One of the best things moving to a new country is no one knows you and your past life, so you are free to learn to be whomever you always may have wanted to be. And grow personally. Free from past society’s and acquaintances expectations etc is such a weight lifted and to find out what makes you you. Congratulations on you and your families move to NZ.
It's so interesting listening to this . I've followed you and commented before, but having left England from Preston to come to New Zealand in 1953 this adds another dimension, hearing from Nikki. I'm feeling more and more a "global citizen" with all the ways of reaching out to other people. I was 14 when I arrived and I'm turning 84 shortly. I had a chance to go back, and have had two trips with family a couple of times, and my nuclear family have been over to work and come back. I just have one brother left now and I have no regrets about staying here. I think you''ll do just fine.
Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to say hi again Sheila! It is so warming to know that you would have been in Preston at the same time as dad...he was born in '48 and lived around Ashton. I wonder if you ever bumped into each other?! Thank you again for saying hello 😊
Great vid. Many thanks for sharing. Would be also be good to include comment on increasing NZ house prices/housing crisis and food costs and how folks are adpating. At around 47mins, when you indicated that you purposefully hold back on saying how happy you are when speaking to folks in UK. I encourage u to open , embrace your emotion, and voice it. Celebrate happiness/joy , no need to hold back. We only live once.
When earlier families (such as my in-laws in 1925) shifted, they moved to NZ simply because it was warmer and there was hardly anybody here Now we're comoplaining slightly that maybe we're getting a bit crowded. NZ is 10% larger than GB, but we're more mountainous so that means that about a quarter to one third of the country is not suitable for living, unless you want to be off grid.
Great interview...again! Just to pick up on a point that Nicki mentioned, respect for the environment is something that was drummed into us back in the 70s and 80s, although she is correct that Maori culture has had some influence, a big part of it came from the "be a tidy Kiwi" campaign. When I was at school we would get sent around the neighbourhood picking up rubbish, there were posters everywhere, TV ads etc. I think it is just being passed along the generations now without so much need for campaigning.
Thanks so much for sharing. I love the idea of be a tidy kiwi! I wonder if that’s still drummed into the kids at school? I bet it is…Have a great week my friend 😊
Answering your opening intro comments - " It's thousands of miles away, and you have never been, what do you do?" - Join It's a Drama of course!!👍. I have read comments from her and Ollie on the Slack group, but It was fun hearing Nicki's voice/accent and listening to their journey. It is wonderful the culture of caring for the environment and nature here in New Zealand. It's hard to explain to anyone how many beaches are here in New Zealand, and, how often you may be the only one on that beach.
I love what you say about the water, too - I know I really do go stir-crazy if I'm away from the sight and sound of water for more than a couple of days
I am wondering if there's a kind of mental process going on in newcomer's minds where everyday things that happen all around the world are seen as wonderfully special simply because they're happening in New Zealand, and you have a kind of bliss buzz going on in your head. 30:04 Your guest described how the lady she just met gave her her number and said to call if she needed anything, then gave her a free sample of the body butter her new company was making. That is a lovely experience, and I've experienced that sort of kindness in Glasgow and various cities I've lived in in Canada, as well as at home in New Zealand. I honestly think that there are outgoing and kind people everywhere you go, but a new place that you've anticipated living in, heightens the senses and makes such an experience absolutely glow with a special light in your heart and memory.
Yes, yes, YES! 100% agree. Lovely people are everywhere but because you are specifically open to finding them it seems that is what we attract. ) take this YT community for example…we set out looking for lovely people and here they are… Thanks for watching 😊
Lived in NZ for fifteen years and it reminded me of a religious cult. Everything in NZ was apparently perfect and you weren't allowed to have any cynicism or criticise any aspect of life there. Horses for courses, interesting experience but I don't miss the place.
@@davidfinley7766 And SHE looks creepily cult-like with her ever simpering face. These vids are all over the top propaganda. NZ is a great place but nothing like the nirvana she portrays.
I lived in Preston too! Watching your vids as we get ready to move back to New Zealand. Previously lived there 2011-2015 and now heading back with our children. Can’t wait for them to experience kiwi life ❤
I love that: "everyone in NZ is from somewhere". Also, it's a bloody weird summer when Dunedin has the highest temperatures and most sunshine hours - love my home town, but just shows how bad things were in the North - I'm so sorry.
