NZ Ahead Podcast

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free What happens when a former US Marine follows his heart and takes his family to the other side of the world? In this raw and emotional episode of the NZ Ahead podcast, Liz sits down with VD. An NZ Ahead community member and former Marine from California, USA, who moved his family to New Zealand's Kapiti Coast in 2025. One year in, VD shares how moving to New Zealand from the United States has been. This isn't just a story about moving countries. It's about trust, signs, community, and finding peace. You are going to love this episode. Enjoy! WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN OUR NZ AHEAD SLACK COMMUNITY?  Why join our NZ Ahead community today? Connect with people who have already made the move Get support, advice, help and community from hundreds of members like VD Access exclusive member-only monthly live Zoom calls with Liz, Brian and other adventurers doing exactly what you are doing and can help!   Join here: www.nzahead.com/free (start with our free 5-day video guide, then join the community on day 5) Watch the videos, and on day 5, you will be given details on how to join our private NZ Ahead Slack community, where Liz, Brian, VD, and hundreds of other New Zealand life lovers reside 🎉  www.nzahead.com/free LINKS: 🛑 WE cannot offer immigration advice. The company we love and trust (and are also part of our NZ Ahead community) is New Zealand Shores. NZ Shores offer a FREE eligibility test. Click below, answer a few questions and see if New Zealand is for you https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/     🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead  Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-travel 💰 Transferring currency? We love and trust TorFX.  If you want a fabulous personal service and unbeatable rates (they will match anyone else), we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are personal, solid and offer complete peace of mind. Get a free instant quote now ➡️ https://nzahead.com/torfx 🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust Discover Cars. They are consistently good and find us the best deals. Bri refuses to use anyopne else. Check out car hire here: https://itsadrama.com/NZcars Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you use any of the above services via our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.  We love housesitting. We have been housesitting around the world for a decade, and it has given our family the chance to explore the world and has saved us THOUSANDS of $$$.Check out these housesits in NZ: https://itsadrama.com/trusted-nz⛑️Looking for the best Travel Insurance? We use and love World Nomads. We've made three claims over the years (sorry, guys), and each time they've been fantastic. Get an instant free quote: https://itsadrama.com/worldnomad 🇳🇿 Know someone who would love this New Zealand content? Then PLEASE, share this episode with them! You can also follow us on our New Zealand blog: https://nzahead.com/blog/   Love the show? Please rate and review the NZ Ahead Podcast HERE! This is a free way to support our show: leave it a five-star rating and review on wherever you listen to this podcast.It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating, and hit send! It takes 5 seconds, but means the world to us.Thank you. Kia Kaha,Liz and Brian x   Want More New Zealand Content? Go to our NZ Ahead Blog, where you will find a mass of NZ content! https://nzahead.com/blog/    Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

 🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Is Auckland really as busy, expensive, and unfriendly as everyone says? In this episode of the NZ Ahead podcast, Liz sits down with Nicki, a proud member of our private NZ Ahead community and the founder of As the Kiwi Flies. Remember! If you long to MOVE TO NEW ZEALAND, las Nicki and her family did, SIGN UP below for our FREE 5 DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand - They are Absolutely FREE and will give you a secret insight into life down under 🇳🇿https://nzahead.com/free About Nicki: Ncki moved from Manchester, UK, to Auckland in 2022 with her husband and two young daughters. She had never visited New Zealand before, so she joined the NZ Ahead community, and now, four years later, she calls herself a proud Aucklander (and friend of ours!) Today, Nicki shares seven common myths about living in Auckland, New Zealand, including traffic, weather, cost of living, crime, public transport, and whether Auckland is somewhere you should consider moving to.   🔥 EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR NZ AHEAD COMMUNITY MEMBERS 🔥 Because you're part of our community (or ready to join), Nikki is offering: ✅ A free 20-minute priority call – limited spots available for NZ Ahead members only ✅ 5% discount on her "Full Home Search" package – saving you time and stress finding a rental in Auckland   👉 This offer is only available to NZ Ahead community members. 👉 Mention this episode when you book. More details: www.asthekiwiflies.com/auckland-rental-home-search   Why join our NZ Ahead community today? Connect with people who have already made the move Get support, advice, and recommendations from locals like Nikki Access exclusive member-only offers like this one Join here: www.nzahead.com/free (start with our free 5-day video guide, then join the community on day 5)   In this episode, Nikki covers: Is the traffic really that bad? Is the weather really the same as the UK? Do you really need to be a millionaire to live in Auckland? Is crime out of control? Is Auckland just a concrete jungle? Is public transport rubbish? Are Aucklanders actually unfriendly?   Listen now to find out if Auckland could be your new home – and claim your exclusive member offer before spots fill up.  If you're planning a move to New Zealand and wondering whether Auckland could be your new home, this episode will give you the real story – from someone who lives there every single day. Links: 🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Watch the videos, and on day 5, you will be given details on how to join our private NZ Ahead Slack community, where Liz, Nicki, and hundreds of other New Zealand life lovers reside 🎉  www.nzahead.com/free🇳🇿 Know someone who would love this New Zealand content? Then PLEASE, share this episode with them! You can also follow us on our New Zealand blog: https://nzahead.com/blog/   Love the show? Please rate and review the NZ Ahead Podcast HERE! This is a free way to support our show: leave it a five-star rating and review on wherever you listen to this podcast.It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating, and hit send! It takes 5 seconds but means the world to us.Thank you!  Kia Kaha,Liz and Brian x   Want More New Zealand Content? Go to our NZ Ahead Blog, where you will find a mass of NZ content! https://nzahead.com/blog/    Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Moving to New Zealand? Perhaps you're taking an NZ vacation - having a little looksy beforehand. You know us by now. We're not judgy on this channel. Not me and Bri. Uh uh. We only have your best interests at heart. Always. So, believe us when we say, this is an important episode. Do yourself a favour and have a listen (and a giggle) and save yourself the embarrassment of looking like a complete wally. Like Liz did when she first visited New Zealand. You're welcome...!! x   🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...   Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.   Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!  Want to help us out? PLease rate, review and SHARE this episode! Thank you muchly xx   Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?   Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! Is New Zealand NEGLECTING These Essential Life Skills? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?     Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Ever feel like you're researching the "highlight reel" of moving to New Zealand? The perfect visas, the seamless pet moves, the dream home waiting... but what about the real, messy, behind-the-scenes stuff? The stuff that actually happens? This episode is different. Today, we are sharing something we very rarely share. We just got off our monthly unfiltered live Zoom call with our NZ Ahead community members. No scripts, no cameras for YouTube, just real people in the middle of their messy, beautiful, stressful, and hopeful journeys to New Zealand. They shared the stories you won't find on an immigration website. And today, we're going to pass those messages on to you. Because we suspect you may need to hear this. Today, we’re talking about: The "Pet CV" that made a landlord say YES in cutthroat Auckland. The heart-stopping $21,000 bill for moving a furry family.  The international bank transfer that FAILED, leaving them stranded without savings. The one document they forgot to check that delayed their move by 6 months. If you're lying awake at night wondering if you can actually do this move to NZ, this episode is your proof: you can. But you don't have to do it blind. Remember. You’re not alone in this. Kia kaha Stay strong, stay true, and listen to your calling. LINKS: Here’s how you can learn more and join us:  🇳🇿Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Slack Community that we are talking about)  🛑  ​Click the link below to take the FREE NZ Shores eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores.com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx  Do you LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community).   If you are struggling with loss and grief, please know you are not alone. After experiencing deep loss, Liz has written a book that will help you survive, cope and gently heal when your world turns upside down. You can find her book here.    Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android    

