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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
Living in New Zealand. Why (Some) Immigrants Can’t Settle
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We have been living in New Zealand for twelve years.
We arrived from the UK where we had a comfortable home, my husband was on a good wage and both of my kids were at school.
Within a year of moving to New Zealand, we were living in a rented house and my husband was on half the wage.
Did I want to go home? At times, yes. But we were so determined to make New Zealand work that we did everything in our power to make it happen.
Marriage, Menopause and One (Big) Mistake.
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If you are looking for tips on working from home with your spouse then you might definitely certainly want to listen to this podcast.
For sure.
Dealing with being together 24/7 is a regular conversation at our dinner table. We have been working together (on and off) as husband and wife - both from home and out of the house - for the past twenty-five years.
And we haven't yet killed each other.
Notice how I said yet.
Typical Brit! 12 (Annoying) British Habits
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She's a typical Brit. I've heard that saying more times than I've had hot dinners in the past twelve years.
And right there is a perfect example of typical British ways. Right up there in that first sentence.
Being British is fab. It's brill. You can say things that make no sense at all to the rest of the world and every other British person understands what you are saying.
British Culture Habits
In this podcast episode (which also has a video to watch should you so wish!), we talked about 12 of the most typical British ways that the world finds both confusing (and often infuriating!)
Get a nice cup of tea and enjoy!
Americans in New Zealand. Will They (Ever) Feel At Home?
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How do Americans in New Zealand settle? Will New Zealand feel familiar in any ways?
If you are moving to New Zealand from America and wondering what your new life will be like then you will love what we are about to share.
Living in New Zealand (As an Expat)
In this podcast episode (which also has a video to watch should you so wish!), we explored 3 (very similar) things that New Zealand and America share a love for!
My family and I have been living in New Zealand twelve years ago from the UK and it was the BEST thing we ever did.
Of course, as with any country, there are pros and cons of living in New Zealand here, but in general, the New Zealand food is divine and the scenery is to die for and the kiwi people are super welcoming.
If you are from the US and are asking Is New Zealand for me then hopefully this video podcast will help you feel right at home!
5 Things You Will Never See in New Zealand.
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If you are moving to New Zealand you will be itching to find out everything there is to know about the country.
From the New Zealand slang to what the new Zealand people are like.
In this week's New Zealand podcast, we explore 5 things (well actually, it's more like 4 and a half) that you just won't find in New Zealand.
And no. Number 1 isn't decent bacon because I've told you before. You can.
The Truth About What New Zealand People Are (Really) Like
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Wondering about New Zealand culture? Well. My family and I have been living in New Zealand for almost twelve years.
And in that time we have got to know many New Zealanders. (Or if we are going to use New Zealand slang, Kiwis).
So in this week's New Zealand podcast, we thought it would be interesting to talk about New Zealand culture; most importantly the things that New Zealand people are known for. Tell you our opinion on whether we think those labels are right.
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