In New Zealand? l Auckland cost of living l $30 per hour l South Africans in NZ l Nov 2024

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  • @whereismymind6696
    @whereismymind6696 Місяць тому +29

    When budgeting for weekly rent. You should not multiply $850 * 4 ($3400).
    You should: ($850*52)/12=$3683

    • @kiwi_mok
      @kiwi_mok Місяць тому

      Exactly what I was gonna type.

    • @BeingBedingfield
      @BeingBedingfield  Місяць тому +3

      Great tip! Before coming to NZ, we've never dealt with weekly costs, so it's been quite an adjustment for us 🙈

  • @estherhutchings6000
    @estherhutchings6000 27 днів тому +1

    Awesome vlog!! We emigrated to Auckland from SA 22 years ago. Please guys remember to put money aside for medical and dental costs, and also consider renters/contents insurance.

  • @cdogvlog5557
    @cdogvlog5557 26 днів тому +4

    At least in New Zealand, where I am anyway you don't have to spend any money on Home security, I just got a couple of cameras and called it a day. And there is no barbed wire on top of my fences either.

    • @BeingBedingfield
      @BeingBedingfield  24 дні тому

      @@cdogvlog5557 yeah, that’s a big saving! Even in our house in Whangarei we didn’t have any home security

    • @jacquesretief1618
      @jacquesretief1618 21 день тому

      Why do you have cameras? Are there vagrants and petty theft?

  • @12herr
    @12herr Місяць тому +5

    We live in East Auckland in a 4 1/2 bedroom. 2 1/2 bath room and double garage. Close to the motorway and close to all shops. Our rent is $850 per week.

    • @BeingBedingfield
      @BeingBedingfield  Місяць тому

      Thanks for sharing your rent price and area, definitely helpful to everyone looking into moving to Auckland ❤️

    • @SohFlight
      @SohFlight Місяць тому

      How you consider help from Work and Income accomandation supplements benefits?

  • @MAGDAPNZ
    @MAGDAPNZ Місяць тому +3

    I would suggest for newcomers to start small and avoid racking up debt. People over the years that came and gone back to SA was the ones that went on a big spend and the debt payments will mess with your budget. We have a single income, four people, four dogs and we spend $350 per week on groceries including dogfood, dog treats, cleaning products and cosmetics. So just live within your means. Over the last 16 years, my husbands income multiplied by 4, so still good opportunities for growth in our experience.

  • @Auckland-girl
    @Auckland-girl 23 дні тому +1

    Kia ora craig and chantelle, love the walking around the city while filming... great vid as usual... i wouldn't live anywhere else...love Auckland ❤

    • @BeingBedingfield
      @BeingBedingfield  23 дні тому +1

      Kia Ora Auckland girl 👋 thanks so much, we were hoping the city would make a good backdrop 😁 we also love Auckland 🤗❤️

  • @stefanfabien8038
    @stefanfabien8038 11 днів тому +1

    Informative video but you can get better value for money rent wise in Auckland. 800 is pricey for rent in Auckland even to stay centrally. We stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment in Herne Bay for 550 a week. Excellent location, near the ocean and only 7 minute drive to the Sky tower in the CBD. We moved to Sandringham to stay in a bigger 2 bedroom house with a garden for 650 a week its about a 12 minute drive to the CBD.

  • @SamSmithVev0
    @SamSmithVev0 25 днів тому +1

    Thanks for this awesome video. Great to get costings.

  • @Authenticlybex
    @Authenticlybex Місяць тому +3

    Minimum wage here in new Zealand is $23.15 per hour

  • @SiphaG
    @SiphaG Місяць тому +3

    Hi Chantelle and Craig thanks for the vlog. Food prices in Gold Coast expensive too. Have a good weekend 🤗

    • @BeingBedingfield
      @BeingBedingfield  Місяць тому +1

      Hi Sipha, thanks so much for watching:) seems like food prices have gone up everywhere 😢

  • @jamesclark7266
    @jamesclark7266 Місяць тому +5

    Nice backdrop while walking around. Akl has changed o❤very the years. I must say, those Woolies price$ are very much inline with ours here in Sydney. Only a few cents different.

