Charlene ApollosE
@chalainnz
South African expat in New Zealand
Forum posts
3
Contacts
3
About me
South African
Lives in Christchurch
Speaks English & Afrikaans
Registration: 28 August 2012
Activity
Naturalisation and citizenship in New Zealand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in New Zealand? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on ...
Hi To look at criteria for citizenship to NZ go onto www.immigration.co.nz - it will give you residency, work permit, citizenship and other information. You have to be a permanent resident for 5 years, not having broken that for holiday overseas ... Read More
Living in New Zealand
My name is Charlene Apollos and I have lived in Christchurch, New Zealand for almost 10 years now. I am 47 years old, married with 3 children, aged 27, 20 and 16. We emigrated in February 2007 due to my husband been offered a retail management ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in New Zealand by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to New Zealand? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
I have being living in New Zealand for 9 year. When you make the decision to move start training your mind that you are going into something new and prepare yourself for it. Coming from multi cultural South Africa it wasn't too much of a shock. ... Read More