Moving to a new city or country can present some challenges. Fortunately there are several organisations which can make this process easier.
Settlement Support New Zealand can provide a guide to the services and information that can make the process this easier.
It aims to provide access to information and services to new residents in Hawkes Bay.
For more information visit Settlement Support New Zealand at ssnzhb@napier.govt.nz.
There is also Hawkes Bay Newcomers Network, an informal network which puts people who are new to the region in touch with each other. It is a volunteer network. For more information visit www.hawkesbay.newcomers.co.nz
For Migrants needing assistance to find suitable skilled employment, or those looking to re-locate their existing Business to Hawkes Bay under the Immigration Long Term Business Visa, full facilitation assistance is available from Napier City Council Economic Development Unit.
New arrivals will find a range of rental accommodation available in Hawkes Bay, which
can be found in local newspapers or real estate websites such as www.realestate.co.nz or www.open2view.co.nz
Those with children must consider their location as many schools have home zones. Schools can be viewed on www.tki.org.nz.
Housing New Zealand provides a range of housing services for people on low to moderate incomes, or with special needs.
For more information visit Housing New Zealand on www.hnzc.co.nz.