NZ Ahead Podcast

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY LIFE in NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free  Get NEW ZEALAND Residency For Your Parents: Parent Retirement Visa explained. One of the hardest parts about moving to New Zealand is leaving your parents behind. But what if you didn't have to? Today, we sit down with Charlotte from NZ Shores Immigration to unpack the Parent Retirement Category Visa – an often-overlooked pathway that allows parents of NZ citizens/residents to gain residency relatively quickly. 📌 Today, we cover: - The biggest heartbreak of moving to NZ - What IS the Parent Retirement Visa? - The REAL cost: $1.5M explained (Investment vs. Settlement) - Why you CANNOT buy a standard house - The $60k "Guaranteed Income" requirement - How long you must keep the money invested - Does your child need to be a Citizen? - Can you use a remote job for income? - Minimum stay requirements? - Health & Character requirements for older parents Using Property (UK/US homes) to fund the visa -Current processing times -Pathway to New Zealand Citizenship -No age limit -Can the children "gift" the money to the parents? - What happens if a parent passes away during the 4 years? Remember! If you long to MOVE TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP below for our FREE 5 DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand 🇳🇿https://nzahead.com/free Links: Reach out to Charlotte and don't forget to mention this podcast:  [email protected] 🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Watch the videos, and on day 5, you will be given details on how to join our private NZ Ahead Slack community, where Liz, Brian, Charlotte and hundreds of other New Zealand life lovers reside 🎉 Subscribe to our channel and let’s be friends forever and ever… 🇳🇿 Know someone who would love this New Zealand content? Then PLEASE, share this episode with them! You can also follow us on our New Zealand blog: https://nzahead.com/blog/ #newzealand #nzvisa #nzimmigration #parentretirementvisa   Links: Here’s how you can learn more about our private NZ Ahead community. Your first step to moving to NZ: www.nzahead.com/free🇳🇿If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE to Life in New Zealand. This leads to details on how to join the private, very world-famous, lovely NZ Ahead Slack Community that Ben and many other adventurers are part of! www.nzahead.com/free    Charlotte is a very active member of our wonderful NZ Ahead Slack Community so you can contact her directly there. You can also email Charlotte directly (don't forget to mention this podcast for extra special love!) : [email protected]  🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead  Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-travel 💰 Transferring currency? We love and trust TorFX.  If you want a fabulous personal service and unbeatable rates (they will match anyone else), we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://nzahead.com/torfx 🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust DiscoverCars. They are consistently good and find us the best deals. Check out car hire here: https://itsadrama.com/NZcars Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always  Love the show? Please rate and review the NZ Ahead Podcast HERE! This is a free way to support our show: leave it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts.It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review".Thank you!  Kia Kaha,Liz and Brian x   Want More New Zealand Content? Go to our NZ Ahead Blog where you will find a mass of NZ content! https://nzahead.com/blog/    Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY LIFE in NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free  Today, we reconnect with Ben, an American dad who immigrated with his family from Missouri, USA, to Auckland, New Zealand, two years ago.When we last spoke, Ben was in the thick of the transition. Now, the dust has settled. His daughter is thriving in school. His wife, Kira, is loving her job as a nurse. They bought a house, made friends, and started building a life. But then came the trip back to the States. Today, Ben opens up about what it felt like to return to the country he once called home, only to realise that "home" now means something completely different. We also dive into: What life in Auckland, New Zealand really looks like after the honeymoon period The surprising challenges of buying a house in New Zealand How Ben and Kira saved aggressively to make the move work Why work-life balance in NZ has been a game-changer for their family The beautiful (and sometimes uncomfortable) process of immersing in Māori culture And Ben's simple, powerful advice: "A goal without a plan is just a wish."   Links & Resources: Join our free NZ Ahead community on Slack by taking the 5 day video guide: www.nzahead.com/free  Get our free 5-day video series on life in New Zealand: www.nzahead.com/free Catch Ben's first appearance on the podcast: https://youtu.be/W8n-pfQ5nQ8?si=jsN8w0IFHs6R_eym   Links: Here’s how you can learn more about our private NZ Ahead community. Your first step to moving to NZ: www.nzahead.com/free🇳🇿If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. This leads to details on how to join the private, very world-famous, lovely NZ Ahead Slack Community that Ben and many other adventurers are part of! www.nzahead.com/free 🛑 WE cannot offer immigration advice. The company we love and trust (and are also part of our NZ Ahead community) is New Zealand Shores. NZ Shores offer a FREE eligibility test. Click below, answer a few questions and see if New Zealand is for you https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/     🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead  Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-travel 💰 Transferring currency? We love and trust TorFX.  If you want a fabulous personal service and unbeatable rates (they will match anyone else), we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://nzahead.com/torfx 🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust Discover Cars. They are consistently good and find us the best deals. Check out car hire here: https://itsadrama.com/NZcars Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.  We love housesitting. We have been housesitting around the world for a decade, and it has given our family the chance to explore the world and has saved us THOUSANDS of $$$.Check out these housesits in NZ: https://itsadrama.com/trusted-nz⛑️Safety wing Nomad Travel insurance. We use Safety Wing. They have been brilliant and offer us everything we need at a great price: https://itsadrama.com/safetywing-insurance   Love the show? Please rate and review the NZ Ahead Podcast HERE! This is a free way to support our show: leave it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts.It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review".Thank you!  Kia Kaha,Liz and Brian x   Want More New Zealand Content? Go to our NZ Ahead Blog where you will find a mass of NZ content! https://nzahead.com/blog/    Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY LIFE in NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Think you're too old to relocate to New Zealand? Think again. The skilled migrant visa cuts off at 55—but what if you're 56, 58, or 62 and still have so much to offer? In this episode, we sit down with immigration advisor Charlotte Stockman from NZ Shores to explore the little-known world of age waivers for New Zealand. If you're wondering how to immigrate to New Zealand over 55, this is essential listening. Charlotte explains what an age waiver is, who qualifies, and how to navigate the complex process of applying for a relocation to NZ with an age waiver visa. Links: Here’s how you can learn more about our private NZ Ahead community. Your first step to moving to NZ: www.nzahead.com/free🇳🇿If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private and very world famously lovely NZ Ahead Slack Community. Charlotte is a very active member of our wonderful NZ Ahead Slack Community so you can contact her directly there. You can also email Charlotte directly (don't forget to mention this podcast for extra special love!) : [email protected] 🛑 New Zealand Shores offer a FREE eligibility test. Click below, answer a few questions and see if New Zealand is for you https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/     🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead  Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-travel 💰 Transferring currency? We love and trust TorFX.  If you want a fabulous personal service and unbeatable rates (they will match anyone else) we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://nzahead.com/torfx 🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust Discover Cars. They are consistently good and find us the best deals. Check out car hire here: https://itsadrama.com/NZcars Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.  We love housesitting. We have been housesitting around the world for a decade, and it has saved our family of four THOUSANDS.Check out these housesits in NZ: https://itsadrama.com/trusted-nz If you want to join us in using TrustedHousesitters to travel the world, use our exclusive discount code to get a WHOPPING 25% off HOUSESITTING yearly membership. It's cheaper than one night's stay in an Airbnb: https://itsadrama.com/housesit-discount⛑️Safety wing Nomad Travel insurance. We use Safety Wing. They have been brilliant and offer us everything we need at a great price: https://itsadrama.com/safetywing-insurance   Love the show? Please rate and review the NZ Ahead Podcast HERE! This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts.It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review".Thank you!  Kia Kaha,Liz and Brian x   Want More New Zealand Content? Go to our NZ Ahead Blog where you will find a mass of NZ content! https://nzahead.com/blog/    Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

 🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Today's show is fabulous. Liz chats with an old French friend, François, who came to New Zealand in 2008 on a working holiday visa from France, Europe, with his girlfriend (now wife), Emily and never left.Until recently, seventeen years later, when the birth of his two children and the pull of ageing parents became too strong to ignore. With dual citizenship, this French expat, Francois, shares his love for New Zealand: why he stayed, why he left and what he has created to stay connected to the country he loves, New Zealand.Enjoy! Here’s how you can learn more about our private NZ Ahead community and join us: www.nzahead.com/free🇳🇿If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private and very world famously lovely NZ Ahead Slack Community.  Links:   To find out more about having a tour of the "real" France, you can contact Francoise directly by email: [email protected] go to his website: https://www.kiwisinfrance.com/   We can not offer immigration advice: 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you. https://nzahead.com/nzshores    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead  Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-travel 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution that puts trust and transparency first, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx  🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust Discover Cars. They are consistently good and find us the best deals. Check out car hire here: https://itsadrama.com/NZcars Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.  We love housesitting. We have been housesitting around the world for a decade, and it has saved our family of four THOUSANDS. Check out these housesits in NZ: https://itsadrama.com/trusted-nz If you want to join us in using TrustedHousesitters to travel the world, use our exclusive discount code to get a WHOPPING 25% off HOUSESITTING yearly membership. It's cheaper than one night's stay in an Airbnb: https://itsadrama.com/housesit-discount ⛑️Safety wing Nomad Travel insurance. If, like us, you are travelling for more than a couple of weeks, then we recommend getting a "rolling pay-as-you-go insurance". We use Safety Wing. They have been brilliant and offer us everything we need at a great price: https://itsadrama.com/safetywing-insurance   Love the show? Please rate and review the NZ Ahead Podcast HERE! This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts.It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review".Thank you!  Kia Kaha,Liz and Brian x    Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!  Want to help us out? Please rate, review and SHARE this episode! Thank you muchly xx   Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Thing

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Watch the videos, and on day 5, you will be given details on how to join our private NZ Ahead Slack community, where Liz, Brian, Charlotte and hundreds of other New Zealand life lovers reside 🎉 One of the biggest changes coming in August 2026 is the introduction of two brand-new pathways under the Skilled Migrant Resident Visa. This opens the criteria to many people who haven't been eligible to move to New Zealand for the last two or three years. If you've been dreaming of making New Zealand your home, August 2026 could be the turning point you've been waiting for. Immigration New Zealand has announced a significant revamp of the Skilled Migrant Resident Visa, and the changes are big. Really big. Today, we sat down with NZ Ahead community Slack member our favourite immigration advisor, Charlotte Stockman from NZ Shores, to break down exactly what's happening, who will benefit, and how you can prepare.  🇳🇿If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Slack Community that Charlotte and many others are part of.  Links: Reach out to Charlotte and don't forget to mention this podcast: [email protected] 🛑 New Zealand Shores offer a FREE eligibility test. Click below, answer a few questions and see if New Zealand is for you https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/   Love the show? Please rate and review the NZ Ahead Podcast HERE!This is a free way to support our show: leave it a five-star rating and review wherever you listen to this podcast.It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Find lots more NZ content on our websiteNZ Ahead  Thank you!  Kia Kaha,Liz and Brian x     Want to help us out? Please rate, review and SHARE this episode! Thank you muchly xx      Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

 🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free There will no doubt come a time in your kiwi immigration adventure when you wish to buy a house in New Zealand. Which is why you are going to LOVE this week's podcast episode! Today, Liz chats with NZ Ahead's favourite New Zealand real-estate agent (and very good friend) Angie. Angie, a senior member of Smith and Bishop Real Estate in Taranaki, has been helping people buy and sell houses across New Zealand for over 13 years. This girl knows her stuff! (Plus, she's a very good friend, so I can vouch for her personally.) Today, Anjie shares some real, juicy inside information and tips that will shed a lot of light on the whole (often confusing) process of buying and selling property in New Zealand.Sit back, and learn all there is to know about buying and selling your home in New Zealand, with Anjie. Here’s how you can learn more about our private NZ Ahead community and join us: www.nzahead.com/free🇳🇿If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Slack Community that we are talking about)  Links: You can contact Anjie directly by email: [email protected] or visit Smith and Bishop's website (and don't forget to mention the NZ Ahead Podcast!Website: https://www.smithbishop.co.nz/ Love the show? Please rate and review the NZ Ahead Podcast HERE! This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts.It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review".Thank you!  Kia Kaha,Liz and Brian x    Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!  Want to help us out? Please rate, review and SHARE this episode! Thank you muchly xx   Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand 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? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?     Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Moving to New Zealand? Perhaps you're taking an NZ vacation - having a little looksy beforehand. You know us by now. We're not judgy on this channel. Not me and Bri. Uh uh. We only have your best interests at heart. Always. So, believe us when we say, this is an important episode. Do yourself a favour and have a listen (and a giggle) and save yourself the embarrassment of looking like a complete wally. Like Liz did when she first visited New Zealand. You're welcome...!! x   🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...   Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.   Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!  Want to help us out? PLease rate, review and SHARE this episode! Thank you muchly xx   Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand 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? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?     Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Welcome to 2026! If this episode doesn't inspire you to say "enough is enough" and make your dream of moving to New Zealand a reality, we don't know what will. Two questions for you: How long have you been dreaming of moving to New Zealand? How long do you intend to keep "dreaming" about moving to New Zealand? Today, we are here to encourage, push, support and beg you to make that massive leap and finally, FINALLY put into action that dream that's been living at the back of your mind for far too long. You can do it. You can move to New Zealand.Thousands before you have done it. Thousands after you will do it. Will you be one of those people? Will you live your life to the full and never say the words  "what if?" We hope so. Please know you are not alone. Let us help you make 2026 the year you put yourself first and move your NZ status from "dream" to "reality". Happy New Year, lovely people. We hope to see you on the other side! Kia Kaha,Liz and Brian xLINKS: Here’s how you can learn more about our private NZ Ahead community and join us: www.nzahead.com/free🇳🇿If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Slack Community that we are talking about) 🛑 ​We are unable to give immigration advice, but NZ Shores Immigration advisors are the company we use, love and trust. Take the FREE NZ Shores eligibility test and see if New Zealand is possible for you.https://nzshores.com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  We use them, as do many people in our community. If you want trustworthy, real people on the other end of the phone, along with the best rates, then TorFx is for you. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx  If you are struggling with loss and grief, please know you are not alone.  Liz's new book, You Won't Just Cry When They Die, will help you survive, cope and gently heal when your world turns upside down. You can find her book here. Do you LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Love the show? Please rate and review the NZ Ahead Podcast HERE!This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review".Thank you! 

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Ever feel like you're researching the "highlight reel" of moving to New Zealand? The perfect visas, the seamless pet moves, the dream home waiting... but what about the real, messy, behind-the-scenes stuff? The stuff that actually happens? This episode is different. Today, we are sharing something we very rarely share. We just got off our monthly unfiltered live Zoom call with our NZ Ahead community members. No scripts, no cameras for YouTube, just real people in the middle of their messy, beautiful, stressful, and hopeful journeys to New Zealand. They shared the stories you won't find on an immigration website. And today, we're going to pass those messages on to you. Because we suspect you may need to hear this. Today, we’re talking about: The "Pet CV" that made a landlord say YES in cutthroat Auckland. The heart-stopping $21,000 bill for moving a furry family.  The international bank transfer that FAILED, leaving them stranded without savings. The one document they forgot to check that delayed their move by 6 months. If you're lying awake at night wondering if you can actually do this move to NZ, this episode is your proof: you can. But you don't have to do it blind. Remember. You’re not alone in this. Kia kaha Stay strong, stay true, and listen to your calling. LINKS: Here’s how you can learn more and join us:  🇳🇿Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Slack Community that we are talking about)  🛑  ​Click the link below to take the FREE NZ Shores eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores.com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx  Do you LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community).   If you are struggling with loss and grief, please know you are not alone. After experiencing deep loss, Liz has written a book that will help you survive, cope and gently heal when your world turns upside down. You can find her book here.    Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android    

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free ALERT: If you need a massive dose of "yes, you can move to NZ," this episode is for you.Moving to New Zealand with a family seems daunting enough, but what if your child has a medical condition? Is it even possible? In today's podcast, we sit down with Kristen, a member of our NZ Ahead community from Denver, Colorado, USA, who is navigating the move to Queenstown with her husband and two young children. If you've ever been told "it's not possible," this story is for you. Get ready for an incredibly relatable and empowering story that covers the emotional weight of leaving a thriving career, the power of networking as an introvert, and the practical steps to securing a job and a visa. 💥 LISTEN TO DISCOVER:   Navigating NZ immigration with a child's medical condition. The "Acceptable Standard of Health" explained. How to network and find a job in New Zealand from overseas. The emotional challenges of leaving a successful career behind. Tips for managing the stress of an international move. Enjoy and thank you so much, Kristen ❤️ Links:   🇳🇿 If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE to Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Slack Community that Kristen is a long-time member of.) www.nzahead.com/free   🛑 ​Click the link below to take the FREE NZ Shores eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you. https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/   💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX. If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx   🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust Discover Cars. They are consistently good and find us the best deals. Check out car hire here: https://itsadrama.com/NZcars   Do you LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Sign up now and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series! (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). www.nzahead.com/free  Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free 📹 Check out our YouTube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama   Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE! rate and review us HERE! This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you! Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.  

 Love NZ? Get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/freeAfter her New Zealand visa was denied, Canadian social worker and NZ Ahead community member, Huma, was faced with an impossible choice. Today, Huma shares her 2-year battle with the NZ immigration system, the extreme sacrifice of renouncing her Pakistani citizenship, and how she finally achieved her dream of moving to Christchurch. This is such an inspiring story and one we think you will love. Enjoy and thank you so much, Huma ❤️  Kia Kaha. Aroha. Liz and Brian. 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP below for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. This will also lead you to more details of the NZAhead Community that Liz, and Huma talk about! 🇳🇿  www.nzahead.com/free Links: If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Slack Community that Huma is a long time member of). www.nzahead.com/free 🛑 ​Click the link below to take the FREE NZ Shores eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX. If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx 🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust Discover Cars. They are consistently good and find us the best deals. Check out car hire here: https://itsadrama.com/NZcars Do you LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Sign up now and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series! (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). www.nzahead.com/free  Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE! rate and review us HERE! This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you! Subscribe to us on Apple, Subscribe on Android, Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ https://nzahead.com/free/  Travelling to New Zealand is exciting, but facing immigration and customs questions at the airport border control can be intimidating. Today, we chat with immigration advisor Charlotte from NZ Shores to uncover the biggest mistakes people make at the New Zealand border and what you MUST avoid saying/doing to customs and immigration when landing at Auckland International Airport or any NZ entry point. Listen to learn how to be prepared for a stress-free start to your New Zealand adventure! 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP below for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. This will also lead you to more details of the NZAhead Community that Liz, Brian and Charlotte talk about! 🇳🇿 https://itsadrama.com/ilovenz/  🛑 🔗 Connect with Charlotte: [email protected], and don't forget to mention NZ Ahead! ​ 🛑 Need immigration advice? Use NZ Shores! Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you, and don't forget to mention this podcast! https://bit.ly/ytiadea  💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX. If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx 🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust Discover Cars. They are consistently good and find us the best deals. Check out car hire here: https://itsadrama.com/NZcars  Do you LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Sign up now and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series! (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). www.nzahead.com/free    Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free   Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE! rate and review us HERE! This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you! Subscribe to us on Apple, Subscribe on Android, Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Driving in New Zealand is pretty straightforward, but unless you are familiar with the driving rules and laws in New Zealand, you could find yourself facing some hefty fines. In this week's episode, we share 10 important (and not always known) laws around driving in New Zealand, to ensure your trip goes safely and smoothly. Enjoy!  Liz and Brian 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🚗 Looking for the best deals on car hire? We use love and trust Discover cars. They offer excellent customer service and find us the best deals wherever we go in the world. Brian refuses to use anyone else. Check out the best CAR HIRE here: https://itsadrama.com/carhire   🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...   Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.   Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!  Want to help us out? Please rate, review and SHARE this episode! Thank you muchly xx   Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand 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? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?     Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify  

