20 Tips to Prepare You for Moving to New Zealand

[@mari.johnson]

I forgot to mention, if you don't have a visa yet, check the Skills Shortage list! If you have any of these professions, you might be able to get a Skilled Migrant visa. If I remember more tips, I'll add them below! skillshortages.immigration.govt.nz/assets/uploads/long-term-skill-shortage-list.pdf?_ga=2.111204173.831852226.1543956452-165319858.1543793947

[@chopsnz88]

Great video Mari, you're pretty much a Kiwi now !!

[@cassandrarichardmackay6932]

Kiwi Creation you must be anti Kiwis ! You doesn't sounds like a Kiwis, They're one of nicest people on the earth, Take your medications properly, Take care

[@garynarborough]

NZ now requires visitors from October 1st to apply for Electronic Travel Authority (fee applicable and valid for 2 years plus a Tourist Levy ($35 NZ).

[@kiwicreation5931]

Cassandra Richard Mackay and no we do t want users i our country - this person goes on about ED being FREE!!!! piss the hell off!!! That’s my tax paying for they sow fuck off

[@SirBobMarley1]

@@kiwicreation5931 What about Aussies?

[@beet2413]

Why am I watching this, I’ve lived here all my life?

[@william_coduks]

Me too but it’s interesting I guess

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

the 1080 in the water supply

[@davidpanapa173]

Born and bred in NZ and I really enjoyed the video lol great tips

[@aisivan]

haha can be happy

[@bm4n1]

Haha - Im the same =]

[@TheMl145]

One thing I would say is to make sure to wear sunscreen everyday. Even on cooler or overcast days since the sun is so harsh in NZ.

[@mari.johnson]

That's a great tip! The sun is no joke here!

[@MrAlphacallsign]

You can use sunscreen but take some sun ☀️for about 20 minutes everyday before applying sunscreen 🧴 it will be difficult to receive vitamin D from the sun for more information about vitamin D google vitamin D online and see all the benefits of vitamin D 8 dollars for Gas you be better buying a electric ⚡️ car 🚘

[@peyton5046]

@@MrAlphacallsign Wow are you a doctor?

[@AstroMartine]

really? why is that

[@raleighmason7211]

Dion Ross calling the US a third world country.. you are dumb

[@stephenshaw8041]

Good information. Gotta get out of the US. Its getting crazy here.

[@faithluce1289]

That’s what led me to this video too. I’ve been planning on moving after I graduate college, but now it seems like maybe I should plan sooner rather than later

[@stephenshaw8041]

Hi Faith, If the Jews had read the writing on the walls after Hitler took charge and got out, the Hollocaust would never have happened. But nobody believed that a civilized and sophisticated country like prewar Germany would transform into the evil monstrosity it became. Today, there's spray painting on the wall and I've been reading those rants. I'm going to wait to decide whether I should relocate until after the election. If the Demwits somehow take control of the US political system, I will unquestionably relocate to a more civil country. I have several possible candidate countries, but to immigrating to New Zealand is at the top of the list. Would like to bet how many millions of Americans are today looking into immigrating somewhere else like you and I?

[@itstinahere]

Same reason I’m here 😂😂 I’ve been looking at different places

[@MadisonFalcoFoods]

I’ve been planning to move here for a year or so and it’s so difficult for me to figure out all of the logistics. It’s a bit scary as well but I’m determined! I live in Texas right now

[@porkfied]

Dont go stay and fight the Democrat fascist communists,lol

[@morgandunn488]

Anyone else here because they want to move out of the US 😂

[@serginebelance9478]

Yep me i been wanted move.

[@Anna-zp1ok]

I've been looking at 4 different possible countries to move to after college. Options are: New Zealend, England, Germany, Netherlands. I havent really decided which exact country to move to so I've been doing a lot of research

[@5dfeminine]

meeee

[@marquisjones560]

Yep I’ll meet y’all at whatever they call a bar over there

[@anansitinthim698]

Yep, that's me LOL.

[@jacquilucquin8206]

What an awesome introduction to NZ!!! Thank you!!! As a New Zealander, this is exactly what I would want visitors/immigrants to know before going to NZ. Excellent advice... Im certainly going to recommend this video 👍👍

[@mari.johnson]

So happy to hear that! Cheers!

[@obabytv895]

Am coming to newzealnd in 3 weeks and will be needing assistance in settling overthere ....this is my Instagram page @obabythefirst

[@TheRunkFam]

After everything happening in the US right now, my wife and I have talked about leaving Colorado for a while. NZ sounds like a great place to start fresh. Thanks for this video. We appreciate the knowledge.

