As a Kiwi I can say that the pros far outweigh the cons, compared to other countries, however some Kiwis do complain because they’ve never left the country to experience other parts of the globe to truly appreciate how lucky we are.
Kiwi born but much happier living in Belgium for 22 years. I can visit three different countries in one day on one tank of petrol ( yep, can afford petrol ) and not see one " indigenous activist " calling me a racist, colonialist oppressor. As a pensioner, I live quite comfortably but in NZ I'd be in a tent, eating cold dog food from the can. I do miss living it up in Queenstown though...wait, I never did that. Too many tourists.
Moved to New Zealand from South Africa in 2017. The one thing missed in this video is that New Zealand is a paradise for raising kids. Sports, Parks, schools / education and Kiwi Culture is phenomenal for sprouting groms.
I immigrated to NZ from SA in 2008, Hi from Tauranga 😊, I'm doing my te reo Māori journey at the moment. No where else in the world I would rather be ❤
As a Japanese I'm super grateful to learn English in New Zealand. It was super cool to experience the amazing nature (it was 100 times better than japan). The education system was super good, the culture, everything was just perfect for me. I really want to thank New Zealand for all these amazing experiences and hope to go there again! :) 🗾🇳🇿
It’s been 5 months since I left New Zealand to study abroad, and I am missing New Zealand so much. I don’t know how to overcome this homesickness and now that I’ve left NZ, it made me realise how wonderful the people and the country was. I miss you kiwis😢
As a New Zealander, I say the only HUGE downside to living here is how Inaccessible the rest of the world is. I would love to travel to loads of different countries (prior to covid), but they are all so expensive! Europe, where I have never been and would love to go, costs around 3 grand per person. That’s a lot of money. Other than that I do think New Zealand is an amazing place to live
Opposite of your sentiments here in the USA. Got loads of places we can go to😂 every state is like a country in itself. Hell, california alone has more people than Australia and new Zealand combined LMAO 🤣🤣🤣
I moved from the uk with my family best thing we ever did we all own our own houses have everything we could ask for such a wonderful life we live would not change it for the world the children all grew up playing out side in fresh air this is the best country in the world ❤thank you New Zealand for letting us come here to live 😊
I have traveled around Europe and different states in the USA great experience meeting people they couldn't guess where I was from I was so glad to come home and realized what a wonderful country we live in.....sing ❤ ♥ 💙 praises
I loved New Zealand so much. I’ve visited twice so far.❤ My recent visit was March 2023 and I truly think my visit helped me heal from a traumatic life situation that plagued me for five years. So thankful that I’m past it….thank you NZ.
My family and I travelled the whole of New Zealand from top to bottom in 2012, we then opted to migrate the very next year from Malaysia on my birthday. One of the best presents I've ever recieved!
What you have said about New Zealand in this video is absolutely true. Recently I visited New Zealand from April to September 2023. I stayed in Auckland and nearby visited the whole North Island. I also visited cities like Queenstown and Christchurch in South Island. I am glad to say that I passed the most memorable and the best time of my life in this five months. I longed to visit New Zealand again in near future. 😍
As a New Zealander I am so glad that other people are glad they travelled here! New Zealand is very overlooked and isn't on a lot of world maps. I love living here! Everyone's so nice and we have great education! Thank you for making this video :)
Look at how many people we have in our relatively small nation, but then look at all the success we have with sporting achievements etc, there may not be alot of us, but we are a great people because we always stand together wherever we are we are all PROUD to be from Aotearoa
I am British and have visited NZ twice. Each time for 6 months. NZ is an amazing country and has no real comparison. Depending on your budget and how much you spend on stuff you can get by with a modest amount. The first time I camped and tramped which was the best way to see the country. A great way to meet people. The 2nd time was in a car bought with the modest budget again. I just can't wait to get back for another visit.
C'est tout un hasard de voir un auteur que j'admire commenter sur un video de voyage! I'm also looking for a new place to move.. what made you choose New Zealand in the first place?
I lived in New Zealand for almost 10 years, really lovely country but it's just got so expensive over the last few years that I couldn't really afford to live there any more. Moved to Australia, equally as happy but earn more. As a holiday destination though New Zealand is still worth visiting. 🙂👍
I'm from East Coast Canada, moved out to NZ in 2011 and lived here for 11 years. Moved back to Canada with my wife and kids in 2022, then after 7 months turned the ship around and came right back. Whenever people whinge about NZ I remind them things are so much worse in many places. Healthcare is solid here (2-tier system), income tax is relatively light, the food is outstanding (in Auckland especially), and all the other reasons mentioned in the video. The people are generally pretty chill as well, love to banter and don't take themselves all too seriously. 10/10 would recommend
Hey boss! Also from east coast Canada (Halifax). I lived in New Zealand for a year in 2015-2016. Would love to return to New Zealand for good one day. Are you still there? This will vary greatly from person to person but I'm in the trades and was earning about 55% of what I was used to in Canada. That was kind of the deal breaker for me at the time. Especially where everything is now so expensive that extra $$ really goes a long way. The best thing about New Zealand was definitely getting away from the winter but I found the day to day definitely more of a struggle.
@@jared2232 hey man! Yep I'm still here, and yeah the cost of living has def gone up but the thing with NZ is, the cost of living has always been high. It's actually caught up a LOT in Halifax (groceries, rent, clothes, even electronics). In my experience the wages are on average higher in NZ (in local currency), the minimum wage is $22.70 vs $13.35 in NS and trades are huge out here. That's not to say I don't believe you re: pay discrepancy, but with the increases in minimum wage over the years, the baseline is high relative to east coast Canada. And with all the cost of living increases we noticed back in NS, it was roughly even (or better in NZ depending on your role) when comparing income vs cost of living. House prices are still nuts here which is a huge bummer, but the rent would be similar in many cases to Halifax. If you were considering coming back this way I would suggest checking out Trademe Jobs or Seek and seeing if you can tee up a decent role in advance. I did my most recent job search for NZ while in Halifax so it can be done! The other thing is NZ is for some reason brimming with recruitment agencies, so you could work with them 1:1 as another way to line up a gig.
@@IsThisHandleTaken thanks for the reply! Cool you're from the same spot. Small world haha. Like I said the situation varies from person to person. Things are definitely a struggle here now as well. The wages were never overly great in the maritimes but the housing market used to be really good. I got lucky and bought in 2019 before everything went nuts. I work at the shipyard and with the new contract $47hr/CAD or the equivalent to $57NZD. Not to mention my work pays double time ot which last time i was in NZ i remember ot being paid in straight time. I'm definitely one of the luckier ones. Anything I look at online for NZ is like $28-40NZD. I'm still pretty young and wouldn't be looking at the move anytime right away. I think to really be happy there as a Canadian you kinda got to separate yourself from the idea of ever going back. I used to get paid while living there and automatically in my head convert it back to CAD and just think about how little I was making lol. When in reality in terms of money there it was decent pay.
I love New Zealand. It's my dream country of abode, it's peaceful, scenic and serene ambience is fascinating. I hope to move my family there in the nearest future. Thanks for this video.
As a guy who lives in Nz. I adore the countryside. It’s just so fun going to these cool beaches or bays and bush walks. Nature really was separated from the rest of the world in New Zealand for how beautiful it is. I also recently went to a beach at a place called Tiwai Point. And the waves and huge rocks and the general history and beauty the beach has. You can also see large ships go into the bluff port. (Which is where tiwai is close too). On the way into the beach we were beside a large aluminium factory that takes up 30% of the country’s power. And it was huge. The generators were massive and it was cool seeing the large factory. I live in a small city called invercargill. Very small but great city. And that’s why I love it.
I love New Zealand. I did visit Tauranga in the North Island and surroundings and I agree that is beautiful and I wish I could move there. What a country !!!
I have had the pleasure of living in nz for 16 years and with out a doubt too me this place is absolutely awesome 👌, I moved from the uk 🇬🇧 and having traveled to a lot of country's around the world 🌎 nothing has been more stunning and appealing than the mighty nz 😀 ❤️
I am a kiwi who is now living out of New Zealand, I have to say there is so much I miss about home, free medical care the fresh food and space, plus the friendliness of my people. I sometimes wonder why I left, but it was to live with my only son's family and get to know my grandson. This has been well worth it; even though I yearn for home. We Kiwis don't know what we had, until we leave.
