A while ago, before the Kaikoura and Christchurch earthquakes shattered lives for many in New Zealand, some people got together and shared on a forum what they considered the ‘Deal Breakers’ of living in New Zealand. Here’s what they wrote in response to this question: What aspect of Kiwi life made you reassess your commitment…
Here’s an interesting thread on Reddit New Zealand for anyone who is thinking about making the move to New Zealand (hat tip to HL for the heads up). Its encouraging to see so many responses to the above question that aren’t tainted with liberal splashes of kool-aid. The most supportive, pro-NZ comment comes from someone…
Welcome to the latest in popular Migrant Tales series – first hand accounts of the migrant experience of New Zealand. Today’s tale was written by a British migrant who has been in New Zealand since they were 10 years old. Its a good example of how parents construct a fantasy of New Zealand for themselves…
Welcome to the latest in our Migrant Tales series – first hand accounts of the migrant experience of New Zealand. Today’s tale was originally published on the forum Expatexposed.com and was retrieved from the internet archive. Given the continuing problems New Zealand has with its poor quality housing stock, exacerbated by fiercely expensive property prices…
Our thoughts are with the long suffering residents of Kaikoura after the township was rocked by yet another strong earthquake. The New Zealand Herald wrote: Geonet reported on its website that the quake was centred at a depth of 17km and located 15km north-east of Kaikoura. Its intensity was described as “strong”. The quake struck…
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