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If I were asked to describe what typical New Zealand people are like, the last word that would come to mind would be 'rugged'. Yet, apparently, according to the people on the washing line, this is a label that goes hand in hand with the folks down under. In this weeks show, Brian and I thought it would be fun to take four of New Zealand's national stereotypes and discuss whether we found them to be true... Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our very exciting and growing community of New Zealand loving members! SIGN UP NOW! Typical New Zealand People. Just WHAT Are They Up To Down There? I can just picture it. A bearded bushman with a wild pig slung over his shoulder. Returning home to his wife (who is making scones with one hand and shearing sheep with the other). 'Throw that on the Barbie love and while it's cooking I'll neck a few tinnies with the boys...' Did I ever mention to you that, twelve years ago, I got cold feet about moving to New Zealand? It's true. I had visions of turning up to the country and finding men who spent hours drinking and polishing their fishing rods and women who wore blue overalls. Luckily I put my big girl pants on and went ahead with our plans. And while some things (like learning the New Zealand slang) took some getting used to, I am happy to say that I am yet to meet any troglodytes. In this week's podcast episode Brian and I talk about: The Typical Kiwi Male. Kiwi Ingenuity and whether it still exists. Rugby, racing and beer. The Typical Kiwi Female. Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! Is New Zealand NEGLECTING These Essential Life Skills? 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island? Christmas Down Under? Wonderful or Weird? Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes (Where we share the things that are happening in our lives right now). Episode #1: Meeting Our Teenage Daughter. Life at 17. Episode #2: Our Son at 20. Homeschooled. No College. Three Jobs. Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives. Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK. Episode #5: Quitting School. Now What? Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You! 7 Most Beautiful Places on Earth (And Why You Need To Visit Them SOON! Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.) Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

You'd think that after living in New Zealand for 12 years we'd have adjusted to the kiwi ways. And we have. To most things. But not all. We moved to New Zealand from England in 2009 and it was the best move that we have ever made. We have raised our kids in a country that embraces innovation and creativity, and have been warmly welcomed by the wonderful New Zealand people. But. There are times when we are reminded that this is not Kansas. That we still need to work a little harder to truly fit in. Whenever these seven events show up in life down under, we realise that try as we may, we are still adapting to life in New Zealand. Here are the seven culprits that still baffle these two slow learning brits... Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our very exciting and growing community of New Zealand loving members! SIGN UP NOW! Living in New Zealand & STILL, We Can't Adjust To... The second syllable thing. Ham. Real estate signs. House prices. The ten-second pause. Whitebait. Coffee. Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island? Foos in New Zealand. Will You Struggle With a Special Diet? Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes (Where we share the things that are happening in our lives right now). Episode #1: Meeting Our Teenage Daughter. Life at 17. Episode #2: Our Son at 20. Homeschooled. No College. Three Jobs. Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives. Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK. Episode #5: Quitting School. Now What? Episode #6: Feeling Fear But Going On Regardless. Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You! 7 Most Beautiful Places on Earth (And Why You Need To Visit Them SOON! Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.) Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

It's on days like this that I tend to reminisce. Go back in my mind ten years to when Brian was working in his plumbing and heating business and I was at home with kids, doing my best to provide them with a rounded education. Through my rose-tinted glasses, I see a calm and harmonious family who had a regular wage popping through the door every week. A life where the mother felt no need to put herself onto Youtube and make big fat mistakes in front of the world. And then I take the glasses off and wipe them. And I remember that fear was always present. There was the fear of some stuffing up my kid's life by homeschooling them. Fear of Brian drowning in the pool of stress that filled his fifty-hour workweek. Fear of using cling film when the whole world had adopted that rubbery Honeywrap organic stretchy stuff. Fear of doing things differently. Fear. Loads of fear. This week's podcast was made to inspire you. To encourage you to move forward with whatever it is you are doing. Even if (especially if) that thing is causing you to wobble and shake. Last week a friend reminded me of the Mark Twain quote: Courage is not the lack of fear. It is acting in spite of it. Another quote that I shall be using often came from my husband, Brian Deacle Have courage. Trust in yourself. Enjoy. I know that you are going to love this episode. Let me know by leaving a comment on my blog or sending me a quick email at [email protected] I read and reply to every single email. Would you like to hear more of these Behind The Scenes Podcasts? We would love it if, after listening to this podcast, you took the time to let us know your thoughts? Leave a comment below or send me an email. I answer every single email. Give us Some Feedback on This Podcast! [email protected] Have you listened to our other Behind The Scenes Episodes? Episode 1; Meeting our teenage daughter, Tessa Episode 2: Our boy, Sonny at 20. Homeschooled. No college education. Three (very different) careers. Episode 3: We met online. Episode 4: Why we REALLY left the UK Episode 5: She's Quitting School. Now What? Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

New Zealand is often referred to as being, 'like England was fifty years ago.' At first, I wasn't sure what this statement meant but after living in New Zealand and witnessing the life skills and the values that New Zealand people work hard to retain, the expression became a whole lot clearer. Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our very exciting and growing community of New Zealand loving members! SIGN UP NOW! Life Skills. Are They Being Lost in New Zealand? A survey compiled by Melbourne's Monash University found that New Zealand families would like their children to be taught basic life skills in school. But what are the feels down on the ground? (Sorry, trying to sound cool but it failed. I promise not to do it again). In this weeks show we thought we would give you our opinion on whether we think the New Zealand people are retaining (and passing on) valuable life skills to the younger generation or if they are watching helplessly as the good stuff gets washed down the drain. In this week's podcast episode on New Zealand Life Skills Brian and I talk about: Manners and etiquette. Fixing and maintaining cars. Communication skills. Particularly in the younger generation. The way that New Zealand kids are raised is different from say, the UK. Household chores and why they matter in New Zealand. Toilet matters (admit it, your mind is boggling). Technology, how advanced ARE the New Zealand people? Re-cycling, clothing and fixing. Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island? Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes (Where we share the things that are happening in our lives right now). Episode #1: Meeting Our Teenage Daughter. Life at 17. Episode #2: Our Son at 20. Homeschooled. No College. Three Jobs. Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives. Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK. Episode #5: Quitting School. Now What? Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You! 7 Most Beautiful Places on Earth (And Why You Need To Visit Them SOON! Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.) Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

Oh, joy. Just when you think you have everything sorted. Just when you think that you have all of your baby duckies lined up neatly in a row, something goes and changes. A big wet scary towel is thrown over you and your head is you find yourself being yanked pulled along with the flow. I just wanted to make this absolutely clear before you listen to this weeks Behind the Scenes Podcast. What may sound like a very calm and easy-going mother talking to her up-in-the-air-daughter is actually a woman whose mind is filled with jumble, fear, excitement, pride, and worry. All parents know this feeling. Each and every one of us go through this at least a billion times a year with our kids. Enjoy. I know that you are going to love this episode. Let me know by leaving a comment on my blog or sending me a quick email at [email protected] I read and reply to every single email. In this podcast, Tessa and I talk openly about: Tessa's decision NOT to graduate. To change paths. To no longer 'do' education. The fear around making decisions that don't fit neatly into a square box. Dealing with peer pressure. My, the parent's, perspective. My fears. The one most important skill that all parents need to keep moving forward. Give us Some Feedback on This Podcast! Would you like to hear more of these Behind The Scenes Podcasts? We would love it if, after listening to this podcast, you took the time to let us know your thoughts? Leave a comment below or send me an email. I answer every single email. [email protected] Have you listened to our other Behind The Scenes Episodes? Episode 1; Meeting our teenage daughter, Tessa Episode 2: Our boy, Sonny at 20. Homeschooled. No college education. Three (very different) careers. Episode 3: We met online. Episode 4: Why we REALLY left the UK Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

Yesterday I was asked by a member of our private community, 'Is the food in New Zealand better?' While this is a huge topic (and those who know me will have probably guessed my answer), I said it would depend on where you are comparing it to. Compared to the UK, yes, I think that the food in New Zealand is better. It tastes more 'real'. Don't ask me to define real because I can't. Sorry. Let's just say it hits a different spot on the taste buds. After talking to this community member for a while I discovered her reason for asking the above question. She had severe food allergies and was trying to gauge what life in New Zealand would look like. In this week's show, I talk to Jenn Morris. Jenn is from the Youtube channel, A Thousand Words. She emigrated to New Zealand over a decade ago and she has various food intolerances and allergies that she lives with. Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our very exciting and growing community of New Zealand loving members! SIGN UP NOW! So...Is The Food in New Zealand Better? If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand and you have an allergy or food intolerance, your big question will be how you will cope. Is the food in New Zealand better? In this week's episode Jen shares: How she didn't have any of these food intolerances until she moved to New Zealand and what that looked like. How she copes living in a (very) small town in regards to her special dietary needs. Grocery shopping in New Zealand. Eating out with her special dietary needs. Whether she thinks that food in New Zealand is better. Watch more of Jenn on her brilliant Youtube channel! A Thousand Words. Watch The Video Podcast: Is The Food in New Zealand Better? Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island? Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes (Where we share the things that are happening in our lives right now). Episode #1: Meeting Our Teenage Daughter. Life at 17. Episode #2: Our Son at 20. Homeschooled. No College. Three Jobs. Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives. Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK. Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You! 7 Most Beautiful Places on Earth (And Why You Need To Visit Them SOON! Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.) Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

