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- 026 - Kiwi Culture. What EXACTLY is it ??
Last week, a member of our private community who lives in the US, attended an interview for a job in New Zealand (exciting!)
One of the questions that were in the interview preparation pack was:
"How might you describe the kiwi culture?"
In this week's show, Brian and I pass on the comments from other members in our NZ Ahead community and share with you what those who have been living in New Zealand for a while have observed about the Kiwi culture.
Connect with Liz, Brian and other future kiwis by becoming a member of our NZ Ahead community!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 I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community.
SIGN UP NOW!
Are you moving with Pets to New Zealand?Then if you are, don't hesitate to reach out to Starwood Pet Travel. Mention NZ Ahead Podcast, and you'll get extra, extra special love!!
We LOVE Housesitting in New Zealand. Want to Try it too?If you have been following us for a while, then you will know that we traveled the World for one year with our kids in 2018 and for 6 months in 2022 by ourselves. While we were traveling, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is:
The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around New Zealand that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).
Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), you can use my exclusive discount code to save yourself 20% by Clicking here.
Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!
SUBSCRIBE TO THE NZ AHEAD PODCAST NOW! 🇳🇿 🎧 ⬇️Subscribe to us on AppleSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe on SpotifyMoving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!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?
Christmas Down Under? Wonderful or Weird?
Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes(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
Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You!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.)
Follow us on:
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Subscribe to us on AppleSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe on Spotify24 min - 025 - How To Get Your Kids EXCITED About Moving to New Zealand
If you are moving to New Zealand with kids then you will have thought more than once about where, when and how you will break the news to them.
Unlike adults, kids tend not to see the long term benefits (not for a while at least). All that is important to them is their friends, their school and their Nanny and Grandpa.
In this week's show, you are going to hear from four parents who recently made the move to New Zealand with little kids. They share the things that helped them when the time came to convince the kids that life in New Zealand would be something to look forward to rather than dread.
Connect with Ginger, Victoria, Katie and other future kiwis by becoming a member of our NZ Ahead community!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 I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community.
SIGN UP NOW!
Are you moving with Pets to New Zealand?Then if you are, don't hesitate to reach out to Starwood Pet Travel. Mention NZ Ahead Podcast, and you'll get extra, extra special love!!
We LOVE Housesitting in New Zealand. Want to Try it too?If you have been following us for a while, then you will know that we traveled the World for one year with our kids in 2018 and for 6 months in 2022 by ourselves. While we were traveling, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is:
The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around New Zealand that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).
Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), you can use my exclusive discount code to save yourself 20% by Clicking here.
Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!
SUBSCRIBE TO THE NZ AHEAD PODCAST NOW! 🇳🇿 🎧 ⬇️Subscribe to us on AppleSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe on SpotifyMoving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!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?
Christmas Down Under? Wonderful or Weird?
Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes(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
Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You!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.)
Follow us on:
YouTube
Pinterest
Facebook
TikTok
Subscribe to us on AppleSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe on Spotify25 min - 024 - 3 Things We (Really) DON'T LIKE About New Zealand
Last week, a member of our private community said to us:
"You always share the things that you love about living in New Zealand. But what about the things that you DON'T like? What about the bad things in New Zealand?"
Here are the four things that we came up with that still, after thirteen years of living in the country, we don't like.
Connect with Liz, Brian and other future kiwis by becoming a member of our NZ Ahead community!
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 I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community.
SIGN UP NOW!
Are you moving with Pets to New Zealand?Then if you are, don't hesitate to reach out to Starwood Pet Travel. Mention NZ Ahead Podcast, and you'll get extra, extra special love!!
We LOVE Housesitting in New Zealand. Want to Try it too?If you have been following us for a while, then you will know that we traveled the World for one year with our kids in 2018 and for 6 months in 2022 by ourselves. While we were traveling, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is:
The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around New Zealand that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).
Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), you can use my exclusive discount code to save yourself 20% by Clicking here.
Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!
Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!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?
Christmas Down Under? Wonderful or Weird?
Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes(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
Episode #7: We're Leaving New Zealand For Europe
Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You!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.)
Follow us on:
YouTube
Pinterest
Facebook
TikTok
Subscribe to us on AppleSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe on Spotify41 min - 023 - Moving to NZ as a TEACHER? Everything You Need To Know
If you are currently working as a teacher in the USA and are planning on moving to New Zealand and becoming a teacher then you are going to LOVE this show!
Today, I welcome Karl to the podcast. Karl is a member of our private NZ Ahead Community. He lives in California with his wife Chrissy and their young son Clarke and he teaches science at a high school.
Karl and his family have their heart set on making a new life in New Zealand and the way they plan to do that is by Kark getting a job as a teacher.
But things aren't quite that simple...
Connect with Karl & other like-minded adventurers by becoming a member of our NZ Ahead Community!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 I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community.
SIGN UP NOW!
Moving To New Zealand as a Teacher. Podcast Show NotesIn this week's show, Karl talks to Liz about:
- Critical Shortage of teachers in NZ
- How much do teachers get paid
- American credentialing vs NZ credentialing
- Where to apply
- When to apply, and what you will need
- Facing rejection until you succeed
- Landing a job and the two paths to do it.
Links Mentioned Within The Show: NZQA - https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/international/ Teaching Council New Zealand https://haporimatatu.teachingcouncil.nz/s/ Education Gazette https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/ Recruiter Ep Education. https://epeducation.co.nz/
Connect with Karl & other like-minded adventurers by becoming a member of our NZ Ahead Community!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 I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community.
SIGN UP NOW!
Are you moving with Pets to New Zealand?Then if you are, don't hesitate to reach out to Starwood Pet Travel. Mention NZ Ahead Podcast, and you'll get extra, extra special love!!
We LOVE Housesitting in New Zealand. Want to Try it too?If you have been following us for a while, then you will know that we traveled the World for one year with our kids in 2018 and for 6 months in 2022 by ourselves. While we were traveling, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is:
The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around New Zealand that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).
Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), you can use my exclusive discount code to save yourself 20% by Clicking here.
Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!
SUBSCRIBE TO THE NZ AHEAD PODCAST NOW! 🇳🇿 🎧 ⬇️Subscribe to us on AppleSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe on SpotifyMoving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!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?
Christmas Down Under? Wonderful or Weird?
Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes(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
Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You!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.)
Follow us on:
YouTube
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Subscribe to us on AppleSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe on Spotify50 min - 022 - Using an Immigration Advisor. The Pros & Cons.
In this week's show, we delve into the pros and cons of using an immigration advisor.
Thank you to Fabien at New Zealand Shores and to the wonderful members of our private NZ Ahead community, including Jonno whose idea it was for this podcast!
Podcast Show NotesFREE eligibility test with New Zealand Shores Take your dream of moving to New Zealand to the next level.
NZ Shores South Africa Seminar Details
Free 5-day moving to and living in New Zealand video guide
Connect with other like-minded adventurers by becoming a member of our NZ Ahead Community!
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 I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community.
SIGN UP NOW!
Are you moving with Pets to New Zealand?Then if you are, don't hesitate to reach out to Starwood Pet Travel. Mention NZ Ahead Podcast, and you'll get extra, extra special love!!
We LOVE Housesitting in New Zealand. Want to Try it too?If you have been following us for a while, then you will know that we traveled the World for one year with our kids in 2018 and for 6 months in 2022 by ourselves. While we were traveling, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is:
The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around New Zealand that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).
Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), you can use my exclusive discount code to save yourself 20% by Clicking here.
Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!
SUBSCRIBE TO THE NZ AHEAD PODCAST NOW! 🇳🇿 🎧 ⬇️Subscribe to us on AppleSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe on SpotifyMoving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!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?
Christmas Down Under? Wonderful or Weird?
Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes(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
Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You!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.)
Follow us on:
YouTube
Pinterest
Facebook
TikTok
34 min - 021 - Talented & Gifted Kids in New Zealand. What Gives??
If you are moving to New Zealand with kids and your child is currently in a talented and gifted programme at school then you are going to love this week's guest!
Kim is a born and bred kiwi girl with a wealth of experience in the New Zealand education system.
In this week's show Kim shares everything there is to know about what is on offer to the gifted children of New Zealand.
Connect with other like-minded adventurers by becoming a member of our NZ Ahead Community!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 I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community.
SIGN UP NOW!
Gifted Children in New Zealand. Podcast Show NotesIn this week's show, Kim talks to Liz about:
- Homeschooling in New Zealand
- What are talented and gifted kids?
- Why don’t gifted kids simply be given more homework/challenges at school?
- Do all schools in New Zealand offer a gifted programme?
- Is the programme offered to overseas students and /or kids on a visa or must you be a resident of NZ?
- Do teachers have to have any extra qualifications to be T&G teacher?
- Do the kids come out with extra credits/or more chance of getting into college because they have been through this programme?
- How do you decide which kids get accepted into the programme and which don’t?
- What does a typical day in a gifted programme classroom look like?
- Is it for the parents to flag up that their child is T&G or is that the job of a teacher or other professional?
- Are there any areas of the country that were better able to accommodate both the challenging parts of giftedness and the parts that need a bit more rigour?
- For kids that are mildly gifted, would you recommend a public school or private school - this stems from a US perspective.
- What’s the most challenging/best part of your job?
Links in the show:
Taranaki Gifted Community Trust
Home Educators New Zealand
If you are moving to New Zealand then you will love this show. It will also serve as a reminder of how important it is to surround yourself with like-minded people whenever you are about to tackle something as huge as moving to the other side of the world. You don't have to do it alone.
Connect with other like-minded adventurers by becoming a member of our NZ Ahead Community!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 I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community.
SIGN UP NOW!
Are you moving with Pets to New Zealand?Then if you are, don't hesitate to reach out to Starwood Pet Travel. Mention NZ Ahead Podcast, and you'll get extra, extra special love!!
We LOVE Housesitting in New Zealand. Want to Try it too?If you have been following us for a while, then you will know that we traveled the World for one year with our kids in 2018 and for 6 months in 2022 by ourselves. While we were traveling, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is:
The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around New Zealand that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).
Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), you can use my exclusive discount code to save yourself 20% by Clicking here.
Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!
SUBSCRIBE TO THE NZ AHEAD PODCAST NOW! 🇳🇿 🎧 ⬇️Subscribe to us on AppleSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe on SpotifyMoving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!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?
Christmas Down Under? Wonderful or Weird?
Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes(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
Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You!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.)
Follow us on:
YouTube
Pinterest
Facebook
TikTok
Subscribe to us on AppleSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe on Spotify1 hr 8 min - 020 - House Auctions in New Zealand. How Does THAT Work??
This is part two of buying a house in New Zealand with our lovely NZ Community member, Ryan.
In the last episode, I talked with Ryan about the A-Z of buying and selling property down under. It was a superb show!
Fast forward to now and I am excited to announce that Ryan SOLD his house last week - using the auction process. If you are moving to New Zealand and want to get your head around what it is like to buy (or sell) your dream home at auction, then THIS is the show for you!
If you are thinking of coming to NZ (or are already living in New Zealand) then this show will give you everything single thing you need to know about house auctions in New Zealand.
Connect with Ryan & other like-minded adventurers by becoming a member of our NZ Ahead Community!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 I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community.
SIGN UP NOW!
Podcast Show NotesIn this week's show, Ryan shares:
- How the auction process works in New Zealand
- How competitive the entire process is
- Whether auctions are the only way to buy your dream home in NZ
- Ryans' personal experience of selling a house by auction
- Tips for any potential cash buyer
Are you moving with Pets to New Zealand?Then if you are, don't hesitate to reach out to Starwood Pet Travel. Mention NZ Ahead Podcast, and you'll get extra, extra special love!!
We LOVE Housesitting in New Zealand. Want to Try it too?If you have been following us for a while, then you will know that we traveled the World for one year with our kids in 2018 and for 6 months in 2022 by ourselves. While we were traveling, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is:
The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around New Zealand that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).
Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), you can use my exclusive discount code to save yourself 20% by Clicking here.
Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!
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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
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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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Subscribe to us on AppleSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe on Spotify33 min - 019 - Sold! Buying a House in New Zealand. Everything You Need To Know.
Buying a house in New Zealand, although not overly complicated, is certainly very different to that of the UK or the USA. If you are moving to New Zealand (or already living in New Zealand) you will, at some time, think about buying a house.
In this week's show, I welcome back one of our most popular guests, Ryan. Ryan lives on the outskirts of Auckland with his wife Jo (who is a teacher in New Zealand). In the five years that he and Jo have been living in New Zealand, they have bought two houses (at different times!).
Here's everything single thing you need to know about that process.
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Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?
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Buying a House in New Zealand. Podcast Show Notes
In this week's show, Ryan talks to Liz about:
- The process of buying a house in New Zealand
- How bank finance works
- Auctions
- Open homes
- New Zealand buying compared to the USA
- Costs
- Much, much more!
If you are moving to New Zealand then you will love this show. It will also serve as a reminder of how important it is to surround yourself with like-minded people whenever you are about to tackle something as huge as moving to the other side of the world. You don't have to do it alone.
Ryan is a valuable and treasured member of our private community (that we affectionately call the NZ Slackers!). The input that he offers to those going through this same journey is priceless!
Connect with Ryan & other like-minded adventurers by becoming a member of our NZ Ahead Community!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 I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community.
SIGN UP NOW!
Are you moving with Pets to New Zealand?Then if you are, don't hesitate to reach out to Starwood Pet Travel. Mention NZ Ahead Podcast, and you'll get extra, extra special love!!
We LOVE Housesitting in New Zealand. Want to Try it too?If you have been following us for a while, then you will know that we traveled the World for one year with our kids in 2018 and for 6 months in 2022 by ourselves. While we were traveling, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is:
The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around New Zealand that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).
Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), you can use my exclusive discount code to save yourself 20% by Clicking here.
Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!
SUBSCRIBE TO THE NZ AHEAD PODCAST NOW! 🇳🇿 🎧 ⬇️Subscribe to us on AppleSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe on SpotifyMoving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!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?
Christmas Down Under? Wonderful or Weird?
Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes(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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Subscribe to us on AppleSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe on Spotify1 hr 58 min - 018 - Being a Nurse in New Zealand. The Truth From The Wards
If you are a nurse and you are thinking of moving to New Zealand then you are going to love this show.
Today we meet Katie, Maile and Victoria - three very valuable and loved members of the private NZ Ahead community! These fabulous nurses all recently moved to New Zealand.
Victoria (from the UK) works in Wellington and Maile & Katie (both from the USA) work in Dunedin.
Connect with Katie, Maile, Victoria & other like-minded adventurers by becoming a member of our NZ Ahead Community!Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?
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Being a Nurse in New Zealand. Show NotesIn this week's show, Maile, Victoria and Katie discuss:
- General environment - including patient ratios, support staff, the attitude of doctors to nurses, attitudes of families and patients
- Different slang/medical terms
- Schedules/rosters
- Salary, working with unions. Also holidays, hours worked, differential pay
- Government-run healthcare - less money to go around than private run, impacts on equipment, charting (still a lot of paper charting), lack of Pyxis, waits for tests if not in the hospital.
- Training of nurses and other staff, for example, house officers, registrars, consultants, and PDRP
- How accepted are tattoos, piercings, and unnatural hair colours for nurses?
- How different is the hiring process? How are the interviews conducted?
- Did anyone have a difficult time with the registration process that required you to submit an appeal?
- How different are their certifications (e.g. ACLS, BLS, PALS, etc.)?
- Since they have universal health care, does that mean that have the same policy and procedures across all public hospitals or is it still unit/hospital-specific? Is there a shared nursing model across all hospitals? I am completely ignorant of the day to day operations of socialized medicine
- What is their leadership structure like for nurses? I'm assuming they have other names for charge nurses, clinical managers, chief nursing officers, etc.
- Do they support nursing advancement? Is there tuition reimbursement for post-graduate education?
- Is the patient at the centre of the care?
- How are inpatient rounds typically conducted? Is nursing involved and other disciplines involved?
- Are there social workers and case managers?
- Do healthcare workers generally seem happy in NZ?
Are you moving with Pets to New Zealand?Then if you are, don't hesitate to reach out to Starwood Pet Travel. Mention NZ Ahead Podcast, and you'll get extra, extra special love!!
We LOVE Housesitting in New Zealand. Want to Try it too?If you have been following us for a while, then you will know that we traveled the World for one year with our kids in 2018 and for 6 months in 2022 by ourselves. While we were traveling, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is:
The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around New Zealand that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).
Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), you can use my exclusive discount code to save yourself 20% by Clicking here.
Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!
SUBSCRIBE TO THE NZ AHEAD PODCAST NOW! 🇳🇿 🎧 ⬇️Subscribe to us on AppleSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe on SpotifyMoving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!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?
Christmas Down Under? Wonderful or Weird?
Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes(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
Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You!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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Subscribe to us on AppleSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe on Spotify1 hr 46 min - 017- Far Out!! Common NZ Ways That Will Leave You Flabbergasted
Connect with Liz, Brian & Other FABULOUS like-minded adventurers by Joining our Private NZ Ahead Membership!
Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?
Sign up HERE, and we'll send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series!
At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our inspiring and growing NZ Ahead private community.
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Show Notes:You'd think, after thirteen years of living in New Zealand, nothing could phase us. But no. Sometimes, little things, typical New Zealand ways will show up and catch us off guard. And this week we are sharing two of those happenings!
In this week's episode Brian and Liz talk about:
Renting our house out in New Zealand. The process of finding the right tenants, cleaning, cleaning, and more cleaning. And an example of something typically kiwi that took us by surprise.
Refuge collection. Recycling! Dealing with the local council here in New Plymouth.
We know that you are going to love this show.Are you moving with Pets to New Zealand?Then if you are, don't hesitate to reach out to Starwood Pet Travel. Mention NZ Ahead Podcast, and you'll get extra, extra special love!!
We LOVE Housesitting in New Zealand. Want to Try it too?If you have been following us for a while, then you will know that we traveled the World for one year with our kids in 2018 and for 6 months in 2022 by ourselves. While we were traveling, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is:
The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around New Zealand that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).
Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), you can use my exclusive discount code to save yourself 20% by Clicking here.
Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!
SUBSCRIBE TO THE NZ AHEAD PODCAST NOW! 🇳🇿 🎧 ⬇️Subscribe to us on AppleSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe on SpotifyMoving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You!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?
Christmas Down Under? Wonderful or Weird?
Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes(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
Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You!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.)
Follow us on:
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About NZ Ahead Podcast
From the publisher's feed
If you're thinking about moving to New Zealand and living in New Zealand, then this is the podcast for you!
The NZ AHEAD PODCAST is hosted by Liz and Brian, a husband and wife who moved to New Zealand from the UK with their small kids thirteen years ago. Every week Liz, Brian and the occasional kiwi guests share EVERYTHING there is to know about moving to and living in New Zealand. If you have your heart set on New Zealand, then you are going to LOVE this show!
And don't forget! If you are serious about moving to New Zealand, then sign up for the FREE 5-day VIDEO guide! that has been lovingly put together just for you. This short 5-day video series shares aspects of New Zealand that you won't find anywhere else on the internet (that's a promise!).
Ready to discover what real life in New Zealand is all about? Sign up for the FREE guide NOW: https://nzahead.com/
NZ ahead can be found on all of your favourite podcast providers. We can't wait to get to know you better and help make your dream to move to New Zealand as smooth as possible!
Liz and Brian
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