It's a Drama Podcast

Last week, when I received an email from a listener from the Middle East. (The fact that we have people listening to us from the middle east blows my mind with excitement but that is a different story). Here is a snippet of what it said:

"One second thing is the reason why you guys decided to move abroad. I am from the middle east so everybody want to move away from here. It is really interesting for me to listen to a westerner moving abroad".

After reading this email it suddenly struck me. How one person's ideal country is another person prison. Maybe prison is a tad harsh but it is late at night when I'm writing this and I can't think of the correct word so let's stick with

Why WOULD anyone want to emigrate from the UK? And while we're at it, why would anyone want to leave New Zealand and live in Australia or England? Why on earth would anyone consider leaving beautiful, gorgeous France to live in America?

But they do. Every single day.

I know that you are going to love this episode. Let me know by leaving a comment on my blog or sending me a quick email at [email protected] I read and reply to every single email.

Hello and welcome back to episode 4 of It's a Drama Behind The Scenes Podcast.

In this podcast, Brian and I talk openly about:

When we agreed that staying in the UK was not an option

The fear of making mistakes and how we tried to 'make do' with what we had.

Money. Loss of money, making money, spending money. We've done it all.

Why are some people are happy to stay put in the same house for the rest of their lives?

What is it? What is that burning desire to up and move your family to the other side of the world?

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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.

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This episode is a biggy.

There is no way we could condense what we have just experienced into a thirty-minute show.

Today you will hear us talk about how we met a Māori couple online - on Youtube. And how, within ten days of that initial introduction, these people had traveled ten hours across the country and were sitting at our table sharing dinner with us. Four strangers. Two cultures. One beautiful connection.

I know that you are going to love this episode.

Hello and welcome back!

This is episode three of our six-part behind-the-scenes podcast series where we go deeper into our family life and share some things that we think will interest you and help in some aspect of your own life.

In this podcast, Brian and I talk openly about:

• How some Māori people are perceived to be in New Zealand.
• What some Māori people believe to be true about Pākehā (Pākehā is a Māori-language term for New Zealanders primarily of European descent).
• How it felt to be contacted by Mahuta who described himself as a 'Māori fan'
• The fear of looking ignorant and stupid and facing those fears head-on.
• Human kindness, openness, connection and trust. Why without these things it will always remain stuck.

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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.

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Can you imagine coming to New Zealand with dogs? I can't. Bringing two kids was stressful enough. But you are about to meet a family who has done both! and in this episode, they share how moving to New Zealand without their fur babies was never an option.

Regardless of the stress and the cost.

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Coming To New Zealand With Dogs

If you are considering moving to New Zealand you will be well aware that the move won't be cheap. By the time you have paid for visa's and shipping and flights, the costs begin to make your eyes water.

And what if you have dogs? (Or cats?) What do you do then? Will you leave them with family back home or will you do everything in your power to take your furry family members with you?

Mark and Gracie are from the UK. Their dream of moving to New Zealand with their children became a reality when Gracie found a job as a GP. After eight months of planning their adventure, they landed in Auckland three weeks ago.

Mark and Gracie have been through the process of bringing their two dogs with them to New Zealand and in this show they share:

• The costs to bring two dogs from the UK to New Zealand
• The expected time frame between leaving their pets in the UK to when they will once again be reunited in NZ
• The flight conditions for their pets
• Problems that they didn't expect to encounter If you are moving to New Zealand from the USA with pets, we recommend Starwood Pet Travel. We have had many, many super recommendations for this company, and we couldn't be happier with them. If you are in the US, they can ship your furry friend to NZ, and they do so with love and care. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention that you listened to this podcast!

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Hello and welcome back! This is the second (of an experimental) six-part series. A behind-the-scenes podcast where we go deeper into our family life and share some things that we think (we hope!) you might be interested in and may help you.

So many of you have asked us to talk more about personal matters: being a parent, traveling the world, homeschooling, starting online businesses and so here we are.

In this episode, we catch up with Sonny. If you are a long-time listener of this podcast you will know that Sonny is our son. It was Sonny's idea, way back in 2018 (when he was a wee 17 year old) to start this podcast that you are listening to right now.

In This Podcast Sonny talks about:

• Life: Being 20. how it looks and if it is how he imagined it to be.
• Homeschooling: How he went from being a homeschooler with no college education to having three jobs.
• Money: How he is making his money and what his dreams are for the future.

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It's all over the news. The team of five million are unbeatable. You don't have to look far to find someone singing the praises of the New Zealanders. But are the New Zealand people as kind as the world is led to believe? And if they are so friendly what makes them so?

Or is all this kindness stuff a big fat cover-up to keep the MIQ staff in a job?

Let's go for a walk and find out.

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Are New Zealand People Kind?

In this episode, we dive into what New Zealand people are really like. Whether the kindness that the nation is famous for actually exists.

Because all of my kiwi friends are too shy to come onto the podcast and be grilled, I did the next best thing. I obtained the answers to my question: Why are New Zealand people friendly and kind? And then I brought the findings back to you.

Taking a Walk in New Zealand

The day that we recorded this podcast, New Zealand was still in Level 4 lockdown. As we are permitted to exercise in our local area, Brian and I thought it would be nice to share this walk with you. Give you a bit of exercise.

If you are listening to this podcast through your headphones, that's why you can hear lots of crunchy gravel sounds.

We also shot some lovely New Zealand scenery and overlaid it onto the video so if you are keen to see the walk that we are taking you on, watch the video version below!

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Hello and welcome! This is the first (of an experimental) six-part series. A behind the scenes podcast where we go deeper into our family life and share some things that we think (we hope!) you might be interested in and may help you.

