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• The Truth About Living in Auckland (From a British Mum Who Actually Lives There) 08.06.2026 41min

   🇳🇿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
• The Cost of Life in NZ: How Much You Will Actually Need For a Family of 4 24.05.2026 53min

  🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY LIFE in NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free   What does it actually cost to live in New Zealand? If you're planning a move, this is probably the question that keeps you up at night. No doubt you've heard the rumours. New Zealand is expensive. Or is it? What's the real number? How much money does a family of four realistically need to live in New Zealand?And where does all that money go? In this episode of the NZ Ahead podcast, Liz sits down with Brent Coleman. Brent is a personal finance YouTuber based in Auckland, and today he breaks down the real cost of life in New Zealand for a family.  Housing, groceries, utilities, transport, hidden costs, and even how to start investing for your future. Today you’ll discover how much money you’ll need and where that money will go. If you want to know what life actually costs in New Zealand, this episode is your answer. Enjoy!  Remember! If you long to MOVE 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 🇳🇿https://nzahead.com/free 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, Brian, and hundreds of other New Zealand life lovers reside 🎉  www.nzahead.com/free Brent is here ➡️ You can find Brent on YouTube at Brent Colemanor on Instagram @brentcolemaninvestinghttps://www.instagram.com/brentcolemaninvesting/🇳🇿 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/  🇳🇿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, very world-famous, lovely NZ Ahead Slack Community that Liz, Brian, and many other adventurers are part of! www.nzahead.com/free     🐕‍🦺 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 FABULOUS! ➡️ https://nzahead.com/torfx 🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust DiscoverCars. 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  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 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!  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
• The Golden Visa New Zealand. How to Buy Yourself a Slice of Paradise (by Investing) 12.05.2026 34min

  🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY LIFE in NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free  What if you could secure New Zealand residency without a job offer, without an age limit, and with almost no time spent in the country? That's exactly what the Active Investor Visa, also known as the Golden Visa New Zealand, offers.The Golden visa a premium residency pathway designed for high-net-worth individuals looking for a plan B in a safe, stable, and beautiful country. In this episode, Liz speaks with Frederick Penaredonda from NZ Shores, one of the few immigration advisors specialising in this burgeoning visa category. They break down the two investment tiers, the surprisingly low time commitments (just 21 days over three years for the Growth category), and the types of investments you can make. Fred also reveals the top six countries applying for this visa—including why the USA has surged to number one—and explains how the Active Investor Visa compares to closed programmes in Australia and Canada. If you've ever wondered whether the Golden Visa could be your pathway to New Zealand, this conversation is your starting point. Key topics covered: The difference between Growth and Balance categories Who qualifies and how to include your family What you can invest in (managed funds, bonds, property, philanthropy) The pathway from a resident visa to permanent residency Why New Zealand is becoming the world's top destination for investor migrants Resources: Free 5-day video guide to life in NZ: www.nzahead.com/free Contact NZ Shores: info@newzealandshores.com, and mention this podcast.   Remember! If you long to MOVE 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 🇳🇿https://nzahead.com/free 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, Brian, Fred and hundreds of other New Zealand life lovers reside 🎉 Subscribe to our channel and let’s be friends forever and ever… 🇳🇿 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/ #newzealand #nzvisa #nzimmigration #parentretirementvisa   Links: Here’s how you can learn more about our private NZ Ahead community. Your first step to moving to NZ: 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, very world-famous, lovely NZ Ahead Slack Community that Liz, Brian, NZ Shores and many other adventurers are part of! www.nzahead.com/free     🐕‍🦺 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 FABULOUS! ➡️ https://nzahead.com/torfx 🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust DiscoverCars. 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  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 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!  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
• Don't Leave Them Behind! Parent RETIREMENT VISA (Everything you need to know) 30.04.2026 31min

  🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY LIFE in NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free  Get NEW ZEALAND Residency For Your Parents: Parent Retirement Visa explained. One of the hardest parts about moving to New Zealand is leaving your parents behind. But what if you didn't have to? Today, we sit down with Charlotte from NZ Shores Immigration to unpack the Parent Retirement Category Visa – an often-overlooked pathway that allows parents of NZ citizens/residents to gain residency relatively quickly. 📌 Today, we cover: - The biggest heartbreak of moving to NZ - What IS the Parent Retirement Visa? - The REAL cost: $1.5M explained (Investment vs. Settlement) - Why you CANNOT buy a standard house - The $60k "Guaranteed Income" requirement - How long you must keep the money invested - Does your child need to be a Citizen? - Can you use a remote job for income? - Minimum stay requirements? - Health & Character requirements for older parents Using Property (UK/US homes) to fund the visa -Current processing times -Pathway to New Zealand Citizenship -No age limit -Can the children "gift" the money to the parents? - What happens if a parent passes away during the 4 years? Remember! If you long to MOVE 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 🇳🇿https://nzahead.com/free Links: Reach out to Charlotte and don't forget to mention this podcast:  charlotte@nzshores.com 🇳🇿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, Brian, Charlotte and hundreds of other New Zealand life lovers reside 🎉 Subscribe to our channel and let’s be friends forever and ever… 🇳🇿 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/ #newzealand #nzvisa #nzimmigration #parentretirementvisa   Links: Here’s how you can learn more about our private NZ Ahead community. Your first step to moving to NZ: 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, very world-famous, lovely NZ Ahead Slack Community that Ben and many other adventurers are part of! www.nzahead.com/free    Charlotte is a very active member of our wonderful NZ Ahead Slack Community so you can contact her directly there. You can also email Charlotte directly (don't forget to mention this podcast for extra special love!) : charlotte@nzshores.com  🐕‍🦺 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 FABULOUS! ➡️ https://nzahead.com/torfx 🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust DiscoverCars. 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  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 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!  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
• Americans Moving to New Zealand. "We're Leaving Before It's too Late" 19.04.2026 1godz 9min

  🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free  Is moving from America to New Zealand (unseen) in your 50s even possible? Today, we sit down with Chris and Hope, an American couple (and members of our private NZ Ahead Slack community!) from Washington, USA, who moved to New Zealand and changed their lives in just 10 short months. In this episode, you will discover: How to navigate the 55+ age cutoff for NZ residency Why selling your house in the USA before you have a job offer in New Zealand might be the right move The power of community (and how the NZ Ahead Slack group helped) What surprised this American couple the most about life in Tauranga, New Zealand The honest truth about leaving family behind Thank you for being with us, and don't forget to subscribe and (Please!) leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast. Links mentioned in the show:  Here’s how you can learn more about our private NZ Ahead community. Your first step to moving to NZ. Take the free 5-day video guide, and on day 5, we will share details of how you can join the best NZ community in the world! Sign up now for free: 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, very world-famous, lovely NZ Ahead Slack Community, which Chris, Hope, and many other adventurers are part of! www.nzahead.com/free   🛑 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 FABULOUS! ➡️ 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. 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.  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⛑️Safety wing Nomad Travel insurance. We use Safety Wing. They have been brilliant and offer us everything we need at a great price: https://itsadrama.com/safetywing-insurance   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 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!  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    Want to help us out? Please rate, review and SHARE this episode! Thank you muchly xx      Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify
• American Family 2 Years After Leaving the USA: Is New Zealand Home Now? 22.03.2026 1godz 3min

  🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY LIFE in NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free  Today, we reconnect with Ben, an American dad who immigrated with his family from Missouri, USA, to Auckland, New Zealand, two years ago.When we last spoke, Ben was in the thick of the transition. Now, the dust has settled. His daughter is thriving in school. His wife, Kira, is loving her job as a nurse. They bought a house, made friends, and started building a life. But then came the trip back to the States. Today, Ben opens up about what it felt like to return to the country he once called home, only to realise that "home" now means something completely different. We also dive into: What life in Auckland, New Zealand really looks like after the honeymoon period The surprising challenges of buying a house in New Zealand How Ben and Kira saved aggressively to make the move work Why work-life balance in NZ has been a game-changer for their family The beautiful (and sometimes uncomfortable) process of immersing in Māori culture And Ben's simple, powerful advice: "A goal without a plan is just a wish."   Links & Resources: Join our free NZ Ahead community on Slack by taking the 5 day video guide: www.nzahead.com/free  Get our free 5-day video series on life in New Zealand: www.nzahead.com/free Catch Ben's first appearance on the podcast: https://youtu.be/W8n-pfQ5nQ8?si=jsN8w0IFHs6R_eym   Links: Here’s how you can learn more about our private NZ Ahead community. Your first step to moving to NZ: 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, very world-famous, lovely NZ Ahead Slack Community that Ben and many other adventurers are part of! www.nzahead.com/free 🛑 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 FABULOUS! ➡️ 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. 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.  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⛑️Safety wing Nomad Travel insurance. We use Safety Wing. They have been brilliant and offer us everything we need at a great price: https://itsadrama.com/safetywing-insurance   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 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!  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
• Over 55 and Long to Immigrate to New Zealand? The AGE WAIVER VISA Could be Your Answer 09.03.2026 28min

  🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY LIFE in NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Think you're too old to relocate to New Zealand? Think again. The skilled migrant visa cuts off at 55—but what if you're 56, 58, or 62 and still have so much to offer? In this episode, we sit down with immigration advisor Charlotte Stockman from NZ Shores to explore the little-known world of age waivers for New Zealand. If you're wondering how to immigrate to New Zealand over 55, this is essential listening. Charlotte explains what an age waiver is, who qualifies, and how to navigate the complex process of applying for a relocation to NZ with an age waiver visa. Links: Here’s how you can learn more about our private NZ Ahead community. Your first step to moving to NZ: 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 and very world famously lovely NZ Ahead Slack Community. Charlotte is a very active member of our wonderful NZ Ahead Slack Community so you can contact her directly there. You can also email Charlotte directly (don't forget to mention this podcast for extra special love!) : charlotte@nzshores.com 🛑 New Zealand 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 FABULOUS! ➡️ 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. 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.  We love housesitting. We have been housesitting around the world for a decade, and it has saved our family of four THOUSANDS.Check out these housesits in NZ: https://itsadrama.com/trusted-nz If you want to join us in using TrustedHousesitters to travel the world, use our exclusive discount code to get a WHOPPING 25% off HOUSESITTING yearly membership. It's cheaper than one night's stay in an Airbnb: https://itsadrama.com/housesit-discount⛑️Safety wing Nomad Travel insurance. We use Safety Wing. They have been brilliant and offer us everything we need at a great price: https://itsadrama.com/safetywing-insurance   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!  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
• Why This French Family Left Everything to Move to NZ (Then Went Back) 23.02.2026 1godz 13min

   🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Today's show is fabulous. Liz chats with an old French friend, François, who came to New Zealand in 2008 on a working holiday visa from France, Europe, with his girlfriend (now wife), Emily and never left.Until recently, seventeen years later, when the birth of his two children and the pull of ageing parents became too strong to ignore. With dual citizenship, this French expat, Francois, shares his love for New Zealand: why he stayed, why he left and what he has created to stay connected to the country he loves, New Zealand.Enjoy! 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 and very world famously lovely NZ Ahead Slack Community.  Links:   To find out more about having a tour of the "real" France, you can contact Francoise directly by email: bonjour@kiwisinfrance.comOr go to his website: https://www.kiwisinfrance.com/   We can not offer immigration advice: 🛑 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://nzahead.com/nzshores    🐕‍🦺 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 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  Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-travel 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX.  If you want a money-saving currency solution that puts trust and transparency first, 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 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.  We love housesitting. We have been housesitting around the world for a decade, and it has saved our family of four THOUSANDS. Check out these housesits in NZ: https://itsadrama.com/trusted-nz If you want to join us in using TrustedHousesitters to travel the world, use our exclusive discount code to get a WHOPPING 25% off HOUSESITTING yearly membership. It's cheaper than one night's stay in an Airbnb: https://itsadrama.com/housesit-discount ⛑️Safety wing Nomad Travel insurance. If, like us, you are travelling for more than a couple of weeks, then we recommend getting a "rolling pay-as-you-go insurance". We use Safety Wing. They have been brilliant and offer us everything we need at a great price: https://itsadrama.com/safetywing-insurance   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!  Kia Kaha,Liz and Brian x    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
• HUGE Changes To Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa in 2026: Is This Your Opening? 16.02.2026 42min

