Fascinating insight. And don't sell yourself short. You're not "just a stay-at-home mom"... you're also a great UA-cam content creator! Thanks for my weekly visit from your family.
Bryce! Dude! 👍👍👍 I'm subbed to your channel too. Yeah, she's very cool eh? She has a great channel and it's growing. It's always interesting. That's a good job description. I like it.
great video as usual. You do the most important job in the entire world. You are a stay at home mum, an educator, a nutritionist, a Nurse, a cook, politician "negotiator" lol i.e children. You are a financial advisor, an hygienist, and a hundred other skills needed to develop the new generation of good human beings. xxxxxxxxxxx
@@Becca.Loveless Unpopular? Since when? You're an influencer. Your UA-cam content is your job. Don't sell yourself short. You're increasing your algorithm. Google likes that.
Hi Becca… To enlighten you: EFTPOS is an acronym for ‘electronic funds transfer at point of sale’ and mint account sauce is added to roast lamb. Just try a little with your winter leg of lamb roast for a taste treat.
@@Becca.Loveless Fun fact about EFTPOS. This monetary transfer system actually originated in the USA back in 1981 ( a lifetime before you were born I'm guessing ). In 1982 the practice ceased in the USA but not before being adopted by several other countries.
I enjoyed your presentation. I was born in NZ, left at 20 and returned at 75. You will understand why I watch your presentations. I am discovering NZ too without the sympathy of NZers. I am seen as a strange NZer who should know better. Your comment on the reluctance of some to ask your occupation. I think this is more seen as the avoidance of classifying people by their occupation. Your occupation indicates your wealth, social standing, connections. It immediately creates a perception of a person. We don't need this when establishing a friendship.
That’s such a beautiful way to live life! So different from the US. And glad you got to move back! That’s such a long time to be away, I’m sure it was nice to make your way back home 😊
I grew up in Epsom , left NZ 40 years ago, seeing your son walking around Cornwall Park, Twin Oaks drive and One Tree Hill brings back many memories, Thanks.
@@Becca.Loveless I grew up just down the hill on Manukau road, used to spend hours on the hill as a kid, sliding down the slopes on bits of cardboard, endless fun.
Sorry to correct you,but we set the table with large knives and forks .These items are used for cutting and delivering portions to be consumed.A smaller knife laid to the right of the forementioned cutlery is for buttering your slice of bread. Many homes also place a smaller fork and spoon for dessert ,cross wise ,at the top of the setting.Variations on this form will be seen of course.A small butter knife is furnished for the exclusive job of transferring butter from the butter receptacle to the side of your butter plate.Or at least that’s how things were done at Clive.
I (New Zealander) worked in a hotel in Vermont for a few months in 2003 and this was how we set the table. So it's not that Americans don't have proper cutlery, it's just that they choose not to use it
Treaty of Waitangi might be something interesting for you to look into if you haven't already, our country has a very colorful history and beautiful culture if you were into that kind of thing
Can explain your egg question. Eggs have a natural bloom that acts as an outer layer of protection to seal the pores in the shell from outside contamenants. In the states, your eggs are washed as part of the cleaning and packing process which removes the bloom, meaning the pores in the shell are more open to bacteria, and as a result they need to be refrigerated to limit bacteria growth. Here, eggs are not washed and reach shelves with the bloom intact - longer shelf life, but sometimes your egg might have a stray feather or a smudge of chicken poop on the shell.
It's funny I remember 20 years ago when we lived for a few months in Los Angeles and then Alabama, noticing many of these sorts of things the other way around. Like food is similar but actually so different. I found the orange cheese really bizarre. I loved walking around the supermarket and looking at all the strange food. People thought I was unusual because I baked muffins from scratch. I remember hearing how much a big house in Alabama cost and it was such a small amount of money compared to New Zealand city prices. And power points were different I find it interesting the way a light switch might turn on a lamp rather than the central over head light. I had never lived in an apartment before either because they weren't that common in New Zealand 20 years ago. They are everywhere now but I've still never lived in one in New Zealand. New Zealanders generally expect a backyard.
I loooove hearing about the little differences! Those to me are what make it feel like you’re in another country. Street sign differences, different plants, brands at the grocery store, etc. Thanks for sharing 😊
Mint sauce is usually used on lamb; it's delicious though growing up it was normally home made not bought off the shelf. NZ does have a Bill of Rights Act, but the government largely ignores it. Laws cannot be struck down for violating the Act.
most Kiwis don’t know about their bill of rights either… “rights” are a dirty word in NZ. “Freedom” is the f word. Neither place gives you much freedom…. at least NZ doesn’t give you the illusion as much as I hate the laws in this country.
ok becca, so Mint Sauce traditionally could go with lamb. I also pour a little on my peas or roast potatoes or roast beef. In my upbringing in New Zealand, Mint Sauce goes with a traditional NZ roast dinner.
Almost always served with roast lamb, but I've never seen it on the table with roast beef, or pork. Horseradish sauce with beef, though less common, and always apple sauce with pork.
@@happylappy2704 Sounds good! When I've got mint growing, I always add a sprig or two to the potatos while cooking. I'll try mint sauce next time I haven't . Mint jelly is good on cold lamb sandwiches, where sauce can make the bread soggy.
I'm a kiwi who loves cricket! We watch it all the time. Love your take on conversations between NZers. If it helps we say "hey, how are you?" And then the conversation kind of evolves from there. If it doesn't just ask how their weekend went. Love your videos and we're glad you're having a good time here!
Lol how?? I’ve heard (from Kiwis mostly) that cricket is a little boring 😂 glad you love it though. And that’s good to have in the back of my mind! I’ve definitely gotten better at having conversations that don’t immediately ask what people do for a living, though sometimes the itch is still there 😅
It's not "maternity leave". It's "paid paternity leave" as it can be transferred from Mum to Dad. Also Dad can have 2 weeks additional, so both parents can have time off when the bubs arrives.
Hey Becca, love this video I laughed when you said "mint sauce we don't have it and don't know what it is for" 🤣 It's perfect with lamb but you can also make a great dipping sauce if you mix Greek yoghurt with grated cucumber and a little mint sauce, Yum! Keep up the fabulous work Becca, lots of love 🥰 Liz and Brian x
Wonderful video Becca really enjoyed your content. It's nice to hear the differences between the US and NZ. The price of housing is quite high here. I live in Wellington, and we are not far behind Auckland for very high-priced houses.
Hey Becca: re: eggs. Eggs can be stored safely for quite some time without being in the fridge *BUT* only if they have never been refrigerated! Once an egg goes in the fridge, it needs to stay in the fridge to remain fresh. Soooo, I wonder if the eggs in the USA are transported over quite a lot of distance and, therefore, need to be transported in refrigerated trucks? Here in NZ, the journey from farm to shelf is not so vast and so the eggs don't need to be chilled. Hence, no need to keep them in the fridge. Does that make sense? : )
Eggs in the US are washed of the cuticle which protects them from bacteria, mother nature’s natural protective barrier, hence why it is actually a law in the US to refrigerate.
If you ever want to do a part 2 here are some ideas: Drug advertising in the US compared to very little here Commonality of sedative use in US - Xanax and Valium. Almost no one takes sedatives as a normal part of their life over here. Use of therapists quite common in US whereas very few use them here. When you shop or go to restaurants in the US you can’t be sure what the final cost will be because of tips and tax. Everything is advertised with full price here and tips are uncommon. Very few people have or want guns over here. No schools have metal detectors at their entrance here. Indigenous people here are treated with respect and are an important part of our community. As compared to Native Americans. Online gambling (like poker is legal here). It was outlawed in the US in 2011. The Kinder Surprise treat for children is illegal in the US and AK47’s are legal. The reverse is the case in NZ. Prostitution is legal in NZ…. It’s only legal in the US if someone is filming it for distribution to the public (porn). Most NZer’s travel overseas during their lifetime. Most US citizens don’t. NZ’s army is tiny compared to the US Most people in NZ work no more than 40 hours per week compared to longer hours in the US.
I totally just copied and pasted all of this right to my notes 😂 Some of these I did know and have mentioned at some point, but some of them are new! So cool!
Unfortunately, you are wrong on quite a few of your differences. Going somewhat in order. There are a lot of therapists in NZ and they are very much used and more are wanted here. There are many articles discussing this very thing. Shopping with taxes and so forth. Most Americans because it's what you're used to knowing what the costs are going to be so it's not an issue it's only those that are not used to it that get confused just like most things in different countries can confuse until you get used to it. There are a lot more guns here than most realize and that makes it even more dangerous. And until the last 5 years or so most of the guns you could buy here would not be able to be bought in the states for multitudes of reasons ie too powerful or too many bullets in clips. The Native American statement truly depends on where you are at in the states and who you talk to. Prostitution is legal in some areas of the states great example is Nevada where only in the city of Las Vegas is it illegal but in every other area in Nevada it is legal. While living in NZ most people not only work more than 40 hours a week but also have side hustles and this is extremely common.
I’m a Kiwi who came to California at age 20 in 1984. Now I’m trying to get back, but, ack! Those housing prices… As bad as San Francisco almost. I noticed similar issues but from the opposite perspective. Food here in the US doesn’t make a lot of sense from the Kiwi perspective. After 38 years in CA I still struggle with American food. I mean, waffles and pancakes with maple syrup for breakfast? People, these are deserts with almost zero nutritional value! When an American says he/she wants pie, they don’t mean a meat pie, or bacon and egg pie, or a fish pie. They mean a desert pie, like cherry or apple, and loaded with sugar. Ick! It’s like diabetes on a plate. Chopped liver is something people eat voluntarily. On a final note, New Zealanders do not use butter knives for anything but butter. A butter knife is much smaller than a dinner knife. We eat with dinner knives. (Some people call them “table knives” or “meat knives”).
Eftpos, is the first introduction of debit cards. It was introduced in NZ before anywhere else in the world because kiwis are relatively good at adapting to change.
Awesome video on the differences! You've mentioned a lot of different little things that I haven't heard mentioned on comparison videos before. So interesting! 👍
Some of your points made us chuckle in this like with the knife 😂 and btw Jacinda is our third female prime minister in NZ 🙂 I (Yen) like noticing the different letter boxes too.. in Dunedin at Baldwin street (the world's steepest street) there's some really great ones. Didn't realise that about beaches in US! That's so crazy 😮 Fun fact, did you know you can't rip our NZ dollar bills? Not easily at least! 😂 They're made super tough but yes it's true.. most people don't use cash so much here anymore. Lots of interesting differences, great video Becca!
