My NZ Partnership Visa Processing Time I now have my New Zealand Partnership Work Visa, officially stamped in my brand new passport. HURRAY! This means I can be here until July 2019 without worrying about it again. Phew! BUT… receiving…
Read moreIf you have not yet read my post How to apply for the NZ Partnership Work Visa, I suggest you check it out first for advice about how to complete your application . After writing that post, I realized there were quite a…
Read more“Unfair distribution of wealth is threatening world peace, but buying fair trade can help to counter act this” – Ken from Trade Aid Fair Trade Wellington – Why Wellington is a Fair Trade City Wellington Fair Trade So as I have…
Read moreWellington on a Plate (WOAP) is here and every one is excited…. We may be excited, but with 17 days (August 11th – 27th August) of Wellington restaurants putting it on for us with festival dishes, a burger competition, cocktails…
Read moreDinner at Two Grey, Review by Lost in Silver Fern The Hype is Real I was recently lucky enough to be treated to one of the best (and biggest) dinners I have had in Wellington yet. My friend Hayley Benoit, who…
Read moreWith NZ Fairtrade Fortnight starting from tomorrow (4th – 17th August) I thought it was a timely moment a post about where you can buy organic fair-trade and sustainable produce in Wellington. I have to admit, although this is an issue…
Read moreLocal Blogger Jane Guy shows us how to see the less ‘beaten’ side of Queenstown Queenstown is a pretty touristy place, perhaps the most so in New Zealand. This is not surprising due to its stunning natural beauty and there…
Read moreThe Pros and Cons of Living in New Zealand In interaction with many who are reading this blog because they are moving to NZ, much of the feedback has been people wanting to know about what can go wrong. I…
Read moreWhen I moved to NZ I had so many questions and unknowns about what life would be like when I got here. I didnt actually know anyone living in Wellington so I had no one to ask. This was super…
Read moreChoosing where to live in Wellington When you are moving to a new city, especially a new country that you don’t know well, or even have never been to before it can be super hard to decide where you want…
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Hi! I’m Josie, I am from the UK but living in Wellington, New Zealand.
This blog is to share stories of the city, travel, nature, living abroad advice and all things that come with the reality of living local somewhere else.
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