The natural environment of new zealand. Full description of New Zealand

- the country is developed and modern, but for the inhabitants of many other countries it still remains a "blank spot" - in Russia they also know little about it. We know that this country is located in the farthest south - more precisely, in the southwest of the Pacific Ocean, and consists of a group of islands. There are only two large islands - North and South: they are approximately the same in area - the difference is 36 thousand square meters. km. In addition to them, there are many small islands and archipelagos, but not all of them are suitable for life - New Zealand even has Antarctic possessions.

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The population density in New Zealand is low: the area of ​​its territories exceeds the total territory of Great Britain, and only 4 million people live on it - it is not surprising that lovers of tranquility and vast spaces who are tired of living in big cities come here.

Extreme entertainment attracts tourists from all over the world - there is a whole industry of such entertainment in New Zealand. These are skiing on mountain rivers in high-speed boats, skiing from steep mountains with the help of special shells, all kinds of bungee boats, rafting on underground rivers; heliboarding - snowboarding with the participation of a helicopter; rafting, parachute soaring; air surfing - flying in the air on small boats equipped with a parachute; flights in an "air kayak" between hills, zorbing - descent from a mountain in huge balloons, etc. A very extreme entertainment can be called descent into the craters of extinct volcanoes: geysers with boiling water operate in them, and you can even go down in a thermally insulated capsule into a seething magma.

New Zealand is still far from Russia - in the sense that there are not even direct flights there, and you have to fly through Korea and Japan with a transfer. In total, to get to your destination, you have to stay in the air for about 24 hours - this is quite serious.

History and climate in New Zealand

The islands on which it is located were inhabited about 1000 years ago, and Europeans learned about them in the XVII-XVIII centuries. England was able to quickly "get hold of" new lands, and to this day New Zealand is a monarchy and a member of the British Commonwealth, although membership is rather formal. Queen Elizabeth II is also the formal head of state: she reigns, and the parliament rules the country, as in Great Britain itself.

Tourists who are going to visit this distant country are interested in learning about its climate and weather conditions. The New Zealand climate can be called mild: winter happens there when we have summer, and the air temperature rarely drops below 10 ° C; in summer, however, it rarely rises above 30 ° C - our annual temperature spread is more noticeable. But a sharp change in weather is a frequent phenomenon here: heat can be replaced by cold rain, and vice versa - this happens because warm and cold air masses move very quickly. Residents of Russia are advised to come here from November to March - January and February are considered the warmest months.

The pristine nature of New Zealand

There are many amazing sights in New Zealand, although a country with a rich cultural and historical past - by the standards of Europeans - it cannot be called. The lack of historical monuments is more than compensated for by the unique and perfectly preserved nature: it is not for nothing that New Zealand is considered one of the cleanest countries in the world in terms of ecology. Local landscapes are truly natural - they are untouched, and the state carefully protects them, considering them its main asset. On a relatively small territory of the country, there are 12 national parks, including marine parks.

The largest and most luxurious Fiordland is considered, occupying an area of ​​about 12.5 thousand square meters. km, and included in the UNESCO World Heritage List - however, like many other New Zealand parks. Every year, thousands of tourists from all over the world come here, and it seems to them that “no man's foot has yet set foot on the territory of this park”: there are many clean and transparent mountain lakes; ancient forests grow - southern trees predominate in them, but they are adjacent to glaciers, no less ancient - an amazing sight. The animals here are such that are not found anywhere else on Earth - New Zealand is known for this, but large predators, poisonous snakes and insects are not to be feared.

Auckland is the largest city in the country

Wellington is the capital of the country, but Auckland is the largest city. It is huge, but almost all the buildings in it are one-story, but this does not prevent it from being an economic, cultural and industrial center. There are few historical attractions, but they are: first of all, it is the University of Auckland, founded in 1883; several beautiful Victorian mansions; a monument to the country's first minister, Michael Savage; Fort Victoria, built in 1885. The history of its construction is interesting: they say that they decided to build the fort after Russia strengthened its positions in the Pacific Ocean - the British feared that the Russians might attack their colony.

Since there are so many different animals as in New Zealand, nowhere else, Auckland Zoo is recognized as one of the best in the world - it has many different awards, including international ones. The zoo is divided into zones so that it is convenient for animals to live there, and it is convenient for people to observe them. About 180 species of animals live on a not very large territory - only about 20 hectares, but both they and visitors feel very comfortable in the zoo - locals love to come here on weekends with the whole family.

