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It's a Drama PodcastGoodbye, New ZealandIf you've ever wanted to leave everything behind for a year, throw caution to the wind and get on a plane with nothing but a suitcase and a one-way ticket to Europe, then you will love this episode. After much (hardly any) planning and lots of cleaning, it is time for the Deacle family to leave New Zealand and head overseas for an adventure. This husband and wife, and their two young adult kids, have rented their house for a year and are leaving New Zealand for twelve months so they can reconnect and experience...2025-06-0955 minIt's a Drama PodcastThe hardest money Brian's ever earnedBrian's boat has been the bain of our life for the last two months. But now it's gone. And thankfully, Bri is still here to tell the story. Just. Enjoy, say hi in the comments and subscribe and share this podcast! Kia Kaha ❤️ Liz and Brian x ✏️Love stories? Sign up for Liz's FREE email newsletter. This is the best way to get to know Liz. I look forward to sharing my words with you ❤️ Get Liz's book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 (now available on AUDIO) A hilarious memoir of how Liz and her family travelled the world for a year (with very litt...2025-04-181h 21
It's a Drama PodcastRunning on Empty. The Man needs helpThe weight is shifting. The winds are turning. Mary is on her way... This is episode 200!!! And to celebrate, we are beginning a new season... This is the first episode in a season of what we might call the couple diaries. Or the marriage diaries. Or just... It's a Drama. At the end of this podcast, Brian and I share a personal diary entry (without the other one knowing). Let us know your thoughts; we'd love to hear your feedback. Kia Kaha, Liz and Brian...2025-03-2457 min
It's a Drama PodcastOwning Your MistakesReady to feel uncomfortable? This walking podcast is a taste of the content we publish to our Patreon supporters. We wanted to share it with you, too, to take you behind the scenes and hear us talk about a mistake Brian (and I) made on YouTube and our decision to publish that cock-up to the world. We also talk about feeling super vulnerable when you get hard-hitting comments and discuss the importance of remembering not to take things personally. Let us know what you think in the comments! Kia Kaha, 2025-03-101h 03
NZ Ahead PodcastDigital Nomad Visa (how to live in NZ & earn money from abroad)If you want to move to New Zealand and you have a location-independent business (meaning you can work from anywhere in the world on your laptop) OR your current job abroad allows you to work remotely, then this episode is for you.Today, we welcome back Charlotte from NZ Shores Immigration Advisors and talk about the latest visa introduced by Immigration NZ.This visa allows those who can work remotely to remain in New Zealand longer than a normal holiday visa.Enjoy!🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAN...2025-02-2326 min
It's a Drama PodcastThe holiday that changed our life (Behind the scenes episode)Last month, I boldly said I wanted this family holiday to Canada to "fix" me. Fix was the wrong word. You can't fix grief. But what you can do is decide how you want to move forward with your life after such a massive loss. This episode is for you if you feel stuck, sad, helpless, desperate, scared of never being the person you once knew or all of the above. Our hope is this behind-the-scenes episode will bring you peace, hope, comfort and inspiration if you happen to be in the same d...2025-01-2140 min
It's a Drama PodcastWe came to Canada to feel happy (did it work?)Want behind-the-scenes BONUS content? Become part of our fabulous Patreon Community to receive MEMBER ONLY SECRET podcasts, stories, photos and more! Click HERE to find out more! This week, we are in Nelson, BC. And if that wasn't exciting enough, we are bringing you this podcast episode from the slopes of Whitewater Ski Resort! After a year of immense loss (Liz's parents passing within six months of each other and saying goodbye to our beloved family dog), the Deacle family re-grouped and set off for a month in British Columbia, Canada, in search o...2025-01-0745 min
It's a Drama PodcastFarewell. We're leaving New Zealand (and going to...?)You can now JOIN our SECRET Patreon Community! ➡️ https://patreon.com/itsadrama There's a 25% EARLYBIRD discount for the month of December!! It's been quite a year for us. If you have followed the podcast for a while, you will know that we have suffered two big losses. Both Liz's mum and dad passed within 6 months of each other. And before you know it, it's Christmas time. Which is always the hardest. Determined to celebrate Christmas in a way that we have never done before, in a country the four of us lov...2024-12-1349 min
