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 idesign
  DESIGN CONSULTANT AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER

                       +64 (0) 223 110 720
               kay@blackswancreative.co.nz
               www.blackswancreative.co.nz
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Hello,

I am delighted to introduce myself to your company.

I have provided contemporary stylish design solutions to a wide range of market sectors
for over 15 years both in the UK and also in New Zealand. My portfolio shows a range of styles
from crsip clean artwork to image driven collages etc...

I would like to offer you the opportunity to engage my freelance services
for the design of:
• Stylish and contemporary marketing material
• Website design / banner design

As a designer I am:
• Passionate about design and technology.
• Able to produce documents for any market sector.
• Very motivated to making a positive difference to my environment and to humanity.
• Strive towards achieving excellence in all that I do.

I am proficient in providing graphic and web skills from concept to print and on-line.

Thank you

Ms Kay Robson-Thomas

I can offer a design service that fits tailored to
your companies budget and requirements...
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MY PROFILE i DESIGN

                         I have worn many hats in my working career and have met the
                         most amazing people along the way. I have traveled extensively
                         and lived on two continents, seen unforgettable places and art and
                         this has shaped me into the person I am today.

                         Being a creative with a technical mindset I can work within
                         a variety of market sectors.

SUMMARY                                                 EXPERIENCE
I am driven (ENFP-a) and passionate                     Over my 15+ years of my design
designer with a positive attitude.                      experience, I have developed a
                                                        more simple style of graphic design,
Fast thinker and problem solver, I work
                                                        one that is more of a stylish
hard to get the project completed on
                                                        contemporary approach.
time and on budget.
                                                        I have an excellent eye for colour,
I have worked on-site in offices both full
                                                        space and visual content and feel
time and freelance and work well within
                                                        images themselves express more
teams or on my own initiative. I build
                                                        in a few seconds than an entire page
quality relationships with colleagues
                                                        of words.
and suppliers.

                                                        TECHNICAL SKILLS
                                                        I use both Adobe and MS programs
                                                        on both Mac and PC platforms to
                                                        produce a wide range of marketing
                                                        material. I am able to produce artwork
                                                        from concept to print.
                                                        I am able to develop / build wordpress
                                                        websites and am to insert basic SEO.

“ If you can’t explain it simply,
  you don’t understand it well enough”.
Albert Einstein
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You are in
creative hands
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your vision
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WORK HISTORY i DESIGN

I have compiled this short brochure as an example and portfolio of
my experience in the area of graphic design.

Freelance Graphic Designer from 2003                idesign custom graphic design / artwork /
                                                    marketing material on and offline and everywhere
I have just finished working with Management        in between.
Services on various projects. I worked with Agri
Training to design all marketing material for the   itemplate interactive PDF Forms / PPTs /
launch and ongoing courses, including press         MS word files / Indesign files
coverage and Face Book posters /Adverts.            iprint or print manage all your marketing material
Previous to the above I completed the rolling out   iweb set up of wordpress template and pages
of the ‘re-brand’ for Consilium and Synergy,        with images / content / SEO / modifying websites
based in Christchurch (CBD).

SNAPSHOT OF CLIENTS / COMPANIES NZ                  SNAPSHOT OF CLIENTS / COMPANIES UK

•   Management Services working with                • GUCCI marketing material / PowerPoint.
    Canstaff, Agstaff, Agri Training, New Zealand   • John Lewis marketing material & signs.
    Dairy Careers, Backpackers Jobs and
                                                    • Willis global marketing material.
    Tuscany Downs on all marketing material
                                                    • Ernst & Young marketing material.
    both on and off-line.
                                                    • James Lang La Salle marketing material.
•   Consilium marketing material after their new
    full re-brand.                                  • Raytel Securities marketing material / web
•   HEB Construction (600 Page coffee               • Mouchel marketing material.
    table book) and other marketing material.       • Thurrock Council marketing material.
•   JCL marketing material & signs.                 • PRP Architects marketing material.
•   ISSAC Construction marketing material .         • Terry Farell Architects marketing material.
•   Wilkie & Bruce company profile.                 • WS Atkins marketing material.
•   Electronet company profile.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES                                 EDUCATION & COURSES

Deadline driven not missed one in 20 years          Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Enthusiastic every project is given 110%            September 2017 - Feb 2018
                                                    Applied Small Business Growth & Development
Imaginative creative and technical
Proactive always seeking new challenges             University of Greenwich
                                                    September 1992 - July 1995
Problem solver lateral thinker / ideas person
                                                    BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture
Trustworthy confidential & Secure
                                                    Vauxhall College of Building &
                                                    Further Education
                                                    September 1991 - July 1992
                                                    BTEC (ONC) Land Administration (Planning)
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2020                                                                                                                         welcome                                                                                                                        New                                                                                                                   So just why is New Zealand so popular?

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                                                                                                                                                                                                      At Canstaff, we are now
                                                                                                                                                                                                      moving into our second decade
                                                                                                                                                                                                      of recruitment. Our unique
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Zealand
                                                                                                                             Engineering, Civil Construction,    recruiting horizons far beyond       international recruitment
                                                                                                                             Logistics, and Manufacturing        traditional boundaries via local     model is focused around
                                                                                                                             sectors. We provide quality         and worldwide recruitment            strategic search and selection
                                                                                                                             Recruitment Solutions and           as part of our commitment to         methodologies. Using innovative
                                                                                                                             Labour Hire Services to clients     seeing New Zealand businesses        advertising and networking
                                                                                                                             and candidates across New           succeed through great people.        strategies, sophisticated
                                                                                                                             Zealand. We work with                                                    market mapping, and business
                                                                                                                             individuals and businesses          Our industry specific consultants    intelligence techniques we
                                                                                                                             at all levels, across all of the    receive enquiries every week         attract the most elite and
                                                                                                                             professional disciplines, and       from highly skilled professionals    sought after candidates.
                                                                                                                             are confident that we are well      via our offices in New Zealand,
                                                                                                                             placed to help with your next       Australia, Philippines, United
                                                                                                                             project or career move.             Kingdom, and agents in
                                                                                                                                                                 Switzerland and Canada and
                                                                                                                             We pride ourselves on locating      even further a-field. We connect
                                                                                                                             “hard to find” skilled job          globally minded companies with       Matt Jones
                                                                                                                             seekers, from labourers through     a community of local and ready-      Managing Director
                                                                                                                             to white collar professionals;      to-relocate overseas candidates.     Agstaff/Canstaff
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Beautiful scenery & views
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               It’s no coincidence that films

                                                                                                                             Contents                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          with the most epic scenery ever
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               were filmed in New Zealand.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               The Hobbit Trilogy, The Lord
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               of the Rings Trilogy and The
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Chronicles of Narnia were all
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               filmed against the outstandingly
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Wondering why you should live in New Zealand? Well, here’s a few reasons why
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               beautiful backdrops provided by
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  so many people choose to move to New Zealand – the Land of the Long White                                                                                                                    New Zealand.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cloud. There is certainly no shortage of great reasons to move to New Zealand (or
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Aotearoa to use its Native Maori name).                                                                                                                                                      It truly is a breathtaking country

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  If you’ve ever whiled away long dreary afternoons wishing you lived somewhere
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Here is our                         which needs to be explored
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               thoroughly from North Island

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  more beautiful, exciting or with more opportunities, then look no further!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  New Zealand has always been a popular destinations – especially amongst more
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  discerning migrants looking for more than just sunshine. In Gallup’s recent Net
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           summary of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           why you should
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               to South Island in order to fully
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               appreciate the diverse nature
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               of what’s on offer here. From
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               mountains, to lakes and even
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           relocate to
                                                          Relocate Migrate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Potential Migration Index, New Zealand came top as the country people most                                                                                                                   glaciers, New Zealand has it
                                                                                                                             NEW ZEALAND                        CANADA                AUSTRALIA                  PARTNERSHIP                                                                                                                                                      wanted to migrate to. In fact, if everyone who wanted to migrated to New                                                                                                                     all for anyone considering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Zealand, its population would increase by a massive 232% to 11 million!                                                                                  New Zealand                         migrating to New Zealand.

