Love the relocation shopping spree! How fun! Love the new house and the new furniture. How nice that you guys are gettting a nice fresh start. Enjoy it!
Love your videos! I'm so happy I found your channel. My partner and I are moving to New Zealand early next year and these videos are so helpful! Keep up the amazing work!
Never buy from briscoes at full price. They are a rip off and the special is the more accurate proper price. They're never selling their stuff at a loss!
Just wanted to say. If it wasn't for your video's around KZN I wouldn't have done the two things I did last week. I stay in Joburg and went down to La Lucia as I do every year. Took my father and grandfather to Roma Revolving and the Skybar at the Oysterbox. You helped me create memories that can't be forgotten. Thank you South Africa's Kara and Nate. All the best!
Amazing video guys. You did very well to fit all that content in! Love the new house! Sure you’ll be very comfy there , best of luck for this new chapter 🎉😃
Great video guys really enjoyed seeing your journey. My family and I ( wife and 2 infants) will be immigrating to Tauranga on 31 January 2023. We also sold everything and will need to buy new and secondhand. Love all the other content, keep em coming.
Happy to have come across your video. We have also just started our immigration process to NZ - also from Toti…will be following your posts. Thank you and wishing you all the best
Lovely video. We emigrated to be with our children and grandchildren. In 2018. One in Sydney one in Auckland. We are in NZ now. This is a very helpful video for those who are emigrating to NZ . Lovely happy video
I have two brothers in New Zealand. My youngest brother already there for fifteen years so he is already a permanent resident. My oldest with his family living there for 3 years. They know all about moving house. My mum and I visiting them in December 26th to end February. Soooooo excited. Well done to you both.
Heyyyyy. You guys are in Whangarei. That's where I'm from. It's funny because I've been stopping on the shorts of you guys driving around and I'm like "oh yip that's station rd heading from kamo to tiki, the another 1 of you guys going down Paramount Parade heading towards the round about at the Tiki shops". Awesome guys. Enjoy the beautiful north. Maybe for a little trip you guys need to go take a look in the Bay Of Islands. Absolutely beautiful.
Love all your vlogs💖 welcome to NZ🇳🇿🤗. FYI, The Warehouse also have a lot of cheap furniture etc... Especially Kitchenware and clothes or linens. Whangarei is my hometown but currently live in Auckland for work 😅. Hope you enjoy it here. 😊 CHURR! 🤙
We are moving to Canada and this makes me think I need to start selling everything now. Thank you for sharing your journey. It makes it easier for the rest of us.
Id suggest Alberta then down to Idaho. There has been a mass move of many Canadians for several very good reasons. Many Americans have relocated to different states like idaho for freedom issues.
What an exciting (and stressful) time for you 😊 hope everything works out nicely for you! Let us know if there are any specific topics you’d like to see in our upcoming videos 😊
@@BeingBedingfield Thank you. You have given us good tips. I will be lucky to survive the packing 😀 I will be going over on an Accredited Employer Work Visa. On arrival I also want to apply for the Straight to Residence Visa so would like to hear your experience on applying for this visa. I remember you mentioning it in one of the videos. I am on the Green List with a Tier 1 role.
@@vdmerwejo When I moved from NZ to Australia I bought everything second hand and as I've settled I've replaced things new when I could afford. I thought it best to save as much as possible at the start to keep a substantial amount in reserve should anything happen
Been following this beautiful journey. My family and I are too in the process of immigrating to NZ from SA, keep up the great content we enjoy seeing you guys grow, much love from SA.
Great to hear these stories. My son's best friend and his fiancé moved there a month ago, in Hamilton to be exact. My is trying now for 4 yrs already trying for a work visa. In the meantime he's busy still, as well as his girlfriend. We're concentrating on landing her a job with work visa.. in Educare to be exact.
Hi guys, please share your reliable immigration agancies for New Zealand... My family too is trying to immigrate and we were close to being scammed. Would certainly appreciate if anyone has reliable agencies they know and have used. Thank you 😊
Aww what an exciting time for you both 🙏❤️ watching the packing part of the episode gives me a bit of anxiety as we might have to move in a few months 😬 The view from you Airbnb was incredible, that is a great way to get used to your new area. Your rental is soo big 🎉 yeaaa for a walk in closet and garage 🙌
@@BeingBedingfield we sure are going to start now!! We are hoping to stay in this area and are currently looking into options 😁 but we will see where we land in a couple months!
