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The Ultimate Guide to New Zealand Visas

There are many different types of NZ visas available New Zealand visas available for immigration purposes, but knowing which one is needed to emigrate can be a confusing process. .
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UK inflation rises to 2.5% in June 2021

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New data reveals that UK inflation increased to 2.5% in the 12 months to June 2021, surpassing the Bank of England's (BoE) 2% target rate for a second consecutive month. The US has also experienced a surge in inflation, rising to a 13-year high of 5.4% during the same period. However, central Banks have labelled the rise as transitory and believe inflation rates will return to normal levels in 2022.
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Emigrating From The UK Aged 40 or Over

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Emigrating from the UK is often seen as a move for young families looking to improve their quality of life or retirees looking to make the the most of their twilight years. But what if you fall in-between these two categories? What options are there for potential emigrants, looking to move to Australia or New Zealand at 40 or 50 years old?
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COVID-19: Growing spread of Delta variant impacting travel

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The growing spread of the Delta variant has urged several countries to impose tighter restrictions against travellers. With the COVID infection rate in the UK surging, all unvaccinated Brits travelling to Portugal must quarantine for 14 days. However, Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel is fighting for blanket-quarantine restrictions against British holidaymakers irrespective of whether they are vaccinated or not...
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Air New Zealand voted World’s Best Airline 2020

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Air New Zealand has been named the best airline for 2020 in the Airline Excellence Awards, facilitated by AirlineRatings.com, making it the sixth time that the Air New Zealand has come out on top.

Everything you need to know about the education in New Zealand

If you are moving to New Zealand or doing an year abroad, here is everything you need to know about education in New Zealand.. 

Top 5 Sights To See In New Zealand

New Zealand is a bucket list holiday destination, with plenty of spectacular sights which you will not want to miss. When a country is filled with such awe-inspiring attractions, it can be difficult to know exactly which spot to discover first.
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New Zealand Property Prices Continue To Soar

As New Zealand property prices continue to surge, the government must also address the issue of shortage in housing supply. Data released during November 2020 has indicated that property prices in New Zealand rose at...
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Property In New Zealand

A quick glance at the New Zealand national property price trends over the past few years paints a picture of rapid growth, leading numerous property analysts to warn that the country is in the midst of an unsustainable property bubble. Since January 2012, the national average property price in New Zealand has risen from...
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New Zealand earthquakes trigger tsunami warnings

Thousands of people have fled to high ground in New Zealand after being hit by a powerful earthquake that has triggered tsunami warnings. We look closely at the impact of the earthquake and the most popular places to live in New Zealand...
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A complete guide to moving to New Zealand

Read our complete guide to moving to New Zealand, including the pros and cons of “Kiwi” life and how best to protect your finances when relocating...
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New Zealand sees substantial job market growth

New Zealand has experienced significant financial growth in the job market following early COVID-19 restrictions. New Zealand jobs website, Seek, has confirmed a 19% increase in job vacancies during...

Changes to New Zealands Qualifications Lists – All You Need To Know

Foreigners seeking a skilled migrant worker visa in New Zealand could gain additional points by holding relevant qualifications. All you need to know about changes to New Zealands Qualifications Lists...
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GBPNZD Quarterly Report

Review of GBP/NZD quarter performance and a preview of performance heading into 2021

GBP/NZD Q4 2020 Research Forecast

New Zealand’s economy has nervously awaited an update from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) in relation to negative interest rates. The prospect rates below zero had caused ...
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GBPNZD Quarterly Report

The path of GBPNZD will be most impacted by the outcome (finally!) of the UK-EU Brexit negotiations, the deadline looms ever closer and it’s still unclear whether or not the UK will agree on a trade agreement...
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NZD Quarterly update

The New Zealand Dollar has recovered strongly from the Covid 19 panic-induced 2.09 high we saw in the GBPNZD exchange rate back in early April. This recovery is due to a number of factors...