The woman who invited you in to her home is my mum. She could have talked a lot longer about her achievements, she’s such a hard worker and has accomplished a lot in her life. She’s also a great mother and I look up to her a lot.
Can u invite me poor dude from south auckland for a bbq 😂😂 been here never been to any other rich or other nationality house ever haha too shy to go to other peoples house and if i got a chance im standing outside haha
I lived downstairs from that lady in 2012 when they started building their house. Good people and the area is down to earth for the amount of wealth, tbh.
As a kiwi (islander from South Auckland) this video inspired me.... It's so much better at the top! Compared to poverty and struggle. I hope other people get that same message.
I went from priviledged and secure in central to Papavegas then moved to the South Island and ended up with Imposter Syndrome in West Melton and just moved further out in Canterbury. Ego is poor and rich, real wealth is happiness.
Money isn't everything. Yes it makes life easier, but as long as you have your trust in the Lord and have your family around you and good friends for support, you will do ok 😊
I worked in Herne Bay when I was a student. I worked at the after school care program at Bayfield Primary so I got to meet a lot of these parents … they were all so lovely and easy going. I’m a Polynesian from West Auckland and they never once made feel like I was out of place. My grandmothers house was only a few minutes away in Grey Lynn so I was familiar with the area and have seen the gentrification over the decades but it’s nice to know the people are good people.
@@bobanyfingelf no sorry, I’m Tokelauan. Sounds like they did well for themselves though. I worked there many moons ago. Unfortunately didn’t meet any Polynesian families there.
@@reactor-k3j Australia is far more boring. In NZ, you can drive 3 hours in any direction and there's heaps to do. In Australia it's not like that. Yes there is nature but it's dead.
I live 10 houses away from the first lady who let you in to her house. All of the neighbours I have met are very nice, down to earth people and love to stop and chat. Herne Bay is a great community that looks out for each other in my opinion.
Left NZ 2 months ago for a new chapter with my wife in the Philippines. NZ being too expensive especially for the working middle class is the sole reason of our move. You pretty much have to decide between having a family or a house. One full time worker is not enough to sustain a comfortable lifestyle.
@ hello! I have been fortunate to keep my job based in NZ where I manage the company’s internet based sales. Otherwise we probably wouldn’t have moved. We are however returning temporarily to NZ as we will have a 2nd child. NZ has great family benefits worth taking advantage of financially. We will return at a later time when we have our own income stream focused on NZ imports to sell here
My grandparents lived in Herne Bay. The residents didn't want Māori there. Sir Dove Meyer Robinson, who was mayor at the time re-named the street after my nan Amiria.
What a crock! So sick of the victim narrative!! Māoris are the biggest wingers, always the victim narrative when they’ve had it better than every other nationality on the planet and they still winge!!
Thats so cool! Do you know anything more about Marissas business workshops? or how to get in touch with her. she seems like such a vibe :) id love to learn from her!
Such a relaxed, informative and inspiring documentary. Enjoyed every minute of it and the two gracious humans who not only opened up their beautiful settings, they opened up their hearts so humbly and authentically.
This is actually a great insight into how normal and misunderstood “Rich” people are in New Zealand. Everyone thinks they’re stuck up assholes who are detached from the reality of everyday life. They’re actually just pretty normal people with high standards who work hard to get ahead.
@@dillathekilla3110I agree! I was bullied at a private school in Auckland and while I’m super grateful for the education there, the students and bullying was not a fun time at all
@@wally07 I never said that at all! I also went to a public school before that and was bullied there too lol. I’m just saying that private schools aren’t all sunshine and roses as some people think they are.
I've never ever been to Herne Bay and I'm born and bred in New Zealand. My first time i went to Auckland i was in my late 20s and the first place i went to was Otara. And i cried and i was scared . I didnt realise it was like that
Watching this video while I live in a 4m x 4m cabin that I spend $250NZD to live in with shared facilities. Here I am looking around at my little box and it must be nice to have a proper house with a nice community.
It's like that everywhere. In USA no one can buy a house. Rent for 1 bedroom apartment is $1400 minimum. And that's in a mediocre city. Minimum wage is 7.25 an hour with no paid time off or sick days required by law.
If you're saying that it is more expensive to live in New Zealand than Britain, that doesn't bother me at all. Britain is a cold gloomy dump with a ton more problems than New Zealand. So the trade off is fair.
@@lukewilson5941there are probably more events and entertainment on a single London street at any given time than there is in the whole of New Zealand. NZ is a big retirement village.