Here from Thailand again, hallo you2, thanks for that video, wow, how enjoyable that was. Chantz bubbling again, that is the way to go girl. Dump the old stuff & start a fresh, be decision by far, I did the same. The old stuff had their days anyway. Fresh beginning with a fresh start. Yes. it does cost a bit, but just think nothing is going to brake in the near future. Just love it, excited for you guys, enjoy. Keep the videos coming. Greeting from Thailand, the "Land of Smiles:.
@@BeingBedingfield Thanks you 2, always enjoying your company even if it is kilometers away. Your videos always remind me of friends I had, past tense, now I have youzzzzzzzzzzzz, wonderful. Keep the enjoyment coming. Love it to bits. Greetings from Thailand.
Really enjoyed the vid and it is so informative. Having the courage to move to another country is so inspiring and enlightening. Best of luck and cannot wait for updates.
Loved watching your Vlog your new rental looks absolutely lovely! Craig you’re such a great handyman! Well done to both of you! 🙌🏼 wishing you much happiness in your new home! 🏡 I wondered what you had decided to do with your belongings… a well thought out process! How cool that you could just send over a few boxes of all the things you literally couldn’t pack into a suitcase! It’s quite liberating to start over isn’t it? It’s also so much fun! 😝 Can’t wait for your next vlog! Enjoy your weekend! & congratulations to you both 🔑 🏡
Awwww.. you guys are SOOOO LUCKY! 🎆 I'll be going through the same process soon moving to Australia 😁 You guys made it look easy.. SO happy for you both
Sorry about the crappy weather, I think a lot of us kiwis are a little surprised by the amount of rain and cloudy days we've had since June (especially post winter) usually by now its the exact opposite. Hopefully its better soon!! But welcome to Aotearoa, New Zealand :)
I agree, watched your videos when u guys arrived, and it looked so damn cloudy. Here in Canterbury much more sunshine, but cooler! Hang on for the summer Northland summers are famous for being hot and dry!
I just became a NZ citizen this year and hate to be negative but have no idea why anyone would want to move here. This country used to be amazing. The cost of living is ridiculous, lack of housing is at crisis levels, medical system is imploding, our government needs to go…. I hope you have a great experience but unless you are independently wealthy you are coming to struggle street.
We moved to NZ in 1994 with 3 young kids who today are in your age range! Eventually moved to Oz as a career move but NZ was great. Good move on your part.
This video was really insightful and heartwarming in a way. Thank you so much for the Seven Seas hookup. A must have for anyone wanting to ship a bunch of stuff all over the world. Also, you guys seem both very easy going and likeable! Thanks again
Spotlight for curtains and fabrics, Manchester etc, but always wait til they have sales. Save big bucks, same with Briscoes for toasters, vacs, homewares etc, again just wait two weeks to buy as they regularly have sales. Warehouse also for cheaper clothes and KMart too. Definitely shop around for any item, as they will price match mostly but good to get any discount. Remember to ask as they don’t willingly tell you but they will price match other similar stores. Once you start earning Nz dollars you will soon get over price shock because you will be constantly converting from SA rands for now. Best advice is to simply forget conversions, as you earn and pay in NZ dollars it will get easier.😊
Ooh Jinne! My sympathy. We moved begiining 1993, with two babas rhat we wanted to provide a better future for. But yes, its a lot of stress. It is best to take just one day at a time. I am so glad we did it back then. Our children are grown up and have grandchildren for me. So precious! The thing I missed most was family, but now as Ouma I have created family and have no regrets. Hope you guys settle in. If you would like like to connect, let me know
My wife and I stayed there for about 2.5 years. Moved to Auckland now. Summer is coming up, you should go to Tutukaka, Matapouri, Whale Bay, Smugglers Cove etc. Perhaps we’ll walk in to you for our day visits. We are originally from Pretoria but just got our citizenship.
We did the 1 bag and 1 handle luggage bag each move to NZ as well! Such a weird relief knowing that is it 😆 but yes the clutter like where does all the stuff come from!!
Amazing vlog you guy as much as emotional you guys are but you also settling much quicker and Craig almost cried seeing his car go 🤣😂🤣😂😂😂the place looks amazing congratulations.
Heeey, you guys were in North Beach road? We lived in westbrook beach club until recently. Moved down to king shaka estate almost 3 months ago. The whale season this year has been absolutely spectacular. Almost every day for more than 2 months we see whales having an absolute jol. And Super close to the backline. Heck even this morning I saw one just by beach bums right at the backline. It was the size of a bus!
