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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
Auckland? Who’d Want To Live THERE?
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According to The Economist Intelligence Unit's 2021 Global Liveability Index, living in Auckland, New Zealand is now the number one chosen place to live in the world.
And why not? The sun, the sails, the diversity.
But wait.
Before we all hunt for our passports and leave granny, Kansas and the wind behind, let's look at a few cold facts...
Opportunity in New Zealand. Does it Exist?
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Opportunity in New Zealand. Is there any?
I can't tell you the number of times I've been asked this question. I have to say it is usually from people who are moving to New Zealand from the USA, people who say, 'we'd love to move to New Zealand but we've heard that there aren't many opportunities there.'
Hmmm.
Time for us to make a podcast episode and share all of the opportunities that we (my family of four) have had since moving to New Zealand twelve years ago.
Really?? 7 Weird Things About New Zealand
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If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand you'll want to learn everything you can about the country before you arrive. You'll definitely want to be told about any unusual things that might be waiting for you.
Because no one likes weird surprises.
Where’s Best to Live? New Zealand Or Canada?
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New Zealand or Canada? Which is the best country to live in?
New Zealand and Canada are amongst the top destinations that people choose to emigrate to.
In this podcast and video, we talk about why we (a wife, husband and two small kids) chose to move to New Zealand over Canada and whether we regretted any of the decisions that we made.
Where to Live in NZ. North Island or South?
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If you are moving to New Zealand then the first thing you will consider is which island to live on. North or South?
We get asked this a lot from families who are moving to New Zealand and have no clue as to which island offers most.
So we thought we'd help out. Give you our honest thoughts (and experiences) on what we have experienced on both sides of the water.
Mild or Wild? What Are New Zealand Kids (Really) Like
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What are New Zealand kids like?
This is a question that we get asked this a lot from families who are moving to New Zealand with kids.
So we thought we'd spill the beans.
The Watties ones, not the Heinz. And give you an insight into kiwi parents & how the kids in New Zealand are raised differently than in the UK.
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