🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/ilovenz/  In this week's Moving to New Zealand episode, you will meet Tobias. Tobias is a member of our private NZ Ahead community. Tobias and his wife desperately wanted to leave Germany to start a new life. After making a short list of seven contending countries, they opted for New Zealand. They arrived in Christchurch 6 months ago, facing many obstacles along the way. Now they are here, Does Tobias feel welcome? What would he do...

Moving to New Zealand on a Student Visa: Your Pathway to Residency In this informative episode, we sit down with Charlotte from NZ Shores Immigration to uncover the secrets of using a student visa to immigrate to New Zealand. Contrary to popular belief, the student visa isn't just for young backpackers - it's a game-changing pathway that people of all ages can take advantage of. Charlotte breaks down everything you need to know, including: • Who can apply for a New Zealand student visa...

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ https://nzahead.com/free  Imagine getting some inside tips on house buying in New Zealand! This week's guest, Dan, is a member of our private NZ Ahead Slack Community. Dan worked in real estate (realtor in the USA) for thirty years. After joining our community, Dan moved to New Zealand from the USA with his wife Sherry, and they recently bought their first NZ home. In this episode, Dan shares Kiwi house buying from A-Z and reveals his tactics for...

Imagine moving to New Zealand with your family and starting ALL OVER again. New house, new career, new school, new budget...Imagine your partner leaving his long-held career with the USA military to train as a CHEF in New Zealand and your kids not wanting to leave their friends in America... Meet Katie. Katie did ALL of the above. She left the UDSA with her husband and kids and completely CHANGED the way her life looks.  This is how it's working out... Enjoy!  🇳🇿🇳🇿 Do You LOVE New...

Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  *** We get asked a lot by those in our moving to New Zealand community to discuss the option of paying for private healthcare in NZ. So, this week we are thrilled to talk to Lance from Parka Insurance. Lance is a smashing guy.  Kind, up-front and honest. Just the kind of person...

Type into Google "Is New Zealand XXX" and a whole list of questions pops up. The ones that show up first are the questions that people are Googling most often, so, to save you searching, WE thought it would be fun to answer these Kiwi questions for you!Sit back and get ready to be educated on the the. things that thousands of people want answers to!  Enjoy!  🇳🇿🇳🇿 Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know...

Krissy is a member of our private NZ Ahead Community. Last year, she moved from the US to New Zealand with her husband and children to start a new life in Tauranga. On this week's show, Krissy reveals what life has been like for her family and shares her personal struggles with coming to terms with the inevitable "who am I now?" syndrome.   To connect with Krissy Liz, Brian & many other like-minded adventurers, you can join our private NZ Ahead Community.  Sign up HERE, and we will...

Ahhh...Summer in New Zealand...is there anywhere better? It's January down under, and all is chilled and relaxed. Or is it?? Sit back and enjoy these 5 typical Kiwi summer experiences you can expect to discover when you come to NZ! 🇳🇿🇳🇿 Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand...

Moving to New Zealand brings with it many things. A different pace of life, new friends, unfamiliar habits, a change in routines...lots of things. But one of the BIG things that moving to the other side of the world can also bring is the gut-wrenching feeling of homesickness. Homesickness is very real, very common and absolutely horrid to go through. You are about to meet Lisa. Lisa moved to New Zealand with her family from Belgium over a year ago. In this week's episode, she talks openly...

Emigrating to New Zealand is no small feat. You will face major challenges such as getting a job, selling your house, packing your things, arranging visas, and booking flights. But it doesn't end there. Just when you think you have all your ducks lined up in a row, when you have shown the kids every glossy picture of New Zealand mountains and beaches and ice cream, it will hit you. Like a ton of bricks. Uncertainty. Doubt. Fear. These feelings of fear are completely normal (and very, very...

Ehara Toku toa I te toa Takitahi Engari he toa Takanini   "My strength is not that of an individual, but that of a collective" - Māori ProverbNever before have I been so grateful to the community of kind, like-minded adventurers that surround Brian and me.  I dedicate this show to each and every one of you... If you are moving to New Zealand, please know you are not alone. There are many, many other people, just like you, doing the exact same thing as you are right now. Each facing...

This week's NZ Ahead podcast guest is swapping Bonnie Scotland for New Zealand. Steven, a valued member of our private NZ Ahead community, moved to NZ in June 2023 with his wife, Aileen and their two young boys. But as you are about to hear, not everything went according to plan before the departure. Having never been to New Zealand, Stephen and his family took a huge leap of faith, facing and overcoming hurdles along the way.Sit back and let's find out what happened when Stevie and fam...

