Everything you need to know about moving to New Zealand and living in New Zealand.
Free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/freeThis is the story of Jessie, a member of the NZ Ahead community, who moved with her family from South Africa to New Zealand. This move hasn't been easy.Changes within NZ Immigration have meant that Jessie and her family may no longer meet their Visa requirements and could find themselves with no other choice but to return to South Africa. This episode is an emotional one. After two job losses and a family death, Jessie now finds herself fighting to stay in New Zealand. This is her story so far. We hope to do a follow-up episode when we have more news to share.Thank you, Jessie, for bravely telling your story and highlighting what happens when changes in life happen unexpectedly.
If you want to move to New Zealand and you have a location-independent business (meaning you can work from anywhere in the world on your laptop) OR your current job abroad allows you to work remotely, then this episode is for you.Today, we welcome back Charlotte from NZ Shores Immigration Advisors and talk about the latest visa introduced by Immigration NZ.This visa allows those who can work remotely to remain in New Zealand longer than a normal holiday visa.Enjoy!
Kiwi Comfort food. Kai that makes everything aaallll better. New Zealand food. Today, we share 2 cafes in New Plymouth, Taranaki (and one take-out), that eased our woes, soothed our troubles and served up the best food to make things feel that little bit better. Kiwi comfort food at its finest... Enjoy! Liz and Brian ❤️ Thank you for watching and for sharing!
Moving to New Zealand on a Student Visa: Your Pathway to Residency In this informative episode, we sit down with Charlotte from NZ Shores Immigration to uncover the secrets of using a student visa to immigrate to New Zealand. Contrary to popular belief, the student visa isn't just for young backpackers - it's a game-changing pathway that people of all ages can take advantage of. Charlotte breaks down everything you need to know, including: • Who can apply for a New Zealand student visa (spoiler: there's no age limit!)• The top study options that can lead you to residency, from master's degrees to skill-shortage areas• The financial requirements, including tuition fees and living expenses• How immigration advisors like NZ Shores can streamline the process and maximise your chances of success• Insights on the strict student visa landscape and why expert guidance is crucial• Alternative options for location-independent entrepreneurs Whether you're fresh out of school or nearing retirement, this episode is packed with must-know information to help you unlock your dream of living in New Zealand. Grab a pen and paper - you won't want to miss a single tip! Enjoy!
Imagine moving to New Zealand with your family and starting ALL OVER again. New house, new career, new school, new budget...Imagine your partner leaving his long-held career with the USA military to train as a CHEF in New Zealand and your kids not wanting to leave their friends in America... Meet Katie. Katie did ALL of the above. She left the UDSA with her husband and kids and completely CHANGED the way her life looks. This is how it's working out... Enjoy!
Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series! *** We get asked a lot by those in our moving to New Zealand community to discuss the option of paying for private healthcare in NZ. So, this week we are thrilled to talk to Lance from Parka Insurance. Lance is a smashing guy. Kind, up-front and honest. Just the kind of person we'd be happy to trust with a financial decision as big as committing to any kind of insurance plan. Sit back and listen as we take a deep dive into NZ private health insurance. We ask: Why do people pay for private healthcare, what are the pros and cons, what are the alternatives, and most importantly, what's the cost? You can reach out to Lance here ➡️ https://parka.co.nz/the-team call or email him directly, and don't forget to say you loved this podcast! We hope you enjoy this episode, and it answers some of the questions you might have about private health insurance. Remember, if you need a quote for ANY insurance, reach out to Lance HERE ➡️ https://parka.co.nz You can call or email him directly, and don't forget to say you loved this podcast! Enjoy!
Type into Google "Is New Zealand XXX" and a whole list of questions pops up. The ones that show up first are the questions that people are Googling most often, so, to save you searching, WE thought it would be fun to answer these Kiwi questions for you!Sit back and get ready to be educated on the the. things that thousands of people want answers to! Enjoy!