 Love NZ? Get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/freeAfter her New Zealand visa was denied, Canadian social worker and NZ Ahead community member, Huma, was faced with an impossible choice. Today, Huma shares her 2-year battle with the NZ immigration system, the extreme sacrifice of renouncing her Pakistani citizenship, and how she finally achieved her dream of moving to Christchurch. This is such an inspiring story and one we think you will love. Enjoy and thank you so much, Huma ❤️  Kia Kaha. Aroha. Liz and Brian. 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP below for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. This will also lead you to more details of the NZAhead Community that Liz, and Huma talk about! 🇳🇿  www.nzahead.com/free Links: If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Slack Community that Huma is a long time member of). www.nzahead.com/free 🛑 ​Click the link below to take the FREE NZ Shores eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX. If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx 🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust Discover Cars. They are consistently good and find us the best deals. Check out car hire here: https://itsadrama.com/NZcars Do you LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Sign up now and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series! (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). www.nzahead.com/free  Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE! rate and review us HERE! This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you! Subscribe to us on Apple, Subscribe on Android, Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Driving in New Zealand is pretty straightforward, but unless you are familiar with the driving rules and laws in New Zealand, you could find yourself facing some hefty fines. In this week's episode, we share 10 important (and not always known) laws around driving in New Zealand, to ensure your trip goes safely and smoothly. Enjoy!  Liz and Brian 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🚗 Looking for the best deals on car hire? We use love and trust Discover cars. They offer excellent customer service and find us the best deals wherever we go in the world. Brian refuses to use anyone else. Check out the best CAR HIRE here: https://itsadrama.com/carhire   🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr...   Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.   Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!  Want to help us out? Please rate, review and SHARE this episode! Thank you muchly xx   Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?   Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! Is New Zealand NEGLECTING These Essential Life Skills? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?     Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify  

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free This conversation is about the heartbreaking reality of losing a parent as an expat. In this profoundly open and moving episode, Liz talks with community member Stevie, who moved to New Zealand from the UK with his family, and recently suffered the loss of his father back home in Scotland. They delve into the gut-wrenching decisions, the immense guilt, and the overwhelming logistics of managing grief and funerals from the other side of the world. If you have ever worried (and, I promise, we all do) about what happens when a family member gets sick back home, this episode offers raw honesty, hard-won wisdom, and the comforting knowledge that you are not alone. Thank you, Stevie, for your courage in sharing... Kia Kaha. Aroha. Liz and Brian.   Links: If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Slack Community that Stevie is a long time member of). www.nzahead.com/free   🛑 ​Click the link below to take the FREE NZ Shores eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com   💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX. If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx   🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust Discover Cars. They are consistently good and find us the best deals. Check out car hire here: https://itsadrama.com/NZcars   Do you LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Sign up now and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series! (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). www.nzahead.com/free    Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free   Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE! rate and review us HERE! This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you! Subscribe to us on Apple, Subscribe on Android, Subscribe on Spotify

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free WARNING: This episode may make you quit your job, sell your stuff, and move to New Zealand immediately. Rachael and Cole are wonderful members of our NZ Ahead community (you can find out more about our community by SIGNING UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand On day 5, you will be given details of how you can join hundreds of other adventures and make your dream happen! Today, Rachael shares the story of how the couple traded their American dream for a wild Kiwi adventure, bringing with them three dogs and just six suitcases to start a new life in a tiny camper in NZ! 💥 LISTEN TO DISCOVER: "The $20,000 Dog Disaster" (you won't believe what almost stopped them). Why they feel SAFER as a queer couple in NZ than in the US. The dirty truth about van life (where do you poo?!) How they turned "no" into "hell yes" when their visa got denied Auckland's big secret (why these city haters fell in love with it) 👉 Listen to this NZ Ahead episode if you've ever dreamed of: Running away to paradise, Living with less (but experiencing more), and finding your tribe on the other side of the world. 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Slack Community that VD is raving about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr... 🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust Discover Cars. They are consistently good and find us the best deals. Check out car hire here: https://itsadrama.com/NZcars     Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.   See the full NZ Ahead show page here    Check out our YouTube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama    Do you LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free     Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!  Want to help us out? Please rate, review and SHARE this episode! Thank you muchly xx   Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home?   Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! Is New Zealand NEGLECTING These Essential Life Skills? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island?     Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify      

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