7 Reasons Living in New Zealand Might NOT Be for You | A Thousand Words

[@Joggi98]

Reason 8: The Lord of the Rings movies are fictional and there are actually no hobbits or elves in New Zealand.

[@damonreynolds6775]

Lies! You want people to emigrate so Orks raid us instead!😱

[@enyzo3nyzo]

[@edjohn4590]

Of course there are hobbits..

[@maeeeeeeeeeee17]

Then explain all the hobbits in my class

[@BonesAndButtons]

Not true! My next door nieghbour is a Hobbit! He's a short dude, and I saw his feet when he showed me his home detention ankle bracelet! ...Yeah, there is a seamy side to nz life.

[@WitchAlice]

So, as a casual, introverted, nature-loving homebody who doesn’t want kids and is going into the tech industry, New Zealand might be the perfect spot?

[@fartnyaface]

depends on what area in the tech industry you want to move into? and nature loving, if you mean that nothing here in NZ will kill you or harm you please love away! :) regards to being introverted you will only last a short time as the female population out weigh the male population 5 to 1 so you probably end up getting hitched, but be aware the females are fussy!

[@dashl8880]

This other guy is full of shit. There are a lot of jobs in the tech sector. Some you can work from home in (mostly tech support) so you could live somewhere closer to nature as long as the internets good. There are more women than men, but it's 97 men to every 100 women. They're not fussy, the other guy is probably a huge weirdo (he calls women "females"). I know quite a few average guys with beautiful girlfriends. Because they're cool guys and not complete weirdo incels.

[@deadlymantis4210]

@@dashl8880 Good rural internet in NZ....Does this even exist ? Struggle for phone reception in town

[@dashl8880]

@@deadlymantis4210 I didn't say rural, but he's probably not going to want to live in a big city like Auckland or Wellington. Dunedin actually has the best internet in the whole country, but then you'd have to live in Dunedin. The north shore is second or third best. He would just have to do his own research. I know my partners granddad in Taumaranui just got fiber installed even though he has no use for it.

[@Cromag3]

The Nordics in Europe I guess would fit you, if you don't mind the winters. Finland is already a meme when it comes to being introverted, with lots of forests and lakes. Norway is also a very introverted country but also have fjords and mountains with the forests and lakes. Both are very casual (and have a large tech industry).

[@ahorrell]

I'm a kiwi. I was expecting to be upset at this video, but all of these things are true. No place is perfect!

[@Erebu5_]

Cool hi kiwi I am a kiwi

[@Dylan-bj4fx]

What is kiwi? Lmao isn’t that a fruit

[@charliechills5506]

@@Dylan-bj4fx New Zealanders are referred as Kiwis because of the Kiwi Bird I think.

[@Dylan-bj4fx]

@@charliechills5506 ooooooh okay thanks

[@Azcasp]

@@Dylan-bj4fx lol yea kiwifruit 🥝 but we called kiwi's cause of our native birds the kiwi's (they don't have a kiwi emoji qwq)

[@auroraaurora8750]

1. its expensive to travel 2. NZ doesn't have a lot of historical places 3. things can take time and not be completed as quick as u might like 4. variety is limited when shopping 5. NZ is a casual country so its not for you if u like sophisticated formal things 6. you cant spank your child ( i mean don't spank your child no matter where u are lol) 7. moving in may be very expensive and may set u back financially

[@SunniDae333]

Thank you!

[@mkchar]

SOUNDS LIKE MY PEOPLE

[@Howlzr]

thats weird cause the maori culture is everywhere here i dont see how we dont have alot of "historical places" maybe just not to the rest of the world who dont like culture

[@keybladerasta4142]

@@Howlzr this lady probably doesn't want to promote tikanga Maori

[@ripekawaitokia7879]

Aye don't come on here disrespecting my culture if u don't know what happens in maori culture or new zealand dont talk about it

[@ahorrell]

Thing she didn't mention - the housing crisis. If you're living in a major city, then the housing (to rent or buy) is very very expensive relative to income

[@timp.9593]

greetings from germany. we have the same problem here its insane!

[@WitchAlice]

American here. Minimum wage here means you can’t afford even a one bedroom apartment in 95% of the country. Not exaggerating, it’s literally 95%. Plus also having to pay for healthcare, education and workers rights are crap, etc. Thus I’m here, watching this video, praying to any god who will get me tf outta america.

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

@@WitchAlice damn

[@IgorBozoki1989]

@@WitchAlice Come to Serbia. Living here is relatively cheap.

[@Vizimech]

*laughs in California*

[@rocatalin88]

I was looking at this video and was like: this lady just mentioned 7 reasons why New Zealand is a perfect fit for me :))

[@moniquetepaea7945]

Thats good

[@stevemalone1807]

As a Kiwi I find all your comments quite accurate! Without complaining, well done!

[@Scarlett-mx4ox]

@Google "Dancing Israelis" sorry, are you a kiwi? Cause if you were, u would know that Jacinda is one of the best prime ministers we’ve ever had. I’m in lockdown myself right now, which is fine because I would prefer that to having another massive covid outbreak with thousands killed again. Just piss off instead of taking shit when you don’t even know what you’re talking about.

[@echo7759]

Thank you Jen. As a Maori New Zealander, I feel the need to apologise to you and your followers for some of the very nasty comments here. I don't know why some people feel the need to be so disrespectful. They may not know the meaning of Manaakitanga which means hospitality, kindness, generosity, support - the process of showing respect, generosity and care for others. Your vid was informative and useful to those who are thinking of making Aotearoa their home. I hope they disregard the nastiness. Aotearoa is not perfect but I love her. Aroha mai Jen.

[@ItsaDrama]

You are lovely Angela. Thank you for being the person on YT that keeps things calm. People like you not only encourage creators to keep going but also make living in Aotearoa so wonderful. Thank you. 😘

[@echo7759]

@@ItsaDrama Kia ora, Jen ... I used to travel in my younger days but now I have to settle for Armchair travel. People all over the World were very kind to me and I would hope Aotearoa is just as welcoming to people who travel so far across the ocean to be here. Have a great day ... Out of lockdown now. Yay!✌️💥😎🤗.

[@echo7759]

@Camelot House thank you for sharing your experience. So glad you are happy here but I am sure you miss your loved ones so far away. By the way ... I wld never call you a POM ... I am sure you are not a Prisoner of Her Majesty! Lols 😊💙

[@echo7759]

@Camelot House you are most welcome. Arohanui

[@fruitykiwi978]

@Camelot House pom? Pomeranian? Pomegranate?

[@DaisyHaize]

As a New Zealander I would tell anyone considering moving here. ONLY do it if you are wealthy in a high paying job. Pay rates are low here and the cost of living is high. Also housing standards are low. You can only be comfortable in a home if you can afford a good one, otherwise you will be in a cold, damp one through our relatively harsh winters.

[@Jiggylina]

This is some great advice, thanks Maddie!

[@edjohn4590]

Better than being murdered in your home..

[@burningstar3466]

I have lived in New York and apartments there are cold and damp

[@tranquilporch]

Hey! I'm not sure if you're responding comments or not but I wanted to ask whether or not would it be advisable to move to NZ for becoming a clinical psychologist? I'm considering to come there for my Masters and settle down there later. Do they earn well there?

[@carolking6355]

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[@m.c7803]

Simple, straight to the point, informative, clear, graciously delivered. It reminds me of the good ol days of youtube.

[@koalabear3427]

Great video. I am a Kiwi who has emigrated to the USA, and I definitely don't miss how expensive everything in NZ is! Also, you are spot on about the traveling..NZ is a very isolated country, far away from almost everywhere! One thing you didn't mention is the weather...the weather in (most parts of) NZ is unpredictable, changeable and can be very rainy and or windy. The lower South Island has bitter winters, the upper North has hot, very humid summers. Also, NZ is an extremely liberal country, so if you are a conservative Christian type of person you will find it difficult there. Good luck everyone who is moving countries! I have done it several times and it's been a wonderful adventure!