Noooo Robert…you’re making us jealous 🥺 we saw lots of whales during our first year in Westbrook, but not really in the last few years 😭 so glad they’re back in full force, there’s nothing quite like seeing them from home 😊 And we miss Beach Bums 😢😅
Wow! Congratulations you awesome 2...so proud and happy for u guys... But honestly I'm gona miss yourl in SA... All the best on yourl new venture, enjoy.
Congratulations on your first rental here in NZ🎉 ☺️It is a very exciting and at times exhausting journey, but it is worth it! And remember it is ok and perfectly normal for you to miss "home" and your family!!! Cry if you need to....don't keep it in! But always remember your reasons for coming, your "why"! Best of luck and enjoy!☺️
People I know who emigrated to NZ only have good things to say. Some do not lock their doors at night! I can't wait to move too. Emigrating to Turkey soon.
Exciting times for you two enjoy every moment its the best decision you could have made for your future x when you have children. My 3 left in 94 live in Assen Holland and have done well for themselves.
Congratulations on your move, hope you settle down nicely and find what you looking for. All the best for the future. Craig are you running the Comrades next year ?
Welcome to Whangarei. I hope it works out well for you. My only tip is to do your big shopping at Pak 'n Save. You will save hundreds or thousands of dollars a year. Countdown is more expensive, New World even worse. You are more likely to get a bigger range at the more expensive supermarkets but a packet of Persil is a packet of Persil.
Noticed you had to go and buy tools, here the DIY stuff comes with a multi faceted tool. The stress free environment will kick in shortly, takes about three months, and life becomes even easier
Haha in NZ you call the geyser a hot water cylinder, geyser got a whole different meaning,. Welcome to NZ. In NZ for 13 years and brings back a lot of memories.
To sell is far better. My daughter went 5 years ago. And they moved into their own house on the 1st in Hamilton. Excellent work. I visited them 3 years ago. There are a lot of people from SA. Invite Cherine Bezuidenhout. She will advice you.
This is awesome, I assume there was a lot more involved than what the video indicates, jobs, paper work behind the immigration process, converting your cash, savings etc. These are the things that you should tackle and share in a separate video. What professions you both have, how you went about securing jobs, how old you are and what is the age limit and what is the financial requirement that the NZ government sets for immigrants. Hope you can share this info. You guys are blessed. Love and blessings, Phalaborwa SA.🇿🇦🇿🇦🤗🤗
The land of one J. Ardern? Gimme Jacob Zuma anyday! 😂😂 Seriously, my heartiest good wishes. You are a lovely couple. I can attest to your sentiments viz-a-viz bringing your SA stuff (save for the sentimental) to far. Made the same mistake when we moved to the UK, we ended up chucking most of the stuff we brought, when we realised just how (relatively - I was already earning USD & GBP when we moved) cheap stuff is overseas. Always use the Big Mac standard when working out relative earnings / price of goods. Forget about exchange rates.
It is…also very strange to not close a gate when driving away from home 😅 Love that there aren’t burglar bars on the windows, and saving lots by not having to pay for security every month 🙈😅
New Zealand has become a economic nightmare, houses are way overpriced, the healthcare system is on the verge of collapse, food prices are out of control. Pertrol (gas is $3 per L) the youth crime wave is growing. 12year olds are steeling cars to post their antics on tictok while the police refuse to give chase. The government is a total joke. The clean green environment is not so clean with waterway polluted by farm run off and ground water being stolen by large corporations for bottled water to be shipped off to Asia. I was born in nz in the 1970’s and left 10 years ago to live a better life in Australia. Good luck
This is so inspirational! You guys made the right decision to move but why New Zealand specifically? Could you please make a video of explaining why you emigrated NZ and what’s the process? Thank you.
Hayo! Hope you guys are well! My hubby and I are immigrating to NZ in Nov and are wanting to do a trip to Vietnam before arriving. I recalled in one of your videos you sent some of your things over with a moving company, is that right?? If it is can you remember what the name of the company is? We'd like to send our bags ahead of us and backpack through Vietnam :))
Hi...wow, exciting times ahead for you! Vietnam is amaaazing (hope you include hiking through Sapa Valley). We used Seven Seas to send over two boxes. All the best with your last few months before the big move!
Im a Kiwi. Love having SA's coming to live here in NZ. Hard working, kind and generous people.
That’s amazing to hear 🙏 we’re so appreciative of the welcoming and friendly Kiwi people 🤗😊
I left CT for Sydney with a young family. It was a very wis decision. My kids and grandkids are thriving in this positive environment.
