NZ Ahead Podcast

Get Your Free 5-day Life in NZ Video Guide www.nzahead.com/free Did you know Americans living in New Zealand can still vote? Joey, 19, moved from Colorado, USA, to New Zealand with her family two years ago. She now studies violin at the University of Waikato, and she's a student ambassador for Vote From Abroad. Today, Joey shares what life in Hamilton is like, how she adjusted to the move, what she loves most about living in New Zealand, and exactly how Americans can register to vote from overseas. If you're an American wondering whether you can still have your voice heard, this one's for you. If you're moving to New Zealand with teens, this one's for you! If you love New Zealand and want to meet one of our wonderful, fabulous (now kiwi) NZ Ahead community members, this one's for you! SIGN UP below for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE to Life in New Zealand. On day 5, you will be given details on how you too can join the NZAhead Community that helped Joey (and many other Kiwis) move to New Zealandhttps://nzahead.com/free Links & Resources: Join our free NZ Ahead community on Slack by taking the 5-day video guide: www.nzahead.com/free Request Overseas Ballot: https://www.votefromabroad.org/ Federal Government Website: https://www.fvap.gov/ State Rules & Deadlines: https://www.votefromabroad.org/states

Love NZ? Get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/freeAfter her New Zealand visa was denied, Canadian social worker and NZ Ahead community member, Huma, was faced with an impossible choice. Today, Huma shares her 2-year battle with the NZ immigration system, the extreme sacrifice of renouncing her Pakistani citizenship, and how she finally achieved her dream of moving to Christchurch. This is such an inspiring story and one we think you will love. Enjoy and thank you so much, Huma ❤️ Kia Kaha. Aroha. Liz and Brian.

If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more SIGN UP HERE for your FREE LIFE in NEW ZEALAND 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE!Thinking of moving to New Zealand with your partner? In this episode, we sit down with Charlotte Stockman from NZ Shores Immigration Advisors to unravel the complexities of the New Zealand partnership visa, a visa that allows partners of Kiwi citizens and residents to live, work, and eventually gain residency in NZ. Charlotte shares exactly what Immigration NZ looks for in a relationship, how long you need to have lived together, what kind of evidence makes or breaks an application, and why simply being married isn't enough. Whether you're a Kiwi returning home with your significant other or a couple starting fresh in Aotearoa, this episode is packed with practical advice and real-life examples. We also dive into: • How to apply for a work or residency visa through a partnership • Whether you can enter New Zealand before your visa is approved • What happens if your relationship breaks down • How to include children in your application • Common pitfalls to avoid If you're in a genuine relationship and dreaming of a life in New Zealand, this episode is a must-listen.

Today we have some big news! Charlotte from New Zealand Shores joins us to spill the latest on the NEW Parent Visa Boost—making it easier than ever to reunite families in NZ. Today, we break down the visa, who's eligible, what's changing, and what you can do to get ahead of the rush when it goes live. Enjoy

Free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ ⁠⁠www.nzahead.com/freeThis is the story of Jessie, a member of the NZ Ahead community, who moved with her family from South Africa to New Zealand. This move hasn't been easy.Changes within NZ Immigration have meant that Jessie and her family may no longer meet their Visa requirements and could find themselves with no other choice but to return to South Africa. This episode is an emotional one. After two job losses and a family death, Jessie now finds herself fighting to stay in New Zealand. This is her story so far. We hope to do a follow-up episode when we have more news to share.Thank you, Jessie, for bravely telling your story and highlighting what happens when changes in life happen unexpectedly.

If you want to move to New Zealand and you have a location-independent business (meaning you can work from anywhere in the world on your laptop) OR your current job abroad allows you to work remotely, then this episode is for you.Today, we welcome back Charlotte from NZ Shores Immigration Advisors and talk about the latest visa introduced by Immigration NZ.This visa allows those who can work remotely to remain in New Zealand longer than a normal holiday visa.Enjoy!