Auckland also has a unique aquarium. Of course, there are dozens of grandiose aquariums in the world now, but almost all of them are of the same type: visitors observe the life of aquatic animals through glass, standing outside - the Auckland Aquarium is arranged differently. A glass tunnel passes along its bottom, and people, having got into it, find themselves, as it were, on seabed: sea inhabitants swim not just side by side, behind glass, but also directly overhead, and the sun from there seems to be a distant glowing spot - an unforgettable experience.

Of course, in Auckland there are many entertainment and cultural institutions, many interesting museums and parks, and from the tops of extinct volcanoes located within the city, a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean opens up. The beaches on the coast of New Zealand - landscaped and "wild" - about 15 thousand km - this is surprising, given that the territory of the country is not so large. They turn into one another, but the western beaches differ sharply from the eastern ones: some have golden sands, while others have coal-black volcanic sands. A great variety of sports facilities have been built - fans of outdoor activities will not be bored, and surfers from all over the world come here every summer: there are no such waves anywhere else - they are very different, so both professionals and beginners can ride.

It is impossible to tell briefly about what is worth seeing in modern New Zealand - you need to go there, but not everyone can afford it: tours are very expensive, and with flights it turns out even more expensive. It is more profitable to travel to this country in groups, or combine a trip with a visit to Australia - the distance to New Zealand from the southern mainland is only 2000 km.

If you have always been attracted and interested, Interesting Facts about this country will delight you with its diversity - the article contains the most incredible and funny stories from the life of the island nation.

Aborigines and Settlers: From the First Tribes to the Present

Probably the most interesting facts about New Zealand relate to the peculiarities of the settlement of this territory and its modern life.

According to the researchers, the islands of the current state were later inhabited by people - the Aborigines from the Maori tribe set foot on the coast only approximately between 1200 and 1300 AD.

It is interesting that it was discovered for the whole world back in 1642 by the Dutchman Abel Tasman, but for more than 100 years the foot of a European did not get on these lands - the first who "conquered" the islands were members of the team of James Cook, a navigator from Great Britain. This happened in 1769, after which the land officially passed into the possession of the British Crown.

Now the country is "ruled" by the monarch - this is the Queen of Great Britain, Elizabeth II, but laws are considered and adopted at parliamentary sessions. The Queen will ratify them.

By the way, all this "miraculously" reflected on the state symbols of the country. In particular, it is one of the three countries that have two hymns - "God save the Queen" and "God protect New Zealand". Canada and Denmark also boast two anthems.

Authorities, well-being and the "women's" issue

The following facts about New Zealand will relate to women and government. So, it was in this country that in 1893, for the first time in the world, men and women were equal in voting rights, and already in our time the state became the first on the planet, where the three highest positions were occupied by representatives of the fair half of humanity.

Continuing the topic of authorities, we note that the country is officially recognized as the least corrupt on Earth. It shares the first place in this indicator with Denmark.

The origin of modern New Zealanders was distributed in an interesting way:

• about 70% have European roots;
• about 16% are immigrants from Asia and the Polynesian islands;
• and only about 14% are Aboriginal, that is, indigenous Maori.

It is interesting that today the average age of the country's population is about 36 years, which makes the state quite young, because the average life expectancy of women reaches 81 years, and men - 76 years.

Economy

The islands give Special attention agriculture and animal husbandry. Especially - sheep breeding. So, it was calculated that there are 9 sheep for every New Zealander! Thanks to this, it takes the second place in the world for the production of wool. And there are a lot of cars here - with a population of 4.5 million, there are about 2.5 million private cars. Only about 2-3% use public transport. Including railway. By the way, a permit to drive a car is issued upon reaching the age of 15.

Natural features

This section contains the most unusual and interesting things about New Zealand related to natural attractions. Indeed, in this country, special attention is paid to the preservation of the pristine beauty of nature and ecological purity.

This is confirmed by the simple fact that in fact one third of the country is nature reserves and nature protection zones. In addition, here they are categorically opposed to the use of nuclear energy - for this moment there is not a single nuclear power plant on the islands. To obtain electricity, hydroelectric power plants and geothermal methods are used, that is, attracting the energy of warm underground sources.

