Born and bred New Zealander here! So sorry to hear about that residency nightmare, was complaining to a friend today about how impossible it is for her partner to get a residency and it feels like they just pick names out of a hat like the hunger games. Hope it works out better soon, we’re due for a change :)
@damolux3388
Жыл бұрын
If you happen to be from a non western country, its alot easier.
@jenaya_laila2442
Жыл бұрын
"hunger games" seems a good description!
@DraxTheDestroyer
Жыл бұрын
@@damolux3388 how so? I'm planning to move there soon from a non-eu country.
@finnvanderbar3935
Жыл бұрын
To me the worst part is that no bands come to Welly. Like I live in the capital but I still have to drive for like 12 hours to get to aukland to see Megadeth
@PR1M1T1VE
Жыл бұрын
Tech N9ne was just here last week
@davecarter2508
Жыл бұрын
I drive for about 1 hour rest an hour on the plane and drive for another hour at the most.
@PORIO171
Жыл бұрын
For me it’s the opposite lmfao
@davemonster2
Жыл бұрын
@@PR1M1T1VE yea but he is an odd one out, alot of bands and artists that do "global" tours skips NZ and it SUCKS!!!
@billymack333
Жыл бұрын
Why would you bother ?
@Psi105
Жыл бұрын
Agree about unhealthy food being cheap and good food being expensive. That is a serious problem. The supermarkets are playing a dangerous game overcharging for things. But there is hope. They have recently changed a lot of the rules around supermarkets to make it much easier for new supermarkets brands enter NZ. So we should get more competition going forward which should lower prices.
@brucegibbins3792
Жыл бұрын
New businesses to reduce the strangle hold of the duopoly of existing Australian owned brands would, likely be welcomed.
@xxr0ttenxx
Жыл бұрын
Transferring money is actually much better than it used to be, if you are the same bank the money will be received instantly any day of the week. However payments between different banks have a 1-3 hour delay depending on the bank during weekdays. But if you transfer between different banks on the weekend the money won’t be processed until the following Monday. That’s the only time payments can take multiple days.
@monkeypuzzlefarm
Жыл бұрын
Some of the bigger banks are going to be offering 7 day payments soon, so weekends won't be an issue for much longer
@brunoliddle
Жыл бұрын
@@monkeypuzzlefarm That's good to hear. Could never figure out why the interbank transfer system still effectively shut down over weekends in 2022.
@yessiryousir
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, I lived in the US and using apps like Zelle and Cashapp is a pain in the ass and low security. Most people that come to NZ love the fact you can bank to bank transfer which you definitely can't do in the US
@aaronf1078
Жыл бұрын
Nope, wrong.
@xxr0ttenxx
Жыл бұрын
@@aaronf1078 what is wrong?
@complexart6575
Жыл бұрын
mad respect for opening up bro! I completely agree with you New Zealand does have some cons which you have addressed very well! Because of your honesty and critical feedback you are one of the best content creators New Zealand has in my POI :) Cheers buddy!
@anonymousplayer8174
Жыл бұрын
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@jondnz
Жыл бұрын
I think the main reason for the email response thing is man power. Most businesses in New Zealand operate on "just enough" staff. Also known as 3 people forced to do the work of 10
@TheScratchingKiwi
Жыл бұрын
And only one part-timer that works one or two days a week who is the only one who knows how to use the email... *facepalm*
@solidsnack3681
Жыл бұрын
Nelsonian here. I agree with all you points, especially the cost of fresh fruit and veges, let alone dairy products too despite being one of the biggest exporters of dairy. One of the biggest factors in this is our main supermarkets are owned by two companies, both Australian based, and they mark up prices here big time compared to Australian prices. Also I know some banks transactions are instant like Kiwibank-to-Kiwibank but I'm not sure about other banks. I also liked my time in Christchurch and Auckland exactly because not every one knew who you were by one or two degrees of separation unlike Nelson especially 😂 Also being a Formula 1 fan is tough having most races around 2 or 3am on a Monday morning.
@todjo929
Жыл бұрын
The big problem is that other countries exclude fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy and meat from GST. NZ doesn't, so it's instantly 15% more expensive - without even factoring in transport and logistics.
@sarahgroot5394
9 ай бұрын
Dairy exports - we only supply 1% of the worlds dairy. But it is one of NZs biggest exports.
@tarnr5713
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree on the fruit and vege prices! I have to say though - the expensive alcohol thing is not necessarily a bad thing. With our tendency towards being a binge drinking culture and all the societal and health woes associated with that, we really don't need alcohol to be any cheaper.
@MightyMouse350
Жыл бұрын
exactly what I thought 👍
@TJ-kj9ki
Жыл бұрын
As a drinker, I agree. It’s not like alcohol is a necessity either.