I came to NZ 14 years ago from the North of England too . I had never come here before . Sorry l probably sound negative All l can say it was not easy . Our rental we where we were going to live in, they decided to sell three days before we arrived . Ended up renting a farm . Which was another storey At the time there was no internet, shops closed at 1300 on a Saturday I remember having palpitations at my first supermarket shop . The prices for food is astronomical and the choices were limited . Salarys too are not great in accordance with inflation.We struggled for a long time . Twice l packed my bag to come home ., as l suffered from home sickness. that was at the two year period .so your right .it does come later Then came the earthquakes / Tsunami in Christchurch ..Again another horror storey. Boy racers driving cars, wearing their school uniforms !! But . The people are generally more friendly then the average UK community. I agree there is a great sense of community spirit The earthquakes have brought more migration and thus more interagtion structure and modernization to NZ Yes the wild life and country especially the South island is beautiful and l forgot until l returned for a holiday to the UK . My children have grown and have partners whom our Kiwis . We have a home 3 minutes from the beach too Our home we were lucky enough to buy 10 years ago is something l could never afford in the UK . Our children could ride their bikes without fear.They were able to be children growing up and not under the educational monoploy l felt the UK had . Having a day out and not having to spend on parking and enjoying a family day out for next to nothing . I agree re the family ties. You can t just get on a plane when their is a family celebration or trauma . That's been the biggest hardest thing to come to terms with I do still dream about going back ..but NZ is my home now.
Thank you so very much for reaching out and taking the time to share this with us. We appreciate you very much. You are right, it is not easy, but I am glad to hear you are settled and happy. PS: Northerners rock!! 🥰
This is really useful information. I am also looking to move to NZ. Ive had the first interview to see if my skills match. The next stage is meeting with a Consultant. Im ready for a new stage in life, more nature and time outdoors. Im a single 48 year old woman and ready for a slower pace. Im keen to know how much ot costs to move to NZ. I dont own a home but my job is on the green list.
i also grew up in Preston! i have lived in NZ since 1976. No internet back then so had no idea what it would be like. it’s good here but i regret leaving family and my 3 kids having only us, no cousins, aunts or grandparents. I would not do it again. Also it’s too isolated.
Nice vid, Nikki must be a pisces, because the ocean , lake, river, creek, is also my happy place...I feel regenerated every time im there, be it fishing, walking on the beach, diving, swimming, I told my wife that if I kick the bucket, then she should burn my ass and have my ashes scattered on my favourite place, Cavalli island, in Matauri Bay northland. She wasnt very happy at the way it was said.....😂😂
@@ItsaDrama Just watched it again with my wife this time, there is a common sense of why we want to do it as Nikki had. I've started speaking to an immigration adviser recently as well. Either their Daughters are the same age apart from each other, we have been considering it since like 2015 and now I think this is what we want to do.
Hi Liz and Bri it's quite sad yous cant talk about how happy yous are to families listening it's like aaa really they should be happy for you whinge or moan don't matter like you two said my life I'll live it but we're still happy with our choices sweet as chur all over it but I don't know what brings the Brits to New Zealand deer with no eye's but love your video love listening to yous cheers catch ya nex minit
Welcome! The UK and ireland are awesome too, was blown away by the beauty of the countryside, and history. Flying into London is so exciting. it exceeded my expectations...nothing like Coro Street!! Not so sure how much we look after our land...IMO the UK countryside is so much greener than ours!
@@RiddimKingdom In NZ we have destroyed our countryside, over the years, thinking "we" could get away with it due to our "small" population over the last couple of hundred years. The result? Factory farming and many bio diversity deserts in places like Canterbury especially. At least in Europe (UK/Ireland included) there is still decent bio diversity in the countryside, Trees everywhere, and stunning countrysides, plus heritage buildings. Here, we have a massive amount of monoculture happening, hardly any trees, no shelter for livestock...it is a disgrace for a country that sells itself as being "green" Yes we have incredible landscapes, mountains, beaches, thermal wonderlands, but that ain't the case where money is to be made from the land. And don't get me started on nitrate runoff, destroying our rivers...yes we have some amazing farmers who love, and are improving the land, but sadly (IMO) they are the minority. I'm a proud born and bred Kiwi, always will be, but my eyes are open.
