With just 5 million people spread across a land 1600km long and 350km wide we average only 18 people per square kilometre - less than nine people/km 2 if you take out the big cities. We have all the benefits of an advanced Western economy - but only a fraction of the population, so we have lots of wide open spaces for you to enjoy. We're similar in size to the UK but with less than 10% of the population If you hold a work visa valid for two years or more, are a citizen, or a resident, public healthcare in New Zealand is free or low cost. We rank second for this on the OECD’s Better Life Index covering 40 countries.įamilies also value our subsidised healthcare. And less commuting plus a better work-life balance means you get to spend more time with your family.Įxpat families find New Zealand has a great sense of community. We make fitting in and getting set up in your new country easy. They know that children here enjoy many things other countries just can’t offer. It’s why so many Kiwis living abroad come back home when it’s time to start nesting. If you have a family, New Zealand is probably one of the best choices you could make. Along with affordable, quality education, we give children the opportunity to get close to nature and enjoy a diverse range of healthy sport, recreation, and adventure activities. New Zealand has the world's second strongest sense of community - HSBC 2020 Expat Explorer survey