Free medical care is a myth unfortunately. Unless you can claim ACC an MRI for example would cost in the hundreds of dollars,an xray mostly has tobe paid for by the patient unless you are in hospital. You have a huge wait for an orthopaedic surgery if you have eg arthritis yet if you fall off your skateboard or out of a tree while drunk its paid for. A lot of cancer drugs arent funded so people often have to remortgage or sell their houses to self fund, or its tough,youre gonna go without. And I work in the health system so i know first hand
Yes I live there. In the Marlborough Sounds, one of the most beuatiful areas in one of the most beuatiful countries in the world. ... How lucky we are. 😀
I've been travel to south island on 2011 (only for 4 days short trip). But i have fallen in love with this place. I'm from Indonesia, and we also have abundance beautiful and natural places like New Zealand. But i love the climate at NZ. I wish i could back there, with my kids. And show them "look at this place"....just beautiful and peaceful.
Visited New Zealand in September 2018. The country is a marvel. Every aspect of what the video describes is true. I must add, as an old rugger, All Blacks vs Springboks is the best rugby in the world. Milford Sound is a gift to the world. The folks were a pleasure from Invercargill all the way up to Auckland. Anyone who hasn't been there needs to put New Zealand at or near the top of their Bucket List.
I’m a New Zealand Māori myself! Genuinely I love this country endlessly! I haven’t travelled the globe but I have seen a couple pictures of different countries, but none of them changed my mind about my own country being my favourite! I am so lucky to be born here and be part of the culture it holds! I love being a Māori! New Zealand has some of the most kindest people, they don’t care about your looks at beaches and so on. New Zealand is pure freedom, even the spring water! 😂 Our crime rate is pretty low. We got good history that is so much fun to learn about! We don’t have any venomous snakes nor spiders, although we do have white tails and red backs but red backs are very very rare to find in Aotearoa! We only get snakes and non-native spiders from ships and airplanes! Sometimes sea snakes come over by themselves uninvited. 🥴
I am a pakaha, lived in Wellington and Rotorua, and humbled by what you say, for I have lived alongside many amazing Maori people all my life. We are one people, all New Zealanders no matter where we are from. That is what makes us special.
I live in NewZealand and I am very grateful for that. It is too expensive for sure, probably because of isolation but I love the isolation. This is probably why New Zealanders like to travel so much. All of us at some stage want to get out and see how the rest of the world lives. I am super grateful for living here in NZ. Thanks for the compliments Cheers Peter
@@GreatCityAttractions oh it will definitely happen. Seeing the All Blacks perform the Haka is at the top of my bucket list. The Haka is the reason I fell in love with the Maori culture. He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. If I worded that incorrectly, please excuse my ignorance. I’ve just recently been attempting to learn Te Reo Maori. My sincere apologies if I’ve butchered that proverb. Aroha.
In my primary school in London many decades ago I had a Kiwi school teacher who was the most gentlest kindest man, who taught us some Māori songs, and we were so taken up by him! It was at a tender age I told him one day I will visit your country when I’m older! Sadly that dream was forgotten until we were head hunted to work in australia, and after being in Australia for a few years we took our first holiday in NZ, across its whole length! I was so impressed by the friendly kind people , and the country is simply magical With such different vibes in the different areas we visited! I felt sad that we didn’t actually settle in NZ,but now our kids are so happy being in Australian-that any further move would bring about mayhem in our lives from our young adult kids, I plan to visit again as I’ve made good Kiwi friends here in Aus, who have gone back to live in NZ!
@@humblegorilla935 Oh yeah I totally get you. But, if people can move to The Bahamas or The Maldives or Bali, then surely I can move to New Zealand... right? 😉😅
One of great, beautiful, friendly country in the world. We live here for last 6 years and no regret... Traveled almost all places in both North & South Island... Amazing and we welcome everyone to NZ
As someone who has lived in New Zealand my whole life, it really is a great place. Calm temperatures, beautiful sites, and most importantly nice people. I have always lived in the north island so I don't know much about the south
I'll tell you about Central Otago. Hot in summer and freezing in winter until it gets down to about -10 to -15 degrees then you go numb and can't feel the cold. There can be snow on the hills around Christmas time, usually more often than not, and in summer it can get so hot that you can't go outside. It doesn't snow that often in Winter, but when it does, it SNOWS.
I loved New Zealand so much. I’ve visited twice so far. My recent visit was March 2023 and I truly think my visit helped me heal from a traumatic life situation that plagued me for five years. So thankful that I’m past it….thank you NZ.
As a Born n bred Kiwi, I’ve been fortunate to travel extensively spending over 20 years skippering charter yachts in the Greek Islands, and many countries in Europe.but it has always been nice to come home to NZ. As I have now retired and no longer do the sailing charters mainly due to the Syrian refugee crisis and the World wide Covid pandemic it was nice to isolate here in NZ during this period. My wife and I now travel all over NZ with our caravan basically living the dream. So lucky and privileged to be able to enjoy this lifestyle.
I lived in New Zealand from the UK, i loved my time there. But right now for my age I don’t mind a bit more gritty and a bit more lively. I don’t get that feeling like i do in London or New York, it’s not perfect like NZ is close to, but it feels like places in the Northern Hemisphere have a lot more vibrancy, in some places i feel i can do anything i want with my life, i find it inspiring even though it’s more gritty. However , shout out to New Zealand and the best thing about it is the Kiwis, NZ people are some of the most friendly and embracing people you’ll meet. They are the best people i’ve worked with as well.
@@HubertCumbadale02 Exactly, Kiwis are so pleasant and blissfully unaware (naïve). It gives off a very sterile, Truman show esque feel. I had to leave after being born and bred there.
New Zealand is an awesome place to live. So proud to be a Kiwi. Super friendly, caring and helpful people. With the way the world is at the moment, with all the wars etc, I feel extremely lucky and safe living here. Have a beautiful 2 and half year old son that loves exploring the outdoors with his daddy, so New Zealand is the perfect place for us to be. Thank you for the choice video and thanks to all my fellow Kiwis who make living here such a wonderful experience, Love you all..... 🌏☺😁🥰
I’ve been wanting to go to New Zealand since I had a power point project in School(5th) grade. I learned of this place and fell in love. In my early 30s now but I wish to visit here one day ♥️
Moved to NZ in 2019. Living in Auckland the most liveable city in the world! cost of living and housing prices are over the roof now but that wont make me regret coming here. The best plan B that I would have ever dreamed of. (Plan A was Australia but didnt work out).
I Absolutely Love ❤ New New Zealand 🇳🇿 and it Will be a Dream Come true 👍 if I will Oneday Get the Opportunity to Visit there and Maybe Settle down there and Work and Get to know the Amazing People of New Zealand 🇳🇿. Am a Gambian 🇬🇲 Thanks 😊
Living in NZ, Queenstown, Wanaka and some places of the North Island made me understand that you don’t need lot’s of money to be rich. Living here specially in Wanaka is such a blessing, it’s got everything I like, skateboarding, a beautiful lake for wakeboarding during summer and then an amazing mountain with a sick park during winter. It’s just unreal!