Last week, when I received an email from a listener from the Middle East. (The fact that we have people listening to us from the middle east blows my mind with excitement but that is a different story). Here is a snippet of what it said: "One second thing is the reason why you guys decided to move abroad. I am from the middle east so everybody want to move away from here. It is really interesting for me to listen to a westerner moving abroad". After reading this email it suddenly struck me. How one person's ideal country is another person prison. Maybe prison is a tad harsh but it is late at night when I'm writing this and I can't think of the correct word so let's stick with Why WOULD anyone want to emigrate from the UK? And while we're at it, why would anyone want to leave New Zealand and live in Australia or England? Why on earth would anyone consider leaving beautiful, gorgeous France to live in America? But they do. Every single day. I know that you are going to love this episode. Let me know by leaving a comment on my blog or sending me a quick email at [email protected] I read and reply to every single email. Hello and welcome back to episode 4 of It's a Drama Behind The Scenes Podcast. In this podcast, Brian and I talk openly about: When we agreed that staying in the UK was not an option The fear of making mistakes and how we tried to 'make do' with what we had. Money. Loss of money, making money, spending money. We've done it all. Why are some people are happy to stay put in the same house for the rest of their lives? What is it? What is that burning desire to up and move your family to the other side of the world? Give us Some Feedback on This Podcast! We would love it if, after listening to this podcast you took the time to let us know your thoughts? I answer every single email. [email protected] Have you listened to our other Behind The Scenes Episodes? Episode 1; Meeting our teenage daughter, Tessa Episode 2: Our boy, Sonny at 20. Homeschooled. No college education. Three (very different) careers. Episode 3: We met online. Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

This episode is a biggy. There is no way we could condense what we have just experienced into a thirty-minute show. Today you will hear us talk about how we met a Māori couple online - on Youtube. And how, within ten days of that initial introduction, these people had traveled ten hours across the country and were sitting at our table sharing dinner with us. Four strangers. Two cultures. One beautiful connection. I know that you are going to love this episode. Hello and welcome back! This is episode three of our six-part behind-the-scenes podcast series where we go deeper into our family life and share some things that we think will interest you and help in some aspect of your own life. In this podcast, Brian and I talk openly about: How some Māori people are perceived to be in New Zealand. What some Māori people believe to be true about Pākehā (Pākehā is a Māori-language term for New Zealanders primarily of European descent). How it felt to be contacted by Mahuta who described himself as a 'Māori fan' The fear of looking ignorant and stupid and facing those fears head-on. Human kindness, openness, connection and trust. Why without these things it will always remain stuck. Give us Some Feedback on This Podcast! We would love it if, after listening to this podcast you took the time to let us know your thoughts? I answer every single email. [email protected] Have you listened to our other Behind The Scenes Episodes? Episode 1; Meeting our teenage daughter, Tessa Episode 2: Our boy, Sonny at 20. Homeschooled. No college education. Three (very different) careers. Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok

Can you imagine coming to New Zealand with dogs? I can't. Bringing two kids was stressful enough. But you are about to meet a family who has done both! and in this episode, they share how moving to New Zealand without their fur babies was never an option. Regardless of the stress and the cost. Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our very exciting and growing community of New Zealand loving members! SIGN UP NOW! Coming To New Zealand With Dogs If you are considering moving to New Zealand you will be well aware that the move won't be cheap. By the time you have paid for visa's and shipping and flights, the costs begin to make your eyes water. And what if you have dogs? (Or cats?) What do you do then? Will you leave them with family back home or will you do everything in your power to take your furry family members with you? Mark and Gracie are from the UK. Their dream of moving to New Zealand with their children became a reality when Gracie found a job as a GP. After eight months of planning their adventure, they landed in Auckland three weeks ago. Mark and Gracie have been through the process of bringing their two dogs with them to New Zealand and in this show they share: The costs to bring two dogs from the UK to New Zealand The expected time frame between leaving their pets in the UK to when they will once again be reunited in NZ The flight conditions for their pets Problems that they didn't expect to encounter If you are moving to New Zealand from the USA with pets, we recommend Starwood Pet Travel. We have had many, many super recommendations for this company, and we couldn't be happier with them. If you are in the US, they can ship your furry friend to NZ, and they do so with love and care. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention that you listened to this podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-travel Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island? Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You! 7 Most Beautiful Places on Earth (And Why You Need To Visit Them SOON! Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.) Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

Hello and welcome back! This is the second (of an experimental) six-part series. A behind-the-scenes podcast where we go deeper into our family life and share some things that we think (we hope!) you might be interested in and may help you. So many of you have asked us to talk more about personal matters: being a parent, traveling the world, homeschooling, starting online businesses and so here we are. In this episode, we catch up with Sonny. If you are a long-time listener of this podcast you will know that Sonny is our son. It was Sonny's idea, way back in 2018 (when he was a wee 17 year old) to start this podcast that you are listening to right now. In This Podcast Sonny talks about: Life: Being 20. how it looks and if it is how he imagined it to be. Homeschooling: How he went from being a homeschooler with no college education to having three jobs. Money: How he is making his money and what his dreams are for the future. Give us Some Feedback on This Podcast! We would love it if, after listening to this podcast you took the time to let us know your thoughts? I answer every single email. [email protected] Want to Homeschool? Here's More Content For You. Our Homeschooling Journey Brain Needed For Homeschooler? STOP Worrying About Your Teenagers...I Dare You. When Your Teenager Leaves Home (And You Fall Apart Like me...) Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You! Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.) Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

It's all over the news. The team of five million are unbeatable. You don't have to look far to find someone singing the praises of the New Zealanders. But are the New Zealand people as kind as the world is led to believe? And if they are so friendly what makes them so? Or is all this kindness stuff a big fat cover-up to keep the MIQ staff in a job? Let's go for a walk and find out. Would You Like Access To Our Private New Zealand Community? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Have you heard us talk about our private New Zealand Community group? Access to this group is offered at the end of the 5-day video guide (so sign up NOW!!) Are New Zealand People Kind? In this episode, we dive into what New Zealand people are really like. Whether the kindness that the nation is famous for actually exists. Because all of my kiwi friends are too shy to come onto the podcast and be grilled, I did the next best thing. I obtained the answers to my question: Why are New Zealand people friendly and kind? And then I brought the findings back to you. Taking a Walk in New Zealand The day that we recorded this podcast, New Zealand was still in Level 4 lockdown. As we are permitted to exercise in our local area, Brian and I thought it would be nice to share this walk with you. Give you a bit of exercise. If you are listening to this podcast through your headphones, that's why you can hear lots of crunchy gravel sounds. We also shot some lovely New Zealand scenery and overlaid it onto the video so if you are keen to see the walk that we are taking you on, watch the video version below! Give us Some Feedback on This Podcast. We would love it if, after watching or listening to this podcast you took the time to let us know your thought? If you liked it, great! Tell us and we will do more of this style! (And please don't forget to share with any friends who would love this show!) If you didn't like it then let us know and we'll cry. Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island? Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You! 7 Most Beautiful Places on Earth (And Why You Need To Visit Them SOON! Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.) Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

Hello and welcome! This is the first (of an experimental) six-part series. A behind the scenes podcast where we go deeper into our family life and share some things that we think (we hope!) you might be interested in and may help you. So many of you have asked us to talk more about personal matters: being a parent, travelling the world, homeschooling, starting online businesses and so here we are. We kick off the series with our gorgeous teenage (and usually very private) daughter talking about being seventeen. Tessa talks about: Life: Typical problems that she (and other teenage girls) are facing and how she tackles those hurdles. Homeschooling: Friends, staying motivated. How life looks as a 17 year old homeschooler. What she sees her future to look like. Give us Some Feedback on This Podcast! We would love it if, after listening to this podcast you took the time to let us know your thoughts? If you liked it, great! Tell us and we will do more of this style. I answer every single email. [email protected] Links That we mentioned: *Amazon affiliate ink* Film: The Perks of Being a Wall Flower. Want to Homeschool? Here's More Content For You. Our Homeschooling Journey Brain Needed For Homeschooler? STOP Worrying About Your Teenagers...I Dare You. Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You! Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.) Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok · Subscribe to us on Apple · Subscribe on Android · Subscribe on Spotify

