I Left Auckland to Move to the South Island

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  • @Case16710
    @Case16710 3 роки тому +237

    The checkpoint was like a scene from the friendliest zombie apocalypse movie imaginable.

    • @elbuggo
      @elbuggo 3 роки тому +26

      Friendly in the beginning.

    • @adamd7078
      @adamd7078 3 роки тому +34

      Leaving commie Auckland!! Geez the WHOLE world is nuts!! No more freedom

    • @djeity
      @djeity 3 роки тому +5

      You need to check out Wellington Paranormal! NZ humour tends to the wry and dry, and that series shows that to the full.

    • @alfredonski
      @alfredonski 3 роки тому +15

      Friendly.....if you comply.

    • @danielmarquardt4341
      @danielmarquardt4341 3 роки тому +4

      Terroristic

  • @jacquibaker9665
    @jacquibaker9665 Рік тому +2

    We did exactly the same thing 3 years ago, moved from Sth Auckland to Southland! Best risk we ever took.

  • @HairyMTB
    @HairyMTB 3 роки тому +128

    Jess: "WE BOUGHT A HOUSE"
    Awesomeness guys, all the best wishes with the move!

  • @andrewcarr2431
    @andrewcarr2431 Рік тому +1

    New Zealand is a mini Canada. We have lakes, forests, mountains, quaint little towns and big cities connected by bridges and ferries by they are spread over 7500 Kilometers. We have 6 times zones but only .5% of the worlds population. NZ has all the geography but at a 1/10th of the scale. We are in the midsts of building a house too, only been 2 years thanks to COVID and incompetency. But getting there. I'm about a year behind on your channel so good luck, cannot wait to see your next phase of construction adventures.

  • @nicko198718
    @nicko198718 3 роки тому +151

    So pumped to see the house and what you guys plan to do to it, gonna miss the antics and banter of the other guys but I'm hoping there might be future big SBC project that calls for some extra help and some classic smoko time joking around!

    • @ashsaviors
      @ashsaviors 3 роки тому +14

      Gonna miss Paerau and his smoko meals so bad

  • @LeaodaSilva
    @LeaodaSilva Рік тому +1

    Here since 1st episode.. 🎉 congrat's

  • @rocifier
    @rocifier 3 роки тому +1

    I did the same, really glad to be out of Auckland!

  • @christiansnyder8761
    @christiansnyder8761 3 роки тому +3

    I want to say I started watching around 65k subscribers, and have been a patron for more than a year. So happy to see your channel grow. I hope Nelson is a great new home...but I keep thinking of the Guy Williams 5G story on NZ Today from last summer, and it makes me chuckle since that was in Nelson.

  • @elwinvanwees8516
    @elwinvanwees8516 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome trip ay! We did it 3 years ago, with an 8 month pregnant. The ferry ride was the worst 😂

  • @Run.It.the.Podcast
    @Run.It.the.Podcast 3 роки тому +1

    Welly deep baby!! Rate the pronunciation of taupo too. Appreciate it hard

  • @clintjones1193
    @clintjones1193 3 роки тому +1

    I’ve got a prefab business in Nelson and we do a bit of Reno and repair on the side, there’s an endless stream of old timer houses here to keep someone with your skills very busy. And you’ll be able to get tools from Gaston as often as you like.

  • @arvidjohansson3120
    @arvidjohansson3120 3 роки тому +41

    What a coincidence, 4 weeks ago when winter hit really hard in Scandinavia I looked at we’re I could live were they talk either English or Swedish that had a mild climate. First option I found on my quest was Auckland. After some digging on New Zeelands emigration platform I found that I need a work offer outside Auckland to be able to move. Next city I found interesting was Nelson. I have really liked everything I have read about it in the last weeks. I just need to finish Master of Science and I am jumping on the plane. Scots approval of Nelson has sealed the deal!

    • @arnefines2356
      @arnefines2356 3 роки тому

      Hit hard? How? Where?