    • @BeingBedingfield
      @BeingBedingfield  Місяць тому

      Thanks for noticing the background as we were walking around 😁
      Interesting to hear Woolies prices are similar in Sydney, we're always hearing that groceries are so much cheaper over in Oz 🤨

    • @jacquesretief1618
      @jacquesretief1618 21 день тому

      In what way has Akl changed? Grown and developed more? More people? More shops? Busier roads? More options for places to rent?

  • @lezeltunbridge7509
    @lezeltunbridge7509 Місяць тому +8

    We are 2 adults living in East Auckland and surviving more than fine on 1 salary of $5600pm. Our rent is $650pw and we go camping a few times a year for holiday. Mostly cook at home but also often go for a beer or dinner. We also have 1 car and I use public transport, which is a pleasure. It's a livable wage and 1000% worth it being here!

    • @Auckland-girl
      @Auckland-girl 23 дні тому +1

      Shhhh kiwis won't like hearing that lol..they love putting nz down every chance they get😅

    • @paulgitau6055
      @paulgitau6055 13 днів тому

      Really that money is not enough in NZ, I make 15,000NZ every month and still I complain it's not really enough 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Auckland-girl
      @Auckland-girl 13 днів тому +1

      @paulgitau6055 we all know u complain at the drop of a hat, and we also know you do not make $15.000 a month, talk about a moany whiner...you're too much dude 😂

  • @ryantait177
    @ryantait177 Місяць тому +1

    Baie dankie julle. Thanks for sharing. Glad to see you guys again.

  • @SamSmithVev0
    @SamSmithVev0 25 днів тому +2

    This video was about 12,000 steps!! You both got some serious steps up.

    • @BeingBedingfield
      @BeingBedingfield  24 дні тому +1

      @@SamSmithVev0 luckily we did it over 2 or 3 days 🤭

  • @StewartVlogs
    @StewartVlogs 23 дні тому +2

    Yes, with no bills, no kids, and budget for food.

  • @munterboy1744
    @munterboy1744 Місяць тому +14

    I'm from nz lived there for 30 years. I live in the uk now I miss nz the lifestyle and the standard of living but when I go back to visit I can't belive how expensive things are.

    • @BeingBedingfield
      @BeingBedingfield  Місяць тому +1

      I can imagine you got a shock when you came back to visit. The same will probably happen to us when we go and visit South Africa again haha

    • @asscrackistan
      @asscrackistan 19 днів тому

      You will own nothing and (not) be happy

  • @JastBeYourSelf
    @JastBeYourSelf Місяць тому +3

    me and my wife live in auckland i work in aviation and my wife is a nurse but still we dont save much because we help our family back. we're planning to move on other country. NZ is so expensive. FYI we budget everything and were not spender. but yeah NZ is really great country.

  • @gregorcameron8584
    @gregorcameron8584 22 дні тому +1

    Lived in Nz for 7 years, an incredibly beautiful country with great and friendly people but its just insanely expensive!!
    Houses are about $1m to buy,
    Groceries are expensive, fuel cost is ridiculous.
    Unfortunately 30$ an hour is nowhere near enough to live there comfortably.

  • @renatamortazavi2450
    @renatamortazavi2450 Місяць тому +1

    Such a great vlog guys! I absolutely love your videos-they’re always filled with such great energy and valuable information. 👍👏Thank you for this update on the cost of living in New Zealand.
    Everywhere seems expensive these days, and the cost of living has certainly gone up here in Canada as well.🤔 It’s so natural to compare prices to the currency of your home country when you first move somewhere new-that’s just how the brain works!😄 I’m so glad to see you, you beautiful couple, happy and enjoying life🥰
    Lots of love to both of you.💖💖

    • @BeingBedingfield
      @BeingBedingfield  Місяць тому

      Thanks, as always, for watching Renata! Yeah, cost of living has definitely gone up everywhere 😪

  • @Katanna09
    @Katanna09 13 днів тому +1

    $850 a week thats crazy, here in Uk i pay that a month for 3 bedrooms house

  • @p.srussell3899
    @p.srussell3899 Місяць тому +1

    Glad you are having a blast now ...

