Also being from the UK myself and coming from the North, having lived in New Zealand for 8yrs I have found New Zealand to have lots of nice things to see but not that much to do unless youre very sporty.
Glad it was helpful Andre! We've got a lot for you on the channel and the website to help you plan your trip. Plus we do live shows weekly so feel free to join in :)
@@NZPocketGuide Hi guys thanks for your reply just subscribe and will be following your channel thinking of changing the trip to 4 weeks do you think that’s long enough many thanks 😊
Thank you for this - I've just been offered a job in Aukland but I have financial commitments here in the UK that I need to account for so was researching to see whether I could actually afford the move. So difficult to try and figure out taxes, healthcare, insurance, etc. I appreciate the work you've put in here 🥰
Please be aware Auckland has just suffered a really severe weather storm of blitz proportions which has destroyed the safe use of many houses, work places and civic facilities throughout Auckland and much of the North Island. I would like to suggest that you check that your job offer is still valid, and that your future employer can guarantee that they can arrange suitable and affordable living arrangements for you before you leave the UK.
Great video, really informative. I'm so keen on getting out to NZ as a welder/fabricator. I'm coming from Wales and though I love my country, the UK as a whole is just too overpopulated for me. I'm an outdoorsy person so I think I'll fit right in. Cheers for the info, or as we'd say in Welsh, diolch yn fawr!
Pros of living in NZ rather than in the UK: * less competition * less crowded * better work-life balance (the relaxed pace of life in NZ is much healthier than the rat race city life in the UK) * nicer climate (average of 2000 annual sunshine hours compared to 1493 in the UK) * less racism and xenophobia * cleaner air (NZ has some of the cleanest and safest air on the planet) * less corruption (NZ ranked world's least corrupt country for the third year in a row) * much safer (NZ ranked 2nd safest country in the world, Global Peace Index) * sustainability and care for the environment * higher minimum wage (a more egalitarian society) * easy access to beautiful scenery & untouched nature * much better COVID-19 public health response * family-friendly, a great place to raise children * better coffee!
@@boomertuxx personally i would say new zealand is safer in general but in some parts of the uk its definitely safer and in new zealand we've got some pretty unsafe areas
@@randomperson-bm1cy I am sorta contemplating moving to the UK but tk be honest I don't plan to live on an urban area. Buying some land and living in the countryside in the UK is an attractive idea. Going by stats both the UK and NZ are more violent than in the US. Dunno how true that is as I'm not a fan of US cities and like the UK I'd live in a rural area if I moved to the US.
Good video, I live just south of you in a peaceful small town. Have always loved my country, lived mostly around the Manawatu region, not by choice more family based reasons. Lived in Tauranga for 2 years 1976 & 1977 when I was 18 and totally loved it, it is a very different place now though and not where I would return. Spent many summer holidays in pretty much the same 3 places, Auckland, Taupo, and Nelson. Taupo and Nelson are equal favorites of mine. I dont really understand or agree with so many peoples comments stating " great country but a little boring etc " NZ has everything from Auckland to villages, beaches, lakes, mountains, countryside and lifestyle all to die for so just make your choice for home base and visit the rest.
NZ is the place I want to visit the most. I'm a massive sport fan and the all blacks being one of the best teams in world rugby I'd love to take in a game. It also looks like a beautiful country, wish I had the money to go
I have been in NZ in 2017 ,I was there to improve my English and it was nightmare ,My English got better but my view to the world and especially to the western cultures is changed ,Those people pretend to value humanity values,Like kindness,Empathy,Equality,But I turns out that just exclusively between them as a race ,Man they smile to their pets and they stare at me rudely,Not to mention the other accidents of discrimination and racism that happened to me in the public places ,In my English school I faced a harassment from some teachers ,I worked as a volunteer and I faced a very rude situation from the supervisor,I faced a situation from the buss drivers ,It is got to the point someone attacked physically in at night in a public place ,It is stupid to say all of them but it in general racism is widely there between individuals ,I don’t have a white skin,I came from a middle eastern background,I think of myself as a nice person,I don’t have any prejudice towards anything to my brothers and sisters in humanity,I always respect other cultures believes and principles,I never hurt a person or an animal ,But this happened to me
Travelled the south island and would move from UK to NZ in a heart beat. Hoping to one day if i can convince my other half, just hope they are after marine engineers (ideally harbour authority) so its easy for me!!! South of england way way to busy.
