What Is Living In New Zealand Like? 🇳🇿

[@ginty9041]

As we head into another Covid experience, was just searching KZbin to see what others thought about NZ and stumbled across your very recent video. A great over-view, to the point. I am born and bred Kiwi but have been lucky to spend 17 years out of the country exploring the world, however once I returned realised there is nothing quite as good as home! Cheers K.

[@tellurye]

what does "kiwi" mean? Is that a slang for a NewZealander native? Is Kiwi the main export there?

[@ellykara1]

@@tellurye Kiwi are what New Zealander's call themselves. Also it is the name for a native, flightless bird in New Zealand.

[@ski567]

This way way more informative than I was anticipating - thank you! Cool curtains, btw.

[@TravellingK]

Haha thank you! And glad you like the curtains 😜

[@mikaso30]

Dear, thank you for interesting and useful information. You very positive person with mild character, it's a pleasure to watch you talking about different topics👍

[@TravellingK]

Glad you enjoyed the video Mikas 😀

[@gimballin]

Thanks for this informative video. It sums it up pretty much. We moved to New Zealand with two young children 14 years ago and still luv it. We live in Taranaki, the second best region in the World to visit according to Lonely Planet.

[@soloist777]

My wife and I live in Australia(I don't think of myself as Australian because I'm not patriotic or nationalistic in anyway, I consider myself simply an Earthling or child of the Earth). I've been wanting to cycle tour NZ for decades and in March, my wife and I flew to Christchurch where we then set out on 2 weeks of bikepacking. From Christchurch, we hit the Inland Scenic Route up to Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook Nat. Park. From there, we caught the chopper across the Tasman Gorge and picked up the Alps2Ocean Trail down to Oamaru. We then spent 2 days in Christchurch before flying back to Sydney the day before Australian Govt closed the borders. So, my impressions of NZ and Kiwis. I absolutely loved every second of our trip. The Sth Island of what we saw, was stunning! Even on the flat days like Mt Somers to Geraldine was beautiful. Everywhere was clean(especially by comparison to Australian roadsides)and all the people we met were who friendly to us, even the motorists. Our last 2days in Christchurch was icing on the cake with a chopper tour over the city and then lunch by the canal in the city and stroll thru' the magnificent botanical gardens. To be honest, I wouldn't have minded if we were locked out from Oz and had to stay. Our dream is to return ASAP. NZ just seems so geared up for outdoor-adventure living and I would love to move there permanently. Finally, we adore Jacinda, we watched every live TV address of hers to the country while we were there. We think since becoming PM, she has done an awesome job(especially she's had to deal with enormous challenges!) and such a breath of fresh air especially in comparison to Morrison, Johnson, Bolsonaro, Trump. Please keep voting her back in.

[@alexovnz]

Jacinda is just a commie that we are gonna get rid off soon!!!

[@soloist777]

@@alexovnz Jacinda rules!!

[@alexovnz]

@@soloist777 She rules the sheep!

[@alexovnz]

@Rob What do you mean, could you elaborate on your presumption please?

[@soloist777]

@@alexovnz The enlightened, my friend.

[@Bender24k]

Excellent - have been wondering about NZ due to your videos. Very organized and full of great details. Cheers from New York!

[@TravellingK]

Ah, glad I filled in some of the gaps for you!

[@LRDefender80]

I’m from the Scottish Borders and lived in NZ for a couple of years. For people in the UK, the Scottish Borders is probably the closest to what life is like over there. I loved living there and would probably have stayed there if I was younger. NZ is like nowhere else in this world and was always amazed how the sounds were different (different wild animals), different smells (lived in Rotorua) and even the sunlight is different. Standard of living (especially outside Auckland) is different. Technology or gadgets you’d get in the UK aren’t really a big deal over there and whilst comparing salaries, you earn less in NZ but the standard of living is definitely much higher there. It’s just such a cool, fresh country and a brilliant place to raise a family.

[@helenlizzystewart4908]

Thankyou I am from New Zealand and lived in Scotland for a few years and loved it

[@ellykara1]

I am a Kiwi. My husband and I did tours of the UK in 2019. I agree that the Scottish border country does resemble New Zealand a little, and also Nth Wales (Snowdonia) - albeit the mountains there are much smaller.

[@alc7926]

Lots of information there Karen, thank you. It’s useful to know for both visiting and relocating to NZ.

[@TravellingK]

Glad you found this video informative 😀

[@GraemeWant]

A very nice/fair and concise view, in my opinion. I enjoyed watching your presentation.

[@karitolmunen4533]

thanks Karen this was a really great guide from new zealand, many new things came up

[@appleslover]

Omg they made the name karen so derogatory that I thought you were insulting her when i read the comment

[@elvishdan]

Many thanks for that great overview Karen. I’m fortunate enough to have travelled to NZ twice and have always been tempted to move there (from the UK), however what with COVID and Brexit the temptation is even greater! Wishing you happy travels.

[@thejerseylady1]

What a nice overview! Well done. Thanks muchly. Gloria 🐂

[@TravellingK]

Glad you liked it Gloria!

[@rowingfrance]

That was really interesting Karen. You've stirred my interest in NZ since first seeing you on Andrew Ditton's channel in the UK. I was surprised that NZ is actually slightly larger than the UK, and with a tiny population of 4.8M! It sounds like a super place to live. As an expat Brit living in northern France I'm not about to move out but would love to visit NZ sometime. Your videos are just great.

[@williambranham6249]

I love information like this. Thanks.

[@TravellingK]

Glad you enjoyed it William!

[@trevordaniel61]

I just love your personality along with your Video's , keep safe . xx Trevallion.

[@TravellingK]

Thank you Trevallion!

[@trevordaniel61]

Hi Chas , are you pretending to be Hayden or do you have feelings of love for him ? his name means fire , he only likes asbestos gloves so don't burn you fingers ? ... but if you are Hayden , hello man of fire ? Lucky man ? ..

[@trevordaniel61]

@charlie cheeseface I sincerely hope your not Hayden , if you can explain what love is , I will tell you if I'm an Academic ,

[@trevordaniel61]

@charlie cheeseface LOL are you saying your not Hayden or what ? .. what sort of medication are you on ? ...

[@trevordaniel61]

@charlie cheeseface So what is love , there is love for your sister love for a brother love for an aunt love for your mother , but there is no better love , the undying love , that one drunken bum has for another . sum up , love a meaningless word on its own .

[@ianmason8713]

Thanks for that. I have no intentions to move to NZ but it is a country that I am curious about. That gave some good background information on what it is like to live in your country.

[@TravellingK]

Glad you found it interesting Ian 😀

[@judytaylor5400]

I spent some time in NZ on a trip, fell in love with both North and South Islands, but my favorite place was the Queenstown area. Would love to live there but unfortunately your cost of living is a lot higher than in the U.S., and I'm on a fixed income. When I want to go back, I watch The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and it takes me right back. I really enjoy your videos.

[@williamsmith3169]

It used to be cheap Judy but they kept bumping up Goods & Services tax from 10 to 12 to 15% on pretty much everything. Australia is cheaper for most people but also a lot hotter!

[@mrtnite9780]

U wont be back lol. Youll be forced to wrk ur ass off for the rest of ur life. No days off haha

[@mcbowl58]

@@mrtnite9780 okay ?

[@ITValleyPakistan]

This is probably the most amazing video when you talk about info on New Zealand. Thank you for sharing it. I am a subscriber now and accept love respect and prayers from pakistan 🇵🇰❤️❤️🙏🫡

[@queenbeekeeper]

Yes, Steven, I agree that the cost of living in NZ is expensive. For a country that is mostly a primary producer, food (by that I mean good quality meat, milk, fresh fruit and vege and good quality breads etc) are quite expensive compared to, say, the UK. But that is literally the price we pay for a relatively low population. And I, for one, am happy to pay it even though my husband and I have to be a lot more careful in spending after I lost my job due to Covid. I feel a high price for the cost of living far outweighs a country with a heaving population.

[@bernbeirne234]

that was very nice and informative keep on the positive you are doing well thanks for thinking out of the box

[@sunburn1013]

I love the land of the long white cloud and spent an autumn in Auckland which I adored. I look forward to returning when it is safe to do so.

