Your first weeks in New Zealand

Use Immigration New Zealand's arrival checklist to organise accommodation, services, school, work and healthcare.

Start with somewhere to live and the services you need there. Immigration New Zealand's arrival guide links to accommodation, utilities and phone information. Use the links for the tasks that apply to your household rather than treating every task as a visa requirement.

If you have children, make finding a school a priority. If you are looking for work, check your visa's work conditions as well as job information. The arrival guide also points to banking, an IRD number and finding a doctor. Follow the responsible agency's current requirements for each task.