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Kiwis moving to Australia hits record high

Submitted by Tasman Jumper on Wed, 12/21/2011 - 17:54

The number of New Zealanders moving to Australia hit a record high this year, Statistics NZ reported today.

FAQ - Moving to Australia from New Zealand

Submitted by Tasman Jumper on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 13:15

Do you have a question about moving to Australia from New Zealand? Let us know in the comments and we'll try to answer it on our blog.

Has Global Uncertainty Changed Cost Comparisons Between Australia and New Zealand?

Submitted by Tasman Jumper on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 23:28

With the continued decline of the U.S. dollar and Europe on the brink, have cost of living comparisons changed? According to Mercer, whose annual assessment of living costs in cities around the world is the most thorough and in-depth of its kind, the answer is no. While costs have risen in both Australia and New Zealand over the past year, Australia remains more expensive in the 2010/2011 study .

New Section: Drivers Licenses in Australia

Submitted by Tasman Jumper on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 03:55

Due to popular request, we've added a new section to Tasman Jumper on converting your drivers license when you move to Australia.

Update: Kiwis soon able to transfer Australian superannuation to New Zealand

Submitted by Tasman Jumper on Mon, 10/25/2010 - 23:16

You may recall in November last year I wrote about how Kiwis will soon able to transfer Australian superannuation to New Zealand. After waiting several months for an update, I decided to contact the IRD directly

Here is the response I received:

NZ Introduces e-Passport System

Submitted by Tasman Jumper on Wed, 12/09/2009 - 23:32

New Zealand has introduced an electronic passport system at Auckland airport designed to allow New Zealanders returning from Australia to swifty move through customs.

It’s been branded “SmartGate” and apparently part of a wider programme to make travel between New Zealand and Australia faster and easier.