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Didith Tayawa / Clark Figuracion

Federal Seafood Restaurant

Makati City, Philippines

18 October 2008

Initial NZ Experiences Housing Transportation Finding a job Job interviewsTips: 1. If you have children, rent a place near a school,

preferably walking distance thereat.2. Don’t be ashamed to ask for help i.e. job referrals,

freebies, etc.3. It is advisable not to bring your whole family at once,

settle first then get your family later.

Experiences at workplace Adjustment with kiwi accent Travel within NZ Study Maori language Cultural relativityTips:1. Try to talk to a native speaker, watch TV programs,

listen to the radio. Don’t be ashamed to ask ‘pardon me’ or ‘can you please repeat’ if you don’t understand what was talked about.

2. Study the Maori language if you have the opportunity.3. Accept the prevailing culture, don’t make stereotypes.

Access to healthcare

GP consultation Prescription drugs Emergency cases Giving birth Hospitalization

Doing business in NZ

Getting business registration online IRD requirements No mayor’s permit, no required money in

the bank

Note: World Bank study says that NZ is the easiest to do business transactions with.

Activities in the community (Filipino and wider community)

Church choir Club membership i.e. photography, spelunking,

mountain climbing, rugby, soccer, etc. Artist groupTips:1. Be actively involved in community activities, be

part of your community (i.e. volunteer work, church choir, etc.).

2. Share your talents to the community.

Challenges for a new migrant Finding a job Kiwi accent Settlement/housingTips:1. Request for job referrals from friends, relatives, fellow

pinoyz2nz members, acquaintances, church members. 2. Apply to as many jobs as you can online, even while you are

still in the Philippines3. Talk to native speakers!4. Stay with a Filipino family first, you will save a lot and you get

settled easily.5. Don’t bring your whole family first, if possible, husband and

wife first.

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