RELOCATING

TO NEW ZEALAND

Submitted to:
Kate Watts,
Anyone relocating to New Zealand,
Potential travelers to New Zealand,
& Whomever it may concern

Submitted by,
Clinton Anderson
Leticia Hellebore
Justin Virgl

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington 99163


Group 6
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99163

April 4, 2016
To:
Kate Watts
Dear Kate,
Enclosed is our groups final report on the culmination of our research pertaining to relocating to
New Zealand and its corresponding repurposed product which is a website. The official title of
this project is RELOCATING TO NEW ZEALAND. This report reflects our groups research
which was first conducted solely by Clint Anderson starting on February 8th, 2016. His topic
was then unanimously voted on by the group as the project to further repurpose. We collectively
performed extensive research starting on March 28th, 2016. The research and construction of the
website was constantly conducted after this date and was finished on May 10th, 2016. The
research methods consisted mostly of the exploration of secondary sources as well as primary
interviews and questionnaires that were administered to individuals with potentially useful
knowledge on this topic.
We found that this topic required further research and repurposing due to the lack of existing
resources that possess all of the necessary information one needs in order to easily relocate and
live in New Zealand. This website provides all of the pertinent information and advice for
anyone moving to New Zealand in one complete and easy to navigate source. It will save our
targeted audience countless hours of searching through numerous websites and sources, overall
making the process more enjoyable and simple.
We hope that you find our report informative and see how useful the repurposed website can be
for our target audience. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns relating to our
report and or website. Thank you for your time, and enjoy.
Sincerely,

Clint Anderson, Leticia Hellebore, & Justin Virgl

Students

Letter of Transmittal

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary

Introduction

Research Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Recommendations

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References

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Appendix

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Executive Summary

The following report discusses in detail the repurposing of Clint Andersons original
research on relocating to New Zealand. As a group, we responded to Clints recognition of the
need for a single comprehensive source of up-to-date information for individuals interesting in
relocating to New Zealand and discussed the best way to provide relevant, easy accessible
information to this audience. We decided that by creating a website we could bring together the
necessary information to plan an extended stay in a more accessible and useful format than
currently existed. Building on Clints original primary and secondary research, the group
researched five key tasks related to planning an extended stay, including: traveling to New
Zealand, finding accommodations, finding employment, local resources, and navigating the daily
culture of the locals. After completing the necessary research on these tasks, we compiled and
organized information relating to each task and put it on our website. In order increase the
accessibility of this important information to those who need it, the website can be attached to
the official Immigration New Zealand website, which will benefit individuals planning an
extended stay in New Zealand as well as raising awareness as to the opportunities that the New
Zealand landscape has to offer.

Introduction

Planning an extended stay or a relocation to a foreign country can be a difficult and time
consuming process. Because the process is not standardized between countries, the required
information generally cannot be found in a centralized location. Even when visiting the
immigration website of a particular country, the available information tends to be incomplete and
vague, requiring visits to numerous other websites to supplement the information. As a result, a
prospective traveler must piece together bits and pieces of information from a variety of websites
in order to reveal the full process of planning an extended stay or a move. One of our group
members experienced this struggle recently when planning for a year-long Holiday Visa to New
Zealand.
In the past few months, this group member and an associate of his accessed the official
New Zealand immigration website and completed the required paperwork for a year-long
Holiday Visa in order to legally enter New Zealand for an extended period of time. While they
were able to successfully navigate the visa process, other information on making a smooth
transition to Queenstown was lacking. This experience signaled to him that the lack of relevant
and easily accessible information was a hindrance to attracting travelers planning extended stays
in New Zealand.
Focusing on the country of New Zealand, our goal in completing this repurposing project
was to improve the quality of information available to outsiders heading to the area from around
the world. We achieved this by compiling all the information necessary to plan and execute an
extended stay or a relocation to New Zealand, more specifically, to the city of Queenstown on
the Southern Island. By gathering and organizing information and resources for prospective
travelers, we hope to enhance the information currently available on the official immigration


website for New Zealand. Providing this information in close proximity to individuals either in
the process of planning a stay or finishing their enrollment in the Holiday Visa Program will
provide accessibility to those most in need of it.
This remainder of this project report discusses the details of the research methods that
were used, including the use of both primary and secondary research, in order to establish the
information we needed. Additionally, it discusses the results of all completed research, including
details on travelling to New Zealand, where to stay, how to find legal employment, resources
available in Queenstown, and the daily culture of local New Zealanders. Finally, the report
attempts to explain what conclusions were made and what recommendation we have for
strengthening the resources available through the official New Zealand immigration website.

