Last Updated: 3rd February, 2012
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We put a lot of effort into researching our move to Australia, and we want to share it with you to make your move as painless as possible. Here's a breakdown of what is covered in this guide:
Many people have the same questions when planning their move to Australia. We've grouped them together to help you find the answers you need.
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.
Get an idea of what's involved in becoming an Australian citizen. You'll need to become a permanent resident first and have a total of 4 years in 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.
Finding work in Australia needn't be difficult if you know where to look on the web.
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.
Looking to buy a house instead of renting when you get to Australia? Get a head start by reading our buying a home tips.
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.
Taking your cat or dog with you to Australia? We've got some advice for that aspect of your move too!
Find out how to ensure you are always covered for both emergencies and less serious health care.
We'd love to interview you if you have recently moved to Australia and are happy to share your experience with others. If this sounds like you, please email us at hello@movetoaustralia.net and we can arrange it!
Our goal is to make this guide the most useful resource available to Kiwis making the move to Australia. If you believe any of this information is unclear, incorrect, or out of date, please email us at hello@movetoaustralia.net. Also, be sure to check the discussion forum for the latest information. We appreciate all feedback :)
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