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Writing a Book. What it’s REALLY Like.

Writing a Book. What it’s REALLY Like.

If you are thinking of writing a book and are a complete novice like me, you will find this post both hard-hitting and encouraging.    Writing a Book. 6 Months in. How it REALLY Feels.   I have been writing my book (even when I say that I still can't...

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Opportunity in New Zealand. Does it Exist?

Opportunity in New Zealand. Does it Exist?

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.

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Really?? 7 Weird Things About New Zealand

Really?? 7 Weird Things About New Zealand


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.

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Where’s Best to Live? New Zealand Or Canada?

Where’s Best to Live? New Zealand Or Canada?

 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.

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Where to Live in NZ. North Island or South?

Where to Live in NZ. North Island or South?

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.

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Mild or Wild?  What Are New Zealand Kids (Really) Like

Mild or Wild? What Are New Zealand Kids (Really) Like

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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