Research Methods
Prior to beginning the repurposing project, both primary and secondary research was
completed to determine what resources were available to travelers and what resources were
lacking. This research consisted primarily of internet searches, questionnaires, and interviews.
The early internet searches focused primarily on travelling options and airfare, based on the
assumption that airfare from the United States to New Zealand would be the costliest portion of
the relocation. The questionnaire asked a three-part question: What suggestion do you have
for: a) travelling to your destination, b) working at your destination c) living at your destination?
After administering the questionnaires, interviews were conducted to discuss the questionnaire
results as well important advice on how to obtain employment and accommodation as a new
resident of New Zealand. This advice came from the first-hand knowledge of the interviewees.
Information collected through the questionnaires and interviews revealed five main tasks that


travelers must consider and plan when planning an extended stay or relocation to New Zealand.
These five tasks are: Getting to New Zealand, Finding Accommodations in New Zealand,
Working in New Zealand, Local Resources, and Cultural Aspects.
To collect information on Getting to New Zealand, Finding Accommodations in New
Zealand, and Working in New Zealand, extensive online research was performed. Early in the
repurposing, each group member learned about the tasks they were responsible for researching
and took some time to collect information from the internet using reputable sources. This helped
us determine the scope of the tasks being researched. The secondary research conducted on these
tasks was then performed by planning out each task step-by-step to ensure that the research and
the resulting advice to travelers was correct and complete. For the final two tasks of this
repurposing project, Local Resources and Cultural Aspects, brainstorming was done to determine
what topics should be researched in order to provide the most comprehensive guide possible on
the resources present in Queenstown and the surrounding local area. The researcher examined
many aspects of the culture of New Zealand in order to help individuals begin adapting to the ins
and outs of life in a foreign country.
After each group member had performed their secondary research and organized the
results, the research was shared with the other group members so that constructive criticism
could be provided on each topic. Several additional ideas that had not yet been included in the
research surfaced through the discussion. Further research was performed on these new topics
and the findings were added to the existing research results.
Upon completing all necessary research, the group began preparing for the website
construction. Looking specifically at the target audience, it was determined that the audience
would likely be college-aged and older and native speakers of English. Based on these


considerations, we decided that the finished website would be in presented English and written
primarily for a North American audience. However, the website could be adapted to audiences
from other countries through very minor adjustments. Additionally, the diction of an educated
population was incorporated in order to be as specific and detailed as possible.
Several website builders were considered, but as every group member had the most
experience using Weebly, we chose to build and publish the Relocating to New Zealand website
through them. The group considered several different designs for the website but settled on a
design and color scheme that would give the website a neat and formal appearance and could be
carried out consistently on each page. Pages were created for each of the five main tasks
associated with planning a relocation and the research completed for each of these tasks was
added to the appropriate page. The information provided on each page, as well as any associated
links, were double checked prior to publishing the site.

Results

Our findings show that first hand accounts of relocation are a valuable resource for predicting
what needs to be sorted out before and during the transition to another country. The
questionnaires and interviews that were conducted were very useful in framing the needs of
travelers and guiding the direction of subsequent research. The online information gained
through this subsequent secondary research was extremely helpful in planning for the specific
case of moving to Queenstown, New Zealand and in documenting this research for the creation
of a website.
We utilized mostly secondary research online to find the most useful approaches and tips
when booking a flight to New Zealand. Based on Clints early interview with Rich concerning


