I am kiwi My wife from Durban Yes it is straight forward But frustrating sometimes , But still just a process, If you are are very literate try it by yourself
The cost of living in NZ blows my mind . From affording to eat out twice a week to budget minimal grocery shopping is ridiculous . Makes me wonder if it's worth it 😢
Hi there.. a lot of valid points. Just a little bit of encouragement for you guys.. as times goes on things will get better. Next month will be our 29th anniversary here. It become home.. all the best for your future 🙌 God bless 🙌 ✝️
Well done for being honest . Many SAns have come to deeply regret emigrating , it seems some people's blessed place is NOT outside of Africa . Us die hards still here have hope now that the ANC has lost its majority .❤️🇿🇦✌️
I find it hard to believe when people migrate and they are surprised the weather isn’t the same from where they came from ? Nz is well known for 4 seasons in one day and rain rain and more rain…the rain is what contributes to its green lush countryside. However I’ve lived in a lot of countries and the positives here out way the cons….Auck house prices that is the biggest crime here in NZ. Nice vlog I wish you well here in NZ.
Hi Dunn Family, thank you for sharing your insights and experiences. If you could go back in time, how/what would you research and prepare better for the move to NZ? What would make the transition to NZ life easier for a young family?
Love you're video's have been following you for a while now. Me and my fiance are also looking to immigrat to new zealand but we are kinda stressed and don't now where to begin? As you wil know it can be a struggle to find work in South-Africa even when your qualified, especially when both needs to find jobs in the same area,because of that my fiance when to America as a H2a worker for 9 months of the year(he is in is second year now) and im a teacher here in South-Africa but we are looking to get married end November next year but how can we start building a future and life together when we only see each other 3 months of the years that why we thought about immigrating to new zealand where we can build a future together and raise our children in a safer environment. where do i start with this whole immigration process? How long does it take ?
Hey guys im Kiwi in Melbourne, something you should really consider is coming to Melbourne or Perth, high quality of living and very good wages, there are lots of jobs available literally everyday, you get paid enough to cover living costs but also extra to do a little shopping, i been in both countries there a huge difference im a proud Kiwi but Australia is the land of milk and honey p.s stop beating us in rugby
Hi there. Ive been watching some of your video's since yourls move to NZ. My family is also just about a year living in New Zealand and i must agree with everything you guys have said. Some people say its petty, maybe so but experiencing it is a different story. I wish we knew what we know now. We also made the move for our safety and our kids brighter safer future but after living in New Zealand for a year now, we are considering moving back home. Its not easy here, the high cost of living, the culture shock. Thinking if we would ever afford to buy our own house seems just impossible. Having a secure financial free life here in New Zealand in the coming future seems impossible. The tall poppy syndrome is another thing. When we moved here we thought we would be able to start up a small business and own our own home once we have PR, like we had back home but it seems impossible. Its really tough. I wish you guys well. Take care and thank you for being honest 💕 😊
my parents and larger families all arrived in early 1950's they managed and didnt spend time moaning about time zones (???? ) trips home ( they first went back after 25 years) or the weather (seriously?) unless you enjoy misery pack up and go back then because you wont ever be happy here
So true, unfortunately you never get the full Picture until you are actually here, amazing place though and always important to see things in perspective and realise that no place is perfect. Thanks for watching.
Such petty “problems” to be honest… Seems you guys have forgotten all SA problems and why you left South Africa in the first place.. I suspect you guys won’t last long in NZ.. 😆
Good evening, another great video-thank you! I am not sure if you are able to provide information about schools in Auckland. We have a 10 year old daughter and we would love to place her in a good school with a good structure/no bullying and where she will thrive academically Preferably a school for boys and girls. Thank you
Thank you so much for watching. Schools are all over the place here, of course the curriculum is different and we personally feel the system is abit too relaxed with not sufficient focus on math and science with more focus on the child. Public school is free and they only ask for a small donation. If academic excellence is the focus you may need to look at private schools.
SA government is pushing all our people out of South Africa 😢😢😢 and the rasist EFF is not helping our cause to build SA and to keep our people home 😢😢😢
I can see a shift in your energy compared to your previous videos, and it seems like the reality of living in New Zealand is starting to set in. I am currently in New Zealand, exploring the possibility of moving here, but not committed yet. Before coming, everyone painted New Zealand as a perfect paradise. However, the reality is quite different. The people here are not particularly friendly, often coming across as stuck-up, and there's a lack of helpfulness. Companies are biased, frequently overlooking applications unless you have connections within the company. You always hear that New Zealanders get first preference, but many locals seem reluctant to work. The cost of living, including housing, food, and rentals, is unbelievably high, especially with the country currently in a recession. Companies expect you to start at the lowest level, regardless of your previous management experience. Many others portray an idealized version of life here just for social media likes, but you guys are keeping it real and honest. Good job, and I completely agree with your perspective after experiencing it myself.
Couldn’t have summed it up any better ourselves, you make some really good points and we can completely relate. At the end of the day we always remind ourselves that we are very blessed to be able gain this experience and wherever we may end up it would serve us well. Thanks so much for watching.
Hey Murray, thanks for sharing your experience with us. Great to know that it does get easier. Your story is really quite encouraging and glad to hear you have settled so well. I guess it all depends on your situation, ours is very specific to our situation and perhaps not a reflection on all those coming after us. Thanks for watching, cheers.
Thanks so much for your honesty! Timezones and distance are hard definitely and 4 and a bit years later I can't say it gets much easier unfortunately. Best advice is have a standing WhatsApp video call or zoom setup on even a weekly basis with close family back home 😊 that's how we manage it currently 🤗
I recently moved to Denmark, the weather is still good but I am aware that sun is very shy to come out. Housing all over and the standard of living has become a challenge, well nothing compared to South Africa as it is still fairly reasonable that side.
Good morning from Cape Town. Thanks for your content. My wife and I both have been offered a health care post. It will be a culture shock but we doing the move for our little one. You've helped us tremendously with the info. Thank you once again
Hey Ryan, great to hear your process is progressing well. All the best with the big decisions ahead, feel free to reach out if we can offer any assistance. Thanks for watching😀
Always followed your vids, fellow ,🇿🇦 I keep on saying the same thing, plus the videos we watched to amp us up about this place were recorded on that one or two sunny days, lol.
But if you want to see rugby from Japan, golf from Thailand, it's great. Multiple pacific islands resorts just two hours away and pretty much the same time zone plus Cooks use NZ currency.
Hi there, I think my field has quite a bit of demand. Very fortunate to have found a good job, my wife has had a harder time as a PhD qualified lecturer.
Very good pricing, I would have bought broccoli, cauliflower and leafy greens like silverbeet and cabbage. But all in all very good. I buy up large at pak n save once a fortnight too, but usually spend a bit more on fresh vegetables that run out. If you don’t drink much milk buy some milk powder. Made up you wouldn’t know the difference from fresh milk.