[@emmaminter1943]

Hi! I'm from (northern) California but was recently granted NZ citizenship and I'm considering moving there for a year or so after uni graduation to experience actually living there, learn more about its history and culture, and feel more Kiwi. I was wondering how your experience has been going from NZ->US and what cultural differences you have noticed. One thing I can think of that I would miss from the US is accessibility to small concerts - most smaller artists hit LA or San Francisco on all their tours, whereas it seems like New Zealand would mainly have local artists or big-name arena tours(?). I am excited by the natural beauty NZ has to offer however and perhaps living there would give me a chance to take things slow :) The idea of living on an island kind of scares me - worrying about a natural disaster or something - but I'm sure that's something i would get over while actually there.

[@lucyzhang3784]

i live in nz, and i have lived here for over 15 years, you are very accurate about what it can offer. I also want to mention the cost of living in NZ is ridiculously high these days, basics like food, petrol, clothing,etc is becoming very costly, housing is another problem since 2010, if you want to own a good house in large cities then most likely you will be in big debt for a long time even you have a skilled well paid job.

[@iralynnquinn1425]

Yes New Zealand is young, Aotearoa is old..depends which lens u look thru

[@jesaminetehuia9098]

She's had 9 years here and didn't mention once about our cultural heritage. Although her pronunciation of Taranaki is correct. You're definitely right about Aotearoa.

[@megahern8467]

I was thinking the same thing! The Maori people have been on Aotearoa for over 700 years. Lots of history and culture to learn about and respect!

[@CecysWhimsicalJourney]

You're right about Aotearoa been around for 700 years but that's still pretty young. I'm from Mexico where people have debate weather its been 10,000 or 12,000 years since the first men. Let alone places around Europe or Asia. It was a big struggle for me to grasp why New Zealand didn't really have any proper traditions until I looked up into that to understand. Culture and history was a big thing for me and cultural shock.

[@megahern8467]

​@@CecysWhimsicalJourney So, I hear you about how much longer Mexico has been populated. But I think the really important thing is for us all to be careful before we say that a different culture than ours doesn't have "any proper traditions." I'm no expert by any means on the Maori culture, but my understanding is that they have many (for example, the haka is one internationally celebrated tradition of theirs)! And in most cases, the reason for indigenous cultural traditions in countries with a history of European imperialism being less well-known is not the length of time of population, nearly so much as, well... European imperialism.

[@CecysWhimsicalJourney]

​@@megahern8467 I'm not saying maori don't have traditions but even for them its very difficult to show and share. The most I've been able to experience about Maori culture is by going to Te Puia in Rotorua. Since day one when I arrived to New Zealand airport I was jumping like a fan girl for seeing a Maori immigration officer but once I was already living here I couldn't see any of that. Maori are really segregated and apart from the governments efforts to incorporate maori language in some words or phrases in New Zealanders' life there's no real tradition that goes through the national identity of the people in New Zealand. My boyfriend and my boyfriend's friends talk about pavlova and Guy Fawkes as their tradition but those are not even traditionally kiwi (Pavlova is from rusia and Guy Fawkes from england). And these are the ones that they* acknowledge and celebrate / take part of (some people) because Waitangi day or celebrations like that are long weekends for camping but don't have any special tradition that goes into it. Even you say yourself you don't know much about Maori traditions so that's Maori's small ethnic group traditions (Not New Zealand's) as we have many many ethnic groups in Mexico that not everybody in Mexico acknowledge or celebrate. I'm not trying to be mean or say you don't have a culture, it's way more complicated than that but the identity and the imprinted traditions are nothing like Mexico, Thailand (where I lived 6 months), China, etc. It's not that its New Zealand's fault or you did anything wrong, its not a way of trying to offend or diminish, its just different.

[@ZiggySeraphym]

Abridged version: Reasons NOT to go to New Zealand "It's not England"

[@eboniz]

sounds perfect to me

[@SylkaChan]

NZ is like England. If you don't like England, then NZ would be worse.

[@eboniz]

@@SylkaChan you’re so very wrong 😂 NZ is nothing like england.

[@jackthompson3267]

@@SylkaChan as an English person, I would say new Zealand is like England but without all the bad parts

[@MelHyde]

Lol

[@robmiller1964]

As a born and bred Pakeha (Non Maori) of 4 generations who have mainly come from Canterbury and Otago/Southland and who has travelled a lot; I think this lady has summed things up nearly perfectly; I give her assessment 9/10. Yes she has nailed it!

[@jenaya_laila2442]

So as a nature-lover who loves a slow, casual lifestyle and is looking more for a relational than jobststus life, I'd love it?

[@MaynightMemory]

Another point I'd like to add (German who lived in NZ): The limited number of events and "things to do". Now this of course depends on how you prefer to spend your free time. But what I noticed is that even though here in Germany I live in a small town, on any given non-lockdown weekend there are more events and things to do than you could possibly attend. Within a reasonable distance (let's say up to 1-2 hrs drive) there are so many towns and cities large and small, so many markets, festivals, museums, restaurants, historic sights - the list goes on and on. In NZ - especially if you're not living in Auckland or Wellington - there might be a flea market in the neighbouring village and it'll take you about an hour to stroll through that and that's literally it for this weekend. There are larger events of course, but they are rather few and far between. Of course you can always go hiking etc. but if you are looking for a little more than just hiking to a different waterfall each weekend, NZ might really not be the place for you. Now this does not have to be bad at all - some people are looking for exactly that. Some people prefer to be out in nature on the weekends, maybe organise their own camping trips with friends and family, have private dinner parties at home etc. instead of being entertained by events all the time. I met at least one lady who moved to NZ from the UK for this exact reason. But it is definitely good to know if you come from a place that is densely populated and where a lot is going on all the time - NZ is very different in this regard.

[@alexiscolby9415]

It’s not Germany tho…there should not even be a comparison. If that’s what your into you should of researched before you moved…nz holds a natural beauty and we didn’t have a hitler in history.

[@ianv2875]

This makes me happy because I'm tired of city life with all its "things to do" that are uninteresting to me. I am absolutely in love with the idea of hiking to a new waterfall every weekend! :D

[@AntipodesAnnie]

I think it’s important to point out that when you say “historical places” you’re specifically referring to White historical places. There are plenty of amazing Māori and natural historical places that are thousands of years old. We just don’t have castles etc.

[@kevinansley7353]

That is a lie, maori arrived here about 400 years ahead of whalers. That is not thousands of years.

[@earlyjicama4302]

There are plenty of historical places in NZ but keep in mind that Europe (and many other parts of the world) literally have houses that were built before the first humans ever came to NZ. Historical to us is not the same kind of historical to them. NZ is a very young country both in terms of when Europeans settled here AND in terms of when Maori first arrived

[@AntipodesAnnie]

@@kevinansley7353 Did you miss the part where I said natural historical places? They are more than 400 years old. Maori have been here since about 1280CE, which is also more than 400 years. If you're going to call me a liar, might pay to do your homework.

[@kevinansley7353]

Well I'll be damned, so now rocks are racist, you clown.

[@AntipodesAnnie]

@@kevinansley7353 Interesting you went straight to racism when that was never mentioned at all lol. Projecting much?

[@48sonic69]

being a Kiwi (Aucklander) i really enjoyed your video! so honest and transparent, enjoyed it! thank you 😊

[@ferox965]

Canadian here. One of my best friends moved to Christchurch about 5 years ago and teaches there now. He absolutely loves it. Considering it myself. We've had lots of FB messenger chats and it looks like paradise there. You folks did everything right pertaining to Covid. As a musician and music teacher, just the fact that you have live music is almost reason enough to move there. Cheers from Canada.

[@fruitykiwi978]

I wanna move to Christchurch. I live in tauranga right now and recently went down south for some skiing. I loved the markets they had and the trams

[@Lodiefay]

Do you know how he is doing financially? Can he live on his own with the salary?

[@ferox965]

@@Lodiefay Amazingly. He is making a great salary there.

[@papaslipp1086]

Yo what school he teach at?

[@sudipvyas2040]

Their covid response has been appalling with the authoritarian execution of their policies.

[@ianpineda]

Lol, as a Mexican this video sounds like: "well if you're already living in a developed nation, new Zealand has some quirks"

[@juliamarques4404]

It's the same in all "cons of moving from a developed country to another"; most cons just seem superficial and unimportant. I'm sure they do impact daily life, but when you come from a developing country it's such a small price to pay for more public security and better opportunities. Plus we do face bigger cons due to discrimination. I'm not saying she or anyone else can't complain about things that bother them, it's just an observation.

[@akikrahaman8953]

as an indian

[@towel1636]

Same as a Brazilian, I just want to live in a safe educated country.

[@Scott-wd1cq]

I'm Kiwi, and these are largely the reasons I actually want to leave.

[@prognatic3003]

😦

[@BucketSoundBuckehead]

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[@bunningswarhouse5536]

Ftw

[@augustus9113]

yeah nz is expensive to buy groceries, cost of living is very high.

[@dvelop4975]

Same xD

[@nickpapadopoulos1353]

Born in Africa...arrived in New Zealand November 1962, naturalized in 1969....NOW a Kiwi by CHOICE for 51 years and would not have it any other way...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nick Papadopoulos Auckland ,New Zealand.

[@konmtr1239]

Hey Nick. Have a great year. Is it OK if I ask you a couple of questions about NZ? I'm Greek and I'm considering this move. Best regards Kostas Mitropoulos

[@nickpapadopoulos1353]

@@konmtr1239 - Kallimera Kostas , Kai tou chronou 2021 ... chronia polla ...!!!! Arotise oti thes paethi mou . An thes kane me 'Friend' sto Face-book - stile mou ena - 'Message' sto messenger -then echo -mobile mono landline -kai PC computer ... alla boreis kai na arotisis kai etho sto forum . Ayapao tin Ellatha mas ,kai ayapao tin Nea Zilanthia. Ya chara ,sto kallo ... Good Morning Kostas Happy New Year 2021... Have many years to come ...!!!! Ask whatever you wish , my child . If you wish ...Friend me on Face-book- send me a - 'Message' on messenger- I do not have a mobile only landline- and PC computer...but you may also ask here on the forum . Ilove our ELLAS [Greece] and i love New Zealand . To joy ... go to the good ... Papoulis [Grandpa ] Nikos Nicholas John Papadopoulos [ On Facebook ] Auckland , New Zealand .

[@kelax3342]

@@nickpapadopoulos1353 hey there, I'm from Africa too and I really want to move there just like you did, is there any way you can guide or help me get there .it will mean a lot, like changing one man's life

[@nickpapadopoulos1353]

@@kelax3342 - Hi Kelax ... do you have any friends in NZ...suggest you email them and see if they are willing for you to come and stay with them for a while ... apply for a VISITORS permit for 3 months ... if you like it here then apply early =asap for an extension to 12 months once you are here ...that should be plenty of time to then apply a.s.a.p for permanent residence ...BUT ... I would check first what the rules are ...so you do not get disapointed [i.e. the NZ government might still decline you ] . That is the only safe way I can suggest ...as there is a points system for gaining entry /permanent residence in NZ ...if you apply directly for permanent residence in NZ from your own country . ALSO :- Of course the COVID-19 situation has also changed things here in New Zealand ... currently ONLY - New Zealand Citizens and permanent residents can gain entry ... so be prepared for a long wait before you can come in ... Covid -19 has dug in all around the globe ... so will be some time before you get to come to our little paradise . Also when the restrictions are finally eased you will still have to book an entry ticket in to one of our quarantine hotels =14 days of lock -down in a hotel which 'YOU' will have to pay for ...!!!!! ...sorry mate ... that is the best that i can do ... cheers for now ... Nick p. ,Auckland ,NZ .

[@helanieverster8155]

Thanks for the video, Jen. We moved from RSA to Canada and have been pondering the idea of moving to NZ. Thanks for sharing and confirming some of my concerns. We have family in NZ and it's still 1 of the top 3 countries in the world to immigrate to (for South Africans) but it's not always a walk in the park especially if you have immigrated before. It's a very tough personal decision and what might work for 1 family might not work for anther BUT we can all learn for each other and share our opinions and experiences.

[@AThousandWords]

All the best with your journey. x

[@Casualcorners]

Hi Helanie hope you’re well. How’s your move been? Are you still in Canada 🇨🇦? Thinking of moving . 🫶🏻

[@DaltonChannel]

Thank you for sharing these useful info, I always want to go in NZ someday. :-)

[@marcocortes9968]

@@starquant like where?

[@MichelleBunt]

One common thing a lot of my South African friends find is that New Zealand is a lot colder than they are used to. The top part of the North Island is the warmest but if heat and very hot weather is important to you all year round, that might also be a deal breaker for some people.

[@toby9999]

I lived in one of the coldest parts (Dunedin) for 10 years and loved it. Now living in Australia, a cooler climate is the thing I miss most. I hate summers. Even NZs north is too hot in my opinion. The Australian summer is downright insane.

[@mayavril1]

I'm a student nurse and I hope to move to new Zealand as soon as possible after I finish my studies. I hope I'll be able to. I really love everything about new Zealand

[@albraatahani-mazen8600]

Where are you going to nursing school?

[@binman5233]

@@albraatahani-mazen8600 Aotearoa/New Zealand is desperately short of nurses in some specialities, of course made worse by Covid. Once restrictions are lifted you may be in a good position. We are both nurses and have a good standard of living but the main centres, in particular Wellington and Auckland are expensive, especially to buy a house.Good luck.

[@ddoris4118]

The feedback I've received from people on working holidays, visiting here from Europe [pre-COVID, that is] is that the wages are low [even for qualified people like the Austrian osteopath I spent time with] and the cost of living is disproportionately high [especially accommodation] and food. I believe that's still the case. Demand for housing is at an all-time high, pushing prices up. Minimum wage has just been raised to $20ph - which is relatively still very low.

[@toby9999]

I grew up in NZ and yes, wages are relatively low while prices are high and taxes are high. Life was a massive financial struggle for me until I moved to Australia. Huge difference in my case.

[@clp1]

Yup. Taking America as an example: they have a similar median income to us (~$50k USD and ~$52k NZD) despite the USD being equivalent to $1.4 NZD (meaning it should be more like $70k NZD to match the median income in America). I always thought those numbers painted a pretty clear picture to my relatives back in Yankee-land. The only thing that's reasonably inexpensive in NZ compared with other developed nations are used cars due to the abundance of Japanese imports and maybe energy bills(?), everything else seems to run a bit more expensive (food, rent, clothing, fuel, etc) possibly due to our isolation and import duties, though NZ has universal healthcare which is a big household expense in the U.S. so that's something in our favor 😎 I reckon the minimum wage is as high as it can go for now without killing off a good chunk of the small businesses (especially when you look at how cash strapped small businesses are atm), the best long term solution seems to be to get housing prices down in order support the full spectrum of employment (i.e. affordable places to live for people making $20/hour).

[@universityofnowhere]

I'm a kiwi that lives in Canada and what I love about here is access to cheap fresh produce year round. If it's out of season, it will come from California or Mexico. Roma tomatoes in abundance year round and cheap - always have a fresh lettuce in the fridge. I remember in 2006 a friend of mine from South Africa moved to Auckland and she thought the summer was terrible as it lasted 3 weeks after Christmas that was all. I don't think that's an issue these days is it.

[@LaJoieDeVivre24]

SOOOOO not convinced, Jen. We're still making our way to NZ after this whole mess is done. Perhaps I'm just wired back to front, but you just provided 7 (more) reasons for us to immigrate 😂 Great video (as usual) and your Facebook group has been priceless in preparing us. Thank you!

[@AThousandWords]

So glad you've found value in my videos and group x

[@taylorr.8576]

So happy for you !

[@nexjdy]

Take me with you 😳 jk unless...

[@peace-now]

Great choice you made. You are correct. The illness will not last forever, and the Government will prioritize people immigrating. It is not difficult for them. A 2 week isolation period is not rocket science. New Zealand has a big future. New Zealand's isolation was a liability. In the age of computers, it is an asset. Ideas are becoming more important than goods and services.

[@LaJoieDeVivre24]

@@lorrainesmith.4995 Thanks for the link. We don't have rose-coloured glasses on. You'll be hard-pressed to find a perfect country, cause none exists (and we've travelled and lived long term in a number of countries within the EU, Africa and the Americas). My comment was more in support of one of my favourite YT channels. Thank you for the link, though. Quite interesting.

[@hoops8534]

I moved to Europe 6 years ago from NZ and I’ve been everywhere! NZ is so cut off from the rest of the world. It made me not want to move back. But now covid is here, I’m no longer bothered. Housing is very expensive too!

[@jaffa74]

This is a really good/helpful video I’m glad you mentioned the smacking children is illegal thing, ..as a proud Kiwi/Māori that makes me very happy to hear “korero pai, tapu te Tinana” Talking is good, the body is sacred.

[@prokkle]

Accurate and objective. As you point out, New Zealand is not perfect, nowhere is. Being poor here is just as awful as anywhere else; the cost of housing and everyday spending like groceries and petrol is very high compared to wages/salaries. There are also few opportunities for anyone in some fields of work. If you are an archaeologist, artist or art historian you will struggle to find work in your field. Practical fields like medicine, engineering and construction are probably more promising. IT and management are over-subscribed, many NZers have to go overseas if they want to pursue their chosen careers and make a living wage. A liberal arts degree is worse than useless; you'll end up at MacDonalds or selling door-to-door.

[@IrushKansas]

She was spot on… I liked this video for that reason.

[@ArtieAndFriends]

all of those are perfect for me, the only thing I worry about is money everything else is 1,000% perfect

[@kadambini_]

Such a clear and concise way of giving out the information. Loved the video

[@stewedapple]

Born there, left after 32 years, best move I ever made and will never go back.

[@fede-HaitiaNAmericAnrimeircs91]

were you born in new zealand, and would you never come back? and why??

[@tash8193]

We like it when whiners leave

[@jamescummings5274]

Lived in New Zealand for 12 years and don't regret leaving for a second it's just not what people thinks it is.

[@fede-HaitiaNAmericAnrimeircs91]

may i know why you say so about new zealand? I ask you because I intend to move

[@fede-HaitiaNAmericAnrimeircs91]

EHY

[@householdlogistics]

An interesting video. Those of us born and bred here perhaps have a totally different take on things such as history, compared to a still relatively new immigrant like yourself. There is amazing natural and historical history in Aotearoa New Zealand and some of it is still being discovered. Those wishing to immigrant who have issues (conscious or unconscious) around racism, elitism, needing to climb a corporate ladder and social class structures are indeed best to stay away. There are immigrants that too often bring unresolved issues with them and in turn experience the very same issues because of their own attitudes. It is very important for all those desiring to immigrant to note, that regardless of whether your ancestors came six generations ago or you come recently via a jet plane, The Treaty of Waitangi is relevant to all who would reside and settle in Aotearoa New Zealand.

[@AThousandWords]

I really didn't mean that there isn't amazing history in NZ, I just meant that it isn't as extensive (going back thousands of years) as it is in UK / Europe.

[@householdlogistics]

@@pukekobro1111 , unfortunately there are those immigrating who have little to no thorough knowledge, understanding or even humble willingness to learn. Too many immigrants unfortunately arrive with the view that their life in New Zealand will be very utopian and very self indulgent..... and there lies the great mistake most repeatedly make on the true connection and wisdom gaining front. Sadly, the great white European conqueror I-have-more-history-and-technology-than-the-indigenous-natives spirit still runs in too many persons's veins once their feet walk off the airplane and onto the tarmac regardless of their country of origin. Those that choose to walk with humility with their shoes off into our local maraes are few and far between and they are indeed a very rare and special breed. May the humble come and the proud stay away.

[@michaelsullivan5548]

@@householdlogistics fascinating thing is you're so small minded and bigotted in your own views, you can't even see that your twisted perspective is in itself massively ignorant. Maybe you should try a little harder in future to get to know about the immigrants unique history, views and opinions - then maybe you won't come across sounding so insanely boring and woke.

[@10AntsTapDancing]

@@michaelsullivan5548 Settle down mate, remember that saying 'When in Rome do as the Romans do'. Plenty of immigrants come here expecting it to be 'just like home' and try to make NZ 'just like home'. My mother in law was always bitching that NZ wasn't like 'the old country'. To me you sound somewhat insanely boring and woke yourself with your hyperbolic language.

[@rockyjones2563]

Irene Ewens you have a good point, the more immigrants we let in the more our culture is watered down, it has already started to happen over the last 20 years. And now with global warming and population becoming an issue I think we need to have a serious think about really slowing down immigration, I don’t care where people are from or what culture they are but come for a visit then leave please

[@masterdrewanthony]

I live in rural Canada, where all of the negatives of NZ already apply. The weather and the nature of NZ simply does not happen in Canada. Yeah, we have some beautiful scenic views at certain times of the year, but decent year round weather is not possible here. History? I mean, not really. I would love to live somewhere that has it, but I've never experienced that so it's a non issue. As far as I can tell, NZ is simply a superior Canada, and even if I don't make the move personally, I would expect a great insurgence of Canadians arriving to NZ expecting to stay there forever in the next few years :)

[@owenmclain3327]

You just don't know when your well off is all. Sure more moderate warmer climates are attractive I get that but there is a lot more involved with an intrusuve nanny government and a hole in the izone were the risk if skin cancer is ten times higher. Visit indeed do that, but your better off were you are.

[@jamesihaka3127]

I'm from NZ and visited your beautiful country a few years back. I thought Canada was a massive NZ - just with cooler animals like eagles and bears

[@bigverybadtom]

No country likes massive immigration, and if tons of people try to move to New Zealand the existing residents will not be the least grateful.

[@bigverybadtom]

@TALHA ABDULLAH Funny you mention Pakistan. During the 1980's Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, plenty of people fled from that country to Pakistan-and the locals were not pleased about that.

[@t3738]

@TALHA ABDULLAH stupid fool

[@janey2562]

Watching your informative video. I realize that New Zealand is not the place I want live for the rest if my life. Maybe to go there only for a week or two vacation. I also observed that a lot of them go to Australia to study and work. Practically, there must be nothing there except scenic beauties and casual people.

[@lenrat117]

I love this video, I’m thinking of making moving to New Zealand from the uk and I see lots of pro videos but not enough of cons. It’s nice to see honesty.

[@fe4000]

Excellent explanation, congratulations on your content. Really interesting to get a point of view on what might be a deal breaker about moving to New Zealand. Considering your perspective, Aotearoa just got a bit more interesting. Thanks!

[@cas230267]

While my family would love to live in NZ ( I have family in Auckland) Immigration NZ has discriminatory rules against people with disabilities. My wife is a Chartered Accountant, I am a film Producer, and have 4 kids. but one of our children has down syndrome. We are not allowed in because of the our son's disability. Ironically my daughter is applying to studying teaching in NZ to become a special needs teacher. Australia has the same discriminatory health rules. We live in South Africa , all on UK passports and do not rely on the state for health care or education. You would think NZ's immigration rules would be non discriminatory like the UK.

[@cedricm.2813]

I'm a screenwriter and I have a horror script that I'm pitching to producers, inclunding some from New Zealand. How do I pitch my script to you? Thank you.

[@furidamusan]

It’s more an anti immigrant policy

[@kooners6961]

Really? That's sad.

[@anna_m59]

Kiwis are moving everywhere where they can get a job because New Zealand housing is out of control not many can keep up with the expenses.I visited NZ several times also I was engaged etc to a kiwi. I pulled the string and with very hard heart I decided not moving there. Beautiful country with wonderful People but too expensive and has limited opportunities. Kia Ora ...

[@chloedemalmanche6021]

I agree. I could hardly support myself at all. I moved there from Toronto area which is quite expensive but found NZ even more so. Was a huge mistake for me. I lasted 2 years before I got out and back to ''the world''. I remember many kiwis talking about getting out for better opportunities and jobs. It's just such a limited place. Wish I knew that before I went.

[@anna_m59]

@@chloedemalmanche6021 Yeah I was luckily because U could visit the country twice. I actually got a job offer but flinging the math I had a smile a face when I days no thank you. Lot of kiwis are living in Aussie and in England because of the weak economy in their country.

[@jarrygarry5316]

Can you recommend me,western countries that are really cheap?I really want to move from my country

[@Seif.Adlan.]

@@chloedemalmanche6021 thanks so much for the insightful answer . I'm currently living in the GTA and was wondering what if

[@fede-HaitiaNAmericAnrimeircs91]

@@jarrygarry5316 I could recommend you South Africa, Rwanda where you live very well, Portugal, Costa Rica, Uruguay, stable and economically good countries

[@deadlymantis4210]

Poor housing, poor schooling, poor job opportunities, massive homelessness, huge domestic abuse numbers, increasing suicidal rates, average healthcare, poor transport just to name a few. These are the things that the brochures 'travel' types dont tell you

[@MrKitchenknives]

You've just given me 7 reasons to leave New Zealand. Make sure you're well traveled and have lots of money if you wanna move here due to the current housing crisis that wont be going away anytime soon.

[@nukutauruaraihania2857]

Algoods me and the boys will buy trailers

[@allanconnor1013]

I love NZ and have visited many times. I investigated moving there but the deal breaker for me is the bloody awful and expensive housing. Beautiful looking houses on lovely sections but older homes are hot/cold and draughty. New home construction techniques are just breaking into 20th century. I looked at a $1,000,000 beautiful new house. Partial heating/AC only, one electrical outlet per wall, plastic sinks/baths and fake wood floors. The sales person even argued with me that too much insulation is a disadvantage! A Kiwi friend of mine boasts about the study which concluded that Kiwi houses are the coldest in the civilised world.

[@asto7795]

If you want a good, and reasonable priced home my first piece of advice is to not look in Auckland. It’s best to look for homes in smaller towns outside of cities, and to make it even easier smaller cities such as New Plymouth or Tauranga. You could probably get a same priced home in a city if it’s in the South Island though. Built in heating or AC isn’t really heard of here lol, we either open the windows in the summer, or we use the fireplace to heat the house in the winter, I have lived in over 10+ houses in my life here and I have to say, if you put the time and effort into finding a dry and easy to warm old home it is definitely worth it.

[@kerahhc6830]

@@asto7795 Tauranga is actually one of the most expensive places to live second to Auckland 🙃 but house prices are ridiculously high especially now due to the pandemic, the markets really busy atm though.

[@thoecheixep5395]

I have been travelling and zooming out the north and south. I decent warm house cost a lot money. If you live in the rural area's like up up north. houses are poor standard. It's damp and cold. If youre wealthy enough, buy a section in a good area and build a warm house.

[@DavidJr.11]

Thanks Madame. Very informative 👍. I'm David from The Philippines and I'm just waiting for my student visa. but sadly we are stuck in a limbo for now because of our current situation. But Praying for this to be over soon. God bless🙏

[@rsi4561]

I think the native peoples of NZ might disagree about NZ not having any history.

[@vincentnichnadowicz4837]

The first video of yours that I watched was the Pros and Cons of Living in New Zealand. I thought, she's pretty sassy, and I liked your South African/English/New Zealand accent. Thank you for continuing to share. Helps me a lot to remember all the good things I experienced in New Zealand on numerous trips there.

[@AThousandWords]

Thank you! x

[@thebigaverage-jordanspeck9045]

I love watching videos like this and realizing even the cons for some people are actually pros for a person living an average life in South Africa...

[@kylek7nz]

I don’t think it’s that expensive to live in NZ. I managed to travel from there and it was good, and I wasn’t on a high income. You just have to know how to budget. But that’s the same for any country. I don’t agree with History either, there is plenty of history in NZ with places to match it. All the rest is true

[@SphereofCygnus]

Thank you very much for this comment, I found it really helpful! I'd love to seriously live in New Zealand (I'm from Canada by the way), and being a musician, I just wanted to make sure I could sustain my career. History is also extremely important to me so I'm glad NZ has it's own history and culture, which, through research, I'm already totally digging!

[@plasmichoneytrip]

Yes it is expensive especially if you live in Auckland but there are some things in NZ like great nature, clean environment, government support, and universal healthcare that would make you think it’s worth the tax that you pay for in the long run. I think the key thing when moving to nz permanently is to invest in your home as soon as you are able to do so. I had mates who earned lower than I did but were smart with money…now they own two houses! Like anywhere, it’s not about your salary, it’s how you save and spend the money.

[@brucegporter1088]

You're absolutely correct it doesn't have to be expensive and as a senior I can save money. But people must make fair comparisons, to compare New Zealand to South Africa or Europe or the United States is ridiculous. Compare NZ with say an isolated Island state like Hawaii and you'll be shocked at the difference in the cost of living. You think NZ is expensive? It costs up to 30% more to live in Hawaii. Then there's California which has a higher cost of living than NZ , up to 20% more....I could mention Alaska...😟

[@annajooron2834]

I come from France and I think that paperwork is processed a lot quicker here so I can't agree with that point. Otherwise I agree with those points. It's very isolated, especially with Covid but people are very nice and it's a very safe and pleasant country to live in.

[@a.w2776]

Yup. Born and raised in nz. Left at 21 and have never gone back. So many more opportunities abroad. Nz is my retirement.

[@paulodeoliveira3368]

Where are you staying now?

[@plasmichoneytrip]

Number one mistake: Comparing NZ to your previous country or other developed countries…”Oh, there’s not much shopping centres, food options, fashion…blah blah”. This was my mentality at first. I had to remind myself that I moved to another country for a reason and that NZ, while it did not offer much of those things i mentioned above, had a lot of new things to offer that are hard to find in my own country and some would even find a luxury. One needs to adapt and get ready for change when moving to a different country. You don’t need to lose your identity or culture. However, you have to embrace the new country which supports you today. Get out of your comfort zone and discover what the new country has to offer!

[@imagoflyfishing9993]

It was actually really easy for us to immigrate to NZ & 90% of this is rubbish if you have the determination to succeed, you will no matter what.

[@brienfoaboutanything9037]

Thats amazing information about New Zealand: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jp3Eq3SnraaDhaM

[@ab-bc2gr]

clothing prices are insanely high compared to the USA. A pair of jeans are 150 compared to $40.

[@willstuart4504]

Thank you for your time doing this.👍👍 Currently live in Canada and and the idea of NZ just sounds so amazing so I appreciate these videos. Cheers...😉

[@runamisitau8904]

We have plenty of historic sites, many of where our Māori men, women & children were enslaved, raped & murdered by the European settlers. But, of course, not many places that are historic. Sure.

[@captainpinky8307]

stop with the lies the Europeans never raped or enslaved anyone in new Zealand. there were the Maori wars but that was it.

[@SunDarling369]

@@captainpinky8307 what do you think happens during wars!? I'm not well informed on this topic so I can say much but your comment is so dumb I just had to say something

[@paulthompson5966]

You're probably right about the rape, but it was certainly no worse than what the different tribes inflicted on each other. Just standard behaviour for human beings since time immemorial. If you can find examples of people living in total harmony somewhere in history they will be by far the exception, not the rule.

[@shehnaazkhan2529]

I'm so loving your channel! I would love to visit NZ soon, it's so beautiful... I literally learnt via your channel why my moods dip when the weather is bad!Thank You So Much I Won't leave South Africa.... God Bless You Always Amen

[@fede-HaitiaNAmericAnrimeircs91]

how do you live in south africa? I would like to visit it and then eventually move

[@rossbrian1855]

Housing and cost of living is high. Country is basically anti immigrant. Expect lots of problems and the process to take a long time. First year in the country gives you no rights in spite of paying full tax on your world wide income. Can’t even buy your own home in the first year! Understand exactly what you are getting yourself into.

[@harbinkiwi]

I’m a born and bred New Zealander… and I’m glad I left NZ to move to China, my reason for leaving is because NZ is simply such a boring place to live!

[@luna8327]

China is better?

[@harbinkiwi]

@@luna8327 MUCH better!

[@fede-HaitiaNAmericAnrimeircs91]

@@harbinkiwi Interesting, I was aiming for new zealand - south africa - united states for a possible holiday and then transfer, but for 2 months I opted that it could be very good to take a holiday in china and move to china, it inspires me a lot, I have heard bad things meanwhile of china but they were just ignorant people who hadn't even been to live there. then I heard several Italians who have lived and are about to return and who live permanently in China that you live very well, and then I exchanged my number with this Italian girl who will have to pass me a number of a Chinese guy to invest and eventually move to China

[@harbinkiwi]

@@fede-HaitiaNAmericAnrimeircs91 great idea! I enjoy living here in China, cost of living is low, with unique and interesting places to visit!

[@hh2fan]

Agree with everything you've said! As someone who is not into sports, nature, the out doors and are afraid of most animals, and love history, pretty buildings, culture, shopping, travelling to experience foreign cultures, fast paced life style and dressing to impress, it's a pretty depressing country to be in. Before anyone says I have the choice to leave, well I was young when I moved with family so it wasn't like I had a choice and now isn't exactly the right time to be able to move anywhere.

[@198746779838]

You're the one that sounds depressing man. New Zealand is full of culture maybe just not the culture youre into. NZ definitely not the country for you.

[@rowandixon2106]

I have to say that all your points were spot on apart from #3 I have always found dealing with NZ departments of government relatively easy compared to the Uk….but you are right this place is awesome after spending 10 years here

[@KG-ui7ji]

I would have to agree after living in the UK for a while. Things take much longer to get done in England compared to NZ. In particular buying a house, it takes much longer in England. NZ you can complete a purchase and move in very quickly if you want too

[@timeheals8]

Let us not forget the weather. Hanging clothes out on the line and soon running back again to take them off. Not the sunny Pretoria weather I'm used to but thankful for driers and for this lovely country. My parents are from Belgium and lovely to see the history of Europe when visiting. And yes traveling afar can take time.

[@AThousandWords]

Ha ha the weather wasn't on my list because compared to England it's blissful! I guess everything is relative.

[@laskinov]

😂

[@conreghicks3572]

Hello bezzina

[@frankmartin2134]

Hello How are you doing

[@emilywoods6191]

Even tho it’s illegal to spank kids it ever stop my parents 😂 I’m the reason why we had to buy so many wooden spoons 😂😂😂

[@manasiganga8836]

Lol, my Kiwi mum took the money for replacing any broken spoons out of my pocket money! To be fair, they broke on the door frames as she chased me round the house...

[@opportunityy.b9997]

I remember I was getting cheeky as to my father while he was watching the allbalacks and he threw his waikato beer at my head and screamed like a motherfucker!!! 🤣 its allgood my dad couldn't even catch me

[@fartnyaface]

Hehe my parents soon upgraded from wood to plastic spoons - especially the stewing pot kind which the spoons are bigger and handels are thicker, my ass couldnt brake those friggin spoons!

[@brianmcgrath5977]

Also Canadian mom's weapon of choice

[@brianmcgrath5977]

Also Canadian mom's weapon of choice

[@robosborne5267]

I love how she said people from Auckland were more sophisticated , as an Aucklander I find that a great compliment indeed

[@bobbobbly7900]

city people all over the world believe that..you'll find as many'' unsophisticates'' in cities as in rural areas..if you love city life ...;great...many others appreciate rural life..whatever floats your boat

[@RustyShackleford9000]

From what I’ve researched, flights to Japan, Australia, Taiwan, South Korea, Hawaii, and even Los Angeles and South America aren’t that far away in the grand scheme of things. It’s not the same as Europe where many countries are grouped very closely, but it’s not that different from the US in terms of international travel distances to places I would actually want to go.

[@taniac1860]

David Taft you are quite correct. If we want a get away weekend or a short week away then most will pick Aussie or the islands. For longer breaks, although Aussie and the Islands still apply, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the rest of Asia are all within easy reach, along with the USA. The thing is, it’s what we’re used to doing, as are Australians. I guess it can be expensive, but we find it’s generally cheaper to go overseas than to travel our own country... sad but true.

[@meimei9848]

@@taniac1860 considering to study to NZ and is it hard to seek a job there? Going to take my doctorate degree

[@meimei9848]

Nice, countries that I want to go actually Indonesia and Japan so far

[@kiritawhai7488]

I live in Australia (māori) and one of the things holding me back to moving to New Zealand like you said is it being too casual and shopping. 😂 I love the shop's here in Australia especially fashion and being able to buy furniture for a REASONABLE price casually. Especially dfessing up like you said it's very casual and I feel Wellington or Auckland would be the only place to do so. Also I like Apartments and I don't think New Zealand has family apartments especially for a REASONABLE price 😢 Thank you for the video haha. Still deciding.

[@sandraobrien8705]

You didn't mention the dire housing and rental market. Sub standard properties, ridiculously over-priced. I agree everything is expensive - food, petrol, housing, medical insurance, dental and medical treatment.

[@Kaytee16]

This was the most helpful thank u!

[@michelleglandorf3948]

I would love to move New Zealand. I wanted to move to new Zealand since i was Just 12 years old. A reason i wanted to move to new Zealand is that i wanted to search for elfs haha (i had a very strong fantasy, i still do) . I watched the hobbit and another reason i wanted to move to new Zealand is because of the nature. When i watched The hobbit i absolutely fell in love with new Zealand

[@imperator138]

Same with me here, I am in Germany. I lived in Ireland until like... a few days ago. I moved back to Germany after having lived there for quiet some time, I enjoyed English Speaking / Left Side Driving alas, I think Ireland is nothing in comparison to culture and live I would have in NZ. The Maori, The Kia Ora, Kupe, Auckland, generally... a lovely place. I am planning my career to get a permanent skilled worker Visa, I am heading for that path. It is a dream come true.,

[@TravelingisFREEDOM]

This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!

[@carolking6355]

I was born in New Zealand many, many decades ago. I have traveled often and visited many countries. None of which I would like to live. She forgot to say if you like BAD WEATHER DONT COME HERE. as the weather is rather glorious most of the time whether you like swimming or skiing it is easy to get here. Now if YOU LOVE HITTING YOUR CHILDREN. we certainly DONT WANT YOU HERE. Otherwise do come we are very friendly and love all nice people.🥰

[@JohnSmith-ss7ry]

No 9- It rains 2 days out of 3 especially on Christmas day which is meant to be summer.

[@tomtom-jx6nd]

i am 9 years old, i will encourage my parents to immigrate to new zealand.

[@szecr]

Lmao

[@ayatollahvladimirputin3844]

They will still wooop u bad boy.

[@lizzymcalpinelives]

I'm reading a lot about how expensive the houses are in NZ, is it the same with renting? I'm daydreaming about living in NZ for only 1 - 2 years!

[@singhn4v]

If you live in Auckland, yes, everything is expensive here. You could live in other cities/towns but they get depressing as there is literally nothing to do. You can only go to the beach/travel so much.

[@NighthawkNZ]

New Zealand to laid back... meh whatever... Oh wait???? I see what you did there.

[@dorothystott3336]

2 points, 1. I spent 6 months on two occasions in NZ visiting family and found it was no more expensive than England if anything it was often cheaper. 2. While it does have a bit of the manyana mentality, Spanish for tomorrow, may have spelt it wrong , as far as buying property is concerned it seemed to take weeks to complete as against months in England, just to add there are more than enough shops especially in Auckland where the variety was immense unless you are very hard to please.

[@dominicm255]

exactly - I travelled all over the USA several years ago, and by and large, food was more expensive... than NZ... Yet people swear by their life food is cheaper in USA....not my experience

[@allygarska]

Long story short, my occupation allows me to work just about anywhere & I've always wanted to experience NZ while I'm young & able. I just don't know how to go about it and began getting realistic about my move as of early May. I've narrowed it down to Wellington & Auckland, but I'm open to other cities. I'm a young professional in my 20s & I'm just trying to gather as much information so I can take the appropriate steps to make this move possible by the end of the year God willing. Also, what's the current state in the country? As far as C-19 goes. Any feedback would be highly appreciated! Tysm for reading up to here! Hope to hear from somebody out there.

[@lindasensabaugh4013]

I am am elderly lady (72) and I want to be able to spend 6 month in NZ and six months in USA. I have no family, friends,pets to leave behind. I am a world traveler. Been to NZ several times. I want to chase bugs in NZ. I am an amateur entomologist. Seeking the spring/summer seasons. Like the Taupo Lake area also Auckland on a beach. A straight visa would cost me over $2million. Don’t want to move that much money. Financial advisor handles portfolio. Is there a visa for education to include elderly scientist? I live in Virginia near Washington D.C. very used to high cost of living. I just want to do things I enjoy in my old age. A quiet place to write a second book, finish my stage play and sit com. I enjoy performing arts theatre and dog shows. Been chasing weird bugs since a child. Any suggestions?

[@alebitteri2159]

It is hard to imagine more trivial and forced list than this. What she basically says is that "this country is paradise on earth and i really do not want the rest of you here."

[@elsmithabeth]

number 8: the most unaffordable housing in the OECD

[@banafshehhamidehkerdar4809]

just the first one. I love to see different places and countries before I die. :D But there is no other option for us.

[@conreghicks3572]

There’s always option for us ..I’m conreg by name 😊

[@eugenenazareno6788]

Thanks for the information, what about the climate during winter, is it so cold as below -0

[@adamcfmacdonald]

No place is perfect but some seem more civilized than others. Thanks for the video. Stay well.

[@VisualiseTheFun]

Hi, you mentioned that there was a significant cost associated with moving to NZ. What costs are you referring to? Could you expand on this please?

[@peace-now]

Points: 1. Travelling - true. 2. Historical - true. 3. Getting things done - disagree with that one. 4. Shopping - true. 5. Formal - people are not that formal anywhere now. 6. Spanking - New Zealand is probably not as strict as others. 7. Expensive - no more expensive than elsewhere. Countries like France much more expensive. PS: I find people from South Africa very organized and competent. Probably more so than us.

[@Wfmike]

3. Getting things done - tell that to the road workers, it takes ages to complete an infrastructure project (and going way over budget)

[@maxbello704]

I met a couple of New Zealanders they were lovely, I think a short visit would be alright but never leaving home for a country that's so far away =)

[@CheynannieROCKS]

Idk about your history comment... there's Māori historical sites that the general public don't care to know about. If you're meaning that there isn't white historical monuments, then of course there isn't because the British only settled New Zealand in the 1800s. But if you learn about your local Māori history then you'll see that there's is a myriad of historical places to see. And our landmarks are more natural because we valued those things over castles and sculptures and buildings.

[@AThousandWords]

Please don't misunderstand. I'm talking about extent of history going back thousands of years - NZ just doesn't have that like UK / Europe does as it's a younger country.

[@w0mblemania]

@Cheyene K The point was that you can't seriously compare NZ historical monuments and culture to, say Europe. You're not going to find anything like the Champs-Élysées or the Coliseum in Welllington. NZ is a great place, but Jen is right: NZ is not a cultural hotspot.

[@drayner2517]

I’m with you Cheyenne. Just because a culture isn’t from Europe, doesn’t mean it isn’t valued. We still have a culture going back hundreds of years and because there are no statues or buildings doesn’t mean a culture doesn’t exist.

[@householdlogistics]

The use of the term 'cultural hotspot' implies that European/Western monuments, castles, buildings, and in fact only Western occupancy history, was somehow superior when it comes to cultural significance on the world stage. This will be perceived by some to be very culturally insensitive and in fact offensive. It would be wise to steer on the side of caution and not unwittingly offend non-Western/European indigenous people groups with such a blanket assessment and evaluation of their 'cultural hotspots' and imply that the 'extension of history' before European occupation was of little cultural or historical significance.

[@w0mblemania]

@@householdlogistics Oh please. Can we just stop it with the culture warrior garbage already? It's so tedious and obvious. You don't get points for being earnest and woke.

[@portfolio2533]

Jen, i love the video.. Very straightforward and informative.. Just what i needed

[@bazza945]

A very fair assessment, I say that as citizen from birth.

[@info.hardbodies5914]

Lovely informative video, glad I watched it. Am from SA and was told I do qualify to move and work in NZ due to my skills, but the thought of knowing so many South Africans Immigrate to NZ is the biggest deal-breaker for me. Thinking of Ireland or Brazil.

[@evelinholmes6401]

info. hardbodies Ireland is cold Nd rainy,Brazil is dangerous,bad government. No New Zealand sounds great.

[@joshcheck7532]

There are SO many SA's living here it's not funny, and they never seem very appreciative to be here at all.

[@thalesmatheus6011]

iam brazilian and DONT GO to brazil. Just sayin

[@bremCZ]

In New Zealand some things are done very quickly. Took me 3 days to get a new passport on regular application. If you think paperwork takes a long time in NZ you should try living in continental Europe. You need paperwork to get the application for the paperwork you want. Spanking is not illegal in NZ. You are allowed to spank your children in NZ. There are just more defined parameters on when such force is allowed to be applied. When the changes to the law were made it was commonly referred to as "The anti smacking bill" and people mistakenly think that it criminalised all physical force against children, but it didn't. It just redefined reasonable force to better allow for the protection of children being harshly abused rather than spanked.

[@10AntsTapDancing]

You may use 'force' to restrain a child in NZ if it is going to run out into traffic or touch a hot stove but you are not allowed to hit a or spank a child as you put it. You need to brush up on the law.

[@bremCZ]

@@10AntsTapDancing One of us does, but it isn't me.

[@bremCZ]

@Jeri Brown No, it hasn't. You're mistaken. And of course don't hit your kids. Don't think that knowing that the law allows it, equates to advocating for it. That would be a stupid assumption.

[@miyounova]

Not making all violence against children really isn't anything to boast about. No one, not even parents, should be allowed to hurt a child, no matter how annoying they might seem or tired the person might be. And yes, it should be criminalised.

[@PamelaAttwood]

Great advice and number 7 on the list is important. Too many migrants are lead to believe that those 'low skilled' jobs are viable in NZ as they may appear to be better paid then in their home country.

[@davidcurle7381]

South Taranaki! No wonder you think things are slow an unsophisticated! Auckland is another world!

[@innerpeacefindings671]

Me who introvert,love the nature,only dress casual, have business/company in my original country. Yeah money not problem for me. I would love to move to New Zealand.

[@Rob8729]

As someone who lives in Los Angeles I was like "Old things?"

[@ukidding]

as a kiwi what i don't like about nz is the weather. it's not warm enough and I'm talking about Auckland upwards. That's why Aussi is so more appealing. Wages too shiver just like the weather.

[@biggorilla8822]

this video is an accurate description of New Zealand and could save you a lot of money particularly if you have bigger aspirations in life rather than living a primitive dull penniless existence.

[@kerahhc6830]

Lol so true 😂 not for everyone but yeah totally agree ahah

[@jocelynovelar4315]

I prefer the dull life in the beautiful nature rather than the chaos I live here in south america. A peacefull country is the best I could hope for :/

[@biggorilla8822]

@@jocelynovelar4315 have fun then.....

[@manuelcalderon5863]

Where would you recommend to live then?(I mean it)

[@biggorilla8822]

@@manuelcalderon5863 Australia

[@rayrichards6748]

Great summary overall. I totally agree

[@tronwars7130]

As a white guy I left NZ, as have many of my friends and won't return, limited job opportunities in professional fields and they pay low, and in recent weeks articles about extreme bullying in the work place which I also found, incredibly expensive food & accommodation, all other cities beside Auckland are very small, rural towns are just very undeveloped in general, there is a big shortage of GP's because of high immigration, most rural towns don't have a base hospital, often you are at least an hour's drive away from one. In recent years there seems to be a real feminist movment (62% of government is now woman, and they want more plus they want to mandate 50% of woman sit on all director boards of large companies, I don't see them saying 50% of woman should take dangerous jobs so guys don't die at alarming rates in NZ, but been NZ they don't even talk about that one), Highest suicide rate in the OCED because many young people don't get good chances, a lot of social/racial issues between Maori, white and other ethnic groups, NZ is so far from other countries so anything imported is very expensive and it costs a lot to go over seas from NZ, with COVID the NZ dollar will drop and so overseas travel and imports will go up in cost, the country is extremely dependent on high immigration and now looks financially very vulnerable because of COVID restrictions. In recent years a lot of freedoms have been slowly taken away, police currently have the right to enter homes now with no warrant and for the first time ever police can now carry fire arms, this says a lot about how crime and how dangerous the country is slowly becoming, it was never like that when I was young, there is a continues brain drain meaning professionals like me keep leaving, woman complain about why there aren't any good men left (look that topic up and you will find it in our major news papers where have all the good men gone, well, many keep leaving because it's not such a great place) If you want great out door experiences then it's a good place to go but you don't need to live there to do those things. Most of my mates have left, that speaks volumes, and as they say, if you are not that wealthy it's a bad choice to go there.

[@walkerhjk]

You have a very warped and distorted opinion of New Zealand, Certainly we are not perfect but then, nowhere is, you can always find something to complain about no matter where you happen to be . I am pleased you left, I came here 58 years ago from England and have never regretted it, I returned to England about 19 years ago for six weeks anf was homesick adter a month! Certainly this place is not for everyone (thank goodness) but for me, it is paradise. I love the space, the beauty, the egalitarian and laid back lifestyle. Don't try to compare prices, they are what they are, get over it. We are one of the safest, least corrupt countries in the world.

[@tronwars7130]

@@walkerhjk Agreed, no where is perfect, but for me other places are better, it seems you left the UK because NZ was better for you, you did the same thing. As for the glad you left comment, we are in agreement again, I am also glad I left. Maybe they are glad you left the UK, maybe the countries people of the 100's of 1000s of immigrants that came to NZ where happy they left. As for saying don't try to compare prices, why not, it's a sensible thing to do when evaluating a place to go an live.

[@walkerhjk]

@@tronwars7130 Both my wife and I had good jobs in UK in the 1950s but we wanted a better life for the family - and we found it! Certailny it was a slow procedure, it took us two years deaking with NZ House and we had a six week sea voyage to get here, It was a sort of 'leap of faith' into the dark but it really paid off, THe welcome we had from the Kiwis we met when we arrived was amazing and made our transition to a very different lifestyle so much easier.. And as I said the price of things in NZ are what they are, you can't change them, you just have to get used to them and that really doesn't take long. Our income allowed for any difference from what we paid in UK and in those days many British brands were not available in NZ anyway although there was always a local equivalent. Getting used to those changes was just part of the settling in process - and yes, we did all the silly things new settlers do in a new country..You either deal with it or you don't. I knew several new settlers who were unable to adjust and returned 'home'. What you have to remember is that New Zealand is NOT a little bit of England in the South Seas, it is a foreign country, Get over it!

[@smoothyguyandrew2517]

Have you looked at crime stats in NZ vs UK ????

[@tronwars7130]

@@walkerhjk I know what NZ is, I was born there and never once thought of it as England (arrogance on your behalf). And my argument is that for many the quality of life is better over seas. Example, back in the day buying a house was 3 to 3.5 earnings, it's now something stupid like 7-10 times earnings (property bubble) GDP just got smashed 1.6% because NZ put most of it's eggs into the ponzi property and high immigration basket. Police have been armed for the first time ( as in carrying arms on them) because crime has jumped just about a woping 10% www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/crime-at-a-glance-apr2020.pdf And that is going to get a whole lot worse because it's estimated that Australia will deport 10,000 or so harden kiwi criminals who are part of local and international crime back to NZ and that's one hell of a increase in bad eggs in NZ and many of these guys are well organized. If you are a guy for example in NZ, can only manage to get together 200-300K which will only buy a home in a crap rural town, your quality of life will be far better in Thailand using that as retirement than most likely living a lonely life in the middle of no where as many are now doing (part of why we have high suicide rates in men now) if you are moving to NZ you would be a fool not to compare prices, once again if you are in Asia such as Thailand food is so much cheaper. You also got in at a time where the British pound conversion rate was in big favor to the NZ dollar, many who come from other countries may not have such favorable conversion rates, so cost benefit analysis is imported, you can't just write it off because you don't agree with it. COVID will show how resilient NZ really is but I expect with high house hold debt (mostly because of high rental costs and mortgages from a property bubble) mass loan defaults coming, no real immigration to fill the void, high unemployment (estimated that 50% of working kiwis are now on some type of support benefit) and much of the bad statistical data not even through the pipeline yet NZ could be in for a real economic shock including bank stability issues. This doesn't even take into account the amplification of the current social issues there. My argument still stands, better places to live in future for many, not all but many.

[@aryangrover2492]

Clothing in ancient Greece primarily consisted of the chiton, peplos, himation, and chlamys. While no clothes have survived from this period, descriptions exist in contemporary accounts and artistic depictions. Clothes were mainly homemade, and often served many purposes (such as bedding).