I figured a NZ dollar wouldn’t rip! Haven’t wanted to try though 😂 Plus they stay way nicer looking for longer - American bills 🤢 I’m excited to see more fun mailboxes out in the wild! I don’t think it’s quite as common here in Auckland though. I’ll already thinking of other random differences! Thanks so much for watching 😊
We actually do have a Constitution, it is just not the same format as the US Constitution. A simple internet search will reveal documents and relative details that define the NZ Constitution. Kiwi's work to live not live to work.
@@meref9973 The Treaty is a totally different document and definitely not the NZ Constitution although it is referenced in relation to the Constitution the Treaty isn't the whole Constitution.
Ive noticed that Americans are fascinated by the nonrefrigerated eggs. In America, eggs are washed before being packaged, this removes a natural protective barrier that prevents bacteria from entering the shell which is porous. That is why they then need to be refrigerated. Eggs have a longer shelf life if they are left in their natural state and kept at room temp.
This is going to sound horribly weird, but I actually love being able to see feathers and stuff on the eggs I buy from the stores here! It makes it feel like I'm actually getting real food 😂
@@Becca.Loveless im from South Africa, planning on emigrating. I keep chicken's at the moment in my backyard and the difference in the eggs here in store, compared to my own is amazing. Super fresh, lasts weeks and the yolks are almost orange because they have such a healthy mixed diet🥰
Re kmart - its how we felt about Wallmart. We just got so excited everytime we were taken there. And Sams club, dnt even get me started *face palm*. Oh being a sahm is such an important job too - ure running a house & ure raising a child to name a few things! Thank you for sharing how you see things, its awesome.
As an expat dfwatching your video for the first time, I was tickled to see that some things I remember from growing up are still there. Hearing the Tui call in the bush is something I miss. Glad to see that Western Springs and the Domain and Cornwall Park are still open. They were where my cash strapped Mother took us on Saturdays and holidays for great cheap days out. EFTPOS is another word for paywave. It stands for Electronic Funds Transfer Point of Sale, and is the main way of paying for everything at the stores. Another thing is that Rent and other bills can be paid by direct debit weekly or monthly without you having to remember.
The parks in NZ are incredible! It’s one of my favorite things about living here. The Tui are such a unique sounding bird - you can’t get anything quite like it! It’s so shocking to hear for the first time. Glad our video could bring back some memories 😊
Enjoy watching this video with the comparison of the two countries, glad I came across your channel and have subscribed, trust that you enjoyed New Zealand so far, stay safe and stay blessed ❤️🙏🏽
Hi Becca, I have been loving watching your videos! I'm from Whangarei in NZ and I'm 18, just thought I would mention that while rugby is popular in NZ I don't think it is a main topic of conversation for most people. For example I haven't ever been asked my favourite team, my friends and I don't know the rules, have never talked about or even watched a game, even some of our teachers at school couldn't explain the rules to us...eek! Maybe it just depends on who you hangout with and talk to. While I do know the names of some members of the All Blacks I should probably try to get more into rugby. Right now I'm with you, I don't even know what NFL stands for...I'll go google it now :)
Becca, you clearly have never driven a manual car with a stick shift. When you park, you put your gears in neutral but this has no braking effect. You must therefore engage the handbrake to prevent the car rolling forwards or backwards. (Parking brake is an inadequate term as you also use the handbrake when driving, for example, when starting on a hill.)
Ah... is that how it works. Your knowledge and explanation of how a handbrake works on a hill is second to none. Hopefully becca heeds your warning a never drives a manual.
@@edoj7860 Thank you for your magnanimous compliment. I'm sure that Becca has no need to heed my warning as, like the vast majority of Americans, she has never or ever will drive a car with manual transmission. I am aware that most cars in NZ are automatics, not yet the case in the UK. Most American visitors stick with automatics and most, though not all, drive on the left of the road. (See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Harry_Dunn?wprov=sfla1)
I actually have driven my sister’s manual many times! And you’re right, we do use the handbrake with that. It’s been so long since I’ve driven it that I kind of forgot all about that 😂 also it’s so rare for people to drive manuals in the US.
Sorry if this has been said, but NZ does have a constitution but it’s not one page long it’s a big book and we don’t have issue updating it when needed.
The tax is PAYE pay as you earn. Your employer withholds your tax, student loan & kiwisaver payments and pays them to the government each month on your behalf. You just need to make sure you are on the correct rate.
Really enjoyed your video thank you for sharing, seing how it is outside of new zealand lol very interesting.. Oh wow! Being a stay at home mother is a full time job itself you are amazing 😁
I’ve not quite clicked before, but this vid made me realise that British Commonwealth countries have 70 years of female monarchy that is just… taken for granted…. And so my respect for this institution -usually about ‘meh’ - has just gone up 5 pts❤️ Kia ora for that
A British and Australian thing is having mushy peas (you can get these canned or make them yourself) with mint sauce sprinkled on top, with a meat pie or with fish and chips. The vinegar in the mint sauce compensates for the starchiness of the peas. Note: served hot, not cold.
I’ve had mushy peas once when I traveled in London! I really liked them! But we didn’t have them with mint sauce there. I’ll have to try it out sometime!
The plastic click on garden hose connector was invented by an English company called Hozelock in 1959 and has become the generic hose connection in plastic and metal design worldwide
Kmart used to be even bigger and more widespread here in New Zealand, but there was a big blow out here at about the same time as the US, with stores disappearing all over the place. Most people just assumed it'd gone entirely until some stores started popping back up again. The rumour I heard was that it was Australia that had kept them alive and from where they'd seeded back into New Zealand, but that could just be Warehouse propaganda. I suspect that the relative prevalence of roundabouts in Utah probably has something to do with the fact that around half of the civil engineers have probably been on Mormon missions abroad, and will have witnessed firsthand the superiority and efficacy of roundabouts in Europe and Commonwealth countries. Tbh, I expect Utah probably has a whole bunch of peculiarities and innovations that were brought back by Mormon missionaries and which are otherwise relatively uncommon in the US. Like many things in New Zealand, the prevalence of public playgrounds is a result of ACC. Local councils don't have to worry about getting sued just because some parent wasn't watching their child enough to stop them from doing something dangerous, so councils can build playgrounds all over the place (not just in the more affluent areas) because they don't need to pay inordinate sums of money to "playground construction firms" who produce over-sanitised playgrounds with cushioned mats everywhere and use an array of dazzling colours that disguise how all the fun has been removed. With EFTPOS, the funds are transferred from your account immediately and deposited to the merchant that evening, much like how an ordinary money transfer works. Morever, the transaction doesn't cost the merchant anything beyond a flat monthly fee that they pay for having EFTPOS. Whereas debit is basically using the infrastructure of credit cards to accomplish the same thing albeit with your own money rather than credit money (which is why you can use them to make online 'credit card' purchases), so it often takes a couple of days or so for the transaction to clear and the provider charges an unnecessarily large commission. Paywave uses a card's debit function and ends up costing merchants tons of money in commission fees (at one point they were actually gouging businesses for 8%), which is why some merchants don't have paywave enabled, because the cost is often too difficult for them to absorb if their business runs on slim profit margins.
I love me some gossip, so thanks for sharing about Kmart! I find it fascinating - it’s like a moth vine plant 😂 Utah does have a lot of really weird things, so your theory is probably right! I think the US also uses Utah as a pilot for a lot of new designs, so there are some truly unique traffic flows there. And that’s a cool thought about playgrounds! I never realized until I become a mom, but playgrounds are soooooo important. I especially realized after the lockdowns and we weren’t able to go.
I wouldn't attach to much credence to the comment here that children's playgrounds are the result of ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation) that removed the right of citizens to sue each other in court to determine causation and who needs to pay. ACC compensates for all kinds of Injuries real or imagine as hurt feelings also seem to qualify or a convincing legal argument presented. Court action could be long winded and expensive. Being raised in the 1950s and early 1960s - several decades before ACC was introduced in April 1974, children's playgrounds were, or seemed to be, in every one of our cities suburbs. The apparatus was painted dark green, owned, run and maintained by the local city or town council.
@@brucegibbins3792 If it weren't for ACC, those playgrounds would have eventually been sued out of existence, which is what happened for many in the US. Over there, liabilities for local councils have meant that designing, constructing, and insuring playgrounds are an expensive business, so they're often harder to find in less affluent areas. My comment was not regarding the instigation of playgrounds in this country-there was indeed no post-ACC playground boom-but rather, the removal of liabilities allowed them to persist unlitigated and to remain adventurous in design.
@@Becca.Loveless If you are self employed or own a business or start getting into the fun of investments and such, you start having to worry about taxes. If you're just an employee living off your wages/salary? The business you work for handles your income taxes in their accounting department. Basically, your taxes come prepaid (though you Do have to file a bit of paperwork near the begining so that you're being charged based on the correct tax bracket, because if you don't it defaults to the highest one, to my recollection). Well, income tax, anyway. GST (sales tax, essentially) comes baked into the sticker price... usually. Large, expensive items (fancy furniture, cars, houses, etc.) will often not include the GST in the price, but they have to Specifically Declare That on the price tag and in the advertising. And then, of course, there's the rates, a local land value tax (if you're renting then your rent will cover this, usually). This pays for your water and various local government services, generally. The process on this one's pretty simple: The land value is assessed every few years, and every few months the property owner will get a bill in the mail (or possibly by e-mail these days) based on the assessed value. All pretty painless, really.
Becca. Love your videos. I can't believe it's been a year already. I remember watching your journey from the very beginning. What sets you guys apart from other creators for me is how much more down to earth and real your experiences have been. Like really perfect real experiences that the average person will experience when moving to new zealand. I really hope to get there as soon as possible. I have something to ask. Is there a way I could private message you about something quite specific as it will help me a ton in my preparations.
Jenny Shipley 1997-9, Helen Clark 1999-2008, Jacinda Ardern 2017- present. Mint sauce is good on quiche and fish and chips as well, it's basically a little sugar dissolved in boiling water, malt vinegar and chopped mint. You is awesome. Hi family. No-one is their family or job roles, they're part of you but not the whole of what makes you cool and human.
That’s something I’ve had to rewire my brain to since moving here! It’s so much healthier to think that way and makes everyone a bit happier, I think 😊
@@Becca.Loveless Not to mention that we have 3 ladies Governor General that I know of in NZ. The Governor General is an honorary representative of the Queen of England since we are still part of the Commonwealth.
