Auckland: Landing, Renting and Starting School....

[Highlander]

Looking at schools, you need to have a proof of address. Most say that a tenancy agreement isn't enough and that you need a bill, which they acknowledge could take a month.

How does that work for immigrants then? Do you just give your kids a cheeky month off school?

[Sibble]

I can't help as ds1 was a pre-schooler when we moved here but wanted to acknowledge your post. I did find it difficult though getting any kind of credit, buy a mobile phone and set up bank accounts when we first got here as we technically didn't exist - no credit rating or proof of address as we were living in a motel/serviced apartment. Sounds like the school system may be the same if the school roll is full. Hoping somebody else can shed some light.


BTW If possible I would set up bank accounts before you come, get credit cards if you use them and bring some kind of credit history from home.

[whiteflame]

Hi Highlander! When we moved to NZ (10 yrs ago, so not sure if relevant!), I started school whilst we were still living in a motel. Is it all schools that need proof of address? Maybe the schools are full up these days.

I would second what Sibble says, getting bank credit cards etc set up if possible. I think the first thing we did was to join the library, and the library sent us a letter that was acceptable for proof of address.

Good luck!

[lavenderbongo]

We just needed proof our address - and the tenancy agreement was proof enough. We are in Wellington.

[Highlander]

ooh, library card, top idea.

DH might be invited down soon, so I'll get him to do the bank a/c thing.

cheers!