It is noteworthy that New Zealanders jokingly call themselves "kiwi", but not in honor of the fruit we know, but in honor of the bird of the same name, which is one of the symbols of the islands. By the way, these birds cannot fly. But that very fruit is simply called “kiwi fruit”.

Note that none of the parts of even the largest islands that make up the country are located more than 130 kilometers from the ocean.

Did you know that the largest volcanic eruption in the last 70 thousand years was in New Zealand? True, it happened about 27 thousand years ago and now, instead of a crater, a lake has formed there, which received the name. The cleanest lake on the planet is also located here - this is Blue Lake.

The proximity of the South Pole has led to the fact that it is here that the most species of penguins live. Moreover, there are no snakes on the islands at all.

But next to them there are the smallest species of dolphins - Hector's dolphins. They do not live anywhere else in the world. By the way, New Zealand - the only place home to the huge Powelliphanta snail. She is carnivorous.

Architectural features

The capital of the country is - it is the second largest city in New Zealand, but its main feature is that it is the southernmost capital in the world. Wellington is a modern, developed and well-maintained city that has everything for a comfortable life.

The first in size is - it is invariably included in the list of the safest and most comfortable cities for living in the entire planet.

The city - the most Scottish since it was founded by the Celts - is. Stretching 360 meters, it is officially recognized as the coolest on the planet, because its angle of inclination reaches 38 degrees!

Tourism center

Considering all of the above, it shouldn't come as a surprise that New Zealand is an attractive tourist destination. So, about 10% of the economy of this state are receipts from tourism.

Naturally, first of all, fans of "green" recreation come here, but after the filming of the trilogy "The Lord of the Rings" and the movie saga "The Hobbit", which were held here, fans also go to the islands. fairy tales J. Tolkien, which was expertly filmed by Peter Jackson. By the way, these shootings brought 200 million dollars to the country's budget. A separate post was even created in the Cabinet of Ministers in order to control everything related to films, so that the state would receive maximum profit from them.

Summarizing

Now you know what New Zealand will please you, we have collected the most interesting in this article. But believe me, there are many more sights that you must see with your own eyes.

Peculiarities

There are practically no natural hazards in the country... The fauna does not contain any poisonous snakes or dangerous wild animals, and there are almost no blood-sucking insects. Sand fleas, which are common on beaches, are a minor hazard, but can be effectively countered with insect repellents. The only venomous creature on the islands is the very rare Katipo spider.

There are no special restrictions on clothing even when visiting churches or traditional Maori festivals.

There are also no restrictions on photography, only in churches and museums, before using the camera, you should ask permission. And even then usually there are signs everywhere, explaining the norms adopted here.

New Zealand is recognized as one of the world leaders in providing facilities for people with disabilities and people with disabilities. All buildings and most public transport facilities are equipped with special devices to facilitate the movement of disabled people. It is customary to always and everywhere give way to them and help them move. Tourists are expected to do the same.

Tipping is 5-10% from the bill in a restaurant (but not in a simple cafe) in large tourist centers, in provincial establishments, tips are usually not taken.

The voltage in the mains is 220 V., 50 Hz. Three-pin sockets (pins are flat). Most hotels provide 110 volts in rooms and no more than 20 watts per outlet, just enough for electric shavers.

The cleanliness of the city streets is amazing, New Zealand is even cleaner than Switzerland, famous for its pedantic neatness.

Pubs. Quiet and not crowded on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays. The atmosphere starts to warm up on Wednesday, on Thursday life is in full swing, on Friday it's just hell. Those who can still walk to the pub come on Saturday. Pubs are open until 2 am, and some are open all night. From Wednesday to Saturday, guest musicians play or the audience is entertained by a DJ. Dances are often arranged. Music - national Irish or disco. Beer flows like a river. All have fun indiscriminately.

Beverages. Preference is given to beer, which must be given its due, just great. The most famous brands are Lion Red, DB Natural, DB Draft, Speight (the best beer in Dunedin), Canterbury Draft ... and 44 more brands. Some are served only in the only pub where they are brewed. New Zealanders drink an average of 120 liters of beer a year. Wine is very different in quality, and it happens that an excellent drink is sold only slightly more expensive than the most ordinary wine. As for spirits, they are not sold in supermarkets, but only in specialty bottle stores. The minimum age for selling alcoholic drinks in shops and bars is 18 years old. Some restaurants allow you to bring your own spirits, in which case a "BYO" sign is displayed in a prominent position.

