I live in Gauteng South Africa and my neighbour is from NewZealand. His wife is a South African who he met in New Zeland; they started a family back in NZ, but ended up coming to live in SA. Even the famous billionaire Rob Hersov is now living in SA with his young Kiwi wife. Just thought I'd add that there's also migration happening in the opposite direction.
I had some friends from south Africa growing up (i'm Australian), i remember them being shamed as "racist"...well those racists now own million dollar homes, live in safety, have some semblance of taxes being used for public good and general public order. Most importantly their children receive a 1st world education and opportunities to choose from. To all those that didn't "chicken run" what do you think SA is going to look like in 50 years, (as White hegemony decreases globally) if you stay, I genuinely wish you well.
@azza_88-jl1rp good for them and the million dollar houses. SA will be much better in 50 years, sometimes things must get very bad before a new positive trend begins.
@@ToxxicMafia That's the attitude, keep the dream alive and hope for the best. Here's hoping all the technological advancements (like over the last 50 years), that have made our lives easier and freed up all this time, time we would have spent working, creates an environment to look forward too.
As a South African... you are wrong. Aus and NZ are way better ( aside from the housing issues, although houses in SA are now getting to a stupid level too)
I am South African, I had the priviledge of traveling to many places, but there is no place like home. Even with all the problems in SA, dit bly my harts-plek. I love the culture and nature and our people. The truth is every country has it's own issues, and everyone can not leave. Best of luck Sam. May NZ be good to yoy
AS a kiwi I don't recall us ever calling it "Jumping The Tasman" We've mostly referred to going to Australia as "Crossing the Ditch" or "Over The Ditch".
I was born in nz lived in joburg and Durban for 15 months. I saw a car ship,in Durban too. I was pleased to get home . Auckland is too big now plenty of other cities towns here . No sth African vans polluting here. Like Joburg. Aussie is very hot place to live and dry as.
As a South African that lived in New Zealand for twenty years and then came back to South Africa twenty years ago, I enjoyed the trip down memory lane. I used to rollerblade around the Auckland waterfront back in the days when it was just a harbour full of fishing boats and then saw it go upmarket for the first Americas Cup. Great memories. Loved the look at K'Road and Ponsonby and enjoyed hearing some words and expressions I haven't heard for a while. Lots of fond memories.
I have to ask (I hope you don't mind), but why did you come back?. 20 years is a very long time, I'm sure you had built an entire life there. (You don't need to answer this if it's too personal. I'm just curious).
@@user-iz4wy9vu3t Hi. No worries. I loved New Zealand but always missed South Africa, particularly the bush and wildlife and the general vibe of the place. I had gone there as a 19 years old with my then boyfriend and had stayed after we broke up because, as you say, I had built a life there. But my whole family lives in South Africa and, as my parents started to age, I decided I really wanted to be part of the family again, not just an occasional visitor.
Thanks brother..Great video..really enjoyed it ..yup never got over you guys winning world cup but at least it went to a southern hemisphere..keep up the vids bro..oh sweet as😅😅
I know of many relatively wealthy people from SA that relocated to NZ and are battling to survive financially. Some work multiple jobs just to survive. Every time we have a steak braai I think of our family in NZ who have to carefully plan their meals and who are not able to buy beef that often. Some were retrenched and one even suffered sexual harassment and had to resign as the system seems to favor men. Some areas are subject to land claims and buying a house is ridiculously expensive and mostly unaffordable to many. Ironically we had family from Pretoria who got robbed in their first month in NZ yet never in SA. I played with the idea of immigration, but am so glad we stayed. I enjoy the people, weather and lifestyle in SA more than my dissatisfaction with the crime and politicians.
I moved to NZ from SA and I don't have to plan my meals either 😂 Single income household. NZ is a more expensive place to live in yes. But it's worth it. Life is different here. Nobody cares about your new bakkie, your Jeep Tshirt, your 85 inch TV or your R1000 bottle of whiskey. People just enjoy life and enjoy family and being able to do things like normal people. I feel proud looking at a map of the world and then seeing where NZ is, knowing that I'm here and a part of it. I'm a Kiwi and I knew I was home the minute my feet touched the ground here.
Thank you for your info. You are THÉ 1st person that gives us insite on unanswered questions. Well done Sam! See you in 2 months in NZ. Hopefully, our new home land.
There are 2 seas that bracket NZ, on the West Coast it is the Tasman Sea and that can be wild and wooly and give really good surf, on the East Coast it's the Pacific Ocean and that is far calmer. Auckland has both coasts, sitting as it does on a narrow isthmus, so you can go surfing or sailing in the calm Hauraki Gulf depending on the wind, and in that respect that part of NZ is better for boating and fishing. The sand on the West Coast tends to sparkle because it's ironsand and it is mined for the Glenbrook Steel Mill in Auckland.
I been here 16 years and some change. No where else I would rather be despite its little problems. I did enjoy your video though, much more entertaining than most Saffers that try make videos.
There are still beautiful parts of South Africa that don't have lots of crime. The problem is that most people have gotten used to living in large cities or the greener rainier parts of the northern and eastern parts of South Africa (apart from Cape Town). The safer parts of South Africa tend to be in the drier regions and mostly smaller towns which is good for small entrepreneurs and people who work on-line but the majority of people have been conditioned to working corporately and living in dense cities.