Theres hidden gems all around NZ that you need to see bro. There’s a little spot somewhere on the way towards Maraetai where about 4 years ago I met this “PROPER RICH” old man, I worked with my dad on his internet and he had like a proper old school mansion like in the movies with the pillars, palm trees, garden and statues but you can’t see anything until you drive into his property because everything is covered up from the outside from the tall hedges. he was cleaning his car collection (he said he cleans it every week btw) and they weren’t normal cars, they were like 1920-1940ish Rolls Royce’s, he had like 12. No joke he also had a tank sitting in his front lawn. His mansion literally looks like a scene from the TV series Bridgeton.
Literally laughed out loud when you consider Aucklanders the nicest. That’s probably why whenever I fly to Aussie I feel everyone there is a lot ruder than NZ
Try Pukekohe area in Auckland. I've seen some massive constructions happening around that area and its would be super interesting if you could make a video with the locals out there
What?! There's no property tax in New Zealand? Really? I'm pretty amazed that these million dollar home owners would let strangers into their homes that easily. In this day and age it is nearly impossible to do in the USA.
And to think my parents (dad kiwi and mum Samoan) owned their first home freehold in Herne Bay in the early 70s … and then moved to the suburbs for safety reasons. No joke. You’ll often find that Auckland’s inner suburbs during the 70s/80s as case examples for white flight leading to gentrification
A poor place in Dorkland is a rich place in another town somewhere in NZ. I went from Papakura to West Melton. A dump to a mansion. There's something seriously wrong in NZ. Also brings back memories of when I use to deliver Pizza's to those houses. Generous tippers 😂
I grew in up around greylynn and herne bay areas going to school there and as a kid roaming the streets going to friends houses, it predominantly Pacifica abd Polynesian roots but still felt community. Here bay has always been beautiful villas and bungalows, interesting to see its now mist expensive neighborhood.
That 50 million dollar home is not actually the most expensive we do have some houses worth over 200million and some of our farms are worth billions. Some big houses are in coatsville. Etc where most famous people live!
after watching this it really shocks me that my best friends family of 4 owns 2 houses in herne bay worth 10-20 million each and she's so humble. like once i asked how much her parents made and she said enough to put money on the table
Bro it's a good day when Jamie uploads also come over to mount wellington Auckland NZ there is some crime and adventure waiting for you especially when you are doing a documentary there's gang violence and more.
Used to be filled with many Pacific Island families and there still are some in and around the area but like the video said-it got "gentrified", just like all the surrounding areas like Ponsonby, Westmere and Grey Lynn. Cool vid though.
that's early polynesian communities was based back in the 60s and 70s till the government start promoting south auckland as an ideal area due to jobs etc for those communities. plus, the raising of the rents around those areas just to make it harder.
Comment where I should go next! ✈
Northland!
Go to Hamilton and interview the people
Christchurch, lol. Up on the hills.
Wellington coolest little capital
A mix of old money and hustle
The woman who invited you in to her home is my mum. She could have talked a lot longer about her achievements, she’s such a hard worker and has accomplished a lot in her life. She’s also a great mother and I look up to her a lot.
Can u invite me poor dude from south auckland for a bbq 😂😂 been here never been to any other rich or other nationality house ever haha too shy to go to other peoples house and if i got a chance im standing outside haha
How cool😇
Wow she seems like a beautiful person, you’re so blessed
Is the mask in the movie room a real movie prop from bad taste?
Imagine her looking through the comments and seeing her daughter said this 🥹 CUTE
I lived downstairs from that lady in 2012 when they started building their house.
Good people and the area is down to earth for the amount of wealth, tbh.
NZders are pretty down to earth. Don’t matter who they are, they’re easy going. Glad we got to come along 😊
“Nzders” yeh? R u alright mate kiwis brutha not nzders
As a kiwi, I am on edge, but will always offer help with directions.
That's what they tell themselves
@@SAMURAI-ty9bc m8 i aint that deep
this is a false statement
Great video. The two people at the end that opened their homes proves why Kiwis are some of the best people in the world.
Ajay has a huge motor yacht birthed at westhaven...if you ask nicely, he'll take you on a trip...
Yeah much better than Australians 😆😂🤣
As a kiwi (islander from South Auckland) this video inspired me.... It's so much better at the top! Compared to poverty and struggle. I hope other people get that same message.
I feel you brother! That's a really nice way of thinking.
I went from priviledged and secure in central to Papavegas then moved to the South Island and ended up with Imposter Syndrome in West Melton and just moved further out in Canterbury. Ego is poor and rich, real wealth is happiness.
