Useful Links
Panel doctors for medicals outside New Zealand
CLICK HERE

Medical Examination Guide - Medical Examination Form

A page created to help you understand the EOI (Expression Of Interest) - a requirement when applying for PR (Permanent Residence). - CLICK HERE

Application fees - Working visa guide - Work visa application form - Link to all the forms and guides

History of how the EOI (Expression of Interest) invitations (to apply for Permanent Residence) have been made in the past:
http://formshelp.immigration.govt.nz/SkilledMigrant/ExpressionOfInterest/HistoryOfSelectionPoints.htm

Price indicators for New Zealand
www.furniturecity.co.nz (furniture)
www.farmers.co.nz (clothing)
www.harveynorman.co.nz (TV's and appliances)
www.thewarehouse.co.nz (Discount general dealer)
www.briscoes.co.nz (Kitchen goods)
www.foodtown.co.nz (Food)
www.woolworths.co.nz (Food)
Schools & Education
http://www.educationpages.co.nz/
http://newzealand.govt.nz/services?treeid=295
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_schools_in_New_Zealand
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/
LINK to get student visa application forms:
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/study/
Homes to rent or buy
http://www.dbh.govt.nz/market-rent (current rentals)
https://www.qv.co.nz/onlinereports/propertyvaluemap.htm (average house prices)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-me-property/index.htm (advertised)
Occupations
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/nzis/operations_manual/6955.htm (List of Occupations which may be considered skilled employment under SM7.10.1(b) of the Skilled Migrant Category)
‘Acceptable trades' for the purpose of awarding points on the Register
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/nzis/operations_manual/6519.htm
Medical conditions
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/nzis/operations_manual/7641.htm (Deemed to impose significant costs and/or demands on New Zealand's health and/or education services)
Fees
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/nzis/operations_manual/4335.htm
Other links
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ (to get qualifications evaluated if required)
Registration Authorities in NZ
ACCOUNTANTS - www.nzica.com
ACTUARIES - www.actuaries.org.nz
ARCHITECTS - www.nzrab.org.nz
BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS - www.lawyers.org.nz
CHIROPRACTORS, DIETITIANS, DISPENSING OPTICIANS, MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS & TECHNICIANS, MEDICAL RADIATION TECHNOLOGISTS, OSTEOPATHS, MIDWIVES, OPTOMETRISTS, PODIATRISTS - www.regboards.co.nz
DENTAL/CLINICAL DENTAL TECHNICIANS - www.dentaltec.org.nz
DENTISTS, DENTAL THERAPISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS - www.dentalcouncil.org.nz
ELECTRICIANS, ELECTRICAL SERVICE TECHNICIANS, LINE MECHANICS - www.ewrb.govt.nz
ENGINEERS - www.ipenz.org.nz
HORTICULTURE - See this page for more information
MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS - www.mcnz.org.nz
NURSES - www.nursingcouncil.org.nz
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS - www.otboard.org.nz
PHARMACISTS - www.pharmacycouncil.org.nz
PHYSIOTHERAPISTS - www.physioboard.org.nz
PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS & DRAINLAYERS - www.pgdb.co.nz
PSYCHOLOGISTS - www.psychologistsboard.org.nz
REAL ESTATE - (No website) Real Estate Agents Licensing Board, PO Box 99 881, Newmarket, Auckland, Telephone: 64 9 520 6949, Facsimile: 64 9 520 6995
SURVEYORS - www.surveyors.org.nz
TEACHERS - www.teacherscouncil.govt.nz
VETERINARIANS, VETERINARY SURGEONS - www.vetcouncil.org.nz
Also see - http://www.immigration.govt.nz

Sallaries, ocupations & expectations
http://www.careers.govt.nz/ gives you advice on specific careers. Go to the home page - select jobs - find your job type by selecting the "A to Z" buttons - click on your job. At the bottom right see the link to "Pay and job outlook" - click here for information on expectations.
http://www.dol.govt.nz/services/LMI/tools/indicators.asp From this page download the "Occupational Indicator tool" - this is an EXCEL spreadsheet. It provides an amazing amount of information with regards to the labour market in New Zealand.

Also see our section of useful links for South Africans - here

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