@ianfarrar5634
Жыл бұрын
Nz is one of the only countries u can distill moonshine don’t figure
@marketableplushies1842
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, exactly my thoughts. Being a Kiwi, I can say one of our largest downfalls is how drinking is such a large part of our culture. Most people have already had their first beer by the age of like 12.
@Andy_M986
Жыл бұрын
What pisses me off about the Govt,they let these billionaires into the country,give them an easy way to citizenship,but the money they pay, doesn't trickle down to the public. They say they will reuse it for infrastructure,but we never see it.
@AnnaLizzyRose
Жыл бұрын
I totally agree with so much of this. I really wish we had more international artists come to NZ too but I feel like we are always an add on to their Australian tour, like O let's nip over to Auckland. We do however have so many amazing talented artists right here, check out Seth Haapu, Louis Baker, Benee, Kimbra, Brooke Fraser, Stan Walker, Luke Thompson, Hollie Smith. Sorry to hear about your visa situation, that is so tough on you, I wish things were easier.
@slamtilt01
Жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you. International artists do for the most part add one or 2 shows in NZ to the Australian league of their tour. It is easier for them to do that because of the costs of shipping equipment from the West island to the North Island. I used to sell travel in the UK and it was common for UK citizens to take 2 or 3 weeks holiday to come to Australia. In that they'd include 3 days to "Do New Zealand". I would tell them to come back and let me how they got on. Most would say that they could have spent the whole holiday in NZ. As the distances to travel between sites here is so short in comparison to Australia.
@clivejames5058
Жыл бұрын
I came to NZ from the UK nearly 20 years ago now. Even then, my employer had to prove they could not find a Kiwi to do the job and yes, then the expensive medicals, authentication of credentials, police check and admin fees. All happened again 5 years later when I applied for Citizenship but it was worth it. Keep at it.
@Andy_M986
Жыл бұрын
It's instant here in Australia as well,if they are with the same bank,can do it through mobile numbers. The good thing about NZ banking,if you lose your debit card,you can get another one over the counter straight away,for 15 bucks. You have to wait 3 weeks for a new one here in Australia.
@boboften9952
Жыл бұрын
New card is free . I needed and replaced mine in three minutes . Magnetic strip was coming off . New card tried and confirmed to be working immediately in the banks ATM upon being issued . No charge , no fee , just Brilliance .
@greevous
Жыл бұрын
From a NZ born person, motivated skilled people need to be given a good avenue to be able to stay. NZ needs more good people that want to make it the best place possible, sadly the bureaucrats seem to want to make it as difficult as possible.
@mindykatz3651
Жыл бұрын
i do feel like they are trying to sabotage the country.
@michaelwebsternz
Жыл бұрын
The visa situation is a complete nightmare. We need people coming here that are going to enjoy the country and work and we make it so hard. I hope you get your visa sorted out and can stay. Even getting a holiday visa can be thousands of dollars depending on which country you are from. Having such a small population we are dependent on external labour and migration. The Government really needs to make that easier. I was born here and I’ve travelled the world from here and I’ve lived in London as well and I agree with all of your points. Although I’ve found getting to Europe from here isn’t as expensive with Emirates and other Middle East airlines than it is with Air Nz and others. Although it’s still a lot more than if we were based in London. Used to be able to get a round the world ticket for 650 quid.
@luisgarmuz794
Жыл бұрын
I hear your pain bro, I've been living here for 10 years now. I agree with most of your points and have some others myself. Beautiful country though, it's my home now.
@barron204
Жыл бұрын
Agree. I don’t know if I will ever understand the business ethics and productivity in this country.
@sharonmcauley8735
Жыл бұрын
Oh well Lol
@jaybill392
Жыл бұрын
The MOST IMPORTANT "Job" in NZ is SABOTAGING each other 24 hours a day some overseas people tell us AND they are right NZ has dropped from 3rd HIGHTEST income per head of Population in the 1950's to NOW 33rd!!!!! LOWEST in the world. Enjoy U R NZ third world dump
@jadeybabes33
Жыл бұрын
I never knew it was so tough for you guys to get visas here in our country! I'm so sorry you had to go through that. We all do want you here. You are very correct about everything on this list! Spot on!
@secondchance6603
Жыл бұрын
Easier to get in if you claim you're a 'refugee'.
@PennyroyyalTea
Жыл бұрын
The problem with acts for Welly is there isn't usually a suitable venue. Smaller acts can go to Meow, Valhalla or San Fran. Bigger acts either take the loss and go to those venues or play at the Caketin and have the acoustics sound horrible since it's open air. Tsb arena or Micheal Fowler center doesn't cut it a lot of the time either
@itscurlsbaby
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely right mate. MFC works well but not always cost effective for the bigger acts. Love your name by the way, great reference.
