New Zealand (NZ)
New Zealand is an English-speaking Pacific country known for high trust institutions, dramatic landscapes, outdoor life, and a pragmatic immigration system built around skills, family, study, and investment.
Digital Services
Digital ID, e-government and essential apps in New Zealand.
RealMe
Government login and verified identity service used across public and private services in New Zealand. RealMe Login is widely accepted; Verified Identity adds a higher level of identity assurance.
How to get it: Create a RealMe login at realme.govt.nz. Verified identity requires identity document checks at a NZ Post or SmartIdentity location.
E-Government Portal
https://www.govt.nzNew Zealand government services are split across well-built agency portals rather than a single super-app. Keep RealMe, IRD and immigration account credentials secure and use 2FA on all accounts.
Essential Apps
ExpatCheapRent
FreeExpat-focused cheap rental finder at expatcheaprent.com — compares listings across major rental portals to help newcomers find affordable apartments.
Trade Me
FreeNew Zealand's dominant classifieds platform — the primary source for rental listings, property sales, job ads and second-hand goods across the country.
myIR
FreeInland Revenue secure online portal for income tax, Working for Families, KiwiSaver, GST and student-loan management.
RealMe
FreeThe single login and verified identity service for New Zealand government and selected private services.
AT Mobile
FreeAuckland Transport app for real-time public transport planning, train/bus schedules, AT HOP card top-up and service disruption alerts.
Metlink
FreeWellington Regional Council public transport app for train, bus and ferry schedules, Snapper card and disruption updates.
MetService
FreeOfficial New Zealand weather service with accurate forecasts, severe weather warnings and marine forecasts.
GeoNet
FreeReal-time earthquake, volcano and tsunami monitoring from GNS Science — essential in one of the world's most seismically active countries.
Uber / Ola
FreeRide-hailing apps operating in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and other major cities — Uber Eats also provides food delivery.
ANZ / ASB / BNZ / Kiwibank app
FreeAll major New Zealand banks offer full-featured mobile apps for payments, transfers, card management and instant balance — open an account as soon as you have your IRD number.
Widely used by international communities, workplaces and parent groups across New Zealand.
Countdown / Woolworths NZ
FreeSupermarket app for grocery orders, weekly specials and click-and-collect — useful while learning local stores and prices.
Two-factor authentication is important for bank, myIR, immigration and RealMe accounts. Get an IRD number as a priority — without it you are taxed at the no-declaration rate on earnings.