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What a lovely woman 👩. So great to hear she changed her mind about living in New Zealand. Welcome. You fit in well.

Enjoyed that, costco in Auckland now and ikea Auckland soon...❤

Liz, these videos are some of the most enjoyable to me. Real people telling real stories of real experiences. Interesting to hear about the girls schooling after having to listen to this idiot government we have. Hardcase I wrote this 2 minutes before you talked about having her( sorry I haven't picked up on her name) back on to talk about the education system.

This is ringing a few bells. We came to NZ in 2003, had to come back to the UK in 2011 for a variety of family reasons. We are now planning to return to retire, our children are just finishing up at Uni and they are on board. We are so looking forward to our return, selling all the STUFF that you have and coming with an empty bucket. Planning to arrive, buy a truck and caravan, and as the kids say, the olds are going on tour. Cant wait!

Thank you again Liz and Brian, I feel very honoured that you replied to my message in your following episode. I showed the podcast episode to my husband and kids, they were all smiling from ear to ear!! You have lifted us all. ❤ Enjoy your holiday away, may you have a blessed time of rest and renewal. ❤ love to you both.

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Dad always had a good garden in NZ...have to say the country has always been a bit expensive compared to say Australia, other side of the coin you may pay more for fish & chips for example but it will generally be a better product.

Daphnes are native to Eurasia and North Africa.

If it is bring a plate people will tell you. If it is a dinner they are inviting you to, generally it is not bring a plate, you are being invited. If you go round to someone's house you always take something, It is considered rude if you don't, it can be anything ,from a loaf of bread, bottle of milk. There can be slight variations on these rules depending on which part of the country you are in. Also when it is time to leave you do not take anything that you bought with you originally with the exception of dishes or cutlery unless the host asks you to. Generally if there is still food left afterwards the host will say something like , " Would you like to take some of this home?'.

In general rugby union fans are poor losers because they expect the ABs to win every time. League fans take losing much better, but get more excited when the Kiwis win.

Hi Liz, Hi Brian, it’s Mike and Jen here from the Kooteney mountains of British Columbia. First of all, I just want to let you know that we love you lots …. you’re quite a couple. We just came back from a tour through New Zealand, five weeks in the south island three in the north. We actually overnighted at he visitor Center up on Taranaki and went hiking on the mountain the next day. We absolutely love New Zealand. We had a camper van, yes we were one of the camper van people. It was Great!!! I’ve just retired Jen still working I often have my coffee and listen to you on UA-cam. I think the bring food comment is really funny. Here in the Kootenays we call it a potluck and everybody brings something and gets together. There could be 20 people or there could be just two couples. We love it. I do understand the joy of just going out to dinner at a friends place, maybe four of you and have everything made for you. I appreciate that and sometimes when we invite people over we say “no do not bring anything we’re doing it all.” There is no right way or wrong way. It’s just an.”Is”. Just signed up for your five day … keep being you. Love to both of you,Mike.

Big hug Liz. ❤❤❤

Recently found your channel, love your energy! We are planning to move back from Asia and Europe after 30 years, so I started doing some research and want to prepare myself better. Enjoyed this interview, again love positive attitude from you both, thank you very much!

Perhaps you could answer the question "why not go to Australia why NZ?"...perhaps NZ is easier to get in?

Thank you for the video and God bless you

Why so expensive to buy a house in NZ?

Can I just ask what you mean by slack group?

Thanks so much for sharing my idea, Liz. That has helped me so much over the years. So, if it can help just one other person, that is great. Over the years, I have gifted a few journals to friends and family when they have lost a loved one. Love you guys!

What a beautiful conversation, I laughed, cried and felt your grief. Thank you to you both, and to Amy and Claudia. With love xxx

Our family moved to N.z from Scotland 60yrs ago, my Dad had a choice between Australia or N.z he chose N.z because less english went to N.z .Sometimes l feel N.z has a big scottish influence; not meaning that's better. You didn't speak much about Maori in Nz first nation people before U.k. Good video guys, l think your comments on the gays in a play were a bit over the top made N.z sound anti gay.

Lovely that you have each other and can talk to each other,take care. I love the names you have given your cats, brilliant 🥰

Sending love and best wishes to Amy and her mum,and I pray that she gets to see her mum as soon as she can.

Seeing you both laugh after the chaos of losing your mum, makes me smile,and leak a tear drop, there is nothing more wholesome then seeing you both catch some happy moments ,love you both.

Thinking of you both , take care

My love and much admiration to Amy 💜. Being away from your Mum at such a time has to be so very hard for you. And all of the chaos surrounding you there so difficult also. My late son ran a company in Dubai for many yrs, so we saw very little of him. It was so wonderful when he was able to come home and it usually coincided with Ramadan there, so that he didn't feel so guilty, taking time away from his staff and his work. Sending you this Kiwis hugs Amy 💌 💫 .

Tx 2 you 2. This mess.is to me as well today. I'm feeling sò alone 😔 today and you brought me sun 🌞 light. God bless 🙌 🙏 ❤️

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Why is most going to north island there is the beautiful south island

Not all us kiwis are stowick i get homesickness just shifting to a different pl in nz I can relate in a way

One of many stunning natural retreats in New Zealand. Mother Nature can rejuvinate body, mind and soul. Take your shoes off to connect to the Earth and turn your face to the Sun and smile. Best therapy in the World.