[@ricks.1318]

This was EXTREMELY informative and interesting..... "Thank you" Karen !!! It's always interesting to learn about others countries .... :) Rick (Massachusetts (USA)

[@donniefreidman5240]

Why the marks between thank you though lol

[@aheat3036]

@@donniefreidman5240 That’s called quotation marks!

[@hellyavard8552]

Thank you I found this video very interesting and informative!

[@TravellingK]

Glad you found it informative Helly!

[@SteveMorton]

Lots of useful information and great background on life in NZ

[@TravellingK]

Thanks Steve!

[@GaetanHobby]

thank you karen for a very good explination video about your lovely country

[@sarahgc434]

This is so helpful! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! We are working on immigrating to NZ from the states. So excited to be able to learn and have our little ones grow up in a place genuinely careful about the environment and how they treat one another- with compassion and respect! Bit nervous about driving, super glad there are few and far between guns. We cannot stay states side any longer. Our son needed an ambulance and it cost USD $5500! WITH insurance not to mention the cost for doctor, X-ray, laboratory and diagnostic testing and medicine! I’m nearly on the floor-It costs USD$75 to see a gp for 15 mins in states WITH insurance!!!! Thank you for the tips on finding work! Will be checking those after viewing your entire post!

[@francruden331]

Yes. In NZ you can just go to the ED for free. Im glad you're making the move. Your children will love it.

[@RealNewZealandAdventures]

Wow that's crazy expensive! The health care subsidies are definitely a bonus here and not having to have insurance. The down side is the wait time for some treatments, surgeries or specialist appointments with quite a back log since covid interruptions. There is always the option to go private but that is very expensive.

[@aarfeld]

Very informative. I've learned quite a bit about life in NZ from watching your video.

[@MrDirtyTrucker]

Hello I been start watching few videos off yours and I enjoy them. I am picking up my 1st caravan this weekend to live in full time? Watching urs giving me a good inside. Thank you for ur vids

[@jamescorfield8048]

Hi, I’ve been watching your videos recently with great interest, I have family living in Australia, I’m from the U.K. and also have a passion for Caravanning, in one of your videos you mentioned about importing into NZ, well I’d thought I’d mention that Stowford caravans in the UK which also has a caravan and camping site which you stayed at on your UK trip now has started Exporting worldwide. Maybe this information would be helpful to you. Looking forward until your next video, keep up the good work.

[@daddybob6096]

@Travelling K. Well narrated and explained without any fringe benefits. Told how it is, thankyou Karen.

[@TravellingK]

Thank you! Was hoping other kiwi’s agreed with what I said 🤣

[@user-ur8np8ge9c]

Sincerely am really certified with this video... I have actually been looking for a material like this to keep someone challenges certain

[@scottlewisparsons9551]

Thank you for an informative video. I am a kiwi from Wellington who has now lived in Sydney for the past thirty odd years.

[@TravellingK]

Glad you like the video Scott!

[@marslars3567]

Watching from Auckland NZ. Good descriptions. Love Nz. Only downfall is low hourly rate compared to high living cost. It is so expensive here especially Auckland regarding rent.

[@dafo3840]

Hello from England (that’s if your not here again lol) loving your content and it’s crazy how you actually make the huge travel back and fourth from NZ to England, I first watched this video the other day, I am so into NZ and the culture, I really would like to visit one day over there it’s so worth. the travel, if you are in NZ again I know it will be Thursday the 2nd and we are coming up to midnight on Wednesday the 1st. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇸 👍

[@NicuCastravet]

I was searching for how to sell services to Australia from New Zealand and this video came up haha, and I love it

[@TravellingK]

Ha, really! Glad you liked it 😀

[@shaunmorris8176]

I'm from Australia. Never been to New Zealand. Thanks for your video. I learnt a lot

[@johnmackenzie6008]

You're a natural Karen, well done, you live in a great country. Visited Auckland and Christchurch in the 80s with the Royal Navy (Royal Yacht) and was taken with the Maori music, loved it.

[@TravellingK]

Glad you’ve visited!