I'm from Auckland. I think I'm gonna leave NZ. Interesting to hear your perspective. As an NZer I've always been frustrated at work by lazy incompetent colleagues! Luckily I have a UK passport, I've got a cousin in the UK, I'm pretty interested in moving there. I don't feel like I fit in with NZ culture. Even when you mentioned the wearing of jandals/thongs/sandals in NZ whereas in the UK they always wear shoes - yeah, I'm a shoe wearer.
I was interested in moving in newzealand from the uk,but the more I research it the more I prefer the uk.I think alot of people who move from the uk to New Zealand and adore it probably lived in a bad area in the uk.Move to Dorset ,Cornwall, Devon.
I like being able to get what you like in supermarkets cheap ,nice clothes, on my doorstep, Europe and the worl just a few hours on a plane ,nice housing ,and I don't like how much everything costs in new zealand.
@@rich3222 Yeah mate, I agree. New Zealand is a pretty crummy place unless you like BBQs and the Beach. It is also quite good for Skiing (apparently). But you're right though - everything here is expensive, its ghastly! Since I posted that I'm now deciding between the UK and Australia. Both seem awesome, but Australia seems a bit better in terms of my money making ability - so I might move to aussie for a decade to build some funds.
NZ isn't for me, yes it is beautiful but so is the UK. I have been here only 3 months and haven't been impressed, everything is way too expensive, everything takes an age to happen, if it ever happens. We have decided to give it 12 months and if things don't improve, which I don't see how it can, then, I look forward returning to my beautiful country.
😂 this sounds great, couldnt help but try work your accent out saying you are from the North of England too, im guessing somewhere posh like Harrogate, you have been away for a while though because I travel the UK for a living and seem to find it harder and harder to find English people (at the end of your video)
@@NZPocketGuide Medical care is satisfactory, but we don't, by any means, have a mayo clinic on every street corner. Also a casual visit to a GP by a visitor will cost about $60 and more. Similarly a visitor has to pay full retail price for any medicine prescribed. The costs of both are subsidised for residents. For citizens and permanent residents base hospital treatment is free. Big NB. Note that the G.P.s know absolutely zilch about tick borne infections and diseases. The hospitals might be slightly more knowledgeable, but in NZ Lyme disease etc. is effectively a do-it-yourself exercise.
State primary schools are not much cop. On a good day, Literacy of English for 16 year olds is about 60%. You can't leave a hand-written note for a trades person and expect that the work will be correctly carried out, because the person who is going to do the work can't read the manual. There is no foreign language tuition whatsoever, European History is a complete void with the exception of a very few of the more important WWI and WWII battles.
In NZ what fields have you worked in? As a Registered Nurse I have repeatedly worked unpaid overtime for 30 years, an experience echoed by most NZ nurses. Similarly my husband works very long hours as a software developer. My friends and family are also hard working. To characterise the majority of New Zealanders as having a low work ethic is unfair.
I was mostly working in the service industry. I do understand your point and you are correct there are always people working harder tan other. My observations were just a general feel compared to other countries were I have often seen people have multiple jobs and such. Not a bad thing at all anyway since I chose to settle in New Zealand ;)
@@NZPocketGuide I see. It was a sweeping generalisation based on your experience in one industry. I am happy you have settled well into NZ and wish you all the best in 2022.
@@majk7215 Indeed, and I am glad that your comment helped highlight this mishaps and gave me the opportunity to clarify as well. Thanks a lot and have a super year 2022 as well!!!
I left NZ for the UK last year and have no regrets. The mains reasons were Crime and Corruption the two things most Kiwis brag about being non existent there? Go figure ..
I was amused by your complaint about slow internet when you live in National Park Village, that’s like going to live in Snowdonia (10Mb download) and complaining about the internet. I looked at the broadband map for National Village according to them fibre is available maybe it wasn’t when you made this vlog?