@brendonwoodhead6251
Жыл бұрын
Hey Curls. I read through the comments, don't let the negative people affect your love for this wonderful country. All your points are valid and appreciate that you take the time to point them out. I enjoy watching your video's, especially when you try the different things we have down here. How about trying some different beers, I'm sure you will get volunteers to taste test with you (I'm in). Side note, have you had a Tim Tam slam yet?
@sniper-lt9pd
Жыл бұрын
COUNTRY IA BEAUTIFUL , BUT PEOPLE ,,,,
@desrender4893
Жыл бұрын
As a kiwi who travels, I agree with you on most things. But got to add to it. Born and bred kiwis are very passive aggressive, when I am o/seas I avoid kiwis like the plague, they are so self righteous particularly the female of the species. If you are white it seems particuly hard to get residency. I find that our frozen veg are cheaper than the other countries I visit. But the worst thing is, you cannot go out and have an enjoyable night with your mates, alcohol prices are at a ridiculous level, and the drink drive rules are so draconian and public transport at nighttime is almost non existent
@Mazzamataz1
Жыл бұрын
The local strawberry season is just beginning (it’s not quite hot enough yet), and will be in full bloom by Christmas Day. Same with asparagus, which has a very short season until Christmas.
@adrianahewitt5052
Жыл бұрын
Don't know where do you shop for your fruit, I know good foid is expensive, but I've paid $4.00 a punnet for strawberries in Countdown Auckland last week!
@bullis1858
Жыл бұрын
Damn, you’re going to freak out when buying alcohol at a bottle store in Oz. Pub prices roughly the same though.
@tracykennedy4589
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate your frustration but hey I will never be able to get UK residency regardless of how much I love the place…so there you go 🤟🏼😊
@ZIMsar10
Жыл бұрын
Hi Curls, I am a proud, born/raised New Zealander, who has traveled extensively around the World. Thanks for not being obnoxious like some people are on Social Media "because they have a Platform". I do understand your annoyances. A few things, with regards to Banks etc - If the other party has a different Bank to you, the transfer takes 2 hours (this is set by the Banks - most are Australian owned & they rip off New Zealanders with insane profits (an average of well over $1 Billion per year), yet deliver poor service & extortionate Interest Rates. However, if both parties have the same Bank, the transfer is INSTANT. This is not a big deal, to me anyways. RE: Emails - that is entirely subjective & dependent on many factors, such as the work ethic of any given individual, the company they work for, their type of job, their position in that company, their workload, so many factors ...... Alcohol cost, I'm sweet I don't drink Alcohol myself, nor do I smoke anything, it saves loads of $$ for Concerts etc... Comparing New Zealand to Australia is ridiculous, with regards to Wages, it should always be like for like & this comparison is completely unfair. Australia has nearly 25 Million people, to our 5 Million. They have massive Companies that employ large amounts of people & they collectively pay much more tax, which results in better wages, especially for Health Workers & other Government workers. A comparison should never be made like this, because it's entirely unfair to a country the size of New Zealand, with our small population. Having said that, we do bloody well as a whole & we punch above our weight in many many different things. Many different Sports for one. I love this country with all my heart & soul & I wouldn't live anywhere else & certainly not Australia.
@Skiwi51
Жыл бұрын
When I was in UK I found the banking system totally archaic and well behind NZ standard. I recall wanting to withdraw 5 quid from my account to buy some lunch, I was at a different branch of my bank, approximately 11 miles away... I was told they had to "send a fax" to the branch where my account was...then wait for a reply...then I had to pay a fee of 3 quid to complete the transaction... I went hungry.... This was in the mid 90's, I'm assuming the system has been improved somewhat since then..?
@boboften9952
Жыл бұрын
I would have asked the bank staff " if any of them are having lunch today and would they split some " " especially the bank manager " " then ask the bank manager would he phone your branch that holds your accounts , to get your lunch money " " why does he , she have a job ? "
@Skiwi51
Жыл бұрын
@@boboften9952 It was standard banking procedure there at that time...I also recall banking cash at my local branch....then realized I didn't keep any for myself so asked to withdraw a few pounds for "pocket money"...not allowed until the "cash had cleared "...!!! What..? Didn't realize cash could "bounce" but I think they had to wait for the deposit transaction to be processed before any withdrawal could take place...I recall somewhat sarcastically asking if they still used an abacus....lol
@ryderoreilly9807
Жыл бұрын
Regarding immigration, you can thank the 2008 national lead government for making it impossible to move here. With John Key as PM, he let the immigration flood gates open and so many people immigrated here in such a short space of time that it has caused the current housing crisis that they never admitted to. Kinda like how the current minister of health is refusing to admit we're in the grips of a health crisis. As a result of the mass immigration 10 years ago NZ has not managed to catch up with infrastructure. Hence why only high demand professionals like doctors get prioritised. Why they haven't opened a fast track for nurses just beggers belief. I'm unsatisfied with most major political parties in New Zealand. Best of luck getting your visa.
