We’ve worked with many expats and Kiwis relocating to New Zealand since COVID hit in 2020. They worry about many different things - jobs and careers, how their kids will adjust, culture shock. But the most common concern is MIQ.

We decided the only way to get accurate and authoritative information was to ask the Head of MIQ, Megan Main. Here are our top three tips for expats moving to New Zealand or Kiwis planning to return home and needing to go through MIQ.

Relocating to New Zealand is a dream for an increasing number of Americans attracted by the country’s handling of COVID and liberal politics. But what is it really like for someone from the US to live in New Zealand? What are the challenges, rewards and stand-out differences? Hear from one of our clients as she reflects back on her two-year experience of being an American in New Zealand.

Returning Kiwis or people wanting to relocate to New Zealand often asked questions like: How much longer will MIQ be required? What’s it like with young children? Can you choose which hotel? When and how will MIQ requirements change for people vaccinated? Since it’s such a hot topic we´re happy to provide you the answers as we had the opportunity for an exclusive video interview with the Head of MIQ, Megan Main.

Operating as a family separated by geography is a daily experience for expats relocating to New Zealand as well as Kiwis living offshore. In this interview Helen Ellis, author and 'distance family' expert, talks to Mobile Founder, Bridget Romanes, about upsides, downsides and tips to achieve great family relationships across borders.

For Amanda Sadlier, relocating from the US to her Kiwi husband’s homeland has been a life-changing experience. With their three young children, the couple moved to Auckland mid-COVID in July 2020.

Amanda shares her challenges, joys and learnings in an interview with Mobile’s Founder, Bridget Romanes.

Culture shock is a well-known phenomenon when moving abroad. Yet the phase of readjustment and possible emotional difficulties when coming back to your home country - reverse culture shock - is often underestimated. Many Kiwis face this as they relocate to New Zealand. In this article we answer the most common questions about reverse culture shock, so you can understand the challenges and triggers and be equipped to deal with them.

When you think about moving to New Zealand, you may wonder about how you’ll relocate your favourite pet. It’s often possible to bring your cat or dog with you, but you should know that the process is involved. Further, the difficulty and expense have recently increased due to the very limited number of flights currently operating.

If you’re a family thinking about moving to New Zealand, you might be feeling like having children complicates the relocation process. Yes, children add some challenges to the moving mix, and their presence also has the potential to enrich your international relocation experience.

Many people relocating to New Zealand dread the compulsory 14 day stint in managed isolation (MIQ). Creativity can be your secret weapon in getting through. Your imagination, and a few simple supplies, can provide mental release from the four walls of your MIQ room, build connection with the world outside and help you use the time to recharge before embarking upon life in New Zealand.

Prior to COVID, survivor guilt was a thing you heard about in relation to plane crashes. Now it’s showing up for Kiwis returning to New Zealand., who find living a COVID-free and ‘normal’ life here difficult, knowing that whanau offshore are ill, or enduring months of lockdown. This article explains survivor guilt and how to beat it so you can enjoy life when you relocate to New Zealand.

. This article explains survivor guilt and how to beat it.

A relocation to New Zealand comes with plenty of excitement and adventure. With all those perks, it’s easy to gloss over the inevitable emotional bumps in the expat journey when you move countries. Here’s how to tackle them, and get through.

Relocating to New Zealand is an expensive exercise for British expats and returning Kiwis. But transferring your UK pension to New Zealand along with your personal possessions might just gain you a windfall in the long run.

With New Zealand’s red hot property market, finding a rental home in New Zealand is a stress for expats and returning Kiwis. Getting settled quickly is a higher priority than ever for people relocating to New Zealand during the pandemic, but housing is too important to get wrong.

You’ve decided to move to New Zealand, but you probably have some anxiety about whether your relocation will work out, regardless of whether you’re an expat or a returning Kiwi. Here’s how to set yourself up for success in your new life.

As we planned our move to New Zealand from the US, I carried a nagging worry about overlooking some key piece of the relocation puzzle. Whether you’re a returning Kiwi, or a family relocating to NZ for a new life, moving countries is complicated.

If you’ve recently relocated to New Zealand, or are about to do so, you’ll be facing the prospect of your first Kiwi Christmas. Expats relocating to New Zealand will find some differences in the way Kiwis celebrate the festive season.

I can’t imagine what it would have been like relocating our Kiwi-American family to Auckland without the help of family and friends. They were thrilled to hear we were moving to New Zealand...and couldn’t wait to lend a hand. We thought carefully about how the whanau could best assist us with our transition to life in New Zealand and where we needed external help to achieve our goals.

Children are both a big motivator for moving to New Zealand and a big source of worry for expats and returning Kiwis with families. Maybe you’ve visited and admired scenic playgrounds and resilient kids. But what do schools look like for families who’ve relocated to New Zealand?

Moving from the US to New Zealand during COVID gave our American family the unique perspective of experiencing the pandemic in both places. Now that we’ve relocated to New Zealand it feels as if our life has returned to normality and safety.