10 Things They Don't Tell You About Moving To New Zealand

If you plan to travel (or move) to New Zealand, this video is for you! From the epic coffee to the weird petrol station snacks, this video is a list of 10 things you won't know about life in New Zealand.
I (Renata) was born and raised here, and I found it so interesting learning the things that Josh has found shocking after his 3 years living in New Zealand. Did these things surprise you too?
If you are a kiwi, or have moved to New Zealand, let us know - did we miss anything? Do you agree with the points we made? What do you think?!
Here's the link to the map we chat about: www.stuff.co.nz/travel/destin...
#newzealand #travel #interestingfacts

[@goodforgaia]

Did any of these surprise you? We would love to know what you would add to this list!

[@sugarsilverstar8943]

NO SHOES??? i never saw that but maybe because i live in the South. but beach or picnic areas yes I've seen no shoes there.

[@r8chlletters]

Swimming pools are generally not heated, there’s no tipping, people cycle everywhere, no one uses an umbrella when it rains…those are the ones I remember.

[@goodforgaia]

Oh those are so good! The tipping one especially- I always forget about that!

[@marycressy7640]

Not that many people cycle everywhere

[@BearWithMeow]

#1 Normal to not wear shoes #2 No amazon or next day delivery #3 You go up to pay at cafes/restaurants #4 Everyone loves birds in NZ #5 Maori culture #6 Expensive life #7 Expensive flights #8 Size of NZ and Not so many motorways #9 Weird food at petrol stations #10 Two degrees of separation - because of the tiny population

[@goodforgaia]

Should we add chapters 😅😅

[@BearWithMeow]

@@goodforgaia yup, always a great idea

[@everythingisalllies2141]

1. the drug gangs 2. the bikie gangs 3. the cop gangs 4. the dictators 5 the crime gangs 6 the police that look that other way gangs 7 the politician gangs 8 the black gangs 9 the racist maori gangs 10- the white supremist gangs I lived there for 20 years, and this is what I saw, spoiling a great land and normal people who were great.

[@shivanikataria7599]

So on point video ❤ love it !!

[@goodforgaia]

Ah thank you so much, Shivani! Is there anything you would add to our list? ☺️

[@mystik.mermayde.aotearoa]

47 yo NZer here watching for fun! 🌟🙏 Re. Birds. I've literally NEVER heard of this "favourite bird of the year competition"??! And only rarely have I seen a house ad referring to birds. But since you mention it, birds (and a few lizards) are literally our only native land creatures and they're heavily protected. So i guess that's why there's so much emphasis on birds here 🦅🪶 I was waiting for you to mention the fact that we're called "kiwis" because of our national symbol... Also a bird 😅 And i must agree that Tūī is my fave bird too. The song is sooooo incredibly beautiful and their feathers are magnificent too 🖤💙 Ka kite anō, from Tauranga 💚

[@barbra7562]

I think someone told me that NZ has the same land mass as the UK with only 5+ million people. NZ coffee is superb 😋

[@goodforgaia]

Yes! There’s a cool map I linked in the description box that shows NZ on top of Europe and how big it is 😊

[@barbra7562]

@@goodforgaia I have seen that. Great map ❤️

[@MrLelepele]

A lot of the land is not the most habitable .

[@yyxy.oncesaid]

NZ is slightly bigger

[@Waitomo64]

the coffee in Aussie is better... trust me... I helped my ex wife run a coffee van for 12 years... mate I know coffee in Sydney and Melbourne...

[@jessmackie1779]

Oh my goodness I had never put the 2 degrees phone network and 2 degrees of separation together. Haha and I’m with 2 degrees!! 😁 love your videos ❤

[@goodforgaia]

😊🤭🤭 ohh I’m glad we could sneak something in even a kiwi didn’t know!! Thanks for watching 😊😊😊

[@edenpalmer9578]

Adding to the 2 degrees lol, I moved to Denver, one girl I met who was also a kiwi ended up being the niece of my outdoor ed teacher at high-school 😂

[@goodforgaia]

I feel like it is just such a classic kiwi thing right!!