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                                       High quality of life New Zealand                                                         Because it’s a relatively small place, people here                                                                                                                                                                                                   Familiar culture and language!                                                                                 Great job opportunities – your skills are in demand!
                                       An undisputed fact of life in New Zealand is that it’s the good life.
                                       New Zealand was rated 2nd in the world for work-life balance in                          have a very special quality about them. Genuine                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     One of the advantages of living in New Zealand as a Brit are that your qualifications and skills are
                                       HSBC’s 2018 Expat Explorer Survey and considering that most                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  likely to be in high demand. Whether you fancy Auckland or Wellington or somewhere smaller, there is
                                       British expats are looking for exactly that, it is probably one of the                   warmth, which seems to be part and parcel of life                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   a current high demand for people with skills in engineering, trades, finance and of course health
                                       very best choices to make for those looking to start afresh.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 and education.
                                                                                                                                here, radiates from most of the people you meet.
                                       New Zealanders do work hard but they also know when it’s time to
                                       down tools and head off to enjoy all that scenery with their family                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           What’s more most skilled occupations are
                                       and friends.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  generally paid more too. Check out the Skill
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Shortage List and see if your occupation is one
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     which is currently needed.

                                                                                                                                                                                                         There’s a real love of being
                                                                                                                                                                                                         neighbourly in New Zealand
                                                                                                                                                                                                         and once you start thinking of
                                                                                                                                                                                                         reasons to live in New Zealand,
                                                                                                                                                                                                         this one will probably keep
                                                                                                                                                                                                         coming back to you. Getting
                                                                                                                                                                                                         on with people is one of the
                                                                                                                                                                                                         most important parts of life
                                                                                                                                                                                                         and in New Zealand, the
                                                                                                                                                                                                         people make it easy.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Progressive society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    New Zealand is ahead of the curve in so many              New Zealander is now aiming to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ways. No matter whether its politics, health,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              be the first country 100% powered
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    education or the environment it leads the way.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              by renewable energy. It’s certainly a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    New Zealand world firsts include giving women
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              country its people can be proud of.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    the vote, the 8 hour work day, climbing Mount
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Everest, the first transgender MP, the first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    bungee jump and more recently the first Prime
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Minister to take maternity leave.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Family friendly – a great place to raise kids
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          If you’ve got a family then the benefits of moving to New Zealand are very clear. You only need to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          look at the Kiwis who move away from home only to shoot straight back again once they start having
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          a family of their own.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     One of the main reasons people find so many    The language is familiar and people are on
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     good reasons to move to New Zealand is that    the same wavelength in terms of humour and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          In fact, many of our customers are Kiwis who have enjoyed living in the UK but are heading back
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     the culture and language are very similar to   socialising. It makes emigrating to New Zealand
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          home to raise their children. It’s because it’s a great place to grow up. Tonnes of open air, great schools
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     that which British already know.               from the UK that much easier when the people
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          and facilities all make for an idyllic childhood.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    aren’t much different!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Canada
                                                                                                                                                                                    Environmentally friendly and moving to
     Need more convincing?                                                                                                    Clean air
                                                                                                                              According to a 2016 report by the World Health        towards a sustainable future
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  So just why is Canada so popular?
                                                                                                                              Organisation, New Zealand has some of the             New Zealand not only takes pride in protecting
                                                                                                                              cleanest and safest air on the planet. More than      it’s precious environment, it is also fast becoming
     Mild climate with subtropical north and                Full of exotic surprises                                          100 nations were included in the study which          one of the most environmentally progressive
     snowy mountains in winter                              From the amazing flora and fauna to the stunning                  compared many factors and New Zealand came            countries in the world. For example it is working
     Brits do love their snowy winters and the fact         mountains and forests, New Zealand is a magical                   out tops.                                             towards obtaining 90 per cent of its power from
     that this is attainable in New Zealand is a big plus   and exotic paradise just waiting to be discovered.                                                                      renewable sources by 2025. Already, wind power
                                                                                                                              So if you’ve ever had concerns about the quality
     point. The mild all-year round climate is another                                                                                                                              usage in New Zealand is at one of the highest
                                                            Even their inflight safety videos                                 of the air you’re breathing in the UK, you’ll be
     attraction. The warm summer and sunshine are                                                                                                                                   proportions in the world.
                                                                                                                              pleased to hear that at least there’s still crystal
     abundant here but the cold’s there too if you like     are unmissable
                                                                                                                              clean air to be found down under.                     New Zealand has also been a world leading
     it – not too cold though! Overall the climate for      What could be more boring than an inflight
                                                                                                                                                                                    in responding to climate change, passing
     living in New Zealand is quite similar to the UK       safety video? Well, in New Zealand they know                      Adventure sports capital of the world                 the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon)
     and that’s what many migrating Brits love about        how to make them a must watch. This one by Air                    It’s been dubbed the adventure sports capital         Amendment Act in 2019 and setting up a Climate
     it – not too hot, not too cold, but generally nicer    New Zealand has been watched an incredible 20                     of the world for good reason. Kiwis invented          Change Commission in January 2020.
     than in Britain. In New Zealand most areas have        million times on YouTube!                                         bungee jumping and zorbing and have the
     over 2000 hours per year sunshine compared to                                                                            perfect backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts. There       But be careful what you try to bring into the
                                                            https://youtu.be/qOw44VFNk8Y
     1493 in the UK.                                                                                                          are many opportunities for adrenaline junkies to      country if you’re moving there – NZ MPI takes
                                                            Multicultural                                                     indulge in their love of sports including white-      environmental protection very seriously and
     Towns and cities full of character                     The growing population of New Zealand has                                                                               has strict controls over what you can and
                                                                                                                              water rafting, scuba diving, surfing, paragliding
     What do we mean by full of character?                  ensured that it’s a hugely multicultural place with                                                                     cannot import.
                                                                                                                              and much more.
     We mean places like Fielding in the rural centre       people from all over the world beginning to settle
     of the Manawatu district, a town full of stunning                                                                        Tranquil Beaches                                      Safe with very little crime
                                                            there. You will find Canadians, French, Chinese
     Edwardian architecture, amazing boutique                                                                                 From the geothermal heated waters of the              New Zealand is the 2nd safest country in the
                                                            and Indians have settled in New Zealand in recent
     shopping and fascinating museums. Places like                                                                            Coromandel Peninsula to the green, golden and         world and if you only include English speaking
                                                            years in an effort to improve their lives and
     Raglan, the rugged surfing cove just west of                                                                             turquoise paradise that is Awaroa, if there’s one     countries then it’s the 1st. This is according to
                                                            future prospects.
     Hamilton where the bohemian vibe will have                                                                               thing New Zealand isn’t short of breathtaking         the 2019 Global Peace Index which compares
