Why New Zealand
Migrant surveys conducted by the New Zealand Government have found that one-third of recent migrants stated that the main reason for choosing to come to New Zealand was to be with their family, partner or friends.
New Zealand’s relaxed pace of life was the second most common reason for recent migrants choosing to come to New Zealand, followed by the environment or landscape, and the ability to get a good job.
The main reasons stated by recent migrants for choosing New Zealand varied by immigration category. Skilled principal migrants and Essential Skills work visa holders were more likely to choose New Zealand for its relaxed pace of life and the ability to get a good job. As expected, Family Parent and Family Partner residents were more likely to choose New Zealand to be with family, partners or friends.
There was less variation by region of origin. Those from South Africa were most likely to choose New Zealand for its safety from crime and violence, and those from Europe excluding the UK/Ireland were most likely to choose New Zealand for its environment and landscape. Migrants from the other regions of origin chose being with family, partners and friends as their main reason.
When helping people with immigration into New Zealand, I have been told the following reasons in no particular order.
- Job opportunities
- A clean and green environment.compared to back home
- Higher wages
- A stable political system
- An excellent education for my children
- I came to join family who love it here
- Friendly people
- A more relaxed lifestyle.
- I spend more time with my family, less at work
- Less crime
- I can advance my career working in NZ
- It's a safe place to bring up my kids
- Freedom to be myself.in a society which is less hierarchical
- I spend less time stuck in traffic commuting.to work
- Outdoor activities and sports are more easily available
Lots of empty spaces
New Zealand is a country with a lot to offer you. One of its most obvious selling points is its beautiful environment, but it also offers all the advantages of a small population (5.1 million in 2021) which is spread over an area larger than the United Kingdom. Auckland, our biggest city, has a population of 1.6 million approximately, while Wellington, our capital city, has around 416,000 people.
Lifestyle
Overseas visitors often comment on New Zealand’s easygoing lifestyle and how genuinely friendly they find us locals. New Zealand is definitely worth considering as your temporary or permanent home.