American Expatriates in New Zealand

American Expatriates in New Zealand:

Making a Cultural Transition

Cross-Cultural Business Challenges

Table of Contents

Abstract...............................................................................................................................3

Introduction.........................................................................................................................3

New Zealand history...........................................................................................................6

Population and Language demographics............................................................................9

New Zealand Culture..........................................................................................................9

Economy and Cost of Living..............................................................................................9

Guide to importing a vehicle............................................................................................10

Driving licenses & Taxi or rental car...............................................................................11

Automobile and Driving on the Left................................................................................12

Roads................................................................................................................................13

Rental, Car Hire, Taxis.....................................................................................................13

Pet Relocation to New Zealand........................................................................................14

Health Care and Health Insurance....................................................................................15

New Zealand Customs—Gestures& Holidays.................................................................17

Money and Bank services in Auckland............................................................................17

NZ Housing...