  • @Hongaars1969
    @Hongaars1969 Місяць тому +2

    Hello to the (lovely) pair of you. So good to see you on a fine sunny spring day in Auckland. How are you? Winter FINALLY arrived in Dubrovnik, about time.
    Thank you for this fair assessment of your monthly running costs. Whenever I look at what you guys pay for groceries in New Zealand (in NZ$) and compare to what we pay for equivalent items here in Euroland, I am shocked at how much more most grocery items seem in New Zealand.
    Long time ago (1999-2008), when I lived in New Zealand, I eventually started shopping at the likes of Pak and Save which I found was somewhat cheaper. Good to see that you are also “budgeting” for savings. Ultimately, unless you are budget conscious and thrifty, you are probably not going to be left with much at the end of every month. Lastly, I am glad that you have finally stopped converting into ZAR, it is a banana republic currency, you are truly blessed to be earning what can only be described as a “hard currency”. Stay well and keep on smiling. Regards from Croatia….Zoltan

    • @BeingBedingfield
      @BeingBedingfield  Місяць тому

      Seems like you're excited for winter over there in Croatia :) We can't be happier to FINALLY have some warm weather haha
      Yes, Pak and Save is definitely better, we'll share our shopping experience in our next video.
      Have a great weekend Zoltan!

  • @Auckland-girl
    @Auckland-girl 23 дні тому +1

    Love takutai square too btw❤

  • @Sam123QU29
    @Sam123QU29 Місяць тому +2

    Im on $40 p/h living in sydney. I had to move back in with my mother just so i could be comfortable

  • @marcanderson8669
    @marcanderson8669 Місяць тому +2

    Cool idea for a vid. Good work guys 👍

  • @maquclan
    @maquclan 21 день тому

    Can you make a video on things to do in Auckland/ New Zealand. I'd like to take my family for a holiday, and visit some friends. But the cost of everything is just too much and it does not look like there is much to see.

  • @jameschandler_
    @jameschandler_ Місяць тому +1

    Great content as always!

  • @russy8488
    @russy8488 Місяць тому +3

    $30 per hour is fine if you live in a car.

  • @Gerrardboss-v2g
    @Gerrardboss-v2g Місяць тому +2

    Current exchange rate is R10.62 / NZ $ . So working on $8000 / month that equates to earning
    R85 000 per month 😳
    Equates to over a million rands per year

    • @BeingBedingfield
      @BeingBedingfield  Місяць тому +1

      😔 I know, it’s crazy! That’s why I didn’t even think of showing the amounts in Rands as well 🙈😅 might sound like a fortune, but if you convert $850 per week for rent, that’s almost R9000, that’s basically what we used to pay per month is SA 😭😅

    • @Gerrardboss-v2g
      @Gerrardboss-v2g Місяць тому +2

      @BeingBedingfield yep it looks crazy when converted , but glad to hear you eventually get over it as time goes .
      As a SAn , I gasp everytime 😁

  • @Cuchulain-rk1kw
    @Cuchulain-rk1kw Місяць тому +12

    Once the pretty lakes and mountains wear off you’ll find NZ hugely overrated. Astronomical housing and food costs, transport and traffic that make developing nations look advanced - and shit wages. Seriously - there’s a reason kiwis are leaving in droves esp for oz - similar costs but much higher earnings. Nz is pretty quiet even boring too depending on what you like. Think v carefully before you come here.

    • @kaptainkiwi
      @kaptainkiwi 24 дні тому +4

      I am a born and bred Kiwi however I disagree totally with your comment I have lived & worked in Europe (UK& France) the United States Asia, Australia, SA and Canada over many years (30+) and Aotearoa is still the best place in the world our Gun laws are better than 90 per cent of the world, our Health care is way better and free!! America has the worst healthcare system in all developed countries and Europe isn't any better, food is a little high I agree, however, the dollar exchange rates in comparison are still slightly lower than many countries worldwide. I'm not sure where you get your statistics or information from, but for myself living and working across the globe is a much more accurate measurement stick than saying "Developing countries look advanced"

    • @Cuchulain-rk1kw
      @Cuchulain-rk1kw 24 дні тому

      @ the dev countries comment was directed at traffic and transport - perhaps a bit flippant mind - but for eg I know someone from Jakarta who could not believe Auckland traffic. Oh and I’ve lived here for 15 years……

    • @Steph1
      @Steph1 9 днів тому

      @@kaptainkiwifree healthcare my 🍑, my wife had cancer and it set us back $40k because the public system couldn’t even give us an ETA on the surgery.

