Enough is Enough. I'm Moving (BACK) To New Zealand.
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- In this week's show, you will meet Tim. Tim is a member of the private NZ Ahead Community.
Fourteen years ago Tim left New Zealand to work as a sports photographer in London.
Next week he will RETURN BACK to New Zealand with a wife, two kids and a 21ft container crammed with stuff!
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Lived in NZ ( Auckland ) from.1981 to 93 ).
Was terribly homesick for England and it's history and culture and would never ever go back to NZ to live .
Not for me .
Thank you for sharing and for letting us know the other side of it Lorna! We appreciate you being with us 😊
I would move back home in a heartbeat. The lifestyle and friendly people are not something that I have come across after 40 years in Australia. I miss the greenery and just everything. I realise that things change but it's home.
I lived in Sydney for 30 plus years. I moved back 3 years ago to rural Taranaki. I had bought a cottage about a year before leaving Australia and rented it out until I returned. Although two of my children and my grandchildren are still in Australia - I am so glad I came back. The stress levels here compared to life in Sydney's Inner West (Balmain) are almost non-existent. The little village that I live in reminds me of what life was like back in the 60's-70's. I hope you manage to make it back. Take care.
Tim's a great encyclopaedia with Kiwi knowledge. I wish NZ still measured roads with miles. I'm showing my age.
Thank you for sharing Bronwyn, you are right, it is such a special country…sending much love over to Oz ☺️x
@@jacintabyline Thank you for being here and for sharing! Hurray for rural Taranaki I say!! Have a wonderful week and thank you again for saying hi 😘🇳🇿
@@robert3987 isn’t he wonderful?! It felt like we’d known him for years 😁Glad that you enjoyed it my friend ☺️
Gosh I would never move back to NZ from Denmark. Prices are horrendous and health system has really deteriorated. The way the country has changed shocks me. Forced vaccination terrible division during corona and censorship from govt shocked me. Work life balance is great in Denmark and despite high taxes financially much better off here. Relaxing life great welfare system close to Europe. Only problem is winter
Thank you for being with us Catherine and for sharing your views, we appreciate you taking the time to do so
PS: Come on girl! You're a kiwi! Put another jersey on if it's getting too cold...🤣🥶 🤣 Love to Denmark! 🇩🇰
#Catherine Klausen
Kia Kaha.
Denmark sounds like a really nice place.
This is a real win win situation.
You wouldn't come back here. AND we don't really enjoy people who have a lot to moan about.
I absolutely love NZ and I wouldn't want to go anywhere else.
A lot of us here think about what we can DO for the land, wildlife and all our people. Not just what we can get out of everything and how to find some kind of perfect place.
All my family and mates care about the land, trees, ocean, rivers, wildlife and other people, te reo, our culture, our fallen soldiers, our heroes and our laidback culture, peace, humanitarianism, manaakitanga and kotahitanga.
My view is that the world has some very pressing challenges at the moment. There is a lot to do instead of complaining about stuff.
Kia ora to everyone who loves this wonderful motu and loves people too, warts and all.
For the benefit of others here, don't believe all the nonsense you read.
Of course we have never had forced vaccinations here!
We are inspired by a government that cares about its people. Thousands of lives were saved during Delta.
Thousands of Maori, Pacifica and Pakeha worked really hard to help do this. So thanks to everyone who helped!
People reached out and deep into their communities knowing that many would die if not vaccinated. Even overstayed were reached.
You can't really compare countries, and nor should we. And nor should people make up stories.
We have very many Polynesian people here. They are like family here. I recall when Pacific people with covid were 40 times more likely to go to hospital than the rest of the population.
We are proud of how we all came together during the years of covid. That is how 96% of our eligible people got vaccinated. What tangatawhenua did up north and Pacifica did in South Auckland was awesome.
The only division I think that crept in was from the people who got swept up by the conspiracy theories about vaccinations.
We are not divided here. Maybe somewhere else, but not here.
Race relations are admirable as pakeha slowly honour the treaty more and more. We all embraced Matariki Day and are proud of it.
I recall standing beside a Muslim lady when we all got together en mass to demonstrate our good will towards our Muslim people. I haven't noticed division here.
