I know, as I write this, it has been raining a lot these last few days. However, summer is coming and Piha and Kare Kare are two great spots for an afternoon out of Auckland. Never heard of these places? Time for a quick summary of what these beaches have to offer! What to …
As we’ve already explained in the blog how to open a bank account, one question remained unanswered: which bank is the best for backpackers and working holiday makers travelling in New Zealand?* Because you will have to pay fees every time you use an ATM that isn’t your bank, the best choice is to focus …
Regardless of how educated or qualified they may be, working holiday makers are often left with little choice but to take on a relatively thankless, low-paying job, be it fruit-picking, waiting tables, washing dishes, cleaning hostels or WWOOFing. But as with anything in life, there’s always a glass-half-full option. A lot of travel paraphernalia encourages …
One thing Working Holiday Makers don’t have to worry about is being asked that most clichéd of job interview questions: Where do you see yourself in five years? Vowing long-term dedication to a company and committing to help them become an industry leader while demonstrating that you embody their core values, would seem a little weak when …
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Homesickness is a natural reaction to being in a foreign country and is something everyone experiences to some degree. We’ve all had moments of taking a glass-half-empty view of a new environment. Most of the time, these are minor frustrations about alcohol being a bit more expensive, public transport more unreliable and decent (insert favourite …
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Feeling stuck on how to write up your NZ CV? Look no further than right here! Writing up a resume can be daunting or annoying or even just plain boring, so here’s a guide to get your CV looking spick-and-span…fast! The Introduction On the first page in the header section, you should have your first …
By far, one of the greatest experiences in the North Island. By. Far. After a night in a beach house next to Tauranga (jacuzzi included and for only $60 the night, one of the many perks of living in New Zealand), two of my friends and I drove for about 50 minutes to Whakatane …
Despite having spent over a year in New Zealand, despite all my Kiwi and foreign friends telling me I should go, I had never been to Tauranga and Mount Maunganui. I just didn’t have the time to get out of Auckland, and the drive is almost three hours long. So, when I heard about Labour …
With it being Mental Health Awareness Week, it seems fitting to write a blog based on this subject. As we all know, social media can be a gift as well as a curse, but this week I have been very proud reading so many of my friends and followers truly amazing stories of their past …
It’s Monday, and I go back to work after a really nice and sunny weekend. After the very Monday-esque “Hey, what have you been up to this weekend?”, I switch on my computer, put my brain on, start working as usual. Then comes Jon. I look at him once, my eyes go back to my …