Tinto Thomas says Northland is the best place to live and work in the country. Photo / Michael Cunningham
An Indian nurse is calling on foreigners settling in New Zealand to seriously consider living in Northland as it boasts the best lifestyle in the country.
Tinto Thomas, originally from the southern Indian state of Kerala and now working at Whangarei Hospital, said a number of factors such as climate,
low cost of living, friendly people, and a top-class education provider in NorthTec should be considered by migrants.
His comments follow latest figures from Immigration New Zealand that show 21 migrants took advantage of a new government policy to entice new arrivals to Northland.
The policy came into effect on November 1 and boosted the bonus points for skilled migrants applying for residence with a job offer outside Auckland, from 10 to 30 points.
It doubled the points for entrepreneurs planning to set up businesses in the regions under the Entrepreneur Work Visa, from 20 to 40 points.