[@slipkn0t785]

Same I’m kind of tired of living in America

[@youresofreakinghotlikedamn6455]

îtš.løñdøñ düh same w all the racism and stuff i’m done

[@Yolo781]

Please don’t come for at least a year. We’ve just had 20 new cases of corona after becoming COVID free due to people flying in

[@jackelracer593]

Australia needs people

[@jackelracer593]

OP: The Messenger you should travel first soo see what you want if you freedom panama is your best bet western influence any NATO country

[@mistymorgan8068]

Hey I moved here from California too. I came on a visitor Visa, then got a working holiday, then got a work Visa, then student Visa, work Visa again, then now a resident Visa lol. This took 6 years.

[@mari.johnson]

yay awesome! Congrats on residency! So nice not to have to fill out visa paperwork anymore!

[@buntyarora6536]

Hello dear give me one advice i am finishing carpenter i am from india i have 4 year experience in india and 4 year oman i want to come here newziland so help me for found job here

[@huyaogia4922]

Misty Morgan so u immigrate?

[@kabbovoice7624]

Dear mam i am Newaz 48 years old i want visit Nz but how

[@jjm1432]

@@buntyarora6536 don't move here there isn't enough room thanks

[@DaleKiwi]

As a Kiwi living elsewhere, I absolutely loved your video, Mari. The one thing that really impressed me was your Maori pronunciation, which was fantastic for a non-local. Ka pai wahine. I hope your NZ experience is going fantastically.

[@DP-hy4vh]

Here's a big one you forgot; In order to watch the Sun go from East to West, you have to face North because New Zealand is in the Southern Hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere the Sun travels clockwise. In the Southern Hemisphere, the sun travels counter-clockwise.

[@sopyleecrypt6899]

The sun travels in the same direction wherever you are on the Earth...

[@mattbox87]

​@@sopyleecrypt6899 From East to West, yeah. But the East-West arc along which the sun travels is to our north here below the equator. Consider that, at noon, if the sun was directly overhead (i.e. at zenith) you'd have to be standing on the equator. Otherwise the sun is, to some extent depending on your latitude, lower. For people in the north, you have to be facing south to see the sun. For people in the south, you have to be facing north to see the sun. The clockwise, counter-clockwise thing of @D P does work, it's true.

[@deewalker6944]

What a lovely introduction to our beautiful awesome country! As a kiwi I'm so greatful that people like you are honest and real. Every country has it's quirks and learning about is up to the person so it lovely to hear ! Welcome to our extremely beautiful country!Love and light from NZ

[@seangaskin7608]

Wow! A great video Mari and the first I’ve seen of yours. And great tips for people moving to NZ. Mine was totally different. I’m British and had been living in Australia for 3 years but couldn’t get a work permit. I’m a qualified chef but a cartoonist by trade. I managed to get sponsorship in NZ in the year 2000 as a cartoonist which is amazing because there’s no cartoon industry as such in this country! And the guy sponsoring me was a fellow cartoonist but wouldnt be able to afford to actually employ me, lol! I said that was okay and I wouldn’t be a financial burden to him. I also had a place to stay with a family in an Auckland suburb for 1 week. Anyway, I arrived here with $300 in my pocket, which is the total I needed to open a bank account back then and I wasn’t going to be able to touch that money for 48 hours. So my first day in Auckland, after getting a SIM card and new phone number for my mobile that I’d bought with me from Australia and opening my bank account, I went and got my IRD number from the tax office on Queen Street. They were super friendly and helpful there. Then I went down to the viaduct where the America’s Cup was taking place. It was super busy. So I went into a restaurant there and asked if they had any waiting jobs going. They said not right now but invited me to fill in an application form. Just as I’d completed the application, a manageress came up to me and asked if I could make coffee and I said yes. She threw me an apron and said, you’ve got a job because the coffee person had just been fired on the spot for whatever reason! She pointed to where I had to go and there was a coffee machine with order dockets all around it! I thought she meant making coffee by putting a teaspoon of instant coffee into a cup and adding boiling water, or even percolated coffee, but I was totally unaware of how to be a coffee barista, lol!?! So I called out to various waiting staff for help and managed to pull it off! That night, getting to know the staff around me, I met someone who shared a house up the road in Herne Bay and someone was moving out in a week, so I had a place to move into. All this was accomplished within my first 24 hours of arriving in a new country. Remember this is before internet etc. Within 2 weeks of starting work at this restaurant, I became the manager and stayed working there for a year as I got my footing as a cartoonist in NZ. In 2004 I bought a house in Wairoa, Hawkes Bay, because like you Mari, I love living close to nature. By 2006 I became a resident of NZ. By 2008 I became a Kiwi citizen. I love New Zealand and as a cartoonist, I have plenty of it as it’s a bit of a niché market in this country. And now with the internet, my website does all the advertising for me. Check it out at seangaskin.com So all up, I’m a very happy chappy in my beautiful adopted country of Aotearoa! 😄🙌

[@TainuiaKid1973]

Cool story Sean. Glad things have worked out really well for you.

[@Gerrard519]

And your welcome here!

[@marijkepoppema2791]

what a story!!! love it

[@janettejames5100]

Great story!

[@Sammuzo44]

Wow, this is a great and motivating story

[@seanrota3359]

Kia Ora Mari, good video as Kiwi living here interesting to hear another's perspective but totally accurate one. I spend a fair bit of time in the U.S. particularly California so know what you are talking about! So if you are coming to NZ, take note of the all tips in this video you will appreciate it.

[@amnedits4898]

I can hear the New Zealand accent coming through with the way you speak hahaha awesome video 🙌🏻

[@godswillfavour3489]

I want to come to New Zealand

[@KnowledgeSeeker78491]

@@godswillfavour3489 Take us with you

[@curiousone6435]

Hi Mari. I just successfully completed my application today as a potential skilled worker and I'm waiting to hear back from an immigration official. I'm lucky -- my half sister's parents have a house in New Zealand -- so maybe that will help my transition if I go out there. I won't have to start from square one (but new beginnings energize me!). I am deeply impressed by New Zealand's response to the recent massacre in Christchurch. I love that New Zealand respects its habitat and nature and asks visitors to honor that. I'd much appreciate a slower way of life and to dry my sheets in the sunshine -- that sounds heavenly. After hyper-competitive Washington DC for several years, I'd welcome being around a culture of people who are more friendly, cooperative, and open-minded. Thank you so much for posting this highly informative video and sharing this wealth of information with the rest of the world. Cheers!

[@afpwebworks]

What an intelligent summary! I'm a Kiwi living in Australia and I've spent most of the last 40 years working with and alongside Americans. I've had quite a few visits to the USA and I feel i have a strong ideaa of the differences between NZ and USA. Your summary of things to know is spot on.

[@TedH71]

Would it be possible for you to caption what you're saying? I'm deaf and I depend on captions to understand what's being said. Thank you

[@mari.johnson]

I'm so sorry for not being better at this. I will try to caption more of them!

[@TedH71]

No problem. I look forward to seeing them. Thank you.@@mari.johnson

[@sajjadanwarnz]

Sorry to hear that, I m uploading some beautiful videos,u can watch thst

[@livelife2503]

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[@kelhori1494]

I deaf too bro..

[@britneyjoy2982]

I’ve started by watching your videos on NYC and now I’m watching this one on New Zealand it’s crazy how time flies

[@WildHorseSpirit14]

randomly stumbled to your video but as a kiwi, I'd say this is one of the best advice videos I've seen and that this is definitely a video that any traveller/immigrant should definitely watch as you pretty much hit the mark :)

[@mbrass2893]

Thank you Mari ! I am a Californian married to a Kiwi , currently living in the US . We are thinking of moving to NZ and your videos have been so helpful . I guess we will stop complaining about the high cost of gas here (around 4 dollars a gallon) seems like a bargain compared to NZ ! Keep up the good work , your videos are so well done and very much appreciated . MB

[@mari.johnson]

So happy to help out! Haha yeah when I was in the US last I felt like I won the lottery every time I filled up my tank! 😂

[@grantg7457]

I live in NZ. You'd be welcome here

[@ceedoubleyou]

Today, (Mar 6th 2019), petrol 91octane is NZ$2.12L and there is 3.85 litres to a US gallon, which works out to nearly NZ$8 a US gallon, correct me if I'm wrong.

[@almostyummymummy]

@@ceedoubleyou in my city, as of yesterday, its $2.30/L

[@ceedoubleyou]

@@almostyummymummy last fill up 2 days ago, 98 octane, NZ$2.38L, arghhhh.....

[@annemariebramsen4867]

When I was a baby I imigrated to new Zealand, so it's I ever known. But I will always love this wonderful country

[@MyhomeCOUNTRY]

What an excellent introduction to NZ!!! Thank you so much, !!! As a New Zealander, this is exactly what I would want visitors/immigrants to know before going to NZ. Excellent advice... Iam certainly going to recommend this video too

[@Gerrard519]

Yeah, I'm Kiwi and its bloody expensive here, still during the season we have many South American travellers on a working holiday and they say the wages here are much better than home. So it bloody should be, it cost a bloody fortune to live here.

[@zackersos2048]

Try Italy lol!!!

[@rakeiuekahakingi6895]

An enjoyable watch! A great summary. Come to Rotorua at some time and I can show you around.