     you so relaxed that you’ll forget you ever had         New Zealand does a very good job of welcoming                                                                           162 countries for risk of personal violence.
                                                                                                                              beaches. As New Zealand consists of two
     anything to do that day!                               and integrating people into the community, so                                                                           That’s a pretty comforting statistic if you’re
                                                                                                                              landmasses, The North Island and The South
                                                            does not suffer the same tensions as experienced                                                                        considering emigrating to New Zealand.
     New Zealand is full of little-known hidden gems                                                                          Island, there’s double the choice in terms of
                                                            in other countries. There is of course the bonus
     and you kind of need to go there to find a lot                                                                           coastal loveliness.                                   The wildlife isn’t out to kill you
                                                            that there’s a wonderful knock-on effect in terms
     of them. And we have not even started on the           of food, fashion and art – so you won’t miss your                                                                       There’s some absolutely amazing wildlife in New
                                                                                                                              Voted the ‘greatest country on earth’
     ‘larger’ cities such as Wellington, Auckland and       favourite Indian or Chinese takeaway when you                                                                           Zealand with beautiful kiwi birds, dolphins and
                                                                                                                              New Zealand has been voted the greatest country
     Queenstown.                                            live in New Zealand!                                                                                                    amazing penguins to be seen. But don’t expect                                                                                                                                                 Canada has a well-deserved reputation for being one of the friendliest places on
                                                                                                                              on earth, not just in 2018, but for seven years in
                                                                                                                                                                                    the same scary-factor as you’ll get from Australia’s
     Great future prospects                                                                                                   a row in the Telegraph Travel Awards because of                                                                                                                                                                                                     earth. Not only that but it’s also considered to be one of the safest places to live.
                                                            The Outdoor lifestyle                                                                                                   wildlife. There aren’t nearly as many deadly things
     Both on a personal and economic level, New                                                                               its combination of familiarity and escapism. So                                                                                                                                                                                                     If you’re looking for the benefits of moving or immigrating to Canada, you won’t
                                                            There’s no mistaking a child who has grown                                                                              living in New Zealand as there are in Oz so you
     Zealand looks to have a bright future. If you’re                                                                         why escape here for a couple of weeks when you                                                                                                                                                                                                      have to look very far.
                                                            up in New Zealand. They’re usually sporty and                                                                           can have a family picnic without worrying what
     looking for a fresh start there is no better place                                                                       could be living here permanently?
                                                            tough with a love of outdoor activities and fun.                                                                        might be hiding in the undergrowth!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        It’s an absolutely
     for you and your family. New Zealand’s forecast
                                                            That’s because this is largely what life is like                  Volcanoes & hot springs                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Family friendly and laid-back, Canada was ranked 4th overall on the HSBC Expat                                                                                                               stunning place
     to be one of the stronger growing economies                                                                                                                                    Even Hollywood is moving to New Zealand
                                                            for kids living in New Zealand. Fishing, hiking,                  With amazing hot water pools literally on the                                                                                                                                                                                                       Explorer Survey as one of the best countries to move to. In addition, three of
     in the western world this year according to the                                                                                                                                Lord of the Rings, Chronicles of Narnia,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Words can’t really do justice to
                                                            climbing, riding and swimming are all normal                      beaches, New Zealand really has its inhabitants                                                                                                                                                                                                     Canada’s cities recently made the top ten of Economist’s Global Liveability Survey
     Organisation for Economic Cooperation and                                                                                                                                      Wolverine, The Last Samurai and recently Mission                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           the beautiful Canadian scenery.
                                                            day-to-day activities for children here. Your                     spoiled for choice. Hot Water Beach in the                                                                                                                                                                                                          – Calgary was ranked 4th, Vancouver 6th and Toronto 7th. So why is Canada so
     Development’s (OECD) latest global outlook.                                                                                                                                    Impossible 6 have all been filmed here. The list                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Vast, sweeping and unspoiled
                                                            children could benefit from this if you choose to                 Coromandel region is a fabulously fun adventure
                                                                                                                                                                                    of epic movies shot in New Zealand is growing                                                                                                                                                 popular? And do so many expats and migrants find it one of the most attractive                                                                                                               there are great swathes of land
     The growth forecasts for New Zealand were              make the big move!                                                because you can literally dig your own hot water
     towards the top of the OECD table, similar to
     those for Australia, but outstripping those for the
                                                                                                                              spa pool in the sand! Volcanoes offer dramatic
                                                                                                                                                                                    year by year as it takes its place as Hollywood’s
                                                                                                                                                                                    favourite filming location.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  countries in world in which to live and work?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Here is our                         which are virtually untouched
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               by human feet.
                                                                                                                              views and can be found active and dormant.
     European Union, Britain, and the United States.
                                                                                                                              See stars like never before
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  It’s long been a country for people who want to live in a place where clean air,                                                                         summary                             It’s massive…and this means
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  good living standards and safe streets are a priority and that’s what you get when
                                                                                                                              If the landscape wasn’t beautiful enough just
                                                                                                                              take a look up. The night sky is truly stunning
                                                                                                                                                                                       Source: Article by Liam Witham at https://blog.
                                                                                                                                                                                       pssremovals.com/reasons-to-move-to-new-zealand/                                                                                                                                            you go to Canada. A safe place to live, amongst people who have strong values                                                                            of why you                          that when you want to “get
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               away from it all” you really
     So if you’ve ever thought ‘why move to New Zealand?’ consider these statistics                                           and awe inspiring.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  and ambition. So if you’re thinking of emigrating to Canada from the UK read on
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  and discover more of the reasons why people choose to move to this fascinating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           should relocate                     can! From forests to lakes and
     and you might have your answer!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           mountains, the landscape is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  and forward-thinking country.                                                                                                                            to Canada                           varied and gorgeous.

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   Overall quality of life                                                                                                      Canada’s economy is growing, and growth                                                                                   Family friendly
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Familiar culture and language!
   Canada is well known for it’s high standard of living combined with
   quality of life. Not only has it got the right balance between work                                                          inspires more need which opens up all sorts of                                                                            Canada is really built for families. In the suburban streets there’s a feeling of safety and togetherness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          with lots of community events such as barbecues and festivals catering to families with kids. No matter
   and play, but also the perfect environment to enjoy both.
                                                                                                                                opportunities for all kinds of professions.                                                                               whether it’s playing outdoors, education, places to visit, eating out, a positive environment or future
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          opportunities – Canada offers it all.
   Canadians value their downtime and that’s reflected in the number
   of public holidays and in the more relaxed working hours enjoyed
   by most residents. You can really feel more alive living in Canada
   thanks to the emphasis which is placed on relaxation.

