.

New Zealand - Travel Guide Directory
Referred to as ‘the travel bible’ for local and international travellers, this handy book is your ultimate guide for New Zealand tourism. Itineraries, Maori culture, food and wine, transport and more, it’s all covered here in an easy to read directory covering nationwide accommodation and transport, plus an extensive North and South Island directory for the best choices in accommodation, tours, scenic sights, shopping, dining, key destinations and more…

Housing in New Zealand
Forms and guides for renting or buying in New Zealand, including:

• Residential Tenancy Agreement form
• A new tenant’s checklist and guide to dealing with your landlord
• Buying a house - a checklist to help home buyers make informed decisions

Top Internet Contacts
For those that want to surf the Web and find out all the information they can get their eyes on before arriving in New Zealand. Our own personally compiled booklet coverw all the top New Zealand Websites for airline operators, banks, education, employment and job sites, financial, health, real estate, mobile telephone companies, online newspapers, search engines, relocation agencies (furniture removal), shopping, sport, recreation, transportation, weather and telephone companies.

Additional brochures for…

• Rental vehicles
• Nationwide hotels, motor lodges and motels
• Supermarket food & beverage prices
• Keeping safe as a visitor in New Zealand
• New to Christchurch? Useful tips for migrants…