I live in Gauteng South Africa and my neighbour is from NewZealand. His wife is a South African who he met in New Zeland; they started a family back in NZ, but ended up coming to live in SA. Even the famous billionaire Rob Hersov is now living in SA with his young Kiwi wife. Just thought I'd add that there's also migration happening in the opposite direction.
I had some friends from south Africa growing up (i'm Australian), i remember them being shamed as "racist"...well those racists now own million dollar homes, live in safety, have some semblance of taxes being used for public good and general public order. Most importantly their children receive a 1st world education and opportunities to choose from. To all those that didn't "chicken run" what do you think SA is going to look like in 50 years, (as White hegemony decreases globally) if you stay, I genuinely wish you well.
@azza_88-jl1rp good for them and the million dollar houses. SA will be much better in 50 years, sometimes things must get very bad before a new positive trend begins.
@@ToxxicMafia That's the attitude, keep the dream alive and hope for the best. Here's hoping all the technological advancements (like over the last 50 years), that have made our lives easier and freed up all this time, time we would have spent working, creates an environment to look forward too.
I am South African, I had the priviledge of traveling to many places, but there is no place like home. Even with all the problems in SA, dit bly my harts-plek. I love the culture and nature and our people. The truth is every country has it's own issues, and everyone can not leave. Best of luck Sam. May NZ be good to yoy
Hanli Saunderson, I decided to reply personally to this comment, which is on my new video, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZIOeVzyh5tA.html , as I thought your comment was important. I replied at the end of the vid. Thanks!
As a South African... you are wrong. Aus and NZ are way better ( aside from the housing issues, although houses in SA are now getting to a stupid level too)
@@reinholdachleitner2069you lot were broken by dictatorial governments the last four years. Just a taste of what they're capable of. I hope your eyes are open, there's more to come.
Yes, but for them who speak english very good or english is their first language it will help them very much. The culture is still very british even New Zealand is so far away from Great Britain as it is poosible to come. New Zealand is far away from "everything" but it is very safe there. 🙃😊
AS a kiwi I don't recall us ever calling it "Jumping The Tasman" We've mostly referred to going to Australia as "Crossing the Ditch" or "Over The Ditch".
I was born in nz lived in joburg and Durban for 15 months. I saw a car ship,in Durban too. I was pleased to get home . Auckland is too big now plenty of other cities towns here . No sth African vans polluting here. Like Joburg. Aussie is very hot place to live and dry as.
Ok, but why so many kiwis prefer to move to Australia? Is it higher salarys there or are there any reasons? My nighbour have live in New Zealand and she think it was so nice and safe there. And oposite Australia there is no dangerous snakes, spiders or animals in New Zealand. And the nature there is wonderful.
As a South African that lived in New Zealand for twenty years and then came back to South Africa twenty years ago, I enjoyed the trip down memory lane. I used to rollerblade around the Auckland waterfront back in the days when it was just a harbour full of fishing boats and then saw it go upmarket for the first Americas Cup. Great memories. Loved the look at K'Road and Ponsonby and enjoyed hearing some words and expressions I haven't heard for a while. Lots of fond memories.
I have to ask (I hope you don't mind), but why did you come back?. 20 years is a very long time, I'm sure you had built an entire life there. (You don't need to answer this if it's too personal. I'm just curious).
@@SENFU-y9y Hi. No worries. I loved New Zealand but always missed South Africa, particularly the bush and wildlife and the general vibe of the place. I had gone there as a 19 years old with my then boyfriend and had stayed after we broke up because, as you say, I had built a life there. But my whole family lives in South Africa and, as my parents started to age, I decided I really wanted to be part of the family again, not just an occasional visitor.
Thanks brother..Great video..really enjoyed it ..yup never got over you guys winning world cup but at least it went to a southern hemisphere..keep up the vids bro..oh sweet as😅😅
I know of many relatively wealthy people from SA that relocated to NZ and are battling to survive financially. Some work multiple jobs just to survive. Every time we have a steak braai I think of our family in NZ who have to carefully plan their meals and who are not able to buy beef that often. Some were retrenched and one even suffered sexual harassment and had to resign as the system seems to favor men. Some areas are subject to land claims and buying a house is ridiculously expensive and mostly unaffordable to many. Ironically we had family from Pretoria who got robbed in their first month in NZ yet never in SA. I played with the idea of immigration, but am so glad we stayed. I enjoy the people, weather and lifestyle in SA more than my dissatisfaction with the crime and politicians.
