Should you move to New Zealand? (My TOP 9 Reasons!)
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- Опубліковано 19 вер 2023
- Why move to New Zealand? These are my top 9 reasons why I think this country is incredible and a fantastic place to call home.
Thank you so much for joining me for another New Zealand video! I made a video recently about the reason why I personally would NOT move to New Zealand long term and this is the antithesis to that. I hope you enjoy! Leave me a comment down below with the reasons YOU would add to this list.
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I appreciate this video. I went to visit my boyfriend in 2022 for 2 weeks and I did NOT want to come back to the states. I was born and raised in Texas and I love it but those 2 weeks in NZ just did something to me. I could feel the love they have for their land and their culture and it was so beautiful to see. I am hoping to be moved over there by the end of the year. 🤞This video just confirmed EVERY question that was running through my mind. Thank you so much. ❤
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed this video. NZ is truly a fantastic place to live despite it's flaws, especially compared to parts of the US!
A very nice video regarding some of the pluses of living in NZ. I am and US citizen (known as a Yank in NZ) and I agree with your differentiating the North American culture with that of the more relaxed and family oriented culture of the Kiwis.
Everyone who knows or visits New Zealand has their favorite place, before I went there I felt it would be Aukland, because I love Rugby and that was the original reason for my extended visit, but it ended up being the city of Napier (which has a fascinating history) and the region of Hawkes Bay.
You touched on the relationship between the Kiwis (descendants of English settlers) and the native Maoris. I was astonished to learn that the native population was nearly consumed by the settlers, much like what happened in the USA, but that about 120 years ago they began to turn that around with a concerted effort and then some 50 years ago it really kicked in and that lead to the current appreciation of the melding of New Zealand's two main populations.
To me this is a lesson that the entire world can learn from and live by.
Fantastic words, thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience in NZ! Napier and the Hawke's Bay region was so gorgeous, even following the cyclone/flood damage. We only got to spend a couple of days there but I'm so glad we did. The world can definitely learn a thing or two from NZ in ways of life and indigenous culture!
hello from Napier :) sunny Hawke's Bay.
I am a kiwi and all my mates have left for aussie. But despite the better weather, money and opportunities in australia I realised that i am so much happier with a simple basic life in NZ. Although a lower cost of living would be nice, I always find my way back to nz
The draw to AU for New Zealanders is strong!! I haven't been there but it seems like companies are really trying to sell the Aussie life to you guys. I couldn't live there just because of the spiders haha. Sometimes a lower wage isn't the worst thing for a better life. I agree though, a lower cost of living here would go really far.
@@brittanymorgan09 yes literally me I cant do the wildlife there. I sleep in peace knowing theres no monsters in my yard lol
Mean kiwi mean yu know how to stand on yr feet bro .nothing like .I got a chance to go but can't I am at home
@@RiddimKingdom wow, xenophobic towards Canadians AND Australians....way to be "open minded". Hypocrite.
I lived in Australia for 15 years and now I’m in New Zealand .New Zealand is much better 😊
Great video!!! Definitely agree on the weather, cannot believe how many beautiful sunny days with green grass in the heart of winter. A lot of very welcoming people and the coastal landscapes just continuously blow me away 😃😃
Thank you 😘😘
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Thank you! I really appreciate the love on this one ❤
Awesome Te Reo pronunciation first of all - after so long away I forget words and meanings, not that I knew that many to begin with 😳 totally agree with your list and glad to see Wellington got its own mention (have you made a trip up into the Wairarapa out of interest?) only other place I’d add would be the west coast of the South Island, so wild rugged and kinda gothic feeling!
Ah thank you!! I need to keep practising my Mãori pronunciations and say more of their words in videos, I'm glad I got Te Reo right. I've been watching the news a lot lately and that's helping. We have not been to Wairarapa, that's north island near Welly, right? We are hoping we'll get to spend some time back on the north island before we leave NZ to explore more. We missed a lot on our way down here. The west coast of the south island is the one spot we haven't really explored down here yet! Definitely on the list.
Great vid! I’m moving to Wellington early next year! Also from Canada lol. Counting down the seconds can’t wait
That is SO exciting!! I hope I didn't oversell Wellington haha but you are so lucky to get to move there!! I wish you the best of luck with your move ☺
Wellington is crazy windy, can't swim because it is cold. Also earthquakes- Welly jas a lot of them in a day because of fault line it seats on.
be prepared for the wind lol. it's rated the windiest city in the world (or 1 of them). they hardly get a summer in Welly, but you could visit Nelson and Abel Tasman NP etc for some sunshine and beaches!
Agree on Wellington. Such a great place. I think if I could live close enough to take the train in when I wanted, that would work for my Wellington fix.
That's a great point! Public transit is actually decent in Welly so it'd be alright to live outside of the city too. Such a magical place!
Thanks, very informative video.
Thanks so much!
Oh i really had to cry.. when I heard about the free children and the city welington! I really have to check out if it is the place for me and my son to life!
It's a really fantastic place to raise kids!
that was really great. I am seriously considering moving there
Do it. worse is that you will return home!
Fellow Canadians perspective,
Pros:
- Weather for sure. Winters do happen but are extremely short lived. A couple months as opposed to half the year or more. Won't need winter coats / tires etc.
- Non stop outdoorsy adventures within a couple hours of your location in every direction. Literally an infinite playground for the outdoorsy type.
- People are friendlier than in Canada overall although both are friendly.
- Job flexibility. I was allowed to clock in and out whenever I wanted as long as it was between certain hours.
- Rent on a weekly basis. LOVED this. Easier to manage expenses and or find a spot to stay.
Cons:
-Low pay and high expenses. Something as simple as a bottled drink could be upwards of $5 depending where you shop. The Currency is also weak in comparison to CAD. It would be way easier to come from Canada than vice versa.
- Things I would normally just purchase for myself without thinking twice would sometimes take me a month or more to save up for. You honestly go a little stir crazy sometimes because of the lack of desposible income.
- I may be wrong in saying this but overall it feels like theres alot more opportunities in North America vs NZ/Aussie for your average joe blow.
- Being from Canada its easy to jump into their culture for the most part but we have alot of different sports / tv shows etc. You can feel pretty isolated at times.
If you were to ever move here full time I think it would be wise to come with a good chunk of change and probably not have intentions of ever leaving. Overall NZ in my opinion 100% is a better place to raise a family than Canada but the severe financial burden heavily brings it down. Unfortunately you need $$ to live and I think this would be more stressful in NZ vs Can.
Love this comment and your breakdown!! Thank you for sharing this 😀
the cost of living here in NZ makes getting ahead a challenge. If you're on minimum wage you can't save. i think the average income - but I may have that wrong - is NZD$70,000, which isn't fantastic. House prices are off the charts. but I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. I lived in Tasmania for 6 years but NZ is home.
Thanks for your video and i have to agree with all of your points. Especially myself beeing .Māori, living, working and married with one son in Germany (wife is german). Big difference, especially with work. I enjoy my weekends. Its a bit hard when my wife doesnt understand that i need them. So my weekends are usually planned, which offen leads to lengthy disagrements haha. But your working point is on point as opposed to Germany. Anyway, thanks for the video and btw ive subscribed to you now:-) Tena koe (tena queer) pronounced in Māori) meaning thankyou:-)
Thank you for commenting and sharing your perspective! I always find it interesting to hear about expats who moved away from NZ and their experience abroad. Welcome to the channel, thanks for subscribing ☺
I always enjoy your videos. We have been living in Christchurch now for about a year, having immigrated from South Africa. I sent all my family and friends a link to your Christchurch videos as you really did such a great job of portraying the City.
Thank you so so much, that is amazing!! I am so glad you're enjoying my content so much. People like you are my motivation to keep going 🥰
Hi Britt .
it was really helpful infos
things we would not know
without you mentioning
them , this short times there
you noticed alot of things
which we all need to know .
best parts i liked are :
Work/life balance , annual leave from work .
Kids can live their childhood
freely .
The Weather , which is not that cold 😅 .
but still all you mentioned was
very useful & good to know .
Thanks , can't wait for the next video .
Thank you so much 😊 I agree, the work/life balance and weather are the best reasons!
Hi Brittany, I am actually in Wellington right now, I’m about 2 weeks into a 3 week NZ holiday. Holiday has been great. I agree what you said about Wellington. I’m 68 years old and I’ve been to (I think) every major city in the US, the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and NZ. And I think the best quality of life in any major city in those countries is in Wellington. It’s pretty amazing. (I would give 2nd, 3rd and 4th place to Vancouver, Melbourne, and Auckland.). So hope you get to live there one day!
That's so awesome! I'm glad you are enjoying what sounds like an incredible trip 😊. Do you have any other highlights? We still have a lot of exploring to do & I'm always keen for some recommendations!
Amazing 9 reasons Brittany. 👍👏 I love this video. Great job. 👍I also heard that shools/universities and child care are free. Great heath system as well. Lots of love 💖💖
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed this one! The only thing with healthcare here is hospital and doctor wait times are crazy long! I think the average hospital wait time is 6 hours and for a doctor (non-emergency) is like 4 weeks. So definitely some improvements needed there!
@@brittanymorgan09 wooow.😲..did not know this...
@brittanymorgan09
As a resident I have not found this to be the case. Of course hospital times depend on the current load and degree of emergency. 6 hours seems longer than any hospital wait time I have endured. No doubt others have a different experience. Anything from same day to see any General Practitioner to 4-5 days to see a particular doctor.
universities are definitely not free. all tertiary education costs, although there is a first year free scheme with conditions - first time studying etc. schools have yearly fees -but under $200. childcare has some free hours for 2+ but there are charges overall for childcare.
I love that you gave Wellington its own spot. If you ever need a Wellington tour guide/driver, let me know!
Thank you so much for the offer! I might start applying for jobs in Welly next year & see if we can extend our visas! I'd really love to live there.
After watching this video I feel like moving to new Zealand .... Work schedule seems laid back and relaxing ... But as a doctor I think it doesn't change so much for me !!! But I am sure it will be better than the part of the world where I am living. Thanks for the video Brittany.
We are crying out for doctors here in New Zealand - you would be snapped up!
New Zealand is in desperate need of doctors! You could probably get a work visa easily. The pay is quite less than other developed countries but there's a LOT of pluses to living here. Might be worth looking into if you're interested!
I'm sure it would change. Having to offer reduced money means a better work life balance with strict limits on work time is used as inducement. As someone said, check it out...
Such a thoughtful list Brittany. Many Kiwis do get frustrated with this place and move abroad - but many also do come back eventually. It can be tempting to stereotype the average Kiwi but they are quite a diverse group ....especially since so many of them are immigrants to the country. It's an isolated island nation with some eccentricities - but most Kiwis are very welcoming to foreign visitors and are always keen to hear what they think about NZ. We Kiwis can be a little bit insecure about our place in the world and how we are perceived.
I find it so fascinating that everyone is an immigrant to New Zealand in a way! No humans existed here before the Mãori came in 1200-1300AD so perhaps that is part of the reason why so many here are welcoming. Definitely a unique country but I find it quite "westernized" which makes sense with it's colonial history. I think the vast majority of people have a very positive view of New Zealanders!
Lol @ The US being at 131 😆 I loved this video lol I literally feel like packing up and moving ASAP!
Thank you, I'm so glad it inspired you! Yeah haha the US not doing so good 😂
@@brittanymorgan09 Lol facts, I wonder how Kiwi's and Canadians see the US right now, I'm here and I feel like the rest of the world is either afraid of whats happening in the US or they're laughing at the US.
@@RaceCarFriends most people I've met here, even Americans, think the US is a joke right now. It's like watching reality TV when they talk about the US on the news lol 😂. It's tough for me because I LOVE the US so much, travelling there is amazing and the people are great but the politics and safety are just horrifying. I hope it gets better soon. 🤞
@@brittanymorgan09 I agree with you 100% the US would be amazing with better policies and leadership, but for now its a huge mess lol.
Wellington coffee is the best in the world.
Wellington is not windy! It's just that the people of Wellington enjoy fresh air and so they order fresh air, it's just that sometimes that fresh air is delivered in a rush.
Haha I love that!! 😄😄
I love that the city names are Māori
Me too! I hope the spread of the language continues to grow here ☺️
Hi Brittany, I appreciate your videos. An American UA-camr once noted that in contrast to the United States, New Zealand is not a nation where consumerism prevails, and items tend to be more expensive. Do you think this factor has a significant impact on the quality of life in New Zealand?❤
I think New Zealand is quite consumerist, perhaps it wasn't as bad in the past. There are tons of fast fashion shops and wasteful products everywhere. I don't see much difference between the US and NZ in respect to that. I think the quality of life here has more to do with culture, politics and weather!
Night sky❤
The Southern Cross is an amazing experience.
Especially from a nighttime coastal beach.
Totally! The milky way is so bright and visible down here!
good info im planning to visit newzealand anytime soon
Awesome! I'm glad you enjoyed it ☺️
Is Christchurch a walk-friendly city? On the same level as Wellington?
The city centre area was quite walkable with lots of pathways so I think if you lived down there it would be alright but definitely not as walkable as Wellington!
I have a question, is it legal to live off the land (in the wild) In New Zealand?
And is it legal to build my own house in the wild? Like on a hill or something?
I don't think so unfortunately. You'd have to own the land to do those things as far as I know.
@@brittanymorgan09 understood, thank you so much.
The grass is always greener. Moving out of NZ (after being born and raised for 31 years)in the next month due to the way the country is heading(It is the same as every country in terms of politics, everyone wants to leave to find something better) Just need to find somewhere that treats you best.
Not always. I actually prefer living in Canada! I also made a video about why I wouldn't live here long term. Moving to New Zealand made me realize how much I love Canada and living there so while we enjoy our time in NZ, I look forward to going home.
@brittanymorgan09 probably was before you came though right?
@@unsupervisednonsense6663 I did believe NZ would be better than Canada because of the lack of honesty on UA-cam about living here. You won't know for sure until you move to another country and try it out!
@@unsupervisednonsense6663 the grass is LITERALLY greener is NZ though 😂. We are spoilt for choice as people from developed countries to get to choose to leave a political space we don't agree with or leave to try on another lifestyle. There are many many people in our world who would kill to live in Canada, New Zealand or anywhere that's relatively safe. For them, the grass is truly greener in countries like ours.
@brittanymorgan09 Absolutely! Aren't we brats haha
Its too bloody cold in Iceland to misbehave. 😉
1st to comment!
No children, that’s odd and strange, that’s the north American thing also.
Yeah nzers also travel a lot so we know what it's like to be in a foreign country. Hense our attitude to new commers
Birds are EVERYWHERE!
The bird sounds are amazing here! 😍
@@brittanymorgan09
Seeing parakeets flying free, is such a joyful experience.
I heard in NZ that owning a herd of sheep if good for people with endless holidays in mind. They are pretty autonomous animals and don't require any care. No predators like wolves etc.
Interesting! That's definitely true about the no predators thing. Must be part of the reason why there's so many sheep here!
You obviously know nothing about sheep. Just never get any animals to look after.
@@TheTheotherfoot of course. I am just telling humor I heard in NZ.
A lot of comments on this and many other similar "guide" video's are about the too high cost of living in NZ. I am 64 and lived my entire life here in NZ, always only had jobs in the retail sector on minimum wages as has my wife, we have bought and sold 3 homes since 1981 and never gone cold or hungry. I have to wonder what is actually expected by some?
I'm curious, how much did you pay for those properties and how much did you sell them for? Where were they located? The price of real estate has absolutely sky rocketed in New Zealand since the pandemic, especially in Auckland. Not a chance in hell anyone working minimum wage would qualify for a mortgage as a first time home buyer in this country today.
@@brittanymorgan09 yes property costs went silly in the early period post covid but then dropped some starting 18 months ago. Auckland and other obvious places like Queenstown Tauranga to name a few are not places you could expect to earn a mortgage in on minimum wages we all know that. As I stated we bought our first home in 1981 which was another world by todays comparison and that was in Feilding, $26 000 sold that in 1990 and bought house number 2 in Palm Nth $89 000, sold that in 2002 for very little profit and sat on the money deciding to rent for a spell as interest rates were insane back then. The entire time we lived in the Palmy house the interest rate was 16.25 % Spent the next 14 years renting, both working our retail jobs and saving hard while still living quite well and bought our 3rd home in the Manawatu in 2016 for $248 000 on a 15 year mortgage at very low repayments because of what we had saved to put into it. I know it's bloody tough today for first home buyers as I watched 3 of my own children struggle with it over the last 6 years but they got there, all 3 of them just last year and none of them are in high paying jobs.
It's all about nature and no architecture, no culture
Brittany, there are lots of fun things to do in New Zealand, specially outdoors, but aren't you afraid that you're gonna miss kids when you grow older? The pleasure of son/daughter visiting, grandkids staying and playing ? knowing that your family will be around, bc in general, the way I see it, the world has a bright future
To think having children guarantees you anything is silly. A lot of children do not keep contact with their parents, pass away unexpectedly or move far far away from home. I wouldn't have children just to have company/family around. I have other family and friends and will live a perfectly happy life without children. Please don't assume people without children are missing out on anything. We're not.
"most Kiwis are very welcoming to foreign visitors" however very difficult to connect with, or have deeper relationships with....if you are thinking of moving here, wait untill the elelection in 4 weeks, you might change your mind of you knew who was going to run the country for the next 4 years....i have been here for 12 years, my kiwi partner are kind of fed up with NZ, and are thinking of leaving for europe, the new leadership here might tip that balance....houses are way over priced and substandard (generally) rent is high, food is high, utiities are very high, health costs exist, dental is expensive, cars are expensive, its isolating here, there is a false ideal of better lifestlye, which in the 12 years ive been here equates to "less" people so thats less crowded beaches for example, if you are in a very good job and your earning potential is favourable you might be able to afford a good lifestyle, but that isnt exclusive to NZ. the reality of living in NZ is VASTLY different than the image. live here for 1 year, youll get the flavour, it isnt for everyone.
I've already made a whole video on the reasons why I wouldn't live here long term! You touched on a vast majority of the points I talked about in that video - ua-cam.com/video/Iu0v9h21Dn4/v-deo.htmlsi=aABTs4Wp3cC4nA_S
I have no plans to move here permanently but others may find it better here than wherever they currently reside. Everyone has a different life and perspective, I'm just sharing mine.
bring on the election!!!!! if it goes the wrong way i think a lot of people are going to leave...just hanging in there for the change of government at the moment!!
@@alexandramcpherson4189 I am SO interested to see what happens in this election and how things change....SOON!
Don't let the door hit you on the way out.
I wonder if a lot of black people live out there
Why should I move to New Zealand? Because beautiful women like you live there. : ))