Took a 50% pay cut when moving to New Zealand...here her story!

[@HannibalLekta-qg2ip]

Makes me proud to be a Kiwi seeing & hearing stories like this

[@selinabrown4896]

Kristy what a lovely person you are, I think kiwi's love people who are positive, kind and spontaneous and will give it back to you ten fold.

[@mg6296]

As a Latin American living in Auckland, it's refreshing to hear the perspective of an Aussie who chose to live in New Zealand, rather than the other way around. The NZ media focuses so much on the number of Kiwis moving to Australia and how much better life supposedly is over there. . Hearing a different narrative is a welcome change and it makes me think twice before moving to Australia!

[@teawaruaedwards274]

My Maori whanau only in Oz for the money and job opportunities. They say when we have enough? Back home to retire, BUT the kids can stay ti make their money too.

[@johnstirling6597]

I was born and raised in Auckland , left in 1984, lived all around the world but settled in Western Australia. Been back to NZ a few times over the years,(last time in 2017) and I was shocked by the changes in the country since I left. I imagine that it is more pronounced for me due to infrequent visits.

[@gissyb1]

Everyone i know are only in Oz for money They're all miserable and some are stuck there. They miss nz too much

[@gissyb1]

It's really annoying when some one migrated here. Just so they can.love to oz

[@Kiwiamericans]

@@johnstirling6597 tell me some of the changes you've noticed

[@stephenburgess7397]

My dinki-di wife has been happily married to this kiwi here in Howick all these years. She has just returned from helping sick parents in Oz for 3 weeks, couldn't wait to get back "home".

[@lazzj4995]

Laughed so much about the news. As an Aucklander who has worked overseas I cant forget how my HongKong team made it a sport to check the NZ News headlines for a laugh. Every year the arrival of snow and the sheep being cold in the Sth Island makes the headlines as though it has never happened b4.. Definitely not complaining as a Kiwi who has come home

[@barbsmart7373]

It has been so uplifting, listening to you, Christy. I love NZ so much that I would never want to leave. It is so beautiful hearing about all the good things you have liked here. I think Kiwis would really appreciate you a lot. Learning te reo, and enjoying the more important things in life as opposed to financial gain are two things that really suit the Kiwi spirit. Your story about being among Pacific Island people in a church is a most beautiful story. Life is not all about getting the very best, it is more about what you give, and the rest should follow. The Pacific People will havd reallg appreciated you and wanted to give you something beautiful. I feel you are a giver, in the way you are so full of appreciation and take such an interest in Maori culture and Kiwi culture. I have been enthralled by the unceasing positivity and happiness I see in Pacific people and Maori. You touched on what I see as real love that these people understand and put into practise in a way that others of us often don't. Happiness is not much connected with money but what we give. I can't tell you enough, how much I loved listening to you and your appreciation. I was really happy to hear about ANZAC Day, and all your stories.

[@kittyh6584]

This comment made me so happy, thank you

[@Kiwilee275]

It’s great that she learnt how to pronounce Māori words, and to know a lot of words . Love that she loves it here ❤

[@wokesick]

Yeah good one. Its getting insidiously coerced on us.

[@diden3527]

@@wokesick richard cranium

[@richardtuhouhiarekenepehi.600]

What do you mean by the word 'in​siduos' @@wokesick?

[@laskinov]

@@richardtuhouhiarekenepehi.600 coercion, meaning the language is forced upon " them".

[@richardtuhouhiarekenepehi.600]

@@laskinov oh okay. Thank you

[@LynMitchell-q8x]

Thanks guys ,for a home grown kiwi it’s lovely to hear your view of NZ from an outside point of view. We get so complacent at times and forget what we actually do have here in NZ and think it is worse than actually is. 👏

[@kittyh6584]

It’s not perfect of course. And I didn’t intend for my opinion to make it seem that way, but it’s pretty great.

[@Kiwiamericans]

I’m glad you found the video helpful.