Krissy is a member of our private NZ Ahead Community. Last year, she moved to New Zealand, from the US with her husband and children to start a new life in Tauranga. On this week's show, Krissy reveals what life has been like for her family and shares her personal struggles with coming to terms with the inevitable "who am I now?" syndrome. To connect with Krissy Liz, Brian & many other like-minded adventurers, you can join our private NZ Ahead Community. Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5-Part Video Series! www.nzahead.com/free At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community. SIGN UP BELOW to get your FREE videos & find out more about our private NZ AHEAD Membership. www.nzahead.com/free - Need to Transfer money internationally? We are proud affiliates of TorFX. A foreign exchange service that offers personal FREE advice and guidance for people like you and me who want to know that their money is safe and they are getting the BEST rates. In a market where trust and transparency count, Torfx go that extra mile and delivers what they promise. Look at TORFX to check out your best NZD rates now! - We are unable to give immigration advice. The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. Take the quick FREE eligibility test now and see if New Zealand is for you! - Krissy used Accent Health to find a healthcare job in New Zealand. If you are also a healthcare worker, we highly recommend you do the same! Contact Prudence and her team at Accent Health for the best FREE service, and don't forget to mention that you found her by listening to the NZ Ahead Podcast! Moving with Pets to New Zealand? There is only one company we recommend for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. We have had many super recommendations for this company, and we couldn't be happier with them. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet's upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet's journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Go here for more details, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! We LOVE Housesitting in New Zealand. Want to Try it too? If you have been following us for a while, then you will know that we have travelled all over the world and New Zealand for very little money by using TrustedHousesitters. WE LOVE housesitting. We are constantly asked if we can share the website that we used. So here it is:The initial 'looking part' is free. You can Google all the beautiful houses around New Zealand waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! https://itsadrama.com/trusted-nz (Looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), you can use my exclusive 25% Discount code to get a ton of money off the yearly membership. Woo-hoo! Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!
Ahhh...Summer in New Zealand...is there anywhere better? It's January down under, and all is chilled and relaxed. Or is it?? Sit back and enjoy these 5 typical Kiwi summer experiences you can expect to discover when you come to NZ!
Moving to New Zealand brings with it many things. A different pace of life, new friends, unfamiliar habits, a change in routines...lots of things. But one of the BIG things that moving to the other side of the world can also bring is the gut-wrenching feeling of homesickness. Homesickness is very real, very common and absolutely horrid to go through. You are about to meet Lisa. Lisa moved to New Zealand with her family from Belgium over a year ago. In this week's episode, she talks openly and honestly about her experience with homesickness and how she worked through it to find peace and happiness in her new life in New Zealand. To connect with Lisa, Liz, Brian & many other like-minded adventurers, you can join our private NZ Ahead Community. Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5-Part Video Series! www.nzahead.com/free At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community. SIGN UP BELOW to get your FREE videos & find out more about our private NZ AHEAD Membership. www.nzahead.com/free Travelling overseas and don't want to pay hefty credit card charges? Looking to transfer currency reliably and safely? Check out WISE. With a Wise account, you can hold and convert money between 50+ currencies. Wise ALWAYS uses the real exchange rate to convert your money, making their service up to 7 times cheaper than traditional banks. You can send money to over 60 countries at the real exchange rate and low, transparent fees. Check out WISE here for the best rates! ⛑ If you are a healthcare worker looking for a job in New Zealand, contact Prudence and her team at Accent Health for the BEST FREE service and don't forget to mention NZ Ahead Podcast!
Emigrating to New Zealand is no small feat. You will face major challenges such as getting a job, selling your house, packing your things, arranging visas, and booking flights. But it doesn't end there. Just when you think you have all your ducks lined up in a row, when you have shown the kids every glossy picture of New Zealand mountains and beaches and ice cream, it will hit you. Like a ton of bricks. Uncertainty. Doubt. Fear. These feelings of fear are completely normal (and very, very common). But that doesn't make them any less frightening. In this week's episode, we wanted to talk about those three fears and try to shed light from the other side as we go through one of the very fears we worried about. Enjoy. To connect with Liz, Brian (& many other like-minded adventurers), you can join our private NZ Ahead Community. Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5-Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community. SIGN UP NOW to get your FREE videos & find out more about our private NZ AHEAD Membership Package Moving to New Zealand? Here's More FREE Content For You! Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! Is New Zealand NEGLECTING These Essential Life Skills? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island? Christmas Down Under? Wonderful or Weird? Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotiy
Ehara Toku toa I te toa Takitahi Engari he toa Takanini "My strength is not that of an individual, but that of a collective" - Māori ProverbNever before have I been so grateful to the community of kind, like-minded adventurers that surround Brian and me. I dedicate this show to each and every one of you... If you are moving to New Zealand, please know you are not alone. There are many, many other people, just like you, doing the exact same thing as you are right now. Each facing similar challenges. Making the same hard decisions. Celebrating the same wins. You are not alone. In this week's show, Brian and I talk about the power of support in the NZ Ahead Community. This is a special episode that features one of our newest members and demonstrates the power of surrounding yourself with those who lift you and fill your cup. Enjoy. To connect with Liz, Brian (& many other like-minded adventurers), you can join our private NZ Ahead Community. Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5-Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community. SIGN UP NOW to get your FREE videos & find out more about our private NZ AHEAD Membership Package Moving to New Zealand? Here's More FREE Content For You! Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! Is New Zealand NEGLECTING These Essential Life Skills? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island? Christmas Down Under? Wonderful or Weird? Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotiy
This week's NZ Ahead podcast guest is swapping Bonnie Scotland for New Zealand. Steven, a valued member of our private NZ Ahead community, moved to NZ in June 2023 with his wife, Aileen and their two young boys. But as you are about to hear, not everything went according to plan before the departure. Having never been to New Zealand, Stephen and his family took a huge leap of faith, facing and overcoming hurdles along the way.Sit back and let's find out what happened when Stevie and fam moved to Tauranga in New Zealand. If you are moving to New Zealand and would like a huge dose of love and inspiration, then join Andrew and Liz in this fabulous episode! To connect with Stephen, Liz, Brian (& many other like-minded adventurers), you can join our private NZ Ahead Community. Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5-Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community. SIGN UP NOW to get your FREE videos & find out more about our private NZ AHEAD Membership Package
Crikey. What an eye-opener. This week's episode is brought to you from the other side of the country. On the opposite coast. Where Liz and Bri have left the Naki and are housesitting in the lovely and very gorgeous art deco city of Napier in New Zealand. Sit back, relax and enjoy the seven differences between one side of the country and the other... PS: Love this episode? Take a screen shot and share on social media! Thank you! If you are considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like, then: Sign up HERE, and we will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5-Part Video Series! https://nzahead.com/free/ At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community. SIGN UP NOW to find out more about our private NZ AHEAD Membership Package Housesitting is a fabulous way to see NZ for FREE. Want to know more about HOUSESITTING? Join us and check out these beautiful houses and pets around New Zealand (and the world) that are currently available & waiting for YOU to HOUSESIT! https://itsadrama.com/housesit Want to join up? Use our exclusive NZ AHEAD discount code to get a WHOPPING 25% off HOUSESITTING by going here! https://itsadrama.com/housesit-discount
Last-minute major setbacks. No one wants to deal with those, especially not when you're (literally) about to board a plane to start your new life in New Zealand. This week's NZ Ahead podcast guest is swapping the USA for New Zealand. Andrew, a valued member of our private NZ Ahead community, is a Master's student at the University of Waikato in Hamilton. Andrew moved to NZ in February 2023 with his wife, Stacy and their two children. But as you are about to hear, not everything was smooth sailing... If you are moving to New Zealand and would like a huge dose of love and inspiration, then join Andrew and Liz in this fabulous episode! To connect with Andrew, Liz, Brian (& many other like-minded adventurers), you can join our private NZ Ahead Community. If you are considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like, then: Sign up HERE, and we will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5-Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community. SIGN UP NOW to find out more about our private NZ AHEAD Membership Package
This week's NZ Ahead podcast guest is swapping England for New Zealand. Not only that, but she's doing it with four kids, two of whom are teenagers and...she is leaving her eldest child back home.Tanya left Devon in the UK and is now living in the South Island with her husband, Ed and their four children. This is their story.If you are moving to New Zealand and would like a huge dose of love and inspiration, then join Tanya and Liz in this fabulous episode! Tanya is a teacher. This is her story... To connect with Tanya, Liz, Brian (& many other like-minded adventurers), you can become a member of our private NZ Ahead Community. If you are considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like, then: Sign up HERE, and we will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5-Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community. SIGN UP NOW to find out more about our private NZ AHEAD Membership Package
Kia ora! Luckily, one of the best things about New Zealand is the people have a flippin' good sense of humour. Which is just as well. Because some of these common misconceptions about what life is like in New Zealand are quite frankly hilarious. Enjoy! If you are considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like, then:Sign up HERE, and we will send you the FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5-Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community. SIGN UP NOW to find out more about our private NZ AHEAD Membership Package https://nzahead.com/free/
In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the world of heating options for Kiwi homes. From the colder older rental homes to the cutting-edge choices for new houses, we're covering it all! Here's a sneak peek of what's on the table: Unravelling the Mysteries of Heat Pumps: We're kicking things off with a deep dive into what exactly a Heat Pump is and why it's become the go-to heating for Kiwi homes. Ducted Heating: Radiator Heating: Wood Fires: (Traditional Kiwi heating) Gas Heating: Central Heat Pump Heating (Ducted and Underfloor) Unmasking HRV Systems Plus! A Special Nod to Clothes Dryers: We hope you enjoy this Podcast as we uncover the world of home heating in New Zealand. If you are considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like, then:Sign up HERE, and we will send you the FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5-Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community. SIGN UP NOW to find out more about our private NZ AHEAD Membership Package https://nzahead.com/free/