travelling to a new country, we followed advice to scout out the airline prices well ahead of your
intended departure date and to pursue significant cost savings by considering a variety of options
for layovers as well as offering to fly standby. This advice from Clints primary research was
extremely helpful and accurate. Flying standby offers the chance to reduce airfare costs and often
come with vouchers for meals and lodging. Another great piece of advice we found was to travel
during the tourist off-season, which is during the spring and fall months due to New Zealands
reverse seasons when compared to the northern hemisphere. Airlines offering routes to New
Zealand consistently and significantly reduce their prices during these months to try and fill
flights and spark tourist interest.
We also found that it is best to search flight itineraries on flight search engines like
Kayak.com or Expedia.com. Websites like these find the cheapest flights during any desired time,
and also mix match different airlines to help achieve the cheapest tickets to your destination.
However, once you have found the exact itinerary you want to take, you do not want to purchase
it directly through the search engine site. Instead, go to the specific airline that you found
through the search engine and purchase it directly from them. This saves you from hidden costs
that the big flight search engine sites will tack on at the end of check out.
When getting into the details of flying to New Zealand, we found that it is best to depart
from Los Angeles or San Francisco. These cities offer the cheapest and most frequent amount of
flights that take you directly to New Zealand. It should be noted that all of these flights take you
into the major city of Auckland and require a connecting flight to Queenstown. The major airline
that utilizes this route is Air New Zealand and they are a very attractive option as they offer
many sales and discounts on fares all year long. The other major routes we found were somewhat
more expensive but could be attractive options depending on the travelers particular situation.


One major route takes you from numerous major North American west coast cities like Seattle,
Vancouver, Portland, or Los Angeles, and stops in Hawaii before taking arriving in New Zealand.
These routes are solely operated by Hawaiian Airlines and in addition to being slightly more
expensive, require more stops. The last possible itinerary we discovered only departs from Los
Angeles and requires flying through Sydney, Australia before landing directly in Queenstown.
This option is only offered by Qantas Airlines and is attractive because they offer multiple
promotions and discounts throughout the year. However, this option also requires a much longer
travel time than the previously described options.
Another major factor to account for when traveling to New Zealand is the fee that airlines
charge for baggage. First, a good tip we found was to pack as light as possible and bring only
what is necessary to avoid these extra baggage fees. All of the major airlines, including those
previously mentioned, allow for one piece of luggage weighing up to 50 pounds to be checked in
addition to one carry-on bag weighing up to 15 pounds. The only time you would have to worry
about paying extra fees on baggage is when flying on discount airlines, such as a flight from
Auckland to Queenstown. These discount airlines include Jet Star and Fiji Airlines and charge
very strictly for checked baggage. They also have a strict size restriction when it comes to carryon baggage. Generally, carry-on baggage must not exceed 14 pounds or you will be charged
extra.
When arriving in New Zealand and selecting accommodations, a traveler must choose
between short-term and long-term options. The best option will depend on the travelers
employment plans, travel plans, and personal preference. Based on questionnaires from earlier
research, it was recommended that an individual begin by selecting accommodations that are
short-term or night-by-night. While long-term accommodations are generally cheaper on a per

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night basis, starting with short-term accommodations can provide flexibility while allowing the
traveler time to determine the best long-term options for their unique situation.
Short-term accommodations consist of hostels, hotels and motels, and private B&Bs.
These options are generally on a per-night basis, but many have options for weekly and monthly
rates. Hostels typically provide a variety of room types, including shared dorm rooms and private
rooms (with or without an ensuite bathroom), although private rooms usually cost 2-3x that of a
bed in a dorm room. Other shared facilities such as a kitchen, laundry room, and lounge are
usually present. Additionally, hostels frequently provide helpful amenities for travelers,
including Wi-Fi connection, short-term luggage storage, and bulletin boards with information on
jobs and long-term accommodations.
In New Zealand there are four hostel networks: BBH, YHA, Nomads, and Base. BBH is
the largest network in the country, with over 220 locations. Per night costs average NZD$25-$40
per night based on location, but BBH offers an annual membership program that provides
discounts on the per night rate. As BBH is the largest and most established hostel network in the
country, there are numerous online reviews for each location and they tend to have the highest
rated accommodations of all the networks.
YHA is the second largest network with 44 locations in New Zealand. A night at one of
their hostel locations averages NZD$35-45 per night, but like BBH they offer an annual
membership that provides discounts on their rates. YHA hostels offer reasonable service but
there appears to be a fair amount of inconsistency between locations compared to BBHs
consistently highly rated locations.
The two remaining hostel networks are Nomads and Base. Both of these networks are
fairly limited to more popular travel locations, with only 10 hostel locations each. Both hostels