                                                                                                                                                                                                         Under the Federal Skilled
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Workers programme there
                                                                                                                                                                                                         are currently 347 occupations
                                                                                                                                                                                                         that can qualify you for fast                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Free health care
                                                                                                                                                                                                         track entry. They cover a
                                                                                                                                                                                                         huge variety of occupations                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Similar to the UK’s NHS, Canada’s Medicare system offers free basic health care to everyone, based
                                                                                                                                                                                                         including medical, engineering,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            on need rather than ability to pay. It’s paid for by Canadian citizens pitching in towards the system via
                                                                                                                                                                                                         management, construction and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               taxes. This makes it accessible to all and that’s a big weight off the minds of most ordinary working
                                                                                                                                                                                                         more. So check out the latest                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Canadians and good news for British migrants used to the benefits of a free state health service!
                                                                                                                                                                                                         list to see if your skill is listed.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Tolerant and open minded
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    New Zealand is ahead of the curve in so many It           This is great news if you’re immigrating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    is probably no surprise that Canada was ranked            to Canada. There are many migrants and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    number 1 in the world for tolerance in the HSBC           Canadians are welcoming no matter what your
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Expat Explorer Survey.                                    race, gender or culture.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Renowned for being one of the most open-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    minded countries around, Canada has been
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    allowing same sex marriage since 2005, whilst
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    other countries are only now just now ushering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    it in!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     This ranks highly for most people asking       Although over the years Canada has developed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     themselves “Why live in Canada?” Most people   its own identity and culture, much will be familiar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     want to be around others who speak the same    and welcoming to both British and Americans alike.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     language, so for British expats Canada is a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     great choice.

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Australia
      Need more convincing?                                                                                                       More sun than the UK                                     talent is nurtured there. Art, music and literature
                                                                                                                                  Many areas of Canada enjoy more than 2000
                                                                                                                                  hours of sun every year; compare that to the UK
                                                                                                                                                                                           are highly valued, invested in and encouraged in
                                                                                                                                                                                           Canadian cities. The funding for cultural activities
                                                                                                                                                                                           is generous and as a result anyone artistic looking
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  So just why is Australia so popular?
                                                                                                                                  which has only around 1493 per year. Sunshine is
      The Canadian sense of humour                              World leaders in quantum computing,                               good for the soul!                                       for reasons to move to Canada is already onto
      Canadians have a wonderful understated and                                                                                                                                           a winner.
                                                                medical research and space science
      self-deprecating sense of humour blending irony,                                                                            Beaches
                                                                Canada puts some serious backing into STEM                                                                                 Friendly, helpful and polite people
      gentle satire and parody. Famous comedic exports                                                                            You’d be forgiven for thinking Canada is all
                                                                (science, technology, engineering and maths), and                                                                          Canada has a reputation for being one the
      include Jim Carrey, John Candy and Mike Myers of                                                                            about mountains and forests when in fact it
                                                                as a result the country is leagues ahead of others.                                                                        friendliest countries in the world. The HSBC Expat
      Austin Powers fame, but you’ll find Canadian wit                                                                            boasts some stunning beaches too! Long Beach,
                                                                                                                                  Vancouver Island, British Columbia is probably           Explorer Survey ranked them number 1 for being
      everywhere you go.                                        Canada’s leadership in areas such as artificial
                                                                                                                                  one of the most famous. Long, sandy shores with          the most welcoming to migrants. If you find
                                                                intelligence, clean technology and health care,
      Canadian crime rates are incredibly low                                                                                     scenery to rival any you might see on a postcard         yourself stuck in a snow drift there will be people
                                                                together with its more open minded policy
      Ok, so the population of Canada is small and this                                                                           – this is just one of many to enjoy Canada-wide.         willing to help and if you’re from Britain and used
                                                                towards migrants, has led to many international
      should be taken into account but the fact remains                                                                           Yes it’s true, you’ll even find sandy beaches on the     to saying ‘Sorry’ when someone steps on your
                                                                companies moving to Canada.
      that with a population of over 36 million people,                                                                           Great Lakes!                                             foot, then you’ll fit right in.
      in 2017 there were just 660 murders. Compare              Climate
                                                                                                                                  Mountains                                                Quality but affordable university education
      that to the fact that over 39 million people              Canada has a wonderfully varied climate from
                                                                                                                                  From the Rockies to the Three Sisters, Canada has        With average England university fees now being
      live in the state of California alone and their in        permafrost in the North to a much warmer
                                                                                                                                  some serious mountain action going on. Amazing           the highest in the world, even more than the
      2017 they had a staggering 1,830 murders. Just            climate towards the South. In summer, if you’re
                                                                                                                                  snow-capped peaks which offer not only stunning          USA according to the Student Load Repayment
      knowing that you live in a country where violence         in the right place, temperatures can reach 35
                                                                                                                                  views but also amazing sporting opportunities            Calculator website, it’s good to know that in
      is not the norm adds peace of mind to your life           degrees. Autumn in Canada is short, but a
                                                                                                                                  from skiing to hiking to paragliding, if you’re that     Canada, fees are less than half at $4761.
      which is hard to find in other countries.                 wonderful burst of bright colours that you’ll look
                                                                                                                                  way inclined!                                            Even better both Toronto and the University
                                                                forward to every year.
      Canada is an ‘education superpower’                                                                                                                                                  of British Columbia rank in the world’s top 50
      Canada’s education system is leaving rivals               OK, whilst it’s true the winters can be a little                  Niagara Falls                                            according to the Times World University
      in the dust. According to surveys run by the              nippy, Canada copes very well with the cold                       Who hasn’t heard of Niagara Falls? One of                Rankings 2019!
      Organisation for Economic Co-operation and                but if it’s big problem for you, head for British                 Canada’s most famous attractions, it’s a thrill to
                                                                                                                                                                                           Cheap living costs
      Development (OECD), Canada was one of only a              Columbia. Average winter daily highs are 7.1c                     see the cascading waters for the first time. But
                                                                                                                                                                                           Well-known for its affordability, Canadians
      handful of countries appearing in the top bracket         for Vancouver, and Victoria, the warmest city in                  when you live in Canada, you can be sure you’ll
                                                                                                                                                                                           earning an average wage can still afford a good
      for maths, science and reading.                           Canada, averages 9c and rarely dips below zero.                   be heading back.
                                                                                                                                                                                           quality of life. Here are the 10 most affordable
      Canada’s results place them streets ahead of the          Laid-back                                                         The Great Lakes                                          places to live in some in Canada. The cost of living
      US and the UK. Not only that, Canada scored               Canadians are laid-back; the rumours are true.                    A series of interconnected freshwater lakes mainly       is very comparable in Canada to the UK, but your
      highly for equity in achievement based on gender,         They don’t stand on ceremony and will speak to                    located in the upper mid-east section of the             overall purchasing power will be 5.5% better
      social background and significantly if you’re             strangers with ease. New arrivals generally find                  border between North America and Canada.                 according to Numbeo.
      moving to Canada, equity for immigrants too.              it very easy to fit in thanks to the warm welcome                 The lakes connect to the Atlantic Ocean and offer
                                                                                                                                                                                           Also with so much to do in the great outdoors
                                                                on offer. So if you’re coming from a stressful                    beautiful walks, holiday opportunities and fishing.
                                                                                                                                                                                           and a more relaxed way of life, you may find
      Canada is a cultural melting pot                          environment, you’ll love chilling out                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Australia…they call it “the lucky country” and if you’ve ever visited and then
      A third of Canadian students weren’t born in                                                                                What could be better than spending a sunny               yourself needing much less shopping therapy!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              It has really got it all
                                                                with Canadians.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   dreamed of moving to Australia, then you’ll know why. There are many reasons to
      Canada, but have settled in the country having                                                                              afternoon with your family paddling in a
                                                                                                                                                                                           Montreal and French Quebec                                                                                                                                                             move to Australia. It’s an incredibly special place and perhaps due to it’s sheer size,                                                                                                            You can’t find a more beautiful
      migrated from elsewhere. British expats make up           Clean air                                                         Canadian canoe with the spectacular North
                                                                                                                                                                                           Montreal is a wonderful city; it’s true that most                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         or diverse landscape as you
      a good proportion of migrants but others come             It’s official! Canadians breathe some of the                      American wilderness as a backdrop?                                                                                                                                                                                                              it’s one of the most diverse and exciting countries in the world when it comes to
                                                                                                                                                                                           people there speak French but the majority also                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           will in Australia. It’s truly got
      from America, Asia, Australia and various parts           cleanest air on this planet. A report by The Fraser                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               landscapes, flora and fauna.
                                                                                                                                  Magnificent Wildlife                                     speak good English too. However, if you want to                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           it all. There are snow-capped
      of Europe.                                                Institute recently ranked Canada 9th out of the                   From bobcats to bison and from beavers to bears,         live there it’s a good idea to learn French as being                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      mountains if you know where
                                                                33 richest and cleanest countries on the planet. If               Canada really does have it all. There are amazing        bilingual is expected. The history, architecture,                                                                                                                                      It’s a country which prides itself on being fair and on giving everyone “a fair go”.                                                                                                               to look, desert-like bush
      The result is a wonderfully rich cultural experience
      which is evident in the cuisine, the fashion and
                                                                you’re thinking of emigrating to Canada from the
                                                                UK, this has to be one of the top draws.
                                                                                                                                  wild animals and birds to be seen across this
                                                                                                                                  vast country and what you see will differ from
                                                                                                                                                                                           food and culture in Montreal is unforgettable.                                                                                                                                         That’s because of the way in which it was settled so many years ago. With some
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  of its earliest migrants being people with criminal records, it was thought essential
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Here is our                      wilderness, stunning beaches
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     and amazing forests.
      the art of Canada. This vibrant cultural mixture
      ensures that children growing up in Canada have                                                                             province to province.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           that everyone should be judged by their current conduct and given a fair crack                                                                                    summary                          What’s more Australia takes it
                                                                Canada is huge. Seriously huge.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    of why you
      very broad minds and a good knowledge of the                                                                                Canada is a creative hub                                                                                                                                                                                                                        of the whip. This attitude has paid off and now, Australia is famous for the great
                                                                                                                                                                                             Source: Article by Liam Witham at https://blog.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         environmental custodianship
      world around them.                                        It’s the second largest country in the                            It really is a place where the arts thrive. You                                                                                                                                                                                                 humour and the sporting prowess of its people and of course, for its stunning                                                                                                                      very seriously, no matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    should relocate
                                                                                                                                                                                             pssremovals.com/reasons-to-move-to-canada/
                                                                world next to Russia and there are only                           only need to look at how many of Hollywood’s                                                                                                                                                                                                    scenery. If you’ve dreamed of moving down under, then it’s probably time to look                                                                                                                   whether it’s recycling, cutting
                                                                                                                                  brightest and best are Canadian to see how much                                                                                                                                                                                                 at some of the most important and relevant reasons to make the move                                                                                                                                down on plastics or restoring
                                                                36.71 million people living there.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  to Australia!                                                                                                                                                     to Australia                     the Great Barrier Reef.

