Living in New Zealand
Living away from home is an exciting time for you. To make sure you're well prepared we've collected some useful things to know about living in New Zealand.
We have all the information you need about the weather, travel, visa conditions, daylight saving, accommodation options, where to practice your religion, and more.
Information about living in New Zealand
The New Zealand climate
Learn how to be prepared for the New Zealand climate and seasons.
Public holidays and daylight saving
Find out about New Zealand's public holidays, and daylight saving time, when we move our clocks forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn.
Where to practice your religion
Find out about religions in New Zealand, including Christianity, Hinduism, International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Buddhism, Islam and Judaism, and where to find places near you to practice these religions.
Accommodation
Find out what kind of housing is available and your rights as a tenant when living in New Zealand.
Working in NZ
Find out the rules about working on a student visa and learn about worker rights and workplace culture in New Zealand. Also learn about developing your employability skills while you study.
Money and banking
Learn about money and banking in New Zealand. Find out about living costs, opening a bank account, managing your money, and more.
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