I'm 6th generation Kiwi. Love my country of course. Lived in 3 different countries in different cultures and married into a fourth. The points you make are true and yes this makes it a great country. It is absolutely beautiful the accessibility to enjoy this beauty is excellent. It is also very safe compared to most countries. Outdoorsy people will love it. Even Auckland it's largest city with large city issues is actually beautiful. Also not only being far away from other countries but also having a policy of not annoying other countries means a New Zealand passport is perhaps the best passport to have in the world. No one is our enemy. In fact sometimes we are just left off the map altogether - which is kinda nice because they can't fire nuclear missiles at us when they don't even have us on their maps. However I feel I need point out, not all is a bed a roses. Here are just four to consider: There are some structural problems in society. New Zealand society is overall very friendly and chill. However there are systemic problems. It is very sexist against males in divorce, education and health. 25+ % of children have no father in their lives and may not have any male teacher in their lives. However the systems work to make things more difficult for fathers - not to encourage them. Male suicide is at a terrible level. But in general they refuse to acknowledge this problem of sexism even exists, because it is against males. Which means things don't improve. It has a lot of domestic violence. The main aspects of this are also mostly not acknowledged and therefore also not addressed. Such as being common in Maori families and that children are most at risk of abuse from their own mothers. Other countries have societal issues also of course. Just don't come to NZ thinking it the land of unicorns or something. Having a small population a long way from other markets means there are limited career and business opportunities. yet it has a high cost of living. This leads many more telentated or motivated New Zealanders to leave even though they would like to stay. This should be very seriously considered before moving to NZ. The productivity of NZ continues to fall lower and lower, relative to over OECD countries. This is due to a lack of investment in people and plant by business and government. This has been going on for decades and even still most people refuse to acknowledge there is an issue. There is a societal denial and so this is another problem which doesn't get addressed. Even though people have noticed they are getting relatively poorer. They usually refuse to admit what the cause is. This could be quite frustrating if you have moved to New Zealand rather than lived there your whole life. Housing costs and the lack of pollical will/intelligence to solve it. Coupled with the poor climate of alternative retirement strategies outside of home ownership. Especially in Auckland. If you don't know about this then you definitely need to dig deeper before moving to NZ. For these and other reasons there are more than 13% of New Zealanders who do not even live in New Zealand. They moved. So these are not trivial things. So yes, definitely a great country. Just don't imagine its perfect. Which is why I kind of worry about the title of "greatest".
That's a great post Dave, very well explained. Have a read of mine, don't know if you'll agree with it but that's what I noticed, I'm 59 and have noticed a lot of what has happened to this beautiful country.
All one needs is to look at just how insanely difficult NZ makes immigration even for Business Start ups with plenty of capital & experience. There are many FAR wealthier Countries that pave the road for new foreign Investment while NZ is actively putting up roadblocks. It's no wonder that NZ is currently experiencing a net negative in immigration. Don't misunderstand my criticism here, I'd move to NZ in a heartbeat from the USA if they just loosened the restrictions a little. I'm just pointing out that the way immigration looks in NZ compared to the 2 dozen or so other Countries I've looked at moving my Business to is like there are giant signs all around the islands pointing out that read "FUCK OFF".
Pretty sure the rest of the World has these problems....I mean just reading some of the posts of these NEW KIWIS pretty much confirms that. But YES? not the Greatest...but PRETTY BLOODY CLOSE to it
I emigrated to New Zealand in 2005 from the UK. The best move I have made in my life. Not only can I see all the bubbling mud etc, I can visit countries such as Fiji, Samoa, Cook Islands that used to be dreams for me. I also have found Maori culture very interesting, to the point of having "Ta Moko" (Maori tattoos) with a story for each of them. Ta Moko is not a "pretty decoration" but a meaningful story. I just wish that "Te Reo" (Maori language) was easier to learn. Come visit and have the best holiday of you life!
anytime you would like a little bit of help in learning or just understanding maori culture even just the every day bits or just the pronunciation I would /can help you ,,my reward comes from my pride at hearing "Te Reo "pronounced correctly by people such as yourself who would like to open another door in their lives
@@jamescorry63 I have been finding this section "interesting" as so many comments selling people outside Aotearoa to learn Te Reo. Te Reo is a New Zealand government variant of Maori while Maori from different clans have their own Maori language variant.
@@agnesvm875 You can get a work permit and work at kiwifruit places here in Te Puke, its a town in the North Island near Tauranga, Trevalyans and Eastpack hire lots of people for seasonal work here and our country welcomes you! come over and Ill gift you a beer my friend!
As an American and moved here 25 years ago and thrilled now to be a citizen. NZ is the best kept secret known to mankind. Visit…..you won’t be disappointed !
At least we aren't a third world country with poor unclean drinking water, major droughts, dictatorship, freezing cold -20 or too hot 40°🥵 etc. Sure it's not perfect, no place is but living in NZ born and raised means you hit the jackpot of the lucky dip because you are better off than 99% of the rest of the world 🌍🌎 😁
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the price of food isn't due to our isolation (most things on that list are grown or made locally), it's due to a duopoly in the supermarkets. It's cheaper to buy NZ dairy products in the UK than it is here!
You forgot to mention. It is the trout fishing capital of the world. I am in Australia. Been three times now. Hoping to go back in 2024. If I could, yes I would live there ❤❤❤❤
As a Kiwi myself, I can definitely say that NZ is a great country to grow up in and retire in, however, it does have its drawbacks. Career opportunities aren't a nowhere near as abundant as they are in North America or Europe, or Australia for that matter, and some can feel that their potential is limited in New Zealand, hence why a lot of young New Zealanders leave to live and work in the UK, Australia, Canada, or the United States (me). I don't think anyone can claim a country being the best in the world, because they all have their pros and cons. For me, NZ is rather boring and I felt limited, so I moved to the USA where I have been able to pursue what I love (Aviation) and enjoy many hobbies and experiences I would have never had the chance to do back in New Zealand. New Zealand is a great country for some, and not for others. So It hard for me to agree that its the best country in the world, because that really depends on each person. And one more thing to add, unless you are a skilled worker with expertise in an area New Zealand needs, its immigration system is very difficult and restrictive.
I hear ya I live in the Czech Republic (ima a kiwi) but I do have to say unless it's in Oceania or eastern Europe I probably won't live in any other country, not as safe, too work-oriented, backwords policing shitty laws and regulations and the list goes on. Yeah north America and Europe have a lot of job oppurinties but I feel like they have nothing else to offer that I cant get in Oceania or eastern Europe
As a kiwi I agree. It’s a great place to be born and raised in for sure. I think we are pretty good people, down to earth and the things we learn as children, growing up in a pretty safe healthy environment, you have the freedom to run and play and explore and be children is priceless. However if you are a go getter then we do see a lot of own up and coming talented people go overseas for opportunities. The brain drain we call it. So In saying that those who are wanting to immigrate here it explains why we look for those who can bring speciality workers back into our shores. NZ isn’t for everyone, but it certainly has soooo many more pros than cons. Everyone is different you are so right and kiwis do tend to have adventurous spirts and so people like you Colin do love to go spread their wings and that’s great too. I’ve been to most places around here world (excluding Asia) and there are some amazingly beautiful places around the world and beautiful cultures, but in New Zealand we do have a lot of culture, many many beautiful areas, every corner you turn there is something magical to see, we are pretty safe, clean, people are pretty laid back and would help anyone out if they needed it, we have the freedom to sleep out under the stars without worrying about wild animals lol if you love nature and a slower pace of life then you will love New Zealand.
You make great points. I'm a Generational US American (Native American Mother and ADOS Father). I grew up in the US. I had opportunities to do so many things. I've seen the good, the bad and the ugly, that the US has. Now that I'm middle aged, I don't need so many hobbies. I need a slower environment, different scenery etc. I've seen 70% of the US already. It would be nice to move to another Country. However, I stay where my Family stays. Moving to another State, let alone another Country is far off the radar for them. So here I stay!
It should be difficult and restrictive. There is an insane amount of people moving here relative to population size, putting so much pressure on aging infrastructure and sending house prices to the fucking moon. Could do with a total immigration ban for the next 20 years until some of the serious issues are ironed out.
Pacific cultures and customs Is really what makes me proud of our lands. And I'm proud of our euro descendents here today. We are good people here because of our lands. Love it
I’ve traveled all around the world and went to New Zealand in 2012 as a retirement trip, and can honestly say it’s the only country that I could have ever live in. If you haven’t been just do it, you won’t regret it.
I ❤ New Zealand 🇳🇿. Almost 9 to 10 months in an year we can enjoy outdoor activities as the weather is so good and no extreme weather conditions like most of the countries US, Sweden, Switzerland ...
I confirm NZ is the best country of the world. I visited NZ 6 times for seeing the wonderful nature and friendly people. Expect the long flight from Europe. 😍
I agree! I moved from Australia after dozens of trips here over the years. There are way too many positives here for me that far outweigh the higher costs. It continues to gob-smack me with the ever-friendly people, and of course, its amazing landscapes!
I think for someone to live in NZ I would highly recommend that you check out before making final decision. It is a great country to live in but it is best for you to judge it yourself while on holiday
I have been to New Zealand 3 times staying a month each time. Mostly tramping in the beautiful mountains on the southern island. The sand flies on the west coast are a minor irritant but other than that I absolutely love New Zealand for so many reasons. If I were to chose a place to live in New Zealand, it would be Nelson on the South Island. I always tell people that the north island is beautiful. But the problem is, the south island is spectacular.
