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It's definitely SpringKia Ora Everyone

We've moved into the second month of springnow, which is usually a colourful mix of hotsummer days, longer evenings, a healthy doseof rain and noticeably warmer temperatures. Thebeautiful blossoms on the right can be spotted inour office garden at the moment. We are quitelucky to be working in such a great spot.

Some of the stories covered in this month'supdate are:

Everything New Zealand Employment News Immigration Update - Latest EOI SelectionUK Pension Transfer Update

Here at New Zealand Immigration Concepts we've all been through the hoops of themigrating process and therefore understand what you are going through. Enjoy the readand get in touch with us if you would like to discuss any of the information below.

Talk to us about your migration plans.

Everything New ZealandAsk a German Kiwi Air New Zealand

Who could give better insider tips to fellow Germans as a German living in NewZealand? Air New Zealand has tracked down five "German Kiwis" in New Zealand, whowant to share their knowledge about food, drink, culture, sights, nature and sports withtheir old home. Watch the videos here.

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Home away from home - What do we miss?Chatting away with friends and co-workers during a sunny lunch break I was conducting alittle research about what they miss most about their home country. Most of us are fromthe UK and Germany so some of the things may sound familiar to you, some may not.Here they are - in no particular order:

Family and friends - this has got to be the obvious choice for most of us, but quick andeasy ways to communicate (we love Skype!) can still make you feel close to them.

Food - for us Germans it's the quality of bread, cheeses and sausages but luckily we have3(!) German butchers in Nelson and plenty of fantastic bakeries that cater to our verydesire. The English amongst us are missing real english Marmite, Walker Crisps, a nicepint of Tetleys Ale in Yorkshire and mushy peas. The good news is: every supermarketnow has an international food isle with plenty of choice to feed your cravings. And the truthis, the longer you live in NZ, the more you develop a taste for the local food, which is reallyquite good.

The old salary - Most move to New Zealand for the lifestyle and not for the money. Luckilywe are constantly reminded of this when we skip out of the office after work, jump on ourmountainbikes or walk down to the beach for a swim.

Shopping - yes, the choice is a little more limited and you won't find your favourite brandshere (IKEA, H&M, M&S to name a few) but a lot of major retailers will ship internationally ifyou buy online. And New Zealand has quite a unique local craft scene with lots of handmade items that you won't find anywhere else.

Anything else? - culture, theater, movies, documentaries, football, insulated houses,double glazing, central heating and the proximity to other counties for traveling.

The new Hobbit - Watch the TrailerThe second part of the Hobbit Triology will be out in the cinemas in December, but you canalready watch the trailer here. As expected, it's sprinkled with stunning NZ scenery.

Pension Transferand more.

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Wonderful NZ

New Zealand is the second most welcoming placein the world for tourists, according to the WorldEconomic Forum's study on global tourism - firstreported in the Washington Post. NZ came secondto Iceland. NZ was also ranked #1 for having thefewest days to start a business. If you areinterested in more background information, clickhere for the full article.

Kiwi Population Clock

A few thoughs about the VisaApplication Process

The visa process is not quick, cheap oreasy. You might want to think of it as yourtoughest ever job application. You need topresent your best case.You need persistence and patience. Thereare many people in the immigrationpipeline to New Zealand and you will bepart of the queue. It's normal to feelfrustrated at times - especially aftermonths of silence from the authorities. You must complete the application formsperfectly. Don't consider taking shortcuts.An application that is only 99% correct willbe rejected 100% of the time. Oncerejected, you go to the back of the queueagain.The number 1 cause of failed visaapplications is filling in the formsincorrectly, or filling in the wrong forms.You need to be up to date with the rules.New Zealand's immigration system issubject to frequent changes.

Kiwi Job Market is picking up - TradeMeNZ Herald October 2013

The number of job vacancies advertised on the trademe website rose by nearly 10% in thelast 3 month, led by growth in marketing, media and communication roles.People in IT related positions are currently the highest earners in the country andWellington has topped the regions for the best average rate of pay."We're becoming confident that the buoyancy in the Kiwi job market isn't a temporaryaffair", said Peter Osborne, head of Trademe jobs.[...] Strong performing sectors are marketing, media and communications; IT; construction& architecture. Read the full article here.

Average Rates of Pay by Region- Snapshot 2013NZ Herald October 2013

Canterbury Skills and Employment HubAs of January 2013 visa applications to fill most Canterbury jobs won't be processed untila check has been done to ensure there are no suitable New Zealanders to fill the vacancy.Employers will have to register vacancies with the Canterbury Skills and EmploymentHub before they support a visa application for a migrant to fill the vacancy.

New Zealand Residence Programme: SkilledMigrant Category fortnightly selectionA selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Skilled Migrant Category took placeon 2 October 2013.