[@raeleentoia383]

Best Australian wahine i have enjoyed listening to. Keeps it real! ‘He mihi aroha kia koe’

[@LittleMissKatiePie]

This was such a fun interview to watch! Im a kiwi living in NZ and I love watching you Tara, because I love seeing and hearing an outside perspective on NZ. We are very free and easy here in this wee country. We're not big, we dont have that consumer-based society... we still fix stuff... we happily buy second hand goods... we are really tied to our environment... work/life balance is a serious part of who we are... a BBQ at home is even better than a night out. Heck, we even stand up to our government with peaceful protests and singing/dancing. But when we go offshore, it's a really big wake-up, as its vastly different. We, as kiwis hear about the things, but we have NO idea until we see and experience things ourselves. I was once in a taxi that got hijacked in China, and of course, being a kiwi, I could not understand a thing that was going on. Here, we can pretty much leave our handbags sitting on a park bench and not worry they'll get stolen. If we lose something, someone in the community will find it and post to our community groups to find the owner. It's a deeply caring culture that I'm really proud of. Dont get me wrong... I absolutely adore experiencing other countries/cultures too, but NZ is home. We're very lucky.

[@TainuiaKid1973]

Country Calendar is the best.

[@moziboy75]

Sheep dog trials were on!

[@kittyh6584]

So humbled by all your messages. Thank you!

[@Kiwiamericans]

You're welcome! It's so great to hear from you.

[@judyj782]

Kristy was great.She should start a Ch of her own for NZ

[@rainmnz]

I really want to thank you both for a really enjoyable podcast to watch, was an excellent listen/watch and I had no intention of watching the whole thing but ended up doing that.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Awesome... 👏🏼 glad you enjoyed it

[@evancooper7336]

Kiwi living in Sydney. Hit the nail on the head, Sydney is amazing in your twenties and early thirties. Nz fantastic when you're ready to settle down.

[@kittyh6584]

And both are great! I didn’t mean to suggest otherwise

[@shannonwaipouri1730]

Awesome chat team welcome to New Zealand sis and hey Tara thank you for being an awesome ambassador for our little country thank you and see u when u and the whanau come back for a holiday lol

[@Kiwiamericans]

So glad you enjoyed it - I need to come back as it is tooo cold here.

[@merryb2893]

On the groceries, You can use Milkrun and get your groceries delivered in around 30 minutes or even Woolworths will do same day delivery in NZ

[@Sydney4680]

As a Kiwi (Christchurch) living in Sydney for over 20 years, + Singapore for 8 years, I LOVED listening to Kitty. I'm about to start doing business in Auckland & Wellington. I work in Fintech too. I have a strong Australian accent now, so I was wondering what the work culture would be like in NZ

[@matthewshivas3414]

Clicked on this expecting to watch the first 10 minutes but watched the whole thing … very interesting story to hear someone from Sydney discuss the cultural differences. You should release more interview-type KZbin’s these are very educational 😁

[@Kiwiamericans]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! I’m always looking for more interesting people to feature!

[@runforrestrun1965]

Ignore the haters Tara. Think your information is quite valuable to those looking at working in NZ and filling the gaps we have here with qualified skilled people

[@Kiwiamericans]

@@runforrestrun1965 thanks... glad you can see what I'm doing.

[@billwilson1320]

Canadians are more like Kiwis than Australians are.

[@amyrivers4093]

I have this opinion as well. Australians are more like Americans.

[@gregnz1]

Universal health care works, Compulsory Accident Insurance, means we have less risk to our income,. Property rates on services, not taxing its value. No tax on lottery wins. NZers have one of the highest travel ratios in the world. Hikers biggest risk is the Weather, not Bears.

[@DanDownunda8888]

It's exactly the same here mate. The most of the world doesn't know what they're missing out on.

[@ockiesimmonds9279]

Brilliant video Tara & Christie. Thanks. Nui te aroha

[@michaelheliotis5279]

New Zealand is to Australia what Canada is to the US, which is why I usually assume anyone with a North American accent in NZ is from Canada, because I feel a typical American would be more attracted to Australia. If they're yelling indoors, though, then it's very obvious they're American. 🤭

[@amyrivers4093]

I agree and in part Australians get insulted by that due to America in general has a bad representation.

[@laskinov]

That scaff joke at Lake Taupo, nearly killed me, choked me up big time on my beer!!!😂😂😂❤

[@kittyh6584]

So glad someone else got a laugh out of it!

[@arkhsm]

Kristy's a hoot !!

[@son-of-a-champ35]

Listening to yall is making me.miss my home Auckland. The casual and laid back vibe you have to grow up there to really appreciate what we have there. You can't just form an opinion just visiting or being annoyed at the traffic 😂 I know a lot of people hates Aux but you gotta know someone that knows the spots From South Aux but luved in the city off Queen st for years bartending and I do miss that busy loud city the different smells and street performers ect. I guess I'm being biased coz I grew up there but I've been to Wellington and I hate Wellington city Worst place out of all the places I've been to lol

[@TheKL105]

Yes your right ladies Kiwis do want to move back after awhile..well not all ! But in my case i do and yes i came to Aus as a young Kiwi early 20s with a bunch of kiwi friends in the mid eighties ! I guess a different generation different world but all the same generally So we had the time of our life in Sydney as you do when your young coming from Wellington where your lucky if you could find a decent night club if any in those days haha ...Chips was the go to club if anyone remembers !? So we all went through that stage of our life which was great especially living in a flat in Bondi which was $90 a week ! 2 bedroom! 5min from the beach! 2min to local pub ! We all managed to get jobs to help each other pay for rent and food it wasn't flash but what more could young people ask for So of course as kiwis we crammed friends in til they found their own place Which everyone eventually did we had a lot of fun got a bit crazy at times but we fondly look back at it as the Bondi days So anyway life happens time moves on as we all move in different directions in life a couple of friends went back home to NZ because they missed it or family reasons and the rest of us stayed making a life here in Aus which your right Kristy its great if you're in your 20s or so So now fast forward to now I would like to go back and its probably because im older now there's nothing to chase anymore except just to chill relax enjoy although I think ive been trying to do that most of my time here but work gets in the way !😊 Well enjoy your time in Aoteroa Kristy And thankyou Tara for the cool interview I will just have to settle for my annual holidays with my Wife and son to NZ for now 🙂

[@AndrewSheldon]

I make NZ work by flying to Philippines or Japan in winter. Winter is miserable, cold, windy, short days,, poorly insulated housing. Sydney? Cold nights for one month (July). Very liveable. Travelling in and out of NZ is a nightmare for scheduling. Domestic flights very expensive in NZ.

[@alexandramcpherson4189]

Kiwi's do get Australian medicare immediately, we don't get social services benefits but you shouldn't be going there to jump on the benefit, but we definitely get medical straight off the plane.

[@brandstefff]

Love Brisbane but miss Aotearoa what a awesome country, my wife is Aussie

[@kylep007]

I am more leaning towards New Zealand after this. I feel more like my values align there more than my home, USA. One question I have is that where would be the most walkable place to live in NZ? One big change I want to make is being less car dependent. In Central Florida where I live, you almost require one. I hear Auckland City Rail Link (CRL) will be operational in little over a year. The US puts so much money in highway expansions, aka induced demand.

[@TainuiaKid1973]

You can walk anywhere in New Zealand, all cities and towns have footpaths (sidewalks).

[@mindtpi]

I think it depends on where you live and how far it is from work - I'd probably look at Wellington if that was high on my priority list

[@leetawhara7103]

Wellington has good public transport

[@wokesick]

New Zealand is the biggest car per person ratio in the world. Its right up there anyway. In New Zealand you need a car.

[@chrisheath5233]

I lived in Wellington for 7 months last year and loved it. I lived 7 minutes walk from work in the city, and walked a lot across the city. I live in Napier which is one of the sunnier regions and another city that is easy to walk around. It still helps to have a car. If you choose Auckland, you definitely need a car.

[@MK-oc4gt]

To me, this woman from across the ditch is just typical of the Aussies I know and love! I love them almost as much as my own Māori people! 😜 They're more like us and I feel comfortable around them because...well...we just get each other! Glad you're here 'sis!'💪 😂

[@s.harrison3699]

Look, New Zealand has its problems for sure. Nowhere is perfect. But my god, New Zealand is a quiet place in a loud world and Kiwis are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. I love this country and will never live anywhere else.

