We moved to Auckland a few months ago and were exceptionally lucky that friends arrange for a furnished rental house for us to move in to. There are so many stories of people living in motels or camping out in unfurnished houses when they arrive for their new life.
We've now bought a house in Bucklands Beach, Auckland, that has a flat underneath with one double bedroom with en-suite shower room, kitchen/dining area and lounge area with sofa bed. We'd like to rent it to other Brits who are making the same life change. We'll be happy to offer advice and contacts to help the transition.