Thousands of Singaporeans registered interest to migrate to New Zealand

[wendypoh]

New Zealand invitation for Singaporeans

Don't miss out this invitation by the Government of New Zealand

http://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/singapore/

We’re looking for young Singaporeans interested in the challenge, experiences and fun of living in a country that offers you brilliant work and study experiences plus a relaxed lifestyle!

Welcome! If you’re a young Singaporean interested in learning more about experiencing New Zealand, you’ve come to the right place.

Here you’ll find visa information plus an insight into what life is like in New Zealand. Sometimes you’ll be directed to our main NewZealandNow website where you can learn more about general topics.

So come and experience an exciting, vibrant and laidback lifestyle in our land of plenty– and add diversity to your work experience.

New Zealand’s a growing nation, and with a population similar to Singapore but 385 times larger in land mass, you’ll find unique holiday opportunities throughout the country – from beaches to mountain tops, sprawling urban to gently rolling countryside -- and work experiences across all industries. Or, if you prefer, you could take advantage of our many world-class universities and tertiary institutions.

Find out more about New Zealand​

Excited? Check out a 3-minute video which can also give you a better idea of what New Zealand is like.

Interested in finding a job? We understand you might be curious about what it’s like to work in New Zealand. To learn more click here.

We need great people and can offer you a unique lifestyle. And in New Zealand you’ll find adventure, freedom, opportunities, friends – and perhaps even a home away from home!

For more information on what New Zealand has to offer you, click through to New Zealand Culture.​

 

[SNAblog]

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10625002

Singapore envies Kiwi lifestyle

The bait was better working hours, cheaper cars and housing - and in three weeks thousands from Singapore have registered their interest in living in New Zealand.

An Immigration New Zealand pilot project aimed at attracting Singaporean migrants has resulted in over 1000 registrations each week since it was launched last month, with 3565 potential immigrants having registered their interest in just three weeks.

Would-be migrants are told of comparatively cheaper housing, car ownership and a relaxed lifestyle - and those who registered their interest on http://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz received an email from Immigration telling them how to apply for relevant visas.

Immigration expert Paul Spoonley said the level of interest was "unexpected and fascinating".

"I think the draw for many Singaporeans is not so much the cheaper cars or housing, but the lower-stress environment and because New Zealand offers quality education in English," said Professor Spoonley, of Massey University.

"Singapore has a very competitive education system driven by Confucian values and what they think they will get here is a different education value system that offers a more well-rounded education for children."

Immigration New Zealand said the pilot was aimed at working holiday visitors and students, and not skilled migrants, but Professor Spoonley said the Singaporeans who had registered were likely to be either young families with young children, or those who were semi-retired.

Immigration told Singapore media that Singaporeans were targeted because Singapore and New Zealand had long-standing and friendly relations, and that Singapore was a "good demographic match for this campaign, in terms of English language proficiency and education levels, and there's already a strong tradition of studying overseas".

Singapore Club Auckland president Allan Yee said most Singaporeans regarded New Zealand not so much as a study destination but an "excellent place to retire".

"Most Singaporeans have a good retirement nest egg, and they think they will be able to get better-value housing and cars and stretch their money in New Zealand," said Mr Yee.

"I guess New Zealand also offers cheaper university education and that could be one reason why Singaporeans want to come, but Australian universities are still more popular for them."

Since 2001, 2978 Singaporeans have become permanent residents, but 1107, or 37 per cent, are no longer living here.

An Immigration spokesman said the agency did not yet have any information on Singaporeans who had come to New Zealand as a direct result of this pilot project, but it would be evaluated over the next few months.gl

 

[SNAblog]

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10625002

Singapore envies Kiwi lifestyle

The bait was better working hours, cheaper cars and housing - and in three weeks thousands from Singapore have registered their interest in living in New Zealand.

An Immigration New Zealand pilot project aimed at attracting Singaporean migrants has resulted in over 1000 registrations each week since it was launched last month, with 3565 potential immigrants having registered their interest in just three weeks.

Would-be migrants are told of comparatively cheaper housing, car ownership and a relaxed lifestyle - and those who registered their interest on http://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz received an email from Immigration telling them how to apply for relevant visas.

Immigration expert Paul Spoonley said the level of interest was "unexpected and fascinating".

"I think the draw for many Singaporeans is not so much the cheaper cars or housing, but the lower-stress environment and because New Zealand offers quality education in English," said Professor Spoonley, of Massey University.