[@HeatherClark-f5b]

I didn't realise that the population of New Zealand is the same as the population of Melbourne and the same as the population of Sydney. No wonder it is such a friendly cute place

[@devilsadvocate2656]

I should say that the "outside of working hours socialising" depends upon what industry you belong to in NZ. Yes its common for office workers not to socialise outside of work although thats not hard & fast. I recently attended two ex Post Office reunions (and skipped a third). This despite severing from them in 1999 after (just short of) 15 years' service. And at 15 years' service, I was the baby of the bunch when I left. For context, the NZ Post Office comprised Banking, Postal & (my own service) Telecoms. We were one of the earlier govt depts formed when NZ was colonised and whole battalions of Post Office men served in the war. Just in my own service, there were Linesman, riggers, cable jointers, payphone specialists, PABX techs, Exchange Techs, radio techs, all manner of faultmen and then there was the ancillary services like stores, tool store, electrical & mechanical, automotive, the list goes on. We were literally a small army. So yes, all areas in NZ have regular gatherings to see old mates, swap "war" stories and remember those that we've lost. Quite different from office workers.

[@Joy-kl6fz]

I pleasantly enjoyed this video

[@jonno6789]

They are just like us kiwis that's why we get on so well with the Canadians

[@tanioraaura1274]

😂 Thank you, Tarra and christie,Good show. when in Aussie do as the Aussies do. When😮 in America. look serious like a Free American.

[@laskinov]

Great vid apart from Taras interjections, i would haved loved to hear her full story without interruptions. And then questions? Anyone agree?

[@Sunshine-m9u]

Perfect little paradise !

[@howlsatdesertmoon9840]

I've had Kiwis roll their eyes when I open my mouth and say 'G'day, ehyagahn? '!

[@Andy_M986]

When I moved to Perth,there were 70K Australians living in NZ, that was in 2010, In 2020 the number rose to 75,810. The number is back down to around 70K again. That taxi driver should at least learn before telling her that.

[@Chris-eq3en]

That is incorrect the Australian increase by average by about 10.000 every census this is the top migrants to NZ As of 2023, the top countries of origin for migrants to New Zealand were: India: 142,900 migrants China: 145,400 migrants England: 208,400 migrants Philippines: 99,300 migrants South Africa: 95,600 migrants Australia: 86,000 migrants

[@Andy_M986]

@Chris-eq3en May as well half the Sth African total,as soon as they get a citizenship, they move to Australia.

[@Chris-eq3en]

@@Andy_M986 They might do but i know plenty of expat South Africans love living in NZ.

[@MK-oc4gt]

@@Chris-eq3en Omg, we need more Aussies here.

[@almiaquinn225]

Kia ora, what a crack up 😁

[@gordowg1wg145]

Everfy country has its issues, and problems, and NZ is no different. However, of late, when discussing anything with friends, we will usually bring up "well, at least we aren't in America" at some point. They're going to find the next decade, or so, to be very tough for the average person, as the orangutan assumes his dictatorship.

[@petermacdonald6377]

Walking bus is used by Adults too, it usually involves a night of drinking 😂

[@joannab1688]

Hi, what does A SCALE teacher mean in NZ?

[@user-ov6gm9to3l]

This was so funny to listen to both perspectives oh so glorious

[@sarausage]

I hope u know that moving to a whole different country doesn’t fox ur problems or make them better every country right now even nz is not in the best way and just because u don’t know about the problems doesn’t mean there aren’t any

[@MK-oc4gt]

Ok Debbie Downer! 🙄

[@francesscott8982]

Btw the further south you go the friendlier the people get 😅❤

[@JohnHollands]

Kitty, our loss. -Sydneysider

[@kittyh6584]

❤

[@peatlejville5392]

Quality over quantity people over possessions that is NZ to me.

[@Kiwiamericans]

Well said

[@michelletewhata7768]

❤❤❤

[@PorpandPinky]

It sounds like Kiwiamericans is finally loving NZ! Haha

[@AWSgraphics]

nothing wrong with Hamilton. we have an um... and one of those arrrrr. sometimes we get....

