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With housing prices rising rapidly no wonder that those thinking of moving to NZ ask: 'will I be poor in New Zealand'.

In this podcast, I am joined by my good friend Ryan.

Ryan is an American who has been living in New Zealand for almost five years and he gives us super insightful savings (that Americans, in particular,) will experience when they come to live in Aotearoa!

Enjoy!

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Will I Be Poor in New Zealand? Topics Covered:

If you are moving to New Zealand from the USA one of your primary concerns will be money.

How much you can earn and how much you have to spend. In this week's show we dive into 4 unforeseeable things that will save you a ton of money when moving to NZ from the US, including:

Clothes. Both formal and social.

What people wear to work in New Zealand.

What people wear to restaurants in New Zealand.

Travel in New Zealand.

Holidays that don't happen so much in New Zealand.

Health costs in New Zealand

Health insurance in New Zealand.

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Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives.

Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK.

Episode #5: Quitting School. Now What?

Episode #6. Dealing With The Mistakes You Make Online

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There's a quote that I love: 'If it were easy then everyone would do it'.

This week, we are excited to share with you an extra special show. What you are about to hear is a podcast that was put together by the members of our private New Zealand Calling community. The subject is about their fears about moving to New Zealand.

This show is fabulous.

Wherever you are on your New Zealand adventure, whatever stage of the game you're in, this episode will put to rest those niggling fears and doubts and help you to understand that the thoughts that you are having are all part of the package. Completely normal. And usually unjustified.

Remember. If it were easy then everyone would do it.

A little back story...

Last week I received an email from a guy. It said: 'I want to make the move to NZ but to be honest, there are so many fears that hold me back from pursuing my adventure, I can't ever see me making it.'

I am very grateful to that man for sending me that email as it gave me the idea for this week's show. And hopefully, he will go on to listen to this show and realise that he is not alone.

I reached out to our NZ private community and asked our members to share their biggest fears when it came to moving to NZ.

Here's what they came up with.

Moving to New Zealand Fears. The Biggest Ones.

• Leaving family and friends behind. Not having the support system for our children.
• Never getting any alone time as a couple as we won't have grandparents or other family members to look after the kids.
• Packing up my house and getting it ready to sell/rent.
• Not 'making it'. Losing my job when I get to NZ and having no support.
• Our children growing up and resenting us for taking them away to the other side of the world and away from their families.
• Making the wrong choice. Knowing that the 'doubters' were right.

Thank you to each one of you for being so honest and open about fears. This episode will help a lot of people. Thanks guys x

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Episode #2: Our Son at 20. Homeschooled. No College. Three Jobs.

Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives.

Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK.

Episode #5: Quitting School. Now What?

Episode #6. Dealing With The Mistakes You Make Online

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There is a distinct difference between teaching in New Zealand schools and teaching in the USA.

In this week's show, we talk about being a teacher in New Zealand with Jo. Jo moved to New Zealand with her family from the US and for the past four years has been working as a primary school teacher at a school near Auckland.

If you are moving to New Zealand as a teacher or if you have kids in New Zealand and have ever wondered what life is like for the teacher you are going to LOVE this show!

Teaching in New Zealand

In this week's podcast episode, Jo offers a wealth of information about working as a teacher in New Zealand. She also answers lots of juicy questions that have been put to her by the members of our private New Zealand Calling Community who are both teachers and parents.

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Being a Teacher in New Zealand. Questions Covered:

1. What's the difference between private and public schools. Why would anyone pay for a private school in NZ?
2. I'm only a trainee teacher in the UK so I won't have my credentials by the time we move. I do however have a learning and teaching foundation degree (equivalent to level 6 on the NZQA). What are the chances of me getting work within the education system while I hopefully finish off my teacher training in New Zealand.
3. From a parent standpoint- do kids get homework at primary level, how often and when are they assessed?
4. How structured is the school day/classroom, how much freedom do the kids have?
5. Do they learn about wellbeing, mental health, citizenship, sex and relationship education and when?
6. What support is there for pupils who are struggling, what stretch is there for able pupils?
7. How (and how often) do schools communicate with parents?
8. From a teacher standpoint - can you reasonably do your job within the working week or is it expected you will do many hours more?
9. Is CPD (continuous professional development) encouraged/supported, are NZ schools collaborative places to work?
10. Are teachers trusted and respected as professionals?
11. What's the relationship like with parents?
12. What are the frustrations and what are the best bits?
13. How similar are schools - are they all variations on a theme, or do they all have their own "personality" so to speak?
14. What's the resource situation - do schools provide all the resources, or are the staff expected to?
15. Are NZ schools (I guess I'm thinking of high schools here really) cliquey for the pupils, or are they integrated and accepting?
16. What do teachers do to help settle immigrant children?
17. What are the typical differences between low and high decile schools in New Zealand?

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Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK.

Episode #5: Quitting School. Now What?

Episode #6. Dealing With The Mistakes You Make Online

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This week, Jacinda announced the news that so many of us have been waiting for. The New Zealand border will begin to open from February 2022.

The re-opening scheme is to be phased out over the coming year. Here is what the 5 step plan will look like:

• The border will reopen to vaccinated New Zealand citizens and residents travelling from Australia at 11.59pm 27 February
• Reopens to New Zealand citizens and residents in the rest of the world on 13 March
• MIQ removed for most travellers in the phased reconnection, replaced by self-isolation and tests on-arrival
• Unvaccinated travellers, and those who do not meet New Zealand's vaccination requirements, who are eligible to enter New Zealand will continue to enter MIQ.
• The five-step plan prioritises returning New Zealanders and brings forward the reopening of key visa categories from 13 March in order to address worker shortages.
• Further visa categories reopen throughout the year to help accelerate economic recovery

I don't know about anyone else, but this news brought a flood of tears. Many emotions came to the top. Some of which I wasn't aware even existed. And today, we'd like to share those emotions with you in this behind the scenes podcast.

I hope that you love this episode as much as we loved making it. Let me know how this week's announcement made you feel by sending me a quick email at [email protected]

I read and reply to every single email. Because I adore you.

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Links Mentioned in This Week's Show:

New Zealand Government Website With everything you need to know about the opening of the border).

NZ Shores Immigration Specialists that we recommend. Take their FREE eligibility test to see if you qualify for New Zealand.

Re-Open EU The app that we are loving to give us up to date info on travelling in Europe.

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We would love it if, after listening to this podcast, you took the time to let us know your thoughts? Leave a comment below or send me an email. I answer every single email.

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Have you listened to our other Behind The Scenes Episodes?

Episode 1; Meeting our teenage daughter, Tessa

Episode 2: Our boy, Sonny at 20. Homeschooled. No college education. Three (very different) careers.

Episode 3: We met online.

Episode 4: Why we REALLY left the UK

Episode 5: She's Quitting School. Now What?

Episode 6: Felling FEAR and Moving Forward with Courage.

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In this week's show, we talk with Bryan Vickery.

Bryan is a journalist and radio presenter here in Taranaki New Zealand and this week he had quite the shock when, what he thought would be a quick walk in the National Park, turned into a fight for survival.

Bryan Vickery. Taranaki's Most Wonderful Journalist.

You won't meet a nicer man than Bryan. He somehow manages to spread himself around the community of Taranaki, helping to promote all in his reach. Budding young actors, musicians, new local businesses, charity fundraisers, Bryan brings the attention of Taranaki

If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand and would like to be part of our private community then sign up for our FREE 5-day video guide and at the end of the series, you will be told more about the group!

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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

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Episode #1: Meeting Our Teenage Daughter. Life at 17.

Episode #2: Our Son at 20. Homeschooled. No College. Three Jobs.

Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives.

Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK.

Episode #5: Quitting School. Now What?

Episode #6. Dealing With The Mistakes You Make Online

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It's true. There are some strange laws in New Zealand.