Drugs. There are practically no hard drugs. Weed is often smoked, especially on the North Island. Consuming and, of course, trading is strictly prohibited.

Cigarettes. Heavy smokers should not travel to New Zealand. Starting on a New Zealand airline plane where smoking is strictly prohibited. Smoking is also prohibited in all public places, on all modes of transport, in hotels and even in some restaurants. It seems that the entire population is deprived of this bad habit... Smoking is allowed only in pubs and some restaurants. Cigarettes are sold everywhere. A pack costs about $ 7.

Criminal environment. Crime is low, even theft is very rare. If, nevertheless, it happened, and something was stolen from you, then demand a detailed report from the police, otherwise you will receive only a sheet with the word theft "receipt of loss", and this is not enough for your insurance company to pay for the loss.

Sport. New Zealanders are quite athletic people, and temperate climate countries favored different types active recreation on fresh air... The main winter sports are rugby, football, hockey and skiing. Major Summer Sports: Swimming, Rowing, Surfing, Cricket, Softball, Tennis, L track and field athletics. Golf and equestrian sports in New Zealand are practiced all year round. Mass sports include walking and running, and, of course, the aforementioned golf. New Zealanders traditionally win many international competitions in athletics, boxing, skiing, and sailing. Fishing is no less popular than motorboat trips. Fishing with worms is prohibited. It is very easy to catch trout or salmon, but you have to inquire about permission. Riding high-speed motor boats is a favorite pastime of New Zealanders. In New Zealand, boats with a flat bottom and a turbine instead of a propeller are preferred, the so-called jet boat. There are very few sailing ships in the open sea. It seems that they are all concentrated in the bays in the Auckland area. Cricket and rugby vie for the national sport. Don't be surprised if a cricket match is shown on TV for 5 days. Cricket is loved and understood only by the British and their partners from the Commonwealth countries. Bungee jumping is extremely popular as New Zealand is the home of the sport. Bungee is practiced everywhere, including jumping from a 300-meter height from a helicopter.

Attitude towards tourists. Quite different in the South and North Islands. In New Zealand they say: the farther south, the prettier and simpler people are. In truth, all New Zealanders are peaceful, welcoming and friendly. They are very friendly towards tourists. But even here you cannot avoid surprises: all passers-by, even in cities, greet strangers, so it is accepted. If you open a card, you are immediately offered their services. A local resident will try to give the most detailed answer to any question, and sometimes just guide you to the place of interest to the tourist.

Kiwiana and New Zealand traditions

But Waya Zeeland is a young country saturated with a multi-cultural tradition of people from many parts of the world. Nevertheless, all New Zealanders, regardless of race and religion, historical background and education, willingly call themselves "kiwi", and the collection of many specific national and cultural details has long been known as kiwiana. The main element of kiwiana, in our opinion, is the lifestyle of New Zealanders, which forms the openness and benevolence of the inhabitants of the country. But we will try to give you the material elements of kiviana below. Of course, the list can be expanded, but we will focus only on its main elements.

Kiwi
To begin with, let's explain that the kiwi is a small bird that cannot fly, lives only in New Zealand and is the national symbol of the country. The popularity of this symbol was so high that, for a long time, the friendly address to the New Zealander became "kiwi". Behind the concept of kiwi in the attitude of New Zealanders is always: kiwi-sociability, kiwi-friendliness, kiwi-"do it yourself" and many other details of kiwi, just creating the feeling "we are kiwi!"

Kiwi fruit (kiwifruit as opposed to kiwi poultry) can be considered the national fruit of New Zealand. However, not everyone knows that his homeland is China, and in New Zealand the kiwi fruit appeared in the last century under the name "Chinese gooseberry". The beginning of its industrial export to the United States came at a time when the mention of everything Chinese could not be popular in the market. It was in this connection that a new name was found associated with New Zealand. Despite the fact that kiwi fruit is now grown in many countries, its export from New Zealand remains significant and its reputation for quality is consistently high. Today, the New Zealand kiwi fruit can be bought almost anywhere in the world under the trade name "Zespri".

Buzzy bees
"Buzzy Bee" is a bright red-yellow toy that makes a characteristic noise when moving. It is impossible to say how many kiwi children grew up with her, but even today this toy is among the beloved and popular and will forever remain an integral part of the kiwiana.