[@MaidenNZ76]

We get around 😊😊

[@cutekashaf]

That's great info I am really excited to visit NZ

[@goodforgaia]

Oh thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed 😊🥰

[@steventhomas9461]

Visit ,yes ,LIVE a definite NO

[@jared2232]

Beautiful channel guys absolutely love it. Heres my perspective coming from Canada and having lived here for a year in 2015-2016. Firstly I would do anything to come back here permanently. I absolutely love the culture, scenery and people it holds a place in my heart forever. This is gonna vary greatly depending on where you come from but coming from Canada it can definitely feel like a step backwards. I was working for 55% of what I was used to making in Canada in the same profession. Stuff was also alot more expensive. As a NORMAL person in that 50-100k NZD yearly range it really can be quite difficult. Not sure how you'd save living here especially these days.. Hopefully I get the opportunity to return permanently one day people should just be aware its not all sunshine and rainbows. You definitely need to count every dollar you make.

[@colinsandford4500]

Having been to NZ five times I can relate to all these points. I love driving there done the Cape to Bluff and most places in between. The pies and coffee are good. I live in Shropshire and the two degrees of separation are much the same here.

[@myrafrancis6628]

Great video!

[@goodforgaia]

Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@shecrazyhorse3122]

Thanks for Sharing ❤ 🥀 😎

[@goodforgaia]

You’re welcome! Hope it was helpful 😊

[@pamjp]

This is so informative! I did not know that SH 1 went all the way down to the south of South Island! Haha

[@goodforgaia]

I’m glad we could share something new with you Pam! Thanks for watching 😊

[@tharangav-log8739]

I'm from Sri Lanka & I'm residing in Qatar currently. About the bill settlement after dining at a café, is somewhat similar to here as well. It's like an option here. If you request your bill, they will bring it to you. But, you could always walk up to the cashier and pay when ready to leave.

[@goodforgaia]

Hi Tharanga, thank you so much for watching and for your comment. That sounds quite similar - its always interesting to hear how things are done in different countries! How are you finding life in Qatar compared to Sri Lanka?

[@deborahgratia]

It's same in Indonesia as well!

[@Laura-bt9yb]

Yay! I didn't really disagree (as a south islander) with any of these. You did really well at making it generalized to NZ. So many ones I've seen before about "New Zealand" are like just Auckland 😂

[@goodforgaia]

Thank you so much Laura! Is there anything you’d add to our list? We’re glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@dianehammond2474]

Maori are not indigenous,you need to check your truth ,they came here just like everyone else .

[@deanwinchesterr24]

is it true that New Zealand becomes dangerous?

[@AngieSainty]

@@dianehammond2474 Maori are Tangata Whenua. Check out your own 'truth'.

[@dianehammond2474]

@@AngieSainty all of our relatives came from over seas ,everyone.

[@sca73]

What’s the cost of living like in NZ compared to UK or Aus ? Also what’s the housing and job market like is it easy to find work and are rentals affordable?

[@goodforgaia]

There has been the largest ever migration of New Zealanders moving to Australia so I think that says a lot. Pay is significantly higher there and cost of living seems to be less. I think if you speak to most kiwis now they will tell you things are tough here, there is a cost of living crisis and salaries don't match up. Personally we have found it to be worse than the UK as houses here are also damp and cold, single glazed, mould problems, no central heating - a lot of things that we didn't experience in the UK. Everyone will have their own experience and opinion - this is just ours!

[@steventhomas9461]

wages are low compared to the cost of living.

[@fleetwoodmacncheese4159]

I'm planning on relocating my family to Christchurch from the US (I'm hoping within the next couple of years) and the cheapest flight is $2,222 USD a ticket... Memphis to Dallas to Auckland is 16 hours. Then a 24 hour layover and a flight to Christchurch. My family consists of 5 people... I'm still trying to figure out exactly where to start so it'll be awhile still. 💚🖤

[@goodforgaia]

Christchurch is a great choice! Beaches, close to ski fields, good schools, has an international airport, and a great community 😊 good luck with your move!

[@sharynhunt6961]

I live in Christchurch

[@goodforgaia]

@@sharynhunt6961 what do you think - is it a good place to live?

[@MaidenNZ76]

🎶Come aboard... we're expecting youuuu oh love boat... soon you're be falling in love... love boat dah dah dah dah dah dah dahhhh🎶 sorry guys. Brought up on all the good programmes from America. I forgot the words lol

[@steventhomas9461]

Stay in the USA ,New Zealand is going down the pan very fast .

[@travelnomad2128]

I love meat pies. I miss it. There's nothing like it anywhere outside of NZ & Australia! So whenever we go back for vacay, that's the first thing I look for!

