Guide
Where should you start your New Zealand Working Holiday Visa?
New Zealand is incredibly beautiful making it a bit difficult to choose where to start your WHV. Here are our top tips to make it easier!
23-07-2025
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Article
15 Tips for a successful WHV experience
Even though a WHV experience is an unforgettable journey full of magical moments for the most parts, there are still some traps to avoid!
16-07-2025
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Guide
Everything you need to know about the WHV in Nelson
If you want to stay in Nelson during your NZ working holiday, read this guide for everything you need to know about the WHV in Nelson.
15-07-2025
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Guide
Everything you need to know about the WHV in Queenstown
If you want to stay in Queenstown during your New Zealand WHV, read this guide for everything you need to know about life in Queenstown!
15-07-2025
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Article
11 things you should do when your WHV comes to an end
This guide covers what to do when your WHV comes to an end, from informing your landlord to closing your bank, filing taxes and more.
15-07-2025
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Guide
New Zealand North Island road trip: Our itineraries
In this guide, we’re helping you build the perfect New Zealand North Island road trip. Our flexible itineraries range from 2 to 4+ weeks.
15-07-2025
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Guide
Common scams to avoid during your working holiday abroad
The point is not to get paranoid, but simply be aware of the scams that regularly target working holiday makers.
15-07-2025
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Article
3 alternative visas to New Zealand if you are not eligible for the WHV
You don't qualify for a New Zealand work permit? Don't panic, here are 3 visas that allow you to work in NZ.
15-07-2025
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Guide
How to showcase my experiences abroad after a working holiday?
As your working holiday is coming to an end, here are some suggestions for how to leverage your experiences abroad for your next chapter.
09-07-2025
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Guide
New Zealand wildlife: What to expect and where to go wildlife spotting
New Zealand is home to some of the most unique wildlife on the planet. If you’re looking to experience it, this is the guide for you.
07-07-2025
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Article
Five ways to get free accommodation when travelling
This guide details five ways to secure free accommodation for your upcoming travels to help you manage your budget.
07-07-2025
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Article
Why is everything more stimulating when you live abroad?
Why is it that when we move abroad, everything seems to be more intense, more stimulating? Can I get that same feeling back home?
06-07-2025
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Story
My hot takes on the Working Holiday Visa (WHV)
A traveller's hot takes on what will make or break your WHV, from hostels, backpacking, types of work, seasons to travel in and more.
06-07-2025
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New Zealand South Island road trip: Our itineraries
In this guide, we’re helping you build the perfect New Zealand South Island road trip. Our flexible itineraries range from 2 to 5+ weeks.
06-07-2025
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Article
Top 10 safety tips for solo travellers
Travelling alone is not without its risks, so read our top 10 safety tips to make sure you stay safe whenever you're solo travelling.
06-07-2025
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Story
My experience with couchsurfing (as both guest and host)
Limited as it my be, my experience with couchsurfing has added a new dimension to my travels: encounters, exchanges, and human connections.
06-07-2025
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Article
10 of the best free things to do in Wellington
Whether you're a tourist or working holiday maker, we've compiled the best free things to do in Wellington, New Zealand.
06-07-2025
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Story
How I travelled the world for free as a housesitter
A guide to what housesitting to travel for free entails, and the highs and lows of living full-time in other people’s houses
06-07-2025
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Story
How to make friends during a working holiday (WHV) abroad
What can really make or break an experience abroad is whether one can find a circle of friends. Here are some helpful stories and advice!
06-07-2025
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Story
Couchsurfing abroad: a way to meet friendly locals and save money
Couchsurfing is a system based on trust that allows friendly locals to host travellers for free on their couch for a few nights. Learn more.
06-07-2025
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Article
10 reasons to choose New Zealand for your Working Holiday Visa
New Zealand is an incredible country. In this article, we give you 10 reasons to choose this country for your WHV.
06-07-2025
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Story
Pamela: I stayed in New Zealand after my Working Holiday Visa
In 2019, I traveled to New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa. 4 years later, I am now a New Zealand resident.
06-07-2025
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Article
10 myths about the Working Holiday Visa
Misinformation often gets shared about the Working Holiday Visa. We aim to debunk some of the myths you may have heard about the WHV.
04-07-2025
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Story
Rating all the jobs I’ve tried during my working holidays
Here’s how I would rate the jobs I tried during my working holiday visas based on whether I'd recommend to other backpackers or not.
04-07-2025
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New Zealand Car Insurance: get 5% discount with Frogs and pvtistes!
Frogs-in-NZ provides an instant backpacker third party insurance cover for all type of vehicles: campervans, cars or motorbikes. Get 5% discount!
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14 foods you must try in New Zealand
If you want a truly authentic Kiwi experience, here are the top foods that you must try during your time in New Zealand.
04-07-2025
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Story
Canada, Australia or New Zealand: Which WHV destination is best?
Canada, Australia and New Zealand are some of the most popular destinations for a WHV. This article helps you pick which WHV is best for you.
14-06-2025
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Article
2005 – 2025: 20 years of support, sharing, and passion for the Working Holiday!
Celebrating 20 years of pvtistes.net, the free resource for WHV travelers worldwide. Discover our story, milestones, and team.
10-06-2025
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Story
Top 10 places to have on your New Zealand bucket list
To help you prioritise where to spend your time in New Zealand, here are 10 places not to be missed for the ultimate bucket list trip.
13-05-2025
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Interview
Abby: Living and working in 6 different countries
Abby, an Australian traveller, shares tips, jobs, and stories from living and working in 6 countries on Working Holiday Visas.
06-05-2025
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Article
Living in New Zealand: What to do in the event of emergencies and health problems
Everything you need to know about what to do in the case of an emergency or health problem when living abroad in New Zealand.
24-04-2025
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Guide
The cost of living in New Zealand
In addition to its incredible landscapes, New Zealand offers an undeniable quality of life. Auckland is regularly named one of the world’s top 10 most liveable cities (7th according to The Economist in 2025; a slight improvement from its ranking at number 9 in 2024). Generally speaking, the cost of living in New Zealand is […]
24-04-2025
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Guide
Tutorial: How to extend your Working Holiday Visa in New Zealand
Your working holiday visa is coming to an end? It is possible (under certain conditions) to extend your visa. Here is how!
24-04-2025
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