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Everything you need to move to, rent in and enjoy Auckland as a Brit, and how it fits with your UK tax, pension, money and paperwork.

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Official Britain

British Consulate General Auckland

The UK's consulate in Auckland: consular help for British nationals and trade; public access by appointment only

Level 17, 151 Queen Street, Auckland 1142

Website · Map

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Auckland Partners

Katharina Bergauer, innsicht

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The inner move

A move abroad changes more than your postcode. Katharina Bergauer (innsicht) supports individuals, couples and families before the move and until everyone feels at home. Online, in English or German.

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Learn the language

Get to grips with the language where you live, keep the kids' English sharp or prep for an exam. Live online lessons with qualified teachers since 1991: English and the main world languages, 1:1 or in small groups, for adults, kids and household staff.

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Guides for life in Auckland

Basics

Cost of living in Auckland: how it compares with London and the rest of the UK

Auckland rent comes in well under London's but above the UK average, the weekly bus fare is capped and the supermarket will make you wince. Here's what it costs, in dollars and pounds.

Basics

IRD number, bank account and your first month in New Zealand: the Brit's checklist

Get the IRD number and the bank account sorted and almost everything else in your first month falls into place. Here's the order to do it in, and what to sort before you fly.

Basics

Floods, cyclones and earthquakes in Auckland: what Brits need to know and how to prepare

Auckland is calmer underfoot than Wellington, but the 2023 floods showed what heavy rain can do. Here's the real risk, how alerts reach you and how to get your home ready.

Basics

Languages and your family in Auckland: te reo Māori at school and in daily life

Your kids will come home saying kia ora, singing waiata and counting in te reo. Here's how much Māori they'll meet at school in Auckland, and how to keep up yourself.

Money and work

New Zealand taxes for Brits: residence, the UK treaty and your frozen State Pension

New Zealand taxes you as a resident almost from day one, but gives new migrants four years off tax on most foreign income. Here's how it fits with HMRC, and why your State Pension stops rising.

Money and work

Banking in New Zealand as a Brit: IRD number first, then the account

In New Zealand the IRD number comes before the bank account, not after. Here's the order to do things in, what the banks check and why your UK account is worth keeping.

Money and work

The frozen UK State Pension in New Zealand: why NZ Super softens the blow, and when it doesn't

Your UK State Pension won't rise in New Zealand, but NZ Super deducts it dollar for dollar anyway. Here's who actually loses out from the freeze, and who barely notices.

Money and work

KiwiSaver, the FIF rules and your UK pensions: a guide for Brits in Auckland

KiwiSaver is easy. Your UK pensions and ISAs are where New Zealand's tax rules bite. Here's how the two systems fit, and why transfers need regulated advice.

Home

Renting in Auckland: suburbs, bonds and the rules that protect you

Auckland rents are quoted by the week, bonds are capped at four weeks and letting fees are banned. Here's where Brits live, what it costs and how to avoid getting stung.

Home

Buying a home in New Zealand: the foreign buyer ban, the exemptions and when Brits can buy

A British passport doesn't get you a house in Auckland. A residence visa and a year living here usually does. Here's how the foreign buyer ban works and the ways round it.

Moving and visas

Moving to Auckland as a Brit: the visa and residence routes that actually work

Brits get a head start in New Zealand: six-month visits, a working holiday up to 35 and dual citizenship allowed. Here's which visa fits you and what to sort first.

Moving and visas

Skilled Migrant and Accredited Employer visas: how Brits get to work, and stay, in New Zealand

Most Brits who move to Auckland for work start on the Accredited Employer Work Visa and switch to residence later. Here's how the AEWV, the points and the Green List fit together.

Moving and visas

New Zealand's working holiday visa for Brits: up to 35 and up to three years

Since the UK–New Zealand trade deal, Brits can take a working holiday in New Zealand up to age 35 and stay for up to three years. Here's how the visa works.

Moving and visas

Residence and New Zealand citizenship: from resident visa to a Kiwi passport

A resident visa isn't quite permanent until its travel conditions are sorted. Here's how Brits go from resident to permanent resident to Kiwi citizen, and keep the British passport.

Health

Healthcare in Auckland: the UK agreement, the two-year rule and private cover

The UK agreement only covers urgent care on a temporary stay. Full public healthcare needs residence or a two-year work visa. Here's how it works in Auckland, and what it costs.

Schools and study

Schools in Auckland: Cambridge A levels, state school zones and fees

There's no British international school in Auckland, but several schools teach Cambridge IGCSEs and A levels, and children of work visa holders can usually go to state school free.

Getting around

Driving in New Zealand on a UK licence, and getting around Auckland

Arrive from 1 November 2026 and you get 12 months on your UK licence, not 18. Converting is easy with no test for most Brits. Plus AT HOP, fare caps and the new City Rail Link.

Community

British life in Auckland: pies, the footie at 4am and finding your people

Auckland feels familiar to Brits, from the street names to the pies, but the footie kicks off before dawn and Christmas is a beach day. Here's where to find a pint, a match and your people.

Community

Rugby, Kiwi culture and te reo: a Brit's guide to fitting in in Auckland

Kiwis are friendly, funny and very like us, until they aren't. Rugby, te reo Māori and a few unwritten rules explain most of the gap. Here's the cheat sheet.

Going out

British food in Auckland: Sunday roasts, pub footie at 4am and where to buy Hobnobs

A weekend roast on the Viaduct, shepherd's pie in Sandringham, Liverpool games in Parnell and two British grocers on the North Shore. Plus why Kiwi Marmite isn't your Marmite.

Going out

Nightlife in Auckland: K Road, Ponsonby and a 4am last orders

From K Road dives to Ponsonby wine bars and gigs at the Powerstation, here's where Brits go out in Auckland, how late it stays open and how to get home.

