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Opportunity in New Zealand. Is there any?

I can't tell you the number of times I've been asked this question. I have to say it is usually from people who are moving to New Zealand from the USA, people who say, 'we'd love to move to New Zealand but we've heard that there aren't many opportunities there.'

Hmmm.

Time for us to make a podcast episode and share all of the opportunities that we (my family of four) have had since moving to New Zealand twelve years ago.

You can listen to the podcast or watch the video to hear the 5 HUGE opportunities that New Zealand has given us as a family, but before you do that, let me give you a few tips regarding opportunities in New Zealand. That way, if you are planning on living in New Zealand you will be prepared!

There are some ludicrous misconceptions about New Zealand, one of those being that the country has limited opportunities. Not true.

There is plenty of opportunity in New Zealand and if you are good at what you do, and are willing to go that extra mile, you will find it.

Both the North Island and South Island have plenty of opportunities, just remember that becoming part of a local community is crucial to your success.

Think about what you can offer New Zealand. How you can help. New Zealand people are more impressed by who you are as a person rather than what size degree you have and what car you drive.

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If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand you'll want to learn everything you can about the country before you arrive. You'll definitely want to be told about any unusual things that might be waiting for you.

Because no one likes weird surprises.

There are a few tips that we can give you to make moving to New Zealand easier.

1: Before arriving brush up on some New Zealand slang.

2: Ignore silly advice from those who have never been to the country. There are some ludicrous misconceptions about New Zealand and the last thing you need to hear are bogus facts.

3: Decide where you would rather live before you arrive. There are many differences between the North Island and the South Island so do your homework, (in saying that, it's not the end of the world if you change your mind once you arrive - shifting around the country is quite normal for New Zealand people!).

4: Listen to the podcast or watch our video on the unusual things about New Zealand and that way you will be well prepped!

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Building a house in New Zealand. Dream or Nightmare?

Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home

Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops.

Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making

Raising kids in New Zealand

Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?

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New Zealand or Canada? Which is the best country to live in?

New Zealand and Canada are amongst the top destinations that people choose to emigrate to.

In this podcast and video, we talk about why we (a wife, husband and two small kids) chose to move to New Zealand over Canada and whether we regretted any of the decisions that we made.

New Zealand Or Canada? How We Chose The One For Us

Where shall we live kids? Canada or New Zealand?

The year was 2008 and we were living in the UK. My husband and I were desperate to leave the UK for various reasons and we had our immigration application logged with the Canadian Embassy.

And then I (Liz) took a trip over to New Zealand to visit my sister and everything changed.

The papers for Canada were cancelled and within a year we found ourselves living in New Zealand

Although we made a few major mistakes within our first year, we were soon mastering the New Zealand slang words and fitting right in.

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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

Raising kids in New Zealand

Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?

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If you are moving to New Zealand then the first thing you will consider is which island to live on. North or South?

We get asked this a lot from families who are moving to New Zealand and have no clue as to which island offers most.

So we thought we'd help out. Give you our honest thoughts (and experiences) on what we have experienced on both sides of the water.

Which is Best? North Island or South Island

According to the Worldometer, the population of New Zealand in 2021 stands at 4,857,244

77% of the population live on the North Island of New Zealand and 23% live on the South Island.

In this podcast (and video) we discuss 7 things that both islands offer in the hope that we can help you decide where you would like to live if you are moving to New Zealand.

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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

Raising kids in New Zealand

Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?

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What are New Zealand kids like?

This is a question that we get asked a lot from families who are moving to New Zealand with kids.

So we thought we'd spill the beans.

The Watties ones, not the Heinz. And give you an insight into kiwi parents & how the kids in New Zealand are raised differently than in the UK.

What Are New Zealand Kids (Really) Like?

What are New Zealand kids like? And how do they differ from the rest of the world?

Listen to the podcast or watch the video and discover for yourself how New Zealand kids are raised differently. Personally, I think the way the kids are brought up in New Zealand is better.

Because English is spoken (although to be honest, some of the New Zealand slang words are hard to fathom!) New arrivals to New Zealand assume that life will be the same.

To be honest, that is why 30% of New Zealand immigrants go home within the first two years.