But not nearly as strange as some of those found in other countries. Take Mexico for example, it is illegal to kiss on the street in Guanajuato, while in the USA it is against the law to sell Kinder Eggs at the grocery store!

If you are moving to New Zealand or plan to travel to New Zealand when the borders open, then you are going to LOVE this show. You will discover three weird laws that have been passed in New Zealand and then learn about five more laws that Brian and I are considering taking to Jacinda for consideration.

To make Aotearoa much more fun...

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(Where we share the things that are happening in our lives right now).

Episode #1: Meeting Our Teenage Daughter. Life at 17.

Episode #2: Our Son at 20. Homeschooled. No College. Three Jobs.

Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives.

Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK.

Episode #5: Quitting School. Now What?

Episode #6. Dealing With The Mistakes You Make Online

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7 Most Beautiful Places on Earth (And Why You Need To Visit Them SOON!

Japanese Culture. 7 Things You Should (Really) Know BEFORE You Go

How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap.

Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)

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If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand from the UK (or elsewhere for that matter) and are concerned about a few things you may miss, you are going to really LOVE this show!

Last week, Brian and went on holiday. We stayed in a suburb of Dunedin called Port Chalmers. We loved it. Not only were we are away from the kids that never stop eating and the lawn that never stops growing, but we were able to explore one of the most beautiful parts of New Zealand.

It was during this time in the South Island, that we realised there were some things, things that we'd been longing for these past twelve years, were right here under our noses. Imagine that.

Ready to find out what they are? Let's go!

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Episode #2: Our Son at 20. Homeschooled. No College. Three Jobs.

Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives.

Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK.

Episode #5: Quitting School. Now What?

Episode #6. Dealing With The Mistakes You Make Online

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7 Most Beautiful Places on Earth (And Why You Need To Visit Them SOON!

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How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap.

Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)

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This is the last podcast of the year and we wanted to make it personal. So here we are! Behind the Scenes. In the bedroom.

To be honest, we could have made this podcast very easy. We could have just sat there and said thank you over and over again. That would have summed up our feelings for you right now. But because we like to natter over cherries we also go into the things that scared us the most this year, how we tackled them and where we are now.

Wherever you are in the world Brian and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you. So very, very much. Without you, we wouldn't keep going. You are a star. You are amazing.

All love

Liz and Bri xx

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If you live in the US or the UK I am guessing that at some time in your life you will 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 explore six major differences between a New Zealand Christmas and those in the US.

Enjoy!

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Honestly. Is Christmas in New Zealand Better?

Are you a Christmas fan living in the US hoping to move to New Zealand? Check out one of my most popular posts Christmas on the beach or in the snow.

In this week's Christmas in New Zealand episode, Brian and I talk about:

1. Christmas food
2. Christmas trees
3. Boxing Day
4. Father Christmas/Santa
5. Time off work
6. The aftermath of Christmas

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Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK.

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In 2017, Taranaki, New Zealand was voted by The Lonely Planet as being the 2nd best region in the world to visit.

Wow. That's a pretty big label—a lot to live up to.

My family and I have lived in this region for twelve years and now consider ourselves Naki locals. As you can imagine, New Zealand has a lot of pros and cons and Taranaki is no different.

Join Brian and I talk as we talk about what Taranaki is REALLY like,

Enjoy!

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Living in Taranaki, New Zealand

You may be thinking of moving to New Zealand and you are currently trying to decide which is best, the North Island or South Island. I'll always be a North island fan. But only one place on the North Island. Taranaki.

I love Taranaki so much that I dedicated an entire post to it. In that blog post, I give 16 reasons why we consider Taranaki to be the best place in New Zealand.

But today we are here to talk about the downsides of living on the far western tip of New Zealand's North Island. The pros and the cons.

In this week's podcast episode, Brian and I talk about:

1. Sun
2. Rain
3. Living remotely
4. Tourism
5. Sports
6. Being too old to join in
7. Festivals
8. Being too mean to pay for them
9. Black sand beaches
10. Dangerous waters
11. Café culture in Taranaki

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