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Moving To Australia From New Zealand

Some tips to save you time, money and headaches - from someone who has actually made the move.

We moved from Christchurch, New Zealand to Melbourne, Australia. Here are some tips to save you time, money and headaches if you are planning to move yourself. This page applies specifically to moving from New Zealand to Australia, but you might also find it useful if you are moving from another country.

Last updated: 6th March 2010

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Contents

We put a lot of effort into researching our move to Australia, and we want to share it with you so that you can make your move as painless as possible. Here's a breakdown of what is covered in this guide:

1. Australian Visas

   Most New Zealand citizens and residents can live and work in Australia indefinitely - without having to apply for residency. This makes this part of your shift very easy. You'll still want to read this section to make sure you have everything in order, and to find out what it takes to become a bona fide Australian citizen - if that is your goal.

2. Moving your money to Australia

   Naturally you want to get the best deal on converting your New Zealand dollars into Australian dollars. We share our experiences in setting up an Australian bank account before leaving New Zealand, and how to get the most Australian dollars for your kiwi dollars.

3. Finding a job

   Finding work in Australia needn't be difficult if you know where to look on the web. To be completed

4. Finding somewhere to live

   Isn't this interweb thingy great? You can pretty much find a place to live in Australia so that you can get straight off the plane and grab a taxi to your new home. To be completed

5. Getting your belongings to Australia

   This might be the most difficult part of your big move. It was for us. Learn from our experiences to make it even easier for you. To be completed

6. Arranging health care cover

   Find out how to ensure you are always covered for both emergencies and less serious health care. To be completed

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