Honestly, the more i read and study about different world countries, the more NZ appeals to me. I love that its an isolated country, away from the chaos of the rest of the world. Its such a beautiful paradise. And no drama. Its one of the happiest countries on the planet. Its citizens know how to take care of their country and i just adore this.
we arent perfect but we're pretty privileged honestly, our government needs to suck some fat balls tho, half of us are leaving the country.. new zealand is always seen as perfect, but the issues normal kiwis face everyday is incredible.
There’s a lot of drama unfortunately lmao. We’re becoming more and more divided instead of getting together and working through the problems facing us, it’s really sad to watch
I'm going on my first trip to New Zealand the end of January 2024. I'm trying to learn about the country and it's history before I go. I hope not, but it will probably be my last big trip as I will semi retire next year when I move down to my son's in southern California from Washington state. Your beautiful video is inspiring
@LOLYOU DOOF New Zealand is the 2nd safest country in the world behind Iceland. :) we do not have a problem with knife violence here, not like the UK for example. Of course you have violence and problems, like any other country does it’s not perfect here by any means, human beings do live here lol. Human beings are idiots lol Violent crime is rare. Per capita our violent crime/ homicide rates are among the lowest rates in the world - in other words as a female I wouldn’t have a problem walking home on my own at night out it that way
I visited New Zealand to visit family many many years back. And it is absolutely beautiful. The combination of sea and mountains is stunning. However it can be inaccessible to visit certain parts of the world from there . Even Australia is a good 3 hours plane ride away. I visited once and cant even think of visiting there again.
Along with Indonesia and Iceland, New Zealand is my favorite country on Earth. And Queenstown in Winter is my absolute favorite place on the planet. I got to go caving in the Waitomo glow worm caves of the North Island, which was a life-altering event, but the snowcapped mountains and mist fjords of the South Island are unbeatable and I'd love to call Queenstown my home every winter. If you've never visited New Zealand, I can't recommend it enough. Amazing place!
Made me proud to be a kiwi. Come to the westland area, if u visit. I have lived all over NZ, but the West Coast is the best coast 😂. Good job fella. Good video.
Yep most things are great but things here are ridiculously expensive compared to countries like Ireland they are ripping us off bad here in nz almost criminal,if your single and you want to rent nope no good minimum wage is $650 and rent is $600 for some places
As a Kiwi I can say that the pros far outweigh the cons, compared to other countries, however some Kiwis do complain because they’ve never left the country to experience other parts of the globe to truly appreciate how lucky we are.
Agreed
We're so isolated and spoiled imo
@@fallenangel_899 Isolated? Yes. Spoiled? Not really
Kiwi born but much happier living in Belgium for 22 years. I can visit three different countries in one day on one tank of petrol ( yep, can afford petrol ) and not see one " indigenous activist " calling me a racist, colonialist oppressor. As a pensioner, I live quite comfortably but in NZ I'd be in a tent, eating cold dog food from the can. I do miss living it up in Queenstown though...wait, I never did that. Too many tourists.
why wasn’t i surprised when you said you were a pensioner
Moved to New Zealand from South Africa in 2017. The one thing missed in this video is that New Zealand is a paradise for raising kids. Sports, Parks, schools / education and Kiwi Culture is phenomenal for sprouting groms.
we also have one of the lowest child health rates among developed countries
I immigrated to NZ from SA in 2008, Hi from Tauranga 😊, I'm doing my te reo Māori journey at the moment. No where else in the world I would rather be ❤
So you left South Africa permanently?
@@luu1678 that is what moved means doesn't it, they could always go there for holiday or move back though
@@luu1678 I did, love it here. Its home
As a Japanese I'm super grateful to learn English in New Zealand. It was super cool to experience the amazing nature (it was 100 times better than japan). The education system was super good, the culture, everything was just perfect for me. I really want to thank New Zealand for all these amazing experiences and hope to go there again! :) 🗾🇳🇿
So you can speak English very well
Hello
@@jeffchris2056 well yeah..
whaaaat nature in japan is amazing !!!
Japan is my favourite country
NZ is a very nice and amazing country, people's dream country, thank God I'm from this country and we good people in here
Indeed, got a good paying investment where I get 30% daily profits
@@kimberlybrian5205 yes it's possible, I do earn that to daily from my trading investment account
@@davidsonleo9487 Wish I had such a means of earnings
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I make 30% daily profits returns from trading through Sarah Ann Heim.
It’s been 5 months since I left New Zealand to study abroad, and I am missing New Zealand so much. I don’t know how to overcome this homesickness and now that I’ve left NZ, it made me realise how wonderful the people and the country was. I miss you kiwis😢
Aww, and we miss you too babe........ You take care out there OK! 🥲
@@MrShanefish81 Aww thank youuu
Nau mai, haere mai taku ehoa.
Home is home. You are aotearoa. Where ever you go! Walk knowing that you have our history, our culture behind you.
Do you have anyone to send you Whittakers, Reduced Cream, and Onion Soup??
dont come back.
As a New Zealander, I say the only HUGE downside to living here is how Inaccessible the rest of the world is. I would love to travel to loads of different countries (prior to covid), but they are all so expensive! Europe, where I have never been and would love to go, costs around 3 grand per person. That’s a lot of money. Other than that I do think New Zealand is an amazing place to live
There is some truth to that, there is only Australia as a cheap easy destination and a bunch of small pacific Islands which may or may not appeal.
@@Battleneter nah mate not at the moment, prices up at 1k return- also inflation makes accomodation and food more expensive- not a cheap trip
Opposite of your sentiments here in the USA. Got loads of places we can go to😂 every state is like a country in itself. Hell, california alone has more people than Australia and new Zealand combined LMAO 🤣🤣🤣
@@islandvibez Had no idea "more people" makes life better, China must be an awesome place to live using your logic lol
At least we have a powerful passport that allows us to go to many other countries
I moved from the uk with my family best thing we ever did we all own our own houses have everything we could ask for such a wonderful life we live would not change it for the world the children all grew up playing out side in fresh air this is the best country in the world ❤thank you New Zealand for letting us come here to live 😊
you're most welcome
I have traveled around Europe and different states in the USA great experience meeting people they couldn't guess where I
was from I was so glad to come home and realized what a wonderful country we live in.....sing ❤ ♥ 💙 praises
I loved New Zealand so much. I’ve visited twice so far.❤ My recent visit was March 2023 and I truly think my visit helped me heal from a traumatic life situation that plagued me for five years. So thankful that I’m past it….thank you NZ.
Hello pretty
@@Houstoncutz12 Hiya
@@MoonLightOnWater1 were are you streaming from dear?
My family and I travelled the whole of New Zealand from top to bottom in 2012, we then opted to migrate the very next year from Malaysia on my birthday. One of the best presents I've ever recieved!
thats amazing haha
It's a holiday spot, Not good for young people, but good for old people to retire
Glad to welcome you to our country
cost allot to live there how do yo udo it
@@onlythewise1 don't live in a major city live in regions avoid Auckland
What you have said about New Zealand in this video is absolutely true. Recently I visited New Zealand from April to September 2023. I stayed in Auckland and nearby visited the whole North Island. I also visited cities like Queenstown and Christchurch in South Island. I am glad to say that I passed the most memorable and the best time of my life in this five months. I longed to visit New Zealand again in near future. 😍
I am Italian. I have been to N.Z. last April, to the south Island. Absolutly Amazing! The beauty Is everywhere! Is Just like a postcard!
Congratulations for your national holiday on 6th February New Zealand from your friends in Germany
Thanks friend!
Thank you friend!!
....and sadly high crime and sewerage beaches...
@@Philbotpuma164 you're going to the wrong beaches
We love Z Germans very much! Bless you!
As a New Zealander I am so glad that other people are glad they travelled here! New Zealand is very overlooked and isn't on a lot of world maps. I love living here! Everyone's so nice and we have great education! Thank you for making this video :)
im going to nz next mounth fo university
@@sleepycat5389 Should have gone to aussie. Much higher wages and much lower living costs.
Yes. We are very beautiful and we are a good country and obviously Auckland has the most people .