The world is facing some challenges, the whole world. Living costs are some of them. Everyone does their best. We have labour shortages- the world has. Nurses, teachers, builders, cleaners... everyone keeps on going.
If anything, we bond more.
Life isn't bad because it it is hard. It is worthless if it lacks meaning.
With a great attitude we cannot be satisfied almost anywhere. That's something Victor Frankl showed us.
@@barbsmart7373 Thank you so very much for sharing these words. You don't know how much we appreciate it. I personally LOVE your attitude, your outlook, your realistic views, your kindness and your words about beautiful New Zealand. Everything you said resonated with how I feel too. I am so glad that you shared this with us and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you,
Aroha, nui☺Liz
Kids were up last weekend (18 and 14) had a bonfire and they loved it as usual. Fire and marshmallows, job done
Oh that’s just lovely…I can smell the cold air and see the fire as I’m writing this Stephen! So glad that you had a lovely time with your kids ❤️
Thanks L&B...... I'll be sharing this vlog with my kids.
Wish me luck!
My daughter has 3yrs of school left. I wish we hadn't promised her she could finish school here. I thought i would go back after Christmas this year but I'm not sure I can live without them for 2.5yrs so I am probably going to have to postpone until Jan '24. At least thats only 1.5yrs without them while I get things rolling in NZ.
I wish it was tomorrow 😢
That time will fly by Kent, and I think that you are doing the right thing staying with them…just think how wonderful it will be when you are together in NZ looking up at the stars and the Southern Cross…ahhhh…(can you tell I’m missing home???!! 😂😂🇳🇿😘)
I agree, Fish and Chips are better in New Zealand, especially compared to London. Pretty good in places like Deal and Grimsby/Cleethorpes mind. I miss bird calls and the bush in NZ Most of all it's where my best friends are. I also agree, New Zealand has changed a bit since I left, and I've only been away 7 years, but when you watch the NZ news, etc, you realise it has changed a bit, especially with the increased use of Te Reo Maori
Thank you James, I’m glad that you enjoyed it! I am loving all of these comments from kiwis away from home…it’s making us feel so very connected. Thank you for being here with us and sharing ☺️
Deffo grimsby,cleethorpes ... NZ don't no what homemade chips and mushy peas is a must
I don't like to rain on your parade, but there's more violence now. Still maybe low, but not a nice trend.
I was away from NZ in the UK 2018 to the end of 2020. Came back during the plandemic. I really noticed the changes especially the increased use of Maori in the media. Have to say I miss England (Somerset) and would rather be there but circumstances don't allow at the moment. NZ is not what it was when I was growing up. Increased crime and cost of living through the roof. I wouldn't swap the Cotswolds for NZ.
I am English but moved to NZ over 40 years ago. About 14 years ago I encouraged my NZ born children to go do their OE to England. They are still in the UK. Both live in London and have got to the point where they feel all their friends have moved on and they would find it hard to come back to NZ, especially as neither of them are outdoor people.
Thank you for sharing this Nadean, it especially touched my heart as it’s something I think of a lot (having young adult kids). It’s always something that crosses your mind that they’ll up and leave (just like we did to our families! 😬) I suppose at the end of the day we have to remember that it is their choice (as it was ours) and be proud that you have done such an amazing job in raising such happy balanced and independent kids ❤️
ps: don’t worry…they’ll be straight back to NZ when they have kids of their own…😘 x
I know what you say Nedean, My family emigrated to NZ in '73, i moved back to the UK in '82 having dual nationality, one of my daughters has now moved to NZ. unfortunately it was not possible for us to move when our children were little so will now have to wait until we retire before making decisions. but with children and grandchildren still here, it will be a tough decision.
Hi I'm a kiwi, who went to the UK, back in 1977, joined the Met in London, and completed 30 years, married twice, had two daughters. Retired and returned to nz. Boy what happened, nz, completely changed. Not all for the best. But as all kiwi's do, you just get on with it. Cost of living, biggest shock. Nz is still a great place to live, however there is space for improvement. Especially the road system.
