The blossoms will be out soon for spring and once daylight savings kicked in you will get to experience the real NZ, sunshine always helps brighten the mood. BBQs and beachwalks after work, the sounds and smells of summer. NZ ice-cream 😁
Love this video Katie!! Brian and I are so happy to have you and Keaton in New Zealand and can’t wait to see more videos like this - you’re doing a wonderful job! 😘😘❤️Liz x
For fitness and mental health, I recommend reaching out to a local sports club. Most rugby clubs organise social touch competitions over the summer, and I've heard great things about indoor netball. With social competitions like those, the organizing person will usually have a couple of teams that are looking for players... no experience necessary. It's a great way to get moving and meet people.
Sitting here in my conservatory (sun room) listening to the rain on the roof, I really feel for you guys landing right in the middle of the wettest July on record... I can't wait to see your videos in the height of summer when the cicadas are singing and it's clear blue skies as far as you can see. BBQs, beaches ⛱️ and beers in the sun. Kia kaha.
You guys are doing great! We emigrated 14 years ago and Christchurch is now home and we love it so much! We also made so many mistakes but hey it’s an adventure when you move countries. You have a great attitude and it’s always good when you can laugh at yourself afterwards 😄. I was also lonely initially but once you start work you will make friends so easily. People here are so great! The weather at the moment is awful! I have never experienced such a wet winter so your area probably doesn’t usually flood and you will enjoy it in the summer 😎. Hang tight and things will get easier with time 🌸
Great to have you guys here in Christchurch. Sorry about this awful weather, honestly we don't usually get so much rain all at one time. We are all tired of it and looking forward to a bit more sunshine. Hope you are both settling in and getting used to everything. I think you are very brave moving so far from home. I see you're getting plenty of comments and advice already. Take care and if you want to know anything just ask the subscribers. Someone will have the answer. 🙂
Haha, yeah driving on the other side of the is quite different. I have the same problem when I'm in in a country that drives on the right. I find myself looking to the wrong points of an intersection. And in places like Hawaii when the roads are not always marked the kids were my alerts, reminding me I'm about to be on the wrong side of the road. Especially when tiredness starts to kick in and left hand drive habits kick in.
How’s the flooding right now? High tide is about 3pm today but that far up the river about 5pm will be the peak of it. Looks like the weather forecast has changed again now and it’s looking much better from tomorrow on. On the fitness side in a couple of months when the weather warms up come out to sumner beach and grab a surf lesson, you will be hooked after one go. It’s a great way to keep your fitness up and a great way to meet new people.
I used to live in the USA for 5 years and Ketchup and tomato sauce were also a lesson learned for me as well, also you will get used to driving on the opposite side of the car as well as the road lol. As for the River, I assume its the Avon river that you live by, the flooding isn't the usual case so do not worry too much, I live by a river as well, and love the sound of it at night listening to the water and the frogs croaking away, mistakes are good they enable us to learn and move forward so that's a good thing. look forward to your next Vid.
We live near the Heathcote! I'm sure it is beautiful at night, but right now it is hard to enjoy when it keep us from either getting to our home or out of our home safely. Our fingers are crossed that there isn't much more flooding.
The "mistakes" you describe are mostly unavoidable learning experiences when moving to an unfamiliar environment. You are absolutely right about looking after yourself, remember that you guys are awesome for taking the risks that you did, and that your reward will be some great experiences. Your place is looking lovely! I am very sorry that your shipping container is being vague about it's arrival date but you are getting stuff done. It is still the very early days of your adventure and some of the stress is still fresh. You guys are doing well and will relax more as you get used to the little differences in your lives. I am not a social butterfly but I found that online resources really helped in finding social activities that I enjoyed in my new country, and it really did make a difference. You have so many good times lined up in the coming months!
We were just talking about the river inChristchurch last night. My Hubby was originally from Christchurch and he reminded me that parts I’d Christchurch are only a few inches above sea level. So when it rains heavily there is a lot of flooding, especially at high tide cause the water has no where to go. We live only 500m from an estuary and we have similar problems when it’s raining heavily and it’s high tide. Your rental agent/landlord was suppose to inform you of potential flooding where you live. It’s like purchasing a property = any issues have to be disclosed before an agreement is signed.