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                                                                                                                                    The Australian economy is very healthy and as                                                                                                                                                                                                    Familiar culture and language!
                                                                                                                                    of 2017. In 2018 it overtook Switzerland and it
                                                                                                                                    became the country with the largest median
                                                                                                                                    wealth per adult.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Top-notch health service

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Contrary to popular belief, there is some
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             government support for people in receiving health
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             care. Some treatments must be paid for but there
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             are many excellent health plans for families which
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             certainly won’t break the bank and if you earn
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 What do we mean when                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        under a certain amount, you qualify for a lot of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 we speak of the great job                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   assistance. But having said that, private medical
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 opportunities in Australia?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 insurance such as that found here, is very cost
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Most particularly, we’re talking                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            effective which gives you access to some of the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 about the higher pay, shorter                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               best health care in the world.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 hours and skills shortages in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 particular areas which are just                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             As mentioned previously, it’s very easy to get a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 crying out for well qualified                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               doctor’s appointment too!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 British people to come out
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 and fill.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Multicultural society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Australia was settled by Europeans a long time       Today, Australia is home to a very diverse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             ago now and once the first Brits had arrived,        group of people and it’s got one of the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             they were swiftly followed by Germans, Dutch,        liveliest festival cultures in the world as a result
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Italians and Greeks. Now many people from            of that.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             China, India and other parts of Asia migrate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             to Australia too. These cultures have melded
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             together and created the wonderfully rich
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Australian culture we know and love today and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             as the country has grown, we’ve seen more
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             cultures arrive and settle.

   The quality of life
   This is a phrase we often hear bandied about when people are looking at the benefits of living in
   Australia, most especially by British expats. But what do they actually mean when they wax lyrical                                                                                                                                                         A family friendly environment with great opportunities for children
   about the quality of life in Australia?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Australian kids benefit enormously from the outdoor lifestyle. There are tonnes of sporting and arts-                  Many people worry about emigrating to Australia          The good news is that thanks to Australia’s status
   Really it’s a combination of things which together make up a fabulous way of living that can’t be                                                                                                                                                          based clubs and one-off activities for them to take part in as well as free or subsidised education and                from the UK for very natural reasons. One of the         as a country of immigration…with newbies arriving
   compared to other countries and which include the weather, the shorter working hours and more                                                                                                                                                              some great schools. The universities in Australia are excellent with students vying to attend them from                biggest concerns is social. People worry about           for centuries, there’s a real culture of welcoming
   public holidays, the higher wages and better-quality food. These are just a few of the many advantages                                                                                                                                                     overseas such is their reputation. What’s more they grow up with a positive and enthusiastic attitude                  leaving family behind and about making                   new arrivals with open arms. You will find people
   which improve your day to day standard of living.                                                                                                                                                                                                          to life – what better reason to move down under?                                                                       new friends.                                             are laid-back, informal and very open to making
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              new friends and acquaintances.

