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USA Marine Moves his Family to New Zealand. A Year on: Here's What Happened
Jun 21, 2026
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The Truth About Living in Auckland (From a British Mum Who Actually Lives There)
Jun 8, 2026
41m 45s
The Real Truth About Living in Auckland (From a British Mum Who Actually Lives There)
Jun 6, 2026
41m 45s
The Cost of Life in NZ: How Much You Will Actually Need For a Family of 4
May 24, 2026
53m 53s
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May 12, 2026
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| 6/21/26 | ![]() USA Marine Moves his Family to New Zealand. A Year on: Here's What Happened | 🇳🇿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 | 1h 07m 03s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | ![]() The Truth About Living in Auckland (From a British Mum Who Actually Lives There)✨ | living in Aucklandmyths about Auckland+3 | Nicki | As the Kiwi Flies | AucklandNew Zealand+1 | AucklandNew Zealand+6 | — | 41m 45s | |
| 6/6/26 | ![]() The Real Truth About Living in Auckland (From a British Mum Who Actually Lives There) | 🇳🇿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 | 41m 45s | ||||||
| 5/24/26 | ![]() The Cost of Life in NZ: How Much You Will Actually Need For a Family of 4✨ | cost of livingfamily expenses+3 | Brent Coleman | NZ Ahead Podcast | New ZealandAuckland | cost of livingfamily of four+3 | — | 53m 53s | |
| 5/12/26 | ![]() The Golden Visa New Zealand. How to Buy Yourself a Slice of Paradise (by Investing)✨ | Golden VisaNew Zealand residency+4 | Frederick Penaredonda | NZ Shores | New ZealandUSA+2 | Golden VisaActive Investor Visa+6 | — | 34m 22s | |
| 4/30/26 | ![]() Don't Leave Them Behind! Parent RETIREMENT VISA (Everything you need to know)✨ | Parent Retirement VisaNew Zealand residency+3 | Charlotte | NZ Shores Immigration | New ZealandUK+1 | Parent Retirement VisaNew Zealand residency+3 | — | 31m 36s | |
| 4/19/26 | ![]() Americans Moving to New Zealand. "We're Leaving Before It's too Late"✨ | moving to New ZealandAmerican expats+3 | ChrisHope | NZ Ahead | New ZealandUSA+2 | New Zealandexpat life+5 | — | 1h 09m 26s | |
| 3/22/26 | ![]() American Family 2 Years After Leaving the USA: Is New Zealand Home Now?✨ | immigrationfamily life+4 | Ben | NZ Ahead | USANew Zealand+2 | American familyNew Zealand life+6 | — | 1h 03m 58s | |
| 3/9/26 | ![]() Over 55 and Long to Immigrate to New Zealand? The AGE WAIVER VISA Could be Your Answer✨ | immigrationage waiver+3 | Charlotte Stockman | NZ ShoresNZ Ahead | New Zealand | age waiver visaimmigrate to New Zealand+3 | — | 28m 45s | |
| 2/23/26 | ![]() Why This French Family Left Everything to Move to NZ (Then Went Back)✨ | expat lifefamily relocation+4 | François | NZ ShoresStarwood Pet Travel+1 | New ZealandFrance+1 | New ZealandFrance+5 | — | 1h 13m 22s | |
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| 2/16/26 | ![]() HUGE Changes To Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa in 2026: Is This Your Opening?✨ | skilled migrant visaimmigration+3 | Charlotte Stockman | NZ Shores | New Zealand | Skilled Migrant CategoryResident Visa+3 | — | 42m 52s | |
| 2/1/26 | ![]() Buying (and selling) a House in New Zealand. All The Inside Tricks You Need to Know✨ | real estatebuying a house+4 | Angie | Smith and Bishop Real Estate | New ZealandTaranaki | real estateNew Zealand+4 | — | 1h 21m 56s | |
| 1/20/26 | ![]() 7 Mistakes NZ Tourists (continue) to Make | 🇳🇿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 | 37m 05s | ||||||
| 1/5/26 | ![]() If THIS Doesn't Inspire You To Make Your NZ Dream Happen We Don't Know What Will | 🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Welcome to 2026! If this episode doesn't inspire you to say "enough is enough" and make your dream of moving to New Zealand a reality, we don't know what will. Two questions for you: How long have you been dreaming of moving to New Zealand? How long do you intend to keep "dreaming" about moving to New Zealand? Today, we are here to encourage, push, support and beg you to make that massive leap and finally, FINALLY put into action that dream that's been living at the back of your mind for far too long. You can do it. You can move to New Zealand.Thousands before you have done it. Thousands after you will do it. Will you be one of those people? Will you live your life to the full and never say the words "what if?" We hope so. Please know you are not alone. Let us help you make 2026 the year you put yourself first and move your NZ status from "dream" to "reality". Happy New Year, lovely people. We hope to see you on the other side! Kia Kaha,Liz and Brian xLINKS: Here’s how you can learn more about our private NZ Ahead community and join us: www.nzahead.com/free🇳🇿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) 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice, but NZ Shores Immigration advisors are the company we use, love and trust. Take the FREE NZ Shores eligibility test and see if New Zealand is possible for you.https://nzshores.com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX. We use them, as do many people in our community. If you want trustworthy, real people on the other end of the phone, along with the best rates, then TorFx is for you. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx If you are struggling with loss and grief, please know you are not alone. Liz's new book, You Won't Just Cry When They Die, will help you survive, cope and gently heal when your world turns upside down. You can find her book here. 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). Love the show? Please rate and review the NZ Ahead Podcast 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! | 31m 56s | ||||||