    • @dikkerapperthijs
      @dikkerapperthijs 3 роки тому

      @@arnefines2356 Maybe just him, mentally?

    • @arnefines2356
      @arnefines2356 3 роки тому

      @@dikkerapperthijs Must be. Not a viking obviously.

    • @davefx7949
      @davefx7949 3 роки тому +3

      I live in Christchurch. Which is halfway down the south island of NZ. I've been to Nelson a lot. It's a lovely small town/city. The people tend to be quite relaxed. I remember in the city center traffic would stop for you all the time if you wanted to cross. No one seems to be in a massive rush or anything haah.

    • @arvidjohansson3120
      @arvidjohansson3120 3 роки тому +2

      @@dikkerapperthijs winter is physically thought. You never see the sun. Snowy and cold for almost half the year. It’s not for me.

  • @jackwebster6650
    @jackwebster6650 3 роки тому +3

    So please for you two. I’m a carpenter from the UK and lived in NZ for two years just before COVID hit, on a working holiday visa. Your videos combine my two favourite things - carpentry and NZ. And now you are in one of my favourite spots! If you know how a young (ish) carpenter is able to make a permanent move over to NZ let me know! Ha. Super excited for what’s to come on the channel. Very best of luck

  • @emmarich9477
    @emmarich9477 3 роки тому +1

    Good luck Scott. Much love to you both

  • @franzseinkonto
    @franzseinkonto 3 роки тому +71

    I dont know why but I felt just as excited as if I would have moved there. Maybe if you follow someone for so long you become really emotionally invested. So pumped for you both, you are literally living my dream.

  • @whardyphotography
    @whardyphotography 3 роки тому

    So jealous! We live in the UK but travelled the world years ago and we LOVED nz, especially the South Island! Enjoy it!

  • @more.power.
    @more.power. 3 роки тому

    So wonderful to see you Scott Brown with your no1 girl Jess starting the next chapter of your lives . 🥰

  • @moowykx250
    @moowykx250 3 роки тому +10

    I live on the border of Victoria and NSW in Australia and while our lockdowns and border restrictions where up we had the police and military checking out permits every day when crossing, Very intimidating and stressful. Wishing yous the very best on your new ventures

  • @jayfealofani8479
    @jayfealofani8479 3 роки тому

    And Gaston too!! lol. . All the best guys can’t wait to watch the reno!!

  • @ianleonlo
    @ianleonlo 3 роки тому +4

    i loved NZ, spent 8 months there in 08/09. Got memories backpacking all over, and hitch-hiked all over too. Congrats on moving - smack on/by the wet coast!

  • @ride1000
    @ride1000 3 роки тому

    Awesome Scott! Keep going...and what a beautiful country! 🙂

  • @SuperXoze
    @SuperXoze 3 роки тому +1

    Welcome to the South Is!!! We love Nelson, have an investment property there. I love the kite surfing at Back Beach and the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park. Planning a trip this October to make some renovations to our property. Would love to catch up in person! Currently we are doing a massive rebuild of a miners cottage in south east coast, Otago. Very much enjoy getting tips from your videos! Always something to learn.

  • @chrisskelhorn5727
    @chrisskelhorn5727 3 роки тому +24

    Hi Scott and Jess! Moving is supposed to be stressful, but you two look so relaxed! Great to see! :-)
    And congratulations on 300k Scott! Well done! :-)

    • @dressjess
      @dressjess 3 роки тому +6

      We've had a lot of support from family, and friends down here which helps a lot! We are really lucky 🤗

  • @HighPeaksHome
    @HighPeaksHome 3 роки тому

    As a former traveler I love all the months I have spent in NZ and love seeing it through your lens. now even more excited it see the "south" oh and ya seeing what you are going to do with your new to you home!!

  • @Addonexus1000
    @Addonexus1000 3 роки тому +1

    AWESOME you moved to my city! I can't wait to see you out and about the streets of Nelson and say hi. If your ever needing any electronic advice (or a special discount) pop into Jaycar in the CBD and ide love to help.

  • @tonynewton7902
    @tonynewton7902 3 роки тому

    Congratulations to you both 🎉🎉🥳🥳. Good luck with your next chapter. 👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @haydenoverington4479
    @haydenoverington4479 3 роки тому

    Congratulations Scott & Jess !!!

  • @scrambled_greg
    @scrambled_greg 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats, guys! I'm stoked to see the new place. Gosh, your country is beautiful.

  • @Powelliphanta007
    @Powelliphanta007 3 роки тому +1

    Welcome to the neighbourhood, great to have you here in "sunny" Nelson. Look forward to seeing more of your videos!

  • @groupkim
    @groupkim 3 роки тому +1

    congrats! South Island is one of my favorite places I've traveled to. Such a beautiful place, wish you the best!

  • @NoCallsign
    @NoCallsign 3 роки тому

    You’re killing it Brown. Continue trucking on!

  • @markb1971
    @markb1971 3 роки тому

    1994 I was there for 3 months went all over both islands ... Sat at home watching u on the sofa as I've wrecked my back joisting and decking them ..
    I miss NZ I must get back one day . Good luck with the move Scott all the best from a wintery 🇬🇧 uk

  • @steenfraosterbro3268
    @steenfraosterbro3268 3 роки тому +3

    Hi Scott. I live in Denmark but took that ferry ride back in the days of backpacking around the world. That is till one of the most beautiful ferry rides ever and I remember the captain casually mentioning whales playing in the water and people running to the railing. I have family on the north island, but the south island is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been.

  • @Sum1inNewZealand
    @Sum1inNewZealand 3 роки тому

    Welcome to Nelson Scott! Enjoy your time here, you will love the summer here hope to bump into you soon some time, Keep up the great content.

  • @metafive1
    @metafive1 3 роки тому

    300k congrats. So excited for your house project - woo!

  • @rogerbayzand4455
    @rogerbayzand4455 3 роки тому +1

    I always enjoy your programs but this one feels really special, look forward to seeing the new house.

  • @bradross64
    @bradross64 3 роки тому

    Gidday from Nelson ! Been watching your videos for years. Stoked you moved here. Enjoy the sunshine and the Neale park

  • @tomandalbert
    @tomandalbert 3 роки тому

    Great seeing a bit Of The World in your part of the world. Love the birds in the background.

  • @recommit
    @recommit 3 роки тому

    You guys will love it there. My family live in Motueka, just up the road, & the beaches are some of the most stunning around... All beit bloody cold.
    You are at the gateway to some of the most beautiful countryside in the world.
    You have to do a day trip to Rotoroa & stand on the jetty of the lake. You feel like you're in Switzerland.

  • @dann9399
    @dann9399 3 роки тому +1

    New it! and called it haha. Welcome to nelson Scott.

  • @BlackPete...
    @BlackPete... 3 роки тому

    Yay! You bought a house! You beauties! Thought you might have chosen Nelson. Nice to have you in these parts.

  • @populacediscource3018
    @populacediscource3018 3 роки тому

    Bro so stoked you’ve made it down the the South Island, can’t wait to see how you get on in Nelson!

  • @architekturadrewniana
    @architekturadrewniana 3 роки тому +12

    you are brave to jump into “new ocean” new place, new friends, new customers… but you are both so young so good luck! I am curious every of new episode and will follow every single one! good luck and greetings from Poland!

  • @conormcswiney935
    @conormcswiney935 3 роки тому

    Hey man. Watched your stuff quite a bit. I’m a civil contractor. Lived in Auckland for 25 years (after Ireland) and then moved to Cambridge 5 years ago. Great to get out of Auckland mate(if I’m allowed to say that). Keep doing your stuff. It’s great.

  • @knappce
    @knappce 3 роки тому

    Congratulations! The South Island is one of my favourite places in the world. Don’t forget to go further south! It gets even better.

  • @yup3398
    @yup3398 3 роки тому +1

    Congratulations on the move and new home! Very exciting things to come. (Maybe see Chris D in future episodes?)

  • @matadaniel6520
    @matadaniel6520 3 роки тому

    Congratulations guys.....looking forward to your new chapter 👏

  • @mattharris2018
    @mattharris2018 3 роки тому

    Welcome. I’ll keep an eye out for your, very distinctive work van.

  • @matthewhall435
    @matthewhall435 3 роки тому

    So cool ! I stopped at that same rest spot a week ago too on the national park road ☺️ just missed ya ! Stoked to see you both moving into another chapter of your life !

  • @daisukehagino2994
    @daisukehagino2994 3 роки тому

    Hi Scott and Jess
    Good luck with new life in Nelson!
    I look forward your feeds from your new place. Best,

  • @ariachterberg7223
    @ariachterberg7223 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats you two.
    We just brought a house in Nelson too, a 1910s villa, very much Auckland style.
    And that’s how I ended up on your channel a few weeks back watching you and your team do up a villa looking for inspiration.

  • @djAnakin
    @djAnakin 3 роки тому

    300k!!!!!!!! Congrats! And on the move!

  • @lloydhi9882
    @lloydhi9882 3 роки тому

    hey guys you are at a great location. Im from Australia and have been to Nelson twice and have waked the Able Tasman trek.
    I am also a builder. (that's why i watch your Chanel).
    cheers all the best

  • @djeity
    @djeity 3 роки тому

    So envious. If family commitments hadn't driven us to Perth (Australia), we would have ended up in the South Island somewhere. Lovely place. Best of luck!

  • @rationalistinanev
    @rationalistinanev 3 роки тому

    That is a beautiful place. I would have guessed Christchurch because it's population is large enough to support your work. I enjoy watching your work filmed in a place that's half way around the world from me. "Do up" is a new term, thanks for the education.

  • @drmkiwi
    @drmkiwi 3 роки тому

    Great stuff. Nelson, what a lovely part of New Zealand. ATB. Cheers, David

  • @arieveloo9808
    @arieveloo9808 3 роки тому

    So nice... love your videos. All the best in your new home 🏠!!! greetings from Germany .

  • @espnmk
    @espnmk 3 роки тому +1

    Congratulations! to you both on the move and reaching another mile stone 300K wow it seems like yesterday when we all hit 200K. Can't wait for all the new content of your new space,, CONGRATS ONCE AGAIN...

  • @troyharper3325
    @troyharper3325 3 роки тому

    Welcome to Nelson mate, look forward to seeing your house reno series

  • @gilesbooth3055
    @gilesbooth3055 3 роки тому

    Welcome to Nelson Scott. You will love it..
    I used to live in New Zealand and made the big relocation from the U.K. as a carpenter but sadly had to come home due to family reasons.
    However my things are still in storage in Nelson.. and am looking at come back as soon as international boarders open.
    Visa is already in process.
    I used to live in Nelson.. and now call it my new home abroad and hoping to make that permanent.
    Absolutely love it and miss it like crazy.
    Central Nelson is very French like in a way.. don’t know if you get that.. but only a few second and yeah back in kiwi world again.
    Yeah like I say you will love it.. especially when the summer comes and you can hit the beach.
    Well done on getting your house to.. looking forward to seeing it and it done up.
    Keep up the good work and good vids. You have a lot of followers in the U.K.. alot of chippies I talk to follow you.
    So.. doing good bro.
    Have fun and maybe we will cross paths when I come back. 😊

  • @reggraves6208
    @reggraves6208 3 роки тому

    Scott...We have moved many times, and we have itchy feet...know how you feel about moving...good luck to you both.
    thankyou for inviting us into your construction world....Reggie and Janet

  • @ReimoGeerts
    @ReimoGeerts 3 роки тому

    Congrats on the house, looking forward to seeing it

  • @barefootlyrooted
    @barefootlyrooted 3 роки тому

    Congratulations! Best of luck to both of you!

  • @ModernHouseCabin
    @ModernHouseCabin 3 роки тому

    So happy for you guys! Cannot wait to see the house!

  • @scottspropertyservices6877
    @scottspropertyservices6877 3 роки тому

    Ha! Nelson, I picked it!!
    Can’t wait to see you build/renovate your own house💪🏼
    That 300k will double in no time at all with this renovation im sure of it. Congrats

  • @benmeyer2095
    @benmeyer2095 3 роки тому

    So... your now living in the same place as Gaston..... this is going to be exciting!!! I'm looking forward to what SBC will be up to in the future in the new area :)

  • @aaronporter2180
    @aaronporter2180 3 роки тому +18

    Congrats to both of you. I am sad that we will see less of the other guys but I'm excited to see where you adventure leads. Also we need more of Jess in every video.

    • @jairoparra10
      @jairoparra10 3 роки тому

      Mate, you must of read my mind word for word. Going to miss the other guys. Feel like I’m losing a family member lol

  • @jamesdooley713
    @jamesdooley713 3 роки тому +10

    Looking forward to seeing the renovation! Good luck, south island looks class

  • @snickersnz5520
    @snickersnz5520 3 роки тому

    So good Scott! Welcome to Nelson. Hope to see you out and about.

  • @chrisdonnellybuilder
    @chrisdonnellybuilder 3 роки тому +4

    Woohoo!!! Welcome to paradise Scott and Jess 😁 exciting times for you two, and I'm so happy that you have your own home now 👍🏻👍🏻 well done

    • @troystanley8658
      @troystanley8658 3 роки тому

      Shot the boys can't wait to see your fullas first vid 🤞surely!

  • @jeffh5220
    @jeffh5220 3 роки тому +1

    Congratulations on 300K Scott and Jess! You're in the South Island now, they wear shorts in winter there Scott, and I'm not sure salads and sushi will cut it for lunch. Learn to love pies again!!

  • @huffa8562
    @huffa8562 3 роки тому

    Well done mate! I loved the shots of Welly, my old stomping grounds.

  • @marklawrence7791
    @marklawrence7791 3 роки тому

    Well done guys. Congratulations on your purchase. Looking forward to seeing your house renovations on your own home.

  • @georgeomalley6066
    @georgeomalley6066 3 роки тому

    Congratulations on The move, Fresh Start, Looking forward to future vid's

  • @kampjes
    @kampjes 3 роки тому

    Awesome Scott and Jess. A great area of the country.
    Lucky people having a builder like you turn up.

  • @lukric
    @lukric 3 роки тому

    Congrats on the move! Looking forward to seeing the renos!

  • @royalvarez6436
    @royalvarez6436 3 роки тому

    Thanks for capturing the spectacular scenery on your adventure southward. Best of life to the both of you mate.

  • @raylenegoodman7817
    @raylenegoodman7817 3 роки тому

    🤗🤗🤗 so awesome guys! Look forward to your house renovations and whatever content you have….you could easily add in some footage from the boys since we’re all tech now!! Nelson look’s beautiful. 😁

  • @tangoduck01
    @tangoduck01 3 роки тому

    Lol. Congratulations on the move! Awesome news. Your driving - distance is relative - we used to condsider driving 300km to put the boat in for a fish as OK! Christmas holidays and 3000km was a longish trip. Well done on the move and we look forward to more exciting Scott Brown adventures. With Jess.

  • @geenev3
    @geenev3 3 роки тому

    Congratulations guys! Looking forward for the following episodes on your new home.

  • @wadehammond8631
    @wadehammond8631 3 роки тому

    Congratulations on the move South! Lots of work!

