New Zealand is an island nation far away from most places in the world, and therefore quite safe from war and conflict. The people of New Zealand are friendly and we enjoy the benefit of Māori culture. Māori were the original settlers of this country and their culture ('tikanga') has contributed to our reputation for hospitality, caring for the environment and love of music. While things are perfect here, we are still regarded as the least-corrupted country in the world and the scenery is amazing!

This really depends on you. Do you like peace and tranquility? Some of our rural areas are incredibly beautiful and have warm and welcoming communities. If you prefer a big city, we only have a relatively small one to offer, which is Auckland (population 1.7M). Christchurch, our next-largest city, is a lovely place with a network of cycleways and good public transport.