South Africans in New Zealand l Week in the Life l Raw vlog l March/Apr 2023

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks so much for watching 😊 This is a long one…please feel free to jump to the parts that interest you 💕 Have an amazing Easter weekend ❤️

[@davidchandler8990]

Thank you Craig and Chantal for all the hard work put into this video' one will never realize how much time Chantal put into the editing of the video thank you both so much, its greatly appreciated.

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks so much David! Really appreciate your comment 🙏 hope you have an amazing and blessed Easter weekend 🤗

[@ataimd]

You seem to be enjoying your new life in NZ so much, I couldn't be happier for you. Nau mai, haera mai!

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thank you so much! We are absolutely loving NZ 🤗

[@Teagzmek]

This was so cool to watch! You guys inspire me to start my own channel 🥰love from a fellow South African 🇿🇦

[@BeingBedingfield]

Aw thanks Teagan! So happy to hear…go for it and start your channel 🤗👏

[@ashleyb3078]

Thank you Craig and Chantz, these videos are Sooo! inspiring, I wish we can move to New Zealand. 😇👍

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks so much for watching, we really appreciate it ❤️

[@zuhnja]

Thanks for answering all our questions. Amazing video! Super helpful.

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks so much Zuhnja, just let me know if you have any more questions 😁

[@nonhlanhlasithole1393]

Interesting captivating vlog....like it..keep them coming. ❤.

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks so much Nonhlanhla, much appreciated 🙏

[@WadeZA01]

Great video! I enjoyed this one! Well done and thank you for taking the time to create this!

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks so much for watching Wade, really appreciate your feedback 🙏😊

[@changinglifeforthebetterjo8997]

Hi iv just came across your channel and am living it. I hope us kiwis are making you feel welcome. We live in the deep south island a place called Dunedin. Our son has just got engaged to a South African lady who came here 10 years ago its very interesting to hear all about were and how she grew up anyway welcome guys and I hope 1 day youl visit the south island were the views mountains and snow are amazing

[@BeingBedingfield]

Hi 👋 thanks for your comment 😊 I’ve actually visited Dunedin…when I worked on a cruise ship 😅 I can’t remember much though (it was loooong ago 🙈) Congratulations on your son’s engagement 😊 I’m sure his fiancé has some interesting stories about SA! We seriously can’t wait to go visit South Island…actually, anywhere south of Auckland would be great 😅 Craig needs to build up more leave days first 🙈

[@Explorcation]

Hey guys, this episode really gave a good picture of your new life 😊 I also would leave some shoes for good coffee ☕😁 I was surprised to see a KMart! Most locations in the states have closed. That is pretty crazy your camera is still picking up the radio 📻 very frustrating when filming and expecting to use the audio 😣 I had not hear of that before you started experiencing it! Chantal I would go shopping with you and film a vlog 😁 if only we weren't so far away 😞 Thanks for the shout-out 💕

[@BeingBedingfield]

Aww, please come visit and shop with me 🙏😅 It’s so weird that we’re picking up the radio right!? So frustrating! I hope you guys have a replacement for Kmart? I looove walking around in Kmart 😅

[@Explorcation]

@@BeingBedingfield yaas we would have so much fun! Oh yea, there is no shortage of shopping options 😁 I hope you can figure out what is going on with the radio frequency!

[@BanksNWK]

You guys are awesome keep it up. I always look forward for new uploads ❤ and happy Easter 🥚 🐇 🎉

[@BeingBedingfield]

Much appreciated 🙏🤗 Happy Easter to you too 😁

[@SiphaG]

Chantal and Craig loved this vlog thank you for doing this appreciate it. Just so how much effort goes into everything. Hope both of you have a blessed Easter🤗😍

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks so much Anneke! Really appreciate all your support 🙏 happy Easter 💕

[@Jadenhenry2608]

Thanks for the video i enjoyed it with some fish because its good friday

[@BeingBedingfield]

Ah nice!! Hope your fish was amazing! Hope you have a blessed Easter weekend! Thanks so much for watching 🙏☺️

[@weezy10able]

Thanks for this video guys I actually really enjoyed it 👌😊

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks so much Kimi, really appreciate it 💕

[@katieropata654]

Really enjoy this longer vlog.🎉

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks so much Katie, really appreciate it 💕

[@deonvanloggerenberg3711]

You both are awesome, and thank you for sharing. Enjoy your Easter. Much love from Pretoria

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks Deon! Hope you have an amazing Easter there in Pretoria 😊

[@deanhorn1597]

Nothing like eating some easter eggs and watching a 40 min vlog on a Sunday :')

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks my cuz cuz 🫡😁

[@spidermek5416]

Halo there mrs graig. Love listening to your going on speech about everything. Yes! NZ very expensive. I hope you two love it here. Enjoy and have fun.

[@rogerb4436]

The MAIN PROBLEM & MOST ENOYING with New World & Pak n Sav is being owner operated is the stock on the shelves can be different as the owners sell what they want. What's at one store might not be at another.

[@justin.880]

Loved the longer video :D

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks so much for the feedback, we aren’t always sure if we should post longer videos, so this helps a lot 😊

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Fun video! Wow Craig mowing the lawn on your lunch hour Bravo! There are maybe only 20 Kmarts left in the US they were very popular 20-30 years ago. You might enjoy New Zealand KZbinrs Danger and Stacy we’ve been following them for years. Great job guys! ~Cara 😊

[@BeingBedingfield]

We loooove Kmart 😅🤗 Yes, we’ve also been following them, they’re really good! Hope you have a blessed Easter 💕

[@meganhendrie5253]

Awesome video, thanks guys 👌

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks so much Megan 😊

[@celben8464]

Enjoyed the video thanks. What we loved about NZ is that they have (or had?) one type of electrical plug. Not those silly two point plugs in SA. K-Mart reminds us of the Mr Price group and The Warehouse a little of Makro. But Makro has definitely changed in that it's not cheaper to buy bulk anymore. Also they don't seem to have the variety that Warehouse has. We used to find the variety of dairy products in NZ so amazing. Can you please show whether there is still such a big variety in yoghurts and Ice Cream flavours? Thx😀

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks so much! We also like that it’s one type of plug 😊 We haven’t seen a big variety in yoghurt, but love all the ice cream flavours…especially hockey pockey 🤗😅 we’ll try and show it in a future video 👍🙏

[@eileenhildreth8355]

May you both be blessed this Easter. Clothing in nz is expensive, but glasses, h&m and some other chain stores are better value.

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks so much, you too ❤️ And thanks for the recommendations, I feel we don’t have too many options in Whangarei though 😅🙈

[@rogerb4436]

Ohh sorry, I should do comments at end of video instead of during..lol. My wife was only saying yesterday the McCain frozen pizza used to be so much better a few yrs ago than the are now days. Do you have a Hell Pizza up in Whangarei?

[@BeingBedingfield]

Haha…no…we appreciate all the comments 🙏😁

[@halgrynshaun]

Hey, my wife (from Pretoria) and I are in North Shore… no kids have been married 12 years. Happy to link up when you are here or when we are up there. We also find it hard to find people our age without kids. Funny… we were also in Elim when we lived in Whangarei.

[@BeingBedingfield]

Hi Shaun, thanks for the message. Awesome, let’s connect! Could you send us a message on Instagram or Facebook? How long were you guys in Whangarei?

[@halgrynshaun]

@@BeingBedingfield absolutely, I’ll get my wife to connect as I’m not on either. We were there for around 2.5 years. Would be great to catch up, seems like we have a few things in common 😃

[@BeingBedingfield]

@@halgrynshaun awesome 🤗 would be great to meet up!

[@Andy_M986]

Try Spaghetti and cheese on toast, mince on toast is a classic Kiwi meal too.

[@Queenitemare]

Hi there can you share the price of like some things that you buy like the containers from K mart just to give me an idea to compare it to westpack😂

[@BeingBedingfield]

Sure, can definitely do that in a future video 👍😊

[@rogerb4436]

Pak n Sav and New World are both the same really as they are both owner operated under the Foodstuffs banner but Pak n Sav is more unpacked and display. Countdown is wholly-owned by Progressive Enterprises which is Australian and more higher end.

[@Antz393]

Eeeyyy I saw that Fortnite!😹 question - are you able to play fortnite smoothly with fellow South Africans? I think this will definitely be one of the best ways for me to keep in contact with mates back at home when going over.

[@BeingBedingfield]

😅love playing Fortnite! I’ve played with my brother, he’s in SA, but it’s really hard to play often with him because of the time difference 🙈

[@galynlkhan7966]

Hey guys. What are the Halaal options like in NZ?

[@nagisaian]

I think your coffee name was Shanton that was a woman’s dress shop back in the day 😂

[@BeingBedingfield]

😂😂no way 😅

[@Frank-rx8ch]

Kiwis have that DIY attitude.

[@BeingBedingfield]

Yeah, it’s awesome 💪

[@Andy_M986]

KMart sell pegs too! 😉😊

[@DrowsyBubbles]

Do you do the park run at the town basin?

[@BeingBedingfield]

Yes, that’s the one 👍

[@DrowsyBubbles]

​@Being Bedingfield - Craig & Chantz omg my mum and dad run there it's awsome having you in whangarei

[@helenbalabanoff1409]

Loved this video and anything to do with shopping I adore!! 😂 It doesn’t look like you have an equivalent to a checkers type of supermarket or a woolies? (Well just from the photos) I think I would miss Woolies too much if I were you!! 🤭😂😉 It seems like kmart is like a Makro, as well as those other stores? Farmers did remind me of Edgars too! I think Craig is amazing to get the lawn mowed so quickly! Well done 👏🏻 I love your little naughty giggles 🤭 especially when you’re keeping secrets from us! 😂 Thanks for the vlog, even though you think it might be boring, just watching you guys living your best lives is a happy thing to witness! You’re new home town is absolutely beautiful!

[@tantra7]

What is in that potatosalad that made it reddish?

[@BeingBedingfield]

Paprika 😅 since we went to Budapest and got paprika there, we add it to a lot of our food 😅

[@laskinov]

Great vid guys. Sadly, an expat kiwi living in Brizzy.

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks so much Sam! When last were you in NZ?

[@laskinov]

@Being Bedingfield - Craig & Chantz I spent 4 weeks over the Christmas break, had 2 weeks of great weather, and last 2 was rain. No wonder why the place is so green...

[@BeingBedingfield]

@@laskinov 😢it was terrible weather 🙈 but yeah, not complaining about the beautiful green landscapes 💚

[@RossNixon]

Phew, long video but it was well done.

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks so much Ross, really appreciate it 🙏

[@MrElhabib123]

Please do a video about Easter 🐣 in new Zealand 🇳🇿 thank you Great video

[@BeingBedingfield]

That’s a great idea, but unfortunately we didn’t vlog this weekend, we had friends over 🙈

[@vinopatel2112]

Love your videos and your positive energy Keep it up Looking for small apartment esp if furnished Pls let me know if you know of any in Whangarei Vino Cape Town

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks Vino! Unfortunately we haven’t come across any apartments in Whangarei 😬 But keep checking all the property sites, hopefully something pops up for you 🙏

[@vinopatel2112]

@@BeingBedingfield Thank you so much For your kindness and support Will be working at The Doctor's from end May Enjoyed all your blogging vlogging from KZN DAYS ENJOY Easter Weekend

[@BeingBedingfield]

@@vinopatel2112 thanks so much, really appreciate it 🙏😁

[@marypooe]

Wow Craig, You mow the lawn on your lunch break, do the grocery shopping, make your own lunch and supper, and still bring home the bacon. Hats off to you. I hope you have free time to play Xbox.

[@BeingBedingfield]

Thanks for your comment, yeah, he is the best 🥰 except, he doesn’t like playing Xbox, he likes watching sports

[@Frank-rx8ch]

Maybe ET is trying to invade your journey from SA👽👽👽

[@dewaldmalan4177]

What Job does Craig have?

[@BeingBedingfield]

He’s a civil engineer 😊

[@dennisteriini659]

R you’d still in no and how’s it so far

[@BeingBedingfield]

🤔