I moved to NZ from SA and I don't have to plan my meals either 😂 Single income household. NZ is a more expensive place to live in yes. But it's worth it. Life is different here. Nobody cares about your new bakkie, your Jeep Tshirt, your 85 inch TV or your R1000 bottle of whiskey. People just enjoy life and enjoy family and being able to do things like normal people. I feel proud looking at a map of the world and then seeing where NZ is, knowing that I'm here and a part of it. I'm a Kiwi and I knew I was home the minute my feet touched the ground here.
Number 1 in my opinion is don't live life like a refugee. If you move somewhere then don't live like a displaced South African. Live your new life. Things are different, but if you keep comparing stuff to your old life (eg shopping and converting prices into Rand all the time) you will go mad.
I agree with that, otherwise you'll always be longing for "home". Support the sports teams, change your accent and live like a New Zealander. I heard about a guy who years ago moved from an Eastern bloc country to the US. He embraced everything, even the accent. He learned English. He was now American. His kids grew up as full blooded Americans.
Hey Sam, Welcome to NZ as someone who has lived in Southern Africa it is always interesting hearing different perspectives but certainly recognise the differences. I'm also a Cook Islander, as some comments have already pointed out you profiled some Cookies (drum dance) rather than some NZ Maori, yes we are Polynesian but there are differences. For those considering moving to NZ, note there are many South Africans already here in NZ literally thousands. As for sarcasm, don't leave it out it is actually very common here just depends on your social circle. Simply put, Australia is bigger, better in many respects and has always attracted Kiwis there for decades so is always compared, competed against etc.
Jandals = Japanese sandals. That Maori example was not Maori. Its from the Polynesian festival. It was not the loss to SA that pissed us off in the RWCF. It was the terrible officiating. Im sure you would feel the same if it was reversed. But congratulations, you won. p.s. My wife is SA.
@@edwinapril4760 I thought we reacted pretty well to the bad decisions Thanks. Need to fix it for the future enjoyment of the game. Do you think going back 10 minutes after the try and conversion is a good idea do you? Or the ref apologising to our capitan after seeing the replay but not removing the penalty or the 3 points given in error. As happened to the SA team? Did you watch the game? Im sure you agree with me , you just dont realise it yet.
I believe that's because there was less or no segregation or anyone stealing land from anyone. Hence, why be afraid if you've not committed evil against another. So, your comment should fly in the face of logic.
@@kelrogers8480 My comment is illogical, like really? Well, the unlearned let me educate you; my comment is based on proven facts, statistics and none racial exclusive. I don't expect you to do it, but the smart ones would search the impact of inequality and segregation. You're pathetic.
Lived in NZ my whole life, plenty of people do leave their cars in a car port, the driveway, or even parked on the side of the road, but I've never met anyone who doesn't prefer to keep the car in a locked garage if they can, if only for the better insurance rates.
There are 2 seas that bracket NZ, on the West Coast it is the Tasman Sea and that can be wild and wooly and give really good surf, on the East Coast it's the Pacific Ocean and that is far calmer. Auckland has both coasts, sitting as it does on a narrow isthmus, so you can go surfing or sailing in the calm Hauraki Gulf depending on the wind, and in that respect that part of NZ is better for boating and fishing. The sand on the West Coast tends to sparkle because it's ironsand and it is mined for the Glenbrook Steel Mill in Auckland.
There are still beautiful parts of South Africa that don't have lots of crime. The problem is that most people have gotten used to living in large cities or the greener rainier parts of the northern and eastern parts of South Africa (apart from Cape Town). The safer parts of South Africa tend to be in the drier regions and mostly smaller towns which is good for small entrepreneurs and people who work on-line but the majority of people have been conditioned to working corporately and living in dense cities.
People keep on complining about crime in SA without looking at the source of the problem those who have stole from indigenous of this country will never found peace
The thing is you take yourself with you. Have a friend.there.who.moved a few years ago. After a few months there, she was terrible homesick. Was at a supermarket, heard a woman speaking afrikaans. Got excited to hear it, went over to.lady speaking afrikaans and introduced herself. The woman looked at her and said, "we never mixed with you in SA and we don't plan to do it.here". So yeah. To each his own. I have family that left because of the previous government and family that have left for this government. I know people from all over the world due to my work who have made SA their home. They say the quality of life is like no other. So go figure. The thing is, you are always an outsider no matter where you go and you will be reminded of that,.my aunt left 50 years ago,.lives in Canada. Her sister came home after 55 years there to be with her children who never left. She came home to die. People are people, no right choices and definitely no wrong choices. I.live here in SA, live a good life, have managed to send my son to the best schools we could afford. Travelled to most countries. Definitely not rich but travelling opens your mind and speaking to others you realise that every country has its issues and then you make your decision.
I been here 16 years and some change. No where else I would rather be despite its little problems. I did enjoy your video though, much more entertaining than most Saffers that try make videos.