@@sleepycat5389cool! I hope you enjoy our country
@@British_Empire1602 thx hhh i will
Look at how many people we have in our relatively small nation, but then look at all the success we have with sporting achievements etc, there may not be alot of us, but we are a great people because we always stand together wherever we are we are all PROUD to be from Aotearoa
Im super proud to be from NEW ZEALAND
@@e.m7110 amen bro amen
I am British and have visited NZ twice. Each time for 6 months. NZ is an amazing country and has no real comparison. Depending on your budget and how much you spend on stuff you can get by with a modest amount. The first time I camped and tramped which was the best way to see the country. A great way to meet people. The 2nd time was in a car bought with the modest budget again. I just can't wait to get back for another visit.
I moved to NZ in 2020, this place is paradise on Earth, I'm here to stay! 😍🇳🇿
I am jealous and happy for you. Enjoy.
C'est tout un hasard de voir un auteur que j'admire commenter sur un video de voyage!
I'm also looking for a new place to move.. what made you choose New Zealand in the first place?
How is dunedin? I am getting job opportunity there... i am from India... i have no idea what to do?
@@WalidtheNoematicsguy Nice scenery down those ways. Probably nice summers, but cold in the winter.
@@pyb.5672I thank god that I wasn't born french ❤
I lived in New Zealand for almost 10 years, really lovely country but it's just got so expensive over the last few years that I couldn't really afford to live there any more. Moved to Australia, equally as happy but earn more.
As a holiday destination though New Zealand is still worth visiting. 🙂👍
Whats the difference of Earning in NZ & earning in Aus?
@@tishadhassan2724 Same cost of living, I earn around 30% more.
@@thomas316 what about the people who had newzealand passport so wheather he can migrate to australia or not
I'm from East Coast Canada, moved out to NZ in 2011 and lived here for 11 years. Moved back to Canada with my wife and kids in 2022, then after 7 months turned the ship around and came right back. Whenever people whinge about NZ I remind them things are so much worse in many places. Healthcare is solid here (2-tier system), income tax is relatively light, the food is outstanding (in Auckland especially), and all the other reasons mentioned in the video. The people are generally pretty chill as well, love to banter and don't take themselves all too seriously. 10/10 would recommend
Canadian here as well, I was in NZ last month, now thinking to move there with my family too.
@@RT-vf1er nice mate! The more the merrier. Happy to help out if you have more questions about the place
Hey boss! Also from east coast Canada (Halifax). I lived in New Zealand for a year in 2015-2016. Would love to return to New Zealand for good one day. Are you still there?
This will vary greatly from person to person but I'm in the trades and was earning about 55% of what I was used to in Canada. That was kind of the deal breaker for me at the time. Especially where everything is now so expensive that extra $$ really goes a long way. The best thing about New Zealand was definitely getting away from the winter but I found the day to day definitely more of a struggle.
@@jared2232 hey man! Yep I'm still here, and yeah the cost of living has def gone up but the thing with NZ is, the cost of living has always been high. It's actually caught up a LOT in Halifax (groceries, rent, clothes, even electronics). In my experience the wages are on average higher in NZ (in local currency), the minimum wage is $22.70 vs $13.35 in NS and trades are huge out here.
That's not to say I don't believe you re: pay discrepancy, but with the increases in minimum wage over the years, the baseline is high relative to east coast Canada. And with all the cost of living increases we noticed back in NS, it was roughly even (or better in NZ depending on your role) when comparing income vs cost of living. House prices are still nuts here which is a huge bummer, but the rent would be similar in many cases to Halifax.
If you were considering coming back this way I would suggest checking out Trademe Jobs or Seek and seeing if you can tee up a decent role in advance. I did my most recent job search for NZ while in Halifax so it can be done! The other thing is NZ is for some reason brimming with recruitment agencies, so you could work with them 1:1 as another way to line up a gig.
@@IsThisHandleTaken thanks for the reply! Cool you're from the same spot. Small world haha.
Like I said the situation varies from person to person. Things are definitely a struggle here now as well. The wages were never overly great in the maritimes but the housing market used to be really good. I got lucky and bought in 2019 before everything went nuts. I work at the shipyard and with the new contract $47hr/CAD or the equivalent to $57NZD. Not to mention my work pays double time ot which last time i was in NZ i remember ot being paid in straight time. I'm definitely one of the luckier ones.
Anything I look at online for NZ is like $28-40NZD. I'm still pretty young and wouldn't be looking at the move anytime right away. I think to really be happy there as a Canadian you kinda got to separate yourself from the idea of ever going back. I used to get paid while living there and automatically in my head convert it back to CAD and just think about how little I was making lol. When in reality in terms of money there it was decent pay.
I love New Zealand. It's my dream country of abode, it's peaceful, scenic and serene ambience is fascinating. I hope to move my family there in the nearest future. Thanks for this video.
just remeber try move in some where out of auckland because it is VERY exensive
From where?
@@jackd1582I am from Nigeria.
Don’t do it.
YES I FULLY AGREE
I from the U.S.A. and visited New Zealand for 1 month during Nov. 2005. Great people, beautiful country and would be very happy living there.
We love our New Zealand. It’s heaven on Earth.
As a guy who lives in Nz. I adore the countryside. It’s just so fun going to these cool beaches or bays and bush walks. Nature really was separated from the rest of the world in New Zealand for how beautiful it is. I also recently went to a beach at a place called Tiwai Point. And the waves and huge rocks and the general history and beauty the beach has. You can also see large ships go into the bluff port. (Which is where tiwai is close too). On the way into the beach we were beside a large aluminium factory that takes up 30% of the country’s power. And it was huge. The generators were massive and it was cool seeing the large factory. I live in a small city called invercargill. Very small but great city. And that’s why I love it.
A Southlander. Just like me!
I love New Zealand. I did visit Tauranga in the North Island and surroundings and I agree that is beautiful and I wish I could move there. What a country !!!
Wait to you visit the south Island!
I'm from the U.S and I've been obsessed with this place forever. I'm going to live there one day. The most stunning place I've ever seen!
Lovely country and beautiful places to visit.
We'd love to have you here ^^
No, no, you stay right where you are
@@trevorauld1039 Aww not all of us are how we're portrayed to be. I'm a good breed. Intelligent enough to know I deserve better and don't belong here.
Come to Aussie instead.
I have had the pleasure of living in nz for 16 years and with out a doubt too me this place is absolutely awesome 👌, I moved from the uk 🇬🇧 and having traveled to a lot of country's around the world 🌎 nothing has been more stunning and appealing than the mighty nz 😀 ❤️
I grew up in Switzerland and move to the USA a few years ago. I regret it. Now I am wondering if I should move to New Zealand.
@@SN-bl6xm I can only suggest you give it a try 😉 but to me this place has everything you could ever want or need .
Hello) I'm interested in grammar. Does the ussage of 'I have had ... ' mean you are still living there?
@@hanna381 now now be nice 👍
I moved to NZ in 1995 age 49, a very good move as it turned out, when older much easier to settle and not miss crowded Europe.
How is dunedin? I am getting job opportunity there... i am from India... i have no idea what to do?
I am a kiwi who is now living out of New Zealand, I have to say there is so much I miss about home, free medical care the fresh food and space, plus the friendliness of my people. I sometimes wonder why I left, but it was to live with my only son's family and get to know my grandson. This has been well worth it; even though I yearn for home. We Kiwis don't know what we had, until we leave.
Free medical care is a myth unfortunately. Unless you can claim ACC an MRI for example would cost in the hundreds of dollars,an xray mostly has tobe paid for by the patient unless you are in hospital. You have a huge wait for an orthopaedic surgery if you have eg arthritis yet if you fall off your skateboard or out of a tree while drunk its paid for. A lot of cancer drugs arent funded so people often have to remortgage or sell their houses to self fund, or its tough,youre gonna go without. And I work in the health system so i know first hand
Yes I live there. In the Marlborough Sounds, one of the most beuatiful areas in one of the most beuatiful countries in the world. ... How lucky we are. 😀
I've been travel to south island on 2011 (only for 4 days short trip). But i have fallen in love with this place. I'm from Indonesia, and we also have abundance beautiful and natural places like New Zealand. But i love the climate at NZ.
I wish i could back there, with my kids. And show them "look at this place"....just beautiful and peaceful.