"Singapore has a very competitive education system driven by Confucian values and what they think they will get here is a different education value system that offers a more well-rounded education for children."

Immigration New Zealand said the pilot was aimed at working holiday visitors and students, and not skilled migrants, but Professor Spoonley said the Singaporeans who had registered were likely to be either young families with young children, or those who were semi-retired.

Immigration told Singapore media that Singaporeans were targeted because Singapore and New Zealand had long-standing and friendly relations, and that Singapore was a "good demographic match for this campaign, in terms of English language proficiency and education levels, and there's already a strong tradition of studying overseas".

Singapore Club Auckland president Allan Yee said most Singaporeans regarded New Zealand not so much as a study destination but an "excellent place to retire".

"Most Singaporeans have a good retirement nest egg, and they think they will be able to get better-value housing and cars and stretch their money in New Zealand," said Mr Yee.

"I guess New Zealand also offers cheaper university education and that could be one reason why Singaporeans want to come, but Australian universities are still more popular for them."

Since 2001, 2978 Singaporeans have become permanent residents, but 1107, or 37 per cent, are no longer living here.

An Immigration spokesman said the agency did not yet have any information on Singaporeans who had come to New Zealand as a direct result of this pilot project, but it would be evaluated over the next few months.gl

 

[ahleebabasingaporethief]

Guarantee more than 50% of applicants are FTs here.

 

[ahleebabasingaporethief]

Guarantee more than 50% of applicants are FTs here.

 

[SNAblog]

Guarantee more than 50% of applicants are FTs here.

I doubt so. They are targeting Singaporeans. For other asian nationals working here, they will have to register under their own individual nationalities.

 

[SNAblog]

Guarantee more than 50% of applicants are FTs here.

I doubt so. They are targeting Singaporeans. For other asian nationals working here, they will have to register under their own individual nationalities.

 

[singveld]

what about new citizen? you think new citizen will stay in sinapore for the rest of their life? dream on, new citizen will register interest almost immediately.

 

[singveld]

what about new citizen? you think new citizen will stay in sinapore for the rest of their life? dream on, new citizen will register interest almost immediately.

 

[tonychat]

Sinkies, now you have no excuse to complain and whine here.

New Zealand now offers you a way to move there and even welcome you to stay there. The door is opened for you. Let's see even with this, there are how many balless sinkies still give excuse to complain.

 

[hockbeng]

Where did 37% of singaporeans gone to???

Australia!

 

[Leongsam]

The bait was better working hours, cheaper cars and housing - and in three weeks thousands from Singapore have registered their interest in living in New Zealand.

Oh dear! There goes another nice neighborhood.

 

[Highfalutin]

Oh dear! There goes another nice neighborhood.

Is the NZ Government setting up a complains Ministry specifically for the new immigrants in the coming Sinvasion ?

 

[Watchman]

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[johnny333]

I know many people who've gone to Aust, Canada, US,..... but don't know anyone whose gone to NZ.

Anyone know what kind of health care system they have
How does it compare to the one in Canada?

 

[SamuelStalin]

Oh dear! There goes another nice neighborhood.

Yeah, that brought tears to my eyes.

 

[SamuelStalin]

what about new citizen? you think new citizen will stay in sinapore for the rest of their life? dream on, new citizen will register interest almost immediately.

You know, like Durkheim said, rationalization is a cruel and unending process, and probably your government would start to consider whether it is more beneficial economically to have long-standing citizens or fair-weather residents that may be changed easier than toilet paper to ensure the constant injection of new blood and the respective ideal scenario where the economy is constantly being progressively stimulated with people and ideas from the outside.

 

[Leongsam]

Anyone know what kind of health care system they have
How does it compare to the one in Canada?

Pretty much the same as Canada.. you can die waiting for your number to be called.

It's great if you have an accident though as the bulk of expenses will be covered by ACC. The scheme covers everybody including tourists.

 

[kingrant]

Sam, you're not doing yr work!

Wrong grammar - did ....go, not did....gone. How to go to NZ like that?

Where did 37% of singaporeans gone to???

 

[elephanto]

I was told NZ is the last Gd of Eden on Earth.

Totally, no pest (human types not included) i.e. locusts, insects etc etc.

The usual more sheep than men claims ....

Good, I shall enquire & start the process...

As Scroo said, it is all between the ears.... IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING.