NZ Ahead Podcast

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

Is Auckland really as busy, expensive, and unfriendly as everyone says?

In this episode of the NZ Ahead podcast, Liz sits down with Nicki, a proud member of our private NZ Ahead community and the founder of As the Kiwi Flies.

Remember! If you long to MOVE TO NEW ZEALAND, las Nicki and her family did, SIGN UP below for our FREE 5 DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand - They are Absolutely FREE and will give you a secret insight into life down under 🇳🇿
https://nzahead.com/free

About Nicki:

Ncki moved from Manchester, UK, to Auckland in 2022 with her husband and two young daughters. She had never visited New Zealand before, so she joined the NZ Ahead community, and now, four years later, she calls herself a proud Aucklander (and friend of ours!)

Today, Nicki shares seven common myths about living in Auckland, New Zealand, including traffic, weather, cost of living, crime, public transport, and whether Auckland is somewhere you should consider moving to.

🔥 EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR NZ AHEAD COMMUNITY MEMBERS 🔥

Because you're part of our community (or ready to join), Nikki is offering:

✅ A free 20-minute priority call – limited spots available for NZ Ahead members only

✅ 5% discount on her "Full Home Search" package – saving you time and stress finding a rental in Auckland

👉 This offer is only available to NZ Ahead community members. 
👉 Mention this episode when you book.

More details: www.asthekiwiflies.com/auckland-rental-home-search

Why join our NZ Ahead community today?

Connect with people who have already made the move

Get support, advice, and recommendations from locals like Nikki

Access exclusive member-only offers like this one

Join here: www.nzahead.com/free (start with our free 5-day video guide, then join the community on day 5)

In this episode, Nikki covers:

Is the traffic really that bad?

Is the weather really the same as the UK?

Do you really need to be a millionaire to live in Auckland?

Is crime out of control?

Is Auckland just a concrete jungle?

Is public transport rubbish?

Are Aucklanders actually unfriendly?

Listen now to find out if Auckland could be your new home – and claim your exclusive member offer before spots fill up.

 If you're planning a move to New Zealand and wondering whether Auckland could be your new home, this episode will give you the real story – from someone who lives there every single day.

Links:

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

Watch the videos, and on day 5, you will be given details on how to join our private NZ Ahead Slack community, where Liz, Nicki, and hundreds of other New Zealand life lovers reside 🎉  www.nzahead.com/free

🇳🇿 Know someone who would love this New Zealand content? Then PLEASE, share this episode with them!

You can also follow us on our New Zealand blog:

https://nzahead.com/blog/

 
 Love the show? Please rate and review the NZ Ahead Podcast HERE!

This is a free way to support our show: leave it a five-star rating and review on wherever you listen to this podcast.
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 send! It takes 5 seconds but means the world to us.

Thank you! 

Kia Kaha,

Liz and Brian x

Want More New Zealand Content? Go to our NZ Ahead Blog, where you will find a mass of NZ content! 
https://nzahead.com/blog/

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

What does it actually cost to live in New Zealand? If you're planning a move, this is probably the question that keeps you up at night. No doubt you've heard the rumours. New Zealand is expensive.
Or is it?
What's the real number? How much money does a family of four realistically need to live in New Zealand?
And where does all that money go?

In this episode of the NZ Ahead podcast, Liz sits down with Brent Coleman.

Brent is a personal finance YouTuber based in Auckland, and today he breaks down the real cost of life in New Zealand for a family. 

Housing, groceries, utilities, transport, hidden costs, and even how to start investing for your future.

Today you’ll discover how much money you’ll need and where that money will go.

If you want to know what life actually costs in New Zealand, this episode is your answer. Enjoy! 

Remember! If you long to MOVE 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 🇳🇿
https://nzahead.com/free

Links:

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

Watch the videos, and on day 5, you will be given details on how to join our private NZ Ahead Slack community, where Liz, Brian, and hundreds of other New Zealand life lovers reside 🎉  www.nzahead.com/free

Brent is here ➡️ You can find Brent on YouTube at Brent Coleman
or on Instagram @brentcolemaninvesting
https://www.instagram.com/brentcolemaninvesting/

🇳🇿 Know someone who would love this New Zealand content? Then PLEASE, share this episode with them!

You can also follow us on our New Zealand blog:

https://nzahead.com/blog/

 
🇳🇿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, very world-famous, lovely NZ Ahead Slack Community that Liz, Brian, and many other adventurers are part of! www.nzahead.com/free   

 🐕‍🦺 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. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead  Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-travel

💰 Transferring currency? We love and trust TorFX.  If you want a fabulous personal service and unbeatable rates (they will match anyone else), we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://nzahead.com/torfx

🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust DiscoverCars. 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 

Love the show? Please rate and review the NZ Ahead Podcast HERE!

This is a free way to support our show: leave 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! 

Kia Kaha,

Liz and Brian x

Want More New Zealand Content? Go to our NZ Ahead Blog, where you will find a mass of NZ content! 
https://nzahead.com/blog/

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

What if you could secure New Zealand residency without a job offer, without an age limit, and with almost no time spent in the country? That's exactly what the Active Investor Visa, also known as the Golden Visa New Zealand, offers.

The Golden visa a premium residency pathway designed for high-net-worth individuals looking for a plan B in a safe, stable, and beautiful country.

In this episode, Liz speaks with Frederick Penaredonda from NZ Shores, one of the few immigration advisors specialising in this burgeoning visa category.

They break down the two investment tiers, the surprisingly low time commitments (just 21 days over three years for the Growth category), and the types of investments you can make.

Fred also reveals the top six countries applying for this visa—including why the USA has surged to number one—and explains how the Active Investor Visa compares to closed programmes in Australia and Canada.

If you've ever wondered whether the Golden Visa could be your pathway to New Zealand, this conversation is your starting point.

Key topics covered:

The difference between Growth and Balance categories

Who qualifies and how to include your family

What you can invest in (managed funds, bonds, property, philanthropy)

The pathway from a resident visa to permanent residency

Why New Zealand is becoming the world's top destination for investor migrants

Resources:

Free 5-day video guide to life in NZ: www.nzahead.com/free

Contact NZ Shores: [email protected], and mention this podcast.

Remember! If you long to MOVE 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 🇳🇿
https://nzahead.com/free

Links:

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Watch the videos, and on day 5, you will be given details on how to join our private NZ Ahead Slack community, where Liz, Brian, Fred and hundreds of other New Zealand life lovers reside 🎉

Subscribe to our channel and let’s be friends forever and ever…

🇳🇿 Know someone who would love this New Zealand content? Then PLEASE, share this episode with them!

You can also follow us on our New Zealand blog:

https://nzahead.com/blog/

#newzealand #nzvisa #nzimmigration #parentretirementvisa

Links: 
Here’s how you can learn more about our private NZ Ahead community. Your first step to moving to NZ: www.nzahead.com/free

🇳🇿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, very world-famous, lovely NZ Ahead Slack Community that Liz, Brian, NZ Shores and many other adventurers are part of! www.nzahead.com/free   

 🐕‍🦺 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. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead  Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-travel

💰 Transferring currency? We love and trust TorFX.  If you want a fabulous personal service and unbeatable rates (they will match anyone else), we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://nzahead.com/torfx

🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust DiscoverCars. 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 

Love the show? Please rate and review the NZ Ahead Podcast HERE!

This is a free way to support our show: leave 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! 

Kia Kaha,

Liz and Brian x

Want More New Zealand Content? Go to our NZ Ahead Blog where you will find a mass of NZ content! 
https://nzahead.com/blog/

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

Get NEW ZEALAND Residency For Your Parents: Parent Retirement Visa explained.

One of the hardest parts about moving to New Zealand is leaving your parents behind.
But what if you didn't have to?

Today, we sit down with Charlotte from NZ Shores Immigration to unpack the Parent Retirement Category Visa – an often-overlooked pathway that allows parents of NZ citizens/residents to gain residency relatively quickly.

📌 Today, we cover:

- The biggest heartbreak of moving to NZ

- What IS the Parent Retirement Visa?

- The REAL cost: $1.5M explained (Investment vs. Settlement)

- Why you CANNOT buy a standard house

- The $60k "Guaranteed Income" requirement

- How long you must keep the money invested

- Does your child need to be a Citizen?

- Can you use a remote job for income?

- Minimum stay requirements?

- Health & Character requirements for older parents

Using Property (UK/US homes) to fund the visa

-Current processing times

-Pathway to New Zealand Citizenship

-No age limit

-Can the children "gift" the money to the parents?

- What happens if a parent passes away during the 4 years?

Remember! If you long to MOVE 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 🇳🇿
https://nzahead.com/free

Links:

Reach out to Charlotte and don't forget to mention this podcast:  [email protected]

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Watch the videos, and on day 5, you will be given details on how to join our private NZ Ahead Slack community, where Liz, Brian, Charlotte and hundreds of other New Zealand life lovers reside 🎉

Subscribe to our channel and let’s be friends forever and ever…

🇳🇿 Know someone who would love this New Zealand content? Then PLEASE, share this episode with them!

You can also follow us on our New Zealand blog:

https://nzahead.com/blog/

#newzealand #nzvisa #nzimmigration #parentretirementvisa

Links: 
Here’s how you can learn more about our private NZ Ahead community. Your first step to moving to NZ: www.nzahead.com/free

🇳🇿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, very world-famous, lovely NZ Ahead Slack Community that Ben and many other adventurers are part of! www.nzahead.com/free   

Charlotte is a very active member of our wonderful NZ Ahead Slack Community so you can contact her directly there. You can also email Charlotte directly (don't forget to mention this podcast for extra special love!) : [email protected]

 🐕‍🦺 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. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead  Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-travel

💰 Transferring currency? We love and trust TorFX.  If you want a fabulous personal service and unbeatable rates (they will match anyone else), we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://nzahead.com/torfx

🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust DiscoverCars. 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 

Love the show? Please rate and review the NZ Ahead Podcast HERE!

This is a free way to support our show: leave 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! 

Kia Kaha,

Liz and Brian x

Want More New Zealand Content? Go to our NZ Ahead Blog where you will find a mass of NZ content! 
https://nzahead.com/blog/

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

Is moving from America to New Zealand (unseen) in your 50s even possible?

Today, we sit down with Chris and Hope, an American couple (and members of our private NZ Ahead Slack community!) from Washington, USA, who moved to New Zealand and changed their lives in just 10 short months.

In this episode, you will discover:

How to navigate the 55+ age cutoff for NZ residency

Why selling your house in the USA before you have a job offer in New Zealand might be the right move

The power of community (and how the NZ Ahead Slack group helped)

What surprised this American couple the most about life in Tauranga, New Zealand

The honest truth about leaving family behind

Thank you for being with us, and don't forget to subscribe and (Please!) leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

Links mentioned in the show: 

Here’s how you can learn more about our private NZ Ahead community. Your first step to moving to NZ. Take the free 5-day video guide, and on day 5, we will share details of how you can join the best NZ community in the world! Sign up now for free: www.nzahead.com/free

🇳🇿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, very world-famous, lovely NZ Ahead Slack Community, which Chris, Hope, and many other adventurers are part of! www.nzahead.com/free

🛑 WE cannot offer immigration advice. The company we love and trust (and are also part of our NZ Ahead community) is New Zealand Shores. NZ Shores offer a FREE eligibility test. Click below, answer a few questions and see if New Zealand is for you https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/

 🐕‍🦺 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. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead  Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-travel

💰 Transferring currency? We love and trust TorFX.  If you want a fabulous personal service and unbeatable rates (they will match anyone else), we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://nzahead.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

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.
 

We love housesitting. We have been housesitting around the world for a decade, and it has given our family the chance to explore the world and has saved us THOUSANDS of $$$.
Check out these housesits in NZ: https://itsadrama.com/trusted-nz

⛑️Safety wing Nomad Travel insurance. 
We use Safety Wing. They have been brilliant and offer us everything we need at a great price: https://itsadrama.com/safetywing-insurance

Love the show? Please rate and review the NZ Ahead Podcast HERE!

This is a free way to support our show: leave 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! 

Kia Kaha,

Liz and Brian x

Want More New Zealand Content? Go to our NZ Ahead Blog where you will find a mass of NZ content! 
https://nzahead.com/blog/

 Want to help us out? Please rate, review and SHARE this episode! Thank you muchly xx

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

Is moving from America to New Zealand (unseen) in your 50s even possible?

Today, we sit down with Chris and Hope, an American couple (and members of our private NZ Ahead Slack community!) from Washington, USA, who moved to New Zealand and changed their lives in just 10 short months.

In this episode, you will discover:

How to navigate the 55+ age cutoff for NZ residency

Why selling your house in the USA before you have a job offer in New Zealand might be the right move

The power of community (and how the NZ Ahead Slack group helped)

What surprised this American couple the most about life in Tauranga, New Zealand

The honest truth about leaving family behind

Thank you for being with us, and don't forget to subscribe and (Please!) leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

Links mentioned in the show: 

Here’s how you can learn more about our private NZ Ahead community. Your first step to moving to NZ. Take the free 5-day video guide, and on day 5, we will share details of how you can join the best NZ community in the world! Sign up now for free: www.nzahead.com/free

🇳🇿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, very world-famous, lovely NZ Ahead Slack Community, which Chris, Hope, and many other adventurers are part of! www.nzahead.com/free

🛑 WE cannot offer immigration advice. The company we love and trust (and are also part of our NZ Ahead community) is New Zealand Shores. NZ Shores offer a FREE eligibility test. Click below, answer a few questions and see if New Zealand is for you https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/

 🐕‍🦺 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. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead  Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-travel

💰 Transferring currency? We love and trust TorFX.  If you want a fabulous personal service and unbeatable rates (they will match anyone else), we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://nzahead.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

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.
 

We love housesitting. We have been housesitting around the world for a decade, and it has given our family the chance to explore the world and has saved us THOUSANDS of $$$.
Check out these housesits in NZ: https://itsadrama.com/trusted-nz

⛑️Safety wing Nomad Travel insurance. 
We use Safety Wing. They have been brilliant and offer us everything we need at a great price: https://itsadrama.com/safetywing-insurance

Love the show? Please rate and review the NZ Ahead Podcast HERE!

This is a free way to support our show: leave 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! 

Kia Kaha,

Liz and Brian x

Want More New Zealand Content? Go to our NZ Ahead Blog where you will find a mass of NZ content! 
https://nzahead.com/blog/

 Want to help us out? Please rate, review and SHARE this episode! Thank you muchly xx

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

Today, we reconnect with Ben, an American dad who immigrated with his family from Missouri, USA, to Auckland, New Zealand, two years ago.
When we last spoke, Ben was in the thick of the transition. Now, the dust has settled. His daughter is thriving in school. His wife, Kira, is loving her job as a nurse. They bought a house, made friends, and started building a life.

But then came the trip back to the States.

Today, Ben opens up about what it felt like to return to the country he once called home, only to realise that "home" now means something completely different.

We also dive into:

What life in Auckland, New Zealand really looks like after the honeymoon period

The surprising challenges of buying a house in New Zealand

How Ben and Kira saved aggressively to make the move work

Why work-life balance in NZ has been a game-changer for their family

The beautiful (and sometimes uncomfortable) process of immersing in Māori culture

And Ben's simple, powerful advice: "A goal without a plan is just a wish."

Links & Resources:

Join our free NZ Ahead community on Slack by taking the 5 day video guide: www.nzahead.com/free 

Get our free 5-day video series on life in New Zealand: www.nzahead.com/free

Catch Ben's first appearance on the podcast: https://youtu.be/W8n-pfQ5nQ8?si=jsN8w0IFHs6R_eym

Links: 
Here’s how you can learn more about our private NZ Ahead community. Your first step to moving to NZ: www.nzahead.com/free

🇳🇿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, very world-famous, lovely NZ Ahead Slack Community that Ben and many other adventurers are part of! www.nzahead.com/free

🛑 WE cannot offer immigration advice. The company we love and trust (and are also part of our NZ Ahead community) is New Zealand Shores. NZ Shores offer a FREE eligibility test. Click below, answer a few questions and see if New Zealand is for you https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/

 🐕‍🦺 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. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead  Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-travel

💰 Transferring currency? We love and trust TorFX.  If you want a fabulous personal service and unbeatable rates (they will match anyone else), we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://nzahead.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

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.
 

We love housesitting. We have been housesitting around the world for a decade, and it has given our family the chance to explore the world and has saved us THOUSANDS of $$$.
Check out these housesits in NZ: https://itsadrama.com/trusted-nz

⛑️Safety wing Nomad Travel insurance. 
We use Safety Wing. They have been brilliant and offer us everything we need at a great price: https://itsadrama.com/safetywing-insurance

Love the show? Please rate and review the NZ Ahead Podcast HERE!

This is a free way to support our show: leave 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! 

Kia Kaha,

Liz and Brian x

Want More New Zealand Content? Go to our NZ Ahead Blog where you will find a mass of NZ content! 
https://nzahead.com/blog/

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

Think you're too old to relocate to New Zealand? Think again.

The skilled migrant visa cuts off at 55—but what if you're 56, 58, or 62 and still have so much to offer? In this episode, we sit down with immigration advisor Charlotte Stockman from NZ Shores to explore the little-known world of age waivers for New Zealand.

If you're wondering how to immigrate to New Zealand over 55, this is essential listening. Charlotte explains what an age waiver is, who qualifies, and how to navigate the complex process of applying for a relocation to NZ with an age waiver visa.

Links: 
Here’s how you can learn more about our private NZ Ahead community. Your first step to moving to NZ: www.nzahead.com/free

🇳🇿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 and very world famously lovely NZ Ahead Slack Community.

Charlotte is a very active member of our wonderful NZ Ahead Slack Community so you can contact her directly there. You can also email Charlotte directly (don't forget to mention this podcast for extra special love!) : [email protected]

🛑 New Zealand Shores offer a FREE eligibility test. Click below, answer a few questions and see if New Zealand is for you https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/

 🐕‍🦺 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. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead  Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-travel

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Today's show is fabulous. 
Liz chats with an old French friend, François, who came to New Zealand in 2008 on a working holiday visa from France, Europe, with his girlfriend (now wife), Emily and never left.
Until recently, seventeen years later, when the birth of his two children and the pull of ageing parents became too strong to ignore.

With dual citizenship, this French expat, Francois, shares his love for New Zealand: why he stayed, why he left and what he has created to stay connected to the country he loves, New Zealand.
Enjoy!

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To find out more about having a tour of the "real" France, you can contact Francoise directly by email: [email protected]
Or go to his website: https://www.kiwisinfrance.com/

We can not offer immigration advice:

🛑 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://nzahead.com/nzshores

 🐕‍🦺 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 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  Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-travel

💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution that puts trust and transparency first, 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

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.
 

We love housesitting. We have been housesitting around the world for a decade, and it has saved our family of four THOUSANDS.
Check out these housesits in NZ: https://itsadrama.com/trusted-nz

If you want to join us in using TrustedHousesitters to travel the world, use our exclusive discount code to get a WHOPPING 25% off HOUSESITTING yearly membership. It's cheaper than one night's stay in an Airbnb: https://itsadrama.com/housesit-discount

⛑️Safety wing Nomad Travel insurance. If, like us, you are travelling for more than a couple of weeks, then we recommend getting a "rolling pay-as-you-go insurance".
We use Safety Wing. They have been brilliant and offer us everything we need at a great price: https://itsadrama.com/safetywing-insurance

Love the show? Please rate and review the NZ Ahead Podcast HERE!

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Thank you! 

Kia Kaha,

Liz and Brian x

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One of the biggest changes coming in August 2026 is the introduction of two brand-new pathways under the Skilled Migrant Resident Visa.

This opens the criteria to many people who haven't been eligible to move to New Zealand for the last two or three years.

If you've been dreaming of making New Zealand your home, August 2026 could be the turning point you've been waiting for.

Immigration New Zealand has announced a significant revamp of the Skilled Migrant Resident Visa, and the changes are big.

Really big.

Today, we sat down with NZ Ahead community Slack member our favourite immigration advisor, Charlotte Stockman from NZ Shores, to break down exactly what's happening, who will benefit, and how you can prepare.

 

🇳🇿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 Charlotte and many others are part of.

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Reach out to Charlotte and don't forget to mention this podcast: [email protected]

🛑 New Zealand Shores offer a FREE eligibility test. Click below, answer a few questions and see if New Zealand is for you https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/

Love the show? Please rate and review the NZ Ahead Podcast HERE!
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Thank you! 

Kia Kaha,

Liz and Brian x

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