5 Commitments You Need to Make When Moving to New Zealand
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- Hello everyone,
In today's video, we talk about commitments that you need to make in order to fully integrate into New Zealand and have a successful transition. Hope you enjoy!
Sincerely,
The Foley Family
I completely agree about not worrying about and saving money, I live in the UK and have a very different attitude to the locals, I only work 6 months a year and travel the other 6 months. I really can't be arsed spending my life working, life over labour is my motto.
Your thing about the food and it's convenience, if you look from the other side, here YOU have far more control over what you eat and what goes in your body.
The thing about living a life where your order everything to arrive today is that in order for that to happen a large proportion of your workforce have to live on poverty wages so it's financially viable. People in America seem to think this is an OK way to operate, we have decided differently. We decided people need to be paid fairly and be able to have a life not be exploited and if that means you wait a day or 2 collectively we've decided that's just fine too. It is one of those things that annoys me ( a little, not a lot), due to a lot of the newly arrived pointing out that this is a negative about NZ but I ask you, every time you got your package delivered the same day did you ever think about the Amazon person working 12-14 hr shifts but earning so little they need food stamps to live? So I implore you to stop thinking of that as a negative and realise it's a symptom of a sick society exploiting it's workforce nothing more. Rant over, really not trying to be mean.
Hi
We have hash browns. They are in the freezer aisle with the frozen chips, fish fingers etc.
Keep up the awesome
I think what they wanted was grated hash browns?
Adding to the Edmonds Cook Book recommendation.
The many+ editions of Alison Holst's cookbooks were a staple in NZ for decades.
You can pick them up in any secondhand bookshop.
There must have been millions printed!
There's some beautiful concepts in Maori; kaitiakitanga, guardianship of the land, manaakitanga, valuing other people's intrinsic worth, aroha, love, care and respect. Good luck and don't worry - it's a bit of a post colonial journey for all of us. Also there is no canned pumpkin and pumpkin here doesn't blur the line between savoury and sweet.
There are actually many shocking similarities between the Maori culture and Chinese culture.
Yeah,
Such a journey.
How to conveniently forget cannabilism, infanticide, genocide and slavery.
Just saying.
All of your points are exactly why I have NZ as my #1 goal.
We have been here for 15 years, but have only seen a quarter of the country. It's just that there are so many beautiful things close by too!
It’s incredible the amount of beauty huh? ❤️
You’re getting a lot of excellent recommendations re cook books etc try a Allison Holst cook book she has NZ food recipes for every occasion.
I commend you for your first recommendation. You live in an area that has a great heritage but I don't think pakeha there want to know about it especially council.
You are so right about food, cooking from scratch is so common. Because our population is diverse so are our food choices and we have to adapt and be flexible with the ingrediates available. Packet mixes aren't necessary when you know the ingredients, which don't cost as much as a mix does. You also know exactly what is in your food and not some commercially coded ingredient.
New Zealand has 3 official languages, 1/ English 2/ Maori 3/ New Zealand Sign Language. Most supermarkets do have frozen Hash Browns. And I've heard from alot of Americans is the change in food Tastes as New Zealand DOESN'T have alot of additives in our foods. Alot of food is GE free, Organic, Free Range, Natural and addictive free plus (I think) we have to have nutritional, Sugar and Fat content on the packaging. Ohh and side note we don't have Cheques and plastic bags anymore. Seen some Americans saying don't send cheques and Europeans on CZcams complain they didn't receive a bag at supermarket when checking out. Alot of plastic bags are phased out here but you can buy a paper bag ($.10c or $.20c or $1 for reusable bag). This comment is just information for tourist or ppl moving here as it seems to be a big shock, no bags and cheques.
Our grandparents sent us a cheque from the US and we had to tell them they wouldn’t accept it here. We double checked to make sure it was true and it was! I’m glad they’re doing away with cheques here. More convenient ways to send or give money.
Even though there are no cheques in NZ, I'm pretty sure that they can still handle foreign cheques. It's just that there are far better, quicker and cheaper ways to send to money electronically.
@@mdnickless No, you can't bank foreign cheques either.
@@billwilson1320 It's no great loss. When I did it a few years ago they ended up sending the cheque back to the UK to clear. It took several weeks, there was a large fee, and I got a terrible exchange rate.
We still have an account in the UK, so we ask family to put money into that. That way we have funds there in case we want to visit. Alternatively, we can use it for purchasing UK goods we want shipped over to NZ. If we need the money more urgently in NZ, then we can still organise an international SWIFT payment ourselves.
Hey guys, we sure do have hash browns, they are in the freezer at the supermarket. I want to suggest you get an Edmonds Cookbook. Its iconic in NZ and every house has at least one edition, probably several. You'll find every staple meal/dessert/baking in it and with readily available NZ ingredients (including meatloaf).
I think that th U.S has a different product that they call hash
American hash browns are pretty different to what we call hash browns here
We definitely need to get an Edmonds cookbook. This isn’t the first time we’ve heard of it, thank you for the reminder 😊
Very nice advices for whoever want to move to NZ. Thanks a lot!