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/freeDoes this sound familiar? You scroll through photos of your own life, looking at your lovely home, your happy kids, your good job, and the beautiful place you live… and still, STILL you feel this nagging, pulling sensation that you want to leave everything you have, throw it all up in the air, RISK losing everything, and for what? To move to New Zealand. What’s wrong with me? You ask. Why can't I JUST be happy and grateful like everyone else? We hear you.... This week's NZ Ahead podcast episode was inspired by a private one-on-one coaching session we had with one of our NZ Ahead community members in which we dove into a topic that is so, so common, yet it leaves so many people feeling isolated and confused: the guilt of wanting to leave a life that, by all accounts, is pretty fantastic.Here are our thoughts and advice on how to move forward.  You will love this episode.. Here’s how you can learn more and join us: If you’re new to NZ Ahead and curious about life in New Zealand, start with our free 5-day video series. We'll send you a personal, 3-minute video each day showcasing what life is really like here. On day 5, you’ll get all the details on how to join our famous and wonderful Slack community.Get your free videos here: www.nzahead.com/free Links: Want one-on-one coaching with Liz and Brian? If you’re already a member of our fabulous NZ Ahead community and would like a 90-minute one-on-one coaching call with Liz and Brian, send us a direct message on Slack or email Liz directly at [email protected] to chat more about one-on-one coaching or anything else you need. Don’t do this alone. Surround yourself with people who won't say, "Why would you leave?" but instead will say, "We understand, and we've got your back." Kia kaha!  Stay strong, stay true, and listen to your calling. 🇳🇿Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Slack Community that Fabien and Charlotte from NZ Shores are very active members of!)  🛑  ​Click the link below to take the FREE NZ Shores eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx  🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust Discover Cars. They are consistently good and find us the best deals. Check out car hire here: https://itsadrama.com/NZcars    Do you LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free This conversation is about the heartbreaking reality of losing a parent as an expat. In this profoundly open and moving episode, Liz talks with community member Stevie, who moved to New Zealand from the UK with his family, and recently suffered the loss of his father back home in Scotland. They delve into the gut-wrenching decisions, the immense guilt, and the overwhelming logistics of managing grief and funerals from the other side of the world. If you have ever worried (and, I promise, we all do) about what happens when a family member gets sick back home, this episode offers raw honesty, hard-won wisdom, and the comforting knowledge that you are not alone. Thank you, Stevie, for your courage in sharing... Kia Kaha. Aroha. Liz and Brian.   Links: If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Slack Community that Stevie is a long time member of). www.nzahead.com/free   🛑 ​Click the link below to take the FREE NZ Shores eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com   💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX. If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx   🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust Discover Cars. They are consistently good and find us the best deals. Check out car hire here: https://itsadrama.com/NZcars   Do you LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Sign up now and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series! (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). www.nzahead.com/free    Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free   Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE! rate and review us HERE! This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you! Subscribe to us on Apple, Subscribe on Android, Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Ever wondered if there's a sneaky shortcut to living in New Zealand? In this week's episode, we uncover what might be the best-kept secret to relocating Down Under: studying! Today, we chat with our immigration wizard Fabian from NZ Shores (yes, the same brilliant team as Charlotte!) about how hitting the books in New Zealand could be your golden ticket to paradise. Fabian reveals everything about student visa pathways - from Master's degrees that let your partner work and your kids attend school for free, to the nitty-gritty of financial requirements. Plus, he shares insider knowledge on New Zealand's education system. 🇳🇿Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Slack Community that Fabien and Charlotte from NZ Shores are very active members of!)  🛑  ​Click the link below to take the FREE NZ Shores eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx  🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust Discover Cars. They are consistently good and find us the best deals. Check out car hire here: https://itsadrama.com/NZcars    Do you LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us! This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free WARNING: This episode may make you quit your job, sell your stuff, and move to New Zealand immediately. Rachael and Cole are wonderful members of our NZ Ahead community (you can find out more about our community by SIGNING UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand On day 5, you will be given details of how you can join hundreds of other adventures and make your dream happen! Today, Rachael shares the story of how the couple traded their American dream for a wild Kiwi adventure, bringing with them three dogs and just six suitcases to start a new life in a tiny camper in NZ! 💥 LISTEN TO DISCOVER: "The $20,000 Dog Disaster" (you won't believe what almost stopped them). Why they feel SAFER as a queer couple in NZ than in the US. The dirty truth about van life (where do you poo?!) How they turned "no" into "hell yes" when their visa got denied Auckland's big secret (why these city haters fell in love with it) 👉 Listen to this NZ Ahead episode if you've ever dreamed of: Running away to paradise, Living with less (but experiencing more), and finding your tribe on the other side of the world. 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Slack Community that VD is raving about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr... 🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust Discover Cars. They are consistently good and find us the best deals. Check out car hire here: https://itsadrama.com/NZcars     Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.   See the full NZ Ahead show page here    Check out our YouTube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do you LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!  Want to help us out? Please rate, review and SHARE this episode! Thank you muchly xx   Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand 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