Cake "Pavlova"
Despite the fact that the battles over the authorship of the Pavlova cake recipe between Kiwi and Ozzy (New Zealanders and Australians) do not subside, the Kiwi's love for this cake remains unchanged and its airiness is present on any festive table. The cake got its name in honor of the famous Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, who gave a tour in New Zealand in 1926. This is how the familiar Russian name entered the Kiwiana.

Ask a kiwi what sport he likes and you can be sure of the answer. Rugby, of course! From five-year-old boys to staid fathers of the family, everyone plays and loves this tough sport. All kiwis in every corner of the country gather in front of the TV during the broadcast of a major match. The victory of the New Zealand national team All Вlacks (by the way, rightfully considered one of the best teams in the world for decades) turns into a triumph of the country's national pride.

Speaking of sports, one cannot but mention its role in the Kiwian. The country loves sports, the country loves healthy image life! It is difficult to find a family in which at least one person has not been involved in sports! And not for nothing, in terms of population, New Zealand has more Olympic awards than any other country.

The Paua shell has long been used by Maori for carving. Bright and colorful jewelry made from it is still used today by jewelers, engravers and just lovers of crafts. In any New Zealand gift shop there is always a product made from it.

Cookbook "Edmonds"
Every Kiwi family has an Edmonds Cookbook - a no-nonsense claim! First published in 1907, this cookbook became the most published book in New Zealand with a total circulation of 3.5 million!

No 8 Wire.
When talking about the miracles of craftsmanship and dexterity of kiwi, the fortune-telling "all they need is a piece of Number 8 wire" is often used. Wire # 8 is the standard size wire most popular in fencing around many New Zealand farms. And precisely because of its popularity and wide availability, farmers, forced to be jack of all trades, used it in all conceivable and inconceivable designs and technological solutions. And to this day, the need for "do it yourself" remains in the blood of the vast majority of kiwis.

L & P - the national drink
L & P - has been and will remain a national kiwi drink for a long time. The recipe for the drink was invented in 1904 in the town of Paeroa and was a characteristic mixture of lemon and local mineral waters. Despite almost a century of history, the drink remains invariably popular among kiwis and is even exported abroad.

New Zealand is located in the Pacific Ocean, more precisely in its southwestern part. The main territory of the state is made up of two islands. The North and South Islands of New Zealand are divided.In addition to them, the country owns about 700 more smaller islets, which are mostly uninhabited.

History

The first European to visit the South Island of New Zealand was a navigator from Holland. In 1642 he landed in Golden Bay. His visit could not be called successful: the people of Tasman were attacked by the Maori (indigenous people), who decided that the aliens were trying to rob their plantations.

Europeans who arrived in the South Island of New Zealand in the second half of the 18th century found themselves in the midst of the Maori wars. The indigenous population made attempts to attack the Europeans, but suffered serious losses. The British offered the tribes an exchange trade, as a result of which the Maori paid for the guns with potatoes and pigs.

France also tried to seize the South Island, creating a colony of Akaroa. Today it is a town where street names are still written in French. A similar attempt was made by a private English company in 1840. As a result, the British authorities declared the island the property of the British crown.

Over time, Europeans began to make up the majority of the population. The gold rush that began in the sixties of the 19th century turned the indigenous population into a national minority and significantly enriched the South Island, while the North was shaken by bloody land wars between the Maori and the British. Under the Westminster Statute, the North and South Islands gained independence in 1931.

South Island: description

The area of ​​the island is 150 437 km². It is the twelfth largest island in the world. The chain of the Southern Alps stretches along its western coast. The highest point of the country, Mount Cook (3754 m), is also located here. Eighteen mountain peaks of the island exceed three thousand meters in height.

There are 360 ​​glaciers in the mountains. The largest of them are the peaks of Franz Joseph, Fox, Tasman. During the Pleistocene period, glaciers descended into the Canterbury Plain (east coast) and occupied most of the present province of Otago. These areas are characterized by U-shaped valleys, rugged terrain and very cold lakes with elongated shape: Manapouri, Wakatipu, Javea and Te Anau. One of the highest waterfalls in New Zealand is Sutherland (580 m).

Almost a third larger than the North South Island. South Island (New Zealand) is inhabited by only one fifth of all inhabitants of the country. Basically, the eastern half is inhabited - the most flat part of it. Here, the local population grows wheat and raises sheep. In addition, fishing is developed on the coast, the main commercial fish are sea bass and sole.