[@cchandanejayatilake9464]

Thank you very much. Your information regarding the lifestyle in NZ was very useful....

[@christhackrsy]

Having been to New Zealand for three weeks to see family it reminded me of England in the 1970’s, not the power cuts but the best bits. I hope New Zealand keeps its values and if I’d have gone there 25 years ago I would be there now. I’m Mount Maunganui there are gas barbecues on the beach with gas supplied, in the uk now there would be the impression of the bricks on the footing. You guys have no idea how lucky you are cherish it!

[@TravellingK]

Ah that’s interesting to hear!

[@anitaagler9844]

You are very lucky to live there! Living in the US used to be Ok at least but is going down hill very quickly.

[@a.m.v.6938]

Great information, sounds like you have a great country.

[@robinmills5827]

Lots of us love living here, even more so with current challenges. We have a reputation as travellers and many people have settled in the countries. However as of now, lots of Kiwis are trying to get home - for good!

[@TravellingK]

I feel lucky to live here

[@iska788]

Awesome ! I am considering moving there and that gave me a lot of info !

[@chrisfigiel1150]

Great Vlog Karen if I was 21 I would have definitely loved to have at least come over and see your beautiful country,then maybe if what we see on your great vlogs,might have looked for a job,but me and me misses are in our 50s with 2 daughters who work in design called Fig sisters,and we got a 1 year old granddaughter called Cybel,thanks for explaining all stuff about Newzealand 👍

[@TravellingK]

Ah gets tricky when you’re leaving family behind! I do know of people who are retired and just come every summer... avoid winter at home 🤔

[@NoelaniShapiro]

This is going to be incredibly useful for when I move over to NZ

[@RealDJDXM]

You have done a very good job of describing your country thank you

[@mishertenessee8771]

I do enjoying watching your videos darling imagining happiness in my life doing what you're doing. I love it.

[@UntitledSpaghetti2]

Correction, New Zealand has more than one native species of mammal. New Zealand is home to seven species of seals and sea lions. The New Zealand sea lion and six species of seals: New Zealand fur seal, Subantarctic fur seal, Wendell seal, Crabeater seal, Leopard seal, and Elephant seal. The name Maori isn't pronounced like Mary or May-or-ee. It's pronounced like the English word "moldy". Also, Abel Tasman mapped New Zealand 100 years before Capt. Cook. NZ seems generally wonderful. I think I would like the Dunedin-Oamaru area.

[@TravellingK]

I hadn't thought of sea life... now I'm curious... do we have our own unique sea lion!?

[@tanioraaura1274]

Um °°? There are different tribes in NZ🇳🇿 Aotearoa. )Where the fcuk r we )far No up a newy ) tie newy ) nigh tar who Nah t ) poor neckie Spelled as you might say the word. The rest is for you to search out a engine. Find the write spelling. Or just find a tribe. Looking up⬆️ )Where the hell was i.

[@dennisofster8623]

Also our closest neighbour is New Caledonia, metropolitan France. Not Australia.

[@pianoman4967]

@@nuntius1933 Big oops Nuntius... The kiore was native but not endemic. The original land mammals were 3 bats species of which only the Short tail and Long tail have survived. Just the 3. Every other mammal was introduced. Like the kiore which was introduced at the same time as a wild dog by Maori. Because we had no land based mammalian predators out bird life was amazing, many of them flightless like the kiwi, takehae, kakapo and weka etc. Now introduced pests cause havoc and extinction. Rats, mustelids and possums are the worst, however feral cats are up there too. Fortunately we lead much of the world in pest control.

[@johnmay4792]

Love NZ been there twice North and South. Laidback place. The South Island reminded me of country Australia back in the fifties when I was a kid just loved it 👍

[@hanshansen]

Thanks great info

[@danfrost3043]

Anywhere is a good place to live if you've got a good job. New Zealand is no different to anywhere else, It has It's good and bad points. Yes it has some spectacular scenery but then again so does everywhere else. It's a very expensive country to live in. I lived there (Auckland) for 10yrs before moving to Australia (originally from England) which for me personally is a much better place to live, friendlier people from my experience. In New Zealand I was horrified to see people walking around supermarkets in their bare feet when there is fresh food on display, talk about bad hygiene. Public Transport is a nightmare and expensive because most people drive, causing the roads to be constantly clogged up. The people there are nowhere near as animal friendly as Australia or The UK. Everything In New Zealand is about "Money" ... She is actually pretty spot-on with her observations & analysis.

