New Zealand

One of our clients described New Zealand as "the nearest place to paradise" and it's easy to see why. Similar in size to Britain, its population of just 4 million is less than you'd find crowded into one of our big cities.

Outstandingly beautiful, New Zealand offers alpine ranges, deep rainforests, sun-drenched beaches and a choice of climate from mild to subtropical. This rich and diverse natural heritage is treasured, with a third of the land being protected by the Department of Conservation.

It's true to say that the pace of life is less frantic in New Zealand, but this is certainly a progressive nation. Great importance is attached to education, social security, the environment and sensitive government. New Zealand has also embraced and invested in the high technology industries of the future, being ideally placed with the Pacific Rim economies. Although the government has a positive attitude to immigration, numbers are restricted in view of the small population.