Thank you for watching John and for sharing your experience, we really appreciate you doing so 😊
Loved this episode me and my kiwi wife are moving back to nz in april I absolutely cant wait makes me miss it so much
We are shipping are pick up truck back to newplyouth next month
Thank you so much Rowan. We’re glad that you enjoyed it. Really excited for you good luck with your move back! 🇳🇿😁
Oh, just a little something here....it's a bootiful day, the sun is shining (with an icy wind) and you can early see the snow on Maunga Taranaki. Do you want a photo of this bootiful sight I see lol. Keeping safe yayyy!!!!! Peace
Stoooopppp.....🥹😉
Great interview. It's always interesting to see what makes people move here from other countries or move back here to live.
Hope you're both having a great time on your travels.
Thank you Susan! So glad that you enjoyed it! 😁
Hi both, a lovely podcast, just love the positivity 😀, and Tim, have a good flight into NZ on the 28 Aug and hit the ground running on Sept 1 in CC. Looking forward to the next vlog or podcast, have a great week ahead!
Thank you so much! What a wonderful comment ☺️We’re really glad that you enjoyed it!
Awesome to hear this podcast with Tim he’s still a kiwi. As a kid we lived in Christchurch & went to Greymouth (West coast) to visit family. Two weeks of rain we bemoaned parents to take us home to Sumner real warmth and beaches.
I lived for many years in SEQld Australia arrived home to Auckland have decided best area for myself- yes expensive - so is UK. EVERYWHERE.
Because Te Reo has become normal the same happened in Hawaii late 80’s
We haven’t had a winter this year ( Brian) except tropical atmospheric rivers from Fiji Vanuatu which decimated areas of Nelson/Blenheim.
Thank you both for your work. I laughed uproariously on catching Ferry ⛴ to Greece. “Memories” Crossing the road to another country lol I had many schoolgirl phrases I used in France -Spain - Italy rest sign language 🤟🏽.
Latterly spent time in Thailand- Phillipines everyone speaks English.
⛷ sking in winter no snow on ski fields Ruapahu this year...
Many folk think NZ has changed but life evolves. Christchurch- Dunedin are lovely but remember one 1 million peeps in South Island.
PS been to Glastonbury loved it. Rainbows End lol. Life has changed😘🤗
Tim the kiwi adage everyone still helps everyone out - still exists.
Love, Love, LOVE this comment Kathy! Thank you SO much for taking the time to be so honest and real and flippin' lovely. We really appreciate you being with us!! 😘 Liz and Bri xx
@@ItsaDrama I love you guys heaps. Due to time differences and my political persuasions I am being careful how I answer. NZ is holding on like OZ it’s the South Pacific that is under the guise of ponzi outlay. Zig zagging through the islands.
Bri I’m a frustrated metrologist I’m forever helping out with forecasts. We have another Nor west coming down from tropics Sunday NZ ST meeting up with 950hp cold southerly front from roaring 40’s. Kapow again. More tropical deluges Naki will get it again like Auckland we hunker down. You could have a watch with Phil on weather watch.co.nz
I will watch your Italy podcast what a treat. Hugs 🤗💫✨💫
Great podcast,I agree with Tim on everything,including fish and chips being better in NZ!! His experience mirrors my own going from NZ to the UK although it's unlikely I'll ever go back home.
Glad that you enjoyed it my friend, it was so interesting to speak with someone who’s experienced the other side…regarding the fish and chips: I’m just glad he didn’t mention vinegar in front of Bri that’s all I can say…😂😂😂
@@ItsaDrama I don't mind vinegar on chips but plenty of salt and T sauce is always my go to choice. I've had some great fish and chips in the UK but have to have a lot of bad ones first to find the right chippy. My biggest gripe is chips out of a warmer,just can't beat them cooked to order, which is all I ever had in NZ.
@@DomingoDeSantaClara ohhhh…my mouths flippin’ watering now…😂😂
Really interesting interview, I thoroughly enjoyed hearing Tim's story. I've been in the UK since '96, Hampshire and now Cumbria. I've thought about moving back to NZ but as my family are all in Auckland it's not really an option. Selling my house in Carlisle, even though I don't have a mortgage, wouldn't buy a shoe box if I moved back.
NZ currency rate is at its lowest in 50 yeas.
Shop around the regions.
Bloody good interview.
Thank you Stephen, we really appreciate that x ☺️
Love your videos, enjoyed the conversation indeed.
