We will remember them. Why ANZAC Day is so important
- Posted by Joe Campbell on April 23, 2018 in Travel Uncategorized
You might have heard of Australian New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day, which is coming up on the 25th of April. It’s not just an excuse to eat oatey, golden-syrup biscuits though. In this article we’re going to give you a bit of a background into what ANZAC Day is all about.
Paying off your New Zealand student loan from overseas
- Posted by Joe Campbell on March 18, 2018 in Students Travel
We’ve been there. Borrowing money for study is all fun-and-games until it comes time to paying it back! We’re here to give you a bit of a briefing on paying back your student loans. Plus, we’ll tell you how we can help.
8 things to consider *before* moving overseas
- Posted by Joe Campbell on February 12, 2018 in Travel
Moving to distant lands, whether for work or to seek adventure, can be one of life’s most exciting experiences. However, there’s no denying it can also be stressful at times. So, how can you ease the discomfort of the move so you can make the most of the experience?
What to expect from FinTech in 2018
- Posted by Joe Campbell on January 14, 2018 in Technology
Happy New Year! 2017 was a great year for FinTech (Financial Technology), but we have a sneaky feeling that 2018 is going to be even bigger and better. Here are just a few things you can expect from the industry in the year ahead.
Kiwi Christmas Traditions
- Posted by Joe Campbell on December 13, 2017 in Travel
It’s December now, so you’re probably hearing Christmas carols every time you walk down the street. Yes – 2018 is nearly upon us, but before we get there, we thought we’d look at some Christmas traditions to get you in the kiwi Christmas spirit for the 25th of December!
Sending money with OrbitRemit just got easier
- Posted by Joe Campbell on December 10, 2017 in Announcements
Here at OrbitRemit we’ve been feverishly working away redesigning our online payment platform. Not only did we think it was about time for a fresh coat of paint, but we’ve also simplified our transfer process to make your life easier!
An expat’s A-Z guide to Australian Slang
- Posted by Laurie I on November 9, 2017 in Immigration
If you’ve just arrived in Australia, you’re probably not sure what’s going on. While Australia’s main language is English, you might have found a bit of a twist – some random informal words that sound nothing like what they are.
Australia Set to Launch New Payments Platform (NPP)
- Posted by Sean on October 20, 2017 in Banking Global Money Transfer Technology
You might not have heard of Australia’s New Payments Platform (NPP), but it has been a big deal on our end. We’re going to take you through this new technology – and show you how it benefits you.
Recent Greenback Weakness is the Eye of The Storm
- Posted by Sean on September 28, 2017 in Banking Global Economies
If you’ve found yourself accidentally turning to the business section of the newspaper in the last few years, you may have noticed plenty of economists, market analysts, and other people who sound like they’d be no fun at a backyard barbecue talking about something called Quantitative Easing. That’s usually a good time to turn over to the funnies, but today let’s cover off what Quantitative Easing (QE) is about, starting with a brief history lesson.
Pain on the way for New Zealand students in Australia
- Posted by Sean on September 21, 2017 in Immigration Students Travel
Australia’s education crackdowns in student funding
If you were hoping to move to Australia for future study, you’ll want to know about a few new rule changes that may affect you. What does this higher education reform mean for you? We’re going to look specifically at tertiary students coming from New Zealand (including some Australian permanent residents).