So insightful guys! Thanks again for a great new set of thoughts to ponder. Coming from living in Saudi Arabia where our city looks like something out of a Mad Max film, we can't wait to be emersed in nature and all its beauty! More for new expats arriving to NZ, but would you guys mind sharing more about finances? No figures needed but more of how you managed to afford it to move over, furniture for your home, rentals, car etc. On most threads, the common worry is the cost of living which I fully believe is everywhere! When looking at groceries in NZ, they are often cheaper than what we pay in the middle East. But the constant chat about it, is quite unsettling. Any insight you have to offer? Sending you all lots of love, not long too go before Baby number 2 comes ;) exciting times ahead for your family! Xxx
Thanks so much for taking the time to share about your experiences. I personally like the informal “face time “ format to your videos!
Sometimes things have different names. Either that, or you are looking in the wrong place, or there's an acceptable substitute you are unaware of. You could for instance spend a lot of time looking for ground beef, bell peppers, corn starch, corn syrup, egg nogg, etc.
Hi guys, thank you for your video, much appreciated, if I may, just a correction on your 1st commitment that you mentioned, about Te Reo, and the history of our country. You had said that you thought you were coming into a English speaking country, which is by all means true, but may I correct you when you said, that there is a different language as well, obviously you meant, Te reo Maori. Maori is the original language of Aotearoa, not English, so it is not a different Language, it's the first Language of this country that was forcefully taken away, but now rightfully returning to it's place. Just thought I should and would mention it. this is not negative toward you guys, just a mention that's all, take whanau, all the best...
Totally agree. You work to live, not live to work, and why be the richest person in the cemetery....
Have you tried Maggi Onion Soup mix? We use it to make dips and casseroles and I suppose you could use it for meatloaf. Might be a thing about where you live too, here in Wellington food can be pretty convenient.... But maybe you should look into some common convenience foods that kiwis eat, like deli chicken, rolls and supermarket coleslaw. TBH I haven't had any problems cooking many American dishes but obiviously things will always taste different, here and in Europe there are certain additives that the US uses that are illegal, I am sure you have noticed the ingredients lists are much shorter here.
Another thing is we do have a lot of Asian influenced foods here being part of the Asia Pacific, so our convenience food is kind of a mix-up of lots of different influences.
On the note of cheese there are probably some additives in the US cheese that make it melt faster which would not be used here or Australia.
We will have to try that! We haven’t tried everything yet so I’m sure there are some good answers that we just need to find still 😊
@@newlynewzealand You can definitely buy readymade hashbrowns and onion soup mix at the supermarket, likewise cinnamon rolls at both the supermarket and bakeries,. Perhaps it's just your own supermarket is a bit smaller...? Of course it's different brands, our main soup mix brand is Maggi, and that's def the best. Maggi onion soup is actually very 'famous in NZ', for making dip as well as soup...
Re savings, NZers are still v into saving, but perhaps more for big/practical things (ie house, car, whiteware, overseas trip), rather than lots of smaller material things...
Re speed of delivery, it used to be a lot faster, and was an excellent system. Within country post wouldn't have taken longer than 2-3 days and couriers could have been overnight. Sadly the postal system has been rather decimated the last few years, specifically with delivery days... the main excuse given for this is the much smaller volume of post nowadays....whether that makes sense or not...
Hey guys thsnkyou for your input.Its always interesting when somebody holds up their cultually tinted mirror to us. Having lived overseas for a time and gone through the internal processes of making amajor cultural shift
Icam say that youre well on the way to becoming comfortable with us and our ways. Without a comment about us going around barefoot.
Kia kaha mo te ara
Tom Campbell
Glad you enjoying it here and hope you feeling better with pregnancy and your little one gets her grommets soon. Be safe guys.
Much healthier to cook from scratch without additives. Tastes better too
Very interesting your thoughts on the food, I have just spent 23 days on an American provisioned cruise ship, and lost 2kg. I found the food unpalatable as did most of the non American passengers. Usually you would gain weight with the unlimited top of the line cuisine. The food looked good but just didn't taste the same as I was a custom to. I understand your issue.
I wouldn’t say that’s unheard of. Whether we think it is better or worse sometimes doesn’t matter. Sometimes it’s just different and unappealing because of it. Sorry you didn’t enjoy the food on your cruise! 😕
Interesting...🤔
NZ has universal non-contributory, non-means tested pension at age 65.
“Cheese in a casserole”, omg lol. Never ever heard or that. That’s naughty.
No, that’s yummy and flavourful. Mozzarella is a good melty cheese to use
I’ll give you a bit of advice , don’t take this the wrong way but kiwis hate hearing over and over “back in the states” , as a generalisation we find people from the states very states centric and inward looking with a far less worldly view even compared to your nearest similar neighbour Canada. Comparing visits I’ve had to both countries I can say that I never had to explain to a Canadian where NZ was and so many of them have been here , more than once, in the US the opposite . Compared to similar channels here in NZ put out by people from the US your channel is sounding increasing negative and you are both looking increasingly not happy. In regard to Māori place names there are plenty especially in the upper North Island but very much not in the South Island and I agree with you getting your head around Maori culture is well worth the trouble as well as having a have decent crack at the pronunciation and yes many especially older kiwis are shite at both 🙁 .
