New Zealand Relocation Report Blows Lid Off Tourist Hype, Say American Expats Down Under

Thinking of a home in New Zealand? Yearning to work or study in the Great Green Down Under? Then check out the new interactive relocation guide released today by American-owned NuKiwi.com. Billed as a virtual A-Z on how to migrate, live, work, invest or retire in New Zealand, it provides a first-hand and often startling look at what life is really like in the unique land known to locals as "Godzone" (God's Own country).

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, March 12, 2002 – Thinking of a home in New Zealand? Yearning to work or study in the Great Green Down Under? Then check out the new interactive relocation guide released today by American-owned NuKiwi.com. Billed as a virtual A-Z on how to migrate, live, work, invest or retire in New Zealand, it provides a first-hand and often startling look at what life is really like in the unique land known to locals as "Godzone" (God's Own country).

The new report spotlights both the good and bad aspects of living in New Zealand -- a technology-savvy western country with a reputation for stunning scenery, bargain real estate, and a ranking as one of the safest destinations in the world.

According to Joey James, co-founder of NuKiwi, This new report is designed to help guide people through the maze of social, cultural, economic, academic, and regulatory challenges theyll face in New Zealand. It draws from the thousands of hours we've spent compiling information and first-hand experience on virtually every aspect of living, working and doing business in New Zealand. As migrants ourselves, we dont just talk the talk; we walk the walk. We live, work and play in this beautiful, safe, and largely idyllic country."

But all is not perfect in paradise. The new guide, entitled The New Zealand Immigration & Relocation Report (tm), goes behind the scenes and reveals underlying aspects of Kiwi society, social mores, business practices and attitudes toward education that the Ministry of Tourism wouldn't necessarily like to see aired in the open.

"We blow the lid off the standard tourist hype and tell things as they really are," says James. "It's simply not fair to let people go into things with the wrong notions. We grew tired of guidebooks, pamphlets and websites that gushed about the seemingly never-ending wonders of New Zealand but provided no real behind-the-scenes or in-the-trenches insights on actually living, working or investing here. Our clients require hard, unvarnished information on what to expect before, during and after their arrival in New Zealand. We've always performed this service with those that we have personally consulted with on a fee-based or hourly basis. This report now allows us to distil aspects of this service and offer it to a much broader range of people at an incredibly economical price."

James adds, "The report takes a hard look at immigration, housing & real estate, cost of living, employment, education, and taxes. We provide specific costs and nail down unique strategies that guarantee results. We delve into Kiwi fashion, society and social mores and provide key insights on tough issues such as bigotry and racism. Along the way we point readers toward the best deals and tell them how to survive Kiwi-English, left-side-driving, and upside-down seasons."

The New Zealand Immigration & Relocation Report includes hundreds of links and resources and is priced at US$49.95. As an introductory special, for a limited time NuKiwi is offering it at a reduced price of only US$29.97 -- a 40% discount. The report can be purchased by major credit card and is available for immediate access via the internet. The special discount applies to online orders only which may be placed at: http://www.nukiwi.com/299t7mFw.htm

NuKiwis services are geared to investors as well as potential part-time or full-time residents and go beyond those typically offered by relocation specialists, immigration consultants, and other traditional support organizations. Whether you plan to arrive in NZ in a few months, a few years, are just looking," or plan to participate in its opportunities remotely, they can help you lay out a complete plan of action, locate property and business opportunities, establish a bank account, arrange phone & fax services, set-up mail receiving and forwarding, connect with a reputable ISP and obtain a New Zealand email address. If you require professional legal, tax, or investment services, theyll provide introductions to some of the countrys most respected experts.

NuKiwi.com was founded two years ago in response to the need for an effective single-point resource center that could meet the unfulfilled high-end information and service needs of many potential and new migrants to New Zealand. As fellow migrants, NuKiwis staff is uniquely qualified to provide meaningful and timely assistance to those individuals and companies considering investing in or relocating to New Zealand on a permanent or part-time basis. The company serves its global clientele from offices in Auckland, New Zealand. For further information, visit the NuKiwi website at www.nukiwi.com.

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For further information contact S. Nowak at + (64 9) 366.4236 or snowak@nukiwi.com. Images available upon request.