Visited New Zealand in September 2018. The country is a marvel. Every aspect of what the video describes is true. I must add, as an old rugger, All Blacks vs Springboks is the best rugby in the world. Milford Sound is a gift to the world. The folks were a pleasure from Invercargill all the way up to Auckland. Anyone who hasn't been there needs to put New Zealand at or near the top of their Bucket List.
I’m a New Zealand Māori myself! Genuinely I love this country endlessly! I haven’t travelled the globe but I have seen a couple pictures of different countries, but none of them changed my mind about my own country being my favourite! I am so lucky to be born here and be part of the culture it holds! I love being a Māori! New Zealand has some of the most kindest people, they don’t care about your looks at beaches and so on. New Zealand is pure freedom, even the spring water! 😂 Our crime rate is pretty low. We got good history that is so much fun to learn about! We don’t have any venomous snakes nor spiders, although we do have white tails and red backs but red backs are very very rare to find in Aotearoa! We only get snakes and non-native spiders from ships and airplanes! Sometimes sea snakes come over by themselves uninvited. 🥴
Kia ora! Well said. 🥴
Good call cuz no snakes or spiders forgot about that
so true
I am a pakaha, lived in Wellington and Rotorua, and humbled by what you say, for I have lived alongside many amazing Maori people all my life. We are one people, all New Zealanders no matter where we are from. That is what makes us special.
they- in my past ahh nearly killed by giant centipedes in Tokomaru bay/ hastings/ Auckland /Tikokino.
We moved to New Zealand from Australia....we love it here! Best move!
I live in NewZealand and I am very grateful for that. It is too expensive for sure, probably because of isolation but I love the isolation. This is probably why New Zealanders like to travel so much. All of us at some stage want to get out and see how the rest of the world lives. I am super grateful for living here in NZ. Thanks for the compliments Cheers Peter
Cheers peter!!Your place is great!!!
Same! I also live in New Zealand and im very greatful
Kia ora from West Virginia, USA. Aroha to all from Aotearoa. I can’t wait to visit this amazing place.
It's a great place to tour around. I hope you make it someday.
@@GreatCityAttractions oh it will definitely happen. Seeing the All Blacks perform the Haka is at the top of my bucket list. The Haka is the reason I fell in love with the Maori culture. He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. If I worded that incorrectly, please excuse my ignorance. I’ve just recently been attempting to learn Te Reo Maori. My sincere apologies if I’ve butchered that proverb. Aroha.
That's great commitment to learn Te Reo - I do hope you enjoy your time when you arrive.
In my primary school in London many decades ago I had a Kiwi school teacher who was the most gentlest kindest man, who taught us some Māori songs, and we were so taken up by him! It was at a tender age I told him one day I will visit your country when I’m older! Sadly that dream was forgotten until we were head hunted to work in australia, and after being in Australia for a few years we took our first holiday in NZ, across its whole length! I was so impressed by the friendly kind people , and the country is simply magical With such different vibes in the different areas we visited! I felt sad that we didn’t actually settle in NZ,but now our kids are so happy being in Australian-that any further move would bring about mayhem in our lives from our young adult kids, I plan to visit again as I’ve made good Kiwi friends here in Aus, who have gone back to live in NZ!
New Zealand? Definitely one of my favourite countries in the world. I don't know whether I'd love to move there or just visit for the rest of my life.
Don't move to New Zealand we have enough people
It's a holiday spot, Not good for young people, but good for old people to retire
@@humblegorilla935 Oh yeah I totally get you. But, if people can move to The Bahamas or The Maldives or Bali, then surely I can move to New Zealand... right? 😉😅
Move here
@@jaedynbagley171 no we don't we have natural negative population group.
Don't be a xenophobe we need immigrants
I would SO want to spend the rest of my life there. Been there twice. Will go there again in January '23. Can't wait. 😫
NZ is simply home ❤️ I couldn't imagine being anywhere else ❤️
One of great, beautiful, friendly country in the world. We live here for last 6 years and no regret... Traveled almost all places in both North & South Island... Amazing and we welcome everyone to NZ
Thanks so much
Feel fortunate to come across such beautiful country and a wonderful video. Each frame of the video is breathtakingly amazing. Thank you ❤️.
As someone who has lived in New Zealand my whole life, it really is a great place. Calm temperatures, beautiful sites, and most importantly nice people. I have always lived in the north island so I don't know much about the south
It's a holiday spot, Not good for young people, but good for old people to retire
@@humblegorilla935 bro are you saying you know the country I live in better than I do who has grown up here?
I'll tell you about Central Otago. Hot in summer and freezing in winter until it gets down to about -10 to -15 degrees then you go numb and can't feel the cold. There can be snow on the hills around Christmas time, usually more often than not, and in summer it can get so hot that you can't go outside. It doesn't snow that often in Winter, but when it does, it SNOWS.
@@lincolnnelson5143 You have said you have not been to South Island but yet you know more than "humble Gorilla"?
I loved New Zealand so much. I’ve visited twice so far. My recent visit was March 2023 and I truly think my visit helped me heal from a traumatic life situation that plagued me for five years. So thankful that I’m past it….thank you NZ.
I would visit New Zealand. It looks amazing
I love New Zeland and i am from Slovenia
That’s pretty far away.
@@Bailanat0r i know its in the balkans
Met a Slovenian women over her. She's the only Slovenian I've met here.
any relation to trumps prostitute wife ???
I chose NZ to live after living in Australia, the UK, The US and some other places. I have never regretted it even slightly.
I moved from Switzerland to the US a few years ago. I surly do regret it! Now I am wondering if I should move to New Zealand.
It's a holiday spot, Not good for young people, but good for old people to retire
@@humblegorilla935 which is funny because I was only 28 when I arrived there....it seemed fine for young people to me.
@@SN-bl6xm New zealand is basically Switzerland and USA combined
@@humblegorilla935 NZ is great for young people in my opinon. I am a young New Zealander
I would absolutely live there.
As a Born n bred Kiwi, I’ve been fortunate to travel extensively spending over 20 years skippering charter yachts in the Greek Islands, and many countries in Europe.but it has always been nice to come home to NZ. As I have now retired and no longer do the sailing charters mainly due to the Syrian refugee crisis and the World wide Covid pandemic it was nice to isolate here in NZ during this period.
My wife and I now travel all over NZ with our caravan basically living the dream. So lucky and privileged to be able to enjoy this lifestyle.
where's the best place to go in the mediterranean, Alan? i've been to a few places there. i'm thinking the algarve next, maybe syros.
I lived in New Zealand from the UK, i loved my time there. But right now for my age I don’t mind a bit more gritty and a bit more lively. I don’t get that feeling like i do in London or New York, it’s not perfect like NZ is close to, but it feels like places in the Northern Hemisphere have a lot more vibrancy, in some places i feel i can do anything i want with my life, i find it inspiring even though it’s more gritty. However , shout out to New Zealand and the best thing about it is the Kiwis, NZ people are some of the most friendly and embracing people you’ll meet. They are the best people i’ve worked with as well.
You know when i lived in New Zealand the thing I really missed was culture. Everything is too clean and styrile
@@HubertCumbadale02 Exactly, Kiwis are so pleasant and blissfully unaware (naïve). It gives off a very sterile, Truman show esque feel.
I had to leave after being born and bred there.
New Zealand is an awesome place to live. So proud to be a Kiwi. Super friendly, caring and helpful people. With the way the world is at the moment, with all the wars etc, I feel extremely lucky and safe living here. Have a beautiful 2 and half year old son that loves exploring the outdoors with his daddy, so New Zealand is the perfect place for us to be. Thank you for the choice video and thanks to all my fellow Kiwis who make living here such a wonderful experience, Love you all..... 🌏☺😁🥰
I’ve been wanting to go to New Zealand since I had a power point project in School(5th) grade. I learned of this place and fell in love. In my early 30s now but I wish to visit here one day ♥️
Moved to NZ in 2019. Living in Auckland the most liveable city in the world!
cost of living and housing prices are over the roof now but that wont make me regret coming here.
The best plan B that I would have ever dreamed of. (Plan A was Australia but didnt work out).
Too many Australians?
@@chrisharris1522 nowhere near the scale of the UK. overcrowded
nice place but the cost of living is getting out of control
@@MoviesNGames007uk Tried the UK, cars there emits to much pollution.
