New Zealand’s most experienced UK pension advisory company, specialising in retirement and financial planning services. With over 25 years’ experience we have successfully completed over 20,000 pension transfers and helped thousands of UK expats settle their finances. Our financial advisers provide expert guidance on investments, insurance, mortgages, and retirement planning. To find out how we can help you, visit www.britanniafinancial.co.nz

EP has partnered with Halo Financial to assist their candidates to transfer money to New Zealand, either before or after arrival in New Zealand. As a safe and secure (FCA authorised) alternative to using your bank, Halo Financial can help with all foreign currency requirements by offering fantastic exchange rates through your own dedicated currency specialist. Award-winning, outstanding service, helps you make a plan to get the best exchange rate in your time frame, with worldwide currencies available. Halo offers a range of currency transfer solutions such as forward contracts, regular currency transfers, stop loss and more. To find out more visit www.halofinancial.com

With Bank of New Zealand you can set up a bank account up to 12 months before you arrive in the country through a simple online application. There is no cost to hold this account, and next to being able to provide your new employer with your New Zealand bank details this also allows you to transfer any funds to New Zealand in preparation of your move. Once you have been identified at any BNZ branch in New Zealand you will immediately have access to those funds; one less thing to worry about! For more info and to apply for an account, visit bnz.co.nz/movetonz

PSS offer a number of services ranging from International Removal and Shipping, Excess Baggage through to Car Shipping. Explore their website to see how they can help take the stress out of your move to New Zealand. Please feel free to contact John Moynes directly johnm@pssremovals.com who would be happy to assist you.

The Emigration Group is an immigration consultancy licenced and approved in New Zealand to provide advice and assistance with all aspects of your visa application process. They have been helping UK teachers achieve a new life in New Zealand for nearly 30 years and have assisted over 18,000 people successfully emigrate Down under.

They have a thorough understanding of the immigration regulations for New Zealand. Their team of specialists know what is required. With a verifiable success rate for visa applications lodged, you can be assured your application will be professionally prepared and presented to the immigration authorities to help ensure your Visa is procured as quickly as possible. They offer:

• Free initial visa assessment
• Full Migration Appraisal and Personal Consultation
• Help with all visa categories
• Affordable and flexible fees

To find out more or to discuss your options, please call 01233 321414 or visit their website: https://www.emigrationgroup.com/.

Several of our overseas teachers have used Migration Associates to assist them with their visa applications for New Zealand. If you'd like to complete a free initial New Zealand visa evaluation, then please click here.