Hi Katie! Welcome to New Zealand! I am also based in Christchurch (New Zealander born and bred). I spent some time in Minnesota a few years ago and had some similar experiences to you (but the other way around lol) Especially with the driving! Asking for Tomato Sauce at food places to go with my chips (fries) in the states got me a few weird looks too. The rain at the moment is truly insane, I hope you guys are keeping dry and aren't too flooded!
I hear you about transferring money. We're transferring money from NZ to the US and the rates have not been good at all - 0.62! We really didn't transfer much money from the US to NZ but we lived super tough when we first got here. Now we're transferring money back to the US!
According to weather watch nz the North Island has been in a rainfall deficit for for the last five years, so this July has been rather closer to what is normal for a winter in nz. After this rain, the cold will be next, August and September can be chilly.
I'm also in Christchurch ! hehe Came to NZ from Argentina on March 15th 2020 just before lockdown (pretty lucky) on a Working Holiday Visa and now on an Essential Skills visa which got approved a couple of weeks ago fortunately. It's been raining buckets the last couple of days, it's crazy. Enjoy your second month in NZ :D
I can totally understand how being confined in limited spaces can affect one's mental welbeing. Fortunately during the initial 'Covid lockdown' periods New Zealand experienced l was coming out of a personal health crisis that had involved months and months of withdrawn self isolation. Observing people struggling with enforced isolation at the time was a game changer because l found staying at home during that period really easy to cope with. Long story short... Exercise and workout when and wherever you find easiest for you. If you're use to going to a gymn religiously, recognise that a pandemic can and will change that habit drastically and if you aren't mentally prepared it can be problematic. I totally understand that you guys are still transitioning and that you may not have an 'established' support network in Christchurch yet. Don't give up, thing will become easier with time. As in the gym...No pain...no gain! Eat healthy too. You guys seem to be on the right track and my wife and l have enjoyed watching your videos. Cheers!
It's not easy immigrating to any country. Speaking from experience.Moved from South Africa to Finland,then to Sweden, and to Philippines,then to Christchurch,New Zealand. Just don't be hard on yourself.😊 Soon it will be spring time,and you will start to really enjoy being there. Also what helped my husband and I was, getting a job,and then you begin to have a good,balanced lifestyle in the country👍😊. I do wish you all the best whilst living in Christchurch. At least we loved the area and neighbourhood we lived in.
Ahh the river - please don’t give up on living near one from this! The sound at night is so pleasant and soothing, and hopefully you’ll have such a lovely time in summer that this flooding anomaly will be a distant memory 🤞☺️ Bear with, during this weird rainy period. This too shall pass 🤞😂
Kia Ora Dear, Flooding is a mater for your local Council, If you ring the Council and ask for your local representative, discuss with them, their job is to liaise; A few Driving lessons for hubbie , Pasta Sauce, for pasta. Citizen advice Bureau , can help break down walls. Walking group, or Tramping clubs are fun.good luck
If you are here for long term you should try referring to locals as we not they. Kinda gives a vibe that you are part of the community that way. May start feeling more like home too. Here’s hoping WE start getting our normal beautiful weather again soon
Good on you. There will be others learning lots from you. You can buy Ketchup as well as tomato sauce. I tend to use Ketchup to make sweet and sour sauce. When you ever buy, rent a house it will pay for you to have a look at the council's website for info on flooding, unusual covenants for the house and area etc. To purchase, it will show up on the LIM as part of the checks the lawyer would do. When booking with the travel agent, they would always check that the ticket has the same name as shown on the passport.
i would recommend subscribing to AA to get road side service, me and my wife used them a few times for service, car battery, flat tires , its worth the 120$ a year for a couple
If you ever have a relative wanting to come and visit go to a travel agent and get a reverse ticket it usually is cheaper than buying in the US etc to come here.
Wow it only seems like yesterday that you had the flat tire! Ha! You always produce a good video and l can see you've listened to some of the well meaning advice that's offered time to time. I thing some of us are getting quite possessive of having you here and so proud you chose Lil 'ol NZ for a time in your lives. The piano is awesome and we deserve to see it played sometime in the future! 🤞🏻 As for Keaton having trouble with his spatial (you can google it...) awareness, he needs to practice with cones or poles in an open space like an empty'ish carpark somewhere. He'll adapt l promise. One common mistake is to focus too much on the object you're scared of hitting, and then you get kinda drawn into it. So a quick glance then focus further ahead.