If the PAYE taxed owed is a small amount the IRD zero's it, any refunds are made into your bank account. The Tax returns are usually completed by June or sooner? I had a nice surprise deposit last year.
Good practice to use your hand brake when parking even if it's not a step hill there just a little piece of metal in the gear box called an pawl not very strong and costs alot to replace 😁
@@Becca.Loveless yeah pick a game with either sth African or Aussie oposition. I also suggest you take a rugby enthusiast like me with you to help you understand the rules
We have the New Zealand bill of rights Act 1990, similar to a constitution I guess. An act of parliament that will be amended when or if it becomes outdated.
Eftpos refers to paying straight from your bank account and being able to withdraw money from your bank account from the shop you are in - you can do eftpos from your big grocery stores and withdraw from your bank account without needing to go to an ATM
You do use eftpos similar to a debit card. The difference is that eftpos is a NZ owned and run system and has lower fees for retailers. Debit and credit cards are managed by international companies like Mastercard and visa and local banks use their system. The fees are higher for retailers and the profit goes to the large company. You usually can’t use an eftpos card internationally but you can use a debit Mastercard or visa. Eftpos terminals in shops now usually also accept debit cards, often visa credit cards and charge cards like Amex. A bit like the difference between trademe and eBay 😀
"Tasty cheese" is just aged cheddar. "Vintage cheese" is very aged cheddar, and "Mild cheese" is a young cheddar. I've lived here most of my life and I'm not sure why it's this way; I suspect it was originally a branding thing.
Cricket is a better version of Baseball, the batter can hit it whereever he wants and the bowler can bowl it where they want. I would reccommend watching t20 to get an idea of the rules then venture into ODI's and test matches. Test matches are the most casual and it would be a good family outing for you, plenty of drinks, music, sun and action.
@@davidm1277 Depends which country you go to. Both are super popular in some places, moderately common in others, and utterly unheard of in yet more. As for cricket being better than baseball or not, it depends on what you want out of it, really. Keep in mind that the orignal point of cricket was basically to keep soldiers and officers occupied (and entertain spectating dignitaries) when they had nothing better to do in garrison, so the fact that a 'full' game takes multiple days was generally seen as a Positive thing. Naturally, formats of a more practical length have become common in more recent times.
Haha we just rescued it from the side of the road! We actually cut off a few dead leaves and are hoping to bring it back to life 😬 so glad someone mentioned it though 😂
@@Becca.Loveless chunky soil, (mostly orchid bark, perlite/pumice, only tiny amount of potting soil if any) and let it get fairly much completely dry between waterings and she'll be great:) Do you mean it was growing off the side of the road or that someone was throwing it away? I always love it how tropical plants can do the outside thing up north it wouldn't survive winter down here sadly
Stay at home mum is a privilege and the most necessary, endorsed "job" here in NZ. We want to nurture beautiful stress free people. Stay at home mums are jewels. Here in NZ, a job does not define you.
Hey Becca. I enjoy your videos and also Kiwiamericans with Tara. Under the former Helen Clark government, the most powerful positions were all held by women. Governor General Prime Minister Speaker of the House of Representatives Chief Justice. Under Jacinda Ardern, the tradition continues with, Cindy Kiro Governor General Chief Justice Helen Winkelmann And oh you can add the Queen as Head of State.
the reason KMART still in NZ was in the 1970 a company in australia brogh the rights to own and operate KMART in australia and NZ and they did a better job the the real KMART of USA
I remember when I was a kid, and used to watch Sesame Street on TV, occasionally one of the characters would go to Mr Hooper's store to buy a carton of milk. I could never understand how milk could be in a carton, as back then a carton was just a cardboard box to us here. Milk just came in glass bottles for years. Of course, now so many liquid products are in cartons, but it just seemed like only in America did milk come in a carton. Anyway, getting back to your video, I actually couldn't care less about rugby, I used to watch the cricket on TV, but that was when cricket players were worth watching, I'm afraid it's just not cricket anymore :)
I wish we still used glass! So much healthier all around, I feel. And I’m not a huge sports person! But I’m willing to give both a chance 😊 cricket has to wow me in the first half hour though 😂
@@Becca.Loveless Ha ha!, Sorry, you wont be wowed in the first half hour, probably not in the next half hour either, but give it a go, at least you will have tried it.
Wrong. There is a constitution here. It is partly written and partly unwritten. We do have the Bill of Rights Act 1688 (from UK), the Magna Carta, etc but a large part of our political constitution is present by of of convention. We also have the NZ Bill of Rights Act 1990.
Wellington library is one of 120 buildings in the NZ capital that have dangerous hollow core concrete floors, and NZ engineers say the floors could pancake in a strong earthquake.
@@Becca.Loveless The hollow core floors in the Wellington NZ statistics building partially collapse during the 2016 Kaikora earthquake... lucky building was empty, no deaths.
The reason eggs have to be refrigerated here in Canada because it’s law that eggs need to be washed, when washed the protective layer comes off. We don’t put eggs in the fridge in the Caribbean also, unless personal choice. I would love to visit NZ. Ps Canada
It's true that asking about someone's job is far from the first thing we usually talk about with people we've just met... I hadn't thought about it, but I would almost find it a bit rude if that was the first thing someone asked me. I would feel like they were only interested in how much money I make or something. I would know the general area or profession my friends work in but not their specific job titles.
The butter knife is used solely for butter, there's a bread knife and dinner knife NZ has had 3 female prime ministers 3 female Governor Generals, was the first country to give women the vot However our country is based on a treaty between some of the Maori chiefs and English but was never honored so you will hear alot of contention at times.
Well, 'first country to give women the vote' thing is a bit debatable, because NZ wasn't an independent country at the time, and another independent country (I forget which) gave women the vote before NZ gained it's independence, so...
I don't think there's any escaping the IRS - I might be wrong, but I've heard US citizens have to file a tax return no matter where you live and earn. I don't think you have to pay double tax though!
We do actually have a constitution, but it is not in a single document and it is not double entrenched like in the US. Funny about the eggs! I've only visited San Diego and San Francisco, but I certainly noticed differences, especially with the sugar and fat content in US food and the huge portion sizes. It's a shame to hear that people are choosing to create places solely based on appearance and not to use land productively and for the benefit of the community - we're seeing a gradual shift away from productive gardens in NZ too as developers squash in as many houses as they can on a site Prague has an area on a hill above the city that is full of fruit trees. It's a beautiful place to lie in the shade of the trees and look out at the city below. Certainly, it's not manicured, but it's natural appearance is part of its charm. It would be great to see these sorts of spaces in other world cities too. In the US, I did notice a big emphasis on shopping and the need to buy supplements and all sorts of stuff, especially insurance (based on the TV ads). I guess shopping helps a capitalist economy, but wow, so much stuff!! The lack of footpaths and cyclists and the oversized vehicles were also surprising. It seemed as though the town planners for some parts of San Diego never envisaged that someone might want to walk somewhere instead of drive. I was also surprised at the sexism. We have sexism in NZ too (of course), but it's slightly different here as I don't think the appearance of an NZ women is considered to be as much a part of her 'value' as it seems to be in the US. It also seemed that a woman's value in the US was somehow connected with being a wife. I may be wrong, but I got this feeling quite atrongly. I think we're also more environmentally responsible in NZ as we don't serve restaurant or cafe or motel food with plastic plates, cutlery and cups, and for those of us with gardens I think many try to compost where possible. I came home from the US feeling that the world's environment was doomed as a result of the incredible consumerism and fuel consumption in the US. Also in NZ, we try to keep our natural attractions as natural as possible without highways, hotels and flashing signs ruining the landscape and serenity (but rich US developers are trying to change that in some places). Having said that, we could do a lot better in NZ when it comes to caring for the environment. You'll struggle to find public recycling bins in most NZ town and city centres and since the govt stopped NZ coal mining (in favour of the environment), we're know importing poor quality, dirtier coal from Indonesia. In favour of the US, the US offered far cheaper food, more organic food options (and better quality organic food), has a much cheaper cost of living and higher salaries in my field at least (about 3x higher), offers a wider range for consumers, has cheaper travel, and has better access to many technologies and plant varieties. The Americans we met were more polite than the typical NZer and were willing to engage in conversation. Americans also seem more engaged and generous when it comes to volunteering and giving to charities. It also seemed that the US was more dog friendly than NZ as I saw dogs in shops and on public transport. In addition, I think the US might teach a broader range of subjects in schools and there are plenty of choices available for higher education. Although I wouldn't like to live in a big American city, I could easily live in the USA. It offers many opportunities and a great lifestyle. Furthermore, the scenery of the countryside around San Diego and San Francisco is amazing!! Like anywhere, there a differences (some good and some not so good), but I think both countries have a lot to offer.
Electronic banking and payments are so prevalent now that last year the Reserve Bank was seriously looking into the possibility of getting rid of physical money, just like banks have got rid of personal cheques. I was on one of the focus groups they had to assess what the public thought of the idea.
Whoa! That’s actually a very cool idea. Did it not go through? I love the idea of getting rid of cash, but I also haven’t spent any time thinking of any negative impacts.
@@Becca.Loveless I haven't heard anything since then. I use electronic money all the time but I spoke strongly against eliminating cash it because electronic currency relies on electricity and Internet, and I know what a large earthquake can do to those!
Getting rid of cash is a bad idea because it means the government - big brother- can track where you go to spend money. We would lose even more privacy.
So you have been here year...time flies! Have I missed the episode of your husband's French Horn solo? I seem to remember that you said he would think about it . When will the thinking reach a conclusion?
Parking break? What? Im from the south and we have always called it a Hand Break down here. Theres a huge difference between the South and North Island too. It weirds me out sometimes.
Britain, as also adopted in NZ, doesn't require a constitution because every citizen may do as they wish providing there is no law to forbid it. We do, however, have a Bill of Rights dating back to 1689 that laid down the powers of the monarch and their relationship to Parliament. These built upon the Magna Carta, signed by King John in 1215. As an example, in the US you can be fined for walking in the road because this right was not included in the Constitution. In the UK, you are free to walk upon the King's Highway, with a couple of exceptions enshrined in law, eg. motorways.