Strait of Foveau

This is the place where crabs are caught. The strait is considered the oyster region of New Zealand. In autumn, bluff oysters are collected here, which have an unusual and memorable taste. They got their name from the southern port of the country, which was founded on the site of an early settlement of Majori.

Christchurch

Most Big City the island was founded back in 1848 as an Anglican colony. The status of the city was the first in the country in 1856. Christchurch is located on the Canterbury Plains - it is the main agricultural and livestock region of the country.

Climatic conditions

The climate of the South Island is oceanic. In mountainous areas it is rather severe alpine. Glaciers and snow do not melt here even in summer. South Island (New Zealand) is distinguished by western air currents. The weather here is quite changeable even during the day.

The average temperature in January is from +10 to +17 ° C, in July - from +4 to +9 ° C, in the mountains = negative thermometer values. During the year, from 500 to 1000 mm of precipitation falls on the east coast, from 2000 mm - on the northwest, up to 5000 mm - on the western slopes of the Southern Alps. The average air humidity is 75%.

Earthquakes

The southern island of New Zealand is seismically dangerous. In recent years, there have been three catastrophic earthquakes here. One of them happened in Canterbury in 2010 (magnitude 7.1), it was caused by shifts in the crust of the Pacific Plate. As a result, more than a hundred people were injured, and more than half of the buildings in and around Christchurch were destroyed and damaged.

A year later (2011), another 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred in Canterbury. It became a continuation of the previous one. However, its consequences were more severe: 185 people died, most of the buildings were destroyed.

In November 2016, another devastating earthquake struck northeast of Christchurch. It was triggered by a tsunami.

Attractions in New Zealand, South Island

This largest island in the country has many interesting historical and natural attractions that attract tourists from all over the world. For lovers of architectural monuments, we recommend visiting the city of Dunedin, which is considered the Scottish city of the country, in addition, it is often called the New Zealand Edinburgh. It was founded, as you might guess, by settlers from Scotland. The site of a long extinct volcano was chosen for it. The city has a unique landscape with many sloping streets and magnificent Gothic buildings.

Another major locality islands - Chryster, you can appreciate the splendor of ancient buildings in gothic style and modern high-tech buildings. There are also natural attractions here - a huge Botanical Garden, which occupies an area of ​​30 hectares. It amazes with an abundance of amazing vegetation, including exotic.

Among the architectural landmarks of the island, it is worth mentioning the Pelorus Bridge, which connects the banks of the river of the same name, which carries its waters through a nature reserve with dense beech forests in which ferns grow.

• in 1851 he was named by the explorer of New Zealand Captain John Stoker in honor of the famous traveler James Cook, who visited the island in 1769, mapped almost the entire coastline, but he did not see the mountain that was named after him.
• Norwest Arch is a special weather phenomenon that is called "Canterbury Arch" because it occurs only on this plain. It is an arc formed by a white cloud against a blue sky. The phenomenon is caused by a warm and very strong northwest wind, better known as norwester.
• In the center of the island, more than 500 charcoal drawings were found on the walls of the caves. Presumably they were made by the ancient Maori. It is interesting that the Europeans who arrived on the island claimed that the locals at that time did not know anything about the people who left drawings of people, animals and some fantastic creatures.
• There is Larnaca Castle in Dunedin. He is the only one in the country. The castle was built by local financier and politician William Larnac for his first wife. English tiles, Venetian glass, Italian marble, valuable rome and cowrie trees were used in the construction. Today the castle and the surrounding garden have been restored and restored.

How to move to live on the island?

Magnificent nature, perfect fresh air, developed and stable economy, social security and high level life are just a few of the reasons that attract tourists to South Island (New Zealand). Probably everyone dreams of moving to live here. However, visiting this island kingdom is not easy. Emigration presupposes strict compliance with a number of conditions and requirements of the kingdom.

When preparing to move to the South Island of New Zealand for permanent residence, do not trust firms that offer to bypass the law. In this case, you risk losing money and time. Moving to New Zealand can be done legally:

1. According to the quota for young professionals.
2. Through demanded specialties.
3. For education.
4. By investing in the country's economy.
5. For family reunification (including spouses).
6. Upon receiving refugee status.

More detailed information the required documents can be obtained from the New Zealand Embassy in Russia.