  • @nishac9866
    @nishac9866 Місяць тому +1

    North shore is a nice place to live too might be cheaper than Auckland city (not sure how much it cost now we left 3 years ago)😊

  • @SohFlight
    @SohFlight Місяць тому +2

    There's benefits in NZ. You really don't need to work just apply for jobs and you will get $280-400 free money from the Govt. Even better if you have kids under 16 years old and solo parents you are entitled to a lot of money + cheap housing rentals.

    • @dozermox9785
      @dozermox9785 Місяць тому

      So just leech off the tax payer? Got it. Lazy fk

    • @TheYutongCaptain
      @TheYutongCaptain 3 дні тому

      There is no such concept as "free money" only in the minds of work-shy parasites who think it is quite normal or have this delusional sense of entitlement that they should be paid for contributing nothing to their community or the society as a whole. That "free money" that you so-called boast about comes from hardworking New Zealand taxpayers, who unfortunately have to support the bludgers in this country who really should be compelled to find secure employment otherwise the benefit is stopped.

  • @mathewrichards7309
    @mathewrichards7309 Місяць тому +1

    Also depends where you live in the country some things are more expensive in Auckland something cheaper in Auckland compared to Christchurch we have lived in Auckland and now rural Canterbury in Oxford I love that it hardly rains couldn't stand Auckland weather it rains almost every day

    • @francesgraham5411
      @francesgraham5411 Місяць тому

      Hahaha, but the weather here is mild, not too hot, not too cold.

    • @BeingBedingfield
      @BeingBedingfield  Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching Mathew. Other than rent, could you share some other things that you find to be cheaper in Chch compared to Akl?

  • @simonsayshomeassistant
    @simonsayshomeassistant Місяць тому +1

    Great video, I am from JHB been here for 20 years now!

    • @jmannz1
      @jmannz1 Місяць тому

      No regrets moving to NZ? I heard that Joburg SA has an incredibly low cost of living index - approximately 74% compared to Auckland NZ, which is almost double at 147%. That's a massive difference. NZ might be picturesque and green, etc, but it's so bloody hard to get ahead here, and it's not as safe as people think: crime rates are going up exponentially. It's not the paradise everyone thinks it is IMHO

    • @Chris-eq3en
      @Chris-eq3en Місяць тому

      @jmannz1 you seem ignorant going on about crime. SA crime is real bad you seem out of touch.

    • @BeingBedingfield
      @BeingBedingfield  Місяць тому

      Thanks so much for watching :) Wow, 20 years! Do you ever go visit SA?

    • @jmannz1
      @jmannz1 Місяць тому

      ​@Chris-eq3en I think you missed the point of my message and have conflated things. I was talking about the cost of living, not the crime in SA per se. I'm absolutely aware of the crime in SA as I have family living there, and they've told me, so no, I'm not out of touch.

    • @simonsayshomeassistant
      @simonsayshomeassistant Місяць тому

      @@BeingBedingfield Yes it has been a long time, I have only visited once in that time!

  • @chadnz1003
    @chadnz1003 Місяць тому +1

    My family comes back from australia and cant believe the prices but love the life here but no freedom in lifestyle..
    But australia is going up in cost of living but abit slower

  • @D_Handler
    @D_Handler Місяць тому +8

    I’m from NZ but live in Cambodia, I’m not coming back anytime soon tbh

    • @Chris-eq3en
      @Chris-eq3en Місяць тому +1

      Do you earn cambodia. Wages? 😂

    • @D_Handler
      @D_Handler Місяць тому +1

      @ you’re grammars a little off so, I’m not sure what your actual question is. I’m on a great wage here, plus it’s a dual currency. I get paid in US dollars. Living very comfortably, so do a lot of the ex pats here

    • @Chris-eq3en
      @Chris-eq3en Місяць тому

      @D_Handler I could not think of a worse place it's similar to Laos. Corrupt, 3rd world.

  • @Bitofa_nerd
    @Bitofa_nerd Місяць тому +2

    I've never been paid anywhere near that amount in NZ. Most businesses in NZ will only pay minimum wage, or just above at the most. And yes I have qualifications. NZ is becoming ridiculous.

    • @Entertainment-
      @Entertainment- Місяць тому +2

      Skill issue

    • @Bitofa_nerd
      @Bitofa_nerd Місяць тому +1

      @@Entertainment- Nope employer issue. I'm a qualified computer tech these days, left my last career path due to crap money. There's are reason why news media report on 'The Brain Drain,' going to Aussie to make better money. Most NZ employers arses are so tight when they fart they whistle.

    • @Entertainment-
      @Entertainment- Місяць тому +1

      @@Bitofa_nerd Median hourly wage is $34.95, you’re doing worse than half the country.

  • @makavellipaotama8169
    @makavellipaotama8169 23 дні тому

    By the way, where's your link for the spreadsheet as mentioned on video please

    • @BeingBedingfield
      @BeingBedingfield  23 дні тому +1

      Hey, it’s on our website under ‘resources’
      www.beingbedingfield.com/resources

  • @AndrewRod-c5v
    @AndrewRod-c5v Місяць тому +4

    And to msny people coning to nz !

  • @rolphbluesky8537
    @rolphbluesky8537 Місяць тому

    yes you can survive if both are working

  • @maquclan
    @maquclan 21 день тому

    Greetings from 🇿🇦 . Funny, because the whole time am converting to South African Rand. New Zealand is definitely expensive. The rent ?!!!

  • @francesgraham5411
    @francesgraham5411 Місяць тому +1

    The rent you are paying seems a lot. I’m sure you could get a nice 2 bedder for less. Then you could save more. But you look happy, so good luck living here in Auckland.

    • @BeingBedingfield
      @BeingBedingfield  Місяць тому

      Maybe if you look further away from the city? But as I was looking on the real estate websites for this video, there weren't many spacious 2 bed options available at a good price 🫥

  • @meatavoreNana
    @meatavoreNana Місяць тому +1

    I live in Hawkes Bay. 2bed 1bath ,cottage $400 per week. I would hate to live in Auckland. Im 73yrs old and retired.

    • @BeingBedingfield
      @BeingBedingfield  Місяць тому

      Thanks for sharing, good to know rent prices in different areas :)

  • @deborahbrown1270
    @deborahbrown1270 Місяць тому +1

    Nope! Not with rent prices

  • @asiftailor9574
    @asiftailor9574 Місяць тому +4

    Tell me you are happy living in New Zealand or you washappy living South Africa

    • @BeingBedingfield
      @BeingBedingfield  Місяць тому +1

      We were happy in South Africa, and now we're happy in New Zealand 😁

  • @ashleyb3078
    @ashleyb3078 Місяць тому +3

    Thanks Craig and Chantz, for much needed info to those of us who are still busy planning the move to NZ. Great video guys, and stay blessed😇🙏👍👍

  • @Battleneter
    @Battleneter Місяць тому

    That's only a bit higher than min wage, Auckland no, Christchurch yes.

  • @JackHu1000
    @JackHu1000 3 дні тому

    This is misleading. The title is about is $30 hr enough to live in NZ . Should have titled it as is $30 enough to live in Auckland CBD .
    First , $30 per hour is a below average income and choose to live in the most expensive area in the entire NZ . There is no need to live in CBD if you have low income . Outside of Auckland there’s more affordable places and you can earn more still . Not a fair way to present the information and more for click bait

  • @FLSTFB103
    @FLSTFB103 Місяць тому

    I was in CPH in aug and a cup of coffee cost 11.50 nzd.

  • @asiftailor9574
    @asiftailor9574 Місяць тому +5

    Come back to South Africa make this country great again we need good people like you're 9:49 come back South Africa South Africa is a beautiful country❤

    • @Nldftr
      @Nldftr Місяць тому

      We don't want racists here all of you Please foff don't come back

    • @waitarerebill
      @waitarerebill Місяць тому +1

      And then build a fortress to protect your home!!!!

    • @Nldftr
      @Nldftr Місяць тому

      @waitarerebill go to UK and live like the hobo you are 😆

  • @Cameronsutubes
    @Cameronsutubes Місяць тому

    Im a Kiwi explain Kiwisaver and how it works to people

  • @user-oo8ei4lj6s
    @user-oo8ei4lj6s Місяць тому +8

    No. You will not even survive. Your rent or mortgage take all your money. Left over is power, grass cutting, credit card, water food. It's all gone.