Money isn't everything. Yes it makes life easier, but as long as you have your trust in the Lord and have your family around you and good friends for support, you will do ok 😊
@@lukewilson5941 thanks but that's not the point. It's better to do "AMAZING" than to just do "ok" or to just "get by".
@@shoutatthesky whatttt. His heritage and where he was raised 🤷
As someone who owns a home in NZ, they’re overpriced to begin with. A tiny crap box is $500k.
Come to Sydney and see what you'll get for 500
I worked in Herne Bay when I was a student. I worked at the after school care program at Bayfield Primary so I got to meet a lot of these parents … they were all so lovely and easy going. I’m a Polynesian from West Auckland and they never once made feel like I was out of place. My grandmothers house was only a few minutes away in Grey Lynn so I was familiar with the area and have seen the gentrification over the decades but it’s nice to know the people are good people.
Did you know a Samoan family lived across the road on Clifton Rd? Huge house with pool etc...they moved back to Europe a few year back...
@@bobanyfingelf no sorry, I’m Tokelauan. Sounds like they did well for themselves though. I worked there many moons ago. Unfortunately didn’t meet any Polynesian families there.
Jamie needs to see more of New Zealand
He really does
He needs another series of this..but in Otara.
Surround yourself with people who inspire you, and fantastic things will happen
Dave Dobbins?
You rich yet?
Problem with New Zealand is that everything is so dam expensive
Expensive and boring
I agree
@@reactor-k3j agree, however that may also be a good thing
@@reactor-k3j Australia is far more boring. In NZ, you can drive 3 hours in any direction and there's heaps to do. In Australia it's not like that. Yes there is nature but it's dead.
@@november132 well there's a place for everyone and I lived in both countries for more than 10 years and both have its own beauty :)
Very cool, guys.
And personally, I found both of those home owners and what they had to say inspiring.
I live 10 houses away from the first lady who let you in to her house. All of the neighbours I have met are very nice, down to earth people and love to stop and chat. Herne Bay is a great community that looks out for each other in my opinion.
I know where you live Aryan racist bigot you hate poor Māori bro tāpu Aryan bigot
Especially when it's HALLOWEEN!!!
Left NZ 2 months ago for a new chapter with my wife in the Philippines. NZ being too expensive especially for the working middle class is the sole reason of our move. You pretty much have to decide between having a family or a house. One full time worker is not enough to sustain a comfortable lifestyle.
Hello I’m a Kiwi that has a girlfriend in Thailand how do you earn your income when living over there?
@ hello! I have been fortunate to keep my job based in NZ where I manage the company’s internet based sales. Otherwise we probably wouldn’t have moved. We are however returning temporarily to NZ as we will have a 2nd child. NZ has great family benefits worth taking advantage of financially. We will return at a later time when we have our own income stream focused on NZ imports to sell here
these nz videos are dope ! glad you came here bro
NZ is overpriced
Couldn’t agree more
@@randommanonyoutube most of those houses were ugly as f too.
agreed
This is why I’m packing my bags. I’m leaving to Oz very soon.
100% correct
My grandparents lived in Herne Bay. The residents didn't want Māori there. Sir Dove Meyer Robinson, who was mayor at the time re-named the street after my nan Amiria.
What a crock! So sick of the victim narrative!! Māoris are the biggest wingers, always the victim narrative when they’ve had it better than every other nationality on the planet and they still winge!!
Kiwi's are the kindest people. This is an epic video showing New Zealand !
Kiwis are the nicest of the western people when it’s Australians, Americans and British I find those people to be more rude.
Just a beautiful video all around, respect to the two that invited you into their homes
Totally right. If two lads were at my front door I would be like " am I getting rolled? " 😂
Thats so cool! Do you know anything more about Marissas business workshops? or how to get in touch with her. she seems like such a vibe :) id love to learn from her!
Its crazy that a 50million dollar house has old tile roofing. 20million in renovations and they didn't spend it on upgrading the roof
Such a relaxed, informative and inspiring documentary. Enjoyed every minute of it and the two gracious humans who not only opened up their beautiful settings, they opened up their hearts so humbly and authentically.
Aw Marisa! She's so lovely 🥰
Thank you x
the 2 new zealanders at the end were so sweet and welcoming
Enjoyed watching this, thanks! Herne bay is a nice area.. but crazy expensive - try Queenstown next!
This is actually a great insight into how normal and misunderstood “Rich” people are in New Zealand. Everyone thinks they’re stuck up assholes who are detached from the reality of everyday life. They’re actually just pretty normal people with high standards who work hard to get ahead.