My son is a naturalised New Zealander, married and has three beautiful children. When he moved to NZ he made a point of hanging out with the Kiwis, not the South Africans so he became a Kiwi in his head quite soon. I loved visiting them on the West Coast of South Island where I had the misfortune of being discovered by the no-see-ums. A couple of words that I picked up and love are crook and biddy. As in 'I'm crook' (unwell) . Hello you old biddy. (What my son calls me. 😂) Two words that still confuse me are 'tea' meaning supper and dairy meaning cafe. I heard that one of the things New Zealanders and Australians argue about is where the Pavlova dessert originated. I would move to New Zealand tomorrow if given half a chance. ❤
My sister also moved to NZ last year and she found that Nature Parks, camping and most outdoor places are free as opposed to S.A. where we get extorted for everything. That said, the only way I'll visit NZ, Australia, Canada, UK is by my own means like a sailboat in case I need to get out a.s.a.p. The iron fist ruling there in the past few years will give me anxiety if I have to depend on flights to get out. I have serious trust issues with the powers there.
Whether NZ, Aus, Canada or SA you effectively have the same wef 'young global leaders' populating the halls of power... Time will tell if NZ First & ACT are genuine about standing against the UN / NWO agenda.
Welcome Sam. Great idea to do video of what is required to know if you are an electrician from SA. Sometimes the immigration videos especially from South East Asia and Africa make it sound easier than it is. They do not explain it helps an immigrant to have certification that is easily accredited to NZ standards.
You will need to have your qualification assessed by the Electrical Workers Registration Board in Wellington. They will then let you know what they have accepted, and further steps to follow when you get here. You will have to do courses and write exams to eventually get your NZ Registration and a Practicing License in NZ. I am a Registered Electrical Inspector in NZ and a trainer/Assessor, feel free to ask for advise. Glad to help.
Yup, 31 years in NZ and I haven't had to shoot anyone. No burglar bars on the windows, no alarm on our house, no electric fences. Sure there is crime in NZ, but we've only had one theft from our garage (unlocked, door wide open) and one from a car parked in the driveway (unlocked, no alarm) and a bike stolen from a bike rack in town. Not too bad for 31 years.
@@paydja04 New Zealand murder rate 1.3 per 100,000. South Africa murder rate 45 per 100,000. If you need further help with basic math I would be pleased to assist.
Fabulous video. Very informative. I am from England but have lived in SA for the last 45 yrs. Too old to move now but I wish you all of God's richest blessings in NZ. Enjoy all the differences. Do they braai or barbecue? 😊
Sam, good breakdown... as a Kiwi i can say we definitely do have sarcasm, its actually a core element of our interacting... perhaps in time you will come to see it - you're actual example was just not that funny or witty to a kiwi.. and probably an inappropriate environment... but welcome to NZ, I hope it proves to be a positive move for you....
Groot Groete aan Alamal .....Thanks Sam ... I actually came across your 'Electrician' vidclip 1st .... This also a Great vidclip, but there is One Very Important Thing that you missed out .... There is No Katie and Johannes to work in your Home and Garden .... You have to do Everything Yourself, naturally unless you have some Super Income. :-) :-) :-) .... and it is Not Uncommon to see the 'Ladies' of the home mowing the Lawns.... :-) :-) :-) Also not strange is going to the Malls and seeing an Elderly Guy, or Lady sweeping and mopping. There is no real' Lowly' Jobs. You take what you can get, But Never Stop looking to Improve. We came to ChCh, NZ in 1996, in the process we lost 2/3 of what we had in ZA, BUT, thru' Hard Work, It took Only 5 year to make it up And More. In NZ you still can get ahead thru' Hard Work !!!!!! Also, Farmers work by themselves and have No 'Staff', it is just Then and their Dogs and 'Contractors' .....Best to ALL from ChCH, NZ
I've been in Canada almost 20 years, same thing. You're expected to drop much of your ways, like figures of speech and terminology, to be understood and accepted. It's understandable and challenging. Then, when you return to SA after a long absence you struggle to adjust the other way.
Houses are predominantly timber mostly because it was always the most readily available building material from colonial times, the earthquake issue is a factor but it's secondary and Auckland itself seldom has earthquakes of any magnitude.
Hey Sam.Great video. My daughter just moved to NZ from RSA 5months ago. I think no:26 should be the changing of the time in winter. It really is mind blowing 😊
As a South African not planning to move anywhere cos I'm too old, but it's really interesting to see how people live in NZ. I love pies and those look really delicious with that huge meat fillings. Great tips.