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free In this episode, we chat with VD, a Vietnamese-American who transformed his family’s life by relocating from California to New Zealand. VD is a well-loved member of our NZ Ahead private community, (you can find out more about our community by SIGNING UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand on day 5 you will given details of how you can join hundreds of other adventures and make your dream happen!) and today he shares the heartfelt journey of planning, preparation, and discovery, highlighting the importance of community and the magic of unexpected connections. This is such an emotional and uplifting conversation that emphasises the beauty of dreams, resilience, and family bonds. If ever you needed something to motivate you to chase your dreams and aspirations, this episode is it.   Enjoy! Liz and Brian x Please share this podcast with another who loves New Zealand too!   🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Slack Community that VD is raving about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr... 🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust Discover Cars. They are consistently good and find us the best deals. Check out car hire here: https://itsadrama.com/NZcars     Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.   See the full NZ Ahead show page here   The Links that Liz and VD mentioned: Aerial Recovery Aerial Recovery’s Initiatives: Heal the Heroes, Disaster Response, Anti-Human Trafficking, Animal Rescue.    VD's Public Spoken Word YT channel: This is the spoken word speech that highlights the importance of speaking up and VD's struggles with PTSD.     Check out our YouTube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!  Want to help us out? Please rate, review and SHARE this episode! Thank you muchly xx   Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand 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 S

If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more  SIGN UP HERE for your FREE LIFE in NEW ZEALAND 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE!Thinking of moving to New Zealand with your partner? In this episode, we sit down with Charlotte Stockman from NZ Shores Immigration Advisors to unravel the complexities of the New Zealand partnership visa, a visa that allows partners of Kiwi citizens and residents to live, work, and eventually gain residency in NZ. Charlotte shares exactly what Immigration NZ looks for in a relationship, how long you need to have lived together, what kind of evidence makes or breaks an application, and why simply being married isn’t enough. Whether you’re a Kiwi returning home with your significant other or a couple starting fresh in Aotearoa, this episode is packed with practical advice and real-life examples. We also dive into:  • How to apply for a work or residency visa through a partnership  • Whether you can enter New Zealand before your visa is approved  • What happens if your relationship breaks down  • How to include children in your application  • Common pitfalls to avoid If you’re in a genuine relationship and dreaming of a life in New Zealand, this episode is a must-listen. 🔗 Connect with Charlotte: [email protected] and don't forget to mention NZ Ahead!   🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). Reach out to Charlotte and don't forget to mention this podcast: [email protected] 🛑 NZ Shores offer a FREE eligibility test. Click below to see if New Zealand is for you. https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/ 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with Torfx.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx      See the full NZ Ahead show page here:    Please assume all links on this page are affiliate links. This means that if you use the links, we will make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our podcast :) Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Moving to New Zealand isn't easy. But guess what? If it were easy, everyone would do it. And they don't. But you do. And you are doing an incredibly fantastic job of making your dream a reality. This podcast episode contains tips, reminders and a few "Liz and Brian" pieces of advice. Remember this advice. It will help keep you moving forward toward your dream. We promise. Enjoy, and don't forget to email us at [email protected] or [email protected] to let us know if this episode helped you in any way! PS: "You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." Martin Luther King Jr.   🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead SLACK Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...   See the full NZ Ahead show page here   Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.   Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!  Want to help us out? Please rate, review and SHARE this episode! Thank you muchly xx   Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand 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? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?     Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

Today we have some big news! Charlotte from New Zealand Shores joins us to spill the latest on the NEW Parent Visa Boost—making it easier than ever to reunite families in NZ. Today, we break down the visa, who’s eligible, what’s changing, and what you can do to get ahead of the rush when it goes live. Enjoy 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). Reach out to Charlotte and don't forget to mention this podcast: [email protected] 🛑 NZ Shores offer a FREE eligibility test. Click below to see if New Zealand is for you. https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/ 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with Torfx.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...   See the full NZ Ahead show page here:    Please assume all links on this page are affiliate links. This means that if you use the links, we will make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our podcast :) Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Job offers, job losses. South Island or North? This USA family are determined to make their new life in New Zealand a success. This is the story of Will, Ira and Vera. A family that moved to New Zealand from the USA to start a new life. Will and Ira are longtime members of our private NZ Ahead community (you will hear them keep referring to members of the community that they have met up with). They are precious. Things have not been a bed of roses for this young family of three, but they are determined to make it work, so when Will was offered a job in the South Island of New Zealand (Invercargill), they packed their bags, left Auckland and drove South. Three months later, they moved again. Their plans changed, and they are now living in Palmerston North on the North Island of New Zealand. This is the story of Will and Ira, who wanted to relocate to New Zealand, and how their life looks so far. In this episode, they share (very honestly) how they are juggling parenthood, striving to find a job, the importance of community, grieving the life they left behind and lots more. If you have ever wondered how to move to New Zealand (what that looks like in terms of rentals and jobs, etc), then you will love this podcast episode. Enjoy! And don't forget to please share this podcast with those who love New Zealand too!   🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Will and Ira talk about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...   Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.   See the full NZ Ahead show page here Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!  Want to help us out? PLease rate, review and SHARE this episode! Thank you muchly xx   Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!  Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months.   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? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free We try our hardest to prepare you for your move to New Zealand. We strive to share the highs and the lows of emigrating to a new country. This week's 'low' was brought to our attention by a recent guest on our podcast who reminded us (it's been a while since we made the move) about one of the most common stresses people face when m,moving to another country. A stress that people don't like to discuss when they begin their new life in New Zealand. Enjoy! Liz and Brian xx Please share this podcast with another who loves New Zealand too! 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...   Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.   See the full NZ Ahead show page here   Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!  Want to help us out? PLease rate, review and SHARE this episode! Thank you muchly xx     Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Brian and I have known Adam for years. We have been with him from the very start of his moving to New Zealand from the USA journey. He is a wonderful and valued member of our NZ Ahead community. So when Adam told us that he and his family were moving to New Plymouth, in Taranaki (on the North Island of New Zealand), we were thrilled! But then, Adam decided to shift after trying life in rural New Zealand. (Crikey...was it something we said???) In this episode, you will discover how a family, determined to make living in New Zealand as wonderful as they dreamed of, overcame the uncomfortableness of moving across the country. Adama also shares the differences he has found between Aucklan and Taranaki, and why their new life in Auckland is everything they hoped for. Enjoy! Liz and Brian xx Please share this podcast with another who loves New Zealand too!   🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...   Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.   See the full NZ Ahead show page here   Check out Adam's other podcast episode we made:Is the NZ healthcare system up to scratch?     Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!  Want to help us out? Please rate, review and SHARE this episode! Thank you muchly xx   Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand 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? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand Y