People keep on complining about crime in SA without looking at the source of the problem those who have stole from indigenous of this country will never found peace
Hey Sam, Welcome to NZ as someone who has lived in Southern Africa it is always interesting hearing different perspectives but certainly recognise the differences. I'm also a Cook Islander, as some comments have already pointed out you profiled some Cookies (drum dance) rather than some NZ Maori, yes we are Polynesian but there are differences. For those considering moving to NZ, note there are many South Africans already here in NZ literally thousands. As for sarcasm, don't leave it out it is actually very common here just depends on your social circle. Simply put, Australia is bigger, better in many respects and has always attracted Kiwis there for decades so is always compared, competed against etc.
Fabulous video. Very informative. I am from England but have lived in SA for the last 45 yrs. Too old to move now but I wish you all of God's richest blessings in NZ. Enjoy all the differences. Do they braai or barbecue? 😊
My sister also moved to NZ last year and she found that Nature Parks, camping and most outdoor places are free as opposed to S.A. where we get extorted for everything. That said, the only way I'll visit NZ, Australia, Canada, UK is by my own means like a sailboat in case I need to get out a.s.a.p. The iron fist ruling there in the past few years will give me anxiety if I have to depend on flights to get out. I have serious trust issues with the powers there.
Whether NZ, Aus, Canada or SA you effectively have the same wef 'young global leaders' populating the halls of power... Time will tell if NZ First & ACT are genuine about standing against the UN / NWO agenda.
Number 1 in my opinion is don't live life like a refugee. If you move somewhere then don't live like a displaced South African. Live your new life. Things are different, but if you keep comparing stuff to your old life (eg shopping and converting prices into Rand all the time) you will go mad.
I agree with that, otherwise you'll always be longing for "home". Support the sports teams, change your accent and live like a New Zealander. I heard about a guy who years ago moved from an Eastern bloc country to the US. He embraced everything, even the accent. He learned English. He was now American. His kids grew up as full blooded Americans.
@@pietervorster5690 You are very ignorant, Black people in South Africa are the indigenous people because are the descendants of Khoisan. And there is no "One group of Khoisans", there are variety of tribes within the Khoisan community that gave rise to various popular known tribes in South Africa. There is a Tswana Khoisan in Northern Cape which gave rise to the 3 Sotho Speaking tribes in South Africa, then there are Khoisan from the West who gave rise to Xhosas and other Nguni tribes.
Groot Groete aan Alamal .....Thanks Sam ... I actually came across your 'Electrician' vidclip 1st .... This also a Great vidclip, but there is One Very Important Thing that you missed out .... There is No Katie and Johannes to work in your Home and Garden .... You have to do Everything Yourself, naturally unless you have some Super Income. :-) :-) :-) .... and it is Not Uncommon to see the 'Ladies' of the home mowing the Lawns.... :-) :-) :-) Also not strange is going to the Malls and seeing an Elderly Guy, or Lady sweeping and mopping. There is no real' Lowly' Jobs. You take what you can get, But Never Stop looking to Improve. We came to ChCh, NZ in 1996, in the process we lost 2/3 of what we had in ZA, BUT, thru' Hard Work, It took Only 5 year to make it up And More. In NZ you still can get ahead thru' Hard Work !!!!!! Also, Farmers work by themselves and have No 'Staff', it is just Then and their Dogs and 'Contractors' .....Best to ALL from ChCH, NZ
Jandals = Japanese sandals. That Maori example was not Maori. Its from the Polynesian festival. It was not the loss to SA that pissed us off in the RWCF. It was the terrible officiating. Im sure you would feel the same if it was reversed. But congratulations, you won. p.s. My wife is SA.
@@edwinapril4760 I thought we reacted pretty well to the bad decisions Thanks. Need to fix it for the future enjoyment of the game. Do you think going back 10 minutes after the try and conversion is a good idea do you? Or the ref apologising to our capitan after seeing the replay but not removing the penalty or the 3 points given in error. As happened to the SA team? Did you watch the game? Im sure you agree with me , you just dont realise it yet.
I believe that's because there was less or no segregation or anyone stealing land from anyone. Hence, why be afraid if you've not committed evil against another. So, your comment should fly in the face of logic.
@@kelrogers8480 My comment is illogical, like really? Well, the unlearned let me educate you; my comment is based on proven facts, statistics and none racial exclusive. I don't expect you to do it, but the smart ones would search the impact of inequality and segregation. You're pathetic.
Lived in NZ my whole life, plenty of people do leave their cars in a car port, the driveway, or even parked on the side of the road, but I've never met anyone who doesn't prefer to keep the car in a locked garage if they can, if only for the better insurance rates.
Welcome Sam. Great idea to do video of what is required to know if you are an electrician from SA. Sometimes the immigration videos especially from South East Asia and Africa make it sound easier than it is. They do not explain it helps an immigrant to have certification that is easily accredited to NZ standards.
You will need to have your qualification assessed by the Electrical Workers Registration Board in Wellington. They will then let you know what they have accepted, and further steps to follow when you get here. You will have to do courses and write exams to eventually get your NZ Registration and a Practicing License in NZ. I am a Registered Electrical Inspector in NZ and a trainer/Assessor, feel free to ask for advise. Glad to help.
As a South African not planning to move anywhere cos I'm too old, but it's really interesting to see how people live in NZ. I love pies and those look really delicious with that huge meat fillings. Great tips.
you made me love it especially snakes issue. You did not say anything about the weather is it cold as in Canada or WINTERS ARE LIKE DURBAN WINTERS. THANKS FOR THE INFORMATIVE SHOW.
I've worked in a few cities in China. Before accepting a job I'd go on Weather Wunderground site and ask questions like 'If I was in (eg Wuhan) today, what would the weather be like?'
Love your work Sam, don't take the critisism to heart. I'm a kiwi and I know what you were saying, your key message was attitude. Christchurch is cheaper and newer housing, a plus side of the 2011 Earth Quakes. Towns like Rolleston are new and 20mins drive from Christchurch CBD, although it's not fully rebuilt yet = work to be done.
Sam, good breakdown... as a Kiwi i can say we definitely do have sarcasm, its actually a core element of our interacting... perhaps in time you will come to see it - you're actual example was just not that funny or witty to a kiwi.. and probably an inappropriate environment... but welcome to NZ, I hope it proves to be a positive move for you....
Houses are predominantly timber mostly because it was always the most readily available building material from colonial times, the earthquake issue is a factor but it's secondary and Auckland itself seldom has earthquakes of any magnitude.
New Zealand does not have a corrupt government, there is no load shedding, the roads are perfect EVERYWHERE, farmers aren't murdered daily to mention a few minor things. Also you can walk along the beach without having to look over your shoulder.
The surfaces are generally perfect yea, but I think the road designs are quite dangerous driving between cities, ie small winding roads with opposing traffic right next to each other, lots of head on collisions.
We live the Western Cape. We have perfect roads, farmers aren't murdered in the Overberg, we have solar electricity(no loadshedding), we walk on the beach everyday safely. We have our family all around us. Just t name a few.
@@salignadevelopments9108 Respect. DA doing an impeccable job. I am praying for a good DA result this year. Love the Western Cape especially the Garden route side although anc has fked up Knysna too now. Have a great Sunday further.
@@harry486 pretty much every government ends up having 'straightend road X' 'smoothed the curves on road Y' 'widened the lanes on road Z' 'replaced multiple small one lane bridges and windy aproach roads with a single two lane viaduct in such-and-such a place' and things like that on their list of achievements. Two opposing lanes going 100kph right next to each other with only paint seperating them though? Yeah, you're not going to see the end of that any time soon on most routes.
I've been in Canada almost 20 years, same thing. You're expected to drop much of your ways, like figures of speech and terminology, to be understood and accepted. It's understandable and challenging. Then, when you return to SA after a long absence you struggle to adjust the other way.
NZ is not just one place. South Island is cooler than North Island. Auckland does not get snow. Christchurch maybe gets a small snowfall every 5 years. All NZ cities are close to the coast. None are as cold as Underberg.
@@Thulebeez Not as hot an humid as Durban. Remember that the whole of NZ is south of the whole of South Africa. The North most point of NZ is way south of Cape Augullas. I lived in Auckland for three years. I would say Auckland is closer to Cape Town weather, just a bit more humid. I only once recall getting frost once in Auckland in those 3 years. I also lived 40km inland from Christchurch for 13 years. Being inland just a short distance means it gets snow during winter. Sometimes the snow would be on the ground for a few weeks at a time. Sometimes the roads are blocked for a couple of days. Even a 4wheel drive car gets stuck in that, but they have snow ploughs to clear the roads quickly. But most of the time I have lives in Christchurch (ie. 15 years or so). During that time we have had snow settle on the ground maybe 3 or 4 times. Not too thick - could still drive a 2 wheel drive car. But don't worry about a bit of cold. It isn't like the USA or such. A bit of different weather is the last thing you should be worrying about one way or the other.
@@crittersandcretins Cold? Relative to what? I have lived in Christchurch since 1995. I think we've seen snow on the ground 3 or 4 times in 29 years. Sure it is colder than most of South Africa, but nothing like the Northern hemisphere.
The thing is you take yourself with you. Have a friend.there.who.moved a few years ago. After a few months there, she was terrible homesick. Was at a supermarket, heard a woman speaking afrikaans. Got excited to hear it, went over to.lady speaking afrikaans and introduced herself. The woman looked at her and said, "we never mixed with you in SA and we don't plan to do it.here". So yeah. To each his own. I have family that left because of the previous government and family that have left for this government. I know people from all over the world due to my work who have made SA their home. They say the quality of life is like no other. So go figure. The thing is, you are always an outsider no matter where you go and you will be reminded of that,.my aunt left 50 years ago,.lives in Canada. Her sister came home after 55 years there to be with her children who never left. She came home to die. People are people, no right choices and definitely no wrong choices. I.live here in SA, live a good life, have managed to send my son to the best schools we could afford. Travelled to most countries. Definitely not rich but travelling opens your mind and speaking to others you realise that every country has its issues and then you make your decision.
Beef NZ$ 23.99 per kg = R281.85 crazy expensive. Chicken NZ$ 14.99 p/kg = R176.11. Crazy expensive. Lamb NZ$ 9.99 p/kg = R117. Very cheap because Lamb in SA normally is around R170 p/kg. Of course Lamb should be cheap in a land where there's more sheep than people, including butter made from Lamb. Overall, New Zealand is expensive.