    • @Dawn_Aramoana63
      @Dawn_Aramoana63 20 днів тому +1

      Nonsense! Yes you can. I, and others like me live/earn less. I also have a mortgage!

    • @schlookie
      @schlookie 3 дні тому

      Cut your own grass and get rid of the credit card.

  • @unnamedchannel1237
    @unnamedchannel1237 Місяць тому

    So glad to live in a smaller town and mortgage free. Essentially one income no kids but mortgage free helps so much.
    House needs a lot of cosmetics but it’s solid. E.g will be spending $40k on a new fence to enclose the property.
    Also all the stupid sound effects stupid , so annoying could not make it to the end .

  • @luflycat6573
    @luflycat6573 Місяць тому +2

    Not sustainable! Imagine one of you lose job you life quality will decline a lot!

  • @bizignite
    @bizignite Місяць тому +2

    We also live in Auckland City. The information is accurate. We also love the city life. Hope to bump into you guys sometime. Maybe we should plan a SA meet up.

    • @BeingBedingfield
      @BeingBedingfield  Місяць тому

      Thanks so much for watching! We're glad to hear you also love city life :) Would be great to bump into you sometime!

  • @ashchow8888
    @ashchow8888 19 днів тому

    45$ hr sould be okay

  • @amisingomo7078
    @amisingomo7078 Місяць тому +8

    At least you are not dealing with crime problem

    • @AndrewRod-c5v
      @AndrewRod-c5v Місяць тому

      No it worse in auckland !

    • @amisingomo7078
      @amisingomo7078 Місяць тому +5

      @AndrewRod-c5v South African is number 3 in world

    • @whereismymind6696
      @whereismymind6696 Місяць тому

      ​@@AndrewRod-c5v lol

    • @jmannz1
      @jmannz1 Місяць тому +2

      Are you kidding? Crime is through the roof in Auckland/NZ at the moment and getting exponentially worse.

    • @Chris-eq3en
      @Chris-eq3en Місяць тому

      @@AndrewRod-c5v gosh some people are thick as two short bricks. No need to be a troll.

  • @upp.social
    @upp.social Місяць тому

    Dont buy a car get a bike -dont eat too much, get a small room and share

  • @ruebenbatmancampbell5870
    @ruebenbatmancampbell5870 26 днів тому

    I struggle on 1600 a week lol

  • @makavellipaotama8169
    @makavellipaotama8169 23 дні тому +1

    You're paying so much for rent, get out of the city 👍

  • @boomertuxx
    @boomertuxx Місяць тому +1

    Plenty of places around for 2 hundy a week. Living like a king on 30 per hour

  • @edjohn4590
    @edjohn4590 9 днів тому

    Doubt there are any professionals earning $30 a hour!😂

  • @men7822
    @men7822 18 днів тому

    You are so lucky to have such a charming and ever smiling partner.
    God bless u both

  • @fistosravenscroft6651
    @fistosravenscroft6651 Місяць тому +5

    Videos like this convince me not put myself through the headache of emigration, I mean $850 per week on rent is some serious monkey business, the aguerment of earning in $ € is nonsense because you live in those countries 99% of the time, no thanks

    • @UMBRELLACORPORATION-j8m
      @UMBRELLACORPORATION-j8m Місяць тому +4

      On top of that you will need to take the crap Immigration NZ will give you, medical checks, English tests and for foreigners cost a fortune.

    • @fistosravenscroft6651
      @fistosravenscroft6651 Місяць тому +3

      @ it’s absolutely not worth it, especially in 2024, this western countries where good 15 years ago, I’m sorry, I’m not leaving my nice life in SA for some crap lonely existence in the ends of the world

    • @jerrybow8779
      @jerrybow8779 Місяць тому

      @@fistosravenscroft6651😂😂 stay in your dump then

    • @fistosravenscroft6651
      @fistosravenscroft6651 Місяць тому

      @@jerrybow8779South Africa has problems, we all know that and we don’t hide them. But it is not a dump and you know it very well, enjoy your expensive life wherever in the world you are mate, ciao!

    • @lindamurray5021
      @lindamurray5021 Місяць тому +2

      I'm so looking forward to my trip to Auckland mid March. Awesome country, albeit expensive, there u can walk alone at night without worrying about goggos behind you. Extremely safe and no snakes 😉. Can't wait to gave Katsubi again 😋