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average a price of NZD$30-40 per night and neither offers any sort of membership program.
Nomads is more limited in terms of services and offers extremely basic accommodations. Base
offers standard services and accommodations and has a reputation as more of a party hostel for
the young and social.
A more expensive option to hostels is finding accommodations in a hotel or motel. Hotels
and motels provide predictable, private accommodations but start at rates double to triple that of
hostels. The average nightly rate for New Zealand ranges from NZD$100-350 per night while
rooms in Queenstown range from NZD$175-345. While more expensive, there are many online
search options and reviews available to aid in finding quality accommodations at a discount.
The third and most expensive option is selecting a private B&B for accommodations.
B&Bs are located all over the country and provide a wide variety of accommodations, from
simple to extravagant. A room in a New Zealand B&B averages NZD$248 per night.
One possibility for obtaining accommodations for free is the options of working for
accommodations. While this may not be a long-term option, it may be an attractive choice for
travelers on a budget without firm employment plans. There are several variations on this
concept, including working in a hostel, WWOOFing, and finding employment as an au pair.
Some hostels offer the option to work in exchange for accommodations. This typically
involves doing housekeeping type chores daily in exchange for a bed in a dorm room. Some
positions may be advertised online, but it is generally necessary to check with each individual
hostel upon arrival to determine if this is an option. As a result, a traveler cannot generally rely
on this as a guaranteed option.
WWOOFing is a term that refers to working on a farm for 4-6 hours per day in in
exchange for food and accommodations. Work generally involves tasks such as sowing seed,

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making compost, gardening, planting, cutting wood, weeding, harvesting, packing, milking,
feeding, fencing, making mud-bricks, wine making, cheese making and bread making. In order
to participate, membership with the WWOOF New Zealand organization (World Wide
Opportunities on Organic Farms) is required.
Finally, travelers with previous childcare experience can seek employment as an au pair,
which is a foreign domestic assistant. An au pair typically lives with a host family while looking
after children and doing house chores in exchange for food, accommodation, and a small
allowance. There are several online agencies that can help place prospective au pairs with
families throughout New Zealand.
If seeking long-term accommodations, a traveler will most likely be flatting. This refers
to renting a house or apartment communally and sharing costs. Renting a house or apartment is
much cheaper in the long term than paying by the night at a hostel, hotel, or motel but is also has
more rigid requirements. Flatting requires signing a legally binding lease, completing and
signing an official bond lodgement form and providing a security deposit, and generally requires
payment of 2-4 weeks rent in advance. There are many options for finding a flat and flat mates.
Local newspapers as well as backpacker boards in hostels can provide many local options. There
are also multiple websites that allow one to fine-tune their search to flats across the country and
read reviews by previous renters.
Prior to arriving in New Zealand, an individual planning for an extended stay or
relocation must lay the groundwork for finding employment. This begins with applying for a
Working Holiday Scheme Visa though the Immigration New Zealand website. The Holiday Visa
allows an applicant to enter the country and work for twelve months from the date that the
application is approved. While the visa allows an individual to apply for work anywhere in the

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country, it should be noted that employment options are limited to work in the hospitality and
agricultural industries. As the twelve-month window starts counting down from the date the
application is approved, travelers wanting to spend as much time in New Zealand should be
prepared to depart as soon as their visa is approved.
There are several restrictions and requirements related to successfully obtaining a
Working Holiday Visa. First, applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 30 years old and are
not allowed to bring minor children with them. The visa covers only one person, so spouses or
other individuals wishing to accompany the applicant must obtain their own visa. Next,
applicants must meet health and character requirements. These requirements vary based on
where the applicant originates from. Additionally, the applicant must have a bank account
containing a minimum of NZD$4200 (approximately USD $2900) to prove that they can fund
twelve months of living expenses if they end up underemployed or unemployed. Finally,
applicants must hold a return ticket to their country of origination or show that they have
sufficient funds to purchase a return ticket.
Residents and non-residents are taxed on all income earned while in New Zealand. So,
after obtaining a Working Holiday Visa, the traveler must register for an IRD tax number. In
order to apply for an IRD number, the applicant must first have a fully functional New Zealand
bank account. The account must be held with a New Zealand bank or licensed deposit taker that
has verified the applicants identity according to government regulations, generally by examining
a passport and visa. Several options are ANZ, Bank of New Zealand (BNZ), Westpac New
Zealand, and Kiwibank. After obtaining a local bank account and IRD tax number, the traveler
can begin applying for jobs. All salaries in New Zealand are taxed on a pay as you earn (PAYE)