@@trudybotes9661 Perhaps at your unregulated butcher shop. I buy it at Woolworths and lamb was never that price even at Checkers, Spar or Food lovers market. Just google lamb price per kg in SA.
Sandflies...was a surprise when we visited, Browns Bay across the Auckland Harbour Bridge, was the SA hangout, icecream/rollerskating at Taranaki beach I think it was, near Howick... with ❤ from 🇿🇦, we enjoyed NZ very much!!!
Just a clarification re used cars. Japan has a stringent 4-year check on all cars. It's called a the Shaken Test. The essential ingredient is that the 4-year old car must have the emissions level of a new model. An owner of a 2 to 4 year old vehicle in Japan knows that the Shaken is coming and many elect to sell at the 2/3 year age point. Japanese cars are right hand drive like Japan. Join the dots.
As an Electrical Technician from South Africa who's considering relocating to NZ, I m looking forward to the next Video. and would like to know the process you went through to get your visa also the Agency(Company) that assisted you with the visa application, also how long does the whole process take?
Thank you Sam.... I found that interesting.... Your 20 differences of things to know from New Zealand 🇳🇿 and South Africa 🇿🇦... I do love South Africa with all its politics 🙄 😒.... It is a beautiful country ❤️..... Haven't been to New Zealand yet. ... New subscriber 🫠
I live in Gauteng South Africa and my neighbour is from NewZealand. His wife is a South African who he met in New Zeland; they started a family back in NZ, but ended up coming to live in SA.
Even the famous billionaire Rob Hersov is now living in SA with his young Kiwi wife.
Just thought I'd add that there's also migration happening in the opposite direction.
It’s called immigration
@@crispinswainstonharrison9042 migration refers to both emigration and immigration
I had some friends from south Africa growing up (i'm Australian), i remember them being shamed as "racist"...well those racists now own million dollar homes, live in safety, have some semblance of taxes being used for public good and general public order. Most importantly their children receive a 1st world education and opportunities to choose from. To all those that didn't "chicken run" what do you think SA is going to look like in 50 years, (as White hegemony decreases globally) if you stay, I genuinely wish you well.
@azza_88-jl1rp good for them and the million dollar houses. SA will be much better in 50 years, sometimes things must get very bad before a new positive trend begins.
@@ToxxicMafia That's the attitude, keep the dream alive and hope for the best.
Here's hoping all the technological advancements (like over the last 50 years), that have made our lives easier and freed up all this time, time we would have spent working, creates an environment to look forward too.
South Africa is Both Heaven & Hell in One Country, I'm too South African to live anywhere else😊
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Stay in South Africa! Every other place WILL leave you feeling…safer possibly…but definitely shortchanged. Don’t be dull. Stay!
Shortchanged.Its the opposite in NZ and in Australia,think before give such false statements.
As a South African... you are wrong. Aus and NZ are way better ( aside from the housing issues, although houses in SA are now getting to a stupid level too)
I am South African, I had the priviledge of traveling to many places, but there is no place like home. Even with all the problems in SA, dit bly my harts-plek. I love the culture and nature and our people. The truth is every country has it's own issues, and everyone can not leave.
Best of luck Sam.
May NZ be good to yoy
Its politics that cause all the shit and hate all over the world
AS a kiwi I don't recall us ever calling it "Jumping The Tasman" We've mostly referred to going to Australia as "Crossing the Ditch" or "Over The Ditch".
Tasman was dutch
Or as SAFAs call NZ, the back door to Ozzie, where they actually want to live
Ag shame
I was born in nz lived in joburg and Durban for 15 months. I saw a car ship,in Durban too. I was pleased to get home . Auckland is too big now plenty of other cities towns here . No sth African vans polluting here. Like Joburg. Aussie is very hot place to live and dry as.
As a South African that lived in New Zealand for twenty years and then came back to South Africa twenty years ago, I enjoyed the trip down memory lane. I used to rollerblade around the Auckland waterfront back in the days when it was just a harbour full of fishing boats and then saw it go upmarket for the first Americas Cup. Great memories. Loved the look at K'Road and Ponsonby and enjoyed hearing some words and expressions I haven't heard for a while. Lots of fond memories.
I have to ask (I hope you don't mind), but why did you come back?. 20 years is a very long time, I'm sure you had built an entire life there. (You don't need to answer this if it's too personal. I'm just curious).
@@user-iz4wy9vu3t Hi. No worries. I loved New Zealand but always missed South Africa, particularly the bush and wildlife and the general vibe of the place. I had gone there as a 19 years old with my then boyfriend and had stayed after we broke up because, as you say, I had built a life there. But my whole family lives in South Africa and, as my parents started to age, I decided I really wanted to be part of the family again, not just an occasional visitor.
@@eleanorjames1118 I get that. Being away from a supportive family can be very hard. Thank you for your answer!
@@eleanorjames1118 Did you have any children, and if so, are they in South Africa?
No kids @@azza_88-jl1rp
The reason for carpets will be for warmth. Try surviving a winter without them. Especially a south Island winter.
Thanks brother..Great video..really enjoyed it ..yup never got over you guys winning world cup but at least it went to a southern hemisphere..keep up the vids bro..oh sweet as😅😅
Liking your vid Sam. I spent 3 amazing months in the South Island. Loved everything about NZ!