  🇳🇿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, Brian, Charlotte and hundreds of other New Zealand life lovers reside 🎉 One of the biggest changes coming in August 2026 is the introduction of two brand-new pathways under the Skilled Migrant Resident Visa. This opens the criteria to many people who haven't been eligible to move to New Zealand for the last two or three years. If you've been dreaming of making New Zealand your home, August 2026 could be the turning point you've been waiting for. Immigration New Zealand has announced a significant revamp of the Skilled Migrant Resident Visa, and the changes are big. Really big. Today, we sat down with NZ Ahead community Slack member our favourite immigration advisor, Charlotte Stockman from NZ Shores, to break down exactly what's happening, who will benefit, and how you can prepare.  🇳🇿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 Charlotte and many others are part of.  Links: Reach out to Charlotte and don't forget to mention this podcast: charlotte@nzshores.com 🛑 New Zealand 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/   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 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 "write review". Find lots more NZ content on our websiteNZ Ahead  Thank you!  Kia Kaha,Liz and Brian x     Want to help us out? Please rate, review and SHARE this episode! Thank you muchly xx      Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify
• Buying (and selling) a House in New Zealand. All The Inside Tricks You Need to Know 01.02.2026 1godz 21min

   🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free There will no doubt come a time in your kiwi immigration adventure when you wish to buy a house in New Zealand. Which is why you are going to LOVE this week's podcast episode! Today, Liz chats with NZ Ahead's favourite New Zealand real-estate agent (and very good friend) Angie. Angie, a senior member of Smith and Bishop Real Estate in Taranaki, has been helping people buy and sell houses across New Zealand for over 13 years. This girl knows her stuff! (Plus, she's a very good friend, so I can vouch for her personally.) Today, Anjie shares some real, juicy inside information and tips that will shed a lot of light on the whole (often confusing) process of buying and selling property in New Zealand.Sit back, and learn all there is to know about buying and selling your home in New Zealand, with Anjie. 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)  Links: You can contact Anjie directly by email: anjie@smithbishop.co.nz or visit Smith and Bishop's website (and don't forget to mention the NZ Ahead Podcast!Website: https://www.smithbishop.co.nz/ 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!  Kia Kaha,Liz and Brian x    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
• 7 Mistakes NZ Tourists (continue) to Make 20.01.2026 37min

  🇳🇿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
• If THIS Doesn't Inspire You To Make Your NZ Dream Happen We Don't Know What Will 05.01.2026 31min

  🇳🇿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! 
• Relocating to New Zealand in 2026: The Truth of it all (from people actually doing it) 16.12.2025 44min

  🇳🇿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    
• Moving to NZ With a Medical Condition. A USA Family's Visa Journey 01.12.2025 59min

  🇳🇿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.  
• When NZ Immigration says NO. One couples fight for a New Zealand Visa 17.11.2025 1godz 4min

   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
• Arriving in NZ. Customs and Immigration Rules (you'll NEED to Know to get through) 03.11.2025 35min

  🇳🇿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
• Driving in NZ? How to avoid HEFTY Fines 19.10.2025 30min

  🇳🇿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  
• Your Life Seems Perfect. WHY do you Want to Leave? 05.10.2025 25min

  🇳🇿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
• How to Say Goodbye When You're 11,000 Miles Away. Navigating Grief and Loss from Afar 21.09.2025 1godz 10min

  🇳🇿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
• Moving to NZ via the Student Visa Pathway. Everything you need to know. 07.09.2025 32min

  🇳🇿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