Mobile Relocation Monthly Newsletter Archive

Our monthly email newsletter is packed with information for expats and returning Kiwis in the process of relocating to New Zealand.

As a Mobile client you have priority access to our archive of newsletters with past tips, essential knowledge and resettlement success stories. Enjoy!

May 2025 - The Organic Food Scene in New Zealand, Auckland Writers Festival, Christchurch, Storefinder

April 2025 - Autumn, ANZAC, Strategies for A Successful Relocation, 5 things Americans find surprising about NZ rentals

March 2025 - St Patrick’s Day, Hiking, Booking Great Walks, Daylight savings

February 2025 - Waitangi Day, February Fun, New School Year

December 2024 - NZ’s Christmas tree, Enjoying a safe summer, The ‘Pav’

November 2024 - Relocating with children, The many islands of NZ, “A box of fluffies”

October 2024 - The Coromandel, Halloween in NZ, “WOW”, “Give it heaps”

September 2024 - Spring has sprung, Learn Te Reo Māori, Local lingo: “tramp”

June 2024 - Matariki, The weather in June, Tipping, Local lingo: “Hunky dory”

May 2024 - Dog friendly travel, a tour of Northland, Whats happening in May?

April 2024- Autumn, Cycle trails, ANZAC Day, Local lingo: “Aroha”

February 2024 - Ties to the British Monarch, Labour Day, Word of the Month: “chuffed”

December 2023 - A Southern Hemisphere Summer, Visiting Wānaka, Local Lingo: Bach & Popping Manus

November 2023 - Making Friends as an Adult, The Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Local Lingo: “Keen” & “Choice”

October 2023 - Elections & Voting in Aotearoa NZ, Hot Water Beach…in Kawhia, Local Lingo: "Can you handle the jandal?"

September 2023 - Learning Te Reo Māori & the Māori Language Movement, Wairere Falls, the North Island’s Highest Waterfall & Local Lingo: Kai & Feed

August 2023 - New Zealand Weather: 1 Day, 4 Seasons, The Great Kiwi "Day Walk" – Hooker Valley Track and the meaning of ‘chocka’.

July 2023 - Learn about Matariki - a new year tradition in the southern hemisphere, Discover The Redwoods in Rotorua and this months local lingo.

June 2023 - Hear about Elizabeths experience of EVs in NZ, Travelling through Cook Strait and some more local lingo.

May 2023 - Sourcing Your Food in New Zealand, Learn about Kauri Trees -Aotearoa’s Ancient Conifer Giants and understand ‘Tramping’ & ‘Tracks’.

April 2023 - Relocating to Aotearoa New Zealand - One Year In, Discover Hamilton Gardens and understand some more local lingo.

March 2023 - Meet our new Editor Elizabeth, Learn about Te Matatini, "the Olympics of Māoridom", Te Waihou Walkway, Phrase of the month

December 2022 - Enjoying Outdoor NZ Safely, Latest Move to New Zealand Resources, Essential Info for Returning Kiwis, Navigating NZ Addresses, NZ's Holiday Period

November 2022 - Loyalty & Reward Opportunities, Cooking & Baking in NZ, School Camp, Words of the month

October 2022 - Aotearoa New Zealand's Ties to the British Monarch, Latest Move to NZ Resources, HOW TO: Nuances of communication in New Zealand

September 2022 - Building a business in NZ, Job Search Tools, How to Visit a Kiwi friend

August 2022 - Connecting with Healthcare in NZ, How To: Dining Out, The Power of Informal Connections

July 2022 - Recommended reading for the whole family, Connecting with a faith community, What our recent clients are saying about us

June 2022 - Preparing to host your first guests to NZ, What comes after a year of preparing to move to NZ, The 30th Anniversary of NZ Great Walks

May 2022 - It takes a village, KEA is key for returning Kiwis, Unspoken Rules of New Zealand

April 2022 - How to get a NZ passport for children born overseas, Prepare for work culture in NZ, Immigration & Border Updates

March 2022 - Immigration & Border Updates, What's it like to have a baby in New Zealand?, Under Rated New Zealand

February 2022 - BREAKING NEWS on New Zealand's Border and Self-Isolation, Back-to-School, Waitangi

January 2022 - Rituals of the cosmonauts, Immigration & Border Updates, What is worrying you?

December 2021 - Summary of this year's expert interviews, How we're evolving our services, Kiwi Christmas & New Year

November 2021 - Getting acquainted with NZ before arriving, Making the most of time in MIQ, Orientation to Auckland in Lockdown

October 2021 - How to stay on the right side of NZ law, Immigration, Border, and MIQ Updates, The Mobile Experience: Arriving Home

September 2021 - Adapting Your Household for Life in NZ, Re-opening to the World: New Zealand's Next Steps, Songs from New Zealand

August 2021 - How to adapt your electrical goods for use in NZ, If I could go back in time..., Number 8 Wire

July 2021 - Our exclusive interview with Head of MIQ, Megan Main, Lessons from moving to NZ with a Kiwi partner, How you can stay close with family far away

June 2021 - Save your budget and the environment while setting up your NZ home, Two blogs and a podcast full of great info, What's happening at the border?

May 2021 - Immigration and Border Updates, Planning Your New Commute, Meet Sandra!

April 2021 - Rights and Responsibilities, Shocking: From a Year in Lockdown to Life in New Zealand, National Treasures: Statutory Holidays and Annual Leave

March 2021 - Tips for Complying with NZ’s Biosecurity, Tips for Kiwis Moving to NZ to Live for the First Time, Navigating Public Healthcare

February 2021 - How to Prepare for Your NZ Job Search, Is KiwiSaver for everyone?, Getting Started in NZ Schools

January 2021 - How to Cope with a Positive COVID-19 Test During MIQ, What's in a year?, Waitangi Day

December 2020 - How do tikanga maori (Maori culture) and te reo (Maori language) show up in contemporary society?, Arriving after a long wait