[@fonzarelo]

You're awesome e hoa (my friend). Love the tips and touched you embrace the people and the land. You're a kiwi now as far as I'm concerned. Nga mihi mahana (warm greetings) :)

[@mari.johnson]

❤️❤️

[@ziauddinmuhmand6237]

good to know you are good and back after a long gape

[@danjoeclintrandon]

Thank you! The best video so far! Appreciate all ur tips and the way u presented it is better then the rest of the video...

[@AndrewStephens285]

Would love more NZ content like this! I hope everything is going well for you. Haven't seen too many uploads lately!

[@form76]

Thank you Mari, this helped me a lot

[@ecnavttocs]

you are cool..... I am a returning New Zealander ( 30 years) and I learnt something.... cheers

[@shuashua958]

all the advice I have been looking for. Thank you.

[@oibaf1420]

Regarding shipping cargo : I think it depends if you are moving to NZ or you just over a few weeks/months. If you move to NZ it is much cheaper to send a container with all your goods than buying them in new in NZ. A lot of things are waaaaay more expensive.

[@cielitolindo1979]

I wonder if you could ship a tiny house?

[@RGC198]

Hi Mari, this is an excellent video. Very informative. Here in Australia, we used to be able to travel to New Zealand without any passports or anything else, though that has changed in recent years. I would love to see a video about how you prepared to move from living in Australia to living over there. That would describe fairly similar to if any of us here decided to move there. My mum was born in New Zealand and some of her relatives still live over there. What exactly is an IRD number? Is that something like an ABN number here in Australia? We need an ABN number with our income tax here. You are right about the cold houses. Back in April 1974, I stayed with relatives in Wellington. It was very cold at the time and I kept suggesting of walking into the open fireplace and sitting in the fire to keep warm!!! My relatives didn't think that was a good idea. LOL. Thanks again for sharing. All the best, Robert.

[@mari.johnson]

Cheers Robert! IRD stands for Inland Revenue Department and it's like the TFN in Australia. Haha glad you didn't go into the fire!

[@attilabodi826]

very informative, thanks for makin this video

[@lauramccafferty7405]

Hi! I want to follow up with this video and let you and the viewers know that you DO NOT have to be 30 when you land in NZ for your visa and turn 31 in the country in order to come. This really freaked me out as I leave for NZ in 60 days and turned 31 8 days ago. I called the immigration office to triple check because the info you gave about turning 31 isn’t anywhere on the website and they confirmed I am fine and since my visa is approved, it doesn’t mater that I just turned 31 in the USA, I can still come to NZ and use my working holiday visa normally

[@mari.johnson]

Good to know! Thanks for the info and sorry to freak you out! Enjoy your time in nz!

[@jeannesamuel5579]

Thank god… she did scare me too, turning 30 next year and planning on moving there end of next year.

[@robbiemackay1023]

Nice work Mari, warm, friendly and informative. Many will appreciate your video.

[@kieranh2005]

4 seasons in one day: On a tramp (hike) I went on in my early teens, we started the day with sunshine and about mid 20°s C. Just after mid day, the weather turned, we went from clear skies to ominous grey in about 20 minutes, then the rain set in. By mid afternoon, we were marching into a heavy sleet which was being blown up the slopes by the gale force winds. As we got to the hut, the weather turned again, sleet dropped back to rain which petered out in about 15 minutes, and by sundown, we had calm and sunshine. This is why people get in trouble in our back country. "It's a lovely day, I wont need a warm top or a raincoat" An hour later ❄❄❄ And an hour after that 🌤 Which is a little late when they've collapsed from hypothermia.

[@journeyingwithalina]

This is so much like my city , Port Elizabeth, South Africa

[@doubleu1446]

sounds like The Netherlands too 😅

[@lightrayy]

Reminds me of Ireland, it’s sunny one minute and rainy the next here

[@MicahEdem]

This is so comprehensive. Thank you so much.

[@JeffyPop247]

i'vebeen trying and trying to talk my wife into moving there for 2 years now. I am in florida. I think the issue I found was job hunting. i contacted a few companies in the industry I am in (life insurance), and its very limited there. I've heard getting a job anywhere in NZ is hard to come by, especially for someone coming from another country. great video, i'm very jealous haha

[@mari.johnson]

That's too bad. Yeah, I think you either have to be flexible with what you want to do or be on the skills shortage list. Or meet a Kiwi haha

[@forevertruth1206]

Life insurance is a scam. Kiwis are too smart to fall for that crap. It’s a product of capitalistic, profits firsts depraved society. Perfect for rotten America, but rejected anywhere humanity is valued. New Zealand has a strong social security and pension system. They don’t want American scams toying with their livelihoods. I work in IT and had no problems finding a great job.

[@danjohnston1376]

I am a Canadian who lived in Florida for years prior to NZ. I would gladly change places with you after 18 years here. It is in no way a panacea that it is painted as.. It is to Australia' as Mexico is to the US, a low wage economy. Its biggest export is people and about 25% of those born here never return. Also, according to the governments own data I am an anomaly as among "educated" immigrants the higher your skill and education level, the quicker you leave NZ after emigrating. After saying that...good luck "mate"

[@cielitolindo1979]

I'm in Texas. I would love to move to New Zealand. I'm a property and casualty insurance agent.

[@mr.m2659]

Get a job in the construction industry, save money, stsrt your own business. The safest way to financially secure yourself

[@robryan6653]

Brilliant video thanks a lot I just got Job offer and moving to Tauranga in January. I spent three months pre covid living in different parts and although I had no job the people are wonderful. the countryside is so beautiful. It is like an unspoilt paradise and i really hope it stays that way. I will treasure and respect all their cultures, and what they hold dear and allow it to stay the wonderful country I wanted to move to. Great advise re the te reo maori I will definitely brush up on that before I go. Thanks for this wonderful video and tips it has been a great help.

[@karina.pm1]

Hi Mari, huge fan of all your videos. I’m from the Bay Area and I’ve been watching since I traveled out of the US on my own for the first time to NZ! So awesome to watch your journey unfold! I was wondering how doing taxes worked for you during your working holiday visa did you have to file taxes in both countries on your year in NZ? Thanks!

[@mari.johnson]

Hi Karina! Nice to hear from you! Yes, I still do my taxes in the US, since I make a small amount of money there. In NZ it's easy though because you don't really have to do any work. But I think if you're out of the US for 330 days of the year (or something like that) then you don't have to pay US taxes - maybe? You might want to check! Sorry, I'm not a tax expert!

[@karina.pm1]

Mari Johnson Thank you so much!

[@homenhungry4987]

You are GREAT, Mari. Keep it up!

[@AFLI8D]

Auckland pretty expensive and the traffic bloody horrible. Transport also expensive as well.

[@TheAgeOfLyrics]

Aucklanders are just Jafas tha's all, nothing more noting less

[@andrewg3768]

@@TheAgeOfLyrics yes Just another fantastic Aucklander!

[@andrewg3768]

Queenstown is more expensive!

[@juanitarichards1074]

@@andrewg3768 True. My parents once owned the Lake Hayes motel. When refurbishing it with all new drapes, towels, dishes, carpets etc, my mother went to Christchurch to buy all that stuff and had it delivered by bus to the motels. She also bought special fabrics and antique china in Australia. Their motel was unique - each until was decorated differently in rich jewel colours. No ugly serviceable motel curtains and furnishings. Each unit had antique china to match the decor and each unit was in a different colour. My parents and sister would babysit the kids for the guests so they could go out for dinner. They also took guests out on a row boat on the lake. My mother did their laundry, ironed it, folded it and put it back in their units. They went above and beyond for their guests, many of whim returned every year - even from the USA.

[@livelife2503]

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[@syedyasir3726]

Thank you Mari. Wonderful to have great info.

[@paulsmith6184]

Hi Mari. I would really like someone to make an in-depth video on driving in New Zealand. You mentioned a few of the obvious differences. You said that NZ roads are "dangerous". Yes, some of them can be difficult to negotiate but I believe the main problem is that tourists and short-term visitors do not adapt. If you talk to Mr or Mrs Average Kiwi, they will relate a tale about a bad encounter with a tourist driver. If you are a professional driver who is on the road all day and every day, you would have half a dozen such tales every day. You would be the ideal person to tackle this problem with your background and now that you live here. Many thanks. Stew

[@racketman2u]

Tell the truth, Stewart, a lot of the locals are a damn sight more dangerous than any tourists. But between the two, yes you need to drive as if the other drivers are suicidal.

[@paulsmith6184]

@@racketman2u Sorry, you missed my point.

[@georgekariuki9749]

This info is really helpful can't wait for me

[@andrewking9435]

Hi Mari.. are you coming to Welly anytime soon!? Btw luv the outdoors too..south island is great choice for the scenery..

[@AsterCalibur]

Well informed video on New Zealand and I live in NZ. Gas is middle price compared to some parts but I find food wise it expensive to eat healthy such as meat,fruit and vegetables. Imported goods are pricey such as electronics,clothes,hiking gear as well as cafe food is crazy expensive I think and I have traveled 35 countries. There are ways to budget like every country. NZ I think is the same as the UK in cost of living in some ways. NZ has a good outdoors,scenery,safe,healthcare and good for a quiet life.

[@danicaagoncillo526]

it’s always been my dream to move here. I live in Hong Kong right now and I just don’t like the big busy city vibes here. New Zealand has beautiful nature and overall its a pretty chill place and I seriously wanna live there. Even the big cities in New Zealand are not nearly as cramped, crowded and stuffy the city centers are in HK. I really really just wanna go here 😔

[@alita99]

Samee i live in ny but i don't wanna live here or anywhere in the us. Hope we get there

[@miken4591]

Ambulances normally charge a part fee. Many items are more expensive than the US as most things are imported and there is not much retail competition. Also kiwis don’t normally use cash as there is a comprehensive card payment system. Note that many rental houses are poorly insulated and can be cold.

[@Sheeda201]

So in New Zealand you get paid weekly and pay rent weekly? Everytime I read that I wonder if it's a literal thing

[@beeveearr]

It depends on what job you have and where you are renting - you could be paid weekly, fortnightly or monthly, and pay rent weekly, fortnightly or monthly, so just check out your agreements before you sign :) Some landlords can be flexible with rent due dates if you are paid monthly, so do mention it when you sign the lease

[@msgeen]

Weekly is believed to be the most common billing frequency in NZ. Even things like car loans, lease, and gym memberships are paid in this manner.

[@richiekilmister9464]

Everything is mostly weekly here cuzzy. Fuck that monthly shit ko

[@runforrestrun1965]

Pay (wages) is generally weekly, sometimes fortnightly, (that’s every two weeks for those from USA). Rent or mortgage can be monthly. Usual bills like power are monthly but all utilities let you pay weekly if you want to but mostly we pay bills each month when due.

[@isabelleanderson3618]

Thanks for a great video ! Cant wait to move to NZ!!!!

[@the_flying_scotty]

I enjoyed your video. As a Kiwi I like to see how foreigners view our country and I have seen some really cringe videos. Well done 😊👍

[@robinhodgkinson]

Well done. This is a good advice. Cheques. Ask anyone below the age of 25 and they probably won’t know what they are! Weather. Yes often changeable especially in Spring and Autumn. We’re a “small boat” in a big ocean at a fickle latitude.

[@dimchinskiy8947]

Cool and untypical pros & cons. THANK YOU!!!

[@starsista001]

Mari, thank you. Excellent information, beautifully and clearly presented and I certainly agree with what you say. A couple of extras, you need to shop around for utilities, power companies, for example, there is a lot of differences between them, some have telephone too, and can be combined. Phone and broadband can be expensive, again shop around.

[@storystrathman7797]

Thank you for this Mari! I’m heading to New Zealand in about 2 months with the working holiday visa so I’m thankful you chose this topic! A question I had was whether or not a car is necessary. After you mentioned the gas prices I got a little apprehensive, but I know that the public transport can’t always take you exactly where you need to go based on my research. Any thoughts you have would be helpful as I start to build my budget! Thanks!

[@mari.johnson]

Good timing! Well, if you wan to travel around and explore, a car is really the best way. It's kind of just one of those costs that you have to figure in. You can get cheap bus tickets on Intercity sometimes, which is how I traveled around when I first came, but you definitely have more flexibility with a car. Luckily other travelers/people are always selling cars, so you can usually get one for a pretty good deal.

[@storystrathman7797]

@@mari.johnson Thanks for the advice!

[@daveclifton7256]

Public transportation is mediocre at best if your in Auckland get a car if say your in Wellington you can get by with public transport

[@biancakulsen9103]

i love that fact that you explain about how us kiwis love nature and respect it, not to litter

[@alayssia1783]

She’s kinda picked up the accent 😂

[@moonlightning8269]

It’s crazy how quick that starts to happen

[@diden3527]

and damned gorgeous

[@noelwittle1277]

l would add tipping is not compulsory, and most kiwis dont tip

[@imnothefather027]

You don't have to other than thank you!

[@PapaGohn]

We just don't tip in general, the workers would probably make you take the money back. Honestly as a kiwi I have no idea how tipping even works

[@kayreece297]

ive never seen a someone tip, other than when we cant be bothered waiting for our change lol

[@AnneLCritchfield]

So cute, her accent is already subtly changing!❤️

[@anonymousplayer8174]

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[@alfac4746]

Thanks a lot for sharing those tips. ;-)

[@livishtar]

You were just perfectly concise here, thanks so much!

[@Djulimee]

Hi Mari, I'm an expat kiwi living in Australia married to an Indonesian. I am so wanting to come home but Ozzi visas for hubby have kept me here so far. Hoping that this year we can come home...and yes I just love Chch....its FLAT! I was there in July for a holiday and saw the new CBD....well done Chch. Want to move either to Chch or a little further out....not sure yet....but wherever we get to...it will be home.

[@KeluargaHendridiNewZealand]

I see Indonesia. Halo apa kabar?

[@DiveSafariNZ]

I work at a mussel processing factory on the Coromandel peninsula, they close each year around August for six weeks, but they often have quite a few jobs going. A lot of travellers work there. The location is the centre of paradise if you like the ocean and forest. The two main cons is finding accommodation and the job itself can be quite boring.

[@yayayalam]

Ambulance is ONLY free in the Wellington area, otherwise it's about 100.00 including GST.

[@SirBobMarley1]

What about private medical insurance cover that.

[@yayayalam]

@@SirBobMarley1even then, it's still not free since it's your medical insurance premium covers that.

[@SirBobMarley1]

@@yayayalam Interesting my medical Insurance covers that & RFDS.

[@brentbecroft2890]

Weather is a big factor for moving or not moving to another country. Weather in NZ in winter is brutal, so be prepared.

[@pleiades1014]

Could you introduce how to find a apartment or house to rent in NZ?

[@rossy2998]

Real estate companies have rental properties

[@commentsofjesus6159]

Nice one,yeah we pretty much help who ever need help. Take care.

[@MackBula]

Thanks for the helpful informations. I live in New York City, and I'm considering to move to NZ. I'm thinking Christchurch since its close to the mountains and the beaches. Thanks again and see you out there soon! 👍😉

[@jjm1432]

Don't there's no room

[@paullong4471]

Awesome!!..thank you.God bless you.

[@clarem1609]

Wait she got your IRD no for you while opening your account?! Amazing!

[@dreambigprabhu5987]

GOOD INFORMATION MARY , I PLANNED TO COME AS STUDENT, BUT I TRY THIS WORKING HOLIDAY VISA

[@Danz2676]

Love it. Spot on

[@KonstantinosKarantonis]

Very informative! I am watching it for fun ...but you quite persuaded me to move there !

[@PREPFORIT]

I can detect You absorbing a NZ accent . I was there Yeas ago I was an Extra in Xeena, Hercules and Lord of the Rings … Might go back to meet the friends I made there.Good Tips !

[@mari.johnson]

Whoa that's so cool! I wish I could've been in Lord of the Rings! What was it like? What kind of character were you! And Xena too - sweet as!

[@garynarborough]

Mari, Ambulance isn't free unless you live in Wellington or the Wairarapa area which is covered by the Wellington Free Ambulance. I lived in NZ until age 55 when I migrated to the UK. Also if you live more than a year in NZ then the law says you need to obtain a NZ drivers driver's license. Depending on your home country you maybe able to transfer it over. From memory there is a fee for this.

[@garynarborough]

@dave carter Well put Dave. They can and do actively chase up debts. Yes they will always come and if it's an accident ACC pay the cost (if you are a kiwi or foreigner). If you are living outside of the Wellington and Wairarapa area there is usually a subscription you can pay on a yearly basis (it's quite cheap compared to a call out) but from memory it's only valid for a certain number of call outs. If you need transport to or from hospital that's charged. In my aunt's case $200 for less than 12 kilometers.

[@RaneBowen]

You could pass as Maori! :)

[@mrjwiki6170]

Rane Bowen actually.

[@muthemaori5899]

No she wouldn't, a part Maori yes, a half caste yes not a Maori....

[@beeveearr]

Thanks for helping me realise why I always bring too many items when I travel overseas- Kiwis are always ready for any weather and I forget not everywhere in the world is the same as Aotearoa :D Also if you are on a working holiday, Hostels tend to keep track of jobs and places to contact to help you find work (so ask them nicely and they might be a gold mine!), otherwise check out the Recruitment agencies in the bigger cities

[@Lucky-ui7dh]

Your freckles make me happy.

[@amandabcnn]

Flat Earth :)

[@qo2097]

Thanks for the info. What do you do for work? How much did you save up?

[@gurswamy6505]

superb awesome Fentastic superb

[@The44kGaming]

8:50 - That's what I need... Nature and mountains...

[@xxants2286xx]

Omg you’re beautiful welcome to Aotearoa.

[@kiwicreation5931]

T no she can fuck off

[@petershearman9845]

Too hot for NZ. Must love the lack of competition

[@jadewright4591]

Hi Mari, great video thanks for posting! Since you mentioned gas prices were high there is there a lot of public transportation offered or a lot of people who bike?

[@drewesalan2958]

Hey Mari, Yes, I know that New Zealand is understandably protecting itself from the viral chaos. I didn't expect to visit New Zealand until the pandemic has magically disappeared or more likely a vaccination / immunization is developed. I don't blame New Zealand in the least. The pandemic did take its toll on the US, but most of the people who succumbed had co-existing health problem... cardiovascular, pulmonary or some immune issue. As you are likely aware, quite a few of the politically closed countries are no disclosing the true numbers of infections and fatalities. At least in the US, there is some semblance of honest disclosure or at least I hope so. The US is not so homogenous as New Zealand's population which is a much more peaceful culture. This is the reason so many Americans would love to live in the most beautiful country in the world. I hope KIWI's realize how fortunate they are. If I lived in New Zealand, I would certainly close the door to immigration and not make the mistake Europe and the US has made by letting anyone reside and dramatically change our culture. But you play the hand that life deals you. Be well Mari.

[@cassiebelmont993]

Diversity is American's strength! It's institutions such as corrupt police and positions bought by big pharma and the military industrial complex. Those are destroying the US. Business owners can rebuild with insurance money, if they didn't get proper coverage buy cheating out, then that's a risk they took in a capitalist venture.

[@tonyrae86]

New Zealand is also diverse, the US needs to just look at generations of research and move away from it's hyper-Conservative, unregulated capitalism... That's what's screwing y'all. Not diversity.

[@sarahgc434]

Hush. You’re perpetuating the typical American attitude of inserting opinion for fact and lecturing people about what a privilege it is to live in a country you don’t. Clearly, NZ doesn’t need your opinion on why and how to overcome a global pandemic. They’ve got it sorted.

[@hilaryboscott5472]

THANK YOU SO MUCH MARI I HOPE TO MOVE TO NZ IN 18MTHS TIME‼️

[@iKiwiMetalHead]

For some reason all these "Before moving to NZ I wish I knew.." videos are popping up in my feed today. I shake my head and think "bahahaha, they have no idea the price of GAS IN AUCKLAND". I've got a great tip before you move here, don't! 😁✌

[@noelwittle1277]

if you are anything like mari do come

[@racketman2u]

@@noelwittle1277 If your name is Corey and you have thoughts like "bahahaha", don't even think of coming.

[@livelife2503]

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[@rmk7641]

Thanks very much for a great informative video that is also full of life and joy. God bless you Mari!

[@bicky2000]

I’m a New Zealander and I can’t understand why anyone would want to live here it’s expensive most of the rivers are pullouted

[@bicky2000]

And it’s not as safe as you think

[@racketman2u]

@@bicky2000 one question springs to mind; if this is true, why are you still here?

[@bicky2000]

racketman2u I’m dont

[@bodybalanceU2]

@@bicky2000 the worst whingers are the people that dont live here lol

[@makaylat7616]

bicky 2000 if you think most of the rivers are polluted you’re looking at the wrong rivers and watching negative news reports. Plenty of NZ has maintained its beauty, there are definitely aspects of nature that need improvement but our forests and natural beauty cannot be discounted. Many people find NZ the best country they’ve ever lived in, sorry that you’re a pessimistic person but people are very honoured to come here.

[@reneejones5675]

that was very good informative.. should mention if u need to pee suddenly u don't do it too close to a river... and burying it or covering it helps it break down...

[@satekiaholoka611]

NZ is so expensive !!

[@klaudia8151]

Really good tips! Thanks

[@zanedickson2725]

You look part Maori

[@kingjsolomon]

I’m so glad I have a job that I can bring anywhere. NZ here I come!!!

[@Keep_Crying_Son]

Auckland beaches are atrocious, I know I'm from there. Swim there if you want E-coli poisoning want and to lose weight. Chur chur 🤘

[@shadako2]

long beach, muriwai and piha aren't bad. Only certain areas in the world have things like Goat Island, a saltwater fish reserve you can swim/scuba in should impress most people.

[@shadako2]

​@YBN-SHOOTA-RAY Tt went back 2011 and 2015 seemed mostly the same as the 2000's. Don't think Piha would be any different as it is away from Auckland.

[@welovetotravel_nz1007]

Thats awesome Mari, good suggestions, Thanks 🙂👍

[@tessla2510]

New Zealand doesn't have free healthcare?? its expensive af

[@garethmcivor8413]

Ummm what are you talking about? It is 95% free..🤷🏽‍♂️

[@skidmarkscar9082]

Mate” I’ve had. 6 stents stuck in me ticker, ambo trips, and a hip replacement, waitin on second, haven’t had t pay a cent , (but made donations anyway) so sayin our system is expensive don’t make sense. We don’t know how sweet we’ve got it ,checkout most other countries you’ll. Be shocked how some treat their folks, even oldies ,who’ve worked n payed taxes all their lives.

[@RspbyLmn]

Omg! She reminds me so much of SNL's Melissa Villasenor. Even her voice and mannerisms. Wow!

[@dr3ad3y34]

Wow ...i thought u were maori ...untill i heard u

[@kazuiyosenpai1888]

Shes looks half maori half pakeha.

[@dr3ad3y34]

Agree she does.