[@TravellingK]

Guess there’s always pros and cons with every country. The main reason I moved back was to be with family. But I appreciate the caravan friendly community here.

[@nancydwyer4583]

@@TravellingK Yes, it sounds like the caravans are welcome at many places. In the US unless you have a NEW very good looking caravan/motor home you are sometimes not very welcome at the "camp grounds". A few places even ask what year yours was built before giving you a reservation (quite often needed to get a spot).

[@lesmondk3376]

Dan Frost you lived in auckland just another city i live in the country much cheaper everything is better my home was two thirds cheaper and more jobs

[@russmrydrib466]

@@lesmondk3376 defensive?? Come on mate. Admit the fact , NZ is expensive. Try to live in US . Compare the gas price and food.

[@zeez9053]

Great to the point invaluable info on Nz🤘🇬🇧

[@Mrsimanater]

Loved in South Africa 17 years 2 years in i got bit by a white tail

[@mettahuttravels3183]

Kay, don't forget our emergency number which use to be 111.

[@lynnrixson1094]

Really interesting - thank you ! 😊

[@TravellingK]

Thanks!

[@jeanninespinner2244]

Very informative!!!Thank you!!!

[@sedratifatima7751]

Thanks for the information. Good work.

[@keerthanab9322]

Very informative, i think you can add on about kiwi people and their habits... But you did amazing thank you

[@chadyatouta7937]

Hello, can we get to know you. My name is Mohamed from Morocco. Can we get to know you?

[@keerthanab9322]

@@chadyatouta7937 why?

[@stevenxia2944]

the living cost in NZ is expensive. The rates, the power bill, grocery products prices etc.

[@lc6124]

Agree there, many years ago when my position was made redundant, I applied for a position in NZ before looking into everything else. They seem to treat it like an exclusive club and you have to pay for the privilege. No thanks.

[@iamasmurf1122]

And low wages and everyone has zero financial IQ

[@nannajaysadventures]

Would love to hear what you think of the UK and Australia in comparison. I have lived in Australia, I was there 30 years and am actually considering a stint in the UK.

[@TravellingK]

Hmmm pros and cons with both. UK and Australians cities do seem more lively than NZ. Love the history of the UK! And the ease of overseas travel. There are more shopping options in Australia and the UK. I've found in NZ, it's easier to contact companies and government organisations, compared to the UK. I really could write an essay about this topic 🤣Any specific area?

[@P888JAC]

Hello Karen It’s nearly 40+years ago I applied for a visa to come to New Zealand and work. I Live in Scotland, still do, But the criteria for immigration then was very tuff, 2000 New Zealand dollars to stay for a year, that was a fortune back then 1975. I was married in 1972 and had a boy 1 year old, so I chickened out. For so many years now I’ve regretted not just going for it. I think it would’ve been a much better life for my family looking back , its been my downfall I think. I’ve lost something in my life that I regret but hey Life’s what you make it Take care my far away friend and travel far and wide Jack

[@TravellingK]

Sorry to hear you didn’t make it out here and regret it.

[@lprice2991]

I thought you covered most things well. The only thing that perhaps people don’t understand is that NZ state schools are very good. In other countries, a lot of parents send their children to private schools. But the NZ education system was ranked 3rd in the world in 2018. And so children in NZ get a good education without having to go to private schools. I think this is relevant because I don’t think a lot of people (mainly Kiwis) realise how good the education system is in Nz. The other thing I’d like to mention is the pronunciation of Maori words is important. And a lot of Kiwis are learning the language no matter what their cultural background is. So that might be something that travellers might want to try.

[@jonnaughton]

“Our politics seem pretty tame compared with overseas, which I’m happy about.” Of course you should be happy. You have Mittens, who is in contention to be New Zealander of the Year. Any country who would do that, shows a really happy country 😍

[@MicahEdem]

This is so comprehensive. Thank you so much!