Haha to this day it is still not there (despite being marked as completed) but in a few months it should FINALLY be completed. But yeah, it is a minor complaint of course, I chose to live in NZ after all haha!
@@NZPocketGuide I live in Auckland, 100Mb home fibre, my son in law now runs his business from home just boosted his internet to 300Mb! Sorry just had to rub it in!
@@gromit9322 Haha well we run our online business from home and we still have copper and I hate you 🤣🤣 Can you send us some spare Mbs... If you want to see what a live video looks like on copper, join us on Sunday for the NZ Travel Show -> czcams.com/video/eRCje7FFg1Q/video.html // On a side note, we should get Fiber in a few weeks where we are, we just can't wait!
You need a lot of money and time to enjoy NZ. Most regular nzers can't enjoy their own country. Also transport here sucks balls. Theres a reason most kiwis leave for aussie. Its a beautiful country but its exclusive and boring
What! I have great things about New Zealand! What you are sharing sounds worse than the US and people here are really slackers! Sad, just can't win anywhere! 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳
Don't know why you're worried about a Kiwi backlash ("complaining about how life is in New Zealand") . One only has to look at your video library to know that you guys are completely sold on New Zealand.
Omg can I just say i didnt expect the tea break!! Love it grabbed a coffee!! Brb x
Haha handy!
Wow, very comprehensive video. I enjoyed watching it all. Thank you
Thanks Kev! 💙 Many more videos like this are available on our channel!
I love your dedication to New Zealand! :)
Thank you! 😊 It means a lot!
Also being from the UK myself and coming from the North, having lived in New Zealand for 8yrs I have found New Zealand to have lots of nice things to see but not that much to do unless youre very sporty.
That's a great addition to this video!
Yes true :( l miss the UK so much :(
I'm so keen on a trip to the UK again... I was really young when I went there last.
@@roseestorel5000nothing to do? Lmao you mean nothing to do in the uk right?
@@randomquestions7741 tell me? What's it like to be apart of the dumbest people in the world club? I wanna know
Appreciate this!
Happy to help mate!
Hi from the uk 🇬🇧 Really interesting info thanks for sharing planning a 6 week road trip north & south islands next year 😊
Glad it was helpful Andre! We've got a lot for you on the channel and the website to help you plan your trip. Plus we do live shows weekly so feel free to join in :)
@@NZPocketGuide Hi guys thanks for your reply just subscribe and will be following your channel thinking of changing the trip to 4 weeks do you think that’s long enough many thanks 😊
@@andreelliott6161 The number one feedback we get is that people wish they had longer in New Zealand so up to you ;)
Thank you for this - I've just been offered a job in Aukland but I have financial commitments here in the UK that I need to account for so was researching to see whether I could actually afford the move. So difficult to try and figure out taxes, healthcare, insurance, etc. I appreciate the work you've put in here 🥰
Thanks for the super kind message Bruja 🥰
Please be aware Auckland has just suffered a really severe weather storm of blitz proportions which has destroyed the safe use of many houses, work places and civic facilities throughout Auckland and much of the North Island. I would like to suggest that you check that your job offer is still valid, and that your future employer can guarantee that they can arrange suitable and affordable living arrangements for you before you leave the UK.
Great video, really informative. I'm so keen on getting out to NZ as a welder/fabricator. I'm coming from Wales and though I love my country, the UK as a whole is just too overpopulated for me. I'm an outdoorsy person so I think I'll fit right in. Cheers for the info, or as we'd say in Welsh, diolch yn fawr!
Haha thanks mate, I appreciate your take on it!
Do it mate, I'm from Wales and I moved to NZ 5 years ago. Dewis gorau fi erioed. Best decision of my life!
Work is in no way relaxed here in NZ. Working for 10 yrs here and all job i have had is fast paced, stressful, more target based
So interesting that we have such a different experience :)
Pros of living in NZ rather than in the UK:
* less competition
* less crowded
* better work-life balance (the relaxed pace of life in NZ is much healthier than the rat race city life in the UK)
* nicer climate (average of 2000 annual sunshine hours compared to 1493 in the UK)
* less racism and xenophobia
* cleaner air (NZ has some of the cleanest and safest air on the planet)
* less corruption (NZ ranked world's least corrupt country for the third year in a row)
* much safer (NZ ranked 2nd safest country in the world, Global Peace Index)
* sustainability and care for the environment
* higher minimum wage (a more egalitarian society)
* easy access to beautiful scenery & untouched nature
* much better COVID-19 public health response
* family-friendly, a great place to raise children
* better coffee!
Thorough comparison mate, thanks for sharing 💙 again haha
dunno if NZ is safer. Crime stats are similar for both countries.
@@boomertuxx personally i would say new zealand is safer in general but in some parts of the uk its definitely safer and in new zealand we've got some pretty unsafe areas
@@randomperson-bm1cy I am sorta contemplating moving to the UK but tk be honest I don't plan to live on an urban area. Buying some land and living in the countryside in the UK is an attractive idea. Going by stats both the UK and NZ are more violent than in the US. Dunno how true that is as I'm not a fan of US cities and like the UK I'd live in a rural area if I moved to the US.
Are you sure NZ have less racism than UK? I have been there and it’s horrible
Double glazing btw has been compulsory since about 2007 on new builds.
Thanks for sharing. Our house was not a new build :(
Good video, I live just south of you in a peaceful small town. Have always loved my country, lived mostly around the Manawatu region, not by choice more family based reasons. Lived in Tauranga for 2 years 1976 & 1977 when I was 18 and totally loved it, it is a very different place now though and not where I would return. Spent many summer holidays in pretty much the same 3 places, Auckland, Taupo, and Nelson. Taupo and Nelson are equal favorites of mine. I dont really understand or agree with so many peoples comments stating " great country but a little boring etc " NZ has everything from Auckland to villages, beaches, lakes, mountains, countryside and lifestyle all to die for so just make your choice for home base and visit the rest.
Great perspective, thanks for sharing!
I haven't experienced the "relaxed" work environment in NZ. I feel super stressed and overworked.
Sorry to hear that but thanks for sharing your experience. I am sure it will help a lot of other people :)
From the UK I really want a New Zealand pie because they look amazing
😉 They are!!!!
@@NZPocketGuide my favourite pie from New Zealand (my home land) would be mince and cheese, what's yours?
@@Mickeyil222 I have to say that Butter Chicken is always a winner for me! Not very traditional, but so yum!
@@NZPocketGuide I agree, that would be my second favourite.
@@Mickeyil222 haha!
NZ is the place I want to visit the most. I'm a massive sport fan and the all blacks being one of the best teams in world rugby I'd love to take in a game. It also looks like a beautiful country, wish I had the money to go
That is nice to hear Matthew!
I've been considering it. As a commercial gas fitter I'm just curious how the qualifications transfer over
Not sure about qualification transfers to be honnest. There must be a refresher course and an exam I guess...
Hi..do u advise to finish GCSE before migrating to new Zealand? Or that doesnt matter for they assess students by age?
You will need to check in with immigration New Zealand directly regarding this as it may depend on what type of visa you are after :)
I’m pretty confused guys. I have got options to study in new Zealand and UK. Anyone have any suggestions for me?
At the time of this response New Zealand is not accepting international students sorry :(
I have been in NZ in 2017 ,I was there to improve my English and it was nightmare ,My English got better but my view to the world and especially to the western cultures is changed ,Those people pretend to value humanity values,Like kindness,Empathy,Equality,But I turns out that just exclusively between them as a race ,Man they smile to their pets and they stare at me rudely,Not to mention the other accidents of discrimination and racism that happened to me in the public places ,In my English school I faced a harassment from some teachers ,I worked as a volunteer and I faced a very rude situation from the supervisor,I faced a situation from the buss drivers ,It is got to the point someone attacked physically in at night in a public place ,It is stupid to say all of them but it in general racism is widely there between individuals ,I don’t have a white skin,I came from a middle eastern background,I think of myself as a nice person,I don’t have any prejudice towards anything to my brothers and sisters in humanity,I always respect other cultures believes and principles,I never hurt a person or an animal ,But this happened to me
Travelled the south island and would move from UK to NZ in a heart beat. Hoping to one day if i can convince my other half, just hope they are after marine engineers (ideally harbour authority) so its easy for me!!! South of england way way to busy.
