by Liz Deacle | Podcasts
Last week, in behind-the-scenes podcast #8, I shared with you some of the very real fears that I have about leaving New Zealand to travel Europe for six months.
One of those fears is leaving my kids behind. In particular my 17 years old daughter, Tessa. As any parent knows, a lot happens in the life of a teenager. Multiple dramas arise. Drama’s that, as a parent, one likes to be around to help navigate. Calm the waters. Guide them through.
For the first time ever in Tessa’s life (and mine as a parent) I won’t be here for her. And the thought of that (still) scares me.
In this week’s behind-the-scenes podcast you will get a glimpse into the life of my daughter. You will see what goes through the head of this extraordinary seventeen-year-old girl as she grows up in New Zealand.
I hope that you love listening to her as much as I do. Enjoy.
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by Liz Deacle | Moving to New Zealand, Podcasts
I’ll never forget what a family member of ours said to us when he told him we were thinking of moving to New Zealand
“I hope you’ve got deep pockets”.
At the time I didn’t really know what he meant (maybe just as well), but after coming out the other side of emigrating from the UK, I found his words to be annoyingly true. Our bank accounts certainly took a bashing. (more…)
by Liz Deacle | Moving to New Zealand, Podcasts
If you are moving to New Zealand with kids and your child is currently in a talented and gifted programme at school, then you are going to love this week’s guest!
Kim is a born and bred Kiwi girl with a wealth of experience in the New Zealand education system.
In this week’s show, Kim shares everything there is to know about what is on offer to the gifted children of New Zealand.
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by Liz Deacle | Podcasts, Travel
Last week, in behind-the-scenes podcast #7, I shared some big news. Brian and I are leaving New Zealand to travel Europe for six months.
l also promised to share the reasons why the thought of doing this trip brings me out in a cold sweat.
Here goes.
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by Liz Deacle | Moving to New Zealand, Podcasts
This is part two of buying a house in New Zealand with our lovely NZ Community member, Ryan.
In the last episode, I talked with Ryan about the A-Z of buying and selling property down under. It was a superb show!
Fast forward to now and I am excited to announce that Ryan SOLD his house last week – using the auction process. If you are moving to New Zealand and want to get your head around what it is like to buy (or sell) your dream home at auction, then THIS is the show for you!
If you are thinking of coming to NZ (or are already living in New Zealand) then this show will give you everything single thing you need to know about house auctions in New Zealand.
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by Liz Deacle | Moving to New Zealand, Podcasts
Buying a house in New Zealand, although not overly complicated, is certainly very different to that of the UK or the USA. If you are moving to New Zealand (or already living in New Zealand) you will, at some time, think about buying a house.
In this week’s show, I welcome back one of our most popular guests, Ryan. Ryan lives on the outskirts of Auckland with his wife Jo (who is a teacher in New Zealand). In the five years that he and Jo have been living in New Zealand, they have bought two houses (at different times!).
Here’s everything single thing you need to know about that process.
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