@@RiddimKingdom So I lived in the UK for 4 years. I do understand that it can be depressing, very much depends on where you are living, and your personal mindset I guess too. It surprised me how vibrant things could be in London, and the countryside was stunning, especially in May,June,July. Yep I agree that things can be pretty bleak in winter and early spring.
Seriously Seriously surprised after 14 years You have picked up about New Zealand? The difference between both islands? And the closest country to New Zealand is actually France? 1,400km away.
There's a certain American woman with a You Tube channel, living in NZ,that seems like she's always moaning about certain things in NZ, but in a subtle way though, I told her she moans too much.🤔😊
I did enjoy the podcast... although it does raise a question. Immigration today is not like the age of sail when one would leave the only home they've known forever to an uncertain future in a faraway land. Nowadays, going to another country is like an extended bus ride. So, my question is, why choose New Zealand as opposed to anywhere else in the world? Australia is far more metropolitan than NZ (with a better economy I might add), the US has many interesting attractions, Canada has its own thing going etc etc. I'd suspect that the high profile of NZ lamb, kiwifruit & dairy products might have a bearing on people's awareness of NZ. For myself, my forebears were amongst the miners in Otago during the 1800s, so they helped create the country that we all enjoy today.
As a person who has lived in America, Canada, Australia, Asia, the uk and New Zealand I can hands down say New Zealand overall has the best quality of life. It has a strong culture, strong morals and beliefs, it’s beautiful scenery, fresh air, greenery, flora, fauna, the FEEL, fresh water, beautiful beaches, wonderful people and fantastic infrastructure, community and spirit - it’s not perfect but overall it’s really a beautiful nation
I migrated from the Uk over 30 years ago, mainly to escape the BS, unfortunately NZ has outdone itself in that respect and I'm looking at moving somewhere with a little more respect for the individual, North Korea springs to mind. NZ? I wouldn't recommend it!
So you been there 30 yes now you run it down but your still there what are you hand cuffed to the place leave your choice if you dont like it go to Korea if you dont like it ceya
Do not move here. It's incredibly unsafe for women in New Zealand. I've been a patriotic Kiwi my whole life up until Saturday. Now I'm just ashamed... and very worried for all the women in my life. If still want to move here, then I suggest that you require the British foreign office to seek assurance from the NZ Govt that they will protect you. But don't hold your breath...
@@Fish29077 I have said this because one week ago in Albert Park in Auckland a group of women's rights advocates were mobbed by approximately 2500 anti women terrorist s. Police were present outside the gates to the park but refused to intervene to help the women. The speaker at the event, a visiting British national was assaulted by a man wearing a dress, who tipped tomato soup meant to represent blood over her head as soon as she arrived to speak. Other women in the group were kicked, punched, hit with signs and sprayed with various liquids. A 63 yr old lady sustained a broken foot, and a 72yr old suffered a fractured eye socket. All at the hands of young men, though there were some women in the terror group also, including one prominent female politician, a cabinet minister from NZs Green party. At a press conference two days later, our Prime minister, Chris Hipkins stated, "I was too busy on the day to be there, but if I wasn't I would have been there supporting the counter protestors, ( group opposed to the women). Later this week, the man who led the terror group was awarded the Young New Zealander of the year award. Our main stream media mislead, and encouraged the misogynist group, our Govt remain unrepentant for the part they played, and our police stated that it wasn't our job to protect the women. So.. Does NZ sound safe for women to you? And for the record, I donr understand it either. We were the first nation on earth to give women the vote, but now this. I am struggling to recognize my country...
@@Moamanly I could provide you with a list of what she, and the other women at this event advocate for, as let us not forget, that she was here at the invitation of sovereign NZ female citizens concerned at the erosion of their rights in a nation once lauded for its commitment to women's autonomy, and world leading effort in securing those rights. Again, I could provide you with the "list" you seek, but are you sincere in your request, or is there an ulterior motive in your asking? I ask this as you seem focused on one particular woman in this case, while ignoring that other women holding similar views also suffered at the hands of these toxic men. If I provide this "list" would I not be robbing you of your responsibility to perform due diligence in seeking this out for yourself? You're on UA-cam, you obviously know how to navigate this platform, so why can you not listen to one of a myriad of first person interviews where you can hear her voice first hand? Could it be that you're just another person that just doesn't want to "let women speak"??? Her voice is all over the internet, she's not hard to find... Why ask me to "mansplain" when if you are genuinely interested you could listen to her yourself? It's far better than second hand from me. However, I will point you in the right direction, it's the least I could do as a matter of respect. I recommend her recent interviews on NZs The Platform with Sean Plunkett, or another excellent interview by The Spectator, both available right here on UA-cam. If you are really sincere, and indeed curious, about her, wouldn't it be better to listen to her first hand?
I have lived here now for 50 years and miss things about the UK but love more things about NZ
Thanks for watching Nadean and for taking the time to say hi! 😊
One of the best things moving to a new country is no one knows you and your past life, so you are free to learn to be whomever you always may have wanted to be. And grow personally. Free from past society’s and acquaintances expectations etc is such a weight lifted and to find out what makes you you. Congratulations on you and your families move to NZ.
So true, thank you for watching and for taking the time to say hi, we appreciate you very much! 😊
A lovely podcast. Thanks Nicki for being so open and honest. I love her positive energy.
Agreed! Me too Sherree 🥰
It's so interesting listening to this . I've followed you and commented before, but having left England from Preston to come to New Zealand in 1953 this adds another dimension, hearing from Nikki. I'm feeling more and more a "global citizen" with all the ways of reaching out to other people. I was 14 when I arrived and I'm turning 84 shortly. I had a chance to go back, and have had two trips with family a couple of times, and my nuclear family have been over to work and come back. I just have one brother left now and I have no regrets about staying here. I think you''ll do just fine.
Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to say hi again Sheila! It is so warming to know that you would have been in Preston at the same time as dad...he was born in '48 and lived around Ashton. I wonder if you ever bumped into each other?! Thank you again for saying hello 😊
Great vid. Many thanks for sharing. Would be also be good to include comment on increasing NZ house prices/housing crisis and food costs and how folks are adpating. At around 47mins, when you indicated that you purposefully hold back on saying how happy you are when speaking to folks in UK. I encourage u to open , embrace your emotion, and voice it. Celebrate happiness/joy , no need to hold back. We only live once.
Gosh, I just adore Nicki. Her enthusiasm is so contagious! Thanks for the fabulous information! Lovely interview (as always).
Glad you enjoyed it! 😃
When earlier families (such as my in-laws in 1925) shifted, they moved to NZ simply because it was warmer and there was hardly anybody here Now we're comoplaining slightly that maybe we're getting a bit crowded. NZ is 10% larger than GB, but we're more mountainous so that means that about a quarter to one third of the country is not suitable for living, unless you want to be off grid.
Great interview...again! Just to pick up on a point that Nicki mentioned, respect for the environment is something that was drummed into us back in the 70s and 80s, although she is correct that Maori culture has had some influence, a big part of it came from the "be a tidy Kiwi" campaign. When I was at school we would get sent around the neighbourhood picking up rubbish, there were posters everywhere, TV ads etc. I think it is just being passed along the generations now without so much need for campaigning.
Thanks so much for sharing. I love the idea of be a tidy kiwi! I wonder if that’s still drummed into the kids at school? I bet it is…Have a great week my friend 😊
Answering your opening intro comments - " It's thousands of miles away, and you have never been, what do you do?" - Join It's a Drama of course!!👍. I have read comments from her and Ollie on the Slack group, but It was fun hearing Nicki's voice/accent and listening to their journey. It is wonderful the culture of caring for the environment and nature here in New Zealand. It's hard to explain to anyone how many beaches are here in New Zealand, and, how often you may be the only one on that beach.
Hasn’t she got the most beautiful accent?! So glad that you finally got to ‘meet’ her! Thank you as always to you two lovely people xx ❤
I am currently living in Bury and have the craving to hop to NZ so this interview with Nicki is so close to home! Loved her story 😊😊
So glad that you enjoyed it! Lots of love to Buurrrie 😘
I love what you say about the water, too - I know I really do go stir-crazy if I'm away from the sight and sound of water for more than a couple of days
I am wondering if there's a kind of mental process going on in newcomer's minds where everyday things that happen all around the world are seen as wonderfully special simply because they're happening in New Zealand, and you have a kind of bliss buzz going on in your head. 30:04 Your guest described how the lady she just met gave her her number and said to call if she needed anything, then gave her a free sample of the body butter her new company was making. That is a lovely experience, and I've experienced that sort of kindness in Glasgow and various cities I've lived in in Canada, as well as at home in New Zealand. I honestly think that there are outgoing and kind people everywhere you go, but a new place that you've anticipated living in, heightens the senses and makes such an experience absolutely glow with a special light in your heart and memory.
Yes, yes, YES! 100% agree. Lovely people are everywhere but because you are specifically open to finding them it seems that is what we attract. ) take this YT community for example…we set out looking for lovely people and here they are…
Thanks for watching 😊
Lived in NZ for fifteen years and it reminded me of a religious cult. Everything in NZ was apparently perfect and you weren't allowed to have any cynicism or criticise any aspect of life there. Horses for courses, interesting experience but I don't miss the place.
@@davidfinley7766 Gosh, where were you living??😳
@@r.1599 The shock and awe of your response pretty much sums my NZ Experience. Nice place for a holiday.
@@davidfinley7766 And SHE looks creepily cult-like with her ever simpering face. These vids are all over the top propaganda. NZ is a great place but nothing like the nirvana she portrays.
I lived in Preston too! Watching your vids as we get ready to move back to New Zealand. Previously lived there 2011-2015 and now heading back with our children. Can’t wait for them to experience kiwi life ❤
Oh, wow!!! Good luck with everything Nicola! Your adventure begins! 🎉🥰🇳🇿
An amazing and positive woman.
She is wonderful Robert! 😊
I agree with the thought of ones determination, positive thought taking the leap of faith and hope for ones safety and security.
What a positive vibe shown by you both. Keep it up & all the best
Thank you so much, Dave 😊
My family migrated here in the 1860's from the U.K. so far we have not gone back :)
What an inspirational lady, so positive!
"Auckland has had one its worst summers on record..."
The lady has a gift for understatement.
I love that: "everyone in NZ is from somewhere". Also, it's a bloody weird summer when Dunedin has the highest temperatures and most sunshine hours - love my home town, but just shows how bad things were in the North - I'm so sorry.
Liz! The word you were looking for I will tell you in Māori! The word you’re looking for is “Aroha (Love) and pride in your newfound homeland!
awesome podcast!!❤
Yay, thank you!
I came to NZ 14 years ago from the North of England too . I had never come here before . Sorry l probably sound negative
All l can say it was not easy .
Our rental we where we were going to live in, they decided to sell three days before we arrived .
Ended up renting a farm . Which was another storey
At the time there was no internet, shops closed at 1300 on a Saturday
I remember having palpitations at my first supermarket shop . The prices for food is astronomical and the choices were limited .
Salarys too are not great in accordance with inflation.We struggled for a long time .
Twice l packed my bag to come home ., as l suffered from home sickness. that was at the two year period .so your right .it does come later
Then came the earthquakes / Tsunami in Christchurch ..Again another horror storey. Boy racers driving cars, wearing their school uniforms !! But .
The people are generally more friendly then the average UK community. I agree there is a great sense of community spirit The earthquakes have brought more migration and thus more interagtion structure and modernization to NZ
Yes the wild life and country especially the South island is beautiful and l forgot until l returned for a holiday to the UK .
My children have grown and have partners whom our Kiwis . We have a home 3 minutes from the beach too
Our home we were lucky enough to buy 10 years ago is something l could never afford in the UK . Our children could ride their bikes without fear.They were able to be children growing up and not under the educational monoploy l felt the UK had .
Having a day out and not having to spend on parking and enjoying a family day out for next to nothing . I agree re the family ties. You can t just get on a plane when their is a family celebration or trauma . That's been the biggest hardest thing to come to terms with
I do still dream about going back ..but NZ is my home now.
Thank you so very much for reaching out and taking the time to share this with us. We appreciate you very much. You are right, it is not easy, but I am glad to hear you are settled and happy.
PS: Northerners rock!! 🥰
I like to listen to your conversations and choose to new Zealand the lovely people and places
Thank you!
This is really useful information. I am also looking to move to NZ. Ive had the first interview to see if my skills match. The next stage is meeting with a Consultant.
Im ready for a new stage in life, more nature and time outdoors.
Im a single 48 year old woman and ready for a slower pace.
Im keen to know how much ot costs to move to NZ. I dont own a home but my job is on the green list.
i also grew up in Preston! i have lived in NZ since 1976. No internet back then so had no idea what it would be like. it’s good here but i regret leaving family and my 3 kids having only us, no cousins, aunts or grandparents. I would not do it again. Also it’s too isolated.