Laughed, serious, fun, just beautiful.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for letting us know! 😘
What a interesting and pleasant man! Have a safe trip back to NZ and I know you and your family will have a great life here.. back where you belong! Great video,really enjoyed it!x
Thanks Marmar! Be home soon ❤️
To be honest I don't miss the cold of NZ. Living in an overly controlled police state. With heavy business laws that cut margins to the bone.
John Key did it for Business laws to be compliant with Grosers TPPA deal.
Taxes are still lower than most countries in the OECD.
I'm stuck in America. I would return home to NZ yesterday, but NZ has become soooooo expensive, that we can't aford to buy a home there, even though we have a house and 25 acres here.
Thank you for watching Trisha and for taking the time to say hi, hopefully now that the borders have opened you can get home for a holiday ☺️🇳🇿
Buy a house? Can't even find one to rent. 70k people immigrated to NZ in the first year of covid. Homelessness has skyrocketed. NZ doesn't have the housing infrastructure to cope with it.
@@sixthsenseamelia4695 there’s plenty of rentals now and the prices are coming down again. Just gotta get out of Auckland
America will be destroyed by nukes. Please get out of there 🙏
Currency rates are the lowest in 5 decades.
What are you paying in Land taxes?
Good Evening Liz and Bri 🍷🍾 just in time for the evening here in kiwiland.. i caught another one quick lol
Good evening to you too lovely Renee!! Cheers my friend and enjoy! 😘🍸
Really well done podcast. You guys are awesome...love to talk with you when your back in Aotearoa. I may be able to help with those who are settling in to Aotearoa life and having some struggles. Just a thought! Stay safe and God bless you both.
Thank you so much Darren, we appreciate your kind words and support and yes please!! Absolutely would love to connect with you when we return. 😁Thank you!
Thanks guys. Wonderful podcast.
Tim good luck buddy you will give your children a wonderful gift.
Bri your a real kiwi "black singlet"
love it.
Safe trip HOME
Thanks Mark! We appreciate that lovely comment and yes...get Bri with the kiwi singlet and driving his car in his jandals...🤣
This was re-freshing. I haven't kept up since you started you Euro-tour. I enjoy the NZ related content, especially outside your house, where we can see nature/or when you're out & about. Why is Brian hiding?
We are so glad that you enjoyed it. Hahaha! He's hiding because he is busy editing the last video while we talk...he's a busy man 😉🤣
@@ItsaDrama Hi! I can't wait for the seated-chats in Taranaki. 'You know what?....' Then Brian spills the beans of everything you were to say later, your reactiin...his laughter, your laughter...it's really enchanting.
Quick question, have you been to Palmerston North? I'm sure there are little cottages and delicious scones & coffee you could try. I just want to see the place/views.
The two of you can also offer some elocution lessons/ lesson videos as a side hustle. Thanks again.
@@rubanikq2 It's on the list for when we return! Thank you once again; your word mean such a lot to us 😊
@@ItsaDrama aww....thanks & looking fwd to back in NZ videos
Best ever!!! You should catch up when hes gets back for a cuppa 😊
Hoping to do that in the new year Viv! Thank you so much for being with us! ☺️
I absolutely fell in love with New Zealand . My son left Britain ten years ago to visit his then girlfriends family and never came back 🙈 . He now has a new partner and two boys . In lyttleton
I visited in March 2019 and fell in love with the place . Not been back yet because of the covid situation . I haven’t had the vaccine and am waiting for it to be lifted for travel into nz . I visited greymouth and punakaiki whilst there . I would love to move there but I’m 58 too old to be accepted and I also have children and grandchildren here . So
Looks like I will just be visitor as often as I can . I would love to have six months uk and 6 in nz . That would be amazing 🤩
Thank you so much for sharing Susie, we really appreciate it. 6 months in each country would be a dream and I'm sure that once you are able to travel again you will get to see your boy and your grandkids more often. Thank you again, my friend and good luck! 🥰
Hi Liz and Brian. really important your videos and we plan to move to Taranaki near future.
Oh no PLEASE talk about New Zealand , I'm always fascinated by how NZers are seen by other people, I think its important and relevant!