You don't have to look far to find some New Zealand facts. We all know about the sheep population and the fact that Rotorua smells of eggs, but what about the other stuff? What about the WEIRD New Zealand facts? The stuff you only find when you dig your gumboots in a little deeper? Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. As Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Weird Facts About New Zealand If you are considering moving to New Zealand you will be desperate to learn as much as you can about the country. Arm yourself with a few facts. It's all very well noting what New Zealand food you will be serving and when is the best time to visit New Zealand, even learning a bit of the New Zealand slang will help you get to know the country. But what about weird stuff? The kind of New Zealand facts you never hear about unless someone (equally weird) like me, tells you about them? if you've always wanted to know what's weird about New Zealand then you are in the right place! This show is a lot of fun and if you are considering moving to New Zealand or if you are already living in New Zealand you will love these 12 Weird facts about New Zealand! Related New Zealand podcasts that you will love: REALLY? 7 Weird Things About New Zealand Building a house in New Zealand. Dream or Nightmare? Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Raising kids in New Zealand Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

If you are moving to New Zealand there are things you'll want to know. Like how to fit in and get along. And who better to answer that question than a true, born and bred New Zealander. Today we are thrilled to be chatting with Gordy. A real kiwi bloke. Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Fitting in in New Zealand If you are considering moving to New Zealand you will be as desperate as we were to learn as much as you can about the country. You will have many, many questions. Some of them, people like us can answer for you. We have been living in New Zealand for twelve years, and we can share our honest trials and tribulations on what living in New Zealand looks like. In this week's show, we talk to a fifth-generation New Zealander. A real kiwi bloke. Gordy shares what being a kiwi in New Zealand looks like. He gives us a few valuable pointers as to what he thinks new immigrants need to follow in order to make it in New Zealand - to feel right at home. Gordy also explains the meaning behind the acronyms (used by many kiwis), G.O.Y.A. And F.O.R.D This show is a lot of fun and if you are considering moving to New Zealand or if you are already living in New Zealand and are finding it hard to settle, you will love what this show offers. New Zealand Kiwi Just to be clear. We are not talking about New Zealand's national bird, the kiwi. We are also not referring to the green fury thing called the kiwi fruit. When we say New Zealand kiwi we mean the common self-reference used by New Zealanders. The term kiwi (which is not considered offensive) is viewed as a symbol of pride and endearment for the people of New Zealand. It can be confusing, I know. The best advice I can give you is to brush up on some New Zealand slang before you arrive in New Zealand - that way, you won't feel like a numnut! Watch The Video Podcast Interview With Gordy Now! Related New Zealand podcasts that you will love: REALLY? 7 Weird New Zealand Things About New Zealand Building a house in New Zealand. Dream or Nightmare? Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Raising kids in New Zealand Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

Why is New Zealand so expensive? Is everything in New Zealand expensive? Why do things cost so much in New Zealand? These are questions that we hear a lot from people overseas. So in this week's show, we thought we'd share seven things that we found to be far cheaper in New Zealand than in the UK. Now then. I bet you weren't expecting that were you...? Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Why is New Zealand So Expensive If you are moving to New Zealand from the US (or the UK like us), money will be at the forefront of your mind. The biggest question we get from our audience (apart from what tea do you drink) is how does the cost of living in New Zealand compare to that of the UK or the USA? Moving To New Zealand. The Cost. If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand, you will be familiar with the price tag that comes as part of the package. While New Zealand is by no means reserved for the wealthy (we wouldn't be here if that were the case), the cost to live in New Zealand is something that is by no means cheap. House prices in New Zealand are rising at a rate of knots, and if you are considering living in Auckland, then you will need a very well paid job. Or a sugar daddy. But. You know me. I like to remain optimistic. And some things in New Zealand cost far less and will leave your pockets feeling pleasantly fuller than when you were back home. Related New Zealand podcasts that you will love: REALLY? 7 Weird New Zealand Things About New Zealand Building a house in New Zealand. Dream or Nightmare? Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Raising kids in New Zealand Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

If you are considering moving to New Zealand from the US then you will love this week's show. Two weeks ago, our guests found themselves leaving America for good to start a new life down under. And it wasn't easy for them. Moving away from family, selling your home and giving away possessions all comes with a big emotional price tag. Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Leaving America For Good In this week's show, we talk to Maile and Brian, a couple from Vermont in the USA. Their story is like something out of a movie. Brian and Maile met at high school. They were friends for some years but drifted apart when their careers took different paths. Maile trained to be a nurse and Brian worked in IT account management. The couple had no contact for twenty years. And then out of the blue, Maile received a Facebook request from Bryan. Which she accepted. Phew. Maile was working as a travel nurse but Bryan was experiencing some major life challenges (he called it a midlife crisis). This midlife crisis drove him to New Zealand. For three months. Unbeknown to Bryan, Maile also held a flame for New Zealand. When Bryan returned to America the two spent more and more time together and decided that they would love to return to New Zealand. Together. Moving To New Zealand Bryan and Maile began to plan. They researched everything they could about moving to New Zealand. They compared the cost of living in New Zealand vs the US, thought about where they would live (which island was the best, the North or the South Island?). They even brushed up on some New Zealand slang. But watching YouTube videos and asking questions on Facebook wasn't enough for Maile and Bryan. They needed support. Some inside information. They wanted friends who were going through the same challenges and emotional upheaval as they were. And they found it. When they signed up for the FREE 5-day life in New Zealand video guide and then went on to invest in the New Zealand Calling Ultimate Package. Living in New Zealand Which brings us to now! Bryan and Maile have been living in New Zealand for a grand total of ten days. And, through the private community, we have become close friends. And that is how I was very lucky enough to interview Maile and Bryan and share that content with you! Follow Maile & Brian on YouTube! Zoomies Abroad Related New Zealand podcasts that you will love: REALLY? 7 Weird New Zealand Things About New Zealand Building a house in New Zealand. Dream or Nightmare? Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Raising kids in New Zealand Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

When we first moved to New Zealand the following typical ways that we are about to share were alien to us. Now, these habits are (mainly) the norm! If you are moving to New Zealand and want to be ahead of the game, you will LOVE this show! 7 common New Zealand habits that will have you questioning the way the rest of the world does things! Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! In this podcast episode (you can listen or watch, it's your choice!) Ryan, an American who left the US five years ago and is now living in Auckland New Zealand with his family. Watch The Video Podcast: Typical New Zealand Ways HERE! Related New Zealand podcasts that you will love: REALLY? 7 Weird New Zealand Things About New Zealand Building a house in New Zealand. Dream or Nightmare? Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Raising kids in New Zealand Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

If you are considering emigrating to New Zealand from America then you'll have some questions. And I'm guessing that the number one concern is the USA vs New Zealand cost of living. There is talk about town that the wages are lower in New Zealand and the cost of living is higher. Have you heard that too? Well, today you're in for a treat! In this week's podcast, we talk to Ryan. Ryan left the US 5 years ago to live in NZ. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! In this podcast episode (you can listen or watch, it's your choice!) Ryan, an American who left the US five years ago and is now living in Auckland New Zealand with his family. The USA vs New Zealand Cost of Living In this week's podcast from New Zealand Ryan shares insights into some of the (crucial) costs that American's forget to take into consideration when assessing the wage difference in New Zealand vs the USA. Wages: Are they higher or lower in New Zealand Tax: How much can you expect to pay and how is that different to the US? Insurance: What insurance do you need in New Zealand? Healthcare: Related New Zealand podcasts that you will love: REALLY? 7 Weird New Zealand Things About New Zealand Building a house in New Zealand. Dream or Nightmare? Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Raising kids in New Zealand Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

We have been living in New Zealand for twelve years, and today, we discovered something about the country, about the New Zealand culture that we never knew existed. The cringe culture. You and me both...we'd never heard of it either. In this week's podcast, we explored WHAT the new Zealand cultural cringe is, WHY does it happen, & share something crucial with all of the arts lovers out there who are thinking of moving to New Zealand. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Remember! We would love it if you would comment below or send Liz an email - [email protected] and let us know what else you would like us to explore on the show (doesn't have to be about New Zealand - anything you fancy!) Wait to hear from you! Liz and Brian Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

If you love football, are from England and are living in New Zealand then we have something in common - we'll all be calling in sick to work on Monday morning!! In this mini-podcast, we dive into how it feels to be on the other side of the world when England are about to take part in something momentous. We also discuss the ways in which you can still keep up with your favourite sports teams when you are an ex-pat living in New Zealand! Enjoy! Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

There are many myths & misconceptions about the UK that get on our nerves. Just a bit. But because we are polite and British and would rather roll in cow poo than confront anyone about anything, we have saved them up and made a podcast about them. Here are 8 of the most common misconceptions about life in the United Kingdom. Enjoy! Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