Thank you very much that eas really good 😊
You're welcome 😊
of course!
Nice vid, Nikki must be a pisces, because the ocean , lake, river, creek, is also my happy place...I feel regenerated every time im there, be it fishing, walking on the beach, diving, swimming, I told my wife that if I kick the bucket, then she should burn my ass and have my ashes scattered on my favourite place, Cavalli island, in Matauri Bay northland.
She wasnt very happy at the way it was said.....😂😂
happy birthday Lyra
Yes! 🎉🎉
Haha this is literally what me and my wife considering to do with our kids, I've been once but I was 18months old so it was a while ago.
We hope that this video gave you some insight! Have a great day and thanks for watching 😊
@@ItsaDrama Just watched it again with my wife this time, there is a common sense of why we want to do it as Nikki had. I've started speaking to an immigration adviser recently as well. Either their Daughters are the same age apart from each other, we have been considering it since like 2015 and now I think this is what we want to do.
aww Nicki sweetie :) Aussie is the closest continent :) love to have you here
Hi Liz and Bri it's quite sad yous cant talk about how happy yous are to families listening it's like aaa really they should be happy for you whinge or moan don't matter like you two said my life I'll live it but we're still happy with our choices sweet as chur all over it but I don't know what brings the Brits to New Zealand deer with no eye's but love your video love listening to yous cheers catch ya nex minit
Thank you for being with us and for sharing your gorgeous country ❤
Kinda jealous again :) Pity i'm to old and broken to move to NZ. Still ok enough for a vacction though ;)
Vacation sounds perfect. Thank you for being with us 😊
We really happy you choose our country to be your country 😂
Barbie on a beach at Xmas lol how antipodean can ya get
Welcome! The UK and ireland are awesome too, was blown away by the beauty of the countryside, and history. Flying into London is so exciting. it exceeded my expectations...nothing like Coro Street!! Not so sure how much we look after our land...IMO the UK countryside is so much greener than ours!
Thank you for your lovely comment Greg! 😊
As someone who has lived here 15/16 years you are incorrect. NZ is 10,000x greener. The uk is nice to visit, not to live long term.
@@RiddimKingdom In NZ we have destroyed our countryside, over the years, thinking "we" could get away with it due to our "small" population over the last couple of hundred years. The result? Factory farming and many bio diversity deserts in places like Canterbury especially. At least in Europe (UK/Ireland included) there is still decent bio diversity in the countryside, Trees everywhere, and stunning countrysides, plus heritage buildings. Here, we have a massive amount of monoculture happening, hardly any trees, no shelter for livestock...it is a disgrace for a country that sells itself as being "green" Yes we have incredible landscapes, mountains, beaches, thermal wonderlands, but that ain't the case where money is to be made from the land. And don't get me started on nitrate runoff, destroying our rivers...yes we have some amazing farmers who love, and are improving the land, but sadly (IMO) they are the minority. I'm a proud born and bred Kiwi, always will be, but my eyes are open.
@@RiddimKingdom So I lived in the UK for 4 years. I do understand that it can be depressing, very much depends on where you are living, and your personal mindset I guess too. It surprised me how vibrant things could be in London, and the countryside was stunning, especially in May,June,July. Yep I agree that things can be pretty bleak in winter and early spring.
Seriously Seriously surprised after 14 years You have picked up about New Zealand? The difference between both islands? And the closest country to New Zealand is actually France?
1,400km away.
2 gorgeous English women with alluring accents, only way I can describe it.
There's a certain American woman with a You Tube channel, living in NZ,that seems like she's always moaning about certain things in NZ, but in a subtle way though, I told her she moans too much.🤔😊
I know who you mean but as they say, the proof is in the pudding....she's hasn't moved back.
Yes, the smiles are few and far between. I gave up on her
Typical American lol
@@DomingoDeSantaClara And she won't. She'll moan and complain but she knows how much worse the us is in just about everything...
@@nadeansimmons226 She's a complainer. Shrug it off and don't watch. I find her rants amusing ;)
I did enjoy the podcast... although it does raise a question.
Immigration today is not like the age of sail when one would leave the only home they've known forever to an uncertain future in a faraway land. Nowadays, going to another country is like an extended bus ride.
So, my question is, why choose New Zealand as opposed to anywhere else in the world? Australia is far more metropolitan than NZ (with a better economy I might add), the US has many interesting attractions, Canada has its own thing going etc etc.
