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Returning to New Zealand after a twelve-month backpacking trip around the world, Liz started a podcast with her teenage son, Sonny.
They talked about all things travel and living in New Zealand with teenagers.
She told others that the podcast was designed to help other parents with teenagers.
But that wasn’t entirely true.
It was her way of legitimately sticking her nose into her son’s business while she slurped lots of green tea.
When Sonny finally grew tired of spending his days recording conversations with his ma, Liz roped her long-suffering husband, Brian, onto the show.
The couple now records weekly videos on YouTube about life in New Zealand and other very cool stuff.
They like to drink wine and chew the fat. They talk about life, travel, kids, money, being British and living in New Zealand.
Our Latest Podcast Episodes
Why is New Zealand SO Expensive? (Or is it?…)
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Why is New Zealand so expensive? Is everything in New Zealand expensive? Why do things cost so much in New Zealand?
These are questions that we hear a lot from people overseas.
So in this week's show, we thought we'd share seven things that we found to be far cheaper in New Zealand than in the UK.
Now then. I bet you weren't expecting that were you...?
Swapping America For New Zealand
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If you are considering moving to New Zealand from the US then you will love this week's show. Two weeks ago, our guests found themselves leaving America for good to start a new life down under.
And it wasn't easy for them. Moving away from family, selling your home and giving away possessions all comes with a big emotional price tag.
You Know You’re in New Zealand When…
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When we first moved to New Zealand the following typical ways that we are about to share were alien to us.
Now, these habits are (mainly) the norm!
If you are moving to New Zealand and want to be ahead of the game, you will LOVE this show! 7 common New Zealand habits that will have you questioning the way the rest of the world does things!
HOW Much?? USA vs New Zealand Cost of Living.
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If you are considering emigrating to New Zealand from America then you'll have some questions. And I'm guessing that the number one concern is the USA vs New Zealand cost of living.
There is talk about town that the wages are lower in New Zealand and the cost of living is higher.
Have you heard that too?
Well, today you're in for a treat! In this week's podcast, we talk to Ryan. Ryan left the US 5 years ago to live in NZ.
What IS The New Zealand Cringe Culture?
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We have been living in New Zealand for twelve years, and today, we discovered something about the country, about the New Zealand culture that we never knew existed.
The cringe culture.
You and me both...we'd never heard of it either.
In this week's podcast, we explored WHAT the new Zealand cultural cringe is, WHY does it happen, & share something crucial with all of the arts lovers out there who are thinking of moving to New Zealand.
Living in New Zealand, Supporting England!!
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If you love football, are from England and are living in New Zealand then we have something in common - we'll all be calling in sick to work on Monday morning!!
In this mini-podcast, we dive into how it feels to be on the other side of the world when England are about to take part in something momentous.
We also discuss the ways in which you can still keep up with your favourite sports teams when you are an ex-pat living in New Zealand!
Enjoy!
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