Sounds like you made the right decision back then. I also have family that went to Oz years ago, and my cousins are thriving 😊
Love the relocation shopping spree! How fun! Love the new house and the new furniture. How nice that you guys are gettting a nice fresh start. Enjoy it!
Thanks so much guys! Was fun shopping, but also tiring, so many decisions etc 🙈
Good morning Nz is beautiful.. I have never seen double bed base like that before ever..!
Aah I remember the feeling of only having a few bags to our name...this was us 8 years ago. Love the channel, welcome to NZ!
We really enjoyed that feeling of freedom 😅
Thanks so much! Hope it’s been an amazing 8 years in NZ for you?
@@BeingBedingfield Definitely, wished we had done it sooner 😊
Love your videos! I'm so happy I found your channel. My partner and I are moving to New Zealand early next year and these videos are so helpful! Keep up the amazing work!
Thanks so much 🙏 enjoy your last few months and good luck with all your arrangements 😅 you must be so excited!
Welcome to NZ, you’ll see how great summer is. Long evenings and great weather
Thanks Warren :) We've already had a taste of some beautiful summer days, but still lots of rain haha
We're just hoping the ocean heats up a bit? hehe
Brings back so much memories. Good to see you guys are settling in. Remember, Briscoes always have specials.
Never buy from briscoes at full price. They are a rip off and the special is the more accurate proper price. They're never selling their stuff at a loss!
Thanks Wouter 😊
Just wanted to say. If it wasn't for your video's around KZN I wouldn't have done the two things I did last week. I stay in Joburg and went down to La Lucia as I do every year. Took my father and grandfather to Roma Revolving and the Skybar at the Oysterbox. You helped me create memories that can't be forgotten.
Thank you South Africa's Kara and Nate. All the best!
Aw Brandon, your comment means a lot, we’re so glad to hear you visited those places, hope you had a great time!
(Kara and Nate are our role models 😅)
Amazing video guys. You did very well to fit all that content in! Love the new house! Sure you’ll be very comfy there , best of luck for this new chapter 🎉😃
Thanks so much friends 😊 really loving it here so far and so happy we could find an awesome house. Thanks so much for watching 🤗
@@BeingBedingfield that’s great! We’ll be sure to pop in for a visit if we’re ever in NZ😃
Great video guys really enjoyed seeing your journey. My family and I ( wife and 2 infants) will be immigrating to Tauranga on 31 January 2023.
We also sold everything and will need to buy new and secondhand.
Love all the other content, keep em coming.
Great you were able to get new stuff. Better than buying someone else's problem. Your home looks beautiful. Welcome to New Zealand.
Thanks so much ☺️
Happy to have come across your video. We have also just started our immigration process to NZ - also from Toti…will be following your posts. Thank you and wishing you all the best
Aw awesome!! Good luck with it all, so exciting 🤗
Lovely video. We emigrated to be with our children and grandchildren. In 2018. One in Sydney one in Auckland. We are in NZ now. This is a very helpful video for those who are emigrating to NZ . Lovely happy video
I have two brothers in New Zealand. My youngest brother already there for fifteen years so he is already a permanent resident. My oldest with his family living there for 3 years. They know all about moving house. My mum and I visiting them in December 26th to end February. Soooooo excited. Well done to you both.
Love this. As a South African, I'm also planning on migration. And would love to keep getting this type of info.
Thanks for watching Morne! Hope our videos are helpful 😊
Heyyyyy. You guys are in Whangarei. That's where I'm from. It's funny because I've been stopping on the shorts of you guys driving around and I'm like "oh yip that's station rd heading from kamo to tiki, the another 1 of you guys going down Paramount Parade heading towards the round about at the Tiki shops". Awesome guys. Enjoy the beautiful north. Maybe for a little trip you guys need to go take a look in the Bay Of Islands. Absolutely beautiful.
Great. Wish you’ll all the best. God bless. Look forward to your new home and Never look back
Thanks Champa 😊
Well done, bed looks comfy. Hope Whangarei is good to you. I'm a long time resident. Have noticed quite a few new residents here from South Africa.
Thanks Anne! It’s been good to us so far 😅
Congrats and welcome to New Zealand.
Love all your vlogs💖 welcome to NZ🇳🇿🤗.
FYI, The Warehouse also have a lot of cheap furniture etc... Especially Kitchenware and clothes or linens. Whangarei is my hometown but currently live in Auckland for work 😅. Hope you enjoy it here. 😊 CHURR! 🤙
We are moving to Canada and this makes me think I need to start selling everything now. Thank you for sharing your journey. It makes it easier for the rest of us.