Here's a little response to the your cute little video: My husband bought a drip coffee pot in NZ! It's those little things to help with being homesick! Another thing with women's rights is that Kate Sheppard was the pioneer is women's suffrage! We visited her home in Christchurch and have a quick video of that! There was Helen Clark too before the current PM. We've had women governors for several states, and sometimes I view NZ as a US state for comparison! And I've seen microwave mailboxes! They're so cute! One thing I miss about US mailboxes though is you can put your outgoing mail and put the flag up. I don't think that's a thing in NZ. Parental leave - US depends on the company and how they pay, but the FMLA requires 12 weeks and they're required to secure your role. NZ you get paid but not in full not by the company but by the government the first 26 weeks, but your role can be secured for up to a year! Ahh, Auckland has so many more cool parks and services that little towns don't really have. Taxes - In NZ, you log in to IRD and it pretty much shows if you owe or if they owe you and you click a button to pay or request the refund. US is the only country that requires expats to file taxes even if they don't have an income!
So much good info!! Yeah I’ve heard that about taxes - it’s the worst! There’s so much that we’ve learned in a year, but at the same time there’s still so much more to learn! Nothing like learning by doing! Makes me excited to do our taxes here and have a baby here and put my kid in school so I can more fully understand these processes.
We used to holiday in the US every year until Covid hit. We where in New York when it did hit and had to scurry home. Mainly have bought bread in upper west side and do not get it. Did not find any that we liked. Either too sweet or just like cardboard. Orange cheese for me is horrible. Another thing we where caught out with was free things like free breakfast included with your hotel room or free shuttle. We would go down for breakfast and forget to take cash for tipping or getting on the free shuttle and not realising you are supposed to tip the driver. I do get the difference in wages but it takes a little getting used to.
That’s crazy! We were in New York at the same time! Billy was in the city the day before everything really shut down. And I wouldn’t tip for either of those things 😂 the only things (off the top of my head) I would tip for are sit-down restaurants and hair salons. And pizza delivery people.
We did not believe it was happening until it happened😂 we live in Gold Coast Australia and family was telling us to get home. It took shut down before we got our act together. We where supposed to go to San Francisco for five days but they had already closed. Nine hours on the phone and luckily we left the next day which was the 17th March. Miss our holidays in US. Hopefully will be back early next year love bring in NYC in winter. I love your take on moving to New Zealand. I am Christchurch born and miss going back there.
I think that you could do a bit more research on the subjects you want to talk about. This would remove the constant qualifications that, you haven't done research. These are observations made that just trail off at the end without a definitive concluding statement. Confidence and competence are the go to resources to acquire. Clearly a kind and gentle young woman so hard to find these days.
If you had never encountered sand flies in the US it's because you just weren't in the right place. Where I grew up they were a fact of life. My favorite knickname for them was "Parana Gnats." No bigger than a gnat with seemingly 3" teeth and they fly around in very large 'schools'. Avon Skin so Soft is the only thing that I know that repels them. My rugby club (yes, we have them here too) always drew some looks when going to a bar after practice. Twenty or so rough looking guys entering the bar accompanied by the sweet scent of a 'female" skin product was something unexpected. You're wrong about rugby not being in the US. Hell, it's actually pretty big in Utah. I believe that Brigham Young has won the colligate notional championship a few times and There is a professional team in Salt Lake.
I know it exists in the states. It never seemed very big to me. Ask anyone in Utah about football and they can tell you something about a team they know about. Ask about rugby and maybe half could tell you something. And where I’m from in Texas I had never heard of it. And I’m glad I never encountered sand flies! They sound terrible!
@@Becca.Loveless Texas has 3 professional teams. Oh, I know very well how blind Americans are to rugby. I've been an American rugger for over 50 years. I just wanted you to know that it is here and has been here for a while. The USA even won the only two Olympic Gold medals given out for Rugby 15s but that was in the 1920s. Hell, I've even heard that there is Cricket being played here too but I've not seen it because I couldn't care less. If you'd like your son to go to college here have him play rugby. Even if he's a middling level player in NZ he could easily get a full ride scholarship at a top level school here.
Eggs aren’t washed in NZ. Some people refrigerate their eggs anyway but the protective layer on the shell stays intact so there’s no real food safety risk if they’re not refrigerated. American farms wash eggs to strip the cuticle, or outer protective layer, which prevents contamination outside the shell. Without the cuticle, eggs must be refrigerated to combat bacterial infection from inside.
Ya, for some reason I never do that conversion in my head. Maybe I avoid thinking about it because then we are paying 4 times as much for petrol than we would be paying in the states. 😭 (at least the conversion helps)
Our eggs are more yellow or orange yolked. We have more grainy bread, not so much sour dough bread. We have our treaty which is our hangup A bear wont get you here You get mosquitoes though and ticks that give you lymes disease If a person knows your job it's no big deal. Our cheques were only just fazed out Rugby I'd played in the US. The Eagles are your national team
Everyone makes fun of American bread 😂 I never really bought it - I almost always made my own. And I never saw a rugby game in the US! It’s definitely not as popular as other sports.
@@Becca.Loveless their are teams in Hawaii, California, Utah and Colorado where there is a team called the Flamingos and yes their uniforms are pink. Actually America are the holders of the Olympic Gold medal for Rugby which was last played back when the modern Olympics began.
@@Becca.Loveless good on you for making your own bread. NZ white bread hot to be very much like American white bread mainly bcuz of advertising and overseas buy outs. Vogels doesn't even belong to Vogels anymore,so we are lucky i the original reciepes are used. TV, movies, travel.pandemics, take overs, brings to our shores different ways. If you know how to cook and garden you can make uou our own.
Your experience is like a lot of people I know that have visited NZ, most of the differences seem to be positive. The Feijoa season will soon be upon us, don't know if you've had them but when it starts there are always buckets full going free around our way.
Fascinating insight. And don't sell yourself short. You're not "just a stay-at-home mom"... you're also a great UA-cam content creator! Thanks for my weekly visit from your family.
We need to do a real visit someday! When we finally get down to Wellington we need to swing by 😊
@@Becca.Loveless Absolutely!
parent is such a huge job!
Bryce! Dude! 👍👍👍 I'm subbed to your channel too.
Yeah, she's very cool eh? She has a great channel and it's growing. It's always interesting. That's a good job description. I like it.
great video as usual. You do the most important job in the entire world. You are a stay at home mum, an educator, a nutritionist, a Nurse, a cook, politician "negotiator" lol i.e children. You are a financial advisor, an hygienist, and a hundred other skills needed to develop the new generation of good human beings. xxxxxxxxxxx
Haha I agree! It’s just becoming more and more unpopular to be “just” a stay at home mom nowadays which drives me crazy! I love it.
@@Becca.Loveless Unpopular? Since when? You're an influencer. Your UA-cam content is your job. Don't sell yourself short. You're increasing your algorithm. Google likes that.
Home Executive is the name you’re looking for. Make the most of it they grow up so quickly
Hi Becca… To enlighten you: EFTPOS is an acronym for ‘electronic funds transfer at point of sale’ and mint account sauce is added to roast lamb. Just try a little with your winter leg of lamb roast for a taste treat.
I don’t eat meat, so it might be a while before I get around to trying it 😂
@@Becca.Loveless Fun fact about EFTPOS. This monetary transfer system actually originated in the USA back in 1981 ( a lifetime before you were born I'm guessing ). In 1982 the practice ceased in the USA but not before being adopted by several other countries.
I enjoyed your presentation.
I was born in NZ, left at 20 and returned at 75.
You will understand why I watch your presentations. I am discovering NZ too without the sympathy of NZers. I am seen as a strange NZer who should know better.
Your comment on the reluctance of some to ask your occupation. I think this is more seen as the avoidance of classifying people by their occupation. Your occupation indicates your wealth, social standing, connections. It immediately creates a perception of a person.
We don't need this when establishing a friendship.
That’s such a beautiful way to live life! So different from the US. And glad you got to move back! That’s such a long time to be away, I’m sure it was nice to make your way back home 😊
I grew up in Epsom , left NZ 40 years ago, seeing your son walking around Cornwall Park, Twin Oaks drive and One Tree Hill brings back many memories, Thanks.
We love it there! Such an incredible place with a cool story!
@@Becca.Loveless I grew up just down the hill on Manukau road, used to spend hours on the hill as a kid, sliding down the slopes on bits of cardboard, endless fun.
I am wondering if there were some cherry blossom trees at Cornwall Park 40 years ago.
Sorry to correct you,but we set the table with large knives and forks .These items are used for cutting and delivering portions to be consumed.A smaller knife laid to the right of the forementioned cutlery is for buttering your slice of bread. Many homes also place a smaller fork and spoon for dessert ,cross wise ,at the top of the setting.Variations on this form will be seen of course.A small butter knife is furnished for the exclusive job of transferring butter from the butter receptacle to the side of your butter plate.Or at least that’s how things were done at Clive.
So different than the US!
I (New Zealander) worked in a hotel in Vermont for a few months in 2003 and this was how we set the table. So it's not that Americans don't have proper cutlery, it's just that they choose not to use it
This is so interesting! Thanks for this video. I was born in New Zealand and have never travelled out of New Zealand so this is all I know.
Thanks for watching! I love all the differences and experiencing new things!
Treaty of Waitangi might be something interesting for you to look into if you haven't already, our country has a very colorful history and beautiful culture if you were into that kind of thing
It’s fascinating! Love learning about it 😊
Can explain your egg question. Eggs have a natural bloom that acts as an outer layer of protection to seal the pores in the shell from outside contamenants. In the states, your eggs are washed as part of the cleaning and packing process which removes the bloom, meaning the pores in the shell are more open to bacteria, and as a result they need to be refrigerated to limit bacteria growth. Here, eggs are not washed and reach shelves with the bloom intact - longer shelf life, but sometimes your egg might have a stray feather or a smudge of chicken poop on the shell.
So interesting! I never thought I would learn so much about eggs 😂 I think Canada also washes their eggs.
It's funny I remember 20 years ago when we lived for a few months in Los Angeles and then Alabama, noticing many of these sorts of things the other way around. Like food is similar but actually so different. I found the orange cheese really bizarre. I loved walking around the supermarket and looking at all the strange food. People thought I was unusual because I baked muffins from scratch.
I remember hearing how much a big house in Alabama cost and it was such a small amount of money compared to New Zealand city prices.
And power points were different I find it interesting the way a light switch might turn on a lamp rather than the central over head light.
I had never lived in an apartment before either because they weren't that common in New Zealand 20 years ago. They are everywhere now but I've still never lived in one in New Zealand. New Zealanders generally expect a backyard.
I loooove hearing about the little differences! Those to me are what make it feel like you’re in another country. Street sign differences, different plants, brands at the grocery store, etc.
Thanks for sharing 😊
Mint sauce is usually used on lamb; it's delicious though growing up it was normally home made not bought off the shelf. NZ does have a Bill of Rights Act, but the government largely ignores it. Laws cannot be struck down for violating the Act.