Man I really am grateful to have lived here my whole life tbh. I am praying we can keep this up as time goes on
Keep this up, what the increasing violence, unaffordable housing, rip off gas, rip off food
You haven't left here ever have you
@@jasonberry7687 I've travelled to many other countries. Obviously there's going to be negatives, but the pros far outweigh the cons
Same
I Absolutely Love ❤ New New Zealand 🇳🇿 and it Will be a Dream Come true 👍 if I will Oneday Get the Opportunity to Visit there and Maybe Settle down there and Work and Get to know the Amazing People of New Zealand 🇳🇿. Am a Gambian 🇬🇲 Thanks 😊
Living in NZ, Queenstown, Wanaka and some places of the North Island made me understand that you don’t need lot’s of money to be rich.
Living here specially in Wanaka is such a blessing, it’s got everything I like, skateboarding, a beautiful lake for wakeboarding during summer and then an amazing mountain with a sick park during winter.
It’s just unreal!
I'm 6th generation Kiwi. Love my country of course. Lived in 3 different countries in different cultures and married into a fourth. The points you make are true and yes this makes it a great country. It is absolutely beautiful the accessibility to enjoy this beauty is excellent. It is also very safe compared to most countries. Outdoorsy people will love it. Even Auckland it's largest city with large city issues is actually beautiful. Also not only being far away from other countries but also having a policy of not annoying other countries means a New Zealand passport is perhaps the best passport to have in the world. No one is our enemy. In fact sometimes we are just left off the map altogether - which is kinda nice because they can't fire nuclear missiles at us when they don't even have us on their maps. However I feel I need point out, not all is a bed a roses.
Here are just four to consider:
There are some structural problems in society. New Zealand society is overall very friendly and chill. However there are systemic problems. It is very sexist against males in divorce, education and health. 25+ % of children have no father in their lives and may not have any male teacher in their lives. However the systems work to make things more difficult for fathers - not to encourage them. Male suicide is at a terrible level. But in general they refuse to acknowledge this problem of sexism even exists, because it is against males. Which means things don't improve. It has a lot of domestic violence. The main aspects of this are also mostly not acknowledged and therefore also not addressed. Such as being common in Maori families and that children are most at risk of abuse from their own mothers. Other countries have societal issues also of course. Just don't come to NZ thinking it the land of unicorns or something.
Having a small population a long way from other markets means there are limited career and business opportunities. yet it has a high cost of living. This leads many more telentated or motivated New Zealanders to leave even though they would like to stay. This should be very seriously considered before moving to NZ.
The productivity of NZ continues to fall lower and lower, relative to over OECD countries. This is due to a lack of investment in people and plant by business and government. This has been going on for decades and even still most people refuse to acknowledge there is an issue. There is a societal denial and so this is another problem which doesn't get addressed. Even though people have noticed they are getting relatively poorer. They usually refuse to admit what the cause is. This could be quite frustrating if you have moved to New Zealand rather than lived there your whole life.
Housing costs and the lack of pollical will/intelligence to solve it. Coupled with the poor climate of alternative retirement strategies outside of home ownership. Especially in Auckland. If you don't know about this then you definitely need to dig deeper before moving to NZ.
For these and other reasons there are more than 13% of New Zealanders who do not even live in New Zealand. They moved. So these are not trivial things.
So yes, definitely a great country. Just don't imagine its perfect. Which is why I kind of worry about the title of "greatest".
Very well said mate.
That's a great post Dave, very well explained. Have a read of mine, don't know if you'll agree with it but that's what I noticed, I'm 59 and have noticed a lot of what has happened to this beautiful country.
This channel makes claim about the greatest country every now and then.
All one needs is to look at just how insanely difficult NZ makes immigration even for Business Start ups with plenty of capital & experience. There are many FAR wealthier Countries that pave the road for new foreign Investment while NZ is actively putting up roadblocks. It's no wonder that NZ is currently experiencing a net negative in immigration. Don't misunderstand my criticism here, I'd move to NZ in a heartbeat from the USA if they just loosened the restrictions a little. I'm just pointing out that the way immigration looks in NZ compared to the 2 dozen or so other Countries I've looked at moving my Business to is like there are giant signs all around the islands pointing out that read "FUCK OFF".
Pretty sure the rest of the World has these problems....I mean just reading some of the posts of these NEW KIWIS pretty much confirms that.
But YES? not the Greatest...but PRETTY BLOODY CLOSE to it
I emigrated to New Zealand in 2005 from the UK. The best move I have made in my life.
Not only can I see all the bubbling mud etc, I can visit countries such as Fiji, Samoa, Cook Islands that used to be dreams for me.
I also have found Maori culture very interesting, to the point of having "Ta Moko" (Maori tattoos) with a story for each of them. Ta Moko is not a "pretty decoration" but a meaningful story.
I just wish that "Te Reo" (Maori language) was easier to learn.
Come visit and have the best holiday of you life!
anytime you would like a little bit of help in learning or just understanding maori culture even just the every day bits or just the pronunciation I would /can help you ,,my reward comes from my pride at hearing "Te Reo "pronounced correctly by people such as yourself who would like to open another door in their lives
wow i would love to go there
Beautiful Newzealand Country. If U Sponsor to take Me to Your Country & Settle Me. I would love to live and Work there.
@@jamescorry63 I have been finding this section "interesting" as so many comments selling people outside Aotearoa to learn Te Reo. Te Reo is a New Zealand government variant of Maori while Maori from different clans have their own Maori language variant.
@@agnesvm875 You can get a work permit and work at kiwifruit places here in Te Puke, its a town in the North Island near Tauranga, Trevalyans and Eastpack hire lots of people for seasonal work here and our country welcomes you! come over and Ill gift you a beer my friend!
As an American and moved here 25 years ago and thrilled now to be a citizen.
NZ is the best kept secret known to mankind.
Visit…..you won’t be disappointed !
Lucky to have seen NZ. Had been to Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown ... omost memorable experience in life !!
Born in NZ. Lived here all my life. It is expensive here though.
facts bro
At least we aren't a third world country with poor unclean drinking water, major droughts, dictatorship, freezing cold -20 or too hot 40°🥵 etc. Sure it's not perfect, no place is but living in NZ born and raised means you hit the jackpot of the lucky dip because you are better off than 99% of the rest of the world 🌍🌎 😁
@@aguyfromnewzealand3392 true. But it was much more affordable in the 1990s than it is now.
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the price of food isn't due to our isolation (most things on that list are grown or made locally), it's due to a duopoly in the supermarkets. It's cheaper to buy NZ dairy products in the UK than it is here!
That is what some of my colleagues told me too. However, you know who owns most of the supermarkets in New Zealand!
It’s also due to the low value of NZ currency.
You forgot to mention. It is the trout fishing capital of the world. I am in Australia. Been three times now. Hoping to go back in 2024. If I could, yes I would live there ❤❤❤❤
I'm about to go for 3 months, and I'm very excited. 😊
As a Kiwi myself, I can definitely say that NZ is a great country to grow up in and retire in, however, it does have its drawbacks. Career opportunities aren't a nowhere near as abundant as they are in North America or Europe, or Australia for that matter, and some can feel that their potential is limited in New Zealand, hence why a lot of young New Zealanders leave to live and work in the UK, Australia, Canada, or the United States (me). I don't think anyone can claim a country being the best in the world, because they all have their pros and cons. For me, NZ is rather boring and I felt limited, so I moved to the USA where I have been able to pursue what I love (Aviation) and enjoy many hobbies and experiences I would have never had the chance to do back in New Zealand. New Zealand is a great country for some, and not for others. So It hard for me to agree that its the best country in the world, because that really depends on each person.
And one more thing to add, unless you are a skilled worker with expertise in an area New Zealand needs, its immigration system is very difficult and restrictive.
Was moving to the states a difficult process?
