Russell
@motorlodge
New Zealander citizen
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About me
New Zealander
Lives in Auckland
Speaks English
Registration: 26 March 2013
Is there racism in New Zealand towards black people by estherl
I am a Ugandan female coming to New Zealand on a study visa for 2 years for my masters degree. I need to know if there is racism in New Zealand. Are there many black people from Africa? How are they treated? Would a little black boy of 5 years be ...
this comment is aimed at Coppies...my remark relates to people who take what they can get are quite transparent so people see it and act accordingly and refers to attitude...there is nothing constructive in the persons criticism...saying I am using ... Read More
Is there racism in New Zealand towards black people by estherl
I am a Ugandan female coming to New Zealand on a study visa for 2 years for my masters degree. I need to know if there is racism in New Zealand. Are there many black people from Africa? How are they treated? Would a little black boy of 5 years be ...
Hi ..there a plenty of french speakers in NZ from France, French Polynesia and the French Carribean as well as Mauritius, Reunion, Congo, Cameroon and other African French speaking countries. However if you do not speak English, unless you have a ... Read More
Find a job or submit EOI first? by bethnee641
Hello, I'm finally pushing myself to move to NZ after years of going back and forth. I've done a lot of research, but somehow the thing I haven't been able to find is a suggestion for the order to do things. I'll see "find a ...
highly unlikely you will get a job offer with those skills from offshore..HR people are not that uncommon here that they have to be imported and lawyers have to get admitted to the bar here to apply and practice which cannot be done without further ... Read More
Working Holiday Visa - ??
it will be on your electronic file and you would also have received a letter/email confirming it Read More
So how does this actually work? by Johnny2352
Good day all! This has probably been answered before, if so, I apologize. I would like to go abroad to NZ for 2 years+ to temporarily work and live there. This is not an intended permanent move. I'm just not sure how the process of obtaining ...
you do not qualify for a work visa without the offer of skilled employment..so no you don't as its the main ingredient in the process along with the employer having to show no locals can do the job..99% of employers will not recruit from ... Read More
Job Search - Recruitment Companies
That's pretty niche I would expect you will have to come here to seek employment as you will be competing with all the nzers studying sport science/management and who are NZPGA members or otherwise. And the law is that you can only be offered a ... Read More
How can I migrate to NZ
most young people come as international students to prepare themselves for employment..also it allows you to be on shore...it is highly unlikely you will obtain a job offer in nz from nigeria Read More
Is there racism in New Zealand towards black people by estherl
I am a Ugandan female coming to New Zealand on a study visa for 2 years for my masters degree. I need to know if there is racism in New Zealand. Are there many black people from Africa? How are they treated? Would a little black boy of 5 years be ...
no wonder some have suffered racism..no one likes a user Read More
My EOI Rejected by pratheep
Hi, I need your advice on below, I have submitted the EOI and got selected from the pool(points 145) on October 31st 2012, unfortunately it went to UNSUCCESSFUL during preliminary check. When I called Immigration customer care yesterday ...
IPT appeal will fail as well...only option is to resubmit E of I and if chosen provide correct documentation provided IPENZ assessment is positive Read More
My EOI Rejected by pratheep
Hi, I need your advice on below, I have submitted the EOI and got selected from the pool(points 145) on October 31st 2012, unfortunately it went to UNSUCCESSFUL during preliminary check. When I called Immigration customer care yesterday ...
contact IPENZ and ask them Read More
My EOI Rejected by pratheep
Hi, I need your advice on below, I have submitted the EOI and got selected from the pool(points 145) on October 31st 2012, unfortunately it went to UNSUCCESSFUL during preliminary check. When I called Immigration customer care yesterday ...
hi your qualification does not match the prescriptive list. In order to have a job on the LSSL list you need to have he appropriate qualification to support it..which clearly you do not..your masters degree is irrelevant. As you do not have the job ... Read More
Immigration Agents by maureeny
Hie Guys Did anyone used an immigration agent before? How much do they normally charge to assist for job searching, securing employment and assist in immigrating? If anyone knows a reliable and cheaper agent, may you please assist me. I just got a ...
find out who the lawyer is and contact them and in future used a licensed immigration adviser russell page Read More
Immigration Agents by maureeny
Hie Guys Did anyone used an immigration agent before? How much do they normally charge to assist for job searching, securing employment and assist in immigrating? If anyone knows a reliable and cheaper agent, may you please assist me. I just got a ...