Some people use it on peas as well.
That's why we've never used it! Most Americans don't even know all the bill of rights.. so....
@@maltnz I put it on my broccoli. I love mint sauce!
@@Becca.Loveless Roast Lamb with mint sauce! It is a Kiwi must have meal. Or even on Lamb chops. There is just something about that combo.
most Kiwis don’t know about their bill of rights either… “rights” are a dirty word in NZ. “Freedom” is the f word. Neither place gives you much freedom…. at least NZ doesn’t give you the illusion as much as I hate the laws in this country.
ok becca, so Mint Sauce traditionally could go with lamb. I also pour a little on my peas or roast potatoes or roast beef. In my upbringing in New Zealand, Mint Sauce goes with a traditional NZ roast dinner.
Almost always served with roast lamb, but I've never seen it on the table with roast beef, or pork. Horseradish sauce with beef, though less common, and always apple sauce with pork.
Yes, it’s from NZ British influences 🍃
Aaahhhhh okay I don’t eat meat, so maybe that’s why I haven’t encountered it!
Mint sauce delicious on new potatoes with butter 😋
@@happylappy2704 Sounds good! When I've got mint growing, I always add a sprig or two to the potatos while cooking. I'll try mint sauce next time I haven't . Mint jelly is good on cold lamb sandwiches, where sauce can make the bread soggy.
I had a bad day today and was in a bad mood. This video just cheered me up. Thank you 😊
From Hamilton, NZ.
Aw! Your comment cheered me up! 😊 thanks for your kind words :)
I'm a kiwi who loves cricket! We watch it all the time. Love your take on conversations between NZers. If it helps we say "hey, how are you?" And then the conversation kind of evolves from there. If it doesn't just ask how their weekend went. Love your videos and we're glad you're having a good time here!
Lol how?? I’ve heard (from Kiwis mostly) that cricket is a little boring 😂 glad you love it though.
And that’s good to have in the back of my mind! I’ve definitely gotten better at having conversations that don’t immediately ask what people do for a living, though sometimes the itch is still there 😅
It's not "maternity leave". It's "paid paternity leave" as it can be transferred from Mum to Dad. Also Dad can have 2 weeks additional, so both parents can have time off when the bubs arrives.
That’s so cool! I still don’t know many details about it since we haven’t had a baby here yet.
"paid parental leave". Paternity would be for fathers only.
Hey Becca, love this video I laughed when you said "mint sauce we don't have it and don't know what it is for" 🤣 It's perfect with lamb but you can also make a great dipping sauce if you mix Greek yoghurt with grated cucumber and a little mint sauce, Yum!
Keep up the fabulous work Becca, lots of love 🥰 Liz and Brian x
Aw, thanks for watching! And we’ll have to try the mint sauce - apparently you Kiwis are quite fond of it 😂
You don't use hand breaks??? I've seen a lot of these sorts of comparison videos, but that one blew my mind! Crazy!
In a manual car, you would use them. But in a standard, we rarely use them, Unless on a hill.
Wonderful video Becca really enjoyed your content. It's nice to hear the differences between the US and NZ. The price of housing is quite high here. I live in Wellington, and we are not far behind Auckland for very high-priced houses.
It’s no fun! Makes the idea of buying your first home here feel hopeless.
Hey Becca: re: eggs. Eggs can be stored safely for quite some time without being in the fridge *BUT* only if they have never been refrigerated! Once an egg goes in the fridge, it needs to stay in the fridge to remain fresh. Soooo, I wonder if the eggs in the USA are transported over quite a lot of distance and, therefore, need to be transported in refrigerated trucks? Here in NZ, the journey from farm to shelf is not so vast and so the eggs don't need to be chilled. Hence, no need to keep them in the fridge.
Does that make sense? : )
US eggs are washed which removes the protective coating and then often pasteurised. This is why they need to be refrigerated
Eggs in the US are washed of the cuticle which protects them from bacteria, mother nature’s natural protective barrier, hence why it is actually a law in the US to refrigerate.
I never knew I’d learn so much about eggs 😂 I love it!
You mentioned some really interesting differences that others haven't mentioned. 👍
That was my goal for this one! Glad I succeeded 😊
If you ever want to do a part 2 here are some ideas:
Drug advertising in the US compared to very little here
Commonality of sedative use in US - Xanax and Valium. Almost no one takes sedatives as a normal part of their life over here.
Use of therapists quite common in US whereas very few use them here.
When you shop or go to restaurants in the US you can’t be sure what the final cost will be because of tips and tax. Everything is advertised with full price here and tips are uncommon.
Very few people have or want guns over here.
No schools have metal detectors at their entrance here.
Indigenous people here are treated with respect and are an important part of our community. As compared to Native Americans.
Online gambling (like poker is legal here). It was outlawed in the US in 2011.
The Kinder Surprise treat for children is illegal in the US and AK47’s are legal. The reverse is the case in NZ.
Prostitution is legal in NZ…. It’s only legal in the US if someone is filming it for distribution to the public (porn).
Most NZer’s travel overseas during their lifetime. Most US citizens don’t.
NZ’s army is tiny compared to the US
Most people in NZ work no more than 40 hours per week compared to longer hours in the US.
NZ has lots of guns. What we don't have is a crazy gun culture.
I totally just copied and pasted all of this right to my notes 😂
Some of these I did know and have mentioned at some point, but some of them are new! So cool!
Unfortunately, you are wrong on quite a few of your differences. Going somewhat in order. There are a lot of therapists in NZ and they are very much used and more are wanted here. There are many articles discussing this very thing.
Shopping with taxes and so forth. Most Americans because it's what you're used to knowing what the costs are going to be so it's not an issue it's only those that are not used to it that get confused just like most things in different countries can confuse until you get used to it.
There are a lot more guns here than most realize and that makes it even more dangerous. And until the last 5 years or so most of the guns you could buy here would not be able to be bought in the states for multitudes of reasons ie too powerful or too many bullets in clips.
The Native American statement truly depends on where you are at in the states and who you talk to.
Prostitution is legal in some areas of the states great example is Nevada where only in the city of Las Vegas is it illegal but in every other area in Nevada it is legal.
While living in NZ most people not only work more than 40 hours a week but also have side hustles and this is extremely common.
I’m a Kiwi who came to California at age 20 in 1984. Now I’m trying to get back, but, ack! Those housing prices… As bad as San Francisco almost. I noticed similar issues but from the opposite perspective. Food here in the US doesn’t make a lot of sense from the Kiwi perspective. After 38 years in CA I still struggle with American food. I mean, waffles and pancakes with maple syrup for breakfast? People, these are deserts with almost zero nutritional value! When an American says he/she wants pie, they don’t mean a meat pie, or bacon and egg pie, or a fish pie. They mean a desert pie, like cherry or apple, and loaded with sugar. Ick! It’s like diabetes on a plate. Chopped liver is something people eat voluntarily. On a final note, New Zealanders do not use butter knives for anything but butter. A butter knife is much smaller than a dinner knife. We eat with dinner knives. (Some people call them “table knives” or “meat knives”).
So different! But that’s what makes traveling to other countries so fun 😊
Great clip.. Love your insights into our(NZ) issues & identities.
Thanks for watching! I love all the little quirks and idiosyncrasies!
Eftpos, is the first introduction of debit cards. It was introduced in NZ before anywhere else in the world because kiwis are relatively good at adapting to change.
Kiwis love their EFTPOS now! 😂
EFT-POS = Electronic Funds Transfer - Point Of Sale. Means you can buy anything using credit, debit or EFT-POS (linked to bank accounts) cards
I think EFTPOS is a payment system developed in the 80s. Hong Kong has a very similar payment system called the EPS (Electronic Payment Service).
Heyo, as a Kiwi, I really love this video. Made me feel really proud. Thanks for this!
Wow that’s high praise! Glad you enjoyed it 🧡
Awesome video on the differences! You've mentioned a lot of different little things that I haven't heard mentioned on comparison videos before. So interesting! 👍
That was my hope! Maybe a year from now I’ll have another little list compiled 😂
Some of your points made us chuckle in this like with the knife 😂 and btw Jacinda is our third female prime minister in NZ 🙂 I (Yen) like noticing the different letter boxes too.. in Dunedin at Baldwin street (the world's steepest street) there's some really great ones. Didn't realise that about beaches in US! That's so crazy 😮 Fun fact, did you know you can't rip our NZ dollar bills? Not easily at least! 😂 They're made super tough but yes it's true.. most people don't use cash so much here anymore. Lots of interesting differences, great video Becca!
I figured a NZ dollar wouldn’t rip! Haven’t wanted to try though 😂 Plus they stay way nicer looking for longer - American bills 🤢
I’m excited to see more fun mailboxes out in the wild! I don’t think it’s quite as common here in Auckland though.
I’ll already thinking of other random differences!
Thanks so much for watching 😊
We actually do have a Constitution, it is just not the same format as the US Constitution. A simple internet search will reveal documents and relative details that define the NZ Constitution.
Kiwi's work to live not live to work.
Oh interesting! Yeah I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t know much about NZ politics yet.
Search the Treaty of Waitangi.
@@meref9973 The Treaty is a totally different document and definitely not the NZ Constitution although it is referenced in relation to the Constitution the Treaty isn't the whole Constitution.
Ive noticed that Americans are fascinated by the nonrefrigerated eggs. In America, eggs are washed before being packaged, this removes a natural protective barrier that prevents bacteria from entering the shell which is porous. That is why they then need to be refrigerated. Eggs have a longer shelf life if they are left in their natural state and kept at room temp.
This is going to sound horribly weird, but I actually love being able to see feathers and stuff on the eggs I buy from the stores here! It makes it feel like I'm actually getting real food 😂
@@Becca.Loveless im from South Africa, planning on emigrating. I keep chicken's at the moment in my backyard and the difference in the eggs here in store, compared to my own is amazing. Super fresh, lasts weeks and the yolks are almost orange because they have such a healthy mixed diet🥰
Re kmart - its how we felt about Wallmart. We just got so excited everytime we were taken there. And Sams club, dnt even get me started *face palm*. Oh being a sahm is such an important job too - ure running a house & ure raising a child to name a few things! Thank you for sharing how you see things, its awesome.
Thanks so much! And I love going to stores in other countries - it’s one of the best ways to get a feel of a place, I feel!