[@karenknowles1537]

Very interesting.

[@superbro3491]

Head of state: Her Majesty Elizabeth II, Queen of New Zealand (represented by Dame Patsy Reddy, Governor General). Head of government: Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister; Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister. Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition: Judith “The Crusher” Collins. Chief Caravan Vlogger: Travelling K

[@carycoombe3380]

Judith >"The Crusher"< ?! That bears some reading.

[@flybyairplane3528]

KAREN, Excellent info, we grew up on NZ butter ANCHOR & FERNLEAF, but the ONLY place in US is HAWAII, we do get the great IRISH BUTTER ‘KERRYGOLD here in USA, do you recall the AU ROOT BEER ? We had it for a short time, maybeeI was their only customer, It was US$ 8 for that 4 pack ! so it was expensive , never made it to NJ, just by chance, when I was working I WAS able to travel. The ONLY continent NOT travelled to is ANTIRTICA, , now at 78, no money & do not see it ever in my life you should see the STACK of OLS PASSPORTS, FIJI was GREAT DIVING for a week, in 1990, stay deer safe travels God Bless , Cheers 🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@craigwells3655]

Ah, we didn't get to hear your delightful laugh this time. Nice service clip though. I do like your caravan renovating. It makes me think things aren't beyond me and my 74 home-built. How have you dealt with condensation. That's my present pain. Cheers. Craig.

[@TravellingK]

Luckily no condensation in the UK caravan... I think because of the double glazed windows? Suspect it will be an issue in the Vintage Caravan!

[@rallyburnzsimracing8571]

I'd luv the New Zealand laid back attitude

[@RealNewZealandAdventures]

I think sometimes we're too laid back 😆

[@planecrazyish]

NZ is great, just VERY expensive in every sense.

[@adelaidewilson7917]

That’s a two faced reply so why you here are you a citizen

[@planecrazyish]

@@adelaidewilson7917 Two faced? Would you explain that? You have a problem with facts and the truth? NZ is very expensive, it is a fact,not an opinion. There are statistics to support this. Stating facts, is not two faced, understand?

[@mrtnite9780]

It is expensive. Strait up.

[@planecrazyish]

@@mrtnite9780 Of course it is. Everything, from Housing , be it renting or buying , ( truly obscenely over priced real estate, at ALL levels) to the price of locally caught fish, right down to a plastic bottle of water, (filtered tap water!) that is way more expensive , than mineral water in a glass bottle in Europe. NZ is extremely expensive, it is a fact, not a biased criticism.

[@katerinakemp5701]

You have got that right, housing is expensive in the larger cities.

[@susansharkey2372]

Lovely video, thank you!

[@gracebeattie3815]

Thank you Karen, I found that really good😀

[@kerriirvin5206]

Nice!

[@krungkrung2093]

Wow nice thanks for informative videos keep safe

[@thesunreport]

and don't forget that it must be great in the summer!! :)

[@TravellingK]

Haha it can become very hot! I should have mentioned being wary of getting sunburnt...

[@robinmills5827]

Great, honest, straight up information Karen, especially emphasising personal safety. As you said, people dreaming of emigrating need to check requirements first because it can be complicated. Research into social conditions is a good idea too because NZ isn't a utopia. We have problems like most other countries but on a less obtrusive scale. Lol moment: Gumboots and dirty jeans in the supermarket? Really? 🤣 I live in a small town (pop 8000) and dress code is variable but tidy even if you've come straight from the cowshed. Dirty footwear stays outside shops. Our smaller cities and towns are very pleasant to live in as well as being cheaper. Where I live is 30 minutes from a city and a lot of people commute by car. As you emphasised, public transport isn't yet the most convenient way to get around. We have a local bus service to the city but it's usually full of high school kids at commuter time. Well done, Karen, for a realistic, brief summary.

[@TravellingK]

🤣 I must hang out at the super relaxed towns. Glad you overall agree with the video! Had been nervous about kiwis thoughts on it.