no none of what you have been told in your question is true..you should only use a licensed immigration consultant Read More
What are prospects for Construction jobs in NZ
ignoremy last remark...if you have a job offer already good for you Read More
What are prospects for Construction jobs in NZ
Hi..there is no way you will get a project management job in NZ from overseas and very little chance if here either as you are competing against locals with local construction experience which you do not have....plus the other handicap is you are ... Read More
Rent a Farm and buy animals for reproduction - Need informations
Hi...sorry you cannot just move to NZ to start a business..you have to apply for the appropriate visa and in this case its an Entrepreneur visa and its very complicated..you will need help to prepare an application and you need at least ... Read More
Working as a freelancer in New Zealand
you cannot work as a freelancer in NZ unless you have an open work visa (based on partnership or post study job search work visa) or are a resident Read More
Immigration Agents by maureeny
Hie Guys Did anyone used an immigration agent before? How much do they normally charge to assist for job searching, securing employment and assist in immigrating? If anyone knows a reliable and cheaper agent, may you please assist me. I just got a ...
sorry i am a professional ... Read More
Immigration Agents by maureeny
Hie Guys Did anyone used an immigration agent before? How much do they normally charge to assist for job searching, securing employment and assist in immigrating? If anyone knows a reliable and cheaper agent, may you please assist me. I just got a ...
you will not get a job here as an electrician unless get registered Read More
Which city is best for active family to live in?
Hi..sorry it does not work like that. You cannot come and live here unless your husband is working for a NZ company working in PNG..if not however you can come and visit for 9m in any 18m period or your children can study here as international ... Read More
Arriving in Auckland, cheap short term accomadation - Pet Friendly by EmmaJaneYp
Hi There, My husband and I are arriving in Auckland December and are looking for a short term rental (+- 2 months) that we can use as a base whilst we find our feet. The problem is that our dog will arrive end Jan so we are hoping to find a ...
bringing a dog to nz without a job offer that you know will lead to residence and work visa is extremely unwise..there are many traps for young players as others have indicated. Obtaining legal assistance can be extremely useful particularly for ... Read More
From Canada to New Zealand (JOB OFFER)
i SUGGEST YOU COME OVER AND HAVE A LOOK FOR YOURSELF..finding ACCOMMODATION IS CHCH IS TOUGH medica VISITS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 16 IS FREE IF YOU HAVE A WORK VISA 2YRS OR LONGER..OVER 16 COSTS ABOUT $30 PER VISIT..you will manage of $NZ65000 but if ... Read More
Work as an Architect
Hi it is highly unlikely you will get a job offer as a junior as you will compete with all the other locals coming out of university also you will not get registered as an architect here without further study Read More
student's visa for new zealand
(Moderated: no free ads here please + register in the business directory) Read More
About work
Hi..to work here as a plumber here you need to get registered and licensed ..which is not that easy. You can get a limited registration (and work visa) to allow you to work if you find a Plumber employer willing to offer you employment and then ... Read More
PhD and PR
getting a PhD will not help you get Residence in New Zealand beyond what a Masters will do..you will need to get a Skilled job offer to apply for Residence as a skilled migrant here Read More
Is IELTS mandatory for NZ PR?
yes unless English is your first language or you have worked in NZ for over 12m in English or studied a recognised 2yr qualification in NZ Read More
job opportunities in new zealand by Jithin Thomas
Hii friends i am an indian and would like to study in New zealand. I would like to take the graduate diploma from new zealand. I completed my diploma in mechatronics from india and i have currenty one year work experience. Is it good to take a ...
Hi..you are a junior so hard to say...possibly not...as you will be completing against locals who are recent graduates with similar skills Read More
Is there racism in New Zealand towards black people by estherl
I am a Ugandan female coming to New Zealand on a study visa for 2 years for my masters degree. I need to know if there is racism in New Zealand. Are there many black people from Africa? How are they treated? Would a little black boy of 5 years be ...
Hi If you feel so much racism in New Zealand and you feel discriminated against then why do you continue to live here..why don't you go to a place where you will feel more accepted Read More
Is there racism in New Zealand towards black people by estherl
I am a Ugandan female coming to New Zealand on a study visa for 2 years for my masters degree. I need to know if there is racism in New Zealand. Are there many black people from Africa? How are they treated? Would a little black boy of 5 years be ...
Hi ..I am an immigration adviser and I have helped many Africans settle in NZ including several Ugandans living in Auckland and several Tanzanians and a few Kenyans..the Tanzanians have children at Primary school (3) and none have reported racism ... Read More
Psychologist wants to move to NZ by Stardust87
Hello friends, I have been following the posts on this site for the past few weeks but haven't found any information specifically fitting my scenario , so I think it is a good idea to post my queries here and hope for guidance. So, let me begin ...
I would like to comment ...sorry but there is no way you have 170 points in order to apply for Residence yuo have made a mistake in how you have calculated your points Read More
hello there!!
Hi...you need to get registered as a teacher here in order to teach at a primary, middle or high school..and I would suggest it is highly unlikely you will find employment in those sectors as headmasters must show there is no locals willing and ... Read More
open my own restaurant
Hi ..its illegal to work in a restaurant that you own without the correct visa..you will need to apply for an entrepreneur visa Read More
Immigration Agents by maureeny
Hie Guys Did anyone used an immigration agent before? How much do they normally charge to assist for job searching, securing employment and assist in immigrating? If anyone knows a reliable and cheaper agent, may you please assist me. I just got a ...