We only seen a few that agreed to be on camera 🤣 doesnt put them all in the good books lol
@@dillathekilla3110I agree! I was bullied at a private school in Auckland and while I’m super grateful for the education there, the students and bullying was not a fun time at all
@@caitlingill Surley you don't think bullying only happens at private schools?
@@wally07 I never said that at all! I also went to a public school before that and was bullied there too lol. I’m just saying that private schools aren’t all sunshine and roses as some people think they are.
Lots of rich ppl were on the streets at one stage so lots of them are quite humble ppl
Good friends , good family, I felt that! She’s awesome
Just love your channel and the way you interview people. So genuine ❤
Ive had that 50 million dollar home saved on my trade me watch list for ages 😂😂
Good to see u active again Jamie!!!
Cheers bro. That was hella interesting. Even a little inspiring from the last couple of good peeps there.
Surprisingly heartwarming, thanks!
its kind of cool how open new Zealanders are.
I've never ever been to Herne Bay and I'm born and bred in New Zealand. My first time i went to Auckland i was in my late 20s and the first place i went to was Otara. And i cried and i was scared . I didnt realise it was like that
Checking in from New Zealand and I can confirm houses are WAY overpriced.
Watching this video while I live in a 4m x 4m cabin that I spend $250NZD to live in with shared facilities. Here I am looking around at my little box and it must be nice to have a proper house with a nice community.
That lady Larissa I think, her summary of life summary of life purpose was bang on
Wow, Marisa really spoke some profound truths - what an amazing woman.
Thank you. ❤
I’m sorry, but that woman was absolutely gorgeous inside and out, like what an inspiring lady… that really hit a spot!🫶🏽
Thank you.
Awesome Ajay!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉
A house shown for 50 million will be about 5 million in USA
That’s not correct
Bloody good kiwis that worked hard. So amazing I love that. And so humble so cool
Nz is a ripoff, their price tags are ridiculous you would think your buying a mansion only to get something real basic.
A million dollars will get you a basic 2 bedroom house, in an average neighbourhood in Auckland, it's a joke.
It's like that everywhere. In USA no one can buy a house. Rent for 1 bedroom apartment is $1400 minimum. And that's in a mediocre city. Minimum wage is 7.25 an hour with no paid time off or sick days required by law.
Best video I’ve seen of yours thus far awesome.
What a great real video ❤ inspiring and informative
Basically 100 pounds is 209 New zealand dollars so definitely expensive here in new zealand compared to the uk
that means absolutely nothing. thats just the currency exchange rate 😭
If you're saying that it is more expensive to live in New Zealand than Britain, that doesn't bother me at all. Britain is a cold gloomy dump with a ton more problems than New Zealand. So the trade off is fair.
Lived in both. Money goes alot further in Nz, way more freedom too.
@@nickcolebikes7747Totally agree, money goes further in New Zealand by far
@@lukewilson5941there are probably more events and entertainment on a single London street at any given time than there is in the whole of New Zealand. NZ is a big retirement village.
7:18 the bros face when that painting was for that much gets me all the time. XD
Theres hidden gems all around NZ that you need to see bro. There’s a little spot somewhere on the way towards Maraetai where about 4 years ago I met this “PROPER RICH” old man, I worked with my dad on his internet and he had like a proper old school mansion like in the movies with the pillars, palm trees, garden and statues but you can’t see anything until you drive into his property because everything is covered up from the outside from the tall hedges. he was cleaning his car collection (he said he cleans it every week btw) and they weren’t normal cars, they were like 1920-1940ish Rolls Royce’s, he had like 12. No joke he also had a tank sitting in his front lawn. His mansion literally looks like a scene from the TV series Bridgeton.
Literally laughed out loud when you consider Aucklanders the nicest. That’s probably why whenever I fly to Aussie I feel everyone there is a lot ruder than NZ
I feel like if he went to south Auckland he would possibly retract that “Aucklanders are the nicest” comment 😂
Aussies are just more open. Rudeness manifests in different ways. In NZ, it's passive aggressiveness
@@dimsummmm6941 he's been to South Auckland, check his channel.
@@dimsummmm6941he went to otara and manurewa in his previous vid
@dimsummmm6941 he went to otara and seemed like he enjoyed it
That awesome Wahine has a legendary Peter Jackson movie prop in her house!
In texas a house like the 50 million one is like priced at 1 or 2 million
I'm gonna have to get the Aussie site Inspector to check for complete shamozzles before I purchase them mate 😅
Looks good from far, but it's far from good😅
Try Pukekohe area in Auckland. I've seen some massive constructions happening around that area and its would be super interesting if you could make a video with the locals out there
I live in Auckland and this video is informative. Thanks for the great content.