In this week's show, Liz and Brian chat with Ashlee and Stu, our go-to Forex advisors from TorFX. Find out why it is best to use a Forex company to transfer money to New Zealand from your country and not a regular bank to save hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars on your transfer with preferential rates. Stu and Ashlee are such a wonderful example of what a Forex company SHOULD be like. They are transparent, kind and offer a tremendous service. We know you are going to love them too! To access this FREE service with these great rates then, click this link to TorFX: https://nzahead.com/torfx Please note we are proud affiliates of TorFX. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use their services through our link. Please also note that we would never recommend a company unless we like, use and trust them. If you are considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like, then:Sign up HERE, and we will send you the FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5-Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community. SIGN UP NOW to find out more about our private NZ AHEAD Membership Package https://nzahead.com/free/
In this week's show, Liz chats with Prudence, our go-to health recruitment advisor. Find out why healthcare workers use this free service and how to start the process from CV to job offer To access this FREE service which will help you decide if you have the necessary requirements to move forward with your dream of living in New Zealand, then contact Prudence from Accent Health directly, and don't forget to mention that you listened to the NZ AHEAD Podcast! Prudence's email: prue@accent.net.nz or visit https://www.accent.net.nz/ If you are considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like, then:Sign up HERE and we will send you the FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5-Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community. SIGN UP NOW to find out more about our private NZ AHEAD Membership Package https://nzahead.com/free/
Emergency Bonus Epiisode! In this week's show, Liz & Brian chat with Charlotte from New Zealand Shores, our go-to immigration advisors regarding Immigration New Zealand's announcement for the reshaping of the Skilled Migrant Category with this new policy due to take effect in October 2023 To access the FREE assessment quiz which will help you decide if you have the necessary requirements to move forward with your dream of living in New Zealand, contact Charlotte directly, and don't forget to mention that you listened to the NZ AHEAD Podcast! Charlotte's email: charlotte@nzshores.com If you are considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like, then:Sign up HERE and we will send you the FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5-Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community.SIGN UP NOW to find out more about our private NZ AHEAD Membership Package https://nzahead.com/free/ Are you moving with Pets to New Zealand?Then if you are, don't hesitate to reach out to Starwood Pet Travel. Mention NZ Ahead Podcast, and you'll get extra, extra special love!! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-travel
In this week's show, Liz chats with Charlotte from New Zealand Shores, our go-to immigration advisors. Find out why people do (and don't) use immigration advisors, what to do if you have a criminal record or health problems and much, much more! To access the FREE assessment quiz which will help you decide if you have the necessary requirements to move forward with your dream of living in New Zealand, contact Charlotte directly, and don't forget to mention that you listened to the NZ AHEAD Podcast! Charlotte's email: charlotte@nzshores.com If you are considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like, then:Sign up HERE and we will send you the FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5-Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community.SIGN UP NOW to find out more about our private NZ AHEAD Membership Package https://nzahead.com/free/ Are you moving with Pets to New Zealand?Then if you are, don't hesitate to reach out to Starwood Pet Travel. Mention NZ Ahead Podcast, and you'll get extra, extra special love!! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-travel
In this week's show Liz chats with Adam. Adam moved from the USA to New Zealand with his family in 2022. Because he is a type 1 diabetic, Adam was particularly concerned with how the NZ healthcare system and how it would compare to the US. Would he be able to get his medications? How much would they cost? Would the procedure be simple? What about the cost/care/dental for kids in New Zealand? If you have burning questions about the NZ healthcare system then you will LOVE this episode. As always, we bring you information straight from the front line, so sit back and enjoy listening to Adama's valuable information. If you are considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like, then:Sign up HERE https://nzahead.com/free/, and we will send you the FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. https://nzahead.com/free/ A 5-Part Video Series! At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community.SIGN UP NOW to find out more about our private NZ AHEAD Membership Package If you are a healthcare worker looking for a job in New Zealand, then reach out to Prudence and her team at https://www.accent.net.nz/contact-us/ for the BEST FREE service! And don't forget to mention us at NZ Ahead when you contact Accent Health :) Are you moving with Pets to New Zealand?Then if you are, don't hesitate to reach out to Starwood Pet Travel . Mention NZ Ahead Podcast, and you'll get extra, extra special love!! We cannot give immigration advice but we have a company that we love and trust: New Zealand Shores. Take their moving to New Zealand eligibility test (it is free) and go from there. They are very approachable and super friendly! https://www.newzealandshores.com/new-zealand-visa-eligibility-assessment/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=itsadrama
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