Received your first pay from your working stint during your New Zealand working holiday? Curious why the amount you’ve received does not match the minimum pay in the country? This could be due to withholding taxes on your income in New Zealand! Read on to understand how to file for taxes in New Zealand as …
Have you had the dilemma of whether you should travel to the North or South Island first when planning a trip to New Zealand? If you’re there for a trip that spans across over at least two seasons or you’re travelling there for your working holiday, read on to see what you should consider prior …
Looking for a long term accommodation during your New Zealand Working Holiday but not sure what to look out for? There are all sorts of accommodation available in New Zealand and it’s good to know what’s out there. Explore all your options before making a decision. There are cosy places that only rent out a …
Is it possible to whip up some easy healthy meals during your New Zealand working holiday? If you have not been cooking back at home and are embarking on a working holiday all by yourself, some of the questions you may have are: “Can I survive my working holiday without cooking?” “Is there some easy …
One of the biggest decision to make in a working holiday would probably be whether to buy or rent a car! So how do you decide if you would need a car or not? How do you conclude if renting is more cost effective or not? Continue reading to get an idea of the factors …
When I first arrived in New Zealand for my working holiday, I was full of adrenaline and excitement! I was so eager to explore this new and foreign place that for a moment, I forgot what I had to do before I could start my working holiday proper. To help you remember this part of …
As soon as I knew about the New Zealand Working Holiday, I decided instantly that this is for me! However, I did not just throw away all my commitments, pack my bags the next day and fly. I went through many considerations and preparations too before embarking on this 6-months journey. Read on to find …
Hiking! Yes, Hiking! One of my favoritiest thing to do in New Zealand is none other than hiking! I love that feeling of getting to the summit for the surreal views that makes all that hard work from before worthwhile. With that, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite hiking tracks I did during my …
First question for you! How much do you think it cost to own a car in New Zealand? Owning a car in New Zealand is actually unbelievably cheap. This may also be because I am from Singapore where the price of the Certificate of Entitlement(COE) to own a car is already at least S$30k. To …
Tongariro Alpine Crossing is located in the Tongariro National Park of North Island, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular day hikes in the country because of the beautiful views it has of three active volcanoes and the unique blue lake. In addition, views from both the summer and winter are both so …