[@queenbeekeeper]

Yes, Robin, I agree that NZ isn't a utopia - we have our social problems just like any other country. Anywhere there a humans there will always be the scum element. But, yes, we are lucky that in NZ the scum are well and truly in the minority.

[@ronaldocarpio1655]

Very informative blogg. Thanks

[@TheTraveller20081]

Within Auckland, there's no difference in price between train and bus - the fare zone system doesn't care how you travel.

[@stendecstretcher5678]

Very informative thank you.

[@iandalziel7405]

I live here - but thanks for the StopPress tip all my graphics work pretty much disappeared with the Chchch earthquakes a decade ago and Covid just took out the few clients I had left (Performing arts area) - c'est la vie - then again I still have a waxer and a scalpel - old school! :- )

[@clairepapadatos1116]

Quite agree with Dave! NZ seems to be absolutely fudging amazing! Tourists, in a limited capacity, would probably be wonderful for the financial prosperity of the islands, but at what cost? As long as they really understand the ecological problems that they could cause, as in everywhere, where rubbish is left behind, etc, because they have 'payed for a holiday', without considering the consequences?!🤔 A good solution for the economy, but, hopefully, the tourists will truly respect the environment! All love and best wishes to you both, Claire and Sally, the older Goldie, Berlin ❤❤

[@TravellingK]

I think we’re still trying to find a balance with tourism!

[@sonnydee4944]

I love to live in New Zealand 😍 you look beautiful

[@iandalziel7405]

You can bike in Auckland - well all over really - with urban and 'tourist' cycle paths in many places.

[@allan010101]

Thanks for the information about New Zealand. Visiting your country is high on my list of things to do. I told my wife we can visit the hobbits! I also want to see the mountains. Will you be visiting the mountains someday? I love your vlogs.

[@TravellingK]

Hope you can make it one day! Ah, I’ll remember your interest in mountains for future videos

[@micheles5556]

Found your video very interesting. I hope this hasn’t been asked already. Was wondering how your postal service works. Is it cheap to send mail and do you have an Amazon on your island or does your shipments come from abroad?

[@TravellingK]

Good question! It can be expensive posting packages to the UK or America. We don't have an Amazon head quarters and are lumped in with Australia. We don't expect next day delivery here.

[@robyngordon3003]

@@TravellingK I have bought from Amazon USA a few times and have had the deliveries within 8 days.

[@Z19901000sadd4m]

Thank u for the video

[@stephenlittle7534]

Well Girl. You certainly are a great advert for living in New Zealand. 😃. That was all very interesting. I am too old to change now. But I have a great time in Dawlish Devon. England 😁

[@alanb9337]

A bit edgier analysis of house buying/ property sector in NZ might also include property inspections can overlook potential problems because pre-purchase the building inspector often cannot internally inspect behind 'drywall'. There are many 'ghost houses' in NZ cities, houses that have been bought by offshore buyers and left empty. Meth/ drug residue testing is recommended in NZ, 1 in 5 houses that have been rented have tested positive for meth residues. (controversial subject) There are motels in NZ that are re-purposed for housing elements of the general population. (new arrivals to NZ are recommended to have their own private health insurance (this has been for the first two years), nz health insurance is age related, the older you are the higher the premiums will be, get price quotes first.)

[@leerjet31]

I'm a car guy and when she said they get alot of second hand cars from Japan I was sold how do I move lol 😂

[@truth-Hurts375]

If you want to live in your car...thats the place for you....please have a look at the prise of houses...

[@jamiepeterson5646]

Hey man, it's true, although it's unfortunately changing. The last time I checked, New Zealand was the biggest importer of used JDM cars in the world - not per capita, but in absolute numbers ... which is insane. However, since then, the government has made it so that "unsafe" vehicles (which covers pretty much anything you'd be interested in) can only be brought in as Special Interest Vehicles, which are limited to 200 cars per year across the country. In other words, there are heaps of JDM legends in the country already, but bringing in new ones will be trickier. It's a good place to pick up things like Skylines, since there are SO many of those in the country already, but those prices will probably start to spike.