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basis. This system deducts all required taxes from wages when earned and requires no further tax
obligations related to that income and no requirement to file an annual tax return.
While the only types of work covered by the Working Holiday Visa are jobs in the
agriculture or tourism industry, the tourism industry includes all jobs linked to hospitality. As a
result, there are a wide variety of possible jobs to apply for, including bartenders, baristas,
waiters and waitresses, kitchen staff, housekeepers, call center operators, dive instructors, tour
guides, and many more. Many websites exist to simplify the job search, allowing for specific
search criteria and easy application options. In addition to self-serve job search websites,
applicants can sign up with recruitment agencies that will help match applicants with available
work. These recruitment agencies frequently specialize in specific types of work, such as
farming, construction, or hospitality.
It may be helpful prior to arriving in New Zealand to have SIM card compatible with
local mobile networks. While most mobiles will work abroad, U.S. based plans can be restrictive
and prohibitively expensive in the long-term. As a result, it will likely benefit those planning
extended stays to obtain a New Zealand mobile SIM card. There are several travel SIMs that
provide access to one of three network providers in New Zealand, specifically, Telstra, Optus,
and Vodafone. These travel SIMs are typically good for 30-90 days and cost between NZD$2950, with varying allotments of minutes, text, and data. For longer stays, there are prepaid SIMs
starting at NZD$19 that last for up to 360 days and can be topped up as necessary.
One thing to keep in mind prior to travelling to New Zealand, or internationally in
general, is that 90.2% of all credit cards charge foreign transaction fees. These transaction fees
are basically a currency conversion fee and can vary based on the payment processor, such as
VISA and MasterCard, as well as the issuing bank, with the average fee being 2.45%. As such

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fees can quickly add up when spending time abroad, an individual planning an extended stay in
New Zealand should consider applying for a credit card that has no foreign transaction fees. Both
Capital One and Discover Card offer credit cards with no foreign transaction fees, but Discover
Cards are only accepted in North America and China. With this in mind, a good course of action
would be to check with ones bank to see what options are available for international travel. It
may be possible to obtain a credit card that limits or eliminates foreign transaction fees while
allowing the cardholder to earn cash back or points on airline tickets and hotels stays.
The primary intent of this section is to describe the important amenities and resources
that will provide comfort and peace of mind to those considering making this move. It should be
noted that the type of person that undertakes a journey like this is likely looking for adventure
and the unexpected, but the following information will help the traveler become more attuned to
the environment of New Zealand.
Queenstown, located on the South Island of New Zealand, is one of the most popular
destinations for tourists to explore. As a result, the city has developed to suit both locals and
travelers alike. When first arriving, Google Maps serves as an excellent resource to help the
traveler explore every facet of the area and to learn the important locations that will make life
easier. The main section of Queenstown, wedged between Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding
mountains, is a relatively small area with only a handful of main streets. Locals live within the
city as well as throughout the surrounding countryside, giving the impression of a city that is
vibrant and lively, but not crowded. All of the familiar amenities that one would expect in the
United States, such as fire, police, postal, grocery, restaurant, pub, coffee shop, medical, and
bank facilities, are prevalent in the city. The availability of these amenities makes the process of
relocating to the area much easier. Once you know the basis of the environment that you are