[@goodforgaia]

Totally! NZ and Aus have so many similarities!

[@MaidenNZ76]

​@@goodforgaia exactly... except for super rugby and rugby in general. Like last night's game for example lol Love ya neighbour keep ya head up. See you next round 🇳🇿🤝🇦🇺

[@barbra7562]

Against my better judgement I was addicted to Amazon in the UK. I’ve lived in New Zealand for 8 years now and LOVE that there is no Amazon here. My daughter in law in Canada can’t believe it and can’t understand how we survive without it! We can now order from Amazon in Australia but I haven’t and try to always buy from NZ retailers.

[@goodforgaia]

We love supporting local NZ businesses as well, but was definitely adjustment not being able to get same day delivery on basically anything you need/want! I think it helps us think about purchases a lot more though 😊

[@barbra7562]

@@goodforgaia How true. It was a shock at first but now it stops my spending. I ask myself do I need it or do I just want it. Plus as you say things are expensive here so that’s a good thing.

[@sheerluckholmes5468]

Amazon used to be such a good company, unfortunately now for the most part it's a third party handler for Chinese garbage that sometimes takes over a month to just get out of China before it hits your country. Cheers from across the ditch.

[@mikebailey2970]

Kia Ora, moved to NZ in 2011 from the US. Totally agree with your 10 points. Flight to the US are far cheaper in April-June during the kiwi off season.

[@goodforgaia]

Oh great tip about cheaper flight times! Hope you're enjoying life in NZ 🙂

[@spidermek5416]

Yes! True right. Everyghing are so dear here in nz.

[@goodforgaia]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@jenaya_laila2442]

Hello. You probably won't be able to answer my query. However, I'll still try. I am moving to NZ and it is really difficult to find out the actual cost of living. Will I be able to survive alone on around 3300 NZ monthly living in Christchurch? TIA!

[@goodforgaia]

Hi Jenaya, how exciting you’re moving to NZ! There’s a website called trademe.co.nz that has a property section- you can put in your budget and the area you want to live in and that will help give you an idea of what you can afford to rent. Food and general expenses will vary on your lifestyle, you check out 2degrees to get an idea of mobile phone and internet costs, and for power there are lots of choices but many do a free hour (so you can save money by doing laundry etc then). Not sure if that helps at all? I think in NZ the average salary is around 70-80k a year.

[@benandrews7886]

average wage spread is between 650nzd a week for a low paying job to around 850+nzd a week if your paid well.if you have a degreee from uni you can earn more.rents can take between 40% and 100% of your paycheck.petrol is currently 2.89nzd a litre for petrol, diesel is almost the same.its expensive to live just a basic life here.

[@steventhomas9461]

at least half of that would go on just your rent, then you need food ,if you think you could survive on $100 a week then you might be lucky but be prepared to live like a pauper

[@raveenbains6964]

Yip ordering a drink at the bar vs the table was new to me. Feb 2024. Expat Kiwi

[@sprig5173]

I wanted to try working in the Auckland casino after Sydney but the wages were poor and housing so expensive. I don't know how anyone could afford moving there.

[@goodforgaia]

It is a real struggle for a lot of people 🥺

[@davidcampbell3642]

You dodged a bullet. It is an awful place to work.

[@bizzlebasil1]

The few people I ever see not wearing shoes are usually derros going into a pharmacy for their weekly fix. Up until now it's been Skechers have been the popular shoe but lately it has been little boots styles. Food being sold in servos reflects the "On the go" nature of the customer.

[@gregs3845]

OK, we can't claim savory pies as a NZ thing, the UK is really the place of origin for meat pies as we know them, and they are as prevalent in Aussie as they are in NZ. Perhaps NZ has dialled it up to 11 on variety, but meat pies are ubiquitous over the ditch. I think the paying at the counter thing at restaurants is partly because NZ had few real restaurants in the middle of last century and a lot of places were more like cafes with pay as you order. The New Zealand adopted electronic PIN entry card payment very early at about the time restaurant dining really started to become a thing. It became almost universal. The vast majority of people went straight from paying cash/cheque to paying by card using a PIN, and almost no one had a credit card where you sign. So in the days before wireless electronics everyone had to go to where the payment machine was to pay the bill, which was the reception area of the restaurant. Also it is good personal financial security to never let your cash / credit card out of your sight. So unless the wait staff brings a payment machine to your table you should always got to the reception area to settle the bill.