Most beautiful places are overcrowded now to be compared with tourists and out of towners going to these so called gems in quiet places. Can't even enjoy some time by ourselves anymore.

You and Bri never ever fail too introduce aspects of NZ life most Kiwis unaware. Thank you. " that's the toilet block Liz " wake up girl !!! LOL. Being a kiwi is something special. I mean no disrespect but your more kiwi than Brit. Having said that you humble us born here ..... we truly don't know how lucky we are. ❤️❤️❤️ your mum. Support too your family at this time. Stay safe 🙏 my friends.

Marvelloue, I have always said that when I reach retirement, I shall move to either Oamaru, Hokitika or Kaikoura. I enjoy them all

What a lovely place. I have made a note .... I'll visit it one day 🙂

Thank you for sharing this place with all of us!. It definitely looks like a beautiful space to spend time relaxing, healing and getting away from the everyday stresses. Have never been to that lake but we did travel the Forgotten Highway in 2013 after driving up from Christchurch to attend the Beach Hop at Whangamata . It was a great drive and we made a lot of detours getting there and along the way back home to spend some time in the great outdoors. Nature is indeed amazing. 😄

Its a shame new zealand is so expensive

Hi Brian & Liz blessings to you both and may God help you in your time of need .... remember death is not the end of one but the end of schooling on this planet for one take heart in knowing that our lord will be coming back to raise the sleeping ones back to a better new life with Jesus in charge of the world very soon and not man anyhow by the looks of your backyard from the other vids ive seen of you two out the back of your place it looks amazing the view of mt Taranaki especially with snow on top of it in the background and the rolling green hills ......just stunning

Such a beautiful place to feel the peacefulness and enjoy nature at it's best. I'm so glad you found a special place to go to during the extremely tough times you've faced recently. 😢

When in NZ expect the unexpected ie , beach in Coromandel has heated water in the sand ideal after a swim in the sea.

Only lived here 60 years and never heard of this amazing place. Will def be on the bucket list now. Thanks for all your amazing content. As always hugs to you both.

Welcome to Tauranga Krissy I think I can guess where you work and I have a friend who works there. I was born here but only started living here 6 years ago

Ill go there when im around that neck of the woods, thankyou guys, your awesome, just a little question, are yous going to walk the taranaki mountain trail ?

Our dearest Liz and Brian, we are so happy that you took time off to enjoy nature. It always provides the energy balance we need. 💕What a beautiful, amazing place you have not far from your home.💕 We are so impressed with how New Zealand keeps its nature perfectly protected and maintained for everyone to enjoy. 👌👍We can not wait to visit this beautiful country. I hope you recharged, had time to reflect, and healed. You both are an amazing couple. 💕We are so happy to see you laughing and joking. Love this energy. Enjoy every minute there. Lots of love to both of you💖💖

Best wishes to you guy's ❤

I'm sorry to say I don't watch your channel religiously, but somehow the videos I do catch from you guys always resonate so much, and seemingly at the right time. I'm so glad you put in to words the feeling that I know i've been missing. That sense of calm and grounding that I've often felt at home in NZ, and like you say, especially at times of grief, I've been there and a quiet walk on an almost empty beach is so healing, i'm sorry about the loss of your mum. Throughout my time in NZ I've lived in Asia, the US, and now the UK, and travelled a lot. I know the UK (I'm in Cambridge) is a great place, full of charm, history, and activity, but I've been searching for that feeling of calm, connectedness with nature, and being able to disconnect from the outside world and recharge. I'm not spiritual in anyway but talking about NZ with my British husband whose lived in NZ for 14 years, I feel so connected to NZ, the land, as if it runs through my veins. And I always felt so grounded after spending time outdoors somewhere, no other people, hearing only nature. It's something I haven't found elsewhere. I also love that you don't have to pay at the entrance of that reserve, it doesn't matter if we pay through taxes but the idea that your time in that space is not made transactional at the time - you feel welcome and like you are meant to be there. I always agree and laugh it off when i'm talking with English people and they say NZ is nice but they could never live there, that there's nothing there. Oh, but NZ has so much, for everything NZ doesn't have I would take what it does. <3

great stuff, is the black swan in the background not native to NZ?

Liz, when I lost my Momma several years ago, there were so many times that I wanted to call her and tell her something, only to remember she was gone. I had all that stuff inside me that I had to tell her, so I bought a journal. I call it "Letters to Mom." And I would just make entries like I was talking directly to her. I know this is probably not for everyone, but as a writer, it really helped me. I just thought it might work for you, too. So sorry you are going thru this. I wrote in it almost every day at first and it has dwindled over the years, but I still write in it from time to time. It's not easy and my Momma has been gone for 18 years.

As a Kiwi to me it's a sign of respect. I am from the far South and we all call it Pot Luck. Inregards to a collection of the neighbors and friends favorite dishes has made the best feeds I have ever had.

What a beautiful place, love the walk around the lake! Love all the birds in your video. Signing up to your videos and joining the it's a drama group made moving to New Zealand soooooo much better. What a great community you two have created for so many, thanks so much! ❤

As a Kiwi now living in Australia I never knew about this amazing DOC sanctuary.