Every country have their own kind of taste. Kiwi like me love our t sauce. Weather is a mother nature thing. Every country have rain, tornadoes, snow ,you name it. Love what you have living here.Enjoy and welcome to my web. I hope you love it here. Peace ✌☮🕊🏳. Ka Kite.
My grandson came over to visit us in Colorado we went bowling , he asked my daughter to get him some tomato sauce for his chips , she told him to go and ask , well he came back and told her they didn't have any . lol She went and got some and explained to him the difference in names .
Good video and thanks for sharing. I am a subscriber now and look forward to hear more exciting stuff about New Zealand & good luck. Accept lots of love respect and prayers attached with this message ❤️🙏🤣
I had the same problem as Keyton but in reverse,, when I was in the US, always going too far to the right. It's really off putting when you've driven on the left your entire life. But after a few days I got used to it. He just needs more practice. And then there was the constant going to the passenger side of the vehicle when returning to my parked car (when I was the driver). Happened sooooo many times. The 4 way stop thing really perplexed me too. Those don't exist in NZ. I assume you guys are more used to it now though
Nah Ketchup and Watties Tomato sauce aren't the same, ketchup is horrible, Watties Tomato sauce is awesome! 😂You probably should have bought "tomato paste". Canned Watties tomato sauce is for re-filling your Watties tomato sauce bottle when it runs out. Saves chucking out the plastic bottle. Re the river, this is the wettest winter I can remember, but at least wet isn't quite as cold.
Coming to a different country and then having to wait to get a job, meaning you're home all day, must be VERY disorientating! A gym, or any social activity has got to be good. Enjoy it! Although you've got to get your work visa before you can get a job perhaps you could do some volunteering? I presume you wouldn't be stopped from doing that - and it would be a way of getting out, meeting people, and feeling useful. Just a thought!
She'd need to be a little bit careful with volunteering that the job isn't actually simply "unpaid" work as opposed to genuine volunteer work. One option for meeting locals in her area is to join the local community garden or Predator-free groups or other such local-level environmental groups.
if you have an accident dont be shy about claiming ACC, with the Doctors visit, is harvesting local food a theme, is Shrewbury, Tim Tams, and Mellowpuffs a taste testing theme? Trumpets is a famous Model TV Advert theme if you want to look at that, NZ towns n Cities are built on Flood plains, its a colony theme, Currency rates should be really good for you in 2922,
Ketchup is different to tomato sauce, the taste is slightly different. Or are you talking about a tin of tomatoes for making a pasta sauce? Cause that is different again. Keep in mind that for a topping sauce, you can get a tomato sauce, and a Ketchup. What part of New Zealand are you in.
You didn't make mistakes. You ably met some of the initial challenges of shifting around the world to another country and culture. At about this point the initial shine of arrival often fades. As your roots grow in your new home it gets easier. The rain will stop and the sun will shine again.
Hi Katie, just a query of concern. I hope you are both ok and not been inundated with river water! I am over in Shirley and we have had some surface flooding, but I'm thinking of you both and the others at risk in your area. Take care. BJ
This is the rainiest July on record, so flooding mostly wouldn't be quite such an issue. Sounds like luck just hasn't been with you! Maybe a nice bottle of NZ wine is in order, or some other small luxury. (Also, real tomato sauce is what I make from my grandmother's recipe :-) )
Hi great videos by the way, I think the best media outlet for news in general, especially in times of bad weather events is Radio NZ fm, also on Freeview tv channel 50, Go you guys you’re doing wonderfully.
Hey! We're all human. We all make mistakes. They are merely life lessons. Everything will fall into place for you guys. Do what makes you happy. Keep smiling! Stay safe! Till next time. BLESS!
Don’t worry I tried driving in the states crazy I’m sitting at a red light every one honking there horns at me , not realising you can turn right in a red , here red you stop, Hang in there most of us kiwis are a friendly Bunch and will want you to be happy here, Winter is always crap over here and makes It harder to get out and about , but summer We all seem to get a new spring in our step So things will get easier for you guys to meet new people ,
Re IRD number... There was no need to stress - so long as the pay clerk has the number before the payroll is run for the pay period you would have been fine. Shame on his employer for not pointing this out. If you DID have to get the higher amount deducted (and I totally get that every dollar is important when in a new country) then you would automatically get it refunded after the end of the Financial Year (31 March). How long is it expected for your right to work to come through? Sorry i have not seen all your postings, but I assume your husband got a work visa through his employer - it is things like this that make it difficult for families to emigrate to NZ. I suggest you drop a polite letter to Hon Chris Wood Minister of Immigration Parliament House Wellington Detail your problem in as short a letter as you can, definitely not more than one page! Remember NOT to put a stamp on the envelope - it's one of our privileges to communicate with our government without cost! Ministers are human and do not know every rule or policy used by their department - if they do not know it is broken, they cannot fix it.
Thanks for the great lessons learned video! Keaton has the work visa as you mentioned, what visa did you enter the country with as you wait for your work visa? Also, we booked 3rd party for our Honeymoon to Ireland and we got to the airport and it was a big mess as our flight got changed without our knowledge and had to be on the phone for an hour to sort it before we could go...never again! So we feel for you.
I just emailed you. I am planning to move to NZ for several months next year, and I have a lot of questions I would like to ask you to help make it happen smoothly for my wife and me. Thank you!
Yes it's been wet in South Eastern Australia too. I hope your aware you will pay income tax in New Zealand but the U.S. will make you pay income American income tax as well. This is strange because most Countries you generally only pay income tax for the country your living in. Uncle Sam makes it's citizens pay twice.
There is the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and Foreign Tax credits available. I was a tax accountant in the states. No need to tell me about taxes I have to pay!
@@eisonnewzealand It's easy to do, start with a tin of tomatoes, put it in the blender, then into a pot, add garlic, sugar, Italian herbs, salt and pepper and whatever you like ...maybe chives, bring to the boil and then simmer to reduce to the consistency you want.
Good day… I am so happy to see your video. I wish to connect with you via Instagram, I am hoping to move to NZ by February… I wish to connect with people to gather enough information before I arrive. Thank you for this video
The blossoms will be out soon for spring and once daylight savings kicked in you will get to experience the real NZ, sunshine always helps brighten the mood. BBQs and beachwalks after work, the sounds and smells of summer. NZ ice-cream 😁
Can't wait for more sunshine!!
Love this video Katie!! Brian and I are so happy to have you and Keaton in New Zealand and can’t wait to see more videos like this - you’re doing a wonderful job! 😘😘❤️Liz x
Thank you, Liz! 🥰💙🥰
For fitness and mental health, I recommend reaching out to a local sports club. Most rugby clubs organise social touch competitions over the summer, and I've heard great things about indoor netball.
With social competitions like those, the organizing person will usually have a couple of teams that are looking for players... no experience necessary. It's a great way to get moving and meet people.
I'll check it out! Thank you for the heads up!
Touch rugby is a great game easy to learn and very social and fun
Sitting here in my conservatory (sun room) listening to the rain on the roof, I really feel for you guys landing right in the middle of the wettest July on record... I can't wait to see your videos in the height of summer when the cicadas are singing and it's clear blue skies as far as you can see. BBQs, beaches ⛱️ and beers in the sun.
Kia kaha.
You guys are doing great! We emigrated 14 years ago and Christchurch is now home and we love it so much! We also made so many mistakes but hey it’s an adventure when you move countries. You have a great attitude and it’s always good when you can laugh at yourself afterwards 😄. I was also lonely initially but once you start work you will make friends so easily. People here are so great! The weather at the moment is awful! I have never experienced such a wet winter so your area probably doesn’t usually flood and you will enjoy it in the summer 😎. Hang tight and things will get easier with time 🌸
Thank you so much for the kind comment. This surely won't be the last of the mistakes, but we move on and keep growing and learning!
Great to have you guys here in Christchurch. Sorry about this awful weather, honestly we don't usually get so much rain all at one time. We are all tired of it and looking forward to a bit more sunshine. Hope you are both settling in and getting used to everything.
I think you are very brave moving so far from home. I see you're getting plenty of comments and advice already. Take care and if you want to know anything just ask the subscribers. Someone will have the answer. 🙂
Haha, yeah driving on the other side of the is quite different. I have the same problem when I'm in in a country that drives on the right. I find myself looking to the wrong points of an intersection. And in places like Hawaii when the roads are not always marked the kids were my alerts, reminding me I'm about to be on the wrong side of the road. Especially when tiredness starts to kick in and left hand drive habits kick in.
How’s the flooding right now? High tide is about 3pm today but that far up the river about 5pm will be the peak of it.
Looks like the weather forecast has changed again now and it’s looking much better from tomorrow on.
On the fitness side in a couple of months when the weather warms up come out to sumner beach and grab a surf lesson, you will be hooked after one go. It’s a great way to keep your fitness up and a great way to meet new people.
I used to live in the USA for 5 years and Ketchup and tomato sauce were also a lesson learned for me as well, also you will get used to driving on the opposite side of the car as well as the road lol. As for the River, I assume its the Avon river that you live by, the flooding isn't the usual case so do not worry too much, I live by a river as well, and love the sound of it at night listening to the water and the frogs croaking away, mistakes are good they enable us to learn and move forward so that's a good thing. look forward to your next Vid.
We live near the Heathcote! I'm sure it is beautiful at night, but right now it is hard to enjoy when it keep us from either getting to our home or out of our home safely. Our fingers are crossed that there isn't much more flooding.
The "mistakes" you describe are mostly unavoidable learning experiences when moving to an unfamiliar environment. You are absolutely right about looking after yourself, remember that you guys are awesome for taking the risks that you did, and that your reward will be some great experiences. Your place is looking lovely! I am very sorry that your shipping container is being vague about it's arrival date but you are getting stuff done. It is still the very early days of your adventure and some of the stress is still fresh. You guys are doing well and will relax more as you get used to the little differences in your lives. I am not a social butterfly but I found that online resources really helped in finding social activities that I enjoyed in my new country, and it really did make a difference. You have so many good times lined up in the coming months!
We were just talking about the river inChristchurch last night. My Hubby was originally from Christchurch and he reminded me that parts I’d Christchurch are only a few inches above sea level. So when it rains heavily there is a lot of flooding, especially at high tide cause the water has no where to go. We live only 500m from an estuary and we have similar problems when it’s raining heavily and it’s high tide.
Your rental agent/landlord was suppose to inform you of potential flooding where you live. It’s like purchasing a property = any issues have to be disclosed before an agreement is signed.
Hi Katie! Welcome to New Zealand! I am also based in Christchurch (New Zealander born and bred). I spent some time in Minnesota a few years ago and had some similar experiences to you (but the other way around lol) Especially with the driving! Asking for Tomato Sauce at food places to go with my chips (fries) in the states got me a few weird looks too. The rain at the moment is truly insane, I hope you guys are keeping dry and aren't too flooded!
I hear you about transferring money. We're transferring money from NZ to the US and the rates have not been good at all - 0.62! We really didn't transfer much money from the US to NZ but we lived super tough when we first got here. Now we're transferring money back to the US!
And if you make the same mistakes.. It’s ok 👍🏼 Hopefully will get our visas soon and meet you guys, for now we send good vibes and support from Texas!
And we send support right back to you while you wait for your visas!
According to weather watch nz the North Island has been in a rainfall deficit for for the last five years, so this July has been rather closer to what is normal for a winter in nz. After this rain, the cold will be next, August and September can be chilly.
Hope you are fairing well in the rain this week I know it was a previous concern so hoping that it is being better this time.
I'm also in Christchurch ! hehe Came to NZ from Argentina on March 15th 2020 just before lockdown (pretty lucky) on a Working Holiday Visa and now on an Essential Skills visa which got approved a couple of weeks ago fortunately. It's been raining buckets the last couple of days, it's crazy. Enjoy your second month in NZ :D
Nice little piano🎹 now you'll have to learn to play it too... or are you the singer🎤
Yep, keep an eye on that river☔
I can totally understand how being confined in limited spaces can affect one's mental welbeing.
Fortunately during the initial 'Covid lockdown' periods New Zealand experienced l was coming out of a personal health crisis that had involved months and months of withdrawn self
isolation.
Observing people struggling with enforced isolation at the time was a game changer because l found staying at home during that period really easy to cope with.
Long story short...
Exercise and workout when and wherever you find easiest for you.
If you're use to going to a gymn religiously, recognise that a pandemic can and will change that habit drastically and if you aren't mentally prepared it can be problematic.
I totally understand that you guys are still transitioning and that you may not have an 'established' support network in Christchurch yet.
Don't give up, thing will become easier with time.
As in the gym...No pain...no gain!
Eat healthy too.
You guys seem to be on the right track and my wife and l have enjoyed watching your videos.
Cheers!
It's not easy immigrating to any country. Speaking from experience.Moved from South Africa to Finland,then to Sweden, and to Philippines,then to Christchurch,New Zealand. Just don't be hard on yourself.😊 Soon it will be spring time,and you will start to really enjoy being there. Also what helped my husband and I was, getting a job,and then you begin to have a good,balanced lifestyle in the country👍😊. I do wish you all the best whilst living in Christchurch. At least we loved the area and neighbourhood we lived in.
I love your positivity. Such a good attitude to have when making such a momentous move
Oh sweet - this us truly the wettest winter in years. Am so sorry.
Ahh the river - please don’t give up on living near one from this! The sound at night is so pleasant and soothing, and hopefully you’ll have such a lovely time in summer that this flooding anomaly will be a distant memory 🤞☺️
Bear with, during this weird rainy period. This too shall pass 🤞😂
Summer will be lovely. Just have to get through this wet winter!
Kia Ora Dear, Flooding is a mater for your local Council, If you ring the Council and ask for your local representative, discuss with them, their job is to liaise; A few Driving lessons for hubbie , Pasta Sauce, for pasta. Citizen advice Bureau , can help break down walls. Walking group, or Tramping clubs are fun.good luck
If you are here for long term you should try referring to locals as we not they. Kinda gives a vibe that you are part of the community that way. May start feeling more like home too. Here’s hoping WE start getting our normal beautiful weather again soon
Good on you. There will be others learning lots from you.
You can buy Ketchup as well as tomato sauce. I tend to use Ketchup to make sweet and sour sauce.
When you ever buy, rent a house it will pay for you to have a look at the council's website for info on flooding, unusual covenants for the house and area etc. To purchase, it will show up on the LIM as part of the checks the lawyer would do.
When booking with the travel agent, they would always check that the ticket has the same name as shown on the passport.
I'll make a note to look at the council's website!
Please, don't beat yourself up 🙃
Everything will work out in the end...true!
i would recommend subscribing to AA to get road side service, me and my wife used them a few times for service, car battery, flat tires , its worth the 120$ a year for a couple
If you ever have a relative wanting to come and visit go to a travel agent and get a reverse ticket it usually is cheaper than buying in the US etc to come here.
I'll try that!
Hang in there. It’s hard when I move countries and try and build a new life. You’ll get there…..
Wow it only seems like yesterday that you had the flat tire! Ha! You always produce a good video and l can see you've listened to some of the well meaning advice that's offered time to time. I thing some of us are getting quite possessive of having you here and so proud you chose Lil 'ol NZ for a time in your lives. The piano is awesome and we deserve to see it played sometime in the future! 🤞🏻
As for Keaton having trouble with his spatial (you can google it...) awareness, he needs to practice with cones or poles in an open space like an empty'ish carpark somewhere. He'll adapt l promise. One common mistake is to focus too much on the object you're scared of hitting, and then you get kinda drawn into it. So a quick glance then focus further ahead.
I'll have to catch Keaton playing one of these days!
Hi thanks for sharing your awesome video
Every country have their own kind of taste. Kiwi like me love our t sauce. Weather is a mother nature thing. Every country have rain, tornadoes, snow ,you name it. Love what you have living here.Enjoy and welcome to my web. I hope you love it here. Peace ✌☮🕊🏳. Ka Kite.
My grandson came over to visit us in Colorado we went bowling , he asked my daughter to get him some tomato sauce for his chips , she told him to go and ask , well he came back and told her they didn't have any . lol She went and got some and explained to him the difference in names .
the sauce you need for your pasta is Pasata, usually in the same supermarket isle as the pasta.
Good video and thanks for sharing. I am a subscriber now and look forward to hear more exciting stuff about New Zealand & good luck. Accept lots of love respect and prayers attached with this message ❤️🙏🤣
I had the same problem as Keyton but in reverse,, when I was in the US, always going too far to the right. It's really off putting when you've driven on the left your entire life. But after a few days I got used to it. He just needs more practice.
And then there was the constant going to the passenger side of the vehicle when returning to my parked car (when I was the driver). Happened sooooo many times. The 4 way stop thing really perplexed me too. Those don't exist in NZ.
I assume you guys are more used to it now though
Definitely have improved our driving skills!
Nah Ketchup and Watties Tomato sauce aren't the same, ketchup is horrible, Watties Tomato sauce is awesome! 😂You probably should have bought "tomato paste". Canned Watties tomato sauce is for re-filling your Watties tomato sauce bottle when it runs out. Saves chucking out the plastic bottle. Re the river, this is the wettest winter I can remember, but at least wet isn't quite as cold.
Coming to a different country and then having to wait to get a job, meaning you're home all day, must be VERY disorientating! A gym, or any social activity has got to be good. Enjoy it!
Although you've got to get your work visa before you can get a job perhaps you could do some volunteering? I presume you wouldn't be stopped from doing that - and it would be a way of getting out, meeting people, and feeling useful. Just a thought!
She'd need to be a little bit careful with volunteering that the job isn't actually simply "unpaid" work as opposed to genuine volunteer work. One option for meeting locals in her area is to join the local community garden or Predator-free groups or other such local-level environmental groups.
@@jumpingjohnflash True. But I think she's now got her work visa so it's now a non-issue! Cheers!
if you have an accident dont be shy about claiming ACC, with the Doctors visit,
is harvesting local food a theme,
is Shrewbury, Tim Tams, and Mellowpuffs a taste testing theme?
Trumpets is a famous Model TV Advert theme if you want to look at that,
NZ towns n Cities are built on Flood plains, its a colony theme,
Currency rates should be really good for you in 2922,
Such a Thanks beautiful content, moving to New places can be msometimes a great ideas with good plans. Thanks for sharing
Ketchup is different to tomato sauce, the taste is slightly different. Or are you talking about a tin of tomatoes for making a pasta sauce? Cause that is different again. Keep in mind that for a topping sauce, you can get a tomato sauce, and a Ketchup. What part of New Zealand are you in.
You didn't make mistakes. You ably met some of the initial challenges of shifting around the world to another country and culture. At about this point the initial shine of arrival often fades. As your roots grow in your new home it gets easier. The rain will stop and the sun will shine again.
Walking is a beautiful way to exercise in New Zealand. Greetings from Auckland.
Ooooh. Could never understand recipes that say add a cup of tomato sauce !? I Always thought that odd. And would substitute with soup or something
Spacer tire, rather than donut here. As it is smaller then a normal tire to save space in the boot.
Hi Katie, just a query of concern. I hope you are both ok and not been inundated with river water! I am over in Shirley and we have had some surface flooding, but I'm thinking of you both and the others at risk in your area. Take care. BJ
This is the rainiest July on record, so flooding mostly wouldn't be quite such an issue. Sounds like luck just hasn't been with you! Maybe a nice bottle of NZ wine is in order, or some other small luxury. (Also, real tomato sauce is what I make from my grandmother's recipe :-) )
NZ wine is ALWAYS in order :)
There is an excellent tasting of NZ and Oz wines on Wednesday evening -- Negociants Tour Chch 2022.
(Fairly affordable, not pretentious, well worth considering.)
We use pasta sauce for pasta
Welcome to NZ
The river flooding if it does is a July August event other 10 months of the year it's not a problem
Hi great videos by the way, I think the best media outlet for news in general, especially in times of bad weather events is Radio NZ fm, also on Freeview tv channel 50, Go you guys you’re doing wonderfully.
Thank you so much. I've been listening to the radio and am getting good weather forcasts!
From 15:45 to 16:07 the same experience/the same feelings :-)
Wish my pot dealer would have too much inventory and need to sell at a discount.
Hey! We're all human. We all make mistakes. They are merely life lessons.
Everything will fall into place for you guys. Do what makes you happy.
Keep smiling! Stay safe! Till next time. BLESS!
we do have ketchup here although I dont know the difference between tomato sauce and tomato ketchup......it sounded like you wanted pasta sauce.
Our version of a donut here in nz is called a Space Saver. Slightly bigger I think but same concept.
Don’t worry I tried driving in the states crazy
I’m sitting at a red light every one honking there horns at me , not realising you can turn right in a red , here red you stop,
Hang in there most of us kiwis are a friendly
Bunch and will want you to be happy here,
Winter is always crap over here and makes
It harder to get out and about , but summer
We all seem to get a new spring in our step
So things will get easier for you guys to
meet new people ,
Re IRD number...
There was no need to stress - so long as the pay clerk has the number before the payroll is run for the pay period you would have been fine. Shame on his employer for not pointing this out.
If you DID have to get the higher amount deducted (and I totally get that every dollar is important when in a new country) then you would automatically get it refunded after the end of the Financial Year (31 March).
How long is it expected for your right to work to come through? Sorry i have not seen all your postings, but I assume your husband got a work visa through his employer - it is things like this that make it difficult for families to emigrate to NZ. I suggest you drop a polite letter to
Hon Chris Wood
Minister of Immigration
Parliament House
Wellington
Detail your problem in as short a letter as you can, definitely not more than one page!
Remember NOT to put a stamp on the envelope - it's one of our privileges to communicate with our government without cost! Ministers are human and do not know every rule or policy used by their department - if they do not know it is broken, they cannot fix it.
My right to work will come within the next couple of weeks. We are working with an immigration advisor, so I'm not too worried.
Your donut we call a space saver which you get on the Japanese import card
Move to Hawkes Bay . Better weather . King of wine
Oh no, hear comes the rain again, hope you don’t get flooded out.
Space saver wheel - doughnut
Thanks for the great lessons learned video! Keaton has the work visa as you mentioned, what visa did you enter the country with as you wait for your work visa? Also, we booked 3rd party for our Honeymoon to Ireland and we got to the airport and it was a big mess as our flight got changed without our knowledge and had to be on the phone for an hour to sort it before we could go...never again! So we feel for you.
I'm on a partner visa, but because we came over on Keaton's Critical Purpose Visa, I do not have the right to work.
Good video
I just emailed you. I am planning to move to NZ for several months next year, and I have a lot of questions I would like to ask you to help make it happen smoothly for my wife and me. Thank you!
Yeah we call them spacesavers here
have you joined the local library, you can get free entertainment there, it stuff online,
Can you post OH music on piano please?
Tomato Sauce IS NOT BLOODY KETCHUP!
The weather forecast is terrible for the next two weeks
I know 😥
Are your feet still dry
Yes it's been wet in South Eastern Australia too.
I hope your aware you will pay income tax in New Zealand but the U.S. will make you pay income American income tax as well. This is strange because most Countries you generally only pay income tax for the country your living in. Uncle Sam makes it's citizens pay twice.
There is the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and Foreign Tax credits available. I was a tax accountant in the states. No need to tell me about taxes I have to pay!
Space saver tyre is what you call a donut.
Your last name sounds German 😊
If you would translate it, it actually has a meaning. Thanks you for your insights. Take care 👋
It is German! My husband's family has nearly a 100% German background
@@eisonnewzealand That's great! Greetings from Germany and keep up the good work in NZ!👍👋
Should've ordered pasta sauce
And we call the "donut" a space saver.
Also the 45 cent no declaration rate balances out at the end of year with your tax return, which is automatic btw of you are salary and wages
I wanted to make the pasta sauce myself instead of the premade sauce.
@@eisonnewzealand It's easy to do, start with a tin of tomatoes, put it in the blender, then into a pot, add garlic, sugar, Italian herbs, salt and pepper and whatever you like ...maybe chives, bring to the boil and then simmer to reduce to the consistency you want.
@@harrycurrie9664 unfortunately we don’t have a blender
Good day… I am so happy to see your video. I wish to connect with you via Instagram, I am hoping to move to NZ by February… I wish to connect with people to gather enough information before I arrive. Thank you for this video