How does it feel to come back to a familiar place after being away for some time? Well, I can only say being away felt like a dream. Scrambling to see where I left off It felt so weird to…
Tag: New Zealand Working Holiday
Before starting work for your working holiday, know your basics of working in New Zealand and especially your wages entitlements. Although it may be rare, but doing so can help you avoid being short changed by your employers. With that,…
Have you ever wondered how a typical day looks like when living and working in New Zealand as a horticultural worker? I went to New Zealand with no expectations and without even knowing what my next steps would be. However,…
It has been all fun and endless travelling until you realise your Working Holiday visa is expiring. That’s when it will probably start sinking in that you have to prepare for your departure from New Zealand. In case you have…
I did my New Zealand working holiday from Summer to Spring and spent a good deal of my time working really hard! Throughout the summer, I worked in the North Island around Hawkes Bay as a fruit thinner, picker, grader…
Filing for taxes during a working holiday in New Zealand may reasonably be the last thing on your mind. Following my previous article on Knowing your Taxes in New Zealand, this article is more on dealing with any possible remaining…
If you’ve bought a car in New Zealand after deciding that it fits into your budget and your plans, what happens then to your car when you’re leaving New Zealand for good? Here’s a quick guide to how you can…
New Zealand, apart from being known for its beautiful landscapes, is also known as the place for adrenaline-packed activities! A place for adrenaline junkies, and also for anyone wanting to immerse in the adrenaline-filled atmosphere. I’m personally a fan of…
In New Zealand, things change ever so rapidly that you’ll find yourself dealing with many last minute changes in your working holiday. Trust me that this happens even though you may be the best planner in the world. I was…
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…