@Andy_M986
Жыл бұрын
NZ has much better,faster internet connections then Australia,so I think maybe it's just people being tardy. As far as drinking, it's cheaper to buy them at the supermarket,here in Australia, it's ridiculously expensive.
@s_don57683
Жыл бұрын
I totally feel you on the resident visa application! I’m currently anxiously waiting for my outcome. Did you look at company sponsorship or the skilled migrant option as alternatives?
@craigsymington5401
9 ай бұрын
What he said! Visa even more expensive now, my experience even more challenging even tho I've been in a primary industry (food factory engineer) for 5 years, paid a fortune in fees, twice, and have my family here. We're from South Africa, so the crime wave over the past year is concerning too.
@joshuahill6153
Жыл бұрын
In one street in Auckland, Lincon Road. There are 50+ Fast Food joints within 1 meter of each other. Some areas have 2 McDonalds within 10 meters, its very easy to get unhealthy on cheap junkfood here unfortunately.
@DJCloudy_
Жыл бұрын
Finally early! Edit: I hope everything goes well with your visa, we'd love to have you here.
@wwiillll
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video as always mate. I was just in South East Asia and I couldn't believe the ease of transferring money, the locals just scanned each others QR codes, brilliant stuff. The entertainment thing is tough coming from Christchurch, some artists such as Bruce Springsteen made a point of coming here after the quakes and we love him for that, the vast majority of big acts are booked by promoters into Dunedin if they come to the South Island at all! However, we do get a decent amount of awesome medium size venue artists so not all is lost. Even the international rugby is sad, we've had one men's Test Match since 2016(!), and we weren't given any games of the Women's World Cup despite being the cradle of women's rugby in NZ (probably due to the tournament being planned with COVID in mind). The visa situation is crook, my NZ Citizen aunt married a Brit, very high performing worker, and has kids with him, the difficulties he had with coming here was a joke, then you consider so many people come here through family unification programmes and are not only unproductive but later can receive the pension having paid not one cent in. Very weird.
@Tanias112
Жыл бұрын
It's funny how you said transferring money is a bit tricky when another from America living in NZ not England like yourself said transferring money is easy and quick, so must depend which country your from to how difficult/quick it is. Good luck in staying in NZ, I hope you get it all sorted.
@iallso1
Жыл бұрын
My partner and I have found our salaries to be greater than what we were able to achieve in the UK, the work life balance is better, and the job stability has been more secure than during the period between 2000 and 2009 when we left. As for the cost of vegetables, I know they are expensive in the supermarket following a number of weather events, but try the veggie retailers attached to the growers, they provide much better value, it can't only be Christchurch that have these.
@barbra7562
Жыл бұрын
We moved to NZ from the UK in 2015 and was surprised by the way you could transfer money quickly and easily to others to pay bills etc. Could you do that in the UK then? If so it passed me by 😅 I do hope you get your visa. We were sponsored to come here by our son who came here in 2008 on a residency visa. He’s a nurse. We have all recently been granted citizenship so don’t give up. My son always said what he missed most about the UK were the 3 F’s Family, Friends and Football. As we’re here now and his brother is in Canada the first F isn’t an issue!
@UrbanKiwiana
Жыл бұрын
Lol as a born and bred kiwi I can agree with you. Luckily for the Saturday morning thing if it's not construction it's lawnmowers , and for me living deep rural it's helicopters at 6am or earlier spraying orchards. I don't drink now but I feel yah with the price of drinking out. Anyways best of luck with your visa ma dude..my brother in law literally went through the same thing as you but got his a couple of years ago after many headaches and almost been deported. The email thing is annoying asf trust me I know that all to well..
@draebarbarich1804
Жыл бұрын
I love that this is your shortest vid🙂✌️
@Kilackx
Жыл бұрын
Not even sure how I stumbled over your channel, but quite interesting seeing feedback about your own country. No country is perfect that is for sure. Glad you did it in a good way. Interesting about the banking situation, I thought UK banking was miles behind, but a long time since I have been to the UK, they obviously caught up and passed us in some areas. Good video. I think its fair to limit the amount of freedom campers coming into NZ and target people that will pump more $$ into the economy, we had the balance wrong previously - not saying that is you.
