Your September 2024 Newsletter

Daylight Savings

As the weather becomes milder, we will enjoy longer daylight hours. In fact at the end of the month Kiwis will turn their clocks forward by one hour, giving us even more daylight in the evenings.

If you are new to this concept, it means that after daylight savings starts, it will stay light outside until around 8:00 or 9:00 p.m. This extra daylight in the evenings is fantastic for outdoor activities, socialising, or just enjoying the longer, warmer days of the season.

If you’re relocating to New Zealand, understanding Te Reo—and Te Ao Māori (the Māori world)—isn’t just a good idea; it’s essential. Māori languistic and cultural influence is the most important thing that distinguishes Aotearoa New Zealand from the rest of the world and the culture, language, and values are deeply intertwined with the identity of our country.
This article will give you some insight: Māori Culture

Increasingly, both Te Reo Māori and Tikanga Māori (Māori cultural traditions) are being integrated into all parts of Kiwi life - from businesses to greetings amongst friends. To truly appreciate and feel at home in NZ, gaining some insight into Te Ao Māori and making yourself open to learning more about it is key.

Resources:

Want to start with some straightforward vocab? Here’s a list of 100 Māori words every New Zealander should know
Tōku Reo, a Māori language learning show for complete beginners a
The Māori Language Commission has a well constructed and beautiful bilingual website regarding the history and revitalisation of te reo Māori. If you’re looking for statistics, news, or resources surrounding the language, this is an excellent starting point.

There are so many online places to learn Māori – via social media accounts, podcasts, apps, video – here is a list of 10 resources for learning at home.

The Mobile Community

One of the benefits of relocating to New Zealand with Mobile Relocation is the ongoing community events and networking opportunities we provide.

On a recent get together some of our clients, and their four legged family members, gathered to explore the bayside village of Devonport in Auckland. Located just 12 mins by ferry from the CBD Devonport was one of the earliest settled areas of Auckland and still maintains a lot of the original charm and character.

It was a lovely Spring day for walking, talking and forging new friendships.

Local Lingo: 'Tramp'

With the months on the way—it is time for 'trampers' to start planning their summer 'tramps.'
In other English-speaking countries, this word might describe a vagrant or someone who lives a nomadic lifestyle.
In New Zealand, to "tramp" is a verb meaning hike or trek—a popular outdoor activity involving long walks in nature, often through rugged and scenic landscapes.
And a person who enjoys tramping is a tramper!

Our country is known for its extensive network of tramping tracks, including famous routes like the Milford Track and the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.