So many of you have asked us to talk more about personal matters: being a parent, travelling the world, homeschooling, starting online businesses and so here we are.

We kick off the series with our gorgeous teenage (and usually very private) daughter talking about being seventeen.

Tessa talks about:

Life: Typical problems that she (and other teenage girls) are facing and how she tackles those hurdles.

Homeschooling: Friends, staying motivated. How life looks as a 17 year old homeschooler. What she sees her future to look like.

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You don't have to look far to find some New Zealand facts. We all know about the sheep population and the fact that Rotorua smells of eggs, but what about the other stuff? What about the WEIRD New Zealand facts?

The stuff you only find when you dig your gumboots in a little deeper?

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Weird Facts About New Zealand

If you are considering moving to New Zealand you will be desperate to learn as much as you can about the country. Arm yourself with a few facts.

It's all very well noting what New Zealand food you will be serving and when is the best time to visit New Zealand, even learning a bit of the New Zealand slang will help you get to know the country. But what about weird stuff?

The kind of New Zealand facts you never hear about unless someone (equally weird) like me, tells you about them? if you've always wanted to know what's weird about New Zealand then you are in the right place!

This show is a lot of fun and if you are considering moving to New Zealand or if you are already living in New Zealand you will love these 12 Weird facts about New Zealand!

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If you are moving to New Zealand there are things you'll want to know. Like how to fit in and get along. And who better to answer that question than a true, born and bred New Zealander.

Today we are thrilled to be chatting with Gordy. A real kiwi bloke.

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Fitting in in New Zealand

If you are considering moving to New Zealand you will be as desperate as we were to learn as much as you can about the country.

You will have many, many questions. Some of them, people like us can answer for you. We have been living in New Zealand for twelve years, and we can share our honest trials and tribulations on what living in New Zealand looks like.

In this week's show, we talk to a fifth-generation New Zealander. A real kiwi bloke.

Gordy shares what being a kiwi in New Zealand looks like. He gives us a few valuable pointers as to what he thinks new immigrants need to follow in order to make it in New Zealand - to feel right at home.

Gordy also explains the meaning behind the acronyms (used by many kiwis), G.O.Y.A. And F.O.R.D

This show is a lot of fun and if you are considering moving to New Zealand or if you are already living in New Zealand and are finding it hard to settle, you will love what this show offers.

New Zealand Kiwi

Just to be clear. We are not talking about New Zealand's national bird, the kiwi.

We are also not referring to the green fury thing called the kiwi fruit.

When we say New Zealand kiwi we mean the common self-reference used by New Zealanders. The term kiwi (which is not considered offensive) is viewed as a symbol of pride and endearment for the people of New Zealand.

It can be confusing, I know. The best advice I can give you is to brush up on some New Zealand slang before you arrive in New Zealand - that way, you won't feel like a numnut!

Watch The Video Podcast Interview With Gordy Now!

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Why is New Zealand so expensive? Is everything in New Zealand expensive? Why do things cost so much in New Zealand?

These are questions that we hear a lot from people overseas.

So in this week's show, we thought we'd share seven things that we found to be far cheaper in New Zealand than in the UK.

Now then. I bet you weren't expecting that were you...?

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Why is New Zealand So Expensive

If you are moving to New Zealand from the US (or the UK like us), money will be at the forefront of your mind. The biggest question we get from our audience (apart from what tea do you drink) is how does the cost of living in New Zealand compare to that of the UK or the USA?

Moving To New Zealand. The Cost.

If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand, you will be familiar with the price tag that comes as part of the package.

While New Zealand is by no means reserved for the wealthy (we wouldn't be here if that were the case), the cost to live in New Zealand is something that is by no means cheap.

House prices in New Zealand are rising at a rate of knots, and if you are considering living in Auckland, then you will need a very well paid job.

Or a sugar daddy.

But. You know me. I like to remain optimistic. And some things in New Zealand cost far less and will leave your pockets feeling pleasantly fuller than when you were back home.

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If you are considering moving to New Zealand from the US then you will love this week's show. Two weeks ago, our guests found themselves leaving America for good to start a new life down under.

And it wasn't easy for them. Moving away from family, selling your home and giving away possessions all comes with a big emotional price tag.

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Leaving America For Good

In this week's show, we talk to Maile and Brian, a couple from Vermont in the USA.

Their story is like something out of a movie.

Brian and Maile met at high school. They were friends for some years but drifted apart when their careers took different paths. Maile trained to be a nurse and Brian worked in IT account management.

The couple had no contact for twenty years. And then out of the blue, Maile received a Facebook request from Bryan.

Which she accepted. Phew.

Maile was working as a travel nurse but Bryan was experiencing some major life challenges (he called it a midlife crisis). This midlife crisis drove him to New Zealand. For three months.

Unbeknown to Bryan, Maile also held a flame for New Zealand. When Bryan returned to America the two spent more and more time together and decided that they would love to return to New Zealand. Together.

Moving To New Zealand

Bryan and Maile began to plan.

They researched everything they could about moving to New Zealand. They compared the cost of living in New Zealand vs the US, thought about where they would live (which island was the best, the North or the South Island?). They even brushed up on some New Zealand slang.

But watching YouTube videos and asking questions on Facebook wasn't enough for Maile and Bryan. They needed support. Some inside information. They wanted friends who were going through the same challenges and emotional upheaval as they were.

And they found it. When they signed up for the FREE 5-day life in New Zealand video guide and then went on to invest in the New Zealand Calling Ultimate Package.

Living in New Zealand

Which brings us to now!

Bryan and Maile have been living in New Zealand for a grand total of ten days. And, through the private community, we have become close friends. And that is how I was very lucky enough to interview Maile and Bryan and share that content with you!

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