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                                                                                                                                                                                           Sports mad!
      Need more convincing?                                                                                                        Tantalising Tasmania
                                                                                                                                   A hop, skip and a jump away from Australia,             Aussie rules football is the main sport of choice
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Working in partnership
                                                                                                                                   Tasmania or “Tassie” as the Aussies call it, is a       here but there’s plenty of scope for anyone
                                                                                                                                   stunning if isolated island state off Australia’s       interested in cricket, basketball, soccer, netball
      Beaches – so many beautiful beaches!                      Marvellous Melbourne!                                              South coast. It’s well known for its rugged             and track and field. The Aussies LOVE their sports
      There are no fewer than 10,685 beaches in                 Not just the home of Dame Edna Everage but also                    wilderness and breathtaking coastline in addition       and at weekends it’s usual for whole families to                                                                                                                                        We take the stress out of the job search and give you peace of mind that once you
      Australia, many of them outstandingly beautiful           apparently the world’s happiest city! It claimed                   to a chequered but fascinating history as a penal       head off to watch their team play. It fosters a                                                                                                                                          get settled in your new country, you have genuine job options waiting for you.
      and some are barely used. Not only that they are          the title after the results of the Time Out City Life              colony. A perfect weekend getaway.                      great community spirit and kids love it – so expect                                                                                                                                                                     www.canstaff.co.nz
      sandy and the sea is warm. So no matter whether           Index 2018 were released! The whole of Victoria                                                                            to take some friendly banter whenever the Aussies
      you’re into swimming, surfing, sunbathing, beach          (the region in which Melbourne is found) is a                      Stunning flowers and wild animals                       take on the poms!
      volley ball, picnics, BBQs, partying or finding           fascinating and historically interesting area well                 The plants and flowers in Australia are truly jaw
      peace and tranquillity, there is sure to be a beach       worth exploring.                                                   dropping. Huge red and pink frangipanis and             Environment
      for you. If that doesn’t sound like paradise then                                                                            hibiscus, enormous sunflowers and even English          You can’t find a more beautiful or diverse
      we don’t know what does!                                  It’s not as expensive as you might think                           favourites like roses and hollyhocks do well in         landscape as you will in Australia. It’s truly
                                                                Moving to Australia from the UK isn’t nearly as                    Australia. It makes for some very colourful and         got it all. There are snow-capped mountains
      Fulfilling a lifelong dream                               expensive as you may previously have assumed.                                                                              if you know where to look, desert-like bush                                                                                                                                                Our partners offer professionals that measure          Have peace of mind that if anything goes wrong
                                                                                                                                   beautiful gardens!
      If migrating to Australia has been your life-             Some things may cost more but if you live in the                                                                           wilderness, stunning beaches and amazing                                                                                                                                                 the exchange rate to ensure you get the most out        during your settlement into your new country, that
      long dream then there’s no point whatsoever               suburbs it’s much cheaper and many outdoor                         Depending on where you live, it’s not that              forests. What’s more Australia takes it                                                                                                                                                             of your hard earned cash.                           you and your family will be covered.
      in putting it off a moment longer. It’s not as            activities are free! Removals and shipping costs to                unusual to see the odd koala or kangaroo.               environmental custodianship very seriously, no                                                                                                                                                         halofinancial.com                                            bupa.co.uk
      expensive as you might imagine; it’s easier to            Australia are surprisingly reasonable too.                         Kookaburras and stunning rosella parrots are            matter whether it’s recycling, cutting down on
      arrange than you think and once you do it, you                                                                               everyday sights. In fact, 80% of Australia’s            plastics or restoring the Great Barrier Reef.
      won’t look back.                                          Sunshine all year round                                            animals are unique to Australia. So no matter
                                                                One of the biggest advantages of living in                         how long you live in Australia, you’ll never lose       Walking or rambling is a popular pastime here
      People spend so some much time and energy                 Australia is that it gets around 3000 hours of                     the wonder and excitement of spotting all the           because there’s so much to see and you’re sure to                                                                                                                                       REMAX are a team of real estate agents who work          We have a wealth of experience and provide the
      thinking about migrating to Australia and all the         sunshine per year as opposed to the UK which                       unique and exotic wildlife.                             find hidden wonders no matter where you choose                                                                                                                                            alongside you and your family to secure a new           right advice first time for all your visa needs.
      benefits of living there but it’s natural to still have   sees on average just 1493 per year. Sunshine is                                                                            to live.                                                                                                                                                                                      home in the country you relocate to.                       heartlandimmigration.co.nz
      doubts. If you’ve had a lifelong urge to move to                                                                             Also spiders and snakes are nowhere near as
                                                                vital to our well-being, happiness and health!                                                                             Laid-back lifestyle                                                                                                                                                                                   relocateontario.com
      Australia that just won’t seem to go away, then                                                                              prevalent as you might imagine – especially in
                                                                You may need to slap on the sunscreen but at                                                                               Australians pride themselves on their chilled-out,
      maybe now it’s time to do something about it.                                                                                urban areas, so “no worries, mate!”
                                                                least you won’t have to worry about the winter                                                                             laid-back personalities and for good reason! It
      You can always move back after a few years and            blues or a shortage of vitamin D!                                  Clean streets                                           lends them a wonderfully friendly and fun air. It’s
      have the satisfaction that you gave it a good try,                                                                           You see far less rubbish on the streets in Australia.   easy to make friends here because nobody stands
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      but the overwhelming feedback we get from                                                                                    People love the outdoors and really care for the        on ceremony.
                                                                Australia is a country which has a much smaller
      customers is that they had wished they had done                                                                              environment and this is demonstrated by the
                                                                population and yet an awful lot more space; this                                                                           More than 500 national parks                                                                                                                                                                We provide fast and effective advice to each          Have peace of mind that your pension will travel
      it sooner!                                                                                                                   absence of litter in most areas.
                                                                means that land is much more affordable than                                                                               What? 500? Yes! That’s right, more than 500                                                                                                                                                 and every individual relative to your current         with you to the country that you relocate to and
      The beautiful Gold Coast                                  anywhere in the UK. In Australia it’s possible to                  Some of the finest universities                         national parks! The land here is enormous and                                                                                                                                                        citizenship or visa status.                  there ready for you in anticipation of retirement.
      A stunning region of Australia with a beautiful           purchase a block of land for a very affordable                     Melbourne and Sydney universities both rank             much of the most incredible masses have been                                                                                                                                                      canadianvisaspecialists.com                                pensiontransfers.co.nz
      subtropical climate, masses of amazing wildlife           price and then to build your own family home to                    highly on various polls and the general state of        protected with national park status. This of course
      and some of the world’s most beautiful beaches!           your personal specifications.                                      university education in Australia is excellent with     preserves and protects them and allows future
      If you’re looking for sun, sea and surf then this is                                                                         a wide choice for would-be students across the          generations to enjoy them.
                                                                The freedom which this affords families is not
      the place for you.                                                                                                           country.
                                                                to be underestimated; many people include a                                                                                Some of the most notable include The Grampians
      Spectacular Sydney!                                       “Granny Flat” in their design, enabling future                     Space!                                                  in Victoria, The Royal National Park just South of
      If you’ve ever asked yourself the question                living arrangements some flexibility. You can be                   You won’t believe how much space there is here.         Sydney and the Ikara Flinders Ranges in South                                                                                                                                                                            We offer services to relocate your beloved pet to
      “Why live in Australia” Sydney probably provides          more certain of a home to suit more than one                       If you’re used to the crowded streets of a UK           Australia.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 whatever country you decide to move plus
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                               WHY CHOOSE AGRI TRAINING?                                                                                                                 QUALIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION

                               ELITE EDUCATION CREATES ELITE INDUSTRY
                                                                                                                                                                          AGRI TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS OPTIONS
                                                                                                                                                                         Diploma in Agriculture - Approximately 2 years
                               New Zealand has a world class agriculture industry and a reputation
                                                                                                                                                                         Diploma in Agricultural Business Management - Approximately 18 months
                               to match. Agri Training develops innovative thinkers who have the
                               practical skills to be part of the solutions being carved out across                                                                      Specialised Strands in Arable, Sheep & Beef, Dairy and Deer.
                               the agricultural industry that are in such high demand.

