PinoyKiwi Forum

I remember before how hubby and I painstakingly combed through the internet to find out about everything to help us start out here in New Zealand. Most of the information were at least 5 years old. There really wasn't much that we found and thus, I've taken the popular Ka Uro's pages to heart.

We were fortunate to have dealt with a reliable immigration adviser. They really took care of the visa process. We just focused on securing the proper documents. And, as part of their service, they have directed us towards the right resources from authorised clinics to migrant services here in Auckland. I arrived in Auckland with just enough information that has helped me succeed in my job search visa, securing my family and in acquiring our residency status. It was a very expensive experience but it was all worth it.

Recently, I chanced upon a forum called PinoyKiwi. It's been up for 3 years and have recently just celebrated their anniversary with a get together in Auckland. I noticed that a good number of members hailed from Singapore. It was organised and up to date. They even have a schedule for a daily live chat. The moderators and active members do provide well researched information. Success stories and other experiences are also shared. There were plenty of comments/ advise on how to be cautious with dubious actions/ fees of agencies. Folks who raised a question are often directed to facts, apart from personal opinions. And it's good to see constructive conversations in the thread, which was good so as to avoid wasting people's time.

It's nice to see how the efforts being put into this by these young and intelligent volunteers comes from the pay it forward culture of Pinoys here in NZ. Keep it up PinoyKiwi!