Because they assumed that life in New Zealand would be the same as they were used to back home.

The culture of New Zealand is very different from what you may be used to if you are from the UK and certainly if you are emigrating to New Zealand from the US you will notice a huge difference.

Kiwi parents raise their kids differently. Without giving too much away I will say one word.

Independence.

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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

Raising kids in New Zealand

Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?

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Building your own home is what most people dream of.

We were no different.

When we moved to New Zealand twelve years ago, building a house in New Zealand was right up there on our list of hopes. Along with eventually mastering the New Zealand slang words.

And after two years of living in New Zealand, we took the leap and set about building a new house on a piece of land in Taranaki, New Zealand.

In this podcast, we show you how things played out.

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Related podcasts that you will love:

Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home

Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops.

Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making

Raising kids in New Zealand

Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?

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Are you thinking of emigrating to New Zealand from America?

Then you're going to love what we have to share.

In this New Zealand podcast episode, I talk to Katie and David, an American couple who recently made moving to New Zealand a reality.

Katie is a nurse from California and David worked for the LAPD. They had dreamed of living in New Zealand for a while and now that dream is their reality.

But it wasn't all plain sailing...

Emigrating to New Zealand From America

I met Katie and David when, after months of searching for every bit of information they could on emigrating to New Zealand from America, they found our podcast and New Zealand YouTube channel.

They then signed up for our FREE life in New Zealand video guide and then joined our moving to New Zealand community.

We have been friends ever since.

In this podcast episode, we discuss how a family of four (with two small kids) made the move to New Zealand from the USA a reality.

I ask questions such as:

Which visa did you get?

How long did it take from day 1 of deciding to arrive in New Zealand?

What did the kids think of leaving the US to start a new life in New Zealand?

How did you get jobs?

What was MIQ (Managed Isolation and Quarantine)

How was the flight?

What was the strangest thing about New Zealand culture that you weren't expecting?

And on and on.

This episode is a crucial find if you are thinking of moving to New Zealand from the US (or anywhere else in the world).

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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

Raising kids in New Zealand

Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?

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Is New Zealand behind the times?

In this podcast, Brian and I talk about a topic that so many people (people who have usually never even been here) like to say.

That is that New Zealand is behind the times. A bit backwards. Slow to catch on.

"Ohhh... it's like the UK in the 1950's". There are air raid shelters and everything...

There are many misconceptions about New Zealand and one of them is that the New Zealand people live in grass huts and don't have internet.

How rude. Everyone knows that isn't true. Our houses are made of very nice modern-day mud.

Is New Zealand Behind The Times?

In this episode, we discuss ten points that prove New Zealand is NOT behind the times including:

Smoking

Internet

Cafés

School safety

Doctors

Banking

**** (rather not say...it's a surprise!)

Women's vote

Gay marriage

Is New Zealand Behind The Times?

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Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops.

Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making

Raising kids in New Zealand

Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?

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This is Part two of the interview with Jenn, a New Zealander who spent lockdown in England with her British partner.

If you didn't catch part 1: Life in New Zealand vs life in the UK then go and listen to that now. it's a cracker!

In part two of the podcast interview with Jenn, we discuss her observations of British houses and the way that British people spend their time compared to people (at least the ones Jenn knows) in New Zealand.

Houses in both countries

Outdoor spaces in both countries

Why British people have lovely kitchens but don't cook!

Spending quality time with family

Busting the kiwi stereotype of always being outdoors

Life in New Zealand Vs Life in The UK. Part 2

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Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops.

Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making

Raising kids in New Zealand

Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?

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This week's podcast is a little bit different. We have a real New Zealand guest.

Jen is one of those New Zealand people that you are going to fall in love with.

Just as her British boyfriend did.

New Zealand Life Vs British Life

In this chat, Jen opens up about what it was like to grow up in New Zealand as a kid and then shares the story of what it was like when she met her current partner and found herself getting to know the ins and outs of the typical British ways during lockdown.

New Zealand

We talk about New Zealand slang words, get to hear about the New Zealand culture and even discuss the HUGE differences between New Zealand food and British eating habits.

UK

If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand and are from the UK (or even if you are moving to New Zealand from the US) then you will LOVE this podcast episode.

Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand?

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