Enjoy this true story of an embarrassing (and awkward) introduction into rural living in New Zealand! Don't forget that you can email me at [email protected] to make suggestions for the in-betweeny podcasts! Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Thanks for listening! Liz and Brian x

There's no easy way to say it. Leaving loved ones behind, be it, parents, grandparents, brothers or sisters, while you and yours move far, far away to start a new life is tough. But that's not to say it's impossible and that you shouldn't do it. Listen to our podcast on Moving Away From Family Behind. How To Cope. Leaving Family Behind To Move Overseas A Grandma Who Left Her Family Behind As some of you might know, my family and I moved from the UK to New Zealand well over a decade ago. I have talked endlessly about how we coped with raising kids in New Zealand without all of our family around us. In this week's show, we talk to Linda. Linda is my children's Grandmother (my mother). Linda Linda moved from the UK eleven years ago and has been enjoying life in New Zealand ever since. But she left behind a son (my brother), four grandchildren, a sister, a brother and her aunt. Linda tells us about the strategies she and her family have in place to help them all cope with being apart. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Why Move To New Zealand? New Zealand is a wonderful place to raise kids, New Zealand food is delicious and diverse, and building a house in New Zealand is not something that is reserved for the super-rich. New Zealand people are welcoming and easygoing, the weather is favourable, and recently Auckland, New Zealand was voted the #1 place in the world to live But there are a few scary things about New Zealand too. One of those being that it's miles away from the great of the world. Related New Zealand podcasts that you will love: Where to Live in New Zealand. North or South Island? REALLY? 7 Weird New Zealand Things About New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

Hello and welcome! This is the first of the in-betweeny true stories podcast where Brain and I will bring (or try and bring), a true story to entertain you each week! So many of you have said that you love it when we go off on a tangent and start on a story, so this is where the idea came from! This weeks story takes place in East London, in 1996. Brian, who was working as a maintenance plumber, was called out to a block of flats (English word for an apartment) to fix, what he thought was, a leaky tap... Enjoy! Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

Scary things in New Zealand. Do they exist? You are probably reading this post because you are or at some point in your life have considered moving to New Zealand. And who could blame you? Clean, green, and with hobbits roaming the countryside in search of gold rings. New Zealand is indeed, a very attractive place to raise a family. But what about the downsides? What about the scary things in New Zealand? Matters that keep you awake at night worrying yourself senseless? Why People Choose To Move To New Zealand New Zealand has a lot of things going for it. It's a wonderful place to raise kids, the New Zealand food is tasty and diverse, and building a house in New Zealand is not something that is reserved exclusively for the super-rich. New Zealand people are welcoming and easygoing, the weather is favourable and recently Auckland, New Zealand was voted the #1 place in the world to live. Add to this, New Zealand's admirable management of the world pandemic and it's no wonder that people are flocking to the borders and trying to add Jacinda as a friend on Twitter. Scary Things in New Zealand (That Put People Off Coming) But no country is perfect. Including New Zealand. My family and I emigrated from the UK twelve years ago, and before the move, we battled with our own common fears about moving to New Zealand. Once we arrived, we realised that we were not alone. Others, just like us, had those exact same worries. Let's Talk About New Zealand... So in this week's podcast episode, we thought it would be fun to discuss 6 common fears that people share about living in New Zealand. (The things that, no matter how green the grass is on the other side, prevent them from calling Aotearoa home). We recorded this podcast as we were sitting underneath a dormant volcano. Mt Taranaki. You can watch the video below. Fun fact! Taranaki, a region on the West coast of New Zealand was voted the second-best region in the world to live in 2017! Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Related New Zealand podcasts that you will love: Where to Live in New Zealand. North or South Island? REALLY? 7 Weird New Zealand Things About New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

According to The Economist Intelligence Unit's 2021 Global Liveability Index, living in Auckland, New Zealand is now the number one chosen place to live in the world. And why not? The sun, the sails, the diversity. But wait. Before we all hunt for our passports and leave granny, Kansas and the wind behind, let's look at a few cold facts... Living in Auckland New Zealand. How? Why? If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand you have probably considered living in Auckland. Auckland has job offers, world-ranked Universities; Fabulous beaches. But are you viewing New Zealand's largest city through rose-tinted glasses? What about the five-hour traffic jams in Auckland? And the much-discussed horrendous house prices? In a recent podcast that Brian and I made we discussed, where is best to live, North Island or South Island? We discovered that medium house prices in Auckland sails in at a whopping $1.2 million NZD, compared to a cool $566,000 in Christchurch. So what gives? Talking to Ryan About Living in Auckland, New Zealand This week, we were lucky enough to talk to Ryan. Ryan moved to New Zealand from the USA with his school teacher wife and his two children in 2017. He and his family have been living in Auckland for the past four years. They love it. They wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Here's why. Ryan. Why Would You Live In Auckland New Zealand? Ryan and I talked intensively about why he loves living in Auckland. I asked him the following questions: Why did you choose to move to New Zealand? How did you get a visa to come to New Zealand? What about the cost to live in New Zealand? Was living in Auckland a huge bash on the wallet? Give me five reasons why you love living in Auckland New Zealand? The interview is fabulous. We have been living in New Zealand for the past twelve years, and I STILL learned an enormous amount from Ryan! Ryan also promised to come back and do a part two podcast where he shares the things that shocked him about mortgages, jobs, houses and life in New Zealand. Look out for that one! Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Related New Zealand podcasts that you will love: REALLY? 7 Weird New Zealand Things About New Zealand Building a house in New Zealand. Dream or Nightmare? Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Raising kids in New Zealand Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

Opportunity in New Zealand. Is there any? I can't tell you the number of times I've been asked this question. I have to say it is usually from people who are moving to New Zealand from the USA, people who say, 'we'd love to move to New Zealand but we've heard that there aren't many opportunities there.' Hmmm. Time for us to make a podcast episode and share all of the opportunities that we (my family of four) have had since moving to New Zealand twelve years ago. Does Opportunity Exist in New Zealand? You can listen to the podcast or watch the video to hear the 5 HUGE opportunities that New Zealand has given us as a family, but before you do that, let me give you a few tips regarding opportunities in New Zealand. That way, if you are planning on living in New Zealand you will be prepared! There are some ludicrous misconceptions about New Zealand, one of those being that the country has limited opportunities. Not true. There is plenty of opportunity in New Zealand and if you are good at what you do, and are willing to go that extra mile, you will find it. Both the North Island and South Island have plenty of opportunities, just remember that becoming part of a local community is crucial to your success. Think about what you can offer New Zealand. How you can help. New Zealand people are more impressed by who you are as a person rather than what size degree you have and what car you drive. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Related New Zealand podcasts that you will love: REALLY? 7 Weird New Zealand Things About New Zealand Building a house in New Zealand. Dream or Nightmare? Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Raising kids in New Zealand Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand you'll want to learn everything you can about the country before you arrive. You'll definitely want to be told about any unusual things that might be waiting for you. Because no one likes weird surprises. Unusual Things in New Zealand There are a few tips that we can give you to make moving to New Zealand easier. 1: Before arriving brush up on some New Zealand slang. 2: Ignore silly advice from those who have never been to the country. There are some ludicrous misconceptions about New Zealand and the last thing you need to hear are bogus facts. 3: Decide where you would rather live before you arrive. There are many differences between the North Island and the South Island so do your homework, (in saying that, it's not the end of the world if you change your mind once you arrive - shifting around the country is quite normal for New Zealand people!). 4: Listen to the podcast or watch our video on the unusual things about New Zealand and that way you will be well prepped! Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Related New Zealand podcasts that you will love: Building a house in New Zealand. Dream or Nightmare? Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Raising kids in New Zealand Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

New Zealand or Canada? Which is the best country to live in? New Zealand and Canada are amongst the top destinations that people choose to emigrate to. In this podcast and video, we talk about why we (a wife, husband and two small kids) chose to move to New Zealand over Canada and whether we regretted any of the decisions that we made. New Zealand Or Canada? How We Chose The One For Us Where shall we live kids? Canada or New Zealand? The year was 2008 and we were living in the UK. My husband and I were desperate to leave the UK for various reasons and we had our immigration application logged with the Canadian Embassy. And then I (Liz) took a trip over to New Zealand to visit my sister and everything changed. The papers for Canada were cancelled and within a year we found ourselves living in New Zealand Although we made a few major mistakes within our first year, we were soon mastering the New Zealand slang words and fitting right in. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Related podcasts that you will love: Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Raising kids in New Zealand Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