[@kittyh6584]

Sorry this made me feel terrible. I didn’t mean to disparage Hamilton, I actually really like it there. But just didn’t want to settle there

[@JamesCorry-fg7ef]

Your pronunciation of Te Reo is absolutely beautiful ,,,,, ataahua kee

[@kittyh6584]

Thank you. This means so much to me xx

[@Travellingveganandfrodo]

It was an interesting and alternative perspective to hear. It does depend on what stage in your life you are at and what standard of living you see for yourself long term. It is ok to want that awesome life in Australia which is more expensive. There is nothing wrong with wanting to dress up, and to have a beautiful home or a car, and work super hard with overtime when you feel passionate about your job. Just depends what you see for yourself as your ideal lifestyle and future in 10, 20, 30, 40 years.

[@kittyh6584]

I completely agree. I wanted all of the trimmings Sydney had to offer when I was in that stage of life. And I don’t feel bad about it either! And perhaps if I was still 35 and single and not planning for the next phase of my life- I’d still be there and love it all ❤

[@AllieSummers-s7l]

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[@Andy_M986]

You shouldn't be sharing the password phrases online like that mate,huge mistake .

[@citizenkane0014]

@@Andy_M986 it's a scam bot bro

[@billwilson1320]

Auckland will never be representative of the average Kiwi.

[@merryb2893]

How so? Most Aucklanders originally come from other parts of NZ

[@ChelleMEis]

😂 time to leave nz

[@barryscott6222]

39:30 Seriously... Jacinda Ardern... revere... OMG 🤮

[@kittyh6584]

I know her politics weren’t for everyone, but she was an exceptional leader

[@alisonkatecarter3656]

I’d advise people to stay away from New Zealand. This country is dying.

[@HenryChapman-g3r]

Why would you Wana move to NZ????

[@tomhu1745]

I think it is unfair to call an Australian as an immigrant. Australians and New Zealanders are like siblings. It is better to refer to Australians in New Zealand as ex pats. The word immigrant is more suitable for people from ethnic countries.

[@MK-oc4gt]

I hear you and you're right about Aussies. They're more like us than any one else on the planet. 😉

[@JusticeFi]

kinda basically glorifying being poor is what it means to be living in New Zealand. Makes me think as someone who has lived his majority of his life in New Zealand, really cool learn new perspectives. I've learnt I need to get out of New Zealand while I'm still young and free to do so... Stop wasting time kids...

[@Brdr685]

I would encourage most nzers to spent some time abroad. Nz is cool but there's a big world to experience, learn about and grow. A lot will return to nz eventually with a fresh perspective and outlook on life

[@mickyo7171]

The grass is not always greener on the other side.

[@MK-oc4gt]

You're in a bad way Bud! Best you get out immediately and experience the world. I'm sure you'll get to appreciate what you had here once you've seen and lived amongst other cultures. AoNZ is always gonna be here when you find that out. Haere Ra!

[@merryb2893]

Having lived in other parts of the world and loved it, you’ll also learn that we are very lucky in NZ. No where is perfect.

[@jesuspower2390]

You're just lucky that you met good people, but there are no people with worse hearts and more envy of progress than these🥝. When they see you succeeding more than them, they feel hurt. When they see you are more educated than them, they get bitter instead of going to school themselves to learn. In short, many of them have very bad hearts. I met the worst bad people here.

[@chrissabre-jf6hi]

Maybe it's just not the country for you, two sides to every story.

[@lucasNZL]

If you don't like New Zealand then go home, don't spout your nonsense on here, you obviously crossed a kiwi, you shouldn't do that because people don't forget here

[@thomasrima2978]

Well damn Jesus !

[@thomasrima2978]

Only thing I agree with is many have bad hearts…. which is so true..Hurt comes from a lack of empathy or understanding …hope things get better tho Jesus u have the power !

[@gissyb1]

What a bloody misery guts!!!!

[@BLOODS13NAZI]

So when you moving back to Nz lol