Don’t go to Canada
Unless you plan to move to the USA
@@samalash9518 We are moving to Vancouver next year.
Id suggest Alberta then down to Idaho. There has been a mass move of many Canadians for several very good reasons. Many Americans have relocated to different states like idaho for freedom issues.
We as a family are also in process of moving to NZ from South Africa. Your videos are super helpful. Thank you for sharing.
What an exciting (and stressful) time for you 😊 hope everything works out nicely for you! Let us know if there are any specific topics you’d like to see in our upcoming videos 😊
@@BeingBedingfield Thank you. You have given us good tips. I will be lucky to survive the packing 😀 I will be going over on an Accredited Employer Work Visa. On arrival I also want to apply for the Straight to Residence Visa so would like to hear your experience on applying for this visa. I remember you mentioning it in one of the videos. I am on the Green List with a Tier 1 role.
@@vdmerwejo When I moved from NZ to Australia I bought everything second hand and as I've settled I've replaced things new when I could afford. I thought it best to save as much as possible at the start to keep a substantial amount in reserve should anything happen
You's are a awesome couple, love your videos, keep following your hearts.
You guys inspire me sooooo much. All the best in NZ. Hopefully there is no loadshedding there😜😜💖
Thanks so much 😊 happy to report that there is a constant flow of electricity in New Zealand 😁
Hi from new zealand...um! what is loadshedding?
Your enthusiasm is contagious! Loving what you do and how you do it. Welcome to NZ.👍🏻💖🇳🇿
Thanks so much Piano Man, really appreciate it!
Welcome to New Zealand, we look forward to having you enjoy your new home.
Thanks so much Mark, really appreciate it 🙏🤗
Hey that’s me on the Snake poster in Craig’s parents place 👊🏻👊🏻 Hope you will keep the videos going from NZ. Our loss and their gain. 😔 All the best 🙏
Been following this beautiful journey. My family and I are too in the process of immigrating to NZ from SA, keep up the great content we enjoy seeing you guys grow, much love from SA.
Hi Ryan, what an exciting time for you 🤗 when are you planning on making the move? Hope our videos are helpful 😊
Great to hear these stories. My son's best friend and his fiancé moved there a month ago, in Hamilton to be exact.
My is trying now for 4 yrs already trying for a work visa.
In the meantime he's busy still, as well as his girlfriend. We're concentrating on landing her a job with work visa.. in Educare to be exact.
Hi guys, please share your reliable immigration agancies for New Zealand... My family too is trying to immigrate and we were close to being scammed. Would certainly appreciate if anyone has reliable agencies they know and have used. Thank you 😊
Aww what an exciting time for you both 🙏❤️ watching the packing part of the episode gives me a bit of anxiety as we might have to move in a few months 😬
The view from you Airbnb was incredible, that is a great way to get used to your new area.
Your rental is soo big 🎉 yeaaa for a walk in closet and garage 🙌
😂😂 start getting rid of your clutter 😅 luckily you’ve been through the whole process! Will you stay in the same area?
@@BeingBedingfield we sure are going to start now!! We are hoping to stay in this area and are currently looking into options 😁 but we will see where we land in a couple months!
I am so glad i found you guys on here.
Kia ora guys...hope you are happy in NZ and your family follows soon.😎💕🇳🇿
Here from Thailand again, hallo you2, thanks for that video, wow, how enjoyable that was. Chantz bubbling again, that is the way to go girl. Dump the old stuff & start a fresh, be decision by far, I did the same. The old stuff had their days anyway. Fresh beginning with a fresh start. Yes. it does cost a bit, but just think nothing is going to brake in the near future. Just love it, excited for you guys, enjoy. Keep the videos coming. Greeting from Thailand, the "Land of Smiles:.
Hi Llewellyn, we really enjoy your comments every week 😁🙏
Hope all is good in Thailand!
Yeah, so much better to start afresh 😊
@@BeingBedingfield Thanks you 2, always enjoying your company even if it is kilometers away. Your videos always remind me of friends I had, past tense, now I have youzzzzzzzzzzzz, wonderful. Keep the enjoyment coming. Love it to bits. Greetings from Thailand.
Really enjoyed the vid and it is so informative. Having the courage to move to another country is so inspiring and enlightening. Best of luck and cannot wait for updates.
Thanks so much Irfaan!
You’ve reminded me how excited I was when I moved from New York to London!
