Welcome Documents

Southland Settlement Support has developed "Welcome documents" to provide specific localised knowledge and generic information on things such as opening a bank account, income tax, renting/buying homes, New Zealand school systems etc. As well as specific sub-regional information

Your Region

Land, climate, people, housing, workforce and tourism in Southland.

Your Money

Opening a bank account, income tax, getting an ird or tax number, budgeting advisory services, who you should give you IRD number to, and the kiwisaver scheme.

Your Health

Hospitals, accident and emergency, emergency services, choosing a doctor, accident compensation commisiion, social services, women's and children's health, dental health and pharmacies.

Your Transport

Public transport systems in southland, southland taxi companies, private transport - how to get your New Zealand car licence, vehicles, vehicle ownership responsibilites - having a legal vehicle, car restraints and tips for driving in New Zealand.

Your Services

Energy for heating and cooking, telecommunications, broadcasting and local government.

Your Home

Renting a property, how much renting a house will cost, tenancy agreements, bonds or security deposits, buying a house, finance options, land informaiton memorandum - LIM report, moving in and keeping warm.

Your Education

New Zealand education system, enrolment process, New Zealand schooling - primary/secondary, early childhood education, after school care, transport to school, examinations, tertiary education, english for speakers of other languages (ESOL) and reports on schools.

Your Work

Job preparation, finding a job, what you must have to work in New Zealand, Southland industry, self employment, business training.