Very nice commentary. Haven't lived there for around 43 years. Looking good Auckland! Raewyn
Thank you Sam, funny how you explain the sarcastic side I laughed so hard😂. Very straight forward and clear video, thanks 😊
I know of many relatively wealthy people from SA that relocated to NZ and are battling to survive financially. Some work multiple jobs just to survive. Every time we have a steak braai I think of our family in NZ who have to carefully plan their meals and who are not able to buy beef that often. Some were retrenched and one even suffered sexual harassment and had to resign as the system seems to favor men. Some areas are subject to land claims and buying a house is ridiculously expensive and mostly unaffordable to many. Ironically we had family from Pretoria who got robbed in their first month in NZ yet never in SA. I played with the idea of immigration, but am so glad we stayed. I enjoy the people, weather and lifestyle in SA more than my dissatisfaction with the crime and politicians.
Your family in NZ should find better work!😆 I live in NZ an definitely don’t have to plan my meals.. we live very comfortably
I totally agree, I have heard of similar stories as well. I'm staying here, this is my home.
So true. Rather the devil you know ❤
i recently heard of a South African family that's planning to come back from USA(Florida) after their daughter was sexually violated in the US.
I moved to NZ from SA and I don't have to plan my meals either 😂 Single income household. NZ is a more expensive place to live in yes. But it's worth it. Life is different here. Nobody cares about your new bakkie, your Jeep Tshirt, your 85 inch TV or your R1000 bottle of whiskey. People just enjoy life and enjoy family and being able to do things like normal people. I feel proud looking at a map of the world and then seeing where NZ is, knowing that I'm here and a part of it. I'm a Kiwi and I knew I was home the minute my feet touched the ground here.
Thank you for your info. You are THÉ 1st person that gives us insite on unanswered questions.
Well done Sam!
See you in 2 months in NZ.
Hopefully, our new home land.
Fabulously assembled and presented!
Please bring out more!
Good information! Show us more of New Zealand.
Thanks. Concise and informative.
Hi Sam! Thanks for your video! Loved hearing about NZ! Sounds lovely!:)
Glad I heard about NZ I will never go there!
Thank you. Good to know the info.
Thanks for the video, it is very informative and covers relavent topics.
Great video. Clear, succinct. Well done Sam 👍
Thanks!
thanks for the tips sir have a great one
Thanks, you too!
Very informative video. Great stuff.
Really enjoyed this video, nice one boet. Look forward to your next video. Am a South African 5 years in the Philippines myself.
Well done Sam. Great to see that you’ve settled in so well
Thank you, Doc. So far so good.
Are you jn the medical field? I am also considering relocating am. Also a Dr ...
There are 2 seas that bracket NZ, on the West Coast it is the Tasman Sea and that can be wild and wooly and give really good surf, on the East Coast it's the Pacific Ocean and that is far calmer. Auckland has both coasts, sitting as it does on a narrow isthmus, so you can go surfing or sailing in the calm Hauraki Gulf depending on the wind, and in that respect that part of NZ is better for boating and fishing. The sand on the West Coast tends to sparkle because it's ironsand and it is mined for the Glenbrook Steel Mill in Auckland.
Thanks! Insightful!
I really enjoyed this 😊 thanks
Amazing video really enjoyed watching. Pray i can get a job over in new zealand and relocate with my husband and kids❤
the carpets bit is actually too funny, I never really took it into thought for the carpet outside, but now it makes us look crazy 😂
They must really have good vacuums there😅
They have shops here that literally only sell vacuum cleaners 😂 It's like walking into a car dealership..... But for vacuum cleaners
Great video Sam , those pies look amazing.
They ARE! :)
Would be great for munchie’s 😎
Mr Jensen. Good to see you doing well on the other side of the world Bud.
Very informative really appreciate all the info I'm already here 😊
Thanks for this I love my pies, I think I'm relocating to New Zealand
Thanks my guy on showing us how New Zealand is and living standards.
One I'm thinking to relocate with my family to News Zealand❤
Great Video!
Great stuff, Sam I'm been waiting on the electrician breakdown
here it is ua-cam.com/video/bdp-JPP-M0s/v-deo.html&ab_channel=SamJensen
So entertaining. A few years since I experienced NZ, ponsenby , batch at herne Bay.. let's get back and be there. Great review but how
Fun to know even tho I don't expect to go there. Thanks
Superb video
Thanks for your kind words, amongst all the critics 😄
This video is sweet as. Great video
Thanks, now I know more about nzl and learned alot....
Nice video!
Well done! This is one of the best video's I have seen, if you want to live in New Zealand.
NO THANK YOU!!
Informative 👌🏼👌🏼
Thanks
I been here 16 years and some change. No where else I would rather be despite its little problems. I did enjoy your video though, much more entertaining than most Saffers that try make videos.
There are still beautiful parts of South Africa that don't have lots of crime.
The problem is that most people have gotten used to living in large cities or the greener rainier parts of the northern and eastern parts of South Africa (apart from Cape Town).
The safer parts of South Africa tend to be in the drier regions and mostly smaller towns which is good for small entrepreneurs and people who work on-line but the majority of people have been conditioned to working corporately and living in dense cities.