Oh wow, from one awesome city to another 😅
I'm so happy you doing the correct decision
Thanks 😊
Loved watching your Vlog your new rental looks absolutely lovely! Craig you’re such a great handyman! Well done to both of you! 🙌🏼 wishing you much happiness in your new home! 🏡 I wondered what you had decided to do with your belongings… a well thought out process! How cool that you could just send over a few boxes of all the things you literally couldn’t pack into a suitcase! It’s quite liberating to start over isn’t it? It’s also so much fun! 😝
Can’t wait for your next vlog! Enjoy your weekend! & congratulations to you both 🔑 🏡
Hi Helen, thanks so much ☺️ feels great to be able to start over 😅
We came oct 2020. Haven't missed home yet..lol Welcome and enjoy NZ. As i call it peace for the soul.
Awwww.. you guys are SOOOO LUCKY! 🎆
I'll be going through the same process soon moving to Australia 😁
You guys made it look easy..
SO happy for you both
Eek, exciting time for you!
Haha, glad we made it look easy, didn’t feel like it though 😂
Sorry about the crappy weather, I think a lot of us kiwis are a little surprised by the amount of rain and cloudy days we've had since June (especially post winter) usually by now its the exact opposite. Hopefully its better soon!! But welcome to Aotearoa, New Zealand :)
I agree, watched your videos when u guys arrived, and it looked so damn cloudy. Here in Canterbury much more sunshine, but cooler! Hang on for the summer Northland summers are famous for being hot and dry!
@@gregbooth1551 Haaardout!
Thanks for the encouragement guys…we had a taste of summer this weekend and now we’re really looking forward to the warmer weather 🤗
I just became a NZ citizen this year and hate to be negative but have no idea why anyone would want to move here. This country used to be amazing. The cost of living is ridiculous, lack of housing is at crisis levels, medical system is imploding, our government needs to go…. I hope you have a great experience but unless you are independently wealthy you are coming to struggle street.
Then go back to sa then you'll see what struggle means idiot, I feel for the black people there don't you watch the news
Thanks for sharing! So helpful, esp the furniture and kitchenware shopping.
Thanks for watching 😊
Happy that we can be helpful with these videos 😊
Welcome to NZ guys, Chantz you're so cute and Craig, you are so nice and friendly.. hope you guys love it here
Thanks so much Cam! So far we’re loving it!
We moved to NZ in 1994 with 3 young kids who today are in your age range! Eventually moved to Oz as a career move but NZ was great. Good move on your part.
Wow, that’s awesome! Couldn’t have been easy, but I’m sure you have no regrets!
why exactly in 1994?
Interesting channel you'll have. Subscribed, and will wait for more.
There is also a market every Sunday at a school where you can get all sorts of bits from sellers tables.
Great informative video. That budget list you guys made, do you have it shared somewhere to assist others also planning to follow your steps? 😁
This video was really insightful and heartwarming in a way. Thank you so much for the Seven Seas hookup. A must have for anyone wanting to ship a bunch of stuff all over the world. Also, you guys seem both very easy going and likeable! Thanks again
Thanks so much, really appreciate your comment 😊 We had a great experience with seven seas, and would definitely recommend them 😊
Nice 👌🏆 interesting to see you enjoy the new fresh beginning 😁
The unboxing of the bed was very interesting 😂
Lol, we haven’t bought a bed in years, looks like things have changed 😅
Spotlight for curtains and fabrics, Manchester etc, but always wait til they have sales. Save big bucks, same with Briscoes for toasters, vacs, homewares etc, again just wait two weeks to buy as they regularly have sales. Warehouse also for cheaper clothes and KMart too. Definitely shop around for any item, as they will price match mostly but good to get any discount. Remember to ask as they don’t willingly tell you but they will price match other similar stores. Once you start earning Nz dollars you will soon get over price shock because you will be constantly converting from SA rands for now. Best advice is to simply forget conversions, as you earn and pay in NZ dollars it will get easier.😊
Thanks for all the advice 🙏☺️ we haven’t been to Warehouse yet, will definitely go check it out 👍
So happy for the both of you that things are coming together. Not forgetting where you've come from, but giving you a sense of belonging.
Thanks so much 😊
Ooh Jinne! My sympathy. We moved begiining 1993, with two babas rhat we wanted to provide a better future for. But yes, its a lot of stress. It is best to take just one day at a time. I am so glad we did it back then. Our children are grown up and have grandchildren for me. So precious! The thing I missed most was family, but now as Ouma I have created family and have no regrets. Hope you guys settle in. If you would like like to connect, let me know
Your excitement is so heartwarming! 😍❤️ Congratulations on the move!