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free  In November 2024, it was reported that 127,800 people left New Zealand to live somewhere else in the world. In this week's episode, we discuss the whys, the whynots and the most important thing you have to remember if you plan on STAYING when you move to New Zealand. Enjoy!Liz and Brian x   🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...   Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always. See the full NZ Ahead show page here Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!      Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand 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? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?     Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Last week, I received an email from a man trying to find a job in New Zealand. I had written to encourage his efforts, and in his reply, he said, "According to the news, nothing good is coming out of New Zealand these days..." I was about to reply, but instead, I asked Bri to make a podcast episode with me. This is the result. Love you, guys! Enjoy! ❤️ Liz and Brian xx Please share this podcast with another who loves New Zealand too! 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...   Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.   See the full NZ Ahead show page here:   Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!  Want to help us out? Please rate, review and SHARE this episode! Thank you muchly xx   Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand 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? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?     Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify  

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free  In March 2025, crucial changes were made to New Zealand’s accredited employer work visas, including reverting from median wage requirements to market rates and certain occupations reclassified as skilled. This week, we are chatting with our favourite immigration advisor, Charlotte Stockman, from NZ Shores. Charlotte also shares what documentation you'll need and how to navigate the visa process successfully as a budding migrant. If you’re considering a move to New Zealand, this episode is for you!   Enjoy! 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). Reach out to Charlotte and don't forget to mention this podcast: [email protected] 🛑 NZ Shores offer a FREE eligibility test. Click below to see if New Zealand is for you. https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/ 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with Torfx.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...   See the full NZ Ahead show page here:    Please assume all links on this page are affiliate links. This means that if you use the links, we will make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our podcast :) Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Food in New Zealand is excellent. There are cafes and restaurants galore, and the standard is (generally) superb. BUT. If you are visiting NZ for the first time, there are a few things you need to know. A few things that will banish any confusion. Enjoy! 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you. https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/ 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Many people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...   NEW ZEALAND TOURS: 🌳Hobbiton Movie set Tours: https://gyg.me/cw3iBmAo ✨ Waitomo Glowworm Cave tour: https://gyg.me/RXvb9IMZ 🚢 Milford Sound Cruise: https://gyg.me/QNNxDGh6 🪄 Wellington Original LOTR tour: https://gyg.me/8blviWnN 🌌 Lake Takapu stargazing experience: https://gyg.me/pARI20k Please assume all links on this page are affiliate links. This means that if you use the links, we will make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our podcast :) Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!    Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free  This is the story of Jessie, a member of the NZ Ahead community, who moved with her family from South Africa to New Zealand. This move hasn't been easy. Changes within NZ Immigration have meant that Jessie and her family may no longer meet their Visa requirements and could find themselves with no other choice but to return to South Africa. This episode is an emotional one. After two job losses and a family death, Jessie now finds herself fighting to stay in New Zealand. This is her story so far. We hope to do a follow-up episode when we have more news to share. Thank you, Jessie, for bravely telling your story and highlighting what happens when changes in life happen unexpectedly. 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you. https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/ 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...   NEW ZEALAND TOURS: 🌳Hobbiton Movie set Tours: https://gyg.me/cw3iBmAo ✨ Waitomo Glowworm Cave tour: https://gyg.me/RXvb9IMZ 🚢 Milford Sound Cruise: https://gyg.me/QNNxDGh6 🪄 Wellington Original LOTR tour: https://gyg.me/8blviWnN 🌌 Lake Takapu stargazing experience: https://gyg.me/pARI20k Please assume all links on this page are affiliate links. This means that if you use the links, we will make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our podcast :) Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free  Leizl and her family are from South Africa. Today, she bravely shares how, after arriving in New Zealand, her husband's first hunting trip almost cost him his life. This week's show is a reminder to us all of how quickly things can go wrong in life, even to beautiful people who have worked so hard to make their dream life happen in New Zealand. Today, we speak with one of our NZ Ahead community members; Leizel and her family are from South Africa. Today, she very bravely shares the story of how, after arriving in New Zealand, her husband went on a hunting trip. That trip went horribly wrong. It left Leizels husband, Russell, fighting for his life in Waikato Hospital, NZ. This episode is sensitive and emotional. It is the story of how a South African family, thousands of miles away from the place they once called home, coped in New Zealand at such a terrifying time. This episode is a testament to the New Zealand emergency services. To the healthcare system and the staff involved in Russel's recovery. Thank you, Leizel and Russell, for sharing your story. 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you. https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/ 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...   NEW ZEALAND TOURS: 🌳Hobbiton Movie set Tours: https://gyg.me/cw3iBmAo ✨ Waitomo Glowworm Cave tour: https://gyg.me/RXvb9IMZ 🚢 Milford Sound Cruise: https://gyg.me/QNNxDGh6 🪄 Wellington Original LOTR tour: https://gyg.me/8blviWnN 🌌 Lake Takapu stargazing experience: https://gyg.me/pARI20k Please assume all links on this page are affiliate links. This means that if you use the links, we will make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our podcast :) Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free  If you want to move to New Zealand and you have a location-independent business (meaning you can work from anywhere in the world on your laptop) OR your current job abroad allows you to work remotely, then this episode is for you. Today, we welcome back Charlotte from NZ Shores Immigration Advisors and talk about the latest visa introduced by Immigration NZ. This visa allows those who can work remotely to remain in New Zealand longer than a normal holiday visa. Enjoy! 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you. https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/ 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr... NEW ZEALAND TOURS: 🌳Hobbiton Movie set Tours: https://gyg.me/cw3iBmAo ✨ Waitomo Glowworm Cave tour: https://gyg.me/RXvb9IMZ 🚢 Milford Sound Cruise: https://gyg.me/QNNxDGh6 🪄 Wellington Original LOTR tour: https://gyg.me/8blviWnN 🌌 Lake Takapu stargazing experience: https://gyg.me/pARI20k Please assume all links on this page are affiliate links. This means that if you use the links, we will make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our podcast :) Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free  Today, we welcome two of our lovely NZ Ahead community members, Marta and Nic. Nic is a Kiwi, and Marta is from Poland. This week, they share their story of what it was like when they returned to New Zealand after twenty years of living in England. Welcome home, Nic and Marta! Enjoy! 