What an absolutely delightful guest. You can see why she fitted straight in here. No nonsense attitude. This is the kind of families we need here. When people say that so many are leaving to live in Australia, I say, let them, those who want to be here will come.
Yup, agree. Plus will chip in and add that, quite a few recent arrivals do plan to move on to AU in the future, that is the plan all along. We don't take it personally, NZ is a special place but it's not for everyone!
I am reminiscing our 3 year stint in Timaru thru my husband's work. Our kids were 9 and 11 then, and we have to say we enjoyed, especially for the kids, the accessibility and small community spirit of Timaru. Guess it helps, that both my husband and I were very much involved in the kid's sports (coaching and managerial). I'm not sure why there was a negative impression and a butt of joke of Timaru, which we often champion Timaru at every opportunity. I hope that is no longer the case now. Lovely chat you both🙂
Interesting hearing your reasons for moving to NZ, and what you like about it there. Kiwi here now living in Devon - moved to the UK in late 2019. Absolutely loving it here, and wouldn't ever want to return to Auckland. I guess the grass is always greener on the other side. And also depends on what your lifestyle preferences are. Parts of NZ are certainly good for raising kids. For me, I left NZ as I'm an academic, and the research environment is much better in the UK. I'm also a musician, and the music scene in the UK is far richer. That being said, when I am old and decrepit, perhaps I may return to NZ to retire there.
Obviously people want to get out of their prospective countries and have a change of lifestyle... who likes Auckland 🤩 by the way the "Pound" is much more here in NZ.. get more for ur buck I say..
This is so interesting to hear and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective! And really happy that are old girl Blighty is looking after you! Much love to you ❤️🇬🇧
@@ItsaDrama Speaking of which, getting acquainted with Brit slang along the way has been a real hoot. And loving the dry sense of humour Brits have. The banter here is really quite something. I can imagine you've picked up on some Kiwi slang in your time there. And quite Kiwi-specific nuances like the whole "yeah/nah" thing. Hopefully it's all been sweet as. 🙂
Same language help a lot when brits and kiwis move to each other countries.But that who really surprice me is that so many kiwis move away from New Zealand now. I read that between July 2023 to July 2024,- 131 000 kiwis move away from their country. And that is a very big number because New Zealand only have about 5,3 million humans. So everything can not be perfect in New Zealand nowdays. But Australia are the most popular country to move to for kiwis,- not UK. But here in Norway many say NZ is the most beautiful country in the world and Norway is number two.
Great interview Liz. 👍👏as always...u have amazing guests on ur podcasts. 👍 Good for you Tanya. 👍 you guys are so lucky to move to this beautiful country. 👍👏💖
Welcome Tania and family. I enjoyed listening to your story. So pleased you ve settled in to Timaru. Hi Liz, These interviews are always great to listen to. Love to know why people decide to move here and how it all works out for them. 🙂
Thank you so much, Susan, we are really happy to have you with us, yes,, everyones story is always so interesting. I feel very privileged that I get to hear them and to share! Have a fabulous week ahead, 😊 Liz
Thank you both for this video. We have a very similar situation with my wife doing her PGCE so will be newly qualified in teaching. Also we will have a 16 year old when we are looking to move over ( bribed with a car ) 😂
Life's is what you make it.saying that UK will always be home to you. Sth Island was a good choice . I've had a couple of trips to the UK. People were awsome but never understood some of the restrictions . I put it down to the population base, 65mil v 5mil
Hi, just wanted to offer a tip that might work for you folks regarding your daughter's dyslexia. A very close family member had the same condition at the same age, she was given some help at school but it did little if anything. We found a SPELD tutor who in the space of a month helped raise her reading age by two years. They woman was amazing and so matter of fact about it. From memory the cost back then was $30 a session.
Tanya, when you say the GCSE’s don’t carry over, was that because your son hadn’t completed the full 2 years? Are you referring to the first year of GCSE’s that wouldn’t carry over into the NZ education system?
Yeah i wander whether your sense if freedom hasnt got something to so with population density. I.e nz is roughly the same size as the uk but only 1/12th the population so there is more space
in june 1994 while passing through kaitaia ahh was attacked by a street gang off 30 male maoris who were trying too rob me. Still have head damage now that ahh hav bible people deal with . Wrote too Authoritys in kaitaia about their street gangs and they ignore my letters so warning public too keep away from that nasty evil coward town at top off north island. off zealand.'
What an absolutely delightful guest. You can see why she fitted straight in here. No nonsense attitude. This is the kind of families we need here. When people say that so many are leaving to live in Australia, I say, let them, those who want to be here will come.
Yup, agree. Plus will chip in and add that, quite a few recent arrivals do plan to move on to AU in the future, that is the plan all along. We don't take it personally, NZ is a special place but it's not for everyone!
Lovely, isn't she, So down to earth! So glad that you enjoyed the episode3, Ivy, have a great week ahead! 😊
We came to NZ 18 years ago with our 3 children never looked back
Thank you for watching and for saying hi, Howard! 😊
I am reminiscing our 3 year stint in Timaru thru my husband's work.
Our kids were 9 and 11 then, and we have to say we enjoyed, especially for the kids, the accessibility and small community spirit of Timaru. Guess it helps, that both my husband and I were very much involved in the kid's sports (coaching and managerial).
I'm not sure why there was a negative impression and a butt of joke of Timaru, which we often champion Timaru at every opportunity. I hope that is no longer the case now.