As an expat dfwatching your video for the first time, I was tickled to see that some things I remember from growing up are still there. Hearing the Tui call in the bush is something I miss. Glad to see that Western Springs and the Domain and Cornwall Park are still open. They were where my cash strapped Mother took us on Saturdays and holidays for great cheap days out. EFTPOS is another word for paywave. It stands for Electronic Funds Transfer Point of Sale, and is the main way of paying for everything at the stores. Another thing is that Rent and other bills can be paid by direct debit weekly or monthly without you having to remember.
The parks in NZ are incredible! It’s one of my favorite things about living here. The Tui are such a unique sounding bird - you can’t get anything quite like it! It’s so shocking to hear for the first time. Glad our video could bring back some memories 😊
Be proud to be a stay-at-home mum! You're raising the next generation. I offer to swap with my wife all the time but she's not keen 😒
It’s a pretty great job! I really love being able to stay at home with him 😊
liked that you have gone to the effort of making this clip, thank you, it was very interesting.
Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Enjoy watching this video with the comparison of the two countries, glad I came across your channel and have subscribed, trust that you enjoyed New Zealand so far, stay safe and stay blessed ❤️🙏🏽
We love it so much here! We feel incredible lucky to be able to live here and enjoy all the beauty 🧡
Good video, Kmart is also in Australia with the same logo lol,
So funny to me! I remember immediately calling my mom up the first time I encountered Kmart here 😂
Hi Becca, I have been loving watching your videos!
I'm from Whangarei in NZ and I'm 18, just thought I would mention that while rugby is popular in NZ I don't think it is a main topic of conversation for most people. For example I haven't ever been asked my favourite team, my friends and I don't know the rules, have never talked about or even watched a game, even some of our teachers at school couldn't explain the rules to us...eek! Maybe it just depends on who you hangout with and talk to. While I do know the names of some members of the All Blacks I should probably try to get more into rugby. Right now I'm with you, I don't even know what NFL stands for...I'll go google it now :)
You’re right - I think I may have overgeneralized on that one a bit!
You pronounced Kia Ora perfectly. Well done 👍
Thanks! I’ve just picked it up from how everyone else says it 😊
Becca, you clearly have never driven a manual car with a stick shift. When you park, you put your gears in neutral but this has no braking effect. You must therefore engage the handbrake to prevent the car rolling forwards or backwards. (Parking brake is an inadequate term as you also use the handbrake when driving, for example, when starting on a hill.)
Ah... is that how it works. Your knowledge and explanation of how a handbrake works on a hill is second to none. Hopefully becca heeds your warning a never drives a manual.
@@edoj7860 Thank you for your magnanimous compliment. I'm sure that Becca has no need to heed my warning as, like the vast majority of Americans, she has never or ever will drive a car with manual transmission. I am aware that most cars in NZ are automatics, not yet the case in the UK. Most American visitors stick with automatics and most, though not all, drive on the left of the road. (See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Harry_Dunn?wprov=sfla1)
I actually have driven my sister’s manual many times! And you’re right, we do use the handbrake with that. It’s been so long since I’ve driven it that I kind of forgot all about that 😂 also it’s so rare for people to drive manuals in the US.
@@Becca.Loveless Your sister is, indeed, a rarity. Does she own a classic car or is she just a bit eccentric?
Parking in neutral, what???
So nice to see you at the op shop today at Glen Innes 😂 What a small world!!!
So crazy!!! What a random place to meet 😂 also you’re the very first person that’s ever recognized me out and about!
Sorry if this has been said, but NZ does have a constitution but it’s not one page long it’s a big book and we don’t have issue updating it when needed.
I have learned a bit more about it since! Interesting to learn 😊
@@Becca.Loveless honestly I don’t think a lot of NZers know we have one 😂
We also stand behind the Black Ferns.
Women's Rugby team.
Wow, I’ve actually never even heard of them! That’s kind of crazy..
The tax is PAYE pay as you earn. Your employer withholds your tax, student loan & kiwisaver payments and pays them to the government each month on your behalf. You just need to make sure you are on the correct rate.
Good to know! I think my husband does this 😅
Really enjoyed your video thank you for sharing, seing how it is outside of new zealand lol very interesting..
Oh wow! Being a stay at home mother is a full time job itself you are amazing 😁
It’s a lot of work, but most of the industrial world doesn’t think so 😂 I love it though. And thanks so much for watching!!
I’ve not quite clicked before, but this vid made me realise that British Commonwealth countries have 70 years of female monarchy that is just… taken for granted…. And so my respect for this institution -usually about ‘meh’ - has just gone up 5 pts❤️ Kia ora for that
Glad to make you feel a bit better about NZ!
A British and Australian thing is having mushy peas (you can get these canned or make them yourself) with mint sauce sprinkled on top, with a meat pie or with fish and chips. The vinegar in the mint sauce compensates for the starchiness of the peas. Note: served hot, not cold.
I’ve had mushy peas once when I traveled in London! I really liked them! But we didn’t have them with mint sauce there. I’ll have to try it out sometime!
The plastic click on garden hose connector was invented by an English company called Hozelock in 1959 and has become the generic hose connection in plastic and metal design worldwide
So nice!! It’s surprising how much of a difference it makes 😂
You must go to watch the All blacks game when is a season. But well done with all your insides of our amazing country.
We’re planning on it! And thanks for sharing your amazing country with us outsiders 😊
@@Becca.Loveless you are us.
Kmart used to be even bigger and more widespread here in New Zealand, but there was a big blow out here at about the same time as the US, with stores disappearing all over the place. Most people just assumed it'd gone entirely until some stores started popping back up again. The rumour I heard was that it was Australia that had kept them alive and from where they'd seeded back into New Zealand, but that could just be Warehouse propaganda.
I suspect that the relative prevalence of roundabouts in Utah probably has something to do with the fact that around half of the civil engineers have probably been on Mormon missions abroad, and will have witnessed firsthand the superiority and efficacy of roundabouts in Europe and Commonwealth countries. Tbh, I expect Utah probably has a whole bunch of peculiarities and innovations that were brought back by Mormon missionaries and which are otherwise relatively uncommon in the US.
Like many things in New Zealand, the prevalence of public playgrounds is a result of ACC. Local councils don't have to worry about getting sued just because some parent wasn't watching their child enough to stop them from doing something dangerous, so councils can build playgrounds all over the place (not just in the more affluent areas) because they don't need to pay inordinate sums of money to "playground construction firms" who produce over-sanitised playgrounds with cushioned mats everywhere and use an array of dazzling colours that disguise how all the fun has been removed.
With EFTPOS, the funds are transferred from your account immediately and deposited to the merchant that evening, much like how an ordinary money transfer works. Morever, the transaction doesn't cost the merchant anything beyond a flat monthly fee that they pay for having EFTPOS. Whereas debit is basically using the infrastructure of credit cards to accomplish the same thing albeit with your own money rather than credit money (which is why you can use them to make online 'credit card' purchases), so it often takes a couple of days or so for the transaction to clear and the provider charges an unnecessarily large commission. Paywave uses a card's debit function and ends up costing merchants tons of money in commission fees (at one point they were actually gouging businesses for 8%), which is why some merchants don't have paywave enabled, because the cost is often too difficult for them to absorb if their business runs on slim profit margins.
I love me some gossip, so thanks for sharing about Kmart! I find it fascinating - it’s like a moth vine plant 😂
Utah does have a lot of really weird things, so your theory is probably right! I think the US also uses Utah as a pilot for a lot of new designs, so there are some truly unique traffic flows there.
And that’s a cool thought about playgrounds! I never realized until I become a mom, but playgrounds are soooooo important. I especially realized after the lockdowns and we weren’t able to go.
I wouldn't attach to much credence to the comment here that children's playgrounds are the result of ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation) that removed the right of citizens to sue each other in court to determine causation and who needs to pay. ACC compensates for all kinds of Injuries real or imagine as hurt feelings also seem to qualify or a convincing legal argument presented.
Court action could be long winded and expensive.
Being raised in the 1950s and early 1960s - several decades before ACC was introduced in April 1974, children's playgrounds were, or seemed to be, in every one of our cities suburbs. The apparatus was painted dark green, owned, run and maintained by the local city or town council.
@@brucegibbins3792 If it weren't for ACC, those playgrounds would have eventually been sued out of existence, which is what happened for many in the US. Over there, liabilities for local councils have meant that designing, constructing, and insuring playgrounds are an expensive business, so they're often harder to find in less affluent areas. My comment was not regarding the instigation of playgrounds in this country-there was indeed no post-ACC playground boom-but rather, the removal of liabilities allowed them to persist unlitigated and to remain adventurous in design.
You can do your own tax return, tax rebate and directly communicate with the Inland Revenue in New Zealand.
Wild! I don’t pay any attention when it comes to our taxes..
@@Becca.Loveless If you are self employed or own a business or start getting into the fun of investments and such, you start having to worry about taxes. If you're just an employee living off your wages/salary? The business you work for handles your income taxes in their accounting department. Basically, your taxes come prepaid (though you Do have to file a bit of paperwork near the begining so that you're being charged based on the correct tax bracket, because if you don't it defaults to the highest one, to my recollection). Well, income tax, anyway.
GST (sales tax, essentially) comes baked into the sticker price... usually. Large, expensive items (fancy furniture, cars, houses, etc.) will often not include the GST in the price, but they have to Specifically Declare That on the price tag and in the advertising.
And then, of course, there's the rates, a local land value tax (if you're renting then your rent will cover this, usually). This pays for your water and various local government services, generally. The process on this one's pretty simple: The land value is assessed every few years, and every few months the property owner will get a bill in the mail (or possibly by e-mail these days) based on the assessed value.
All pretty painless, really.
I got to stay at home with my kids preschool too. Savour it and enjoy it. That time goes so fast …
I am! I really love my time with him and already get sad thinking of him not cuddling with me anymore.
@@Becca.Loveless kiwi baby time lol? 🌟
Becca. Love your videos. I can't believe it's been a year already. I remember watching your journey from the very beginning. What sets you guys apart from other creators for me is how much more down to earth and real your experiences have been. Like really perfect real experiences that the average person will experience when moving to new zealand. I really hope to get there as soon as possible.
I have something to ask. Is there a way I could private message you about something quite specific as it will help me a ton in my preparations.
Thank you! It has been an adventure. I got your email 😊
@@Becca.Loveless awesome. Hope you guys have a great week
Jenny Shipley 1997-9, Helen Clark 1999-2008, Jacinda Ardern 2017- present. Mint sauce is good on quiche and fish and chips as well, it's basically a little sugar dissolved in boiling water, malt vinegar and chopped mint. You is awesome. Hi family. No-one is their family or job roles, they're part of you but not the whole of what makes you cool and human.