So cool. Total fresh start. All new stuff. I think the costs will soon be a distant memory.
Thanks Russel! Yeah, at least these are all just once off costs 😅
I just found your channel like 40 minutes or something ago I already love you videos!
Yay, welcome to our channel 🤗 where are you from?
@@BeingBedingfield I'm from New Zealand 😁
My wife and I stayed there for about 2.5 years. Moved to Auckland now.
Summer is coming up, you should go to Tutukaka, Matapouri, Whale Bay, Smugglers Cove etc.
Perhaps we’ll walk in to you for our day visits.
We are originally from Pretoria but just got our citizenship.
I love your videos … love capturing your journey.. ps you guys are a vibe! 😊
Yay, thanks 😊
Now you're living right next door to all tropical islands of the pacific, fun and safe for holidays.
We did the 1 bag and 1 handle luggage bag each move to NZ as well! Such a weird relief knowing that is it 😆 but yes the clutter like where does all the stuff come from!!
I'm beginning to be less scared about my move to England in next few months.. Thanks you guys, enjoy the new place
Thanks so much and good luck for your move 🤗
Mary tighten your belts England is so expensive and gloomy especially in winter months
Thank you for the warning.. Any move to a new environment is not easy
Amazing vlog you guy as much as emotional you guys are but you also settling much quicker and Craig almost cried seeing his car go 🤣😂🤣😂😂😂the place looks amazing congratulations.
😅😅 yeah, he was sad to see his car go 🙈
Thanks for watching friends 😊
Hospice shops.
Have all the little things you need for a home.
Often cheaper and you are helping a good charity at the same time.
Thanks 👌
Heeey, you guys were in North Beach road? We lived in westbrook beach club until recently. Moved down to king shaka estate almost 3 months ago. The whale season this year has been absolutely spectacular. Almost every day for more than 2 months we see whales having an absolute jol. And Super close to the backline.
Heck even this morning I saw one just by beach bums right at the backline. It was the size of a bus!
Noooo Robert…you’re making us jealous 🥺 we saw lots of whales during our first year in Westbrook, but not really in the last few years 😭 so glad they’re back in full force, there’s nothing quite like seeing them from home 😊
And we miss Beach Bums 😢😅
Wow! Congratulations you awesome 2...so proud and happy for u guys... But honestly I'm gona miss yourl in SA... All the best on yourl new venture, enjoy.
Congratulations on your first rental here in NZ🎉 ☺️It is a very exciting and at times exhausting journey, but it is worth it! And remember it is ok and perfectly normal for you to miss "home" and your family!!! Cry if you need to....don't keep it in! But always remember your reasons for coming, your "why"! Best of luck and enjoy!☺️
South African here living in the U.S. Wens julle twee alles van die beste!
Extremely helpful!
People I know who emigrated to NZ only have good things to say. Some do not lock their doors at night! I can't wait to move too. Emigrating to Turkey soon.
Best of luck.. very motivating and exciting video
Your sofa looks welcoming. You chose a great neutral colour. Very tasteful.
You both have such a cruisy vibe,like you have been in NZ for years,hope it's all going well for you both.
Haha, I love it…cruisy vibe 😎
Thanks so much 😊
Enjoy you vlogs - all the very best to you both
Thanks Phil, much appreciated 😊
I moved from Cape Town to Northern Ireland, two years ago. I am so relate...
Exciting times for you two enjoy every moment its the best decision you could have made for your future x when you have children.
My 3 left in 94 live in Assen Holland and have done well for themselves.
By the way I'm live in Gordon's Bay.
Thanks so much Adrian 😊
Congratulations on your move, hope you settle down nicely and find what you looking for. All the best for the future. Craig are you running the Comrades next year ?
Welcome to Whangarei. I hope it works out well for you. My only tip is to do your big shopping at Pak 'n Save. You will save hundreds or thousands of dollars a year. Countdown is more expensive, New World even worse. You are more likely to get a bigger range at the more expensive supermarkets but a packet of Persil is a packet of Persil.
Thanks Peter, great advice 👍 yes, we’ve done a nice grocery shop at Pak n Save 😊
Good video skills. And such a lovely couple to watch. Best wishes!
Noticed you had to go and buy tools, here the DIY stuff comes with a multi faceted tool. The stress free environment will kick in shortly, takes about three months, and life becomes even easier
The next 10 years do not look bright for SA at all. Glad you got out guys!
