In this powerful and personal episode of Soft Landing NZ, I open up about our family’s real-life experience with New Zealand’s healthcare system — from registering with a GP, to managing everyday care for our kids, to navigating a post cancer diagnosis and treatment/survailance screening.

I share what it’s really like to use both the public and private healthcare systems in New Zealand, including the differences, costs, waiting times, and what you need to know as a new immigrant.

You’ll hear:

• How to register with a GP when you first arrive

• Need to register kids for dental cover

• What ACC cover is

• My experience dealing with a serious illness / specilist care

• How the system works for families and children

• Practical advice to prepare for medical needs in NZ

Whether you're coming from South Africa, India, the Philippines, or UK or any other part of the world, this episode will help you better understand how to prepare yourself and navigate the "new" way of health care for you and your family in New Zealand.

Struggling to get a response after applying for jobs in New Zealand? You’re not alone!!!

In this episode of Soft Landing, I share practical, proven tips to help you with securing your first job interview in New Zealand.

Learn how to format your CV the New Zealand way, write a stand-out cover letter, where to apply, and how to show you're a great fit—even without local experience. Whether you're from South Africa, India, the Philippines, or China, this episode will help you take your next step toward employment in NZ.

🎯 What you’ll learn:

• What Kiwi employers are really looking for

• Must have CV and cover letter info and format

• Where to find the best job listings

• How to boost your chances with no NZ experience

• Interview preparation tips to help you stand out

Ready to turn applications into interviews? Press play and let’s get you closer to your first Kiwi job!

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Moving to New Zealand and need a place to live?

In this episode, I break down exactly how we secured a rental — from prepping overseas to impressing agents and landlords once we arrived. 🏡

✨ Whether you're planning your move or already on the ground, these tips will help you stand out in a competitive market.

🎙️ Listen now and feel more confident in your relocation journey!

#MovingToNZ #NewZealandRentalTips #ExpatLife #RelocationAdvice #NZRentals #MovingAbroad #KiwiLife

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In this episode, I continue sharing our immigration journey to New Zealand, picking up six weeks after we arrived. I reflect on what our first year looked like—what we focused on to settle in, how we helped the family adjust, and the steps we took to truly make New Zealand feel like home. I also open up about the reasons behind our move and what I’m most grateful for along the way.

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"Have you got enough money to live in New Zealand?"

In this episode, I dive into what it really costs to live in New Zealand, especially if you're moving with a family of four like we did. I break down all the essential living expenses we faced when we first arrived—including some hidden costs that caught us off guard.

I also talk about the minimum income I believe you need to earn to get by comfortably, based on our own experience. I share what we prioritized in our budget, what we had to leave out at first, and how we planned to add more things once we had two incomes coming in.

If you're thinking about moving to New Zealand or just want a realistic look at the cost of living here, I think this episode will give you some honest insight and help you plan better.

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"Why We Moved – Again"

In this episode, we share the story behind our decision to terminate our lease early and move—again. We talk through the challenges of relocating, what led us to make the tough call, and the lessons we learned along the way. This journey, though unexpected, ultimately helped us find our true first rental home—a place where we could finally begin settling in and creating a space that feels right for our family.

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Immigration is hard—there’s no sugarcoating it. Our first week in Auckland New Zealand was filled with excitement, uncertainty, and a fair share of stress. But with a bit of preparation, a flexible mindset, and the determination to keep pushing forward, we made it through.

The Challenges We Faced:

• Housing Hunt 
• Initial Expenses
• Navigating Systems
• Emotional Toll

How We Got Through It:

• Buffer Budget 
• Adaptability
• Community + Online Resources
• Never Giving Up

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Review of Our Last Days in County, Packing Up, Selling Everything, and Landing in Auckland, New Zealand. The process leading up to it was filled with highs, lows, and valuable lessons learned. Looking back, we can pinpoint what worked, what didn’t, and what we wish we had done differently.     I believe having a well-thought-out plan, a realistic budget, and an emergency fund for unexpected risks are absolutely essential.     Soft Landing - Hosted by Brett Corlett - YouTube

"Welcome to this podcast, designed for anyone thinking about, preparing for, or who has just immigrated to New Zealand. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Drawing from personal experience, this series will guide you through the process of preparing for your move, helping you navigate the challenges of immigration, and settle into your new home with ease."   This is the Pilot Episode and the purpose of this episode is to give a bit of background information on who I am, why I have started this podcast and why we ended up in New Zealand.

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"Welcome to this podcast, designed for anyone thinking about, preparing for, or who has just immigrated to New Zealand. Drawing from my personal experience, this series will guide you through the process of preparing for your move, helping you navigate the challenges of immigration, and settle into your new home with ease."

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