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you. https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/ 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...   NEW ZEALAND TOURS: 🌳Hobbiton Movie set Tours: https://gyg.me/cw3iBmAo ✨ Waitomo Glowworm Cave tour: https://gyg.me/RXvb9IMZ 🚢 Milford Sound Cruise: https://gyg.me/QNNxDGh6 🪄 Wellington Original LOTR tour: https://gyg.me/8blviWnN 🌌 Lake Takapu stargazing experience: https://gyg.me/pARI20k Please assume all links on this page are affiliate links. This means that if you use the links, we will make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our podcast :) Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!  Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free    We emigrated to New Zealand from the UK and within the first year of being in the country, we made more mistakes than we had in our entire lives combined. This week, we share the mistakes that we made (and some that our community members made too) so that YOU don't do the same thing! 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 💰 Transferring currency? TorFX are the people we use for all our big currency transfers. They are personal, you can talk to them on the phone (what a rarity!) AND they offer amazing rates. If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are who we trust. Check them out  https://itsadrama.com/torfx  💰 We use Wise whenever we travel. If you need a multi-currency card (which, let's face it, we all do because the alternative is being ripped off by your bank who give you their rubbish exchange rates), this company is hard to beat. Check out the Wise card here. It'll change the way you spend money when you travel.  https://wise.prf.hn/l/KMNpoJ1   🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-travel   NEW ZEALAND TOURS: 🌳Hobbiton Movie set Tours: https://gyg.me/cw3iBmAo ✨ Waitomo Glowworm Cave tour: https://gyg.me/RXvb9IMZ 🚢 Milford Sound Cruise: https://gyg.me/QNNxDGh6 🪄 Wellington Original LOTR tour: https://gyg.me/8blviWnN 🌌 Lake Takapu stargazing experience: https://gyg.me/pARI20k Please assume all links on this page are affiliate links. This means that if you use the links, we will make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our podcast :) Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!      Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand 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. 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? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?     Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free   If you are moving to New Zealand, you'll no doubt be wondering about the people of New Zealand. What are they like? Are they tough? Southern softies? Are the kiwis as friendly as everyone says they are? Three things happened to us last week that made us want to fall to our knees on New Zealand soil and kiss it. The people of New Zealand came out in droves. To wrap their arms around us and shower us with love. Sit back and allow us to share why we adore this country and YOU so very much. 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr... NEW ZEALAND TOURS: 🌳Hobbiton Movie set Tours: https://gyg.me/cw3iBmAo ✨ Waitomo Glowworm Cave tour: https://gyg.me/RXvb9IMZ 🚢 Milford Sound Cruise: https://gyg.me/QNNxDGh6 🪄 Wellington Original LOTR tour: https://gyg.me/8blviWnN 🌌 Lake Takapu stargazing experience: https://gyg.me/pARI20k Please assume all links on this page are affiliate links. This means that if you use the links, we will make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our podcast :)   Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     ❤️🇳🇿 Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!      Subscribe to us on Apple   Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free  Happy New Year!! Will 2025 be the year you make your New Zealand dream happen? Today, in this heart-to-heart podcast, Brian and I take you to one side to whisper a few words of advice in your ear.  About that dream, you've been festering for a while. Sit back, and let's talk about New Zealand. 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/ 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr... NEW ZEALAND TOURS: 🌳Hobbiton Movie set Tours: https://gyg.me/cw3iBmAo ✨ Waitomo Glowworm Cave tour: https://gyg.me/RXvb9IMZ 🚢 Milford Sound Cruise: https://gyg.me/QNNxDGh6 🪄 Wellington Original LOTR tour: https://gyg.me/8blviWnN 🌌 Lake Takapu stargazing experience: https://gyg.me/pARI20k Please assume all links on this page are affiliate links. This means that if you use the links, we will make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our podcast :)   Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     ❤️🇳🇿 Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!      Subscribe to us on Apple   Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free  If you live in the US or the UK, you may have dreamed of spending Christmas down under. But is Christmas in New Zealand BETTER or will you spend the holiday season pining for the snow like a pig in a blanket?  Let's find out! Happy Christmas/Holidays/December to all of our lovely listeners. You are fabulous, and you make this New Zealand show what it is!    🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...   Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.   Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!      Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand 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? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?     Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free  Here's us. We have been living in New Zealand for fifteen years, and today, we are faced with a phrase we've never heard of. The New Zealand Brain Drain. Apparently, New Zealand Brain Drain (don't worry, all will be revealed in the show) isn't a new thing. It's been around since the 1960s. But now it's back, with more meaning than ever before. In this week's podcast episode, we talk to our favourite immigration advisor, Charlotte from NZ Shores. Charlotte explains what New Zealand brian drain is, why it affects new (and old) immigrants and what the government has planned for immigration in 2025. If you are a skilled migrant hoping to move to New Zealand, New Zealand needs you! This episode may be the early Christmas present you were hoping for   🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...   Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.   Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!      Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand 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? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?     Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify  

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free  It's all happening in New Plymouth's Pac'n'Save. Mostly around the frozen chicken aisle. Join Liz and Brian this week as they share a healthy dose of New Zealand gossip. Find out what happens when they meet a fan with marital advice, reveal the outcome of be-friending suspicious shoppers, and live up to their favourite label of being scummy! Enjoy! If you'd like to watch this podcast on video, you can do that on Spotify.  Enjoy! Liz and Bri xx  🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...   Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.   Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!      Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand 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? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?     Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free  If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand from America, then you will LOVE this week’s podcast episode! Today, we have the pleasure of hearing from Ben, who recently made the move to New Zealand from the USA.Ben is from Missouri, where the cost of living is low. Housing is affordable. Food is reasonably priced. So what happened when this young working-class family took every cent they'd saved and invested it into a new life in one of New Zealand's most expensive cities?  If you’re considering moving to New Zealand from America, grab a comfy seat and let Ben’s story of determination and making cuts inspire you!    🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...   Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.   Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!      Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand 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? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?     Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify  