If you are moving to New Zealand then the first thing you will consider is which island to live on. North or South? We get asked this a lot from families who are moving to New Zealand and have no clue as to which island offers most. So we thought we'd help out. Give you our honest thoughts (and experiences) on what we have experienced on both sides of the water. Which is Best? North Island or South Island According to the Worldometer, the population of New Zealand in 2021 stands at 4,857,244 77% of the population live on the North Island of New Zealand and 23% live on the South Island. In this podcast (and video) we discuss 7 things that both islands offer in the hope that we can help you decide where you would like to live if you are moving to New Zealand. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Related podcasts that you will love: Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Raising kids in New Zealand Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok · Subscribe to us on Apple · Subscribe on Android · Subscribe on Spotify

What are New Zealand kids like? This is a question that we get asked a lot from families who are moving to New Zealand with kids. So we thought we'd spill the beans. The Watties ones, not the Heinz. And give you an insight into kiwi parents & how the kids in New Zealand are raised differently than in the UK. What Are New Zealand Kids (Really) Like? What are New Zealand kids like? And how do they differ from the rest of the world? Listen to the podcast or watch the video and discover for yourself how New Zealand kids are raised differently. Personally, I think the way the kids are brought up in New Zealand is better. New Zealand Culture Because English is spoken (although to be honest, some of the New Zealand slang words are hard to fathom!) New arrivals to New Zealand assume that life will be the same. To be honest, that is why 30% of New Zealand immigrants go home within the first two years. Why? Because they assumed that life in New Zealand would be the same as they were used to back home. The culture of New Zealand is very different from what you may be used to if you are from the UK and certainly if you are emigrating to New Zealand from the US you will notice a huge difference. New Zealand Parents (and how they raise their kids) Kiwi parents raise their kids differently. Without giving too much away I will say one word. Independence. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Related podcasts that you will love: Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Raising kids in New Zealand Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

Building your own home is what most people dream of. We were no different. When we moved to New Zealand twelve years ago, building a house in New Zealand was right up there on our list of hopes. Along with eventually mastering the New Zealand slang words. And after two years of living in New Zealand, we took the leap and set about building a new house on a piece of land in Taranaki, New Zealand. In this podcast, we show you how things played out. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Related podcasts that you will love: Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Raising kids in New Zealand Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

Are you thinking of emigrating to New Zealand from America? Then you're going to love what we have to share. In this New Zealand podcast episode, I talk to Katie and David, an American couple who recently made moving to New Zealand a reality. Katie is a nurse from California and David worked for the LAPD. They had dreamed of living in New Zealand for a while and now that dream is their reality. But it wasn't all plain sailing... Emigrating to New Zealand From America I met Katie and David when, after months of searching for every bit of information they could on emigrating to New Zealand from America, they found our podcast and New Zealand YouTube channel. They then signed up for our FREE life in New Zealand video guide and then joined our moving to New Zealand community. We have been friends ever since. In this podcast episode, we discuss how a family of four (with two small kids) made the move to New Zealand from the USA a reality. I ask questions such as: Which visa did you get? How long did it take from day 1 of deciding to arrive in New Zealand? What did the kids think of leaving the US to start a new life in New Zealand? How did you get jobs? What was MIQ (Managed Isolation and Quarantine) How was the flight? What was the strangest thing about New Zealand culture that you weren't expecting? And on and on. This episode is a crucial find if you are thinking of moving to New Zealand from the US (or anywhere else in the world). Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Related podcasts that you will love: Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Raising kids in New Zealand Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

Is New Zealand behind the times? In this podcast, Brian and I talk about a topic that so many people (people who have usually never even been here) like to say. That is that New Zealand is behind the times. A bit backwards. Slow to catch on. "Ohhh... it's like the UK in the 1950's". There are air raid shelters and everything... There are many misconceptions about New Zealand and one of them is that the New Zealand people live in grass huts and don't have internet. How rude. Everyone knows that isn't true. Our houses are made of very nice modern-day mud. Is New Zealand Behind The Times? In this episode, we discuss ten points that prove New Zealand is NOT behind the times including: Smoking Internet Cafés School safety Doctors Banking **** (rather not say...it's a surprise!) Women's vote Gay marriage Is New Zealand Behind The Times? Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Related podcasts that you will love: Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Raising kids in New Zealand Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

This is Part two of the interview with Jenn, a New Zealander who spent lockdown in England with her British partner. If you didn't catch part 1: Life in New Zealand vs life in the UK then go and listen to that now. it's a cracker! In part two of the podcast interview with Jenn, we discuss her observations of British houses and the way that British people spend their time compared to people (at least the ones Jenn knows) in New Zealand. Houses in both countries Outdoor spaces in both countries Why British people have lovely kitchens but don't cook! Spending quality time with family Busting the kiwi stereotype of always being outdoors Life in New Zealand Vs Life in The UK. Part 2 Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Related podcasts that you will love: Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Raising kids in New Zealand Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

This week's podcast is a little bit different. We have a real New Zealand guest. Jen is one of those New Zealand people that you are going to fall in love with. Just as her British boyfriend did. New Zealand Life Vs British Life In this chat, Jen opens up about what it was like to grow up in New Zealand as a kid and then shares the story of what it was like when she met her current partner and found herself getting to know the ins and outs of the typical British ways during lockdown. New Zealand We talk about New Zealand slang words, get to hear about the New Zealand culture and even discuss the HUGE differences between New Zealand food and British eating habits. UK If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand and are from the UK (or even if you are moving to New Zealand from the US) then you will LOVE this podcast episode. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up below and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! If you know of anyone who would love this podcast, then PLEASE, share this episode with them! Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

We moved to New Zealand with kids (age 8 and 5) from the UK twelve years ago. To say that we were wet behind the ears is an understatement. Rather we were sodding drenched. We emigrated to New Zealand from the UK and within the first year of being in the country, we had made more mistakes than we had in our entire lives combined. 5 Mistakes (We Made) When We Moved To New Zealand When we first moved to New Zealand we pretty much made things up as we went along. As you do. Perhaps we underestimated how big a move New Zealand was. As well as getting our heads around day to day differences such as New Zealand slang words, getting to know about the New Zealand culture (even the New Zealand food took some getting used to!), we were also making bigger decisions. Like what car to buy, where to live and what working in New Zealand would look like. In this week's podcast episode, (we also have a video version if you would prefer to watch!) Liz and her husband Brian, discuss 5 rookie mistakes that they made within the first year of living in New Zealand 1: Gambling with our currency. 2: Trying to rent a house in New Zealand from the UK 3: Buying a car from an auction. 4: Trying to be too sociable. 5: Jumping at the first opportunity (out of fear). Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! If you know of anyone who would love this podcast, then PLEASE, share this episode with them! Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android

We have been living in New Zealand for twelve years. We arrived from the UK where we had a comfortable home, my husband was on a good wage and both of my kids were at school. Within a year of moving to New Zealand, we were living in a rented house and my husband was on half the wage. Did I want to go home? At times, yes. But we were so determined to make New Zealand work that we did everything in our power to make it happen. Living in New Zealand. Why 30% of Immigrants Go Home But not everyone is as lucky as us. In 2019 Stuff.co reported: Out of the 99,300 non-New Zealanders that arrived here last year, 28,000 left and 71,000 stayed". New Zealand population statistics manager Peter Dolan said the cooling in net migration last year was a result of the increase in those leaving the country after migrating here in the past. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! For some people, the New Zealand cultural differences are so far from what they are used to that they pack up and leave. Homesickness is very real. When you move to the other side of the world, leaving behind everyone and everything you have only ever known, it is only natural to feel feelings of loss and regret. (Unless where you have left is utterly terrible of course). Why Can't Some People Make a Life in New Zealand? 🇳🇿 Lack of research plays a big part. And being unrealistic. There are many misconceptions about New Zealand, one of those being that this is the land of milk and honey. Which of course it isn't. When people arrive here and discover that work still exists, as does lining up at the grocery store and talking to the teacher about 'that child' who is bullying yours, they get disheartened. They become bitter. Worry that they have made a massive mistake. Instead of embracing their new way of life, learning the New Zealand slang and looking, they attempt to replicate their old ways in their new country. And to some extent, this can work. We know people who only have British friends. They go to their house every weekend and watch British TV. Eat British food and talk about 'back home. Personally, I don't think this is sustainable. There is only so much you can say about the price of Heinz Baked Beans. Americans in New Zealand also find it tough. Although personally, every American that we have met have found the country to be so refreshing that they embrace the change with open arms. 5 Reasons Why (Some) Immigrants to New Zealand Can't settle In this week's podcast episode, Liz and her husband Brian, discuss 5 of the most common traits that cause (some) immigrants to leave New Zealand. I say some because I don't want you to become disheartened. Some of these points that we make are totally natural and even if you find yourself doing them that doesn't necessarily mean that you won't make it work in New Zealand. You will. But only if you want to. Have your breaking in period and then embrace the country for what it is. Holding on to your old life will only prevent you from moving forward and that's not why you moved to New Zealand. Either way, good luck with your move to New Zealand and don't forget to share this post with anyone who would love it too! Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what is life like in New Zealand? I have talked about this endlessly. I even made a FREE 5-day video series for you to show you what you can expect from your life in New Zealand. Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up below and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! If you know of anyone who would love this podcast, then PLEASE, share this episode with them! Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android