@margerymanukau3821
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Curls I really enjoyed hearing your dislikes of our country,agree with you heartily,nice vid 👍😎
@koro8503
Жыл бұрын
Bro, sorry about the visa bullshit, got no answer for you there, but what a fantastic advocate for this country, that alone should warrant residency. Keep it up and awesome that you love it here, chur my bro.
@rebeloftheeast
Жыл бұрын
You're spot on! I just knew these points were coming! This is why I won't move back to New Zealand.
@tracyclements3053
Жыл бұрын
Yes the new immigration settings are a beaurocratic nightmare. If you can get a permanent job that's on the green list you will automatically get permanent residency (and your employer should support you by paying the fee). Alternatively if you can score a permanent highly paid role (upward of $120k) with an accredited employer you will be granted residency in two years.
@waynem1953
Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that it is so hard to be a resident in our country but I think in the past people have just used residency here as a stepping stone to get to Australia , so that hasn’t helped , doesn’t excuse the cost though
@haleyrichardson8818
Жыл бұрын
Losers using our country.
@douglasvoon9981
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree bro, been in Wellington for 3 decades. Fruit and vegetables are insanely expensive...this didn't used to be the case. But I'll keep my political rant in check. I use the local fruit and veg markets on Saturday (Newtown School) or Sunday (waterfront). Much better prices than supermarkets!
@chrisheffernan3998
Жыл бұрын
even the riverbank markets in lower hutt every saturday morning are cheaper than pak n save
@damolux3388
Жыл бұрын
I left NZ in 2005, best move ever. Fruit, veggies, housing and alcohol all used to be cheap. I went to the UK in 2003 and couldn't believe the prices there! The NZ govt does not want you because you are an Anglo Saxon and from a western country.
@HannahMitchell-Art
Жыл бұрын
I’m pretty sure I’ve flown to Thailand direct from Auckland before. It’s just that COVID had seen many many flights from nz cancelled and the ones remaining were convoluted. And living in wellington adds that extra leg for your trip.
@danijohnson864
Жыл бұрын
All relevant points here. Good of you to point them out. Tho i will point out to become a PR in oz is WAY more expensive for a kiwi so ive heard. Which is why im been in oz for almost 20yrs and not done it yet
@karlfimm
Жыл бұрын
Kiwi from Christchurch here. I'm surprised at the money transfer thing (I usually find it very fast) but I agree with the rest, though I'm older and rarely go out. On the other hand, New Zealand is one of the very few countries where you can legally distill alcohol for drinking!
@nyranstanton203
Жыл бұрын
just do pay pal. Its what its there for. Buy frozen, its the only way to try alleviate some of the costs until theres more competition so they sort it out. Like if i want fruite ill buy teh big bag of frozen fruit that normally has strawberries in it.
@lukestanton7189
Жыл бұрын
Watching the prem is painful. I hope during your time in wellington you’ve been to a few phoenix games!
@itscurlsbaby
Жыл бұрын
Been to two mate. 4-0 loss and 1-1 draw… at least I got to see Garang Kuol though, quality!
@Bellab414
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy your videos Curls, could you talk about how much money 💰 you need to save to prepare to live in Nz please 🙏 ☺️
@kilgh
Жыл бұрын
You missed my issue living here. How long it takes to ship anything in. And the fact that sometimes companies won't ship to NZ. And the ridiculous shipping charges some online providers charge. Sometimes it costs more in shipping charges for a even a small package than what you are buying. With email responses, especially for work, getting an answer from the Northern Hemisphere on something urgent takes at least 12 hours. And by the time you have woken up and read it it can be another 12 hours. So, sorting out a situation can take a few days.
@SuperOrlab
Жыл бұрын
Don’t agree re the emails….sorry about the residency issue. We moved here 10 years ago and didn’t have the same problems.
@JamesHurford
Жыл бұрын
I agree, residency is so hard to get. I never realised this till recently, as it didn't matter to me, given I'm a Kiwi, born to English parents who moved to NZ in 1959. It was so easy for my parents in those days. They just turned up and when asked what their plans were, they said, live in NZ, and I don't think they blinked an eyelid. Why they were charging you so much to get that residency, I don't know. I think the attitude is reflected in the trouble to attract Health workers like Nurses to NZ. There's a certain level of distrust, which I think is a big put off to those overseas. It's a shame, as I think NZ is a wonderful country, and I miss it, and we need those skilled people to make the country even better to live in. I live in London, and know exactly what you're talking about when you say you're happier in NZ, after 7 years here in London, remembering what it was like in NZ. I hate winter in the UK even more than winter in NZ. It is so expensive to fly to and from NZ and it's going to get worse, sadly.