| 12/16/25 | ![]() Relocating to New Zealand in 2026: The Truth of it all (from people actually doing it) | 🇳🇿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 | 44m 54s | ||||||
| 12/1/25 | ![]() Moving to NZ With a Medical Condition. A USA Family's Visa Journey | 🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free ALERT: If you need a massive dose of "yes, you can move to NZ," this episode is for you.Moving to New Zealand with a family seems daunting enough, but what if your child has a medical condition? Is it even possible? In today's podcast, we sit down with Kristen, a member of our NZ Ahead community from Denver, Colorado, USA, who is navigating the move to Queenstown with her husband and two young children. If you've ever been told "it's not possible," this story is for you. Get ready for an incredibly relatable and empowering story that covers the emotional weight of leaving a thriving career, the power of networking as an introvert, and the practical steps to securing a job and a visa. 💥 LISTEN TO DISCOVER: Navigating NZ immigration with a child's medical condition. The "Acceptable Standard of Health" explained. How to network and find a job in New Zealand from overseas. The emotional challenges of leaving a successful career behind. Tips for managing the stress of an international move. Enjoy and thank you so much, Kristen ❤️ 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 Kristen 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://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/ 💰 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 📹 Check out our YouTube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama 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! 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. | 59m 35s | ||||||
| 11/17/25 | ![]() When NZ Immigration says NO. One couples fight for a New Zealand Visa | 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 | 1h 04m 15s | ||||||
| 11/3/25 | ![]() Arriving in NZ. Customs and Immigration Rules (you'll NEED to Know to get through) | 🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ https://nzahead.com/free/ Travelling to New Zealand is exciting, but facing immigration and customs questions at the airport border control can be intimidating. Today, we chat with immigration advisor Charlotte from NZ Shores to uncover the biggest mistakes people make at the New Zealand border and what you MUST avoid saying/doing to customs and immigration when landing at Auckland International Airport or any NZ entry point. Listen to learn how to be prepared for a stress-free start to your New Zealand adventure! 🇳🇿 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, Brian and Charlotte talk about! 🇳🇿 https://itsadrama.com/ilovenz/ 🛑 🔗 Connect with Charlotte: charlotte@nzshores.com, and don't forget to mention NZ Ahead! 🛑 Need immigration advice? Use NZ Shores! Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you, and don't forget to mention this podcast! https://bit.ly/ytiadea 💰 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 | 35m 56s | ||||||
| 10/19/25 | ![]() Driving in NZ? How to avoid HEFTY Fines | 🇳🇿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 | 30m 51s | ||||||
| 10/5/25 | ![]() Your Life Seems Perfect. WHY do you Want to Leave? | 🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/freeDoes this sound familiar? You scroll through photos of your own life, looking at your lovely home, your happy kids, your good job, and the beautiful place you live… and still, STILL you feel this nagging, pulling sensation that you want to leave everything you have, throw it all up in the air, RISK losing everything, and for what? To move to New Zealand. What’s wrong with me? You ask. Why can't I JUST be happy and grateful like everyone else? We hear you.... This week's NZ Ahead podcast episode was inspired by a private one-on-one coaching session we had with one of our NZ Ahead community members in which we dove into a topic that is so, so common, yet it leaves so many people feeling isolated and confused: the guilt of wanting to leave a life that, by all accounts, is pretty fantastic.Here are our thoughts and advice on how to move forward. You will love this episode.. Here’s how you can learn more and join us: If you’re new to NZ Ahead and curious about life in New Zealand, start with our free 5-day video series. We'll send you a personal, 3-minute video each day showcasing what life is really like here. On day 5, you’ll get all the details on how to join our famous and wonderful Slack community.Get your free videos here: www.nzahead.com/free Links: Want one-on-one coaching with Liz and Brian? If you’re already a member of our fabulous NZ Ahead community and would like a 90-minute one-on-one coaching call with Liz and Brian, send us a direct message on Slack or email Liz directly at liz@nzahead.com to chat more about one-on-one coaching or anything else you need. Don’t do this alone. Surround yourself with people who won't say, "Why would you leave?" but instead will say, "We understand, and we've got your back." Kia kaha! Stay strong, stay true, and listen to your calling. 🇳🇿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 Fabien and Charlotte from NZ Shores are very active members of!) 🛑 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 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! Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify | 25m 08s | ||||||