If you are looking for tips on working from home with your spouse then you might definitely certainly want to listen to this podcast. For sure. Dealing with being together 24/7 is a regular conversation at our dinner table. We have been working together (on and off) as husband and wife - both from home and out of the house - for the past twenty-five years. And we haven't yet killed each other. Notice how I said yet. Working From Home With Your Spouse. Marriage. Menopause & Everything In Between That almost changed today. After sitting down and having a forty-minute conversation about working, living and remaining in love with your spouse, I discovered that Brian (yes, it was his fault, not mine, not that I am one to blame of course) forgot to turn his phone (the same phone that records the podcast) onto flight mode. To cut a long story short, the phone rang five minutes into the podcast and unbeknown to us, stopped recording. Thirty minutes of nothingness. Luckily, the phone camera (that is used to record the interview for YouTube) was still recording so, rather than scrap the whole conversation, we decided (after watching the video recording through) that we would release this conversation to the world using only the phone audio. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Even if it does sound a bit crap. Because there are some good helpful and insightful bits about marriage, menopause and making things work as a team. Hope you enjoy it. Let us know in the comments what you think! Did you enjoy this week's podcast on working from home with your spouse? Thank you so very much for listening! We'd love to know what you think about this week's show and if there is anything you would like to know further so that we can include it in our next podcast. Please rate, review and subscribe on whichever platform you are listening to this podcast - it helps us reach more people! Thank you for your support and don't forget— If you enjoy our podcasts then you can subscribe to us on iTunes or Spotify (that way you will never miss an episode!) If you know of anyone who would love this podcast, then PLEASE, share this episode with them! Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Related podcasts that you will enjoy! How to work from home and get stuff done. Homeschooling and working. Three things to be aware of.

She's a typical Brit. I've heard that saying more times than I've had hot dinners in the past twelve years. And right there is a perfect example of typical British ways. Right up there in that first sentence. Being British is fab. It's brill. You can say things that make no sense at all to the rest of the world and every other British person understands what you are saying. British Culture Habits In this podcast episode (which also has a video to watch should you so wish!), we talked about 12 of the most typical British ways that the world finds both confusing (and often infuriating!) Get a nice cup of tea and enjoy! Listen to the podcast about what makes a typical Brits here! (If you would rather watch the video version then keep scrolling!) Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Did you enjoy this week's podcast on British Culture? Thank you so very much for listening! We'd love to know what you think about this week's show and if there is anything you would like to know further so that we can include it in our next podcast. Please rate, review and subscribe on whichever platform you are listening to this podcast - it helps us reach more people! Thank you for your support and don't forget— If you enjoy our podcasts then you can subscribe to us on iTunes or Spotify (that way you will never miss an episode!) If you know of anyone who would love this podcast, then PLEASE, share this episode with them! Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok

How do Americans in New Zealand settle? Will New Zealand feel familiar in any ways? If you are moving to New Zealand from America and wondering what your new life will be like then you will love what we are about to share. Living in New Zealand (As an Expat) In this podcast episode (which also has a video to watch should you so wish!), we explored 3 (very similar) things that New Zealand and America share a love for! My family and I have been living in New Zealand twelve years ago from the UK and it was the BEST thing we ever did. Of course, as with any country, there are pros and cons of living in New Zealand here, but in general, the New Zealand food is divine and the scenery is to die for and the kiwi people are super welcoming. If you are from the US and are asking Is New Zealand for me then hopefully this video podcast will help you feel right at home! 3 (American) Things That New Zealand Embraces Listen to the podcast, here: Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Links Mentioned in this weeks episode:​ Moving to New Zealand with kids? https://itsadrama.com/kids-in-new-zealand/ Did you enjoy this week's podcast on the 5 things you won't find in New Zealand? If so, please rate, review and subscribe on whichever platform you are listening to this podcast - it helps us reach more people! And if you know of anyone who would love this podcast, then PLEASE, share this episode with them! Follow me on: Pinterest https://www.pinterest.nz/itsadrama/​ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...​ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lizitsadrama?...​ Follow me on: Did you enjoy this week's podcast on Americans Living in New Zealand? Thank you so very much for listening! We'd love to know what you think about this week's show and if there is anything you would like to know further so that we can include it in our next podcast. Please rate, review and subscribe on whichever platform you are listening to this podcast - it helps us reach more people! Thank you for your support and don't forget— If you enjoy our podcasts then you can subscribe to us on iTunes or Spotify (that way you will never miss an episode!) If you know of any American folk who are thinking of moving to New Zealand and would love this podcast, then PLEASE, share this episode with them! Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok

If you are moving to New Zealand you will be itching to find out everything there is to know about the country. From the New Zealand slang to what the new Zealand people are like. In this week's New Zealand podcast, we explore 5 things (well actually, it's more like 4 and a half) that you just won't find in New Zealand. And no. Number 1 isn't decent bacon because I've told you before. You can. 5 Things You Won't Find in New Zealand Listen to the podcast, 5 things you WON'T find in New Zealand here: Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Links Mentioned in this week's podcast: Links Mentioned in this weeks episode: The FREE 5 Day Video Guide To Life in New Zealand (the free version of the video guide we talk about) https://itsadrama.com/ilovenz/​ The post on the real reason we left Britain. https://itsadrama.com/reasons-for-emigrating-from-the-uk-blog/ Moving to New Zealand https://itsadrama.com/kids-in-new-zealand/ Did you enjoy this week's podcast on the 5 things you won't find in New Zealand? If so, please rate, review and subscribe on whichever platform you are listening to this podcast - it helps us reach more people! And if you know of anyone who would love this podcast, then PLEASE, share this episode with them! Follow me on: Pinterest https://www.pinterest.nz/itsadrama/​ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...​ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lizitsadrama?...​ Follow me on: Did you enjoy this week's podcast on 5 Things You WON'T find in New Zealand? Thank you so very much for listening! We'd love to know what you think about this week's show and if there is anything you would like to know further so that we can include it in our next podcast. Please rate, review and subscribe on whichever platform you are listening to this podcast - it helps us reach more people! Thank you for your support and don't forget— If you enjoy our podcasts then you can subscribe to us on iTunes or Spotify (that way you will never miss an episode!) If you know of anyone who would love this podcast, then PLEASE, share this episode with them!! Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok

My family and I have been living in New Zealand for almost twelve years. And in that time we have got to know many New Zealanders. (Or if we are going to use New Zealand slang, Kiwis). So in this week's New Zealand podcast, we thought it would be interesting to take the things that New Zealand people are known for and tell you our opinion on whether we think those labels are right. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Listen to the podcast, what New Zealand people are (really) like here: Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Links Mentioned in this weeks episode: The Free 5 Day Video Guide To Life in New Zealand (the free version of the video guide we talk about) Did you enjoy this week's podcast on what New Zealand people are (really) like? Thank you so very much for listening! We'd love to know what you think about this week's show and if there is anything you would like to know further so that we can include it in our next podcast. Please rate, review and subscribe on whichever platform you are listening to this podcast - it helps us reach more people! Thank you for your support and don't forget— If you enjoy our podcasts then you can subscribe to us on iTunes or Spotify (that way you will never miss an episode!) If you know of anyone who would love this podcast, then PLEASE, share this episode with them! Follow me on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok

The education system in New Zealand receives an unfair amount of flack. When we were planning on moving to New Zealand twelve years ago, the school system was one of the things that people always brought up. "Ohhh... you know schools aren't that good over there don't you?" said the people who had never crossed the Atlantic in their lives. "And apparently, you can't get decent bacon". You know my thoughts on this. Tosh. That's what. I've had plenty of decent bacon butties in New Zealand. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! New Zealand Education System I'm not an expert in the New Zealand school system field. I homeschooled both of my kids from the ages of 10 and 7. Not because I was unhappy with the New Zealand schools but because thankfully, New Zealand is an openminded forward-thinking country that encourages freedom of choice when it comes to education. And mine was to homeschool. New Zealand Education System Compared to The US So I found me an expert instead. Someone who would chat to me on the podcast and tell me everything there is to know about schools on both sides of the world. The lovely Tara, from KiwiAmerican (check out her YouTube Channel below) is an American who now moved to New Zealand from the US four years ago. She has four kids who have all experienced the US education system and are now at school in New Zealand. Tara also works as a university lecturer in Wellington so this gal knows her stuff when it comes to the school system in New Zealand and how it compares. If you are thinking of making that big move and planning on living in New Zealand with kids (but are concerned that they might end up with turnips as brains) then this is the episode for you. We hope you enjoyed the show and as always, thanks so much for being there, we love and appreciate your feedback. Links Mentioned in this weeks episode: The Free 5 Day Video Guide To Life in New Zealand (the free version of the video guide we talk about) Follow Tara from Kiwiamericans on TikTok & check her YouTube Channel too! Listen to the podcast, If it was easy everyone would do it, welcome to 2021 here: Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Did you enjoy this week's podcast on the New Zealand education system vs the US? Thank you so very much for listening! We'd love to know what you think about this week's show and if there is anything you would like to know further so that we can include it in our next podcast. Please rate, review and subscribe on whichever platform you are listening to this podcast - it helps us reach more people! Thank you for your support and don't forget— If you enjoy our podcasts then you can subscribe to us on iTunes or Spotify (that way you will never miss an episode!) If you know of anyone who would love this podcast, then PLEASE, share this episode with them! Liked This Post? Save It To Pinterest!⇓ Follow me on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook

Moving to New Zealand is a BIG scary decision and no matter how much stuff you research on the internet, your fears will never be totally soothed. Not until you arrive on kiwi soil and start getting on with your life. In this week's podcast episode Brian and I discuss what we worried about most about leaving the UK to live in New Zealand (& reveal whether those fears were justified). Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Moving To New Zealand From The UK Looking back no, the fears that I had about leaving Bath in the UK to come and start a new life down under in New Zealand in seem a bit silly. I mean come on...Brian running off with a bunch of cricketers at a BBQ?? I'd be so lucky. But in reality, I spent many a sleepless night worrying about certain things that I was convinced was going to make living in New Zealand totally and utterly miserable. It's only looking on the bright side that keeps me going... 7 Common Fears about Life in New Zealand (& Whether or Not They Came True) This week we talk about : Gangs Never seeing family again Male chauvinists Failure Things being a bit backwards Not being welcomed Money We hope you enjoyed the show and as always, thanks so much for being there, we love and appreciate your feedback. Links Mentioned in this weeks episode: The Free 5 Day Video Guide To Life in New Zealand (the free version of the video guide we talk about) Listen to the podcast, If it was easy everyone would do it, welcome to 2021 here: Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Android Did you enjoy this week's scary things about moving to New Zealand podcast? Thank you so very much for listening! We'd love to know what you think about this week's show and if there is anything you would like to know further so that we can include it in our next podcast. Please rate, review and subscribe on whichever platform you are listening to this podcast - it helps us reach more people! Thank you for your support and don't forget— If you enjoy our podcasts then you can subscribe to us on iTunes or Spotify (that way you will never miss an episode!) If you know of anyone who would love this podcast, then PLEASE, share this episode with them! Follow me on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook

Welcome back to the first podcast first of 2021. Broadcasting from our back garden in New Zealand ('cause it's so blimin' hot inside!) Podcasting From New Zealand I'm not going to lie. Creating a podcast episode every week isn't easy. Maybe if we had a team of guys sorting out this and that it'd be different, but we don't. It's just me and Bri. A husband and wife, living in New Zealand. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Every week we chew the fat on life (usually about travel, and New Zealand) and then we share it with the world. Sounds easy, doesn't it? But keeping motivated and trying and come up with new ideas can be a bit of a challenge. Bloody hell. Half the time I can only just about manage to decide what to have for tea. It would be far easier to put the telly on and watch another re-run of Downtown. But then I remembered something... If It Was Easy Everyone Would Do It And they don't. Make podcasts I mean. Which means there are more ears in the world to go around. That was the motivation I needed to continue number 1. And then, as I was sitting at my desk, trying to decide whether or not to record a "I quit" episode, my computer pinged. And as if by magic, the motivation to continue number 2 popped into my inbox. Two beautiful emails from listeners of the show. I read them out on this week's podcast episode. To let you see how lucky we are. So here it is. The first of fifty-two episodes. Let's make 2021 a fabulous year and remind ourselves that often the best things in life take work. That's what makes them so bloody good! As always, thanks so much for being there, we love and appreciate your feedback. Links Mentioned in this weeks episode: The Free 5 Day Video Guide To Life in New Zealand (the free version of the video guide we talk about) Listen to the podcast, If it was easy everyone would do it, welcome to 2021 here Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Android Did you enjoy this week's life in New Zealand podcast? Thank you so very much for listening! We'd love to know what you think about this week's show and if there is anything you would like to know further so that we can include it in our next podcast. Please rate, review and subscribe on whichever platform you are listening to this podcast - it helps us reach more people! Thank you for your support and don't forget— If you enjoy our podcasts then you can subscribe to us on iTunes or Spotify (that way you will never miss an episode!) If you know of anyone who would love this podcast, then PLEASE, share this episode with them! Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook

The last podcast episode of 2020! And what a year...because I am a nosey parker who likes to know everything about everyone I thought you might appreciate it if Brian and I opened up and shared with you what 2020 has been like for us. A husband and wife living with two teenagers down here in New Zealand. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! The Big Take-Aways From 2020 How a normal family of four adapted to lockdown in New Zealand. The pros and cons Dealing with the plummeting mental health of our teenage daughter Realising that more is not best. How (and why) Brian left his $$$ job to plough on with our online venture The ways in which we dealt (and always seem to deal) with family unrest Creating online businesses, changing your life and being brave enough to take a different direction when you're 57 (and quite honestly feel knackered). Why moving forwards or even sideways is far better than sitting still or going backwards Links Mentioned in This Weeks Episode Visiting New Zealand from America (Mark, Brian's cousin from New York tells us what his initial impression of New Zealand are). Staying positive in lockdown (Our family discussion on things we were trying to put into place to get through lockdown) Homeschooling and working. How to juggle both Unplugging. 7 Simple ways to snatch back time Glamping in New Zealand (When Brian and I desperately needed some time alone) Christmas in New Zealand. Wonderfull or weird? The Free 5 Day Video Guide To Life in New Zealand (the free version of the video guide we talk about) Listen to the podcast: How to work from home (and still) get stuff done. Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Android Did you enjoy this week's podcast about life through 2020? Thank you so very much for listening! We'd love to know what you think about this week's show and if there is anything you would like to know further so that we can include it in our next podcast. Please rate, review and subscribe on whichever platform you are listening to this podcast - it helps us reach more people! Thank you for your support and don't forget— If you enjoy our podcasts then you can subscribe to us on iTunes or Spotify (that way you will never miss an episode!) If you know of anyone who would love this podcast, then PLEASE, share this episode with them! Follow me on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook

Luckily, one of the best things about New Zealand is the fact that the people have a bloody good sense of humour. Which is just as well. Because some of these common misconceptions about what life is like in New Zealand are quite frankly hilarious. Life in New Zealand I am not a hypocrite so I will tell you this straight up. Before we go any further. Prior to us moving to New Zealand eleven years ago, my (zero) knowledge of the country led me to believe that I would find locals living in mud huts selling coconut juice to the passers-by in exchange for a smile. I even thought that there would be little sheep in neck-scarves working at the airport. Luckily, I kept that last expectation to myself. What is life like in New Zealand? The reality couldn't be further from the truth. Which is a pity really. I think it would be quite nice to have a woolly ram checking your luggage for dirty boots. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! If you are moving to New Zealand from the US then you need to read this post and listen to this podcast. Because I hate to break it to you, but a lot of these common misconceptions came via my American friends. Oops. Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up below and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! 7 (Ridiculous) Misconceptions About New Zealand 1: New Zealander's Don't Speak English I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt on this one. And I kind of get it. The New Zealand slang is not just confusing but quite frankly, at times, it can come across as just plain bonkers. I mean, what country says 'Yeah Nah' when you ask them a question? Huh? But fear not. English is spoken throughout New Zealand. And rest assured, once you get become accustomed to the accent and get your head around the fact that kiwis will greet you by saying 'howzit?' and then walk away without waiting for an answer, you'll be sweet. English is one of the three official languages in New Zealand (the others are Te Reo Māori and New Zealand sign language). 2: New Zealand is Connected To Australia (by a bridge actually). Er no. Not quite. Australia is a little over 2,500 miles away from New Zealand so that bridge had better be a bloody long one... Just to be clear. Australia is not connected to New Zealand. They are completely separate countries. And for god's sake don't ever make the same mistake as I did and claim you can't tell the difference between a kiwi accent and an Ozzie one. Big mistake. One says Luz and the other says leeez. Not actually that helpful when your name is Liz. 3: It's Always Sunny in New Zealand One of the wonderful things about living in New Zealand is that it is a country with seasons. Four of them in fact. While it is true that there are hotter and drier parts of the country depending on where you go, New Zealand has four seasons and all of them hold their own secret charm. If you are trying to weigh up when is the best time to visit New Zealand then I'd say it depends on what floats your boat. The summer is hot and gorgeous - if you are coming in December just remember that Christmas in New Zealand is hot (and I won't lie, that's a bit weird). The spring is warm and beautiful, the winter is sunny and cold and you can ski and the autumn is colourful and calm. Just remember, this is not Hawaii, nor is it Sri Lanka or Australia. This is New Zealand. And It rains a lot. Which is why the country is so beautifully green. 4: New Zealand People Dwell in Bungalows Along The Coast I love this one! Some New Zealander's have holiday homes along the coast. These homes are called 'Baches'. Don't ask me what the name means, I have no idea. But these baches are wooden structures, usually made up of two or three rooms, with a basic kitchen. They are an iconic part of New Zealand's culture and history. They are now hugely desirable in New Zealand due to their beachside location. But no, New Zealanders live in houses or apartments like everyone else in the world. Not a mud hut in sight. 5:New Zealander's Eat The Kiwi Bird (& it tastes like chicken) I have something to confess. In all the years that I have been living in New Zealand, I have only ever seen a kiwi bird once. And that was in a sanctuary while we were on holiday exploring some free hot pools in Rotorua. The Kiwi is a national icon, equally cherished by all cultures in New Zealand and the last place you will ever see a kiwi bird is on a New Zealanders plate. Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? 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It seems as though most of the world are working from home right now, so in this post and podcast, we wanted to share some tips on how to be more productive. How to get stuff done. So that you don't sit in your pyjamas all day, stroking the cat and staring at the countdown timer on the tumble drier. Working From Home Working from home might be a completely new experience for you. It certainly is for Brian (my husband) and I. Brian was a tradie, and for the past twenty years has left the house at 8 and returned home at 6. I owned and ran a cafe back in the UK, and then we made the move to New Zealand, and I homeschooled my kids for ten years. It's only in the last two years, having had a mini mid-life crisis and deciding that we wanted to become groovy digital nomads and have location independent jobs, that we find ourselves working from home full time. And like you, we are constantly striving for ways in which to improve our productivity. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! Being Productive When Working From Home The trouble with working from home is it sometimes feels like a bit of a cop-out. You try to become super-efficient and aim to do everything. Everything other than what you are supposed to be doing. All of a sudden very it's essential that you empty the contents of the kitchen drawer and reorganise the big knives from the chopsticks. But while this kind of procrastination scratches a small itch, you end your week feeling guilty and cheated and tell yourself that things would be better if you had a proper office to go to. As a side note, working from home has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. I absolutely love it. And I think you will too. Especially if you put these productivity tips and techniques in place. Staying Productive While Working From Home. 7 Tips 1: Make a Space Even if you are working from home and home is one bedroom flat, try your hardest to craft out a little space that is yours. My space is wherever my foldup camp table will fit. This can be in the garden, behind the couch, in the corner of the family room, or sometimes, I have been known to set up camp at the foot of my bed. It's not about physical space, it's more about mental space. Create a space that represents productivity. When you sit down in that space, you are working. Don't try and perch oat the edge of the breakfast bar surrounded by cups and dirty dishes; your mind won't know where to focus. I've tried that and it doesn't work. 2: Chore Chart Earlier this years I found myself in a position where there were three other adults and me (ok, one 16-year-old but old enough to pull her weight) and it was always down to me to dish out the jobs and ask for their help. What's that all about? I get it. It's easy to believe that when you are working from home then that's all you are doing. That because you are working the house will take care of itself. The fairies will somehow take care of the cleaning and the cooking. Wrong. By creating a routine in the way of a chore chart I found that household chores get done (outside of work time), But they WILL get done. End of problem. Do the same. Make a chore chart that everyone has to be part of. It will give everyone (mostly you) peace of mind to know that those things will be dealt with at an allocated time. 3: Take Regular Breaks If tI can give you one tip that will increase your productivity while working from home, it is to take regular breaks. And I don't just mean breakfast, lunch and dinner breaks. The Pomodoro technique is something that I have been using for the past year or so while working at home, and I absolutely love it. This technique encourages you to work in twenty-five-minute increments and then take a break. The break must be for at least five minutes and you move away from your place of work, stretch your legs and your eyes. If you haven't tried it then I really suggest you do so - it works! 4: Make Things Pretty As I said in the podcast episode, I cannot work (or let's say don't work as productively) unless the space around me is calm and preferably pretty! This is easily achieved by placing a small vase of flowers by your workspace or something else that symbolises calm. Seriously, you don't have to run to the florist, a single dandelion or a daisy in a glass will suffice. As long as you don't have any reactions to essential oils I would also recommend burning peppermint oil in a oil burner in the room where you intend to work. Not only does it smell divine, but it also has a magic way of making you focus! 5: Work in a Café Once the world returns to normal and we are let out into the open, working in a café is a must! This is a practice that I have only recently a

The food in New Zealand is not very well documented, is it? When we made our move to New Zealand from the UK over a decade ago, I was expecting to get here and be faced with a plate full of lamb chops and maybe a kiwi fruit for dessert. But the reality couldn't have been further from the truth. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up HERE and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! SIGN UP NOW! In this podcast episode (you can listen or watch, it's your choice!) Ryan, an American who left the US five years ago and is now living in Auckland New Zealand with his family. Food in New Zealand You don't tend to read much about food in New Zealand. Which is a shame as it leads people to believe that kiwi food is either boring and non-existence or a bit on the weird side and that everyone who lives in New Zealand resides in mud huts and eats dinosaur eggs. Neither of those things is true. Well. My son's bedroom sometimes resembles a mud hut, but that's another story. When you come to New Zealand looking for food, you will find an array of mouthwatering deliciousness. And maybe a tinned asparagus sandwich but let's talk about that later. Life in New Zealand New Zealand living takes some getting used to. From becoming accustomed (and not be offended by) the New Zealand slang, to the earthquakes, the laid back attitude right down to the New Zealand Christmas experience. But food is a major part of your life, and if you're planning on moving to New Zealand from the US or any other far-flung part of the world, you'll want to know what you'll be having for your dinner when you get off the plane. 10 New Zealand Foods You've (Probably) Never Heard Of The foods that I want to share with you are typical New Zealand foods that I doubt you will have heard of. I know I hadn't. 1: Mince on Toast I am not kidding; when I first saw this on the menu in New Zealand, I thought it was a misprint. Mincemeat. On toast?? What's that all about? But then I tried it. And. It. Is. Divine. The version I had was made with a tomato and herb base, served on a piece of toast and topped with an egg (because in case you didn't know, the kiwis LOVE eggs. Or should I say iggs.) Finished off with a mouthwateringly delicious hollandaise sauce. If you haven't tried this New Zealand dish, then it is a must! Cost for mince on toast in a New Zealand café? Approx NZD $12 2: Hāngi When you visit New Zealand and are ever offered the chance to partake in a Hāngi then jump at it. It is one of those divine eating experiences that you will never, ever forget. A Hāngi is a Māori cooking method. Friends are invited around, a pit is dug into the ground and a fire is made. From there, hot rocks are placed on top. Everyone stands around and has a good chin wag, talks about the rugby and the wind and waits for an hour or two. Once the rocks are white-hot, baskets of food containing meat (usually lamb but also chicken, beef or pork), potatoes, and other root vegetables (mostly kumara) are wrapped (traditionally in leaves but more commonplace today in tin foil), and are placed on top of the rocks. The earth is then dug back over the baskets until the pit is filed in. And then you wait. Usually for around five to seven hours. The pit is dug back up, the baskets lifted out, and dinner is served. The result? A tender, smokey, meltingly delicious plate of slow-cooked New Zealand loveliness. 3: Sausage Sizzle Ok, listen. Life in New Zealand with kids means sausages. If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand or even taking a vacation to the country, there is something you need to be aware of. The kiwis LOVE sausages. But not just that, they LOVE sausage sizzle. The sausage sizzle is a kiwi tradition. Go to any kid's birthday party, fundraiser, festival, school camp, in fact, any kiwi gathering and it will be there. The BBQ, the bag of sausages, the sliced white bread and the tomato sauce. Now then you food snobs listen up. Don't make the mistake that I made when I first moved to New Zealand. I dared to call this New Zealand food a sausage sandwich. Shame on me. This is no sausage sandwich. yes it is a sausage and yes it is wrapped in bread, but this here is a saussie. That's it. A saussie. Add this word to your list of New Zealand slang. You'll hear it a lot. The Saussie: Never two pieces of bread, only one. The saussie is placed in the corner of the bread and wrapped over on an angle. And if you don't have tomato sauce with it then be prepared for a funny look. Cost for a saussie from a sizzle in New Zealand? Approx NZD $1 4: Tinned Asparagus Sandwiches One up from the sausage sizzle this is one item on the New Zealand food list that makes an appearance at the more upmarket gatherings. Nowhere in the world have I ever been offered a tinned asparagus san