@StephSancia
10 ай бұрын
RESIDENCY IDEA :- Is it Possible for you to Volunteer to Join the NZ Navy or Army on your Visa and put in a few years and somehow get in that way ? Do you have a qualification / trade that could be applied to the New Zealand Military ? I know it sounds extreme but it's an idea that sounds feasible even as a tourist visa or whatever you have because it's Voluntary ... I know you don't answer posts but I couldn't find a personal contact but just an Idea. NEVER say Never, Keep the Faith, Never lose HOPE ! Have a Fabulous rest of Weekend
@johnforde7735
Жыл бұрын
I hope you get your visa issues sorted out. I have a Japanese spouse and came back to NZ a few years ago. It was bureaucratic to get her and my daughter's visa, but it wasn't difficult once the forms were all filled in correctly. I have some UK friends that want to go back to the UK after living abroad, with their foreign wife, and can't because their non-UK spouse didn't have proof of earnings.
@tinyfreckle
Жыл бұрын
I've lived here my whole life and I can confidently say the worst thing about living here is the bloody hole in the roof. As someone with Voldemort level paleness trying to avoid the inevitably of skin cancer every summer is a nightmare.
@KittyCat-dw5gy
Жыл бұрын
Why is it so hard ? Do you work outdoors all day ? Otherwise don’t go to the beach before 4pm and you’ll be fine.
@teejaydiscombobulated2724
Жыл бұрын
Have to laugh at the people taking the 10 things so hard. Dude RAVES about New Zealand in video after video, nothing but positive vibes about our homeland, but can find 10 things less keen on and wham - unsubscribing. Wow. Personally I think there are loads of negatives to NZ, but there are SO MANY MORE positives that literally no other country comes even close to this paradise we have here. But even paradise isn't perfect, and I reckon finding 10 things to dislike doesn't even touch on being 'whinging' as someone said. Just the pure joy and enthusiasm for Puhoi Valley chocolate milk and Whitaker's chocolate alone cancels out the 9 minor negative niggles - though the last one is a bugger! It is a pity that there aren't the right venues in Wellington for the bigger acts.
@dabadllama
Жыл бұрын
NZ is great born and breed here but I understand qhere you are coming from. I am on a sickness benefit, and it would be helpful to eat healthy to help recover and keep well, but a lot of the time eating very healthy is just too expensive. I live next door to a construction site for a large commercial building that is being built.... I can agree about the construction noise thing. Especially if it is that machine that is loud and also vibrates the ear drums in a way that is impossible to ignore or sleep through or even watch TV while happening. Gahhhhhhhhh! I just want sleep on the weekend at least! Haha. I am glad you still like it here anyway! Another great video btw. 😊
@johnprater8191
Жыл бұрын
I'm a big Arsenal fan mate and its even harder to follow in Australia. At the moment it's not easy to travel around aus I live and work in the northern territory and some times I have to go from darwin to Sydney to brisbane to get home on the sunshine coast.
@aaronachnid
Жыл бұрын
Honestly thought you were going to talk about the cost of housing though.
@porcelainboy264
24 күн бұрын
2:00 a few years ago i was at my local Pak n Save where i saw a half waternelon for $50. All because it was out of season. Absolutely ludicrous
@simonlitten
Жыл бұрын
Ah yes, Immigration New Zealand - I'm sure the Disney corporation wants its Mickey Mouse outfit back soon
@juzzie
Жыл бұрын
Living in Wellington must have to be the most depressing place to live in NZ. I’m impressed you love this place so much.. imagine if you moved North! 😆😂😅🫶
@shaejones2237
Жыл бұрын
Yeah he'd leave lol
@annemacnaughtan3598
Жыл бұрын
Strawberries are two punnets for $5 here in Auckland
@miamcknight9138
Жыл бұрын
$4 each on special in Dunedin
@chrishellize
Жыл бұрын
All your points are pretty spot on. But don't feel embarrassed about having to say to your boss you are waiting for a response from someone, that's normal! Unless you have had a bit of a windfall dont even bother eating out of season, never mind though, they say its good for you and the planet :D Im really sorry to hear about your visa woes. You are right, its madness that one of our biggest problems is that we dont have enough workers yet we dont let anybody in!
@Squirel
Жыл бұрын
When I make friends with people I always make sure that they are the same bank as me first.
@denisetewhata2513
Жыл бұрын
That's why the majority of us grow our own veggies, make our own beer
@joerussell3216
Жыл бұрын
Residency is a nightmare. Took me ages. I’m a citizen now, but took years and plenty of $$$’s.
@Arcanace
Жыл бұрын
With the banks thing, I’m pretty sure money between different banks is all transferred at 11pm each day.
@Anderschristoph125
Жыл бұрын
I agree about the construction point. I don't see why it should be allowed on Saturday or Sunday. And yeah. I'm a Man United fan so, I have to drag myself up at 5am quite a lot. If it's on earlier than that I just don't bother!