We do lots of that on this channel Viv! We hope that you'll stay and enjoy it! 😊
I also have mates back home in Rotorua,who have never had any desire to leave the place,and I worked with twin brothers here in Perth,who also have zero interest in traveling, can't get my head around that.
Hello my friend! Long time no see! Hope that you are staying safe and well 😁 Liz and Bri x
Another great interview, fun and interesting!
Thank you Randy! So glad that you enjoyed it! 😘
Best line: " just turn up" 🤣🤣🤣
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Fantastic video :) thanks very much for sharing. We are looking into relocating from the UK. We are from South Africa originally but have lived in the UK for 8 years. We are really confused about the weather. Some sites say its just as grey and rainy as the UK and some say its alot sunnier! Any clarification would be appreciated :)
As a rule of thumb the west coast is wetter than the east coast. The difference is away more marked in the South Island because the east coast is in the rain shadow of the Southern Alps and the Westcoast is orders of magnitude wetter than the UK. (Milford Sound averages around 900mm per month. The highest recorded is at Price River on the Hokitika river at 25 Meters).
North is generally warmer. As far as average sunshine hours are concerned the worst areas (excluding the Chathams) are on a par with the best areas in the UK and the best areas significantly better (Blenheim 2475 hrs on average. Auckland 2003 hrs).
I would suggest to anyone thinking of moving to go and see for yourself. It's not that big a place, so not that difficult to get around, but man is it varied.
@@Agnemons brilliant answer Kim, thank you!
lol. Brian looks like he's been sheep shearing wearing that black singlet😁.
😁🐑 I'll have you know that's his best vest...😆
@@ItsaDrama I was a bit concerned that Brian might have been wearing his gumboots inside too. lol
Wonder what you are going to think about Te Reo. I'm Maori and thought I was in a different country when I got back 4 years ago after living in UK 20 years.
The reason $ sounds so strange strange is bcuz our accent isn't American
Thank you for watching and for sharing, we really appreciate it ☺️
I predict you return to the UK within 3 years 😉
Hllo mam …I plan to pursue MAT from New Zealand .Plz guide whether this course guarantees job security there in NZ for overseas students?
Hi, I’m sorry that we can’t give immigration advice. Please reach out to an immigration advisor (we recommend NZ Shores) and I’m sure they will be able to help. Good luck! ☺️
NZ used to be amazing. Still is... If you're rich.
So is AmeriKa.
This is a fun video of ameri-kiwis
If the child is born New Zealand they inherit the status of their parents.
So if you children become NZ citizens, the children born in New Zealand will be NZ citizens
Thank you Barry! (So I COULD hand had a petite French bébé then??? 😉😂)
Once anyone born in NZ automatically was a Kiwi but now, I think, at least one parent must be a New Zealander for the new-born child to have a silver fern in their mouth.
@@robert3987 +get them registered,
New Zealand looks lovely but I have to say I am concerned about the earthquakes how do people 'process' that?
It's kinda like it comes with the territory..Just like California..
Hate the things and the 2011 earthquake was devastating.
😁I would be so much more concerned about the US re earthquakes!
The Shakey Isles. 40% volcano. 60% faultline. Kay Serah Serah, whatever will be will be.....
I find it so funny Kat, I'm NZ born and lived here most of my life. We know we could be devastated by a quake at any moment and the Alpine Fault is due to blow. Yet, whenever I leave the country, I worry about snakes, and feel a tremendous sense of relief when I return and realise there is no danger of encountering a snake - but don't worry about quakes until they happen
@@chchwoman9960 you obviously love your country 🥰
We need you back here mate, the greedy Politicians have opened the country to unskilled Labour too third world countries and we have just come out of a decade of a low income economy where utilities were sold off shore by a National Government.
It's always funny when people laugh at "25 years ago - 'Oh God' " - especially when they aren't young people.
Im goodday im plumber pls help me to have a job in new zealand as a plumber apprentice to help my family here in Philippines..more power and Gobbless.
You would get a job in nz within 5 minutes
How!but im here in Philippines
@@jerrybow8779 but how sir im here in Philippines
@@jerrybow8779 and i dont have employer there new Zealand but i want to work there to help my family
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So your moving to NZ, how are you going to support the indigenous natives of that Land, you do realise there are natives fighting for the land water and rights, how do you plan on supporting them in their nation...?!
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