People keep on complining about crime in SA without looking at the source of the problem those who have stole from indigenous of this country will never found peace
Hey Sam, Welcome to NZ as someone who has lived in Southern Africa it is always interesting hearing different perspectives but certainly recognise the differences. I'm also a Cook Islander, as some comments have already pointed out you profiled some Cookies (drum dance) rather than some NZ Maori, yes we are Polynesian but there are differences. For those considering moving to NZ, note there are many South Africans already here in NZ literally thousands. As for sarcasm, don't leave it out it is actually very common here just depends on your social circle. Simply put, Australia is bigger, better in many respects and has always attracted Kiwis there for decades so is always compared, competed against etc.
Hi. Thanks for the welcome, and I really appreciate you pointing out those things.
Fabulous video. Very informative. I am from England but have lived in SA for the last 45 yrs. Too old to move now but I wish you all of God's richest blessings in NZ. Enjoy all the differences. Do they braai or barbecue? 😊
No snakes!!!!! I am on the next plane❤
good video!
informative video. Seems like carpets , pies and geezer are things that came over from the UK.
Wow useful information.
My sister also moved to NZ last year and she found that Nature Parks, camping and most outdoor places are free as opposed to S.A. where we get extorted for everything.
That said, the only way I'll visit NZ, Australia, Canada, UK is by my own means like a sailboat in case I need to get out a.s.a.p.
The iron fist ruling there in the past few years will give me anxiety if I have to depend on flights to get out. I have serious trust issues with the powers there.
Trust issues - me too, and I live here 😁
Whether NZ, Aus, Canada or SA you effectively have the same wef 'young global leaders' populating the halls of power...
Time will tell if NZ First & ACT are genuine about standing against the UN / NWO agenda.
Number 1 in my opinion is don't live life like a refugee.
If you move somewhere then don't live like a displaced South African. Live your new life.
Things are different, but if you keep comparing stuff to your old life (eg shopping and converting prices into Rand all the time) you will go mad.
I agree with that, otherwise you'll always be longing for "home". Support the sports teams, change your accent and live like a New Zealander. I heard about a guy who years ago moved from an Eastern bloc country to the US. He embraced everything, even the accent. He learned English. He was now American. His kids grew up as full blooded Americans.
I really love how in New Zealand the indigenous people are respected and are learning their language.
You should start learning Nama then, from the only Indigenous people the Khoisan then.
@@pietervorster5690 You are very ignorant, Black people in South Africa are the indigenous people because are the descendants of Khoisan. And there is no "One group of Khoisans", there are variety of tribes within the Khoisan community that gave rise to various popular known tribes in South Africa. There is a Tswana Khoisan in Northern Cape which gave rise to the 3 Sotho Speaking tribes in South Africa, then there are Khoisan from the West who gave rise to Xhosas and other Nguni tribes.
Nonsense, most Zulu and Xhosa are not rekated to Khoisan.@@maburwanemokoena7117
Groot Groete aan Alamal .....Thanks Sam ... I actually came across your 'Electrician' vidclip 1st .... This also a Great vidclip, but there is One Very Important Thing that you missed out .... There is No Katie and Johannes to work in your Home and Garden .... You have to do Everything Yourself, naturally unless you have some Super Income. :-) :-) :-) .... and it is Not Uncommon to see the 'Ladies' of the home mowing the Lawns.... :-) :-) :-) Also not strange is going to the Malls and seeing an Elderly Guy, or Lady sweeping and mopping. There is no real' Lowly' Jobs. You take what you can get, But Never Stop looking to Improve. We came to ChCh, NZ in 1996, in the process we lost 2/3 of what we had in ZA, BUT, thru' Hard Work, It took Only 5 year to make it up And More. In NZ you still can get ahead thru' Hard Work !!!!!! Also, Farmers work by themselves and have No 'Staff', it is just Then and their Dogs and 'Contractors' .....Best to ALL from ChCH, NZ
Jandals = Japanese sandals.
That Maori example was not Maori. Its from the Polynesian festival.
It was not the loss to SA that pissed us off in the RWCF. It was the terrible officiating. Im sure you would feel the same if it was reversed. But congratulations, you won.
p.s. My wife is SA.
Rather blame the bad decisions by your players, we all get screwed by the ref. It's how you react that matters.
@@edwinapril4760 I thought we reacted pretty well to the bad decisions Thanks. Need to fix it for the future enjoyment of the game. Do you think going back 10 minutes after the try and conversion is a good idea do you? Or the ref apologising to our capitan after seeing the replay but not removing the penalty or the 3 points given in error. As happened to the SA team? Did you watch the game?
Im sure you agree with me , you just dont realise it yet.
AB's should have had 2 red cards. Dirty players.
It wasn't ten minutes, don't eggagerate.
@@pietervorster5690 ok. 8 min
Great video Sam, Sarcasm 😂🤣🤣 good lucky buddy
in new zealand no one puts a car in the locked garage just park it in the drive way also you do not need a fence on your property
I believe that's because there was less or no segregation or anyone stealing land from anyone. Hence, why be afraid if you've not committed evil against another. So, your comment should fly in the face of logic.
@@MrEvansjethroyou're own comments are illogical. Leave the guy alone - he makes perfect sense, unlike you!
@@kelrogers8480 My comment is illogical, like really? Well, the unlearned let me educate you; my comment is based on proven facts, statistics and none racial exclusive. I don't expect you to do it, but the smart ones would search the impact of inequality and segregation. You're pathetic.
