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New Zealand is comprised of two main islands, the North Island and South Island, and a number of small outlying islands. With a population of over 4 million, about 75% of New Zealand's residents live in the North Island. New Zealand is similar in size to Britain and, with a temperate climate, and stunning variations in the geography - all surrounded by the Pacific and Tasman Oceans – people in New Zealand happily lead an outdoor life in a country popularly known as "100% Pure". No matter where you live in New Zealand you are probably less than an hour from the ocean, and less than 4 hours from a ski field. The West Coast of the South Island is the wettest area of New Zealand, whereas the area to the east of the mountains, just over 100 km away, is the driest. As New Zealand is in the Southern Hemisphere, summer starts in December and winter starts in June. January and February are usually the warmest months and July the coldest. Despite the country's continued reliance on agricultural exports, the population is mainly urbanised.

One of the joys of New Zealand is that you can also choose to live a more rural lifestyle, and still live within an hour's drive of the centre of a major city or you can choose to settle in the country. Cafe society and cultural activities rival those anywhere: New Zealand has produced some of the world's top opera singers, musicians, writers, painters, film makers and New Zealand cuisine and regional wineries are well-regarded internationally.

New Zealand was recently ranked as the third best country in the world to live in by the UN. If you dream of an exciting, vibrant and healthy life in a land of plenty, New Zealand may be the place for you. It is a growing nation and they are looking for the skills, qualifications and experiences that will ensure they continue to prosper well into the future.

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is part of the Department of Labour, a New Zealand Government department. The Department of Labour's primary role is to improve the performance of the labour market, and through this strengthen the economy and increase the standard of living for those in New Zealand.

We hope you are encouraged to take the next step and discover new opportunities for a great lifestyle in New Zealand.

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