Hi ! I'm a Kiwi currently living in Sydney - on "West Island" as we joke in NZ. There are some world class companies based in NZ, e.g. http://www.wetafx.co.nz

Hi ! I'm a Kiwi currently living in Sydney - on "West Island" as we joke in NZ. There are some world class companies based in NZ, e.g. http://www.wetafx.co.nz/ http://www.wetafx.co.nz/. Of course, you won't find a startup scene like Silicon Valley - but the commutes and cost of living are also far more manageable. Also consider that many emerging markets are located in Asia and NZ is better aligned to those time zones. I'm not up to date on job opportunities, but would suggest that it's a great place to launch a bootstrapped startup from. The World is indeed Flat - the internet has abolished the tyranny of distance if your business model doesn't require shipping goods or face-time with people from all over the world. Good Luck !