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entering, such as these resources and facilities mentioned above, it is helpful to know what the
culture is like as well.
As Queenstown is a town based on tourism, many of the jobs and activities in the area
revolve around tourism. Many of locals work in the hospitality industry, as do the numerous
foreigners that are employed in the area. This allows individuals holding holiday visas the
opportunity meet and see a wide variety of people working and enjoying Queenstown year-round.
New Zealand has four distinct seasons. Residents will experience snow in the winter,
breathtaking spring and fall seasons, and hot summers. Locals take advantage of these dynamic
seasons all year and enjoy many outdoors activities. Additionally, one-tenth of New Zealand is
covered by National Parks which are shared by only 4 million residents, roughly the population
of the Puget Sound region of Washington State. Three national parks are located within three
hours of Queenstown and contain some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country. In the
winter, 7 ski fields are available, one within 20 minutes of downtown Queenstown and the other
only 60 minutes away. However, the summers are the primary time for tourists to visit and enjoy
the river jet boat rides, skydiving, bungee jumping, slalom carts and mountain biking, especially
during the Queenstown Bike Festival. Major events occur throughout the year, such as the
Queenstown Winter Festival, Summerdaze, Rhythm and Alps Music Festival, and Gibbston
Food and Wine Festival. For the aviation enthusiasts, the Warbirds over Wanaka Air Show is a
popular event as well. Black Water Rafting on the north island is another amazing experience
that combines caving and tubing.
Queenstown also showcases the culture of the native Maori people. Shows are performed
by local Maori people at the Skyline Kiwi Haka Theatre in Queenstown, incorporating traditional
decorations and carved legends of the lake region. Reservations are recommended due to the

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popularity of the show. There are also options that include dinner at the Stratosfare, which has
the best view in all of Queenstown. With such a wide range of activities available to locals, semipermanent residents, and tourists, travelers to Queenstown will wish they had the time to see it
all.

Conclusions

After completing the previously described research, we were able to construct a useful
website that described our results and recommendations. When it came to obtaining
transportation to New Zealand, we found the three most optimal routes and airlines to utilize
when departing from North America. Through our website, we were able to highlight the most
attractive features of each itinerary and provide this insight to our target audience. Additionally,
we found the most useful packing tips and approaches to take in order to avoid paying expensive
baggage fees. We have provided our target audience a great overview on planning a flight to
New Zealand by booking the cheapest and most direct flights possible.
Our website also provided research on the best options for short- and long-term
accommodations in New Zealand. We provided an excellent guide on housing that caters to
various situations that one might be in when relocating. Our next research task consisted of
finding the most relevant information on obtaining legal work while in New Zealand. We found
all of the necessary resources and requirements for legal employment and presented it to people
in a variety of situations.
We also presented research pertaining to local resources and the cultural aspects that exist
in New Zealand. We found information for all of the relevant emergency, medical, banking, and
postal services available in Queenstown as well as a great variety of bars and restaurants in the
area. Additionally, we found a wide variety of activities for every season including national

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parks, yearly events, and numerous action sports like skydiving. With all of this information, we
have been able to supply our target audience with information about all of the necessary local
resources one would need to know as well as cultural activities to participate in throughout the
year. Overall, our research has given us the knowledge and proper information necessary to
create a useful website. Our website is a detailed resource that highlights the key pieces of
information about moving to and living in Queenstown.
Based on the wealth of information contained in our website, we believe that many
prospective travelers will be positively influenced by the how easy it can be to plan their trip. By
understanding the requirements of extended stays and relocations before pushing off into the
unknown, the experience will become as comfortable as possible and give travelers the
opportunity to fully enjoy the experience. It is especially helpful that we selected a website as
our product, as that it is the most accessible method of communicating information to people
around the world.

Recommendations
To further repurpose this project, a strong recommendation is for other towns to be

incorporated into the web site in order to fine tune the information for all individuals entering the
country. This would be useful since New Zealand is a large country and a website focused on
Queenstown will not be the most helpful resource for people looking to spend long periods of
time in other areas, such as Auckland or Wellington. In order to provide more information on the
site, we have considered a blog section that would allow individual travelers to provide first hand
stories and recommendations from their trip. From the blog, a moderator could make additions
and deletions from the web page as the currency and relevance of the information changes.
Negative comments could be taken as evidence that portions of our information is outdated or

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unhelpful, signaling that additional work is needed to improve the website and provide more
helpful information to people seeking a life in New Zealand. Additionally, we can gauge the
success of the website by the traffic and activity we see on the site. As a group, we feel confident
in our research and the resulting webpage and believe that we have successfully created a useful
resource for those travelling to relocating to New Zealand.

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Appendix
Please use the link to access our 6-page website which outlines the best information with which
to plan an extended stay or a relocation to New Zealand:

http://relocatingtonewzealand.weebly.com/

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