@James-nq4kf
Жыл бұрын
Love the video as always! Transferring money SUCKS. There is no reason for it, even in Australia its instant, weekend or not. I will critique you a little bit on a few points. First is your trip to Thailand. You have to remember that Covid has caused a lot of constriction in terms of international travel. Bangkok is normally a direct flight from Auckland but Thai haven't returned their direct service yet. You also must remember that Auckland is a city of 1.7m but it's airport serves a population of 5million. You shouldn't be expecting global range out of an airport in Wellington or Christchurch, with tiny populations of around 400,000 each. They're big cities by NZ standards, but irrelevant by global standards, so of course international flights will be filtered through Auckland. Secondly, cost of drinking. Look up some RTD prices in Australia and compare them to New Zealand. NZ is CHEAP.
@ananamu2248
Жыл бұрын
It is not healthy to eat fruit or veges out of season and I'm glad it gets expensive because then ,people vary their diets and don't imbibe so many pesticides ....these are used to keep veges surviving out of season ,or they are imported from places with less pesticides than we allow ...it's a personal value I support
@timorringe2018
Жыл бұрын
Love your videos bro! I'm a Kiwi and have been watching football for the last 6 years or so. 3am games are the only thing I know haha
@ceedoubleyou
Жыл бұрын
thanks for posting, picked up on the low salary/income, but you didn't mention NZ exchange rate, another killer when buying anything from overseas, like everything!
@embemw
5 күн бұрын
Well why should you get fruit out of season? That used to be normal everywhere and it seems good to me.
@mikeyp5512
Жыл бұрын
Six60 shoulda been 1 and come to south Auckland bro buying drinks from the bottle store is pre much the cheapest in NZ , love your work bro 🔥
@TiaHiki
Жыл бұрын
Yup, agree with food issues. Im a single person who only eats predominantly vegetarian meals (not a big fan of meat.) My groceries today (all food, no toiletries or cleaning products needed this week) cost me $170
@cheyennefaataape2594
Жыл бұрын
Kia ora, @kiwiamericans make content on moving to Nz, check her out if you haven't already maybe you'd be able to find something in her videos to help. Hope it all works out for you in the end.
@devilsadvocate2656
Жыл бұрын
Point 3, getting fruit & veg out of season... I should point out that unlike the UK, NZ is not close to any of the markets that we import from. Contrast that with the UK where goods can come in via refrigerated truck. Further, NZ is not a trans-shipping port meaning that ships coming here are only coming to NZ (as opposed to being a part of a route elsewhere). For these reasons, anything imported (and there's a lot of it) will always be expensive. Cost conscious locals get around this by buying in season. That said, there's always that juicy ripe overpriced mango that you've just got to have.
@user-fy5sx8yz2p
Жыл бұрын
Hope you can stay bro!!!😎👍
@declanosullivan8770
Жыл бұрын
Dude youre in wellington get to the markets wasn't expensive when i was there, and 100% better quality than what id pay more for in the uk .
@izzygrooves2514
Жыл бұрын
transferring between accounts with the same banks is instant! so most kiwi families just all go with the same bank
@angeladawn805
Жыл бұрын
Fruit & veg: grow your own, you don't want to be buying out of season produce, as it's either travelled airfreight (bad for the environment) and has been doused with do many bio-security chemicals (nit good for you). Emails - lol, I might check mine once a week 🙄 Visa, get a work visa, a student visa, or marry a kiwi!
@juzzie
Жыл бұрын
Listen to this guy .. loves the place .. good citizen, not in a gang, not robbing dairies. Wants to stay .. Ummmm Cindy says no!
@brucegibbins3792
Жыл бұрын
Let's hope we all say NO to Cindy when the next general elections come around again, eh.
@Hongaars1969
Жыл бұрын
Having lived in New Zealand for eight years following by 12 in Sydney, I vouch for the general cost of living being high in both countries/ territories. The now live in the EU and even factoring for the fluctuating exchange rates (in either direction) the cost of essential as well “healthy living” grocery items is much cheaper here. Even with recent inflation rises here, for New Zealand, a primary dairy producing nation having 250g block of butter costing at least 1/3 more than in EU seems ridiculous. The tyranny of distance as well as having a population of around 5m vs Eurozone/common market of 400million+ means increased spending power and much more competition and cheaper prices.
@sweetsweet3753
Жыл бұрын
I live in Thailand and i can buy overseas imported milk (Dutch / Japanese) for the same cost if not cheaper than it costs in NZ... thats just wrong.