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Britain in Auckland

Free listings we choose and check: the British mission, clubs, party groups, sport, schools, pubs, shops and churches. Every entry checked on its own or an official 2025–2026 page (2026-11); listings are not paid. Tell us on WhatsApp if something has changed.

Official Britain

British Consulate General Auckland

The UK's consulate in Auckland: consular help for British nationals and trade; public access by appointment only

Level 17, 151 Queen Street, Auckland 1142

Website · Map

British Council New Zealand

The UK's cultural relations body in New Zealand: arts, education and English exams; enquiries by online form

Level 17, 151 Queen Street, Auckland 1010

Website · Map

Department for Business and Trade New Zealand

UK government trade office based at the British Consulate-General, helping UK exporters and investors in New Zealand

British Consulate-General, Level 17, 151 Queen Street, Auckland 1010

Website · Map · +64 9 303 2973 · trade_enquiries.auckland@fco.gov.uk · X

Party groups abroad

Listed side by side, in alphabetical order. We don't favour any party.

Conservatives Abroad

The Conservative Party's organisation for members and supporters living abroad, including in New Zealand

Website

Labour International – Asia-Pacific branch

Asia-Pacific branch of the Labour Party's organisation for members abroad, serving members and supporters in the Asia-Pacific region, including New Zealand

Website

Lib Dems Overseas

Non-European branch of the Liberal Democrats' organisation for members abroad, serving members and supporters in countries outside Europe, including New Zealand

Website

Sport

Cornwall Cricket Club

Large Auckland cricket club at Cornwall Park with junior, youth, women's, men's and midweek business-house cricket

Cornwall Park, 211 Greenlane Road West, Greenlane, Auckland 1061

Website · Map · generalmanager@cornwallcricket.co.nz

Schools and universities

School

ACG Parnell College

Co-ed, Years 0–13: Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary, then Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A levels; on-site preschool

2 Titoki Street, Parnell, Auckland 1052

Website · Map · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube

School

ACG Sunderland

Co-ed, Years 1–13 in West Auckland: Cambridge pathway from Year 1 to IGCSE (Year 11) and AS/A levels (Years 12–13)

6 Waipareira Avenue, Henderson, Auckland 0610

Website · Map · Facebook · YouTube

School

ACG Strathallan

Co-ed, Years 0–13 in South Auckland: Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE and AS/A levels

50 Hayfield Way, Karaka, Auckland 2113

Website · Map · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube

School

King's College

Independent secondary school (boys and girls); senior pupils choose Cambridge International (CIE) or NCEA

41 Golf Avenue, Otahuhu, Auckland 1062

Website · Map · +64 9 276 0600 · Facebook · Instagram · X · LinkedIn

School

Pinehurst School

Independent co-ed school on the North Shore, Years 1–13: Cambridge curriculum throughout, IGCSE then AS and A levels

Website · Map · 09 414 0960 · Facebook · Instagram · LinkedIn

School

Macleans College

State co-ed secondary, Years 9–13; offers a Cambridge International (CIE) qualification pathway

Website · Map · Facebook · LinkedIn

School

Avondale College

State co-ed secondary, Years 9–13, offering Cambridge (CAIE) courses alongside NCEA

Victor Street, Avondale, Auckland 1026

Website · Map · +64 9 828 7024 · Facebook · Instagram · X

Pubs and restaurants

Our guide to British food, shops and pubs in Auckland

Pub

The Fox

London-style pub on the Viaduct showing rugby, FA and UEFA football; steak and ale pies, shepherd's pie; Liverpool supporters' haunt

85/87 Customs Street West, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010

Website · Map · 09 553 4995 · thefox@gsh.co.nz

Pub

Lord Kitchener

British pub in Sandringham Village known for football viewing; British-inspired menu with fish and chips and pot pie

6 Kitchener Road, Sandringham Village, Auckland

Website · Map · 09 815 1933 · Facebook · Instagram

Pub

The Paddington

Parnell pub showing rugby and football, big on the Premier League (Chelsea supporters' pub); whisky list, Tuesday quiz

117 St Georges Bay Road, Parnell, Auckland

Website · Map · 09 309 3586 · team@thepaddington.co.nz · Facebook · Instagram

Afternoon tea

Chandelier Lounge, Cordis Auckland

Hotel high tea with TWG teas, scones, sweets and savouries; seasonal menus

83 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland 1010

Website · Map · 09 300 2924 · cdakl.eats@cordishotels.com

Shops

UK Grocer

Shop on the North Shore selling British food, groceries and household products

1 Bute Road, Browns Bay, Auckland

Website · Map

UK Foods

Importer of British groceries, household and toiletry products selling online and at warehouse pop-up shop days on the North Shore

Unit 3, 11 Orbit Drive, Rosedale, Auckland 0632

Website · Map · +64 9 478 7363 · Facebook · Instagram

Churches

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Auckland, in Parnell

446 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052

Website · Map · +64 9 303 9500 · office@holy-trinity.org.nz · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube

St Matthew-in-the-City

Progressive Anglican church in central Auckland with Sunday Eucharists, livestreams and a concert series

132 Hobson Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010

Website · Map · +64 9 379 0625 · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube

St Paul's Symonds Street

Anglican church in Grafton, listed by the Diocese of Auckland, with morning family and evening services

28 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland 1010

Website · Map · +64 9 373 3268 · hello@stpauls.org.nz · Facebook · Instagram

St Mark's Remuera

Anglican parish church in Remuera, part of the Diocese of Auckland

95 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland 1050

Website · Map · +64 9 520 2258 · Facebook

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