What ready made hash browns are readily available from any supermarket. I just ate some for breakfast. I'm confused
you must commit to liking Marmite and Hokey pokey Ice cream, also you must commit to liking Rugby and Cricket, as well as committing to wearing flip flops (Jandals) lol Learning Te Reo Maori is also something you might like to learn but it's not really a commitment, as a Maori who knows my whakapapa (Geneology) to when the first Maori came to NZ in the 13th century learning the basic is nice to learn like for example Kia Ora - Hello or Hi Tena Koe - Welcome - Kai - Food I suppose that's all for now. And yes Family comes first we call that Whanau -Family or extended family as well. Work-Life balance is so important as well. And we kiwis don't mind waiting for things to arrive in a week it's fine I agree enjoy life your family and meeting new friends as "strangers are only friends we haven't met yet" thanks for the Vids guys can't wait for the next.
You are pretty accurate about the marmite and hokey pokey. Daniel has tried both, hokey pokey he likes, the marmite not at all. Very different type of taste compared to anything popular for us. He has had it on bread and always would prefer a sweet jam or even pics peanut butter instead.
Te Reo is important to a lot of people here in Papamoa and yes you don’t have to know it. It does go a long way for all of the people who hear you use it and it goes a long way for yourself as you feel more immersed and in tune with the feeling of being here. ❤️
Hash browns are in supermarkets 😂 galore
hash brown and cheese = 'committments'?
With Te Reo Maori, you don't need to learn the entire language (although it's awesome if you do!). There's a few words that are used in day to day life, but people will translate if you ask. Words like; Kai (food), Whanau (family), Iwi (tribe*), Kia ora (Hello), Ka pai (great), Pakeha (foreigner**). If you want a laugh, compare how satnavs say Maori names to how Kiwis pronounce them.
*Usually used to to refer to Maori tribes, except during a pepeha (formal greeting)
** While the term can be used to include any foreigner, it carries heavy connotations of people of vaguely European descent (this includes non-indigenous North Americans). Pacific Islanders, and Aboriginies are definitely not Pakeha, and have their own terms.
A lot of those words we do hear very often! We know we don’t have to learn them all but knowing a lot of them can go a long way we feel 😊
@@newlynewzealand Morena (morning).
As long as you're not actively rejecting Te Reo, you'll pick them up through exposure.
Also, if you're worried about pronunciation, there's the kids song "A ha ka ma" that sings through the pronunciation of vowels and consonants.
If you expect everything in the new country to be like how everything was in the old country, then why leave the old country.
Interesting. I feel the the average American watching will be double thinking about a move after how dramatic and necessary the adoption of the Maori culture is made out to be. You make it almost sound imposing and the immersion into it compulsory. People can become involved at their own pace. It also comes across as if the average kiwi is so laid-back that it borders upon lazy compared to Americans.
Now as far as fresh ideas go, may l respectfully suggest you exude a little more energy and maybe even a brush through the hair and a fresh t-shirt to show us you are kinda proud about your presentations. Yes yes, l realise pregnancy and child care etc can take the edge off, but it'd do no harm to brighten up a little. Even change the "studio" setting time to time! Hey - l really enjoy the channel and I'm an early sub so onwards and upwards!👍🏻💖😆🇳🇿
Learning (at least some) te reo Māori is not compulsory, but it is useful and will make living in NZ a lot more interesting. Not to mention that as usage is becoming more widespread and more and more Māori terms are being incorporated into NZ English, you'd be missing out of some conversations.
If I recall correctly these two are teachers, so understanding Māori tikanga me te reo is very important for relating to their students and their whānau.
I think they are ECE (early childhood education) teachers.
you look like you are delivering bad news... are you trying to scare people off?
That’s just our faces 😂 we are going through it right now with how busy and tired we’ve gotten closer to the baby’s due date. We are trying our best 😂
@@newlynewzealand well, all i'm saying is some of us want to go there to retire, and might not have the energy for hiking and stuff lol it doesn't mean 'stay home if you don't want to hike' lol your faces are fine lol
Nah you need to adapt to real food. Lol. Sorry I couldn't resist
LEARNIG OUR CULTURE IS NOT A NECESSITY BUT IT HELPS TO UNDERSTAND IT ???
MONEY HELPS BUT NOT AN ESSENTIAL ITS ONES EXPECTATIONS THAT DRIVES THE WANTS AND NEEDS ????
NO YOU DONT HAVE TO COMMIT TO EXPLORING THE COUNTRY ONLY IF YOU WANT TO WE DONT FORCE PEOPLE TO DO SO IT IS CHOICE ??
BRING YOUR CULTURE FOOD THAT MAKES YOU COMPORTABLE BUT IN NEW ZEALAND WE COOK LL THE TIME IF YOU CANT COOK THEN LEARN QUICK ???