Hi ..The pervious commentator does not understand yrou situation..I note they refer to Australia...I am a licensed immigration agent for New Zealand..my comments are this....it is highly unlikely you agent can find you a job while you are offshore ... Read More
Is their a quicker way to citizenship?
no there's not you need to wait 5yrs form dayte of residence before you can apply Read More
URGENT ADVISE NEEDED!!!!!!!!!!! :-( by NikiK
Hi everyone I applied for my residency for NewZealand in June 2012 through short skilled category as i am working as a Retail Manager in telecommunication company. Now in Feb 2013 i have received a letter from my immigration officer saying that i ...
Hi they are saying it because management in the immigration sense is a strategic function, whereas when you are just working as a branch manager for a franchise, all the strategic function is removed, the businesss model is already established so ... Read More
Wellington or Auckland by BOSTON MAMA
Hi All, My family and I have been all over the map. My husband..is trying hard for me to see that moving from US to NZ would be a wonderful experience for the children and a wonderful opportunity. He is a software consultant (20 years)mapping, C++, ...
hi NZ is boring unless you like cinema, theatre, cafes, fine dining sailing, swimming, beaching, water skiing, snow skiing, kayaking, fishing (fly and sea), tramping, mountain biking, mountain biking, beautiful mountains and bush, a good education ... Read More
Hello!
Hi he should come first and check out the job market...(FYI the skill you refer to is only on the skills shortage list provided the applicant has the exact qualifications to support it as stated ont he list)..so its not as simple as that..so you may ... Read More
Indian will get Document Control / Admin/ HR Job in Newzealand ?
hi You will not get a job offer doing those unskilled jobs and if you do you will not get a work visa becasue theere are plently of locals avilable to do those jobs so employers do not have to go offshore..they will only do that if they can't find ... Read More
california
if you are under 30 you can get a working holiday visa(if you have a US passport) .. Read More
precautions while applying immigration by phania
What are the precautions to be taken while applying newzealand immigration?.
get your cv assessed by a licensed immigration adviser in the first instance and then you will avoid most of the pitfalls from day one..most of the people on this blog didn't bother cos they wanted to save money and got themselves into trouble ... Read More
My EOI Rejected by pratheep
Hi, I need your advice on below, I have submitted the EOI and got selected from the pool(points 145) on October 31st 2012, unfortunately it went to UNSUCCESSFUL during preliminary check. When I called Immigration customer care yesterday ...
hi They will not reconsider you e of I. Its your fault for making mistakes, you should have sought help to prevent the issues you have come across arising. In addition MNC refers to MNC based in the West not Indian based MNC's Read More
Nurses from Serbia in NZ
if someone will offer you a job yes you will Read More
Nurses from Serbia in NZ
hi you will not get a job as a nurse in NZ without being registered and in order to get registered you need to pass the IELTS exam (academic) 7 in each band and then do a 1 month local skills course which costs about $NZ5000 Read More
Considering moving to New Zealand in 2015
PS Actually you would be better off getting a degree in SA before you come..Diploma's are not recognised here (at least not for teaching Registration or points for skilled migrant applications..Its likely you will not get a job either. To study here ... Read More
Considering moving to New Zealand in 2015
hi if you travel on a SA passport you cannot get a working holiday visa in to NZ or Australia for that matter Read More
South Africa to New Zealand by Kimmitee
I have never been on this site and just wanted to start chatting to some South African's about the big move to New Zealand. We have never even been on holiday to New Zealand and are currently in the process of getting all our documents together and ...
Hi I am a NZ licenced Immigration Adviser and I strongly suggest you get your cv's assessed for eligibilty to migrate to New Zealand before you commit to the big move. Lots of people do not get accurate advice and come here to find they are not ... Read More
South Africa to New Zealand by Kimmitee
I have never been on this site and just wanted to start chatting to some South African's about the big move to New Zealand. We have never even been on holiday to New Zealand and are currently in the process of getting all our documents together and ...
Hi I am a NZ licenced Immigration Adviser and I strongly suggest you get yoru cv's assessed for eligibiltiy to migrate to New Zealand before you committ to the big move. Lots of peopel do not get accurate advice and come here to find they are not ... Read More
Received a Job offer to work in Wellington by sprajeesh
Hi Folks I am an Indian, married but no children. I am Software Engineer by profession. Currently I am working in KL, Malaysia. I have received a Job offer to work in Wellington, NZ with a annual package of 75K. Will you guys share me if this is a ...
there is very little racism in NZ. After tax $NZ75,000 means net of tax about $NZ1100 per week or $$4469 per month. You will not be able to save $NZ2500 per month out of that as it will mean you are only using $NZ492 per week to live on which will ... Read More