@@MrEvansjethro you are the reason we have problems in SA. It's people who think like YOU.
Lived in NZ my whole life, plenty of people do leave their cars in a car port, the driveway, or even parked on the side of the road, but I've never met anyone who doesn't prefer to keep the car in a locked garage if they can, if only for the better insurance rates.
thanks for the video. very informative. How are the people in NZ? friendly? or a bit cold? to foreigners
Thank you. I enjoyed this
Glad you enjoyed it!
I like the no snake part.
Welcome Sam. Great idea to do video of what is required to know if you are an electrician from SA. Sometimes the immigration videos especially from South East Asia and Africa make it sound easier than it is. They do not explain it helps an immigrant to have certification that is easily accredited to NZ standards.
You will need to have your qualification assessed by the Electrical Workers Registration Board in Wellington. They will then let you know what they have accepted, and further steps to follow when you get here. You will have to do courses and write exams to eventually get your NZ Registration and a Practicing License in NZ. I am a Registered Electrical Inspector in NZ and a trainer/Assessor, feel free to ask for advise. Glad to help.
Cool video bro...! 👌
As a South African not planning to move anywhere cos I'm too old, but it's really interesting to see how people live in NZ. I love pies and those look really delicious with that huge meat fillings. Great tips.
The pies alone would make me move to NZ!!!
you made me love it especially snakes issue. You did not say anything about the weather is it cold as in Canada or WINTERS ARE LIKE DURBAN WINTERS. THANKS FOR THE INFORMATIVE SHOW.
I've worked in a few cities in China. Before accepting a job I'd go on Weather Wunderground site and ask questions like 'If I was in (eg Wuhan) today, what would the weather be like?'
Enjoyed your vid , like your honesty . Just one thing about the beaches . SAn beaches enjoy the WARM indian ocean 😁 , Howzit from KZN !
Try Camps Bay beach. You will freeze your cojones off
Nice video. How's your experience so far in NZ? Do you also plan to jump the Tasman?
Glad you enjoyed. No immediate plans of jumping.
Well said. This is home❤
Love your work Sam, don't take the critisism to heart. I'm a kiwi and I know what you were saying, your key message was attitude. Christchurch is cheaper and newer housing, a plus side of the 2011 Earth Quakes. Towns like Rolleston are new and 20mins drive from Christchurch CBD, although it's not fully rebuilt yet = work to be done.
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the vid.
Sam, good breakdown... as a Kiwi i can say we definitely do have sarcasm, its actually a core element of our interacting... perhaps in time you will come to see it - you're actual example was just not that funny or witty to a kiwi.. and probably an inappropriate environment...
but welcome to NZ, I hope it proves to be a positive move for you....
I found that the New Zealanders that I associated with had a great subtle sense of humor and liked taking the piss out of newly arrived foreigners.
Houses are predominantly timber mostly because it was always the most readily available building material from colonial times, the earthquake issue is a factor but it's secondary and Auckland itself seldom has earthquakes of any magnitude.
I truly enjoyed this video. I'd like to find out about the climate in Auckland or NZ at large compared to SA.
Humid, mild winters, warm summers. Frequent showers. Sub-tropical/oceanic.
Glad you enjoyed it. Will consider this in my next video.
New Zealand does not have a corrupt government, there is no load shedding, the roads are perfect EVERYWHERE, farmers aren't murdered daily to mention a few minor things. Also you can walk along the beach without having to look over your shoulder.
The surfaces are generally perfect yea, but I think the road designs are quite dangerous driving between cities, ie small winding roads with opposing traffic right next to each other, lots of head on collisions.
We live the Western Cape. We have perfect roads, farmers aren't murdered in the Overberg, we have solar electricity(no loadshedding), we walk on the beach everyday safely. We have our family all around us. Just t name a few.
@@salignadevelopments9108 Respect. DA doing an impeccable job. I am praying for a good DA result this year. Love the Western Cape especially the Garden route side although anc has fked up Knysna too now. Have a great Sunday further.
@@harry486 pretty much every government ends up having 'straightend road X' 'smoothed the curves on road Y' 'widened the lanes on road Z' 'replaced multiple small one lane bridges and windy aproach roads with a single two lane viaduct in such-and-such a place' and things like that on their list of achievements. Two opposing lanes going 100kph right next to each other with only paint seperating them though? Yeah, you're not going to see the end of that any time soon on most routes.
I've been in Canada almost 20 years, same thing. You're expected to drop much of your ways, like figures of speech and terminology, to be understood and accepted. It's understandable and challenging. Then, when you return to SA after a long absence you struggle to adjust the other way.
Ah Shame!!! Imagine having to living in an awful BLAND place like Canada, people KNOWN for their LACK of sense of humour
I love NZ. My daughter and her family live in NZ
Cool tips how are winters in NZ? Are they colder than Underberg in SA?
NZ is not just one place. South Island is cooler than North Island.
Auckland does not get snow. Christchurch maybe gets a small snowfall every 5 years.
All NZ cities are close to the coast. None are as cold as Underberg.
@@cccmmm1234 awesome so more like Durban kinda of Weather nice and warm
@@Thulebeez Not as hot an humid as Durban.
Remember that the whole of NZ is south of the whole of South Africa. The North most point of NZ is way south of Cape Augullas.
