Working Holiday New Zealand

New Zealand

New Zealand - Preparing for the trip

Practical information and a summary of everything important you should know before traveling to New Zealand. Getting visas, tickets, and insurance.

North Island, New Zealand

New Zealand - Itinerary North Island

Travel itinerary and travel information on the North Island. Auckland, Paeroa, Karangahake reserve, Waihi Beach, Whangamata Beach, Hahei Beach, Hot Water Beach, Cathedral Cove, Coromandel, Tapu, McLaren Falls, Kaimanawa, Koitiata, Wellington.

Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

New Zealand - First days after arrival

Valuable information and advice for your first days in New Zealand. Are you coming to New Zealand under Working Holiday scheme? Where to sleep? Where to buy a car? How do I open a bank account and request an IRD tax number?

South Island, New Zealand

New Zealand - Itinerary South Island

Picton, Marlborough Sounds, Nelson, Ruby Bay, Rabbit Island, Motueka, Kaiteriteri, Marahau, Split Apple Rock, Takaka, Pohara Beach, Farewell Spit, Papu Springs, Mt. Arthur, Nelson Creek, Arthur Pass, Lake Mapourika, Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier, Blue Pools, Wanaka, Queenstown, Lake Dunstan, Lake Pukaki, Mount Cook, Amberlay Beach, Lewis Pass.

Motueka, South Island, New Zealand

Job seeking and living on a farm

A brief guide to the world of work opportunities in New Zealand. What, where, how, and how much. Learn about our experience from the apple orchard.

New Zealand

Income tax return from New Zealand tutorial, 1st part

A detailed guide to the New Zealand tax refund process. How to calculate overpayment or arrears? How to apply for PTS?

New Zealand

Prices and living costs in New Zealand

How much did we pay for our half-year stay in New Zealand? What are the prices like, how much do you earn, what to prepare yourself for? Take a look at our detailed calculations.

New Zealand

Income tax return from New Zealand tutorial, 2nd part

Continuation of the step-by-step guide to the New Zealand tax refund process. PTS confirmation and payment to your account.