Here’s why Auckland, New Zealand & Vancouver, Canada are so attractive to Expats

According to The Economist, Auckland and Vancouver rank among the world’s most livable cities. New Zealand and Canada also rank very highly in the HSBC 2016 Expat Explorer Survey: New Zealand came second and Canada leaped from sixth in 2015 to third in 2016.

Both countries and cities are clearly very appealing, and consistently so. They have well-developed economies, good public infrastructure and an abundance of wildlife and natural features to enjoy. They also have well-educated populations and reliable healthcare systems.

For expats considering their next move, they both have a great deal to offer. Especially in terms of culture, social life, and health and well-being i.e. things that may not be countable, but which add immense value to life.

Culture in Auckland and Vancouver

Auckland

Something that makes Auckland attractive to expats is their rich sense of culture. According to the 2013 Census, of the overseas-born population in Auckland, 39 percent were born in Asia, and 17 percent were born in the United Kingdom and Ireland, making it a rich mix of people, but a mix which may still offer the Western expat a sense of familiarity.

As well as being influenced by British, Asian, and European custom, the culture is heavily influenced by Māori and Polynesian tradition. In New Zealand, Māori are “tangata whenua”, meaning “people of the land”. The Māori population was estimated kach.howe@gtravelgurus.com

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