Marisa is an awesome person
Aww thank you. x
I’m 19 and live in Auckland currently studying architecture watching this is quite inspiring seeing these houses in my area 😮
I would remove yourself from that program immediately, no future in it. Your going to be very disappointed…..
Thankyou Marissa for those beautiful words, needed them today 👍🏻
Love ya Marisa
Thank you my darling friend.
i love marissa
Thank you. x
Herne bay is a mini New York City but they always come out south Auckland to do their groceries shopping 😅
Amazing video Jamie, Keep it up 👍
I am from New Zealand Thanks For Visiting!!
The kiwis had the best advise. Best interviews to date
What a cool woman. I know her business and worked for them time to time. Great.
Awesome bro welcome to NZ love to see you everywhere here in Nz with more videos God bless you bro
Love your videos Jamie 🎉 welcome to NZ 🍸
AWESOME VIDEO JAMIE. U DA MAN FR!
Why didn't you go to Queenstown?
There’s a house in waihake island for sale and it’s priced at nearly 60m
New Zealand is amazing.
10.5 mil only one bathroom 😂😂😂 how will they cope .
Cheaper cleaning fees.
Loved this video!
What?! There's no property tax in New Zealand? Really?
I'm pretty amazed that these million dollar home owners would let strangers into their homes that easily. In this day and age it is nearly impossible to do in the USA.
As a kiwi i recommend doing a video on the Gloriavale Christian (Cult)
Great video cuz!
And to think my parents (dad kiwi and mum Samoan) owned their first home freehold in Herne Bay in the early 70s … and then moved to the suburbs for safety reasons. No joke. You’ll often find that Auckland’s inner suburbs during the 70s/80s as case examples for white flight leading to gentrification
A poor place in Dorkland is a rich place in another town somewhere in NZ. I went from Papakura to West Melton. A dump to a mansion. There's something seriously wrong in NZ.
Also brings back memories of when I use to deliver Pizza's to those houses. Generous tippers 😂
@@Bonsqueesquee how generous 🤔
Wow I just randomly came across this video and thoroughly enjoyed it! Great insight
I grew in up around greylynn and herne bay areas going to school there and as a kid roaming the streets going to friends houses, it predominantly Pacifica abd Polynesian roots but still felt community. Here bay has always been beautiful villas and bungalows, interesting to see its now mist expensive neighborhood.
As a New Zealander watching this video just crushed any hopes and dreams of me ever having a nice house 😂
live 45 minutes away from that lady and i can say New Zealand is pretty expensive but a good place
Come to Napier bro I’ll show you around
0:43 this lady is speaking straight facts.
No wonder a lot of tech billionaires have a house in NZ lol
The guy you interviewed at the cafe is 100% on the money. New Zealand is a housing market with a economy attached.
That 50 million dollar home is not actually the most expensive we do have some houses worth over 200million and some of our farms are worth billions. Some big houses are in coatsville. Etc where most famous people live!
I went to school with Ollie Wall, great guy! Wow, havent seen him in years!
Only rich people say that money can’t buy happiness
It's more like they are the only ones who can say it as they are rich but still not happy.
W Marissa and RJ.
What about good insulation and heating , and the quality of the builds
1:21 if you look closely… this basically sums up Auckland drivers
1:40 - K’Rd isn’t really Herne Bay
after watching this it really shocks me that my best friends family of 4 owns 2 houses in herne bay worth 10-20 million each and she's so humble. like once i asked how much her parents made and she said enough to put money on the table
CAN YOU PLEASE PLEASE COME TO HASTINGS/ NAPIER PLEASE IVE BEEN WAITING SINCE FOREVER PLUS I LIVE THERE!!!!!!
Some pretty expensive homes in Waimarama as well
Live your dreams guys!
Dood, I am from South Australia and so are 2 of my kids, the next 2 are Kiwi's...but from country South Island. We miss it.
Bro it's a good day when Jamie uploads also come over to mount wellington Auckland NZ there is some crime and adventure waiting for you especially when you are doing a documentary there's gang violence and more.
Boring, we see enough of that s**t.
Bruva it was just a suggestion not to cause any bad stuff I was just reccomending it
Used to be filled with many Pacific Island families and there still are some in and around the area but like the video said-it got "gentrified", just like all the surrounding areas like Ponsonby, Westmere and Grey Lynn. Cool vid though.
that's early polynesian communities was based back in the 60s and 70s till the government start promoting south auckland as an ideal area due to jobs etc for those communities. plus, the raising of the rents around those areas just to make it harder.
love the classical music. hilarious!