| 9/21/25 | ![]() How to Say Goodbye When You're 11,000 Miles Away. Navigating Grief and Loss from Afar | 🇳🇿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 | 1h 10m 17s | ||||||
| 9/7/25 | ![]() Moving to NZ via the Student Visa Pathway. Everything you need to know. | 🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Ever wondered if there's a sneaky shortcut to living in New Zealand? In this week's episode, we uncover what might be the best-kept secret to relocating Down Under: studying! Today, we chat with our immigration wizard Fabian from NZ Shores (yes, the same brilliant team as Charlotte!) about how hitting the books in New Zealand could be your golden ticket to paradise. Fabian reveals everything about student visa pathways - from Master's degrees that let your partner work and your kids attend school for free, to the nitty-gritty of financial requirements. Plus, he shares insider knowledge on New Zealand's education system. 🇳🇿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 Fabien and Charlotte from NZ Shores are very active members of!) 🛑 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 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! 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 | 32m 42s | ||||||
| 8/25/25 | ![]() From USA House to Camper Van in New Zealand: Living the Kiwi Dream (Rachael's Story). | 🇳🇿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 | 1h 06m 07s | ||||||
| 8/10/25 | ![]() USA Marine Moves his family to NZ: Here's what happened | 🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free In this episode, we chat with VD, a Vietnamese-American who transformed his family’s life by relocating from California to New Zealand. VD is a well-loved member of our NZ Ahead private 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 given details of how you can join hundreds of other adventures and make your dream happen!) and today he shares the heartfelt journey of planning, preparation, and discovery, highlighting the importance of community and the magic of unexpected connections. This is such an emotional and uplifting conversation that emphasises the beauty of dreams, resilience, and family bonds. If ever you needed something to motivate you to chase your dreams and aspirations, this episode is it. Enjoy! Liz and Brian x Please share this podcast with another who loves New Zealand too! 🇳🇿 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 The Links that Liz and VD mentioned: Aerial Recovery Aerial Recovery’s Initiatives: Heal the Heroes, Disaster Response, Anti-Human Trafficking, Animal Rescue. VD's Public Spoken Word YT channel: This is the spoken word speech that highlights the importance of speaking up and VD's struggles with PTSD. 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 | 1h 14m 50s | ||||||
| 7/27/25 | ![]() Moving to New Zealand on a Partnership Visa: What You Need to Know | If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more SIGN UP HERE for your FREE LIFE in NEW ZEALAND 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE!Thinking of moving to New Zealand with your partner? In this episode, we sit down with Charlotte Stockman from NZ Shores Immigration Advisors to unravel the complexities of the New Zealand partnership visa, a visa that allows partners of Kiwi citizens and residents to live, work, and eventually gain residency in NZ. Charlotte shares exactly what Immigration NZ looks for in a relationship, how long you need to have lived together, what kind of evidence makes or breaks an application, and why simply being married isn’t enough. Whether you’re a Kiwi returning home with your significant other or a couple starting fresh in Aotearoa, this episode is packed with practical advice and real-life examples. We also dive into: • How to apply for a work or residency visa through a partnership • Whether you can enter New Zealand before your visa is approved • What happens if your relationship breaks down • How to include children in your application • Common pitfalls to avoid If you’re in a genuine relationship and dreaming of a life in New Zealand, this episode is a must-listen. 🔗 Connect with Charlotte: charlotte@nzshores.com and don't forget to mention NZ Ahead! 🇳🇿 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!). Reach out to Charlotte and don't forget to mention this podcast: charlotte@nzshores.com 🛑 NZ Shores offer a FREE eligibility test. Click below to see if New Zealand is for you. https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/ 💰 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 See the full NZ Ahead show page here: Please assume all links on this page are affiliate links. This means that if you use the links, we will make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our podcast :) 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! Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify | 31m 02s | ||||||
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