Introduction to New Zealand 2012

Geographical location: Oceania

Time zone: East 12 Time Zone

Area: 268,000 square kilometers

Population: 4.28 million

Population density: 15.229 people/square kilometer (204th among countries and regions in the world)

Major cities: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

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1. Global residence. In 2010, the United Nations Development Program rated New Zealand residents' comprehensive quality of life (Human Development Index, including income, education, health care and other factors) as third in the world. Auckland was the fourth most liveable city in the world in 2010 (the top three were Switzerland and Canada). New Zealand is spring-like all year round, with truly warm winters and cool summers. Auckland's summer temperatures generally do not exceed 25 degrees and winters do not fall below 10 degrees (during the day).

2. Safe living environment. All races in New Zealand live together peacefully and there is little discrimination. The society is leisurely and stable, the air is fresh, the environment is beautiful, the food is produced naturally, and you can eat with confidence.

3. Appropriate cost of living. New Zealand’s housing prices are far lower than those in big cities in China. The national average housing price (villa) is about 2 million yuan. Small and medium-sized yachts cost 500,000-1.5 million yuan, and luxury cars are only half the price in China. Other living expenses are also very reasonable.

4. Fair business environment. In 2010, the World Bank ranked New Zealand's business environment third in the world (Singapore first and Hong Kong second). In 2010, New Zealand's government tied for first place in the world with Norway and Denmark; its economic freedom ranked third in the world, second only to Hong Kong and the United States.

5. First-class education system. New Zealand's primary and secondary schools are 13 years of compulsory British-style education, and children of residents (including non-permanent residents) and holders of work visas and long-term business visas for entrepreneurial immigrants can attend school for free. Higher education is also of world standard, with the University of Auckland ranking on par with Tsinghua University. Two of the top ten universities in the world are from New Zealand (John Hood, President of the University of Oxford, and Malcolm Grant, President of University College London).

6. Sound social security system. All people enjoy free medical care (including during the period of entrepreneurial immigration), and everyone is equal before benefits. Loans (tuition fees and living expenses) are available for university courses, and there is no time limit for receiving unemployment benefits. For those who retire at the age of 65, pension payments are uniform across the country.

7. An investment paradise. Among all developed countries, New Zealand has no capital gains tax, stamp duty or deed tax on real estate transactions. It is a true investment paradise.

8. Loose tax environment. Corporate income tax is 28%, and personal income tax is 12.5%-33%. New Zealand's taxation and enforcement are much more relaxed than those in the United States and Canada. If you are not a tax resident, you do not need to pay tax. Even if you have lived in New Zealand for a long time, there are a variety of tax benefits and tax avoidance arrangements.

9. Plenty of outdoor activities. Everything from surfing, fishing, windsurfing, to mountaineering and skiing. Auckland has a population of 1.35 million, has 24 large country parks, 38 golf courses, and 30,000 large and small boats.