That’s something I’ve had to rewire my brain to since moving here! It’s so much healthier to think that way and makes everyone a bit happier, I think 😊
@@Becca.Loveless Not to mention that we have 3 ladies Governor General that I know of in NZ. The Governor General is an honorary representative of the Queen of England since we are still part of the Commonwealth.
If the PAYE taxed owed is a small amount the IRD zero's it, any refunds are made into your bank account.
The Tax returns are usually completed by June or sooner?
I had a nice surprise deposit last year.
That’s so nice! Excited to go through the tax season this year to understand it a little more.
Hi, if you have a business where there are a lot of costs, for the business, how do they do it? Do you have a different system?
@@pixelgraphica =expert Tax accountant,
@@gregnz1 Got it, Thanks 👍😊
Good practice to use your hand brake when parking even if it's not a step hill there just a little piece of metal in the gear box called an pawl not very strong and costs alot to replace 😁
You’re right! Just a habit I haven’t developed yet.
Wait till June I suggest an all blacks spring boks encounter
We really need to sort ourselves out and get to a game!
@@Becca.Loveless yeah pick a game with either sth African or Aussie oposition. I also suggest you take a rugby enthusiast like me with you to help you understand the rules
we still have kmart in NY
No way! I haven’t seen any in the US since like the 2000s 😂
We have the New Zealand bill of rights Act 1990, similar to a constitution I guess. An act of parliament that will be amended when or if it becomes outdated.
So cool to learn about other countries politics!
Eftpos refers to paying straight from your bank account and being able to withdraw money from your bank account from the shop you are in - you can do eftpos from your big grocery stores and withdraw from your bank account without needing to go to an ATM
Ok so its the same as what we call debit.
EFTPOS = “Electronic Funds Transfer at Point Of Sale.”
You do use eftpos similar to a debit card. The difference is that eftpos is a NZ owned and run system and has lower fees for retailers. Debit and credit cards are managed by international companies like Mastercard and visa and local banks use their system. The fees are higher for retailers and the profit goes to the large company. You usually can’t use an eftpos card internationally but you can use a debit Mastercard or visa. Eftpos terminals in shops now usually also accept debit cards, often visa credit cards and charge cards like Amex. A bit like the difference between trademe and eBay 😀
"Tasty cheese" is just aged cheddar. "Vintage cheese" is very aged cheddar, and "Mild cheese" is a young cheddar. I've lived here most of my life and I'm not sure why it's this way; I suspect it was originally a branding thing.
Such strange names!! But I love it. Tasty cheese is increddddible!
I love to snack on pieces of tasty cheese sandwiched between slices of of crispy apple. Yum!
Cricket is a better version of Baseball, the batter can hit it whereever he wants and the bowler can bowl it where they want. I would reccommend watching t20 to get an idea of the rules then venture into ODI's and test matches. Test matches are the most casual and it would be a good family outing for you, plenty of drinks, music, sun and action.
Cricket is not better than baseball lol.
@@mrtnite9780 I guess that's why Baseball is a more popular sport lol....
That does sound like a beautiful day! Especially if we went with some friends that could maybe tell us what was going on every once in a while 😂
@@davidm1277 Depends which country you go to. Both are super popular in some places, moderately common in others, and utterly unheard of in yet more.
As for cricket being better than baseball or not, it depends on what you want out of it, really.
Keep in mind that the orignal point of cricket was basically to keep soldiers and officers occupied (and entertain spectating dignitaries) when they had nothing better to do in garrison, so the fact that a 'full' game takes multiple days was generally seen as a Positive thing.
Naturally, formats of a more practical length have become common in more recent times.
EFTPOS = Electronic Funds Transfer at Point of Sale
Not an easy thing to say!
I love your channel :)
But please water that Monstera!!
Haha we just rescued it from the side of the road! We actually cut off a few dead leaves and are hoping to bring it back to life 😬 so glad someone mentioned it though 😂
@@Becca.Loveless chunky soil, (mostly orchid bark, perlite/pumice, only tiny amount of potting soil if any) and let it get fairly much completely dry between waterings and she'll be great:)
Do you mean it was growing off the side of the road or that someone was throwing it away? I always love it how tropical plants can do the outside thing up north it wouldn't survive winter down here sadly
It was just on the berm, not the prettiest thing, it was leaning over, so we repotted it, hopefully it revives.
Stay at home mum is a privilege and the most necessary, endorsed "job" here in NZ. We want to nurture beautiful stress free people. Stay at home mums are jewels.
Here in NZ, a job does not define you.
Wish it was enough of a job I could get a visa here and stay 😅
about 4 litres to a gallon so just times price by 4 to get gallon price
It hurts too much to do that 😂
Australia has KMart too.
Yeah I think they’re from there!
Hey Becca. I enjoy your videos and also Kiwiamericans with Tara.
Under the former Helen Clark government, the most powerful positions
were all held by women.
Governor General
Prime Minister
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Chief Justice.
Under Jacinda Ardern, the tradition continues with,
Cindy Kiro Governor General
Chief Justice Helen Winkelmann
And oh you can add the Queen as Head of State.
That really is so incredible! Nothing like that has ever even come close to happening in the US.
Hi from Christchurch City , our supermarkets look alot more stocked in Christchurch lol, so true on the fruit trees, same here in Christchurch 🇳🇿🇳🇿💯☀️
Well maybe we’ll just have to move down there! Got any room for us?
@@Becca.Loveless hahaha always welcome 🤙 🤟
the reason KMART still in NZ was in the 1970 a company in australia brogh the rights to own and operate KMART in australia and NZ and they did a better job the the real KMART of USA
A much better job! I think everyone was glad to see Kmart go in the states 😂
I remember when I was a kid, and used to watch Sesame Street on TV, occasionally one of the characters would go to Mr Hooper's store to buy a carton of milk. I could never understand how milk could be in a carton, as back then a carton was just a cardboard box to us here. Milk just came in glass bottles for years. Of course, now so many liquid products are in cartons, but it just seemed like only in America did milk come in a carton. Anyway, getting back to your video, I actually couldn't care less about rugby, I used to watch the cricket on TV, but that was when cricket players were worth watching, I'm afraid it's just not cricket anymore :)
I wish we still used glass! So much healthier all around, I feel.
And I’m not a huge sports person! But I’m willing to give both a chance 😊 cricket has to wow me in the first half hour though 😂
@@Becca.Loveless Ha ha!, Sorry, you wont be wowed in the first half hour, probably not in the next half hour either, but give it a go, at least you will have tried it.
Wrong. There is a constitution here. It is partly written and partly unwritten. We do have the Bill of Rights Act 1688 (from UK), the Magna Carta, etc but a large part of our political constitution is present by of of convention. We also have the NZ Bill of Rights Act 1990.
Right. Good to know!
Wellington library is one of 120 buildings in the NZ capital that have dangerous hollow core concrete floors, and NZ engineers say the floors could pancake in a strong earthquake.
That’s good to know!
@@Becca.Loveless
The hollow core floors in the Wellington NZ statistics building partially collapse during the 2016 Kaikora earthquake... lucky building was empty, no deaths.
The reason eggs have to be refrigerated here in Canada because it’s law that eggs need to be washed, when washed the protective layer comes off. We don’t put eggs in the fridge in the Caribbean also, unless personal choice. I would love to visit NZ. Ps Canada
Ah! So Canada is the same as the US! I was starting to think we were the only crazy ones 😂
4.5 litres to an imperial gallon 3. 5 litres to an us g as llon. Similarly 1 imperial mile is 1684 metres an American Mike is 1500 m
I will remember none of this 😂
@@Becca.Loveless yeah their has to be a way of saving/ highlighting comments. It would be an extraordinarily useful function.
Awesome video!
Thank you! And thanks for watching 😊
It's true that asking about someone's job is far from the first thing we usually talk about with people we've just met... I hadn't thought about it, but I would almost find it a bit rude if that was the first thing someone asked me. I would feel like they were only interested in how much money I make or something. I would know the general area or profession my friends work in but not their specific job titles.
That’s so interesting! It’s still my knee jerk reaction to ask that when I’m getting to know someone new, but I’m trying to change that!
The butter knife is used solely for butter, there's a bread knife and dinner knife
NZ has had 3 female prime ministers 3 female Governor Generals, was the first country to give women the vot
However our country is based on a treaty between some of the Maori chiefs and English but was never honored so you will hear alot of contention at times.
So interesting to learn about the history of politics!
Well, 'first country to give women the vote' thing is a bit debatable, because NZ wasn't an independent country at the time, and another independent country (I forget which) gave women the vote before NZ gained it's independence, so...
@@laurencefraser obviously you know NZ history.
I don't think there's any escaping the IRS - I might be wrong, but I've heard US citizens have to file a tax return no matter where you live and earn. I don't think you have to pay double tax though!
Yeah we still have to file our taxes, but thankfully we don't make enough that we'd have to pay.
We do actually have a constitution, but it is not in a single document and it is not double entrenched like in the US. Funny about the eggs! I've only visited San Diego and San Francisco, but I certainly noticed differences, especially with the sugar and fat content in US food and the huge portion sizes. It's a shame to hear that people are choosing to create places solely based on appearance and not to use land productively and for the benefit of the community - we're seeing a gradual shift away from productive gardens in NZ too as developers squash in as many houses as they can on a site Prague has an area on a hill above the city that is full of fruit trees. It's a beautiful place to lie in the shade of the trees and look out at the city below. Certainly, it's not manicured, but it's natural appearance is part of its charm. It would be great to see these sorts of spaces in other world cities too. In the US, I did notice a big emphasis on shopping and the need to buy supplements and all sorts of stuff, especially insurance (based on the TV ads). I guess shopping helps a capitalist economy, but wow, so much stuff!! The lack of footpaths and cyclists and the oversized vehicles were also surprising. It seemed as though the town planners for some parts of San Diego never envisaged that someone might want to walk somewhere instead of drive. I was also surprised at the sexism. We have sexism in NZ too (of course), but it's slightly different here as I don't think the appearance of an NZ women is considered to be as much a part of her 'value' as it seems to be in the US. It also seemed that a woman's value in the US was somehow connected with being a wife. I may be wrong, but I got this feeling quite atrongly. I think we're also more environmentally responsible in NZ as we don't serve restaurant or cafe or motel food with plastic plates, cutlery and cups, and for those of us with gardens I think many try to compost where possible. I came home from the US feeling that the world's environment was doomed as a result of the incredible consumerism and fuel consumption in the US. Also in NZ, we try to keep our natural attractions as natural as possible without highways, hotels and flashing signs ruining the landscape and serenity (but rich US developers are trying to change that in some places). Having said that, we could do a lot better in NZ when it comes to caring for the environment. You'll struggle to find public recycling bins in most NZ town and city centres and since the govt stopped NZ coal mining (in favour of the environment), we're know importing poor quality, dirtier coal from Indonesia. In favour of the US, the US offered far cheaper food, more organic food options (and better quality organic food), has a much cheaper cost of living and higher salaries in my field at least (about 3x higher), offers a wider range for consumers, has cheaper travel, and has better access to many technologies and plant varieties. The Americans we met were more polite than the typical NZer and were willing to engage in conversation. Americans also seem more engaged and generous when it comes to volunteering and giving to charities. It also seemed that the US was more dog friendly than NZ as I saw dogs in shops and on public transport. In addition, I think the US might teach a broader range of subjects in schools and there are plenty of choices available for higher education. Although I wouldn't like to live in a big American city, I could easily live in the USA. It offers many opportunities and a great lifestyle. Furthermore, the scenery of the countryside around San Diego and San Francisco is amazing!! Like anywhere, there a differences (some good and some not so good), but I think both countries have a lot to offer.