Selection criteriaNo. of

EOIs

All EOIs at or above 140 points. 471

All those with a job or job offer that had a points total of 100 or more but less than 140

points.128

All those claiming bonus points for work experience in an area of absolute skill shortage 0

TOTAL SELECTION 599

The volume of people selected from the pool appears to be consistent. Since the

beginning of 2013, there still has only been one selection with EOI's selected on the basisof bonus points and skills shortage. This means a high number of people with a pointscore of over 140 and skilled job offers submitted their EOI to the pool for selection.Talk to us in order to find out if you qualify and how we can help you to find the cruicial joboffer to be successfully selected.

Visit us at the UK Opportunities ExpoDon't miss the chance to talk to one of our migrate2nelson partners Bruce Farquhar fromBayleys at this month's Opportunity Expo in the UK. Working In Events was set up to helppeople who are looking at moving overseas. You will be able to speak with recruitmentcompanies, employers, banks and connect to other services that may be able to help youwith your move. While we will not be there in person to meet you, we have prepared afantastic offer for anyone providing their details at our migrate2nelson stall.

The Immigration Minister's speech at the annualNZAMI ConferenceSource: Beehive

Touching on a number of immigration issues from a government's perspective, NewZealand's Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse's speech makes an interesting read.

High migrant satisfaction with licensed immigrationadvisersSource: Immigration Advisers Authority

Four out of five migrants said they would recommend their licensed immigration adviser tofamily and friends, according to an independent survey.Results showed that 82% of migrants were very satisfied or satisfied with their licensedimmigration adviser.

More than eight out of ten migrants agreed that as a result of using a licensed adviser:

• I had a better chance of having a successful visa application (85%)• I feel my interests as a consumer were protected (86%)• my impression of New Zealand as a migration destination was positive (88%).

“Licensed immigration advisers do great work for their clients and the country. They help

migrants see the opportunities New Zealand has to offer, bring families together and helpdrive our economy." (The IAA Registrar)

UK Pension Transfer Update October 2013There has been quite a bit of confusion regarding the tax rulesfor UK pension transfers over recent years. The New ZealandInland Revenue have reviewed the laws and are in the processof making changes which are still to go through Parliament.

We have also seen various rule changes regarding the QROPSregime with the latest being introduced in April 2012 and now weare seeing new tax rules in New Zealand which will start in April

2014. Some of the key points are as follows:

Previous pension transfers going back to 2000 need to be assessed and could wellgive rise to a tax liability especially if the pensions had not previously been treatedas Foreign Investment Funds previously. In many instances a voluntary disclosureof 15% of the transfer value will need to be made.It is looking as though the 4 year exemption for transitional residents will still applytherefore allowing people to transfer under the QROPS regime tax-free during thisperiod. After this tax liabilities could be incurred.For expats or returning Kiwis who have not considered the options and are outsidethe 4 year exemption, there is the ability to transfer prior to April 2014 under the15% voluntary disclosure method. Alternatively if their pensions have been treatedas FIF assets then they can continue under the FIF regime. It is important thatanyone with pensions left in the UK consider their options now, as viabletransfers need to be completed by end of March 2014.QROPS transfers can still be advantageous depending upon clients situations. Weare seeing a worrying trend of underfunded schemes in the UK thereforeprofessional advice and analysis should be sought before making any decisions.

Richard Harden Investment Services has been advising on overseas pension transfers forover 10 years and we offer a free initial consultation. For more information regardingpension transfers, please refer to the RHIS website http://www.rhinvestments.co.nz/uk-pension-transfers/ or email info@rhinvestments.co.nzDISCLAIMER: Richard Harden Investment Services are not tax experts and the information above has been

simplified and is of a general nature. Independent tax advice should be obtained before relying on any aspect of

the content of this summary. Richard Harden is an Authorised Financial Adviser (AFA) FSP25365 and a copy of

Richard’s Primary Disclosure Statement is available on the RHIS website www.rhinvestments.co.nz

If buying/ opening a business or investing in New Zealand is your path to residence youwill need to go through the rather complex procedure of a Long Term Business Visa orInvestor Visa application. Getting the right advice from an expert will be crucial and ishighly recommended by everyone who has been through it. Dr. Carsten Hallwass has

been assisting Business and Investor clients for 16 years now - with a 100%success rate!Contact Dr. Carsten Hallwass to discuss your plans, the initial call is free of charge.

We are in the business to help you present your best case to Immigration NewZealand. We look forward to talking to you about your own migration journey.

Ask us about your options and we will get back to you with a plan!

Best wishes and have a wonderful month,

Katrin Schottke

Employment AdviserJOBS4MIGRANTS

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