[@lifeadventure4949]

Thank you so much! kinds regards ^_^

[@wynxamatina]

Thank u for the vid

[@RealFarknMcCoy]

Misspelled "casual". I think that people from the US may be required to have health insurance to visit.

[@robyngordon3003]

All non residents need insurance.

[@margaretp1465]

Overseas visitors need travel insurance that covers healthcare. You'll never be refused hospital care, but eventually a bill will come unless the reason for your hospitalization is accident-related.Then you'd be covered by ACC. GPs charge up front.

[@John.strong]

Tsb is the only 100% nz owned bank Even kiwi bank is a small percentage overseas owned

[@TravellingK]

Yes, I managed to miss a few kiwi banks🤦‍♀️Interesting to hear about Kiwi Bank!

[@pianoman4967]

Great info TK. I've just added a little post about our mammals. Hope that's ok.

[@karstent.66]

At the moment I study a lot about affiliate marketing that I get the money to visit your lovely country. But just for travelling. I am not sure if I want to live in that lonesome part of the world forever. When you got used to Europe where you can travel and literally drive in to other countries so easily. As you experienced by yourself ;)...

[@DavidJr.11]

Very informative, thank you👍 I can't wait for this Pandemic to end. I applied for a Student Visa last January 17 but unluckily this covid gets in our way. Hello From The Philippines🙂

[@bingo000]

If you ever decide to move to NZ avoid Auckland at all costs. You’ll thank me later.

[@richarddickson3211]

Every utuber says the same about Auckland! If i ever go to nz , its the south island for me.

[@willimacdo]

I have recently moved to the South Island from Auckland. Auckland has a beautiful harbour and gulf. A big city has more choices and services. I moved south for the cheaper house prices AND the friendly people in Reefton.

[@gumbootsensation95]

@Richard Brown I think you'll find that if you live in NZ you're one of most lucky and priveleged people in the world right now... We are very happy with our government who put our people first in this time of crisis

[@cyndigooch1162]

@@gumbootsensation95 ❤

[@gumbootsensation95]

@Richard Brown A virus that is killing hundreds of thousands of people across the globe is hardly a fake virus - not being a conspiracy theorist doesn't make me a sheep. Plus, we can go out of our houses, most of the people in New Zealand (with the exception of Auckland for the time being as we have had a small outbreak) can go out as usual except for social distancing. We actually came fully out of lock down and had no cases of the virus for over 100 days, which is incomparable to most of the world. I think its extremely insensitive to say that the virus is fake considering how many lives are being lost to it and the front line workers that are putting themselves and their families at risk to help those people who are impacted by the virus.

[@olivetherapies]

Pretty accurate. Guns apparently are a thing if you live in Sth Auckland. 2 Police cars were shot at last week apparently. The only draw back to NZ is the high cost of living compared to the average wage. The best thing about NZ is the people! We are a lovely bunch 😁. Awesome video 👍🏽

[@archer5956]

Beats me why it's so expensive, though. Because it's not like they're spending ton of money on military or weaponry or too many people. But, it's one of the most beautiful countries in the world, I'm told. So, planning a trip down there some time 2022 when dust on this virus settles.

[@williamsmith3169]

I'd add the best way to think of NZ is a "big country town" for the most part. Be careful and ensure there is employment for you before considering coming. A know more than a few people who have made the move and then left because there simply wasn't the level of opportunity you find, for example, in Australia (I lived there too for many years so I'm not talking from a position of ignorance). Cost of living here is high too by international standards. Housing is expensive but thankfully there is no stamp duty on homes and because of regressive taxation such as GST on most goods you buy at 15% combined with NZ's modest buying power compared to bigger economies.

[@TravellingK]

Some good points William!

[@pianoman4967]

FYI: The kiore was native but not endemic. The original land mammals were 3 bats species of which only the Short tail and Long tail have survived. Just the 3. Every other mammal was introduced. Like the kiore which was introduced at the same time as a wild dog by Maori. Because we had no land based mammalian predators out bird life was amazing, many of them flightless like the kiwi, takehae, kakapo and weka etc. Now introduced pests cause havoc and extinction. Rats, mustelids and possums are the worst, however feral cats are up there too. Fortunately we lead much of the world in pest control.