Hallowween is celebrated in New Zealand, Photograph by Sherelee Clarke.
When you finally arrive the big rush starts to get your life in New Zealand going. The sooner you can get your life back into a familiar routine, the easier it is going to be to adapt to your new surroundings.
This is especially true for the kids. You want as little disruption to their routine as possible. The sooner they are back in school, making friends, etc. The sooner they will settle in to their new lives as Kiwis.
Below you will find a checklist which will help your remember all the important things that need to be taken care of :
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First Day |
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Pick up rental car
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Book in at initial accommodation
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Unpack and settle in
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Find nearest supermarket and petrol station
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Buy Sim card for phone and let everybody know you have arrived safely
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Ensure everybody knows the emergency contact no (111)
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First Week |
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Let the work know you have arrived / Start looking for work
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Convert driver’s licenses
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Register with IRD
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Go see estate agents for longer term housing
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Drive around often to get a feel for your new surroundings
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Set up Internet on your phone / laptop so you can remain in contact with family and potential employers
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Look for a car to purchase
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Activate / Open bank account
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Inform your immigration agent that you have arrived if required
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First Month |
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Arrange longer term accommodation
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Take out any required insurance (car, house contents, etc.)
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Arrange Landline phone
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Arrange Electricity
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Let the container company know the delivery address
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Let the pet shipping company know your address
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Update your contact details with all employment agencies
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Buy Freeview decoder or have Sky connected
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Arrange Kindy and enroll kids at school
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Register at the local doctor
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Buy / rent any essentials you need around the house
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If you don’t have work yet – get out of the house and POUND THE STREETS until you do have work, NEVER GIVE UP. UNTIL YOU HAVE WORK, YOUR JOB IS TO FIND A JOB!!!!!
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