Lovely chat you both🙂
Thank you for being with us, Mattie we are happy to have you with us and we appreciate your warm welcome. Have a fab week ahead! 😊
Interesting hearing your reasons for moving to NZ, and what you like about it there.
Kiwi here now living in Devon - moved to the UK in late 2019. Absolutely loving it here, and wouldn't ever want to return to Auckland.
I guess the grass is always greener on the other side. And also depends on what your lifestyle preferences are. Parts of NZ are certainly good for raising kids. For me, I left NZ as I'm an academic, and the research environment is much better in the UK. I'm also a musician, and the music scene in the UK is far richer. That being said, when I am old and decrepit, perhaps I may return to NZ to retire there.
Obviously people want to get out of their prospective countries and have a change of lifestyle... who likes Auckland 🤩 by the way the "Pound" is much more here in NZ.. get more for ur buck I say..
This is so interesting to hear and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective! And really happy that are old girl Blighty is looking after you! Much love to you ❤️🇬🇧
@@ItsaDrama
Speaking of which, getting acquainted with Brit slang along the way has been a real hoot. And loving the dry sense of humour Brits have. The banter here is really quite something.
I can imagine you've picked up on some Kiwi slang in your time there. And quite Kiwi-specific nuances like the whole "yeah/nah" thing. Hopefully it's all been sweet as. 🙂
Same language help a lot when brits and kiwis move to each other countries.But that who really surprice me is that so many kiwis move away from New Zealand now. I read that between July 2023 to July 2024,- 131 000 kiwis move away from their country. And that is a very big number because New Zealand only have about 5,3 million humans. So everything can not be perfect in New Zealand nowdays. But Australia are the most popular country to move to for kiwis,- not UK. But here in Norway many say NZ is the most beautiful country in the world and Norway is number two.
Great interview Liz. 👍👏as always...u have amazing guests on ur podcasts. 👍
Good for you Tanya. 👍 you guys are so lucky to move to this beautiful country. 👍👏💖
Thank you so much, Renata! We are glad that you enjoyed it! 🥰
Welcome Tania and family. I enjoyed listening to your story.
So pleased you ve settled in to Timaru.
Hi Liz, These interviews are always great to listen to. Love to know why people decide to move here and how it all works out for them. 🙂
Thank you so much, Susan, we are really happy to have you with us, yes,, everyones story is always so interesting. I feel very privileged that I get to hear them and to share! Have a fabulous week ahead, 😊 Liz
Thanks for coming!
Thanks for the warm welcome! 🤗
Not every Kiwi talks like a Kiwi...yep, she's one😅
What a great story 😃 we need more experiences like this. 👍
Thank you both for this video. We have a very similar situation with my wife doing her PGCE so will be newly qualified in teaching. Also we will have a 16 year old when we are looking to move over ( bribed with a car ) 😂
Welcome, Tania and whanau❤
Welcome to Timaru, I hope you are doing well
Thank you so much, Carolyn, we appreciate your warm welcome. Have a fabulous week ahead 😊
Liz you are looking so good.
Life's is what you make it.saying that UK will always be home to you.
Sth Island was a good choice .
I've had a couple of trips to the UK.
People were awsome but never understood some of the restrictions .
I put it down to the population base,
65mil v 5mil
Thank you for being with us, Joy, we are happy to have you with us and we appreciate your warm welcome. 😊
Capsicum are €2 per kg and twice the size here on the Cote d,Azure to NZ but as many people as the whole of NZ
Hi, just wanted to offer a tip that might work for you folks regarding your daughter's dyslexia. A very close family member had the same condition at the same age, she was given some help at school but it did little if anything. We found a SPELD tutor who in the space of a month helped raise her reading age by two years. They woman was amazing and so matter of fact about it. From memory the cost back then was $30 a session.
Thanks for sharing Michael, we appreciate you taking the time to do this! 😊
Tanya, when you say the GCSE’s don’t carry over, was that because your son hadn’t completed the full 2 years? Are you referring to the first year of GCSE’s that wouldn’t carry over into the NZ education system?
the thing about New Zealanders is give it a go and this is the way this lady thinks so its just a natural fit.
Parenting u gotta love it
Its not easy leaving kids behind
Yeah i wander whether your sense if freedom hasnt got something to so with population density. I.e nz is roughly the same size as the uk but only 1/12th the population so there is more space
Which is why it's got a housing crisis 😂?!
@@davidfinley7766 no that's in part due to the resource mng act leftest stupidity and imigration
She the boss
She is! 😁 Thank you for being with us and for saying hi!
If NZ Loyal get in,we can expect a massive influx of immigrants wanting to move to NZ.
Thank you for being with us, Andy! Have a fabulous week ahead 😊
@@ItsaDrama Likewise my friends,stay well,hugs.
Lol. The tap is already open and we are getting record immigration, nothing to do with obscure parties.
NZ is peaceful and paradise for all people,there hase no bad politics like u.... and us...to create unrest in the world .❤NZ
What your goverment did to people that didn't want jibby jabby was appaling, the spewing hate was just awful
Timaru? Why on gods grean earth would anyone want to go to timaru
Yeah mate, that's a kiwi chic for real. Tu meke.
not a bad yak for you old girls 😅. . .
😂 Glad you enjoyed it!
What's wrong with Timaru; There are worse places.
in june 1994 while passing through kaitaia ahh was attacked by a street gang off 30 male maoris who were trying too rob me. Still have head damage now that ahh hav bible people deal with . Wrote too Authoritys in kaitaia about their street gangs and they ignore my letters so warning public too keep away from that nasty evil coward town at top off north island. off zealand.'