Going over to SA for my third holiday wth my SA hubby soon. Cant wait. So many SA here so you will feel right at home. X
That’s awesome, where in SA will you be going? Yeah, we’ve met loads of saffas 😅
@@BeingBedingfield joberg, Pretoria and durban. Also going on game drive. Loved your vids of durban.
@@tracemaree7071 ooh, sounds amazing 🤗you must be so excited! Hope our Durban videos helps a bit ☺️
Kia ora... Welcome to Whangarei.
Haha in NZ you call the geyser a hot water cylinder, geyser got a whole different meaning,. Welcome to NZ. In NZ for 13 years and brings back a lot of memories.
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Thank you for sharing this informations
Thanks so much for watching 🫶
Welcome to New Zealand
Thanks Verdell 😊
VERY HELPFUL ADVICE, ALSO MOVING SOON, FIRST TIME FLYER, EXCELLENT VIDEO, THANKS
So happy we could be helpful with our videos 🙏 you must be so excited 🤗
To sell is far better. My daughter went 5 years ago. And they moved into their own house on the 1st in Hamilton. Excellent work. I visited them 3 years ago. There are a lot of people from SA. Invite Cherine Bezuidenhout. She will advice you.
The vacuum-packed mattress was definitely a surprise!
We were so surprised 😅
We welcome to Whangarei big fan
Thanks Joshua! 😊
Aotearoa :) Land of the Long White Cloud :)
This is awesome, I assume there was a lot more involved than what the video indicates, jobs, paper work behind the immigration process, converting your cash, savings etc. These are the things that you should tackle and share in a separate video. What professions you both have, how you went about securing jobs, how old you are and what is the age limit and what is the financial requirement that the NZ government sets for immigrants. Hope you can share this info. You guys are blessed. Love and blessings, Phalaborwa SA.🇿🇦🇿🇦🤗🤗
Packing sucks 😂 especially when moving countries! Looks like you guys took it in your stride though, well done.
Packing is the worst! Even if it’s packing for a holiday 😅
Wow this is beautiful and very inspirational, How long did it take to get all paperwork done (Visa etc), and did you go via an agents etc
Thanks so much. It was about 6 months from the interview, to us being in NZ
Welcome to Nz brother
The land of one J. Ardern? Gimme Jacob Zuma anyday! 😂😂
Seriously, my heartiest good wishes. You are a lovely couple.
I can attest to your sentiments viz-a-viz bringing your SA stuff (save for the sentimental) to far. Made the same mistake when we moved to the UK, we ended up chucking most of the stuff we brought, when we realised just how (relatively - I was already earning USD & GBP when we moved) cheap stuff is overseas. Always use the Big Mac standard when working out relative earnings / price of goods. Forget about exchange rates.
must be strange no bars on the windows, security alarms and tall razor wire fences
It is…also very strange to not close a gate when driving away from home 😅
Love that there aren’t burglar bars on the windows, and saving lots by not having to pay for security every month 🙈😅
New Zealand has become a economic nightmare, houses are way overpriced, the healthcare system is on the verge of collapse, food prices are out of control. Pertrol (gas is $3 per L) the youth crime wave is growing. 12year olds are steeling cars to post their antics on tictok while the police refuse to give chase. The government is a total joke. The clean green environment is not so clean with waterway polluted by farm run off and ground water being stolen by large corporations for bottled water to be shipped off to Asia. I was born in nz in the 1970’s and left 10 years ago to live a better life in Australia. Good luck
It's still heaven compared to SA though
The Warehouse is also cost effective for some bits and pieces for the house.
Ooh, thanks for that, we’ll have to go check it out 🙏
No kids! Makes the move a lot easier. Good luck!
Yes, definitely! Big respect to those who go through this process with children 💪
This is so inspirational! You guys made the right decision to move but why New Zealand specifically? Could you please make a video of explaining why you emigrated NZ and what’s the process? Thank you.
Hayo! Hope you guys are well!
My hubby and I are immigrating to NZ in Nov and are wanting to do a trip to Vietnam before arriving.
I recalled in one of your videos you sent some of your things over with a moving company, is that right??
If it is can you remember what the name of the company is?
We'd like to send our bags ahead of us and backpack through Vietnam :))
Moving from Cape Town to NZ
Hi...wow, exciting times ahead for you! Vietnam is amaaazing (hope you include hiking through Sapa Valley).
We used Seven Seas to send over two boxes.
All the best with your last few months before the big move!