Awesome James. We have heaps of videos on the channel so you can get acclimated haha 🤩
@@fabmanly1070 not where I am. I live in Howick and I was attacked by a white guy whilst out delivering the Heralds.
we can't say houses are well built in the UK as well xD thanks for the vids very informative!
Happy days Vinny, glad it was helpful!
I'm from Auckland. I think I'm gonna leave NZ. Interesting to hear your perspective. As an NZer I've always been frustrated at work by lazy incompetent colleagues! Luckily I have a UK passport, I've got a cousin in the UK, I'm pretty interested in moving there. I don't feel like I fit in with NZ culture. Even when you mentioned the wearing of jandals/thongs/sandals in NZ whereas in the UK they always wear shoes - yeah, I'm a shoe wearer.
Thanks for sharing! It is so interesting to hear the read of the same situation of the exact same situation.
I was interested in moving in newzealand from the uk,but the more I research it the more I prefer the uk.I think alot of people who move from the uk to New Zealand and adore it probably lived in a bad area in the uk.Move to Dorset ,Cornwall, Devon.
I like being able to get what you like in supermarkets cheap ,nice clothes, on my doorstep, Europe and the worl just a few hours on a plane ,nice housing ,and I don't like how much everything costs in new zealand.
@@rich3222 Yeah mate, I agree. New Zealand is a pretty crummy place unless you like BBQs and the Beach. It is also quite good for Skiing (apparently). But you're right though - everything here is expensive, its ghastly!
Since I posted that I'm now deciding between the UK and Australia. Both seem awesome, but Australia seems a bit better in terms of my money making ability - so I might move to aussie for a decade to build some funds.
@@rich3222 Thanks for sharing Rich!
NZ isn't for me, yes it is beautiful but so is the UK. I have been here only 3 months and haven't been impressed, everything is way too expensive, everything takes an age to happen, if it ever happens. We have decided to give it 12 months and if things don't improve, which I don't see how it can, then, I look forward returning to my beautiful country.
Thanks for sharing! Sorry to hear that mate :)
Why not move to Oz then , you quintessential whinging Pom?
Southland do not have any alcohol in the supermarkets there regions rule just thought you might like to know
Yeah that is true! I should have mentioned that! Thanks!!!
😂 this sounds great, couldnt help but try work your accent out saying you are from the North of England too, im guessing somewhere posh like Harrogate, you have been away for a while though because I travel the UK for a living and seem to find it harder and harder to find English people (at the end of your video)
Haha keep guessing ;)
@@NZPocketGuide 😁 was I far away atleast
@@justanotherday9165 haha not at all you are pretty much on point, I was just teasing ;) Well done!
What about Health and Education campare to UK
Health is fine, but not cheap. Insurances are super expensive. Education: I don't know at all :(
@@NZPocketGuide You mean in NZ? Health is not free in both countries?
@@NZPocketGuide Medical care is satisfactory, but we don't, by any means, have a mayo clinic on every street corner. Also a casual visit to a GP by a visitor will cost about $60 and more. Similarly a visitor has to pay full retail price for any medicine prescribed. The costs of both are subsidised for residents. For citizens and permanent residents base hospital treatment is free.
Big NB. Note that the G.P.s know absolutely zilch about tick borne infections and diseases. The hospitals might be slightly more knowledgeable, but in NZ Lyme disease etc. is effectively a do-it-yourself exercise.
State primary schools are not much cop. On a good day, Literacy of English for 16 year olds is about 60%. You can't leave a hand-written note for a trades person and expect that the work will be correctly carried out, because the person who is going to do the work can't read the manual.
There is no foreign language tuition whatsoever, European History is a complete void with the exception of a very few of the more important WWI and WWII battles.
In NZ what fields have you worked in? As a Registered Nurse I have repeatedly worked unpaid overtime for 30 years, an experience echoed by most NZ nurses. Similarly my husband works very long hours as a software developer. My friends and family are also hard working. To characterise the majority of New Zealanders as having a low work ethic is unfair.
I was mostly working in the service industry. I do understand your point and you are correct there are always people working harder tan other. My observations were just a general feel compared to other countries were I have often seen people have multiple jobs and such. Not a bad thing at all anyway since I chose to settle in New Zealand ;)
@@NZPocketGuide I see. It was a sweeping generalisation based on your experience in one industry. I am happy you have settled well into NZ and wish you all the best in 2022.
@@majk7215 Indeed, and I am glad that your comment helped highlight this mishaps and gave me the opportunity to clarify as well. Thanks a lot and have a super year 2022 as well!!!
Which country has better job opportunities UK or NZ?
Good question! I'd say there are more jobs in the UK, but jobs are easier to get in NZ 👍
Its uk . But nz also fine
UK
I left NZ for the UK last year and have no regrets. The mains reasons were Crime and Corruption the two things most Kiwis brag about being non existent there? Go figure ..
Interesting that you had such a different experience. Thanks for sharing!
I was amused by your complaint about slow internet when you live in National Park Village, that’s like going to live in Snowdonia (10Mb download) and complaining about the internet. I looked at the broadband map for National Village according to them fibre is available maybe it wasn’t when you made this vlog?
Haha to this day it is still not there (despite being marked as completed) but in a few months it should FINALLY be completed. But yeah, it is a minor complaint of course, I chose to live in NZ after all haha!
@@NZPocketGuide I live in Auckland, 100Mb home fibre, my son in law now runs his business from home just boosted his internet to 300Mb! Sorry just had to rub it in!
@@gromit9322 Haha well we run our online business from home and we still have copper and I hate you 🤣🤣 Can you send us some spare Mbs... If you want to see what a live video looks like on copper, join us on Sunday for the NZ Travel Show -> czcams.com/video/eRCje7FFg1Q/video.html // On a side note, we should get Fiber in a few weeks where we are, we just can't wait!
You mention Wilkinson or Wilko
Shame to say it closed down
In 2023
Oh good to know! I was not aware as I have not been back in the UK in a long while. Thanks for sharing Scott!
The buses in Auckland don’t accept cash
Yes that has changed since the recording of this video :) Thank you so much for pointing this out!
I like using cash as much as I can... I've noticed more and more places aren't accepting cash.... that's quite disturbing
@@boomertuxx I agree!!!
So do the ones in London and the driver is behind a screen, and cannot speak English
you use a card here in Auckand that covers everything including ferries. The public transport in Auckand has improved HEAPS in the last 30 years.
Love Manual cars.
Right on!
I still see a few for sale at car yards. I use my car for deliveries which is better for autos.... but nothing beats a manual for road trips
New World more expensive than Pak n Save.
Thanks for pitching in Grant!
True, but New World is much better quality
UK is dad and new zeland is cool son
Haha that's a fun way to look at it!
But New Zealand is too far from your hometown!
My home town is where I live ;)
@@NZPocketGuide maybe
Uk and fashion…. Really…
Haha ...ish...
Yes uk has fashion . Suit
@@rome316ae3 yep 1.555% from the population… absolutely agree
@@danielvasev1474 75%*
You need a lot of money and time to enjoy NZ. Most regular nzers can't enjoy their own country. Also transport here sucks balls. Theres a reason most kiwis leave for aussie. Its a beautiful country but its exclusive and boring
Thanks for sharing your opinion :)
What! I have great things about New Zealand! What you are sharing sounds worse than the US and people here are really slackers! Sad, just can't win anywhere! 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳
I chose to live in New Zealand over the UK so things are not as bad as you think, I felt like I gave a balanced comparison :)
Don't know why you're worried about a Kiwi backlash ("complaining about how life is in New Zealand") . One only has to look at your video library to know that you guys are completely sold on New Zealand.
That's true! Thanks for that Robert!
Some of what you've said about NZ is the same as Australia.
Why didn't the English build NZ better ? We are built from the English! 😆😆
😆😆 Hopefully we learned a lesson or two and we'll do better when we colonise Mars...