Migrant Tales – “New Zealanders have got to be the best marketeers in the world! Life is so different compared to how it is portrayed!”

Don’t get taken in by New Zealand’s slick, and very powerful, marketing hype.

NZ Billionaire Stephen Jennings Says His Country is in Denial About its Social and Economic Weaknesses

A New Zealand billionaire has spoken out against myths and self-interest in what could be a turning point for dismantling some of the myths about the country.. “Kiwi oligarch” Stephen Jennings, wrote a foreword for the book Own Your Own Future written by ACT leader David Seymour. In his he said he believes that strong…

Thread: “What is life like in NZ for permanent living”

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…

Migrant Tales – ‘Renting Houses in NZ, a Manual’… And, an App

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…

Migrant Tales – “Average Joe’ Families Exodus In Progress!”

Welcome to the latest in our Migrant Tales series – first hand accounts of the migrant experience of New Zealand. Today’s tale was sent in a while ago by a British migrant who’s been living in Christchurch for 6 years – so he’s experienced the effects of the earthquakes first hand. If you’re thinking about…