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Hi There,Welcome to Newsletter 16December issue covers:
October Global Footprints Competition Winner Announced!
Global Footprints ran a competition throughout the month of October! All people who registered with Global Footprints NZ or Australia during October went into the draw for a free Visa Preparation Package. This fantastic prize was provided by the Global Footprints Visa Partner, The Emigration Group We are thrilled to announce and offer our congratulations to the Hartley Family of Merseyside, UK, who were the lucky winners! The Hartley family are hoping to migrate to Perth, Western Australia, by July next year! The Hartley's have found that 'having The Emigration Group assist them with their application has helped greatly by making the migration process easier and less stressful. The Emigration Group especially have helped with filling in all the forms required. As they say - you get want you pay for! Top Class.' The Hartley's also recommend the other Global Footprints Partner's services as 'every company that they have spoken to have been very helpful and supportive, with plenty of good useful information available'. We wish the Hartley family every possible success with their move Down Under and hope that with the assistance of the Global Footprints partners, we can help alleviate some of the time, money and stress involved when moving your family to the other side of the world! Changes to the Essential Skills in Demand Lists
The NZ Department of Labour has recently reviewed the Essential Skills in Demand Lists. This effects the Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL), the Immediate Skills Shortage List (ISSL) and the Canterbury Skill Shortage List (CSSL). Changes were effective from 5 December 2011. In brief changes are as follows:
Long Term Skill Shortage ListOccupations added
Occupations removed
Immediate Skill Shortage List (ISSL)Occupations removed The recent review identified two occupations (Primary School Teacher and Early Childhood Teacher (Montessori Teacher)) to be removed from the ISSL as there are no longer shortages in these areas. No new occupations will be added to the ISSL. Canterbury Skill Shortage List (CSSL)The CSSL is a new temporary list that highlights occupations needed during the rebuilding in Canterbury. The list identifies the occupations in shortage in the Canterbury region. As a result of the review of the Essential Skills in Demand Lists, the requirements for the following four occupations will also be updated:
For more information regarding the review of the Essential Skills in Demand Lists, please go to: http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/general/generalinformation/news/esidreview.htm Customs Regulations for Moving and Emigrating to New Zealand
Customs regulations for Household EffectsIf you are taking up permanent residency in New Zealand for the first time and have obtained a Work Permit (valid for at least 12 months). a 'Work to Residency' Visa or a Permanent residency Visa your household effects will be admitted duty and tax free, provided that you have owned and used them prior to your departure. You will be required to produce your passport and evidence that you are taking up permanent residence for the first time. NB. any new or unused goods will be subject to DUTY & GST (Goods and Services Tax). PSS will prepare a standard packing inventory which can be used for presentation to Customs. Returning New Zealanders must be able to prove that they have been absent from New Zealand for 21 months in order to obtain duty free importation. The goods must also have been used prior to export from the U.K. If you require more detailed information about specific items you can contact the New Zealand Customs Web Site www.customs.govt.nz QuarantineAll consignments arriving in New Zealand are screened and may be subject to inspection. New Zealand has very strictly enforced regulations regarding the importation of any items, which could contain insects or disease, and may remove items for fumigation or cleaning. All consignments arriving in New Zealand are subject to inspection by the Ministry of Agriculture and owners of Household and Personal Effects should be prepared to pay for examination/treatment and handling fees. The following items must be declared:
For more information refer to www.maf.govt.nz The following items should not be taken:
What to TakeMany household items are more expensive in New Zealand so it is certainly worth taking all your good quality and solid furniture. However most homes in New Zealand have built-in wardrobes and cookers, these are normally included as part of the standard fixtures. Electrical items work in New Zealand the supply is 230/240 volts 50 herts a.c. You will of course have to change the plug, as they are a different type. Televisions will work with a satellite box to receive satellite transmissions (‘free to air' channels are available via satellite) However, you may need to have the receiver changed to accept New Zealand television programs which are transmitted through the aerial. Televisions will also work as monitors for dvd's, videos and games machines. Mobile phones can be imported but some will need to be converted. AlcoholYou must prepare a list of all alcohol showing Type; Country of origin; Number of bottles (for each type); volume of bottle; volume of alcohol; value and if opened or unopened. If New Zealand Customs are convinced that the alcohol has been collected over a period of time, they may allow importation free of duty and GST. Wine Collections - proof will be required by way of Wine Club Membership, Cellar Book etc. If alcohol purchased purely to send to New Zealand, then duty and GST will apply. It is at the discretion of New Zealand Customs as to whether the alcohol can enter free of duty and GST. FirearmsThe importation of firearms is strictly controlled with only certain firearms being allowed into New Zealand. Both a Police Import Permit and a NZ Firearms Licence is required before firearms will be released to you by N Z Customs. For full information refer to www.police.govt.nz Medicines
If you are being prescribed drugs or medication of any kind you must have a prescription from your doctor stating that the medicine is being used under a doctor's direction and is necessary for your physical well being. You must carry the drugs with you and in their original containers, DO NOT SEND THEM UNACCOMPANIED IN YOUR REMOVAL. Contact PSS for a free Moving to New Zealand brochure or visit www.pssremovals.com Pet Shipping to New Zealand with JCS Livestock
Shipping pets to the Land of the Long White Cloud is becoming a complicated process, with a compulsory quarantine period having been introduced already this year, and more changes to follow next year. Quarantine lasts ten days on arrival in Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington, with the pet accompanied by import and export permits to enter the country. There are also a number of tests and vaccinations that are required, which is why JCS Livestock are well placed as the Pet Transport partner for Global Footprints. With over 20 years' experience in livestock shipping we can help with tips and advice on the shipping process as well as offering a number of services to make the move easier, including pet flights, collection in our air-conditioned vans, vet trips and applications for quarantine space and import/export permits. We're available 24 hours a day for your questions, so you don't need to be worried about the time zone. In 2012 the regulations are changing to take pets to New Zealand, with the addition of a rabies vaccination and a rabies blood test before the pet can enter the country. These changes mean that the preparation time for shipping pets to New Zealand is at least 3 months before export, depending on what vaccinations and tests have already been done. There are some things that you can do in advance in order to keep this preparation time to a minimum, but it's best to get in touch first so that we can make an assessment of your pet's health records and set up an emigration timetable for you. It's imperative to plan well in advance so as to avoid any problems at the time you and your furry friends want to travel to New Zealand.
Pets travel safely in IATA approved containers in the hold of the aircraft where the heat and pressure is kept at the same levels as in the cabin. They tend to sleep through the whole process and arrive well rested at the other end. They don't have food in their containers but they do have water and this is topped up at any stopping point along the way. We're able to cater for all shapes and sizes of pets and as a specialist livestock transport company we're used to shipping everything from small dogs to Big Cats- we move animals for most of the country's zoos and wildlife parks, we're prepared for anything! Please visit our website www.jcspettravel.com or search for us on Facebook. Christmas Greetings
The Global Footprints Partners would like to take this opportunity to wish all the Global Footprints members a wonderful Christmas and a very prosperous 2012! We look forward to assisting you all further with your dream of moving to Australia. If we have not met you yet, we look forward to meeting you at one of the 2012 Global Footprints Australia Seminars! Keep an eye on our Seminar page for upcoming dates and locations. Kind regardsGlobal Footprints Partners |
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