                               LEARN AND EARN                                                                                                                          LEADERSHIP TEAM
                                                                                                                                                                        Greg Barnaby                                                    Paul Drury
                               On Farm Experience                                               INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE                                                GENERAL MANAGER                                                 HEAD OF TEACHING

                               Agri Training is perfectly placed to help you play                                                                                       Greg’s career history includes                                  Born in Mid Canterbury,
                               your part in the future of farming by placing                                                                                            management in a corporate                                       Paul began his career in
employers                      you with inspiring and elite employers. This is a         INDUSTRY EXPERIENCED EDUCATORS                                                 environment across the banking                                  agriculture working on
                               tailor-made skills-based programme that will                                                                                             and brewing industries, and with                                a Fresian stud before
                                                                                         Our Educators have demonstrated significant
                                                                                                                                                                        Carter Holt Harvey in horticulture and agriculture.             becoming multi qualified with a Bachelor in
                               provide you with the opportunity to hone your             industry experience and are still active in the
                                                                                                                                                                        This is combined with 20 years of business                      Agriculture Commerce and related Diplomas.
                               practical skills in all key aspects of modern             operation and management of farms and have                                     ownership and management in primary industries                  Paul has worked as a consultant with the NZ
                               farming practices whilst earning at the same time.        a range of on and off farm diversifications.                                   including dairy farming across the South Island.                Dairy Board. His teaching career includes: writing
                                                                                         This enables the provision of a professional,                                  This, along with experience in practical assessment             course material for the Lincoln, Taratahi, Open
                                                                                         well-rounded learning environment for students.                                and skills based training will see Greg continue to             Polytech, Hawkes Bay Polytech and managing
                               FARM AND BOOK LIFE                                        Agri Training are equipped with the skills and                                 lead Agri Training into the future as a world class             the Francis Douglas farm, teaching students farm
                                                                                         technology required to ensure their teaching                                   education provider.                                             management, along with curriculum delivery.
                                Agri Training’s education is driven by a                 methods are suitable for today’s students.                                     Contact: greg@agritraining.co.nz                                Contact: paul@agritraining.co.nz
                                combination of learning platforms including; an
                                extensive residential programme, on farm and self        SUPPORTING YOU TO BE YOUR                                                      ADVISORY BOARD – ENSURING ADVICE FROM THE BEST PEOPLE IN THE INDUSTRY
                                directed learning, classroom tuition, mentors, and
                                                                                         BEST – PASTORAL CARE                                                           Agri Training’s Advisory Board brings together a group of industry focused individuals who all share
                                discussion groups.
                                                                                         Students are at the heart of everything we                                     a genuine interest and passion for the primary industry. The board is driven by a desire to see world
                                                                                         do and we ensure that they have a positive                                     class vocational training and achieve positive educational outcomes for the primary sector. They provide
                                                                                         experience during their programme and                                          guidance to ensure effective and rewarding outcomes are achieved that are beneficial to the success of
                               WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH                                                                                                                   the long-term primary industry in New Zealand.
ponsibilities                  THE WORLD’S BEST                                          employment. Our dedicated student advice
                                                                                         and support network is committed to looking
                                                                                         after students physically, mentally and
                               City and Guilds                                           emotionally throughout their journey.
                               City and Guilds have a globally recognised                                                                                              FACILITIES
                               reputation in delivering world class qualifications.      APPLY NOW!
                               Agri Training’s partnership with City & Guilds                                                                                           After 70 years of contributing to agricultural research,
                                                                                         If you are looking for a world-class qualification
                               means the quality of the training platform is                                                                                            the Winchmore Research Station is now home to Agri Training’s
                                                                                         where you can learn and earn with Agri Training’s
                               unmatched in vocational training across the                                                                                              offices and educational facility. The next generation of
                                                                                         accredited farmers, or if you want your
                               primary industries in New Zealand.                                                                                                       leaders will be developed through the facility to build on
                                                                                         career experience formalised with an industry
                                                                                         recognised qualification, then apply now so you                                New Zealand’s rich agriculture history for the next 70 years.
                               140 Years of experience in vocational education has
                               resulted in working with 10,000 centres worldwide         can reach your full potential.
                               and offering 2300 qualifications. Two million
                               individuals trust City and Guilds with their futures      Start your farming future now!
                                                                                                                                                                         Elite Education            A World Class Learning Environment           Strengthen Primary Industries
                               and the brand is recognised by 99% of employers.

                                                                                                                                                                         Agri Training Winchmore Facility                Agri Training Head Office
                                                                                                                                                                         670 Dromore Methven Road, Winchmore 7772        P.O Box 11180, Sockburn
                                                                                                                                                                         +64 (3) 307 4277                                Christchurch 8443
                                                                        AGRI TRAINING                                                                                    info@agritraining.co.nz                         www.agritraining.co.nz
                                                                                                                                                                         www.agritraining.co.nz

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AGRI TRAINING Scholarships                                                                              WHY CHOOSE AGRI TRAINING?
                                                                                                                                                                                                             2020
                                                                                                                                                                                                      SCHOLARSHIPS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 AVAILABLE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                APPLY NOW

                                                                                                                   Desired by progressive employers                            Ready for key responsibilities

   SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE                                                                                                 Educated to the highest standards                           A love of Primary Industries

