That was a question I had on my mind almost everyday before I embarked on my 6-months long working holiday. I was working as an auditor back in my home country and knew I definitely did not want another office job. So, I set myself up to step out of my comfort zone and try …
Steps to buying a car in New Zealand for your working holiday
First and foremost, have you included the cost of buying a car in your budget for your New Zealand working holiday? Make sure you include the initial cost of the car, the cost of maintenance and also petrol. Once you are ready to purchase a car, continue reading to identify how you can buy a …
Which mobile operator should I use in New Zealand?
Don’t you agree that in this digital age, it is SUPER important to find the mobile operator that has the best connectivity and coverage for the best experience? Hopefully my experience here would be able to help you get a better idea on which mobile operator to use in New Zealand! First things first, upon …
How to budget for your New Zealand working holiday?
Budget planning for NZ working holiday
01: A week of uncertainty
I arrived in Auckland on 6 November 2017, taking my first Qantas and Emirates flight to Melbourne then Auckland respectively, and to add on, it was my first time to both airports too. Everything felt surreal even till now while I’m writing this, my 3rd day since arrival. Travelling has always been an enjoyable thing …