I hear ya I live in the Czech Republic (ima a kiwi) but I do have to say unless it's in Oceania or eastern Europe I probably won't live in any other country, not as safe, too work-oriented, backwords policing shitty laws and regulations and the list goes on. Yeah north America and Europe have a lot of job oppurinties but I feel like they have nothing else to offer that I cant get in Oceania or eastern Europe
As a kiwi I agree. It’s a great place to be born and raised in for sure. I think we are pretty good people, down to earth and the things we learn as children, growing up in a pretty safe healthy environment, you have the freedom to run and play and explore and be children is priceless. However if you are a go getter then we do see a lot of own up and coming talented people go overseas for opportunities. The brain drain we call it. So In saying that those who are wanting to immigrate here it explains why we look for those who can bring speciality workers back into our shores. NZ isn’t for everyone, but it certainly has soooo many more pros than cons. Everyone is different you are so right and kiwis do tend to have adventurous spirts and so people like you Colin do love to go spread their wings and that’s great too. I’ve been to most places around here world (excluding Asia) and there are some amazingly beautiful places around the world and beautiful cultures, but in New Zealand we do have a lot of culture, many many beautiful areas, every corner you turn there is something magical to see, we are pretty safe, clean, people are pretty laid back and would help anyone out if they needed it, we have the freedom to sleep out under the stars without worrying about wild animals lol if you love nature and a slower pace of life then you will love New Zealand.
You make great points. I'm a Generational US American (Native American Mother and ADOS Father).
I grew up in the US. I had opportunities to do so many things. I've seen the good, the bad and the ugly, that the US has. Now that I'm middle aged, I don't need so many hobbies. I need a slower environment, different scenery etc.
I've seen 70% of the US already.
It would be nice to move to another Country. However, I stay where my Family stays. Moving to another State, let alone another Country is far off the radar for them. So here I stay!
It should be difficult and restrictive. There is an insane amount of people moving here relative to population size, putting so much pressure on aging infrastructure and sending house prices to the fucking moon. Could do with a total immigration ban for the next 20 years until some of the serious issues are ironed out.
Nicely presented travel video about New Zealand.
Pacific cultures and customs Is really what makes me proud of our lands. And I'm proud of our euro descendents here today. We are good people here because of our lands. Love it
This is a great video! So impatient to discover it! Thank you so much! :)
I’ve traveled all around the world and went to New Zealand in 2012 as a retirement trip, and can honestly say it’s the only country that I could have ever live in. If you haven’t been just do it, you won’t regret it.
Absolutely agree! I live in New Zealand ☺
Very useful. Thank you for sharing ❤🙏
My only visit there was super!! Everything was outstanding. The people were warm and friendly. I would love to live there.
I ❤ New Zealand 🇳🇿. Almost 9 to 10 months in an year we can enjoy outdoor activities as the weather is so good and no extreme weather conditions like most of the countries US, Sweden, Switzerland ...
What about jobs?
Glad to hear such thoughtful things about our country. Very accurate at the end about how pricey it is to live here though.
Thoughtful? Seemed like a bunch of reactive nornies and TV watchers to me .
I confirm NZ is the best country of the world. I visited NZ 6 times for seeing the wonderful nature and friendly people. Expect the long flight from Europe. 😍
I lived in New Zealand and I confidently say it’s most stunning place I have ever been to!!
Wow my dream country!!!can't wait to visit NZ someday!!!
We'd love to have you visit!
It's turning to shit so don't hesitate too long crime is rising prices of everything going up,act now before it really hits the fan
For things to do Trout fishing/fly fishing would have neen a good one to mention, as we have very large fish in crystal clear water.
Wonderful country ,plenty of natural attractions
Haven't been to New Zealand yet. Definitely on my bucket list though. Beautiful country ❤️❤️
I agree! I moved from Australia after dozens of trips here over the years. There are way too many positives here for me that far outweigh the higher costs. It continues to gob-smack me with the ever-friendly people, and of course, its amazing landscapes!
One of my favourite countries
Yea! I visited this year and it’s was amazing! Breathtaking 💯
Loved the video
I think for someone to live in NZ I would highly recommend that you check out before making final decision. It is a great country to live in but it is best for you to judge it yourself while on holiday
I have been to New Zealand 3 times staying a month each time. Mostly tramping in the beautiful mountains on the southern island. The sand flies on the west coast are a minor irritant but other than that I absolutely love New Zealand for so many reasons. If I were to chose a place to live in New Zealand, it would be Nelson on the South Island. I always tell people that the north island is beautiful. But the problem is, the south island is spectacular.
Excellent video! Great quality. Thank you! Oh, by the way, it's pronounced nuclear (noo klee are) not nucular ( nu que lar)
Nelson is scenic, and the people are friendly.
Informative vilog....NZ
I came to New Zealand on 1st January 2023 with a student visa from Kerala.And I love New Zealand and all the citizens here.Its really amazing 😍
Glad to have you here! Enjoy your studies, hope you stay forever!
Honestly, the more i read and study about different world countries, the more NZ appeals to me. I love that its an isolated country, away from the chaos of the rest of the world. Its such a beautiful paradise. And no drama. Its one of the happiest countries on the planet. Its citizens know how to take care of their country and i just adore this.
we arent perfect but we're pretty privileged honestly, our government needs to suck some fat balls tho, half of us are leaving the country.. new zealand is always seen as perfect, but the issues normal kiwis face everyday is incredible.
There’s a lot of drama unfortunately lmao. We’re becoming more and more divided instead of getting together and working through the problems facing us, it’s really sad to watch
NZ is not a happy place. Big mental health problems homelessness expensive and racism. Al's a lot of environmental degradation
We have been invaded by UN ideologies, all downhill since 2014, more and more divided, my advice , visit then leave, keep your fantasy image.
Jeez, guys, soooo sorry i have such a completely wrong impression about NZ. 🙄
Hello from Kazakhstan
Hello from New Zealand ✌😊
I'm going on my first trip to New Zealand the end of January 2024. I'm trying to learn about the country and it's history before I go. I hope not, but it will probably be my last big trip as I will semi retire next year when I move down to my son's in southern California from Washington state. Your beautiful video is inspiring
This is one of the countries that i would love to visit, work and live. How i wish 😊🇰🇪🇰🇪
Wow now I really want to move to New Zealand.
@LOLYOU DOOF knife crime isn’t really a thing here
- a 21 y/o from New Zealand
@LOLYOU DOOF bet you're australian
It’s a great country. :)
@LOLYOU DOOF New Zealand is the 2nd safest country in the world behind Iceland. :) we do not have a problem with knife violence here, not like the UK for example. Of course you have violence and problems, like any other country does it’s not perfect here by any means, human beings do live here lol. Human beings are idiots lol Violent crime is rare. Per capita our violent crime/ homicide rates are among the lowest rates in the world - in other words as a female I wouldn’t have a problem walking home on my own at night out it that way
@LOLYOU DOOF Per capita compared to what country? No hostility just curious.
I visited New Zealand to visit family many many years back. And it is absolutely beautiful. The combination of sea and mountains is stunning. However it can be inaccessible to visit certain parts of the world from there . Even Australia is a good 3 hours plane ride away. I visited once and cant even think of visiting there again.
Along with Indonesia and Iceland, New Zealand is my favorite country on Earth. And Queenstown in Winter is my absolute favorite place on the planet. I got to go caving in the Waitomo glow worm caves of the North Island, which was a life-altering event, but the snowcapped mountains and mist fjords of the South Island are unbeatable and I'd love to call Queenstown my home every winter. If you've never visited New Zealand, I can't recommend it enough. Amazing place!
Now visiting New Zealand is definitely on my bucket list.
Please come! I've lived here all my life!
@@sonyavincent7450 I will! I'm planning on it with my friends. New Zealand is truly my dream country. 💖
Made me proud to be a kiwi. Come to the westland area, if u visit. I have lived all over NZ, but the West Coast is the best coast 😂. Good job fella. Good video.
If you like isolation then yes 😁 But hard to travel and explore the rest of the country. The cheapest part of the country to buy a house though 😂
The west coast of the sth island is my favourite part of my home country! I miss it greatly
We all love❤ NZ ,Good peoples country, from BD
WoW ! A lot of information about New Zealand, it looks like a great place to visit or live. Amazing !!
Yep most things are great but things here are ridiculously expensive compared to countries like Ireland they are ripping us off bad here in nz almost criminal,if your single and you want to rent nope no good minimum wage is $650 and rent is $600 for some places
Thank for your geart information. Iam really interested about this lovely country New Zealand ❤
Beautiful indeed Im excited to be there this coming October one of my dream place and thankful I will experienced New Zealand soon❤️
Oh OK cool have a safe trip, if u do decide to live here not a good idea to be single and try and rent unless u loaded with cash