Each year Agri Training awards three
                                                                                                                               Focused on long term careers                                  Future company and community leaders
promising students’ scholarships. If you’re
passionate about starting your career in
the agriculture industry apply now.                         How to apply
Agri Training’s Elite Scholarship                           Students need to complete an                        INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE                                    AGRI TRAINING QUALIFICATION OPTIONS
This is our elite scholarship awarded to                    application form and prepare a
students that can demonstrate leadership                                                                     WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH THE WORLD’S BEST.
                                                            700 - 1000 word submission                       Agri Training has partnered with City & Guilds to create
                                                                                                                                                                            AGRI TRAINING CITY & GUILDS QUALIFICATION
qualities, by being passionate, innovative                  outlining how they hope to                       an internationally recognised agricultural programme
                                                                                                                                                                            Diploma in Agriculture -
                                                                                                                                                                            Approximately 18 months - 2 years
and ambitious. This graduate will be part                   contribute to the primary sector.                to serve primary industries.
                                                                                                                                                                            Diploma in Agricultural Business Management -
of the future solutions that will drive New                                                                  We offer two diplomas starting with a Diploma in               Approximately 18 months
Zealand’s primary industries.                               Application to be emailed to:                    Agriculture, and additionally a Diploma in Agricultural
                                                                                                                                                                            Specialisation Strands in Arable, Dairy, Sheep & Beef, Deer.
                                                            info@agritraining.co.nz                          Business Management. Students can specialise in areas
Our offer provides:                                                                                          of sheep & beef, and deer, arable, and dairy production.
• Full fees for your Residential Programme                  Applications close: 10th of January              With City & Guilds’ standards and Agri Training’s holistic
                                                            Forms and T&Cs are available at:                 approach we’re developing the highest quality graduates        FACILITIES
• Full fees for your Diploma in Agriculture
                                                            www.agritraining.co.nz                           to become future company and community leaders.
Valued at $16,995                                                                                            EARN AND LEARN                                                 After over 70 years
                                                                                                             Agri Training is perfectly placed to help you play your        of contributing to
Agri Training’s Future Leaders Scholarship                                                                   part in the future of farming by matching you with             agricultural research,
Our offer provides:                                                                   INVEST                 inspiring and elite employers. This is a tailor-made
                                                                                                             skills-based programme that will provide you with the
                                                                                                                                                                            the Winchmore
                                                                                                                                                                            Research Station is now
• $1,000 towards your Residential Programme                                          IN YOUR                 opportunity to hone your practical skills in all key aspects
                                                                                                             of modern farming practices including; arable, animal
                                                                                                                                                                            home to Agri Training’s offices and educational facility.
                                                                                                                                                                            The next generation of leaders will be developed through
• $5,000 towards your Diploma in Agriculture
                                                                                      FUTURE                 husbandry and science, as well as farm machinery,
                                                                                                             administration, finance and farm management.
                                                                                                                                                                            the facility to build on New Zealand’s rich agriculture
                                                                                                                                                                            history for the next 70 years.

                          Agri Training Winchmore Facility
                                                                                                                       Elite Education       A World Class Learning Environment            Strengthen Primary Industries
                          670 Dromore Methven Road, Winchmore 7772
                          +64 (3) 307 4277                                                                   Agri Training Winchmore Facility                  CONTACT GREG ON:
                          info@agritraining.co.nz                                                            670 Dromore Methven Road Winchmore 7772
                          www.agritraining.co.nz                                                             +64 (0) 3 307 4277                                +64 (0) 3 307 4277
                                                                                                             info@agritraining.co.nz www.agritraining.co.nz    greg@agritraining.co.nz

      WHY CHOOSE AGRI TRAINING?
                                                                                                     INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE

                                                     Educated to the highest standards            WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH THE
                                                                                                  WORLD’S BEST.                                                                    TRAINEE OPPORTUNITIES
                                                                                                  City and Guilds has a globally recognised
                                                        Focused on long term careers              reputation in delivering world class qualifications.                            • Sheep & Cropping Farm, Methven
                                                                                                  Agri Training’s partnership with City & Guilds
                                                                                                  means the quality of the training platform is                                   • Sheep & Cropping Farm, Wakanui
                                                                                                  unmatched in vocational training across the
                                                                                                  primary industries in New Zealand.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cropping & Potato Production, Rakaia
                                                                                                  140 Years of experience in vocational education
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Horticulture/Arable, Rakaia
                                                            Desired by progressive employers
                                                                                                  has resulted in working with 10,000 centres
                                                                                                  worldwide and offering 2300 qualifications.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 800 cows, Methven
                                                                                                  Two million individuals trust City and Guilds with
                                                                                                  their futures and the brand is recognised by 99%
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 600 cows, South Canterbury
                                                            Ready for key responsibilities        of employers.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sheep Milking, Selwyn
                                                                                                  EARN AND LEARN
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sheep & Beef Farm, North Canterbury
                                                      A love of Primary Industries                Agri Training is perfectly placed to help you play
                                                                                                  your part in the future of farming by matching
                                                                                                  you with inspiring and elite employers. This is a
                                                                                                  tailor-made skills-based programme that will
                                              Future company and community leaders                provide you with the opportunity to hone your
                                                                                                  practical skills in all key aspects of modern farming
                                                                                                  practices including; arable, animal husbandry and
                                                                                                  science, as well as farm machinery, administration,
                                                                                                  finance and farm management.
 Agritraining Winchmore Facility                 CONTACT GREG ON:                     INVEST
 670 Dromore Methven Road Winchmore 7772
 +64 (0) 3 307 4277
                                                 +64 (0) 3 307 4277
                                                                                     IN YOUR                                                                                                        CONTACT GREG ON: 03 307 4277
 info@agritraining.co.nz
 www.agritraining.co.nz                          greg@agritraining.co.nz              FUTURE                                                                                               or register your interest info@agritraining.co.nz

                                                       OPEN DAY INVITATION
                                    Agri Training are proud to announce the official opening of our new
                                     training facility and we would like to formally invite you to join us.
                                      Come and learn more about our Diplomas in Agriculture &
    INVEST                                           Agricultural Business Management.                                                                                                                                                     Elite Education
                                                                                                                                                                        Open Day                                                  INVEST   Diploma in Agriculture
   IN YOUR
    FUTURE                                                   13 DECEMBER 2019                                                                                           schedule
                                                                                                                                                              12.00pm Open Day begins
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 IN YOUR
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  FUTURE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Diploma in Agricultural Business Mgt.
                                           12pm - 4pm (BBQ and refreshments provided)                                                                         12.30pm Official Opening                                                        GREG BARNABY
                                                      Venue: 670 Dromore Methven Road, Winchmore                                                               4.00pm Conclusion                                                           +64 (0) 27 364 8413
                                                                     (former Winchmore Research Station)                                                                                                                                   greg@agritraining.co.nz
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            www.agritraining.co.nz
                                                                     www.agritraining.co.nz

                                                                                                                              WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH                                                      EARN AND LEARN
                                                                                                                              THE WORLD’S BEST.
                                                                                                                Agri Training has partnered with City                                               Agri Training is perfectly placed to
                                                                                                               & Guilds to create an internationally                                                help you play your part in the future
                                                                                                             recognised agricultural programme to                                                   of farming by matching you with
                                                                                                    serve primary industries. We offer two diplomas                                                 inspiring and elite employers. This is
WHY CHOOSE                                                                                          starting with a Diploma in Agriculture, and                                                     a tailor-made skills-based programme
AGRI TRAINING?                                                                                      additionally a Diploma in Agricultural Business                                                 that will provide you with the
                                                                                                    Management. Students can specialise in areas                                                    opportunity to hone your practical
                                                                                                    of sheep & beef, and deer, arable, and dairy                                                    skills in all key aspects of modern
CONTACT GREG ON:                                                                                    production. With City & Guilds’ standards and                                                   farming practices including; arable,
                                                          Educated to the                           Agri Training’s holistic approach we’re developing                                              animal husbandry and science, as well            APPLY NOW FOR
+64 (0) 3 307 4277                                                                                  the highest quality graduates to become future                                                  as farm machinery, administration,
greg@agritraining.co.nz                                   highest standards                         company and community leaders.                                                                  finance and farm management.                     2020 SCHOLARSHIPS

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