I find it interesting how New Zealand is seen as Auckland by South Africans. This is supposed to be South Africa To New Zealand, but Auckland is focused on. NZ is more than just Auckland. Auckland is the worst and most expensive place to live. Next time focus on all of NZ, not just Auckland. Just because most South Africans get of the plane in Auckland and that is where they stay, does not mean there are no other cities and towns in NZ.
Love your work Sam, don't take the critisism to heart. I'm a kiwi and I know what you were saying, your key message was attitude. Christchurch is cheaper and newer housing, a plus side of the 2011 Earth Quakes. Towns like Rolleston are new and 20mins drive from Christchurch CBD, although it's not fully rebuilt yet = work to be done.
We moved to Oamaru in the south Island last year. This is just our experience in the south and not what you would get in Auckland. The tap water is terrible, there are almost no symptom meds for flu and you are sick every 3 weeks. You will miss the sunshine for 8 months of the year. You cant braai outside since you can only use gas and the gas wont come out when it is so cold. 50 km everywhere is very annoying. The meat has a very strange taste lamb and beef and the chicken is incredibly tough. The people are very friendly and polite. Generally, Dont bother eating out, it wont taste any better than what you will make at home and cost R800. Oamaru has one of the best Italian restaurants on the planet though. The KFC tastes terrible coz of the chicken being tough. The fruit and veg is crazy expensive. The golf is great and cheap. We moved back after 8 months.
You mentioned volcanic sand and New Zealand is on the rim of fire and therefore geologically unstable so earthquakes can happen at any time. The relationship with Australia was highlighted a few years ago when Australia deported New Zealanders back to New Zealand and the Kiwi PM said how terrible this was for Australia to do this. But these people had spent most of their time in Australian prisons. Also what the Kiwi PM failed to mention was that New Zealand does exactly the same thing to Australians who've spent most of their time in New Zealand prisons. So her sob story fell to bits when it was revealed the NZ does it too. These sort of New Zealanders and Australians are not the sort of people that you would invite to dinner.
Thank you Sam.... I found that interesting.... Your 20 differences of things to know from New Zealand 🇳🇿 and South Africa 🇿🇦... I do love South Africa with all its politics 🙄 😒.... It is a beautiful country ❤️..... Haven't been to New Zealand yet. ... New subscriber 🫠
Gerrard_b, I decided to discuss this comment of yours, which is on my new video, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZIOeVzyh5tA.html , as I thought your comment was important. I replied at the end of the vid. Thanks!
@@pietervorster5690 You are very ignorant, Black people in South Africa are the indigenous people because are the descendants of Khoisan. And there is no "One group of Khoisans", there are variety of tribes within the Khoisan community that gave rise to various popular known tribes in South Africa. There is a Tswana Khoisan in Northern Cape which gave rise to the 3 Sotho Speaking tribes in South Africa, then there are Khoisan from the West who gave rise to Xhosas and other Nguni tribes.
Your understanding of indigenous is all wrong my brother . The only indigenous people of SA are the Khoi and San . All the other tribes you mentioned are Bantu / Nguni . They are migrant settlers from central Africa . ✌️
Most of us in SA would love to go to NZ but are either too poor, too old or both, to be able to emigrate. We'd willingly accept any drawbacks in exchange for not being murdered, marginalised and jobless, and to have a clean country with a currency that isn't equal to Monopoly money!
One idea:there is regional variations in NZ as regards naming articles and even just speech.In timber framing,interspersed between the vertical studs are two horizontal ties called nogs in the north and dwangs further south,particularly in the South Island.A Bach or simple holiday home,or far from simple!home,you will find in the north.I have met Southerners who call these dwellings a crib.The South Island has variations in clothing names and cultural imperatives, probably caused by the more challenging weather.Just slightly less exuberant and carefree in their outlook than the more flashy Northerners that have their gardens overflowing with citrus and produce,some that is not even harvested.Saying that,the South is the home of some fine ,genuine people,and great reliable rugby players.
When you were questioning why you say shame at all for those sorts of circumstances, it's like "ah that's a shame". And you could say that in nz too and it would make sense but yes if you just say shame on its own, then it is more likely to sound like you're saying shame on you
The usage of "that's a shame" is very different to the South African usage of "ag shame". South Africans will say "ag shame" when something is cute/sweet (eg. like a baby smiling).
"She'll be right" is also real Aussie slang. I once heard Kiwis who "crossed the ditch" being referred to as coat hangers. One appears, then another and another. Soon you've got a whole cupboard full of them.
Just a clarification re used cars. Japan has a stringent 4-year check on all cars. It's called a the Shaken Test. The essential ingredient is that the 4-year old car must have the emissions level of a new model. An owner of a 2 to 4 year old vehicle in Japan knows that the Shaken is coming and many elect to sell at the 2/3 year age point. Japanese cars are right hand drive like Japan. Join the dots.