Crikey. What an eye-opener. This week's episode is brought to you from the other side of the country. On the opposite coast. Where Liz and Bri have left the Naki and are housesitting in the lovely and very gorgeous art deco city of Napier in New Zealand. Sit back, relax and enjoy the seven differences between one side of the country and the other... PS: Love this episode? Take a screen shot and share on social media! Thank you! If you are considering Moving To New Zealand and are...

Last-minute major setbacks. No one wants to deal with those, especially not when you're (literally) about to board a plane to start your new life in New Zealand.  This week's NZ Ahead podcast guest is swapping the USA for New Zealand. Andrew, a valued member of our private NZ Ahead community, is a Master's student at the University of Waikato in Hamilton. Andrew moved to NZ in February 2023 with his wife, Stacy and their two children. But as you are about to hear, not everything was smooth...

This week's NZ Ahead podcast guest is swapping England for New Zealand. Not only that, but she's doing it with four kids, two of whom are teenagers and...she is leaving her eldest child back home.Tanya left Devon in the UK and is now living in the South Island with her husband, Ed and their four children. This is their story.If you are moving to New Zealand and would like a huge dose of love and inspiration, then join Tanya and Liz in this fabulous episode! Tanya is a teacher. This is her...

Kia ora! Luckily, one of the best things about New Zealand is the people have a flippin' good sense of humour. Which is just as well. Because some of these common misconceptions about what life is like in New Zealand are quite frankly hilarious. Enjoy! If you are considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like, then:Sign up HERE, and we will send you the FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5-Part Video Series! At the end...

In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the world of heating options for Kiwi homes. From the colder older rental homes to the cutting-edge choices for new houses, we're covering it all! Here's a sneak peek of what's on the table: Unravelling the Mysteries of Heat Pumps: We're kicking things off with a deep dive into what exactly a Heat Pump is and why it's become the go-to heating for Kiwi homes. Ducted Heating:  Radiator Heating: Wood Fires: (Traditional Kiwi...

In this week's show, Liz and Brian chat with Ashlee and Stu, our go-to Forex advisors from TorFX.  Find out why it is best to use a Forex company to transfer money to New Zealand from your country and not a regular bank to save hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars on your transfer with preferential rates. Stu and Ashlee are such a wonderful example of what a Forex company SHOULD be like. They are transparent, kind and offer a tremendous service. We know you are going to love them too! To...

In this week's show, Liz chats with Prudence, our go-to health recruitment advisor.  Find out why healthcare workers use this free service and how to start the process from CV to job offer To access this FREE service which will help you decide if you have the necessary requirements to move forward with your dream of living in New Zealand, then contact Prudence from Accent Health directly, and don't forget to mention that you listened to the NZ AHEAD Podcast!  Prudence's...

Emergency Bonus Epiisode! In this week's show, Liz & Brian chat with Charlotte from New Zealand Shores, our go-to immigration advisors regarding Immigration New Zealand's announcement for the reshaping of the Skilled Migrant Category with this new policy due to take effect in October 2023 To access the FREE assessment quiz which will help you decide if you have the necessary requirements to move forward with your dream of living in New Zealand, contact Charlotte directly, and don't...

In this week's show, Liz chats with Charlotte from New Zealand Shores, our go-to immigration advisors.  Find out why people do (and don't) use immigration advisors, what to do if you have a criminal record or health problems and much, much more! To access the FREE assessment quiz which will help you decide if you have the necessary requirements to move forward with your dream of living in New Zealand, contact Charlotte directly, and don't forget to mention that you listened to the NZ AHEAD...

In this week's show Liz chats with Adam. Adam moved from the USA to New Zealand with his family in 2022. Because he is a type 1 diabetic, Adam was particularly concerned with how the NZ healthcare system and how it would compare to the US. Would he be able to get his medications? How much would they cost? Would the procedure be simple? What about the cost/care/dental for kids in New Zealand? If you have burning questions about the NZ healthcare system then you will LOVE this episode. As...

This week's wonderful NZ Ahead podcast guest is swapping America for New Zealand. Not only that, but she's doing it ALONE... Not only that but she is doing it at a stage in her life when most others would be thinking of slowing down and taking things easy. If you are moving to New Zealand and would like a huge dose of love and inspiration, then join Ginger and Liz in this fabulous episode! And if you reaching a stage in your life where you may feel as though the NZ dream boat has sailed,...

This weeks NZ Ahead podcast guest is swapping England for New Zealand. Not only that, but she's doing it ALONE... If you are moving to New Zealand and would like a huge dose of love and inspiration, then join Cherelle and Liz in this fabulous episode! Cherelle is a midwife. She has spent years working for the NHS in London she is now starting a new life in New Zealand. This is her story... To connect with Cherelle, Liz, Brian (& many other like-minded adventurers) why not become a member...