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY Life in NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free  I am a huge fan of this week's guest. Rachael Herron is a best-selling author who not only moved from the United States to New Zealand with her wife, but she then went on to write a book about it! I have followed Rachael for a long time. She has a fabulous podcast (link below) about writing, which has helped and inspired me, both in life and on my writing journey, and today, I got to chat with her about her big move down under! I know you are going to love Rachael as much as I do. It's impossible not to. She is frank and open and freely shares the obstacles she overcame when moving to New Zealand from America. Sit back and hear about Rachael's fears and dreams, about being an alcoholic, about meeting friends in New Zealand when you are an introvert, and much, much more. Enjoy!   Visit the Show Page here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://itsadrama.com/moving-from-usa-to-new-zealand⁠ ⁠⁠ Links mentioned in the show:   See ⁠⁠⁠Rachael's podcast, courses and her NEW book HERE⁠⁠⁠  🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you. https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...   Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.     Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review".Thank you!      Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand 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? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?    Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY Life in NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free  New Zealand. To some, it feels like paradise on Earth. To others, they can't wait to leave.This episode is for you if you are in the early stages of deciding if New Zealand is the place to immigrate. It's so easy to wear those rose-tinted glasses and ignore the niggles that you don't want to think about. (I know, I did). But think about them, you must. It is a HUGE decision to move down under, and today, we bring you seven honest insights that will help prepare you for life in New Zealand.    🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you. https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...   Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.   This podcast was originally posted on our YouTube channel, It's a Drama. If you want to see the video version, click below (and please don't forget to follow and share!) ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review".Thank you!      Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand 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? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?     Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free  In this week's show, we talk to Charlotte from NZ Shores Immigration Consultants, who is an expert in immigration advice. In this episode, we covered the different visa options available, from: Parent Category Visa Parent and Grandparent Temporary/Visitor Visa The Parent Retirement Category Visa. Also, we covered the newly proposed parent visa option, which wasn't confirmed at the time of the recording (September 2024). Contact: Charlotte: [email protected]  Contact: New Zealand Shores Immigration Consultants: https://nzshores,com  🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you. https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...   Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.   This podcast was originally posted on our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama. If you would like to see the video version click below (and please don't forget to follow and share!) ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review".Thank you!      Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand 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? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?     Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free  We moved to New Zealand 15 years ago, and boy do I wish we'd known about these 10 Unspoken rules before we arrived! Enjoy!   🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...   Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.   This podcast was originally posted on our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama. If you would like to see the video version click below (and please don't forget to follow and share!) ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review".Thank you!      Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand 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? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?     Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify    

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free      Mandy (a member of our NZ Ahead community!) is a teacher. She and her family moved to New Zealand from the USA, and she's now teaching at a small school in Whangarei (North Island of NZ), but...Mandy had never stepped foot in the country before...so how IS it??  🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you. https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx  Please note that we are proud affiliates of TorFX. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use their services through our link.  🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review".Thank you!      Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand 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? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?     Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free  A behind-the-scenes look into the life of a doctor/physician (GP) in New Zealand. Ally, a member of our NZ Ahead community, moved to New Zealand from the USA last year to work with her husband (also a physician) as a GP in Cambridge, NZ. In this week's episode, she shares what living in New Zealand as a doctor is like, what she loves about the NZ healthcare system, what she wishes there was more of, and what she's still adjusting to. Enjoy! With love, always. Liz and Brian xx If you would like to watch this video version of this podcast (and all our lovely NZ home-videos set to the music), head to our Youtube channel (It's a Drama) and don't forget to subscribe and share the episode with a friend! It helps us reach more people; thank you. ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. 💌Sign up for Liz's FREE 5-day LETTERS. They are free, inspiring, personal, and written by me for you. https://itsadrama.com/letters/   Get Liz's book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 (now available on audio!): https://thetravelbogdiaries.com/ ❤️ The Mutton Birds! Kiwi Band, who I love with all my heart. Thank you guys! x https://donmcglashan.com/    🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you. https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx  Please note that we are proud affiliates of TorFX. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use their services through our link.  🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review".Thank you!      Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand 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? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?     Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free  This week's podcast is for all those who need a little TLC from New Zealand. For those who need a gentle reminder. It's for you that we share this story. For you, we share this song. We hope this episode wraps you in as much love as it did us. With love, always. Liz and Brian xx If you would like to watch this video version of this podcast (and all our lovely NZ home-videos set to the music), head to our Youtube channel (It's a Drama) and don't forget to subscribe and share the episode with a friend! It helps us reach more people; thank you. ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama   🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. 💌Sign up for Liz's FREE 5-day LETTERS. They are free, inspiring, personal, and written by me for you. https://itsadrama.com/letters/   Get Liz's book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 (now available on audio!): https://thetravelbogdiaries.com/ ❤️ The Mutton Birds! Kiwi Band, who I love with all my heart. Thank you guys! x https://donmcglashan.com/    🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you. https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx  Please note that we are proud affiliates of TorFX. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use their services through our link.  🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review".Thank you!      Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand 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? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?     Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free  This episode was first released on our YOUTUBE Channel: It's a Drama!    If you would like to watch this video podcast, head to our channel and don't forget to subscribe and share the episode with a friend! It helps us reach more people; thank you! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama     🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand.    🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you. https://nzshores,com   💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX. The only foreign exchange service that offers a fee-free service and ongoing support and guidance for individual clients and businesses anywhere in the world. If you want a money-saving currency solution in a volatile market where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx  Please note that we are proud affiliates of TorFX. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use their services through our link.  🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review".Thank you!      Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand 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? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?     Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify  

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free    New Zealand and Canada are at the top of the list of countries to emigrate to, but which is the best place to live? "You'd have to be a millionaire to get what you want." In this week's show, you'll meet our lovely friend and NZ Ahead community member, Allison. Allison is Canadian and has lived in New Zealand and Canada... twice! In this podcast, she shares the pros and cons of both countries, what your $$$ will buy in Canada and NZ and gives her final verdict on the best country to live...New Zealand or Canada? Enjoy! 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you. https://nzshores,com  💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX. The only foreign exchange service that offers a fee-free service and ongoing support and guidance for individual clients and businesses anywhere in the world. If you want a money-saving currency solution in a volatile market where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx  Please note that we are proud affiliates of TorFX. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use their services through our link.  🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review".Thank you!      Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand 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? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?     Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify