pros and cons of living in new zealand!

[@DaniWatt]

Please leave video requests down below and i'll film them!!!

[@ryleesharrock7174]

Morning/night routine or makeup collection !! xx

[@ulrichford6049]

Dani Watt Hey Dani, I just discovered your channel, and I absolutely love it. I am 16 and I'm totally interested im New Zealand, but I don't know where to start! I have questions specifically about the New Zealand universities; like the costs, education requirements, etc! I am from California. Thanks so much !

[@gracepierce7903]

Dani Watt Please do a video about yourself. Like "25 questions with Dani" on social media get people to ask questions! btw just discovered your Chanel and I'm from New Zealand too. Lots of love ☺️

[@jman6866]

Would a livestock Veterinarian have a good chance of finding jobs and living a good life?

[@CockatielCompanion]

Yes

[@thildamtv]

I just moved to new Zealand andI love it here. I feel so safe, calm and i really have found my inner peace.

[@DaniWatt]

i'm so glad you found your inner peace here that's beautiful!

[@ParkerShinn]

This was much more informative than I was expecting. Thumbs up.

[@nafisasangachhe5704]

👍

[@dasein9980]

Parker Shinn I know. I just came here for the beautiful girl.

[@dandannyt4432]

Ended up in Detroit after the war. He loved it there

[@madischaefer2051]

what were you expecting?

[@swedishpopo9410]

What I love about New Zealand is that when you come home from school or work you can relax at the beach, go skateboarding with your mates and have a BBQ with your family. But compared to Sweden where I live. When you come home you grab your computer/iPad and nothing more really.

[@DaniWatt]

Why can't do those things in Sweden? Is it just too cold or something haha?

[@swedishpopo9410]

Dani Watt Yeah. I've also just come home from nz so frankly quite miss it.

[@sushiroll2909]

I wish. Not where I am. Hello darkness my old friend. I just watch this stupid stuff when I get home. Nothing to do here in nz

[@sushiroll2909]

Daniel watt. We don't do that. I'm nz and we only get to do that in the summer holidays

[@robharris5467]

Guy got off his commuter train a couple of days ago and waded into nearby beach and phographed a pod of Orca hunting.

[@mariusvanvuuren7196]

Hopefully moving to NZ later this year. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. They are so helpful 👌🏻

[@AynBarry]

Awesome video Dani. Very interesting to watch your story. It's very helpful. Thanks for sharing. I support your channel and liked.

[@zacks1690]

Dani, I am Australian and I agree with all your points. I have spent quite a bit of time in NZ although if you love friendly quality people such as yourself then I don't recommend Sydney as its very clicky, expensive and people can be very unhelpful. I am coming back to New Zealand in 2018.

[@lilromance95]

Some people are and some people are not helpful

[@WayToManyAssassins]

Zackary Selfe Sydney is pretty medicore

[@oysterhunter276]

Cairo Murphy how is it mediocre?

[@sunnyschokogirl]

I'm from Germany and have been to NZ twice. I'd love to come back someday again because the landscape is just stunning! You're so lucky to live in such a beautiful place :)

[@DaniWatt]

Yeah it is pretty nice! I would love to visit Germany though.

[@lilromance95]

Germany is beautiful too Maybe the landcapes aren't as diverse as New Zealand ,but still beautiful

[@oysterhunter276]

Mela N funny to hear you say that, cos I think Germany is way more beautiful :) ofc both are lovely

[@sushiroll2909]

Yeah but head down to hamilton Auckland and that and it is terribly populated. In Cambridge the houses cost around a million dollars. And the trucks here pollute the air real bad

[@mahmoudal-fiky2249]

Hey Dani, Thank you for the very informative video. I'm from Egypt and I've been doing some online research on moving to NZ when I came across your video. it's great that in one video you've managed to touch on many of the main aspects as well as the small details that shapes one's life in NZ :)

[@paittenbishop8949]

Hey please don't move to New Zealand's New Zealand is overcrowded and the average household cost 1 million dollars that is because people from overseas are moving here and it's such a small country too and everybody is competing with everybody and that's a massive problem so you would be doing us a great favour not moving here.

[@georgekaa4888]

Hi Mahmoud am maori in NZ kia ora (Hello) mate disregard comments from those idiots. Your country is rich in history and your customs and beliefs. It would be an honor to meet someone from your country here in NZ. Kia Kaha (Be Strong)

[@gf2346]

Hey so my family is thinking about moving to NZ. The only thing is, I really want to know what the schools are like and what the students are like over there.

[@deen4308]

Planning on working in NZ with a working holiday visa! It's great that people are welcoming there Young boy comin from Tokyo, Japan

[@DaniWatt]

That would be awesome I would totally recommend doing that! Wow i'd love to visit Tokyo someday it looks amazing :)

[@theblonderthanthou]

As a New Zealander, I can agree with everything she's said. Great information :)

[@leok2952]

I’m from Germany and I was an exchange student in New Zealand last year and since then I’ve been in love with your country ever since! I’m gonna go for a travel around the country after graduating and I’d love to move there after finishing Uni or when I’m older! I’m gonna pursue an art degree and would love to start my magazine one day.. :)

[@mollygrace07]

I'm from New Zealand and live in nz and nz is the best and most beautiful place

[@RGC198]

Hi Dani, nice to meet you too. I have just found your video channel and I am subscribing. I live in Melbourne Australia, but my mum was born in Palmerston North. My favourite New Zealand city is Wellington. I visited New Zealand on holidays five times during the 1970's, though mostly the North Island, with the exception of day trips to Picton and Christchurch. I got slightly hurt in New Zealand back in 1970, when I accidentally sat in a gorse bush!!! Ouch!! LOL. Thanks for sharing an excellent video. All the very best. Robert.

[@yarno_the_irondad9685]

Thanks Dani for all the tips. I'm from the Netherlands and currently living in Switzerland, but might move to New Zealand. Good to have some pros and cons summed up. Keep up the good work! Kind regards

[@BTurner6]

My question is, So I work in water distribution/ treatment, how are jobs like that in New Zealand ? Also, are government jobs hard for foreigners to get?

[@charlsief]

I'll be going to New Zealand for eight weeks for an internship and I could not be more excited!

[@baabybee1]

Shall do mine next year ! Can't wait really !!!

[@eatyourvegitablespt.262]

Charlsie Fowler I really really like your profile picture

[@rockerchick4368]

SugarBug , She got me with Led ZEPPELIN!!!

[@georgianarace-fox6997]

Charlsie Fowler try 2 years 😔😔 I'm terrified of spiders

[@cheytrevino]

Charlsie Fowler what internship??

[@litravis]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR THIS!!! My wife and I would LOVE to move out of the USA, and it sounds like New Zealand is the ideal place for us.

[@jingzhou4267]

Hi I have been to NZ four years ago and I would say it is one of the most beautiful places in the world! May I ask what your background music is? I have been watching your videos so many times but every time I am always interested in your music!

[@mathias7777777777777]

Hi Dani,,, I really love your videos. It's been three years since you posted this video. Are you planning maybe on making more videos. I hope so because you are very lovely and natural and very informative.

[@dylanrambow2704]

Hi, Dani. I am indeed an American who's been tossing around the idea of moving to New Zealand (I'm from near Chicago). I wanted to ask about health care in New Zealand. I understand from Wikipedia that the country has a sort of mix of private and public systems. Are most New Zealanders generally happy with that system? What is there to know about health care in NZ apart from what's on Wikipedia?

[@DaniWatt]

Hey Dylan, that's awesome I love Chicago! We have a great health care system here in NZ. I'm no expert but I could suggest going onto the ministry health website to find out more. :)

[@dylanrambow2704]

Good idea. Thanks.

[@campodetrigo1]

No, most NZers are not happy with the system! As an American coming here you will need a 2 year visa to qualify for health care. If shorter than that you will need private insurance. Private is the way to go as you will be seen in a timely manner and the specialists will love you because your insurance company pays up front. There is a shortage of GPs in the country so it is hard to get on with a regular clinic. Visits to the GP will generally be cheaper than any co-pay that you have in the US though so... if you don't mind a 4 month wait to see a specialist, things are good with the private system. Medications are subsidized though which is great as you don't have to be rich to afford prescription medications.

[@LaraLandX]

I'll respectfully disagree sir. I'm a Kiwi living here all my life. We do have waiting lists for some things, but if it's life threatening (like a heart attack) you'll be seen immediately and get excellent treatment. Even for things you have to wait for in my life I've been looked after well. Some of the best maternity care too. I do not waste my money on insurance, my taxes pay for my health care and for my family.

[@LaraLandX]

we have a public system funded by taxes that will be okay for most issues. it's worked fine for me so far in my life, including having a child and raising a family.

[@lilyyang6417]

I'm from North Carolina! I'm studying abroad at the University of Canterbury in NZ this spring! I'm super excited(:

[@ocearn9047]

Lily Yang im attending UC next year! we kiwis welcome you 🤙🏼✌🏼

[@chloeg3049]

I'm from Christchurch! You'll love it here! (:

[@hesgotamotor8288]

You guna have a experience lol

[@PauloFerreira-wp2it]

I love NZ and the KIWI people. Greetings from Brazil

[@dennisfoster5910]

+Dark Justice just another well adjusted Kiwi!

[@sphenoidjjj]

@Dark Justice is it really that bad? Cant be as bad as the UK?

[@maddyandlila8620]

prab singh no it is not

[@williamsole2247]

We are kiwis not the kiwi people

[@TaigaManefellow]

Hi Paulo, I'm Brasiliero too. but i'm in Auckland now. i adopted English so freakin' well. To you, I will say good choice cause you're gonna love it here in NZ. You'll be alright. promise. I know you'll have lots of questions in mind so what i wish for you is not to stop researching about the place

[@namitsarode2788]

Hi, I liked the video you talking about general idea about NZ is, can you make a specific video about IT market and jobs for immigrants coming from the US or another countries road to a long term stay. Thanks.

[@DaniWatt]

Hello, I cannot make a video about the IT market as I don't know anything about it in NZ. But I can make an in depth video about the process of moving to NZ from another country. Keep an eye out for it! :)

[@namitsarode2788]

@@DaniWatt sounds good will wait for it. Thanks

[@graceababan]

Thanks for this Dani! I have a strong feeling I'll be migrating to NZ and live there for the rest of my life. This video got me even more excited.

[@JohnJuan2129]

I really like how New Zealand is, can't wait to visit one day !! greetings from NYC

[@Laura-uv3cp]

Wow awesome, want to trade places? I'd love to go to NYC

[@JohnJuan2129]

Laura hey there, NYC is almost the opposite of what NZ is. long work hours, people in a hurry pushing and shoving but it is a great city to visits at least once to see all the sights. oh and the variety of food here is great. cheers

[@JohnJuan2129]

Isaac Tearii hey Issac

[@CatloverAwesome]

John L. I'm from New Zealand and I love it to I think NYC is pretty cool to

[@that_mo4554]

Ya nz is great lived hear my whole life and I love it! If you do come just get used to seeing a whooole bunch of sheep and cows :P

[@smb3619]

Im from England and my parents are looking to move me and my my younger sister and brother to either New Zealand or Australia in the the next few years. Any tips? Australia or New Zealand?

[@georgekaa4888]

guess it depends on whether you want to sound like an Aussie or a Kiwi....

[@GARDENFREAK891]

and they beat us on stealing our stuff XD

[@robharris5467]

@mtuckster you are comparing a continental climate with oceanic.

[@pacerdave7838]

That's funny. @@isaakvandaalen3899

[@SS-fo9hf]

@mtuckster wrong. Auckland actually has a slightly higher average year round temperature than Melbourne. One or two 38C+ days in summer doesnt compensate for the colder winters they get.

[@fattui]

cons: terrible paying work, less work opportunity and stuff is more expensive. Pros: awesome culture, amazing nature and cool people (I have lived mainly in New Zealand and now I live in Australia)

[@georgianarace-fox6997]

Eden Stocker cons: spiders

[@kylemcdonald74]

Eden Stocker there's a lot of work

[@Kiwi19927]

I couldn't agree more.....

[@olefella7561]

Speaking of which why did Anglo pirates, some 20,000 miles away from jolly old England, sailed half way around the world and occupied in late 18th century? Why didn't they occupy beautiful fertile Iceland, right above them just a short distant away, with hardly any people there? This doesn't make sense at all. blog.chinadaily.com.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=711807

[@olefella7561]

Why is Australia, a giant bountiful resourceful continent in Asia-Pacific region, only a few hundred miles away from South-East Asia had no Asian-Pacific Islanders historically inhabiting when Anglo pirates, some 20,000 miles away from jolly old England, sailed half way around the world and occupied in late 18th century? [Why didn't they occupy beautiful fertile Iceland, right above them just a short distant away, with hardly any people there?!] This doesn't make sense, since Asian-Pacific Islanders originally had been inhabiting in Pacific as far away islands as Guam, Tonga, New Zealand, Tahiti, Fiji & Hawaii! blog.chinadaily.com.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=711807

[@spoofy76ya38]

I'm moving from the U.S. to Wellington in February next year and really appreciated the information! You said you live in Wellington right? Could you maybe do a pros and cons video for the city? Keep up the good work!

[@Boritzzz]

Moving from Denmark (Europe) to Christchurch in about 2 months time! Can't wait! :) Great video

[@patrickjohnson5469]

I'm from canada, thinking of going to NZ for 2 years for graduate school!! what do you think of auckland?

[@geekmichael]

Patrick Johnson I heard that many people leave NZ and go to Canada

[@controllersz422]

Lots people leaving because the government getting strict on immigrant trying to get permanent residency, (mostly Asian).so to be Canadian that is not going to affect you coming to NZ study.

[@kingcountrykiwi7429]

That's because we are both Commonwealth countries. Be less strict than America and more affordable than UK.

[@ryanjared4263]

ignore him, if you want to see new zealand the south island all the way, it's beautiful :)

[@thelux8539]

Patrick Johnson I live in Auckland. Yeah it's not too bad but I mean it can be annoying wearing uniform to school and running out of things to do I guess. It's a pretty social place and NZ's population is pretty small so a lot of people know each other, and there aren't many dangerous animals tbh

[@DSTimelapseHD]

Fascinating. I'm a Brit who lives in the US (Florida to be exact). The main differences are: -The weather: Very long, hot summers and warm winters in FL. Much better than the never ending cloudiness of the UK. -Education: The system is COMPLETELY different. There's too much to explain here, but basically, the US system focus on breadth instead of depth. School finishes at 18 instead of 16, sixth form doesn't exist, and one has to do general education subjects (such as maths and english)at uni. -The people: people over here are very open and helpful, especially when talking about customer service. In England, people are wayyy more reserved. -The infastructure: Down here in FL, everything is very spread out. You NEED a car to get anywhere, especially in the summer.

[@lewisovhebn]

Hello! I am also a Brit. Desperate to get a visa so I can live and work in the USA. May I ask what kind of visa you have? As it seems I'm not eligible for any of them =[ Many Thanks

[@DSTimelapseHD]

I was born in the US when my parents lived here before, so I didn't have to worry about visas. Sorry to be useless :/

[@deniseg-hill1730]

Lewis Ingram Why don't you ask the American Embassy, they have an enquiry section.

[@lewisovhebn]

Denise G- Hill I will do, thanks!

[@yaritza7535]

Yes we do... I'm Floridian too, Melbourne to be exact. Driving is essential here. And we do have all kinds of people from everywhere. But this state needs more places to go like more museums, we got beaches though, the best of them. I have never seen snow so I have no idea about The subject, but I'm glad you staying positive from UK to Florida is a Change because everybody want to live in NY,Cali, places like that. 🤣

[@fearnot7500]

Thank you very much for this helpful video!At the moment I am looking for the cheapest way to send stuffs from US to NZ for small size moving.Would you recommend USPS?

[@DaniWatt]

USPS is pretty good :) I personally like fedex for overseas parcels.

[@emilyhaase439]

Hi just found your channel! I’m from Germany but currently in New Zealand! I really really love this country. At first I wasn’t sure if I ever could like this country but I really felt in love with New Zealand and I don’t wanna leave it. I will come back some time and I’m also thinking about living here for a bit. Nice channel btw ;))

[@iloveyou281000]

Hey Dani please make a video on how to move to New zealand, i am very interested in coming there

[@jdhjimbo]

Likewise, I am also interested, as I have long understood it is very hard to become a citizen of NZ. You can be welcomed as a visitor for 90 days, maybe 6 months, but then you have to leave unless you own some NZ real estate or have some job/business that is deemed cannot be done by a native Kiwi. Also would like more commentary on the basic costs of living in NZ vs. USA or elsewhere. I cannot believe it would be double what it costs to live monthly in the USA.

[@KIRV_Z02]

It's awesome in NZ it's great mate

[@scbr4889]

I lost my shoes when the second day I arrived in New Zealand

[@DaniWatt]

I just saw this comment and for some reason it made me laugh so much haha

[@scbr4889]

Dani Watt my landlord stole my shoes.....

[@adamm3410]

Unwanted Jason I lost some brain cells reading that horrid sentence.

[@scbr4889]

Adam M I feel sorry that my words hurt your feelings so much, maybe take some pills would fix your vulnerable brain cells? Maybe I should say "my landlord was a great person with caring personalities who just wanted to recycle my shoes?" Lmfao...I mean not only shoes were lost stolen also the trust of leaving my personal belongings with an unlocked door was easily broken, wasn't it sad or just a creepy landlord tried to make New Zealand look bad in this particular video?

[@isaakvandaalen3899]

@@scbr4889 Obviously people will be people. There are assholes no matter where you are, even New Zealand. I like to think kiwis are in general quite nice and accepting, but certainly there are unfortunate exceptions.

[@jennifer4312]

Watching from Canada, and I'm thinking one day I might move to NZ

[@Carla-fp7zg]

I've always imagined Canada to be a great place. What're your motivations/reasons to move to NZ?

[@raulcruzv]

Very comprehensive list, thanks much about it. Me and my family we are thinking of moving to NZ for a while and we are wondering about the best way to achieve it. How to apply to multiple visa types for my family, all of them at the same time? or first one and then the others. Any comment will be highly appreciated.

[@Castkett4ever]

do you really "break into" a place, if that place wasn't locked in the first place,though?

[@Alskdoenfkemfnek]

Having lived in the UK (3 yrs) and USA (1 yr) I can say the quality of life in NZ is far superior. It's really not that expensive compared to London and San Francisco. The wages are lower but in my field the work/life balance is better and colleagues are so much more supportive. Side note, very strange to hear the Kiwi accent having been away for ages :o

[@vkid_serious187]

Pro tip : Some South & East Auckland Suburbs crime rate are high, make sure your car is always locked and take every thing on you like phones, wallet etc, and at least parked in open areas where people can see your car but other than that don't judge every Polynesian or what ever culture by their looks or how they wear, everyone has different mind sets & its usually friendly on how you approach.

[@temperateortropical161]

KIDChronic : East Auckland is the suburbs along Tamaki Drive. South-East Auckland is the suburbs of Howick, Botany, etc. Isn't it West Auckland that has a reputation for "creative acquisition"?

[@vkid_serious187]

South = Otara, Flatbush, Papatoetoe, Mangere etc & East = Glen Innes, Panmure, Mt Wellington, Orakei etc West Auckland doesn't have that much crime rate, & North.......... North just stays as North EDIT* I grew up on both side and have seen worse on both sides

[@angelaiono5019]

Lots To Learn I'm from south, but my house and car is always left unlocked.

[@dukebubblebutt3671]

Mission bay is the best suburb in Auckland :)

[@osullibr]

Hamilton, New Zealand. Great city, awesome country. Especially the healthcare...

[@MrShaun1414]

To many sexually transmitted disease's up there thou bruv.

[@TaranakiBoys]

My family and I are currently busy with the moving process to New Zealand, we can't wait to move. We currently live in South Africa. Your video was very informative, thank you!

[@shawnaheffernan1793]

Hi. Thanks for the Vid. I am a nurse looking to work for months in Aukland as that is where my agency has work for me. Id prefer Wellington for its proximity to the South Island and the best skiing. However it seems its easiest to fly from Aukland to Christchurch or Queenstown. Is this true? If your a skier, how do people there ski as much as possible? On a weekly to twice monthly basis. Im from San Francisco which is friendly and diverse. I love live music and fun pubs. So im wondering what the best 3 hospitals are, how rent or let a small affordable studio and how to travel to ski !

[@nathaliehelo5790]

Wonderful Dani! Thank you for the useful info, i'd love to go to NZ indeed!

[@welovetotravel_nz1007]

Hi Nathalie, Yes must visit country..🙂

[@bellathorn4894]

I am from Lebanon and I'm checking NZ as well as Korea and Japan as possible choices for me to live in so this was really helpful thanx!

[@GARDENFREAK891]

one of the bros is from Lebanon

[@klarafruhaufova9449]

Hi from Czech Republic. I really want to move to NZ in a few years, that's so beautiful country. ❤ You are lucky to live there.

[@temperateortropical161]

Klára Frühaufová : Look up the job categories that are given preference to migrate; it's all on the Immigration Dept. website.

[@beyondthelol]

Can we swap places? haha

[@paittenbishop8949]

Klára Frühaufová hey girl you would be doing us a massive favour not moving to New Zealand's this place is so overcrowded that the average household cost 1 million dollars because we have to compete with people overseas. This country is way too small for everybody to come live in

[@TzeiEm]

Just out of curiosity, what is an average or normal wage in NZ and how much is average rent? In Finland average wage is around €3000 before taxes and €2000 after taxes. Rents are usually between 500 and 1000 euros depending on how big of a city you live in. So basically I want to know how much you have money for other stuff after paying your rent, in average of course :)

[@marta-fu9dw]

what about the studies? how is it organized and what do you need to work? Thanks

[@mathewrichards7309]

Moveing to new Zealand from South Africa because our political situation isn't good and doesn't have a good future for young people.

[@simanthaferreira2095]

Mathew plays did you move

[@allistairwillenberg8574]

I moved in 2000 from Cpt, i could never move back

[@curiousone6435]

I'm sick of the U.S. Getting worse every day. We have no true community in our country anymore. It's sad.

[@86samsky]

Shame id love to live SA but like you said

[@viiperbiite]

Mathew Richards And you think New Zealand does?

[@sethn5217]

From Australia, grew up in New South Wales. Really interested in the Queenstown area maybe Frankton, I'm dreading the cost though. Thankfully I'm eligible for citizenship

[@DaniWatt]

Queenstown is so beautiful!! It would be amazing to live there minus the cost!!

[@ryanjared4263]

you live in NSW im guessing the cost would be similar if you live near sydney.

[@sethn5217]

RYAN JARED Oh god, I'd never live near that cesspit XD

[@laura-katehenderson6246]

Nooo! don't choose queenstown! its sooo expensive and there are so many other places that are only a 2 hour drive to there for a wee get away or whatever like good old Dunedin, but my best friend lives in Queenstown and dreads it. Hope I helped :)

[@MagicVato]

I was born and raised in New Zealand but work brought me to the UK in 2006 and I’ve lived in England ever since. Love this video makes me homesick😢

[@MagicVato]

tekryn You and your mum will love it there. I’m from the North Island a place called Auckland. I hope it all works out and you enjoy your time in “The Land Of The Long White Cloud”🇳🇿🙌🏽

[@jamjinn786]

Stay where you are...its has became a socialist hellhole, well...wait the UK too - oh yore fcuked man!

[@chuyindmx7600]

Hi! I'm watching for Mexico, and I enjoyed your video a lot! I've dreamed of visiting New Zealand and maybe move there for some time, and now I'm even more keen on going there some time! It all looks very beautiful indeed. Oh by the way I love your accent :) I love some kiwi bands, like Ladyhawke and Yumi Zouma.

[@dude968182003]

Hey Dani! What's the public transit like in Wellington? And yes I would love a tips video on visas or immigration thanks!

[@dude968182003]

Oh and is having two dogs in Wellington an issue?

[@noeldoe7295]

Could you do a video on immigrating with a criminal record and how difficult it could potentially be? I ask this because other countries are really strict but others not so much

[@DaniWatt]

I don't know enough about this topic sorry!

[@CLBurns52]

I’m from the US, but have been living in Wellington for about a year! Love this place! Couldn’t agree more with your list

[@karenpeterman2016]

Any suggestions on how to move to New Zealand

[@CLBurns52]

​@@karenpeterman2016 Look into getting a Working Holiday Visa - it's a good place to start and is pretty cheap. I don't know if they're available at the moment with Covid restrictions though!

[@karenpeterman2016]

@@CLBurns52 thank you

[@chrisschwartz9601]

How easy is it for US retirees to permanent,y move to New Zealand. The US has become a very scary place.

[@kyabenham766]

I am from Australia 🇦🇺 but I live in New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@hesgotamotor8288]

Go away.lol

[@jonfbernardo]

We're from Toronto, Canada and contemplating a move to New Zealand. Any tips?

[@Mr.Titan322]

Great video thanks for the information, im in the US and i would like to visit NZ next year and possibly move how hard is it to find a job in my field and whats the most economic way to stay for about a week? Thanks in advance

[@BethCoppard15]

I'm from England and am hopefully going to work in NZ for a year, no idea where I want to live yet, was considering Auckland or Christchurch!

[@DaniWatt]

Awesome! Both places would be good. Auckland will have more opportunities job wise but being in Christchurch would be pretty cool as it'd be much easier to explore and road trip the south island which is the most beautiful part of NZ! Good luck :)

[@BethCoppard15]

How does Christchurch differ from Wellington? Which one would you recommend? Thanks for replying!

[@Laura-uv3cp]

Christchurch is a lot closer to farmland, but does have the city. I go down to Christchurch quite often but I'm not too sure what the job opportunities are like. I live in Wellington, I can tell you that its more of a city than Christchurch, we have a museum (been there so many times, could be interesting for you), good walks, its not hot but can have nice weather. Finding a job really depends on if you want a casual job or one you're qualified for. Sorry this probably wasn't helpful, but I like Wellington

[@waelfaraj6705]

Laura Everywhere in the world , effort and patience is needed to find a job. I know a person who moved to Canada and has spent few months training and searching for a job before he was employed despite having a certificate but a foreign French certificate. Opportunities are found almost everywhere but you have to like the place where you want to live to be able to get accustomed.

[@edwardbest2497]

Laura I

[@dukebubblebutt3671]

In Auckland you can accidentally meet Xena the warrior princess :)

[@hesgotamotor8288]

On the corner of k road

[@iamdeenotyou]

10 mins to the beach and 30 mins to the mountain?? The only place I can think of is Taranaki?? Ya?? (Patea is my home town)

[@iamdeenotyou]

Although I'm living in Auckland

[@DaniWatt]

Yes you guessed correctly! I'm from New Plymouth 😄

[@iamdeenotyou]

There is no where else in the country like it! Dad lives in Fitzroy. 60 years old ande still surfs everyday!

[@elviafitriany9721]

Hello, nice to see your video. So informative news about new zealand. I'm Via from Indonesia. Do you know what the regulation if I start to do bussiness in New Zealand? Because, in a few months future I'll live in New Zealand. Is the New Zealand goverment supporting to International people to do bussiness there?

[@DeathTheTherian666]

Also, do you know if office jobs are in high demand there as my mother has experience in that field

[@aumlan]

I think NZ is a great country, just too seismically unstable.

[@jchung5066]

What do u mean by seismically unstable?

[@mahdicollo4629]

@@jchung5066 he means earthquakes

[@JackHa]

@@jchung5066 seismically unstable = Earthquakes , Volcano . Tsunami ...etc. anything causing by earth surface crashing each other

[@boomertuxx]

some parts of the country aren't earthquake prone.

[@lylecosmopolite]

I emigrated from the USA to New Zealand in 1992, and expect to end my life there. Kiwis are more like North Americans than they appreciate. Californians have told me that New Zealand reminds them of what California was like 50-60 years ago, and I tend to agree. New Zealand is an honest democracy, and a multi-racial society relatively free of identity politics. Behind closed doors, the two major parties are quite pragmatic in their orientation. New Zealand is a very low key ally of the USA, so low key that much of the world treats New Zealanders as citizens of a non-aligned nation. The public sector is relatively free of corruption, but is vulnerable to pressure from business interests, as is the case everywhere else. Problems: * In 2016, New Zealand's GDP per capita, restated in US$, was only 69% of the comparable value for the USA, and the lowest among the 6 first world English speaking countries; * Housing in the main cities, and in the more desirable rural towns, is quite dear. In much of the USA, housing is quite inexpensive; * Many jobs do not pay very well; * A diversified portfolio requires investing in Australian and American securities. The resulting exchange risk cannot be avoided; * The income tax is quite simple, esp. if one is not a business owner and owns no foreign securities. If you don't have children under 18, the income tax is also harsh, with income taxed from the first dollar. * The tax treatment of foreign equities and unit trusts is especially harsh. If you own a house in New Zealand, or rent one year-round, you will owe some income tax if you live in New Zealand more than 6 weeks out of the tax year; * It is not unusual in New Zealand for people to hold management positions not because they are competent, but because they were the least bad of a very weak bunch of applicants, or were the only applicant; * The system of socialised medicine does not cover many state of the art treatments, and rations access to the treatments that system does offer, via waiting lists. Immediate access to quality health care requires private health insurance

[@susanholl5994]

Thank you for this detailed list. Lots of good information.

[@wombatpandaa9774]

This is all very good to know. I'll have to look into some of these statistics, as I imagine many of them have changed in the past 2 years, but it's a good start and has me asking questions

[@hesgotamotor8288]

Einstein has spoken

[@lylecosmopolite]

@@hesgotamotor8288 ...

[@hesgotamotor8288]

@@lylecosmopolite try face palm lol, I'm a heavy weight boxer from south Auckland, a muscle bound freak come at me fool

[@parkchimchim3730]

OMG U R SO RIGHT ABOUT EVERYONE KNOWING EACH OTHER HAHAHAHAHA THAT ONE GOT ME😂😩😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@DaniWatt]

Ikr!! You can't get away from it 😂

[@parkchimchim3730]

Bless xx😂

[@JohnSmith-ty6df]

Faith Pillissi hard to start a new life

[@caza00caza]

Yeah when I was in Greece there was a guy I met who lived on the same road I grew up on in NZ.

[@mickemike2148]

I have always wondered if you guys call the local warm period of the year summer? Cheers from Sweden! Edit: I got my answer later on in this clip. Thanks!

[@arthurwanderstheworld]

thanks for the video i have a good overall overview of New Zealand now. i'm from Belgium and i'm planning to move to New Zealand i'm just wondering if i can use my diploma in International business over there and if you have to have a certain amount of money on your bank account before moving to New Zealand. i'm gonna ask the embassy tomorrow.

[@christmasisawesome9348]

Im from Thailand. Finished HS from Singapore. Deciding whether to move to AUS or New zealand.. hmmm

[@cameronleaana1153]

Christmas Is Awesomeness try oz because they have better opportunities but I'm telling you we got a better lifestyle NZ so auz if you want to make alot of money fast but NZ for good living

[@Andrew102]

By the way I live in New Zealand and it is definitely not that safe as you think. Dairy robberies are running rampant also we have had lots of people who have had cars broken into I know and happened to me once or friends have been pick-pocketed.

[@THISISMEYOable]

From tf who

[@sushiroll2909]

Yeah. Alot of dodgy people round here. Constant bells telling us accidents have gone on. In the last month at least three ram raids I have passed. Dangerous bulls all over the farm. But quite a bit safer than other countries still

[@jacquesd2663]

You call that crime? wow then NZ would be a breeze coming from South Africa

[@GARDENFREAK891]

nah its in areas like mine ghee the hori as places

[@bananamusicclub]

Roelinn Joubert - move to Scotland or Wales they're safe and friendly

[@Stifflers__Muum]

nice video , thx 4 the upload i am from germany : )

[@krishnendhuchakra6358]

how about career opportunities for international students there particularly engineers ?

[@Stifflers__Muum]

y aviable

[@krishnendhuchakra6358]

i am sorry i didnot understand

[@feki1265]

Same ;)

[@LaraLandX]

not gonna lie, it'd be hard to break into the NZ workforce. they tend to want Kiwi experience... try to get something before you come would be my advice. we have plenty of taxi drivers here with degrees :-(

[@maecadayona7233]

Thank you for the video. I'm excited for my family to thrive in your beautiful country.❤

[@LadyRaynbeau]

Hello Dani, I am looking into relocating from the US to New Zealand. I am a certified reiki master and am starting an in home pet sitting service. Do you feel these would be beneficial for the people of New Zealand? Also what areas are closest to very green rolling mountains & the ocean? Are these areas well populated? If I found property can I build a tiny home? Can i garden and have chickens etc? Sorry for all the questions!

[@dantemon6952]

Yes u can be self sufficient here live off the land stuff build on your land with building consents of course .

[@felicia1688]

I'm from Finland and I would love to move to New Zealand 😍

[@hesgotamotor8288]

Come, move to tekuiti

[@tregidganewzealand3290]

Im a born and bred kiwi for many generations, I love our country and most of the people in it. living in the north im into outdoor activities as both coasts are close with native bush and farmland in beween, what i don't like or are worried about is our rapid expanding population rate as we are building more and more polution is generated. our native animals flora and fauna are very fragile as NZ has no native land mammals and all mammals here today are introduced and can quicky become pest species as for thousands of years New Zealands segrigation from other animals means our natives have no defence against these new species. For example the trees are very slow growing and cant heal quickly meaning a simple deer or goat scratching on a plant can cause it to rot, killing the plant that may be1000s of years old, the habbitat it was for others and will take just as long to come back. Kauri roots can be effected just by walking to close to the tree and toheroa shellfish are killed accidentally every day by the thousands simply by driving on the beaches by people un-awares.I love to share and show off our country to visitors, but please, please respect it and follow the given rules for the health and safety of yourselves and the country.Our land of the long white cloud is getting sicker every day as the green changes grey and the crisp untamed and untouched air is being replaced with smog.I persoally believe it is already to late and one day NZ will just be a massive bustle of people and their businesses fighting and trying to control the economy for the riches of personal gains and power like many other countries today.Let's look after the few raw pockets of natural, unruled land and life so at least some others have a chance to witness her amazing beauty matched by none as Aotearoa is a class of its own and the unique beauty can't be witnessed anywhere else known to man.

[@LaraLandX]

I completely agree. I'm in Northland too. The population growth I've seen in my lifetime is huge, it's doubled. And I do conservation work with Kiwi, and I know how fragile they are :-(

[@bobcat7456]

I'm from Samoa but I came to nz when I was 3

[@hesgotamotor8288]

Bugger, lol

[@karenpeterman2016]

My daughter and I wanting to move to New Zealand Zealand but do not know where to start. Also I am 62 and in the process of retiring. I can work part time. Any help appreciated.

[@maryweeks9474]

Thanks for all the great info. My husband and I plan on visiting New Zealand and seeing if we would like to stay!! From Washington State, USA

[@paittenbishop8949]

Mary Weeks hey girl you would be doing New Zealand a massive favour by not moving here because Kiwis are competing with so many people moving here from overseas the average household has gone upto a million dollars. New Zealand is just way too small to support everybody please don't move here please

[@maxkotenko3371]

Hi all I'm from Kazakhstan)) Does anybody know where is it? I bet not much. So anyway thanks for the videos. Take care

[@jamessuhr9667]

Yes we do.They teach geography at New Zealand Schools.And we grow Apples !

[@juanvalenzuela1418]

Central Asia and it has had the same president for more than 25 years ( A dictatorship)

[@jamyjansen5614]

I know! It lies in central asia below russia. Greatings from the Netherlands

[@sushiroll2909]

Heard of it

[@davidwoodhead9954]

42s173e

[@rashindermann1440]

hope you have Marijuana. Canada has legalized weed in July 2018 I need my weed

[@DaniWatt]

You shouldn't have too much of a problem my friend 😂

[@elizagoodytwoshoes8348]

Stay in Canada, P is the most popular drug of choice, synthetic weed is easier to obtain than the real stuff. NZ is behind the 8 ball as far as legalising weed so don't come here if you're looking for weed paradise. NZ is gods zone so you actually can get a natural high from living life in a laid back paradise that is NZ, no need to self medicate👍

[@basedt8415]

From MN, USA. One day I shall explore New Zealand 🙌🤗😍

[@dragonmaster8998]

One day you shall😂

[@basedt8415]

@@dragonmaster8998 yes indeed.

[@dallasmanthie9310]

I'm from MN as well and actually thinking about moving there soon!!

[@ayushanand92]

Awesome info...... I'm from India, planning to come to New Zealand. Can you suggest some good film schools. Also what lifestyle you people have and how accepting.

[@anna-kajsaschippers4547]

Thanks for a greta video, just 3 question! How is the surf? And how is public transport? And are there a lot o students? Thanks again! :D

[@arielpablo1516]

I'm from Batangas, Philippines

[@chvckelvmbaringnetwork5286]

ala eh?

[@TheZzzleep...]

I think New Zealand has a real long term problem though in that it has such a good reputation it may get overwhelmed with people wanting to move there. For a large country like mine it is not as big of a problem but for a rather small island country it could be. Also, foreigners even from non-English speaking countries can commonly speak English so tend to favor relocating to English speaking countries.

[@fatalxdecaay2817]

Well I mean there was a case where that happened, I mean people wanted to move here from US but that was like a couple of years ago when Trump won the elections and so like it was said that a crap load of people from the US wanted to move here. I know it's not the best example but it's on a similar context. Although certain laws and stuff being passed down means that might not happen so much....

[@dennisfoster5910]

NZ is similar in land mass to the UK or Japan. plenty of room!

[@sushiroll2909]

In Cambridge houses cost around a million dollars

[@sushiroll2909]

Dennis foster do you even love in new zealand? Houses where I am are inches apart

[@sushiroll2909]

All you see is the land that we can't live in. The bushes and forest aren't able to be lived in. And we've got active volcanoes too

[@albertviljoen9606]

In the process of immigrating from South Africa. Thanks for the Video.

[@ManUtdReactionRoom]

Hi Dani I would like to know about the current situation of New Zealand. As I'm planning to do a PG course in New Zealand..but I would like to know about the further progress in terms of jobs, chances of getting a pr

[@kennygovender2959]

Hi Thanks for the great info. I am keen on moving to New Zealand. How do i get started? What are the immigration department details, etc

[@williamsole2247]

Yesssssssss new Zealand finally a video that is not is USA I love nz it is amazing

[@ph11p3540]

Watching this from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I love visiting the other countries of the British Commonwealth, Western Europe and US but peronally there is no place like my Canada. Love the winters.

[@trevorjessen3613]

I was born in nz left at 19 lived in Auckland little suburb called oranga have lived in oz for forty years both are great countries good on ya your a proud kiwi

[@hideyable]

I agree that Canada is an amazing country but it's not as enjoyable to live there in winter.

[@Oliver8111]

I hate winter

[@ivanthecommunist275]

The ping is awful. 300 ms to Europe.

[@thedarkside0007]

ohhh now thats a big problem

[@rllyretardedfly3948]

Can relate.

[@ElectricityTaster]

Servers full of Chinese rich kids that can use a vpn.

[@cranberryjuice.3635]

mtuckster my ass it does. Where you get that full of shit info from

[@annalashbrook5780]

From the United States in Michigan! I’m getting a work visa for a year. do you have any recommendations of where I should I end up?? I love the mountains and hiking trails

[@hojunyang]

You mentioned you started a couple of small businesses. Do you mind sharing what field were those businesses in? Thanks for the informative video Dani!

[@BruizerTC]

#KiwiKid. I am a Kiwi WHOO HOO, like if you are a kiwi as well

[@zeelowsguys]

Go kiwis, from a kiwi traveling in Europe...theres no place like home 😀

[@aylarobinson2888]

I'm from New Zealand

[@aylarobinson2888]

Hansell Barros why???

[@itsquix1111]

Aye aye. Yass. Same

[@aylarobinson2888]

Arriaga Two yip

[@ivydol]

Ayla Robinson Same!

[@hansellbarros]

Ayla Robinson, to talk.

[@elizabethfogarty9175]

I love my home country it’s New Zealand 🇳🇿 😁😁😋

[@6743aman]

Hi dear

[@massimom9685]

Hey Dani, thanks for the informative video about New Zealand. My spouse and I are from the Great White North and looking to potentially move to New Zealand. Thanks again!

[@colingreen3921]

What are the opportunities for homesteading or fishing and farming?