I'd suspect that the high profile of NZ lamb, kiwifruit & dairy products might have a bearing on people's awareness of NZ.
For myself, my forebears were amongst the miners in Otago during the 1800s, so they helped create the country that we all enjoy today.
As a person who has lived in America, Canada, Australia, Asia, the uk and New Zealand I can hands down say New Zealand overall has the best quality of life. It has a strong culture, strong morals and beliefs, it’s beautiful scenery, fresh air, greenery, flora, fauna, the FEEL, fresh water, beautiful beaches, wonderful people and fantastic infrastructure, community and spirit - it’s not perfect but overall it’s really a beautiful nation
I migrated from the Uk over 30 years ago, mainly to escape the BS, unfortunately NZ has outdone itself in that respect and I'm looking at moving somewhere with a little more respect for the individual, North Korea springs to mind. NZ? I wouldn't recommend it!
So you been there 30 yes now you run it down but your still there what are you hand cuffed to the place leave your choice if you dont like it go to Korea if you dont like it ceya
No don't go we will miss you so much 😢😊😅
I’d love to know more about what you mean by “escape the BS”.
@@RiddimKingdom The asme BS as UK but only less because of the smaller population. (The same per-capita though)
@@ekspatriat I lived in the uk, horrific place to live.
Do not move here. It's incredibly unsafe for women in New Zealand. I've been a patriotic Kiwi my whole life up until Saturday. Now I'm just ashamed... and very worried for all the women in my life. If still want to move here, then I suggest that you require the British foreign office to seek assurance from the NZ Govt that they will protect you. But don't hold your breath...
I don’t understand why you are saying it’s unsafe for women in NZ?
@@Fish29077 I have said this because one week ago in Albert Park in Auckland a group of women's rights advocates were mobbed by approximately 2500 anti women terrorist s. Police were present outside the gates to the park but refused to intervene to help the women. The speaker at the event, a visiting British national was assaulted by a man wearing a dress, who tipped tomato soup meant to represent blood over her head as soon as she arrived to speak. Other women in the group were kicked, punched, hit with signs and sprayed with various liquids. A 63 yr old lady sustained a broken foot, and a 72yr old suffered a fractured eye socket. All at the hands of young men, though there were some women in the terror group also, including one prominent female politician, a cabinet minister from NZs Green party. At a press conference two days later, our Prime minister, Chris Hipkins stated, "I was too busy on the day to be there, but if I wasn't I would have been there supporting the counter protestors, ( group opposed to the women). Later this week, the man who led the terror group was awarded the Young New Zealander of the year award. Our main stream media mislead, and encouraged the misogynist group, our Govt remain unrepentant for the part they played, and our police stated that it wasn't our job to protect the women. So.. Does NZ sound safe for women to you?
And for the record, I donr understand it either. We were the first nation on earth to give women the vote, but now this. I am struggling to recognize my country...
@@peterhenderson7704 Can you give us a list of all the things Posey Parker advocates for women?
That would be very helpful.
@@Moamanly I could provide you with a list of what she, and the other women at this event advocate for, as let us not forget, that she was here at the invitation of sovereign NZ female citizens concerned at the erosion of their rights in a nation once lauded for its commitment to women's autonomy, and world leading effort in securing those rights. Again, I could provide you with the "list" you seek, but are you sincere in your request, or is there an ulterior motive in your asking?
I ask this as you seem focused on one particular woman in this case, while ignoring that other women holding similar views also suffered at the hands of these toxic men. If I provide this "list" would I not be robbing you of your responsibility to perform due diligence in seeking this out for yourself? You're on UA-cam, you obviously know how to navigate this platform, so why can you not listen to one of a myriad of first person interviews where you can hear her voice first hand? Could it be that you're just another person that just doesn't want to "let women speak"??? Her voice is all over the internet, she's not hard to find... Why ask me to "mansplain" when if you are genuinely interested you could listen to her yourself? It's far better than second hand from me.
However, I will point you in the right direction, it's the least I could do as a matter of respect.
I recommend her recent interviews on NZs The Platform with Sean Plunkett, or another excellent interview by The Spectator, both available right here on UA-cam.
If you are really sincere, and indeed curious, about her, wouldn't it be better to listen to her first hand?
@@peterhenderson7704she's not for women she's for ladies boys fighting for there rights not women rights. New Zealand not that stupid