Useful New Zealand
Resources

Technology

AI in New Zealand

• AI Forum New Zealand
• Courses and training in Artificial Intelligence

History

NZ History & Treaty of Waitangi

• New Zealand History / Te Akomanga

  Teaching and learning the histories of Aotearoa New Zealand

• The Waitangi Tribunal

  A standing commission of inquiry on Māori claims relating to the Treaty of Waitangi

• Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Culture

Communicating Across Cultures

• Cultural Atlas: New Zealand Culture
• English Language Partners

  Help new Kiwis learn the English they need to participate and live independently

• Fijian-Indian Youth in Aotearoa
• Encyclopaedia of NZ: Cambodians in NZ
• NZ Indian Central Association (NZICA)
• National Library: Chinese in NZ
• The Arabic School of New Zealand

  Empowering students with Arabic language and culture

• Te Ara: The Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
• Ministry for Ethnic Communities

Language

Language & Māori Reo

• English Language Support

• Māori

  • Te Aka Māori Dictionary
  • Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori (Māori Language Commission)
  • Māori Language Apps
  • Tokureo — Exercises, Podcasts & Forum

• Interpreting & Translation

  • Interpreting NZ
  • Translation Service

Employment

Employment & Fair Work Practices

• Employment New Zealand
• WorkSafe NZ
• Tax Rates for Individuals

Admin

Essential ID & Admin

To apply for the services below you will need proof of address in NZ — acceptable forms include utility bills, tenancy/flat sharing agreements, or an employment agreement.

• RealMe

  You need a RealMe account to apply for a visa online. It is used by many NZ businesses and government departments to protect your privacy.

  How to create a RealMe account

• IRD Number

  Your IRD number is used to keep track of the tax you pay and the entitlements you receive.

  IRD numbers for individuals

• Bank Accounts

  • ANZ — Moving to New Zealand
  • ASB — Moving to New Zealand
  • BNZ — Moving to New Zealand
  • Kiwibank — Moving to New Zealand
  • Westpac — Open an account from overseas

Living

Housing & Navigation for Newcomers

• Live and Work New Zealand

  The official government guide to living and working in NZ

• settled.govt.nz

  Government guide to buying and selling private homes

• Citizens Advice Bureau

  Helping people know and understand their rights

• Tenancy Services

  Information about basic tenancy rights and obligations

• RealEstate.co.nz

  NZ's longest-standing property website

Everyday Life

Health, School & Cost of Living

• Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora
• Schooling & Learning (for your children)
• Government guide to driving on NZ roads
• Compare cost of living between cities

Getting Around

Regional Transport

• Auckland

  • Public transport (AT)
  • Bus services
  • Rental cars
  • Cycling
  • Walking

• Wellington

  • Transport options
  • Buses and trains (Metlink)
  • Snapper card (for paying fares)
  • Cycling

• Christchurch

  • Public transport (Metro)
  • Buses
  • Airport buses

• Queenstown

  • Public transport
  • Buses and ferries

Support

Immigration & Support Services

• Immigration New Zealand
• Immigration Advisers Authority

  Maintains the register of licensed immigration advisers and protects people who receive immigration advice

• Types of Visas
• NZ Police Safety Advice
• The Alcohol & Drug Helpline
• Shine (Domestic Safety)
• Victim Support