  • @amiarafe
    @amiarafe 3 роки тому +1

    So glad I stumbled across your channel. I can't wait to see renovations on your new house! For now, I'm just gonna have to go back and re-watch your old vids that I haven't yet seen. Best of luck to you and wifey, and look forward to upcoming videos:)

  • @seanomeachair3290
    @seanomeachair3290 3 роки тому +1

    Good for you Scott this video made my day hearing your good news. Your videos have been really inspiring to me and wanted to thank you for that too. Wishing you well on your Nelson adventure. A beautiful part of Aotearoa🙏🌞

  • @harrygirgin9093
    @harrygirgin9093 3 роки тому

    Congratulations Scott & Jess.
    Going to miss all the boys from your channel. Especially Cameron.
    Good luck with your new chapter.

  • @Mr.Laidukas
    @Mr.Laidukas 3 роки тому

    I follow few different youtubers from NZ, you are blessed with the nature and scenery in NZ. What a joy to live in such a beautiful nature.

  • @EKnowledge1
    @EKnowledge1 3 роки тому

    Been watching since your first videos. Great to follow you journey! All the best bro

  • @blocka58
    @blocka58 3 роки тому +1

    you wont regret the move. its a beautiful place. well done and best wishes.

  • @love4riding100
    @love4riding100 3 роки тому +1

    Welcome to Nelson guys ! It's such a great place to live. If you happen to like MTBing, it has some of the best riding in NZ. The guys at Mitre 10 Mega are on to it for building supplies.

    • @Adsjabo
      @Adsjabo 3 роки тому

      He's definitely going to have to swap out the skater for a nice enduro bike now!

  • @davids6075
    @davids6075 3 роки тому

    Here in South west Georgia USA 🇺🇸.
    12-8-21 12:51pm it says you have 302k subscribers! Keep up the good work Scott. Can't wait to see your progress and videos.

  • @joerivera27
    @joerivera27 3 роки тому +1

    Cheers to the past and cheers to the future of SBC! Very stoked for you both! Hopefully Gaston can still make it to you ;)

    • @default9740
      @default9740 3 роки тому +2

      Gaston lives in Nelson….Scott can now visit the Batcave!

  • @Chrismartin88
    @Chrismartin88 3 роки тому

    All the best Scott and Jess on your new adventure and house move and renovation be great to see have been here since the start of your channel

  • @sonofagreatsouthernland
    @sonofagreatsouthernland 3 роки тому

    Go Scott! Congrats to you both and the adventures that lay ahead.

  • @yesthisisred
    @yesthisisred 3 роки тому +1

    Woohoo Nelson my home town! Nelson highlights are Tahunanui Beach, Centre of NZ walkway, the top of Trafalgar St and the general slower pace of life. You guys will realise moving out of Auckland is the best move you could have made :-) it's tough going here in TM even outside of lockdown times.

  • @rchavez5056
    @rchavez5056 3 роки тому +8

    I feel so sad, but yet happy for you guys. It's hard leaving friends and family behind. You two are going to do great. Owning your home is so much better than renting. Congratulations.

  • @superherobeatdown
    @superherobeatdown 3 роки тому

    Yo Scott been a big fan over my 3 year journey of being a joiner you have helped me so much throughout my apprenticeship was emotional seeing ya move the tools and that hope you enjoy the new house and many memories to come

  • @tjinnes
    @tjinnes 3 роки тому

    Welcome to the Mainland! We are 6 hours south in Springfield, Canterbury. Love it down here. Have to admit that you have a better gardening climate than us though!

  • @pauledwards9493
    @pauledwards9493 3 роки тому +1

    Good luck Scott and Jess, congrats!

  • @marcowaddock617
    @marcowaddock617 3 роки тому

    Best of luck with the move And looking forward to see what you get upto in the future! Keep it up

  • @Michael-wq8qu
    @Michael-wq8qu 3 роки тому

    Welcome to the south island and sunny Nelson. Looking forward to the renovations.

  • @matatattat
    @matatattat 3 роки тому +1

    If you are saying that we get videos of you fixing up your house I will simply pass away, I love the videos as they are but that would be incredible. Just got my sbc shirt in the mail. Much love from the US.