Yes so many things, and you'd expect that from different countries. Thank you for writing so much!
Electronic banking and payments are so prevalent now that last year the Reserve Bank was seriously looking into the possibility of getting rid of physical money, just like banks have got rid of personal cheques. I was on one of the focus groups they had to assess what the public thought of the idea.
Whoa! That’s actually a very cool idea. Did it not go through? I love the idea of getting rid of cash, but I also haven’t spent any time thinking of any negative impacts.
@@Becca.Loveless I haven't heard anything since then. I use electronic money all the time but I spoke strongly against eliminating cash it because electronic currency relies on electricity and Internet, and I know what a large earthquake can do to those!
Getting rid of cash is a bad idea because it means the government - big brother- can track where you go to spend money. We would lose even more privacy.
we do have the rights to freedom bill here in NZ
Oh cool!
So you have been here year...time flies! Have I missed the episode of your husband's French Horn solo? I seem to remember that you said he would think about it . When will the thinking reach a conclusion?
COVID made that idea slightly less feasible. But we shall reassess where we could put something like that.
Parking break? What? Im from the south and we have always called it a Hand Break down here. Theres a huge difference between the South and North Island too. It weirds me out sometimes.
Parking brake, hand brake, emergency brake - same thing to me 😂
Britain, as also adopted in NZ, doesn't require a constitution because every citizen may do as they wish providing there is no law to forbid it. We do, however, have a Bill of Rights dating back to 1689 that laid down the powers of the monarch and their relationship to Parliament. These built upon the Magna Carta, signed by King John in 1215. As an example, in the US you can be fined for walking in the road because this right was not included in the Constitution. In the UK, you are free to walk upon the King's Highway, with a couple of exceptions enshrined in law, eg. motorways.
Crazy! I love how much I learn from everyone on here 😊 I didn’t know there was a bill of rights here at all!
Here's a little response to the your cute little video:
My husband bought a drip coffee pot in NZ! It's those little things to help with being homesick!
Another thing with women's rights is that Kate Sheppard was the pioneer is women's suffrage! We visited her home in Christchurch and have a quick video of that! There was Helen Clark too before the current PM. We've had women governors for several states, and sometimes I view NZ as a US state for comparison!
And I've seen microwave mailboxes! They're so cute! One thing I miss about US mailboxes though is you can put your outgoing mail and put the flag up. I don't think that's a thing in NZ.
Parental leave - US depends on the company and how they pay, but the FMLA requires 12 weeks and they're required to secure your role. NZ you get paid but not in full not by the company but by the government the first 26 weeks, but your role can be secured for up to a year!
Ahh, Auckland has so many more cool parks and services that little towns don't really have.
Taxes - In NZ, you log in to IRD and it pretty much shows if you owe or if they owe you and you click a button to pay or request the refund. US is the only country that requires expats to file taxes even if they don't have an income!
The mailbox flag is a thing in rural areas.
@@urizen7613 Cities too!
@@TheAbbottAbode Cool, I didn't know that.
So much good info!! Yeah I’ve heard that about taxes - it’s the worst!
There’s so much that we’ve learned in a year, but at the same time there’s still so much more to learn! Nothing like learning by doing! Makes me excited to do our taxes here and have a baby here and put my kid in school so I can more fully understand these processes.
We used to holiday in the US every year until Covid hit. We where in New York when it did hit and had to scurry home. Mainly have bought bread in upper west side and do not get it. Did not find any that we liked. Either too sweet or just like cardboard. Orange cheese for me is horrible. Another thing we where caught out with was free things like free breakfast included with your hotel room or free shuttle. We would go down for breakfast and forget to take cash for tipping or getting on the free shuttle and not realising you are supposed to tip the driver. I do get the difference in wages but it takes a little getting used to.
That’s crazy! We were in New York at the same time! Billy was in the city the day before everything really shut down.
And I wouldn’t tip for either of those things 😂 the only things (off the top of my head) I would tip for are sit-down restaurants and hair salons. And pizza delivery people.
We did not believe it was happening until it happened😂 we live in Gold Coast Australia and family was telling us to get home. It took shut down before we got our act together. We where supposed to go to San Francisco for five days but they had already closed. Nine hours on the phone and luckily we left the next day which was the 17th March. Miss our holidays in US. Hopefully will be back early next year love bring in NYC in winter.
I love your take on moving to New Zealand. I am Christchurch born and miss going back there.
I have been calling it a handbrake.
It is a good name! I think that’s what most people call it here.
I love New Zealand~
Me too!
Drip filter coffee was the norm untill the early 90s
Glad it changed!
@@Becca.Loveless you and me both I'm an absolute coffee adict
Love the content sis keep it up! Since you're in Auckland find out more about us polys lol
I want to! What recommendations would you give for a place to start?
@@Becca.Loveless use the internet for quick and basic intros😃 and then visit places like churches and marae
I think that you could do a bit more research on the subjects you want to talk about. This would remove the constant qualifications that, you haven't done research. These are observations made that just trail off at the end without a definitive concluding statement.
Confidence and competence are the go to resources to acquire.
Clearly a kind and gentle young woman so hard to find these days.
I’m just here to share my observations! That’s what I enjoy doing 😊
If you had never encountered sand flies in the US it's because you just weren't in the right place. Where I grew up they were a fact of life. My favorite knickname for them was "Parana Gnats." No bigger than a gnat with seemingly 3" teeth and they fly around in very large 'schools'.
Avon Skin so Soft is the only thing that I know that repels them.
My rugby club (yes, we have them here too) always drew some looks when going to a bar after practice. Twenty or so rough looking guys entering the bar accompanied by the sweet scent of a 'female" skin product was something unexpected.
You're wrong about rugby not being in the US. Hell, it's actually pretty big in Utah. I believe that Brigham Young has won the colligate notional championship a few times and There is a professional team in Salt Lake.
I know it exists in the states. It never seemed very big to me. Ask anyone in Utah about football and they can tell you something about a team they know about. Ask about rugby and maybe half could tell you something. And where I’m from in Texas I had never heard of it. And I’m glad I never encountered sand flies! They sound terrible!
@@Becca.Loveless Texas has 3 professional teams.
Oh, I know very well how blind Americans are to rugby. I've been an American rugger for over 50 years.
I just wanted you to know that it is here and has been here for a while. The USA even won the only two Olympic Gold medals given out for Rugby 15s but that was in the 1920s.
Hell, I've even heard that there is Cricket being played here too but I've not seen it because I couldn't care less.
If you'd like your son to go to college here have him play rugby. Even if he's a middling level player in NZ he could easily get a full ride scholarship at a top level school here.
One American gallon is 3.5 litres one imperial gallon is 4.5 litres
I can know this in one part of my brain, but it’s useless to the rest 😂
@@Becca.Loveless well to put it context, currently petrol on average is 4.00 dollars us. In NZ the average would be about 8.00 us
That what i like so many fruits just right outside .
I didn’t even list half of them!
I didn't hear u mention the amount of holidays we get per year as apposed to US
Its very interesting how many there are here, and you get the whole week end off before.
Eggs aren’t washed in NZ. Some people refrigerate their eggs anyway but the protective layer on the shell stays intact so there’s no real food safety risk if they’re not refrigerated.
American farms wash eggs to strip the cuticle, or outer protective layer, which prevents contamination outside the shell. Without the cuticle, eggs must be refrigerated to combat bacterial infection from inside.
So crazy how different the food systems are here vs there!
Electric funds transfer at point of sale EFTPOS
I know this now! Love it :)
4 litres in a US gallon, easy (3.78 actually but close enough)
Ya, for some reason I never do that conversion in my head. Maybe I avoid thinking about it because then we are paying 4 times as much for petrol than we would be paying in the states. 😭 (at least the conversion helps)
Our eggs are more yellow or orange yolked.
We have more grainy bread, not so much sour dough bread.
We have our treaty which is our hangup
A bear wont get you here
You get mosquitoes though and ticks that give you lymes disease
If a person knows your job it's no big deal.
Our cheques were only just fazed out
Rugby I'd played in the US. The Eagles are your national team
Everyone makes fun of American bread 😂 I never really bought it - I almost always made my own.
And I never saw a rugby game in the US! It’s definitely not as popular as other sports.
@@Becca.Loveless their are teams in Hawaii, California, Utah and Colorado where there is a team called the Flamingos and yes their uniforms are pink. Actually America are the holders of the Olympic Gold medal for Rugby which was last played back when the modern Olympics began.
@@Becca.Loveless good on you for making your own bread. NZ white bread hot to be very much like American white bread mainly bcuz of advertising and overseas buy outs. Vogels doesn't even belong to Vogels anymore,so we are lucky i the original reciepes are used. TV, movies, travel.pandemics, take overs, brings to our shores different ways. If you know how to cook and garden you can make uou our own.
@@Becca.Loveless BYU had a team
Do you use a Knork ? (fork with a slightly sharpened edge)
Sorry ti hear about the Covid.
No, we just use a regular fork, and cut with the edge of it. We are thankfully done with of 10 day Isolation.
Your experience is like a lot of people I know that have visited NZ, most of the differences seem to be positive. The Feijoa season will soon be upon us, don't know if you've had them but when it starts there are always buckets full going free around our way.
We have a Feijoa tree in our front yard! I can't wait for a smoothie!