I lived in Auckland for three years. I would say Auckland is closer to Cape Town weather, just a bit more humid.
I only once recall getting frost once in Auckland in those 3 years.
I also lived 40km inland from Christchurch for 13 years. Being inland just a short distance means it gets snow during winter. Sometimes the snow would be on the ground for a few weeks at a time. Sometimes the roads are blocked for a couple of days. Even a 4wheel drive car gets stuck in that, but they have snow ploughs to clear the roads quickly.
But most of the time I have lives in Christchurch (ie. 15 years or so). During that time we have had snow settle on the ground maybe 3 or 4 times. Not too thick - could still drive a 2 wheel drive car.
But don't worry about a bit of cold. It isn't like the USA or such. A bit of different weather is the last thing you should be worrying about one way or the other.
@@crittersandcretins Cold? Relative to what?
I have lived in Christchurch since 1995. I think we've seen snow on the ground 3 or 4 times in 29 years. Sure it is colder than most of South Africa, but nothing like the Northern hemisphere.
My home...❤❤❤
The thing is you take yourself with you. Have a friend.there.who.moved a few years ago. After a few months there, she was terrible homesick. Was at a supermarket, heard a woman speaking afrikaans. Got excited to hear it, went over to.lady speaking afrikaans and introduced herself. The woman looked at her and said, "we never mixed with you in SA and we don't plan to do it.here". So yeah. To each his own. I have family that left because of the previous government and family that have left for this government. I know people from all over the world due to my work who have made SA their home. They say the quality of life is like no other. So go figure. The thing is, you are always an outsider no matter where you go and you will be reminded of that,.my aunt left 50 years ago,.lives in Canada. Her sister came home after 55 years there to be with her children who never left. She came home to die. People are people, no right choices and definitely no wrong choices. I.live here in SA, live a good life, have managed to send my son to the best schools we could afford. Travelled to most countries. Definitely not rich but travelling opens your mind and speaking to others you realise that every country has its issues and then you make your decision.
The Pies are delicious in NZ . The Hockey Pokey Ice Cream, is also so delicious No other ice cream tastes as good as Hokey Pokey.
You forgot to tell them about - chur bro lol as a greeting or agreeing about something but very well done. 😂
Make another video specifically on the cost of renting vs buying (houses and apartments)
Will consider it. Thanks!
Beef NZ$ 23.99 per kg = R281.85 crazy expensive.
Chicken NZ$ 14.99 p/kg = R176.11. Crazy expensive.
Lamb NZ$ 9.99 p/kg = R117. Very cheap because Lamb in SA normally is around R170 p/kg. Of course Lamb should be cheap in a land where there's more sheep than people, including butter made from Lamb. Overall, New Zealand is expensive.
Lamb is.R100 per kg in SA at the moment. Not sure where you get that price.from. I buy lamb every 3rd /4th month.
@@trudybotes9661 Perhaps at your unregulated butcher shop. I buy it at Woolworths and lamb was never that price even at Checkers, Spar or Food lovers market. Just google lamb price per kg in SA.
Yes we buy straight from the farm.
SA will never recover. Look North if you think otherwise
Recover from what?
are you a clown?@@SafferCA
New Zealand is the best country in the world
Ehh, depends how you're measuring it. Certainly much closer to the top of the list than the bottom in most regards though.
go Sam
Nice video
Thanks
Wish i could move to new
Zealand
No snakes?! 😍 I’m getting a visa 😅
Sandflies...was a surprise when we visited, Browns Bay across the Auckland Harbour Bridge, was the SA hangout, icecream/rollerskating at Taranaki beach I think it was, near Howick... with ❤ from 🇿🇦, we enjoyed NZ very much!!!
Just a clarification re used cars. Japan has a stringent 4-year check on all cars. It's called a the Shaken Test. The essential ingredient is that the 4-year old car must have the emissions level of a new model. An owner of a 2 to 4 year old vehicle in Japan knows that the Shaken is coming and many elect to sell at the 2/3 year age point. Japanese cars are right hand drive like Japan. Join the dots.
As an Electrical Technician from South Africa who's considering relocating to NZ, I m looking forward to the next Video. and would like to know the process you went through to get your visa also the Agency(Company) that assisted you with the visa application, also how long does the whole process take?
Will be the best decision you ever made.. don’t listen to the naysayers.. NZ is awesome! Not perfect.. but compared to South Africa it’s heaven…
here we go ua-cam.com/video/bdp-JPP-M0s/v-deo.html&ab_channel=SamJensen
It depends on where in SA you live, I stay in a small rural town in the Northern Cape and it's heaven on Earth with no crime as well.
No snakes??!?!
I'm sold on the idea! _Hello New Zealand!_
Thank you Sam....
I found that interesting....
Your 20 differences of things to know from New Zealand 🇳🇿 and South Africa 🇿🇦...
I do love South Africa with all its politics 🙄 😒....
It is a beautiful country ❤️.....
Haven't been to New Zealand yet. ...
New subscriber 🫠
I love SA, but not the politics.....
Woah what about Boxer? ... Is there a Boxer store that side ?
Must feel good to live in a safe country.
BRILLIANT VIDEO 🥴🥴🥴
@samjensen9795 where do i find your video as mentioned for electricians specifically?
here it is ua-cam.com/video/bdp-JPP-M0s/v-deo.html&ab_channel=SamJensen