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Practical guides for Filipinos settling, working, raising a family, and doing business in New Zealand. Start here, then check the official sources for your situation.
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Your first weeks in New Zealand
Use Immigration New Zealand's arrival checklist to organise accommodation, services, school, work and healthcare.
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Check your visa conditions before plans change
Find the conditions on your own visa and use INZ's guidance before changing work, study or travel plans.
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Your rights as a migrant worker
Understand minimum employment rights and find official help for unfair treatment or exploitation.
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Opening a New Zealand bank account
Check a bank's account-opening and activation requirements before you arrive or start work.
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Planning money transfers between NZ and the Philippines
Start with the transfer methods in INZ's banking guide, then ask providers for the terms of your particular transfer.
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Before signing a tenancy or flatting agreement
Know whether you are a tenant or flatmate and read the agreement before signing.
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Check your public healthcare eligibility
Use Health New Zealand's eligibility guidance and check the evidence your healthcare provider needs.
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Enrolling your children in school
Contact the school about enrolment and check your child's student status and school zone.
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Choosing an early learning service
Compare service types, hours, costs and review reports before enrolling your child.
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Before driving with an overseas licence
Check NZTA's current overseas-licence rules and learn New Zealand road rules before driving.
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Converting an overseas driver licence
Use NZTA's conversion pathway for your licence type and issuing country.
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An IRD number and tax when starting work
Choose the correct IRD application route and give your employer the information needed to deduct tax.
Reviewed 14 October 2026