🇳🇿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!  

🇳🇿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/free
After 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

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🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free
Does 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!  

🇳🇿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!  

🇳🇿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 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?

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?

🇳🇿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

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Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?