[@travelnomad2128]

Sorry but I didn't see a single meat pie when we visited London. British cuisine is a disappointment!

[@goodforgaia]

Hi Greg, I experience the pie culture in the UK to be very different - it's more of a sit-down meal, rather than a takeaway on-the-go food like we have here. This video is also not aimed at Australians at all, our cultures are SO similar in so many ways (almost every way!). Thanks for your points on paying as well, I think a lot of tourists coming to NZ aren't aware they need to go up to pay after a meal - I experienced this a lot when I was younger and waitressing in New Zealand. Thanks again for watching and for leaving such a thoughtful comment, we hope you enjoy our other videos as well!

[@steventhomas9461]

Maybe you needed to open your eyes a bit more then.@@travelnomad2128

[@steventhomas9461]

Thats the kiwi way ,claim something they created but they have just stolen the idea from another country.

[@jack2453]

Going up to pay is what they do in Japan, and it's great. As you say you are not tied to the timing of a disengaged waiter... and also it is more discreet for hosting etc.

[@goodforgaia]

Totally! And you can just leave whenever you are ready, you don't have to wait around. Would love to go back to Japan 😍

[@phoebus007]

Don't feel too bad about air fares out of NZ. You may have bought a return economy flight from UK to NZ for £600, but that must have been pre-pandemic. Now you're going to pay about £1,200 if you're lucky, or almost £3,000 if flying premium economy.

[@goodforgaia]

Wow that is a big jump! Even pre pandemic flights out of NZ were significantly more than the same flight in reverse. It’s definitely something we miss about living in London (also just so many more places you can fly direct to!). Hopefully they go back down from the UK 🤞 thanks for watching and letting us know about current prices 😊

[@lexia4016]

You can also pay at your table at nice restaurants in NZ

[@goodforgaia]

Yes of course, there's always exceptions 🙂

[@robinlabouche2230]

You have to go up to the till to pay for your food here in Australia too, it is not just New Zealand :)

[@goodforgaia]

I think a lot of these will apply to Australia as well! The two countries are very similar (but more different to the UK or US - at least we think so).

[@cryptospyda3379]

I thought he said "new zealander's love buds" i was like yeah.. fair call, many of us do.

[@bertshutler5973]

quite often you have to go to the til to pay in Ontario too

[@goodforgaia]

Oh interesting! Thanks so sharing 😀

[@wayneperry8148]

Where do I sign

[@damon6548]

Feel free to come back to Fields Cafe any time! - the barista

[@goodforgaia]

Thanks so much Damon! 😄

[@amandarose4469]

So hot meat pies are unique to NZ? Are you taking the raw prawn mate

[@goodforgaia]

Hey Amanda, thank you so much for leaving us this comment! Absolutely not saying that pies are unique to New Zealand, but the petrol station food is super random compared to other places we’ve lived. Especially the “classic sausage” on its own 🤷‍♀️ I’ve never seen a lone sausage snack in any other petrol stations 😂 where are you from? What kind of weird petrol station snacks do you have?

[@amandarose4469]

@@goodforgaia I'm an Aussie, across the water. The raw prawn thing was Aussie slang to give it away. I love our kiwi cuzzes to bits, but not as much as I love a good meat pie. Though them sausages looked dodgy, we get cranskys, so they are all wrapped up with cheese. You guys are great and I've subscribed.

[@goodforgaia]

Oh thanks! I’d say a Bunnings sausage sizzle would be a much better kiwi/Aussie choice than a petrol station one, they don’t look appealing at all 😂 we love Australia, hoping to get over there later this year!

[@alicetumblescribbleson5961]

@@goodforgaia haha yup, my local gas station has sausages haha it’s weird.

[@Brucemcleod2345]

What’s wrong with eating a pie and a sausage when filling up with petrol.

[@margaretp1465]

Adults not wearing shoes in shops/restaurants etc away from beach must be a North Island thing.

[@goodforgaia]

Maybe!

[@archiebol7557]

It is

[@AidenCrarer]

It most definitely is

[@steventhomas9461]

No they do it in the South as well,

[@Vanadisir]

"Kiwis just love birds sooo much", I hear this on all sorts of "what its like in NZ" videos. No one ever explains that NZ has no native mammals (accept bats. who are on the bird of the year list) and the annual competition for bird of the year is to highlight the ones struggling to survive and raise awareness for protected birds. That the number of native birds in urban areas is important because of many projects that have focused on brining native bird numbers back from scarcity. Not even good kiwis who actually understand it are explaining it on their vids. So now the world thinks NZ are just all round bird nutters instead of understanding that is about conservation and preservation of rare species.

[@goodforgaia]

Does it matter if the conservation work is not talked about? Kiwis do love birds, they are our 2 year olds favourite animal. Her favourite is a local cockatoo that lives in a tree near us, but she loves sparrows just as much - neither of these are native or linked to conservation work. We absolutely love all the natives around us, and every rental listing you read will mention if birds can be seen/heard from the property because it’s a selling point for a place. Our birds can thrive because of a lack of other animals/predators, but personally I don’t think that’s the point we are trying to make. There are lots of videos about conservation and NZ wildlife out there, and you can always make your own if you feel this is an important message to share! We don’t think saying “kiwis love birds” is a negative thing at all 😊

[@Vanadisir]

@@goodforgaia my point isn't a conservation one. Kiwis don't run bird of the year because they love birds. It's a publicity stunt to raise awareness, and real estate tricks don't define the mentality of a nation. It's a cutsy catch that all of the videos thay claim to show an inside look to nz use and its not accurate and paints us as a little simple. Show me a country thay hates the local bird life.

[@brianmac1]

I correspond regularly with a friend in the UK. Petrol is bargain price here compared to the UK.

[@goodforgaia]

Hi Brian, the UK are having a really rough time aren't they? The energy crisis and cost of living, it's hard for a lot of people. Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment.

[@user-xg6vw2ro5b]

We are not lazy to go and commend the establishment on their service or to tip them which is obviously optional and lastly of course to pay your bill.

[@TheChromeRonin]

Bringing a "Plate" to a party!

[@goodforgaia]

Oh yes!! That’s a classic

[@guitarshred863]

Hey mister, your accent is half californian and half british, how did you do it. like the word" Expensive" both of you have different way of saying . just love it. Have fun in australia. Arrividerci!

[@ifeomaezenwa296]

Wao! wao! I enjoyed this video. Pls I have the opportunity to migrate either to Scotland or newzeland on a work visa. Pls which will you advice me to take considering the fact that you have lived in both countries. I hope to get a reply soon. thk you

[@goodforgaia]

For me the biggest thing is the weather - Scotland will be wet and cold and grey a lot of the year, whereas NZ has much better weather/shorter winter. This was our biggest factor! But from the UK you can travel to a lot more places (like Europe!). Hope that helps!

[@ifeomaezenwa296]

@@goodforgaia Thk u so much for y prompt response. I enjoyed y videos. Cheers!

[@samanthadawnNz]

Oh thanks from nz

[@goodforgaia]

Thanks for watching!

[@jacquebennett2690]

Hey lovelies, Just so ya know 'te reo" means 'the language' so its actually 'te reo maori' to mean 'the maori language'

[@goodforgaia]

Thank you so much for letting us know! We’re always trying to get better 🥹

[@steventhomas9461]

Where 95% of these modern words are made up.

[@EstherAjayi-kj2gv]

I need friends in new zealand. I will be coming to new zealand for Xmas with my 5yr old son. I am a single mom

[@goodforgaia]

Hi Esther, are you moving here or coming for a visit? People are generally very friendly and its really easy to chat to other mums at playgrounds etc!

[@geoffreythomas2938]

The geological location over many generations we have developed many unique habits over time.

[@goodforgaia]

It's great right!

[@jasonthomas460]

Nicest people in the entire world. Absolute worst and most dangerous drivers in the entire world.

[@goodforgaia]

I think Josh would agree with you!

[@romanticdove]

The groceries are insanely expensive here. I used to look at prices in aussie and they are so much cheaper there. Its unfair.

[@AnythingButRnB]

You have made this video during the tail end of the covid pandemic. At the time most airlines are still not operating at pre-pandemic levels. Before covid it was possible to get return flights to the UK for 1200 bucks depending on the route. If you've been here 3 years you arrived pre covid during the time of cheap flights. There is no difference in cost of flights from NZ booked from anywhere in the world.

[@DomingoDeSantaClara]

Expensive fuel? come back to the UK! £1.80 a litre over winter but it's started dropping, although the food here is so much cheaper than NZ.

[@goodforgaia]

We miss the UK! There is such good selection of supermarket to choose from (and so many food options at supermarkets), we basically only have two supermarkets here in NZ which means there’s no competition on food prices.. think petrol is expensive everywhere right now 🥺

[@DomingoDeSantaClara]

@@goodforgaia NZ could definitely do better for supermarkets, a Lidl or Aldi would put a cat amongst the pigeons for sure. What part of the country are you guys in, I see the North Island has been hammered, I come from Dunedin, apparently its completely the opposite down south, more like drought conditions.

[@goodforgaia]

We are in Auckland, it’s been pretty rough the last few weeks with flooding and now the cyclone. I think there was talk of Aldi coming to NZ - that would be so great but probably a long time before anything happens. I went to uni in Dunedin, I love it down there 🥰 where are you now?

[@DomingoDeSantaClara]

@@goodforgaia I've lived here nearly 20 years, most of that was in Dorset but I got a new job which means I move every 6 months, currently near Edinburgh, but off to the Lakes District for the summer. Dunedin is great for uni but I don't miss the weather, although it seems to be turning on its head lately, good luck and stay safe up there.

[@arakassabian5879]

You also do not get your super/pension if you are outside New Zealand for more than 6 months, another thing that they do not tell you.

[@aheat3036]

4:22 £600 is equal to about $732, not $1,200.

[@goodforgaia]

Hello! You might have missed that we are in New Zealand (it is in the title though..), so yes - 600 GBP is roughly 1200 NZD (and around 720 USD). Thanks for watching and hope that clarifies any confusion.

[@claes015]

I have been living in NZ for a year now, the country has some amazing scenery. But the horrible cities, damp houses, cost of living, all the crime and gangs, the horrible roads, the polluted rivers and lakes in which you can't swim (and that is like 75% of all the lakes and rivers) is really really really bad. There is nothing pristine about NZ there is so much pollution. On top of that the pay is half of that of what I can earn in the Netherlands. I am deeply deeply deeply disappointed after 12 months in NZ I am going back to the Netherlands.

[@MaidenNZ76]

So brutally honest I love it. Kiwi here, born here 1976. I agree. Sad but true. Thank you for your honesty.

[@deanwinchesterr24]

so it’s true that crime increases?

[@goodforgaia]

Gosh you hated it so much you commented twice - must have been bad! You will be glad to be home in the Netherlands 🙂

[@steventhomas9461]

Totally true,NEW ZEALAND is a racist shit hole. We moved here in 2007 and it was a great place to be ,now its a racist country divided by a socialist labour government that is favouring a minority over the MAJORITY of New Zealand ,if you look at every government department ,the names have been changed into Maori without any consent ,in a country where 95% don't speak the lingo ,cost of living has gone through the roof ,houses in unattainable for most .We are leaving very soon because we are over this racist country.Thanks Jabcinda for ruining New Zealand

[@UnknownUnitW10]

Damn, I appreciate that answered some of my questions. Being this country disarms you. I'm an American trust me you're disarmed (sorry kiwis). Researching places to ride out ww3 but sounds like this place isn't gonna be the haven I was hoping for.

[@MaidenNZ76]

Fact: the name Renata is also māori here. My friend from wainuiomata college, Tama, he is a renata. See what i mean bro lol. Welcome home 😊

[@goodforgaia]

That's so cool - thanks for sharing!

[@AidenCrarer]

This is spot on like everything is right except a lot of your pronunciation

[@goodforgaia]

Yeah we are working on it 🙃

[@kierancarter3693]

australia a little the same as nz. nz is better at supporting culture it seems. some of australia seems weird about the no shoes. Pies are a big thing in aus and the going up to pay

[@rerooar]

Its illegal to drive in NZ without shoes BTW, same as most places.

[@donaldduck2139]

I dont believe the price of things are expensive because we're ramote, we have always been ramote but have not always been expensive....

[@TheGecko213]

Stop quacking and speak proper english

[@goodforgaia]

I think the cost of fuel etc has impacted that but yeah, it is pretty bad now (worse than I remember it being in the past).

[@steventhomas9461]

RIP OFF New Zealand ,and that's not a new thing.

[@greggiles7309]

Footpaths can be risky with broken bottles, so it pays to wear shoes,

[@goodforgaia]

Hey Greg, yeah definitely have to be careful in some areas!

[@desubtilizer]

Most Kiwis wear shoes now but bare feet were very common back in the 80s. Even though NZ produces lots of its own food the best stuff gets exported overseas where it is cheaper to buy NZ foods overseas than in NZ. Kiwis get ripped off when it comes to foods produced in their own country. Air fares are a hell of a lot more expensive now prior to covid. NZ roads are bad and the standard of driving is even worse.

[@alicetumblescribbleson5961]

Yup, we buy butter imported from Ireland, as an example of the silliness.

[@goodforgaia]

I remember this when living in London - NZ lamb was cheaper at the supermarket there than it is here!

[@desubtilizer]

@@goodforgaia And probably better quality too

[@davidfinley7766]

For a country obsessed with competitiveness New Zealand has never really understood the concept of competition in business. Two corporations run all the supermarkets in NZ and they are screwing you! Here in the UK in the midst of a financial crisis we can still shop for a family of four for the equivalent of $150 a week

[@charro509charitablegiving2]

We stayed with a cousin in their lovely home (which was a duplex) and I remember lanolin and the lanolin smell in clothes, shampoo, hair. Everyone had a fish hook necklace too which was very popular then. And everyone was very athletic. They ate lots of disges with curry sauces yum!

[@jonb4722]

People say brid when they mean that stuff that you eat every day

[@goodforgaia]

I don't understand your comment?

[@honestlee3435]

Two degrees? Does that mean everyone is related?

[@goodforgaia]

Everyone's connected, not related haha

[@TheGecko213]

Yeah Cousins get married and produce weirdos called Maoris LOL

[@maukacreative]

100% petrol station food is weird 😂

[@goodforgaia]

I never realised until josh said it 😂

[@alexanderreadyhoof2150]

I lived there for a year, got used to lots of their foibles. "Bring a plate" to a BBQ was a good one. It means bring food... not a plate. I struggled with the lack of proper ale so finished up drinking wine the whoie time. Nice people but not sure I could live there forever. Wish they could sort out the difference between the i and e vowel sounds.

[@goodforgaia]

Ah yes, bring a plate haha I think that trips up a lot of people. Where are you from ?

[@alexanderreadyhoof6306]

@@goodforgaia Cambridgeshire

[@maorismurf7776]

I'm Maori and I'm scared of birds

[@goodforgaia]

Oh no! And we have so many of them here 😅

[@johanmeischke9189]

Ah NZ is roughly the same size as the UK. 😂

[@amandarose4469]

Why would you give someone your card at a Cafe? I never give anyone my card.

[@goodforgaia]

We never give anyone our card either - not sure we understand your question? In other countries they bring the card machine to your table to pay, whereas in NZ you go up to the counter. Hope that clarifies 😊

[@amandarose4469]

@@goodforgaia in Australia we pay at the counter. I had no idea they brought the machine out to you. Makes sense, I assume back in the day they had to took your card, I rember my dad doing that.

[@goodforgaia]

I think NZ and Australia are really similar, so a lot of these points might not surprise you at all! 😊

[@soniacolletto9020]

Poor infrastructure...no trains, poor roading...and crazy house and rental prices vs salaries. Not an easy day to day life

[@drthomason7043]

Things all over the world have become expensive since cv19 arrived.

[@goodforgaia]

Wonder if it will ever return to pre pandemic 🤷‍♀️ food has always been expensive in NZ (compared to the UK where we lived before), just our opinion anyway!

[@drthomason7043]

@@goodforgaia denser population, more stores, more competition, variety of prices to choose from.

[@markwoods1530]

they really dont love birds or any wildlife for that matter, unless its edible

[@goodforgaia]

We’re vegetarian so I don’t know about that. Everyone we know likes birds 😂

[@davidwebb4594]

It saddens me to hear young people still watch MSM news

[@user-iv6qn7bp8f]

Auckland always rain 🌧 twice as much as London not the land of milk and honey

[@goodforgaia]

It has been very wet in Auckland! Still so beautiful though 😍

[@goodforgaia]

@@Billy.Sastard great reply haha!

[@nikkster01]

a lot of these hassles are due to the pandemic effects

[@goodforgaia]

I wouldn’t say these things are hassles! A love of birds, a barefoot culture, sausage snacks at petrol stations - just cool little things that make NZ so great 🤭

[@MrAhuapai]

10 things they didn't tell us. Who exactly is they?

[@goodforgaia]

Great question 😅

[@KennethsMum]

Jeez you two need to come to Oz if you think pies and cafe quality coffee at petrol stations are unique to NZ. You might get an education.

[@goodforgaia]

We never said they are unique to NZ, and these are things that are really different to the UK where we lived before and to USA (for example). Also different to most of the places in Asia we’ve been. You need an education if you think Australia is the only other country in the world 😂😂 thanks for watching

[@TheGecko213]

My only experience is a 7 day stay in Queenstown Total tourist ghetto Everything expensive Horrendous traffic No public parking Very Expensive restaurants.Living on hill slopes like the Favelas in Brazil Rip Off Taxis and Ubers. Chinese owned souveniour stores scalping peoples pockets. Very Expensive Milford Sound Cruises and helicopters. Barren dry landscape. Very narrow highways. Real Estate nothing less the a million for a shack

[@goodforgaia]

Queenstown is very different to the rest of New Zealand - it's very touristy. But personally I think its beautiful 😍

[@RiddimKingdom]

Really strange that a Brit is complaining about food in NZ. Cus as a Kiwi who's been in the uk for six years I can say hands down the food here is the worst on the planet.

[@goodforgaia]

I actually agree with you - but it is nice being able to get any food you want year round (not seasonal) and for the same price! But there are cons to that too..! I was in London for 8 years and miss it heaps actually, hope you're loving it!

[@auckman2281]

Bare feet in restaurants? Really?

[@omarsabih]

ivrithing is ixpinsive

[@goodforgaia]

🤭

[@eoinc9511]

Yeah nah Chur yous fullahs Kia Ora

[@khadijagwen]

I'm old, so won't be coming. How are they about intersex folk.

[@goodforgaia]

🤷‍♀️

[@TheGecko213]

They are called sheep shaggers. You can mingle with them

[@Watsupyoutube]

The first thing should be is it's not Australia. Good luck with the sheep and don't forget your gumboots .

[@goodforgaia]

😂😂😂

[@paulleckner9148]

How about retiring there? Your pension dollars can boost the local economy while not stealing someone else's job.

[@goodforgaia]

Hey Paul, not sure what you mean by your comment? I was born in New Zealand and have lived here most of my life, and no one is "stealing someone else's job". NZ has a huge skill shortage in many industries!

[@soulassassin797]

Guess they didn't tell you how to say maori properly either?🤣 its not mowri bro.

[@goodforgaia]

We’re always trying to improve so thanks for your comment ☺️

[@soulassassin797]

@@goodforgaia I meant it in the nicest way possible, you really gotta rrrr the r in maori😎

[@alicetumblescribbleson5961]

@@soulassassin797 mowri is acceptable.

[@piensodiferente]

Anyone can tell me why our prime beef is cheaper in UK that in our own country?

[@goodforgaia]

The best stuff seems to always be exported 🥴

[@TheGecko213]

They export live cows by containers to UK

[@perryanderson9103]

They forgot to tell you nz crap

[@kimn9802]

Sorry Kiwi gentlemen bros and lady bros, not wearing shoes in public, lots of food in petrol stations (pies etc) and loving birds aren't unique to NZ. We have Bird of the Year in Australia, the pie is the national dish and KZbin s full of videos talking about Aussies not wearing shoes.

[@goodforgaia]

Guess that’s why people often say Australia and NZ are so similar! I would be very surprised if any aussies were shocked by these things 😉

[@MrElhabib123]

Way too expensive country and overrated

[@goodforgaia]

Thanks for sharing your opinion 😊

[@TheGecko213]

Agreed They rub in your face, Maori culture at every opportunity

[@julianskinner3697]

Doesnt suit everyone and that's ok

[@alexsim8554]

I don't think they are indigenous it's very understood that they came here in boats

[@malikwaheed6850]

Please i contact with you??

[@goodforgaia]

All our contact details are on our channel page 😊

[@paulleary8594]

You forgot to tell them it's the most expensive country in the world to live in , food here is at least double what you poms pay.

[@goodforgaia]

Whenever we say that people get get so angry 🙃😂 but yes, we agree food here is crazy expensive!

[@borekstvorek]

Wow it sounds like before moving you've not travelled anywhere and know pretty much nothing but the are you're from...

[@goodforgaia]

I don't understand your comment - I am from New Zealand, have lived in Auckland, Wanaka, and Dunedin, and we have both travelled NZ extensively. Totally fine if you disagree with our opinions, we all have different takes on things ☺

[@spidermek5416]

Yes! True right. Everyghing are so dear here in nz.

[@goodforgaia]

Yes! Thank you for watching!