@johanmeischke9189
Жыл бұрын
You shouldn't, I used to process the engineering aspects of resource consents where I routinely put in a clause restricting hours of construction during weekends and public holidays
@woofwoof9647
Жыл бұрын
2 punnets of strawberries for $5.00 at PaknSave New Plymouth !! Where the heck are you shopping ??
@peterwallis4288
Жыл бұрын
Me and my gf are with the sane bank. I hadn't considered that, and it would be scary to just lose access to money for a couple of days, just waiting for the banks systems to do their job. I think I would just use cash if I had to so that, if possible.
@bizzlebasil1
4 ай бұрын
One time banks were only open Monday to Friday and closed at 3pm
@K_one_w_one
Жыл бұрын
At least they got rid of cheques but looks like interbank money transfers are only a little bit faster. In the UK its like... instantaneous. In NZ though, when you open a bank account, its a very personal service; they lay out the red carpet, unlike the UK.
@biggiedii4889
7 ай бұрын
I lived in New Zealand (Auckland and Tauranga) for roughly 3 years and it's safe to say I didn't really like it at all. People have this weird picture that NZ is a paradise utopia but NZ does a great job at hiding the problems while projecting to the world this "100% Pure" myth. Disclaimer - I left NZ just before Covid so I don't know if some of my points have changed or gotten worse. - Housing quality is horrendous, Kiwis pay astronomical amounts of $$ for glorified shacks with little to no heating that gets damp and mouldy very easily. For a country that knows it's mild, windy and rainy for a lot of the year this is unfathomable. - This is connected to the first point. Quite often people take the easy way out and use band aid solutions for issues that need proper maintenance. When I told my Kiwi coworkers and friends about how cold the houses are a lot of them say "just rug up, use more blankets, wear thick clothing etc." You'd think they'd say build better homes but no. - Public transport is unreliable. Trains to and from Britomart were often extremely late and infrequent. Coverage is also not extensive. - Kiwis while overall friendly I found to be very small minded and take any criticism of their country as a personal attack. - Food in NZ is good, but I missed the sheer variety of ethnic cuisines. There's plenty of Asian food but NZ really lacks in Continental European, Middle Eastern, Latin American and African food. - NZ was a lot more racist than I was expecting, the casual racism towards Asian people in particular was shocking. - I found there to be quite a toxic attitude towards Australia (where I'm now living), almost bordering an obsessive inferiority complex. I'm in Australia now and nobody here seems to say anything bad about NZ or most people don't really care at all. It's very one sided. - New Zealand is not an ideal place if you want to go far in life. Career opportunities are limited. - There is zero in the way of nightlife even in Auckland. It feels like one massive retirement village, whenever I mention this to Kiwis they say it's because they have a small population but similar sized and smaller cities in Asia and Europe have more going on than Auckland. It's dead when the sun goes down. I'm currently in Australia now and it's definitely not perfect but I'm happier here than I was in NZ. I have two coworkers from Brazil and Thailand who like me moved to New Zealand first and didn't like it before moving on to Australia.
@korinturner2404
Жыл бұрын
One thing I dislike about New Zealand is it can be the most racist country in the world(from what I’ve heard) I don’t know what other countries are like but I’ve seen so many black or Asian people being verbally abused because of it, I’ve heard it gets worse the further north you are but I’m in the South Island where it’s not so bad but if I go on a road trip I’ll hear at least 3 a day.
@melodymacken9788
Жыл бұрын
It's still an awesome place to live. Hang in here with the rest of us... I'm sure you'll get everything sorted. Rotorua NZ
@gasdive
Жыл бұрын
Took a hoa nearly a decade to get residency. Its really hard. But on the other hand, if it wasn't, the place would be swamped and where would the kiwis live? It's hard enough to get a whare as it is.
@MarkWhippy
Жыл бұрын
3:10 I went to Thailand a few years ago and it was only one flight. It was a long flight though.
@chrisheffernan3998
Жыл бұрын
if you think the price of booze in new zealand is bad then try aussie - $55 for a 24 pack of beer here in aussie compared with $36 back home in new zealand
@tripbrewfoodlife9184
Жыл бұрын
I get your frustration about immigrating here… but maybe before you judge us on that one you should consider how difficult it is for us to immigrate to other countries if it is even possible at all…. The NZ visa is a great one to travel with but not so good if you want to move anywhere else in the world.
@barefootonasandybeach638
Жыл бұрын
In a nutshell.. unless you have good financial backing you will struggle as a prospective migrant. It’s expensive to live properly (housing/rental, food, leisure) unless you have a skill that demands a good salary/wage.. even then, you need to tread carefully.
@swites
Жыл бұрын
So annoying about acts not coming to ChCh. One of my fav 90's English bands Ride is playing in Auckland only in a few weeks. And air fares are $500 return! Altho the Killers did play in ChCh last night so it's not all bad.
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