It's a Drama PodcastPeople who make you feel betterYou can now JOIN our SECRET Patreon Community! ➡️ https://patreon.com/itsadrama There's a 25% EARLYBIRD discount for the month of December!! It's good to be back in New Zealand. Three things happened to us last week that made us want to fall to our knees and kiss our home soil. Sit back and allow us to share what they were and why we adore the country of New Zealand so very much. PS: Please ignore Brian's face when we talk about the walking man. He's constipated. (Br...2024-12-0641 min
It's a Drama Podcast(more) Unwanted newsWe thought the sad news was over. Had floated away like water under a bridge. Babble, babble, babble. Brook, brook, brook. No more crying into a microphone. No more looking worried. No more sorrowful recalls. But no. I'm sorry to say that this week's episode is a sad one. The floodgates are open once more. This episode was so very hard to record. But record it, we did. Because it is important for us to be honest with you. Transparent. Real. You grant us the space to be who we are, to share everything that l...2024-11-2213 min
It's a Drama PodcastLife in NZ | Too good to be true?MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country? SIGN UP below for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE! It's all happening in New Plymouth's Pac'n'Save. Mostly around the frozen chicken aisle. Join Liz and Brian this week as they share a healthy dose of New Zealand gossip. Find out what happens when they meet a fan with marital advice, reveal the outcome of be-friending suspicious shoppers, and live up to their favourite label of being scummy! Enjoy! If you'd like to watch this podcast on video, you can...2024-11-1537 min
It's a Drama PodcastWe're in Fiji (and it's NOT what we thought)So this is the BEST Island in Fiji? Today's episode is brought to you ON LOCATION. We are IN Fijji. Actually there. With the plan trees and everything. I've always wanted to say that. "On location". It reminds me of Judith Chalmers when she'd stand by a fishing boat somewhere in the Bahamas wearing a turquoise sarong. Flashing her polished dentures at the camera while we all watched through the telly in England. Drooling. Depressed. Wishing it was sunny and not dark at four o'clock. If you'd like to watch this p...2024-10-3040 min
It's a Drama PodcastFiji Wedding Party, here we come...Liz and Brian and getting ready to go to a wedding in Fiji. Of course, there are concerns. Just a few. What with those dancing men and crab-racing women? It's all too much to think about...So Liz, thinks about her old pal, Mo. You know, Mo? The salt-of-the-earth mother-in-law. Mo, with no knickers...THAT Mo. Join us as we plan a VERY special (and extra sociable) occasion! Liz and Bri x Visit the Show Page Here Links mentioned in the show: 😌 Need some c...2024-10-2133 min
It's a Drama PodcastLiz Meets Her Hero Author. Here's What HappenedI am a huge fan of this week's guest. Rachael Herron is a best-selling author who not only moved from the United States to New Zealand with her wife, but she then went on to write a book about it! I have followed Rachael for a long time. She has a fabulous podcast (link below) about writing, which has helped and inspired me, both in life and on my writing journey, and today, I got to chat with her about her big move down under! I know you are going to love Rachael as much...2024-10-131h 01
NZ Ahead Podcast079 - Top Author Swaps San-Fran For Welly. How did THAT work out?🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY Life in NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free
I am a huge fan of this week's guest. Rachael Herron is a best-selling author who not only moved from the United States to New Zealand with her wife, but she then went on to write a book about it!
I have followed Rachael for a long time. She has a fabulous podcast (link below) about writing, which has helped and inspired me, both in life and on my writing journey, and today, I got to chat with her about her big move down under!2024-10-131h 01
It's a Drama PodcastThe Book I'm Scared to WriteFeeling is healing. I've read those words a lot while grieving my mum. And it's true; to a certain extent, it's true. But what people fail to mention is that feeling also hurts like hell. And no one likes to feel pain. Not if they can possibly avoid it. In this week's behind-the-scenes episode, we share a personal healing practice that Liz has undertaken to help navigate the grief around losing her mum. Writing. Liz is writing her second book, but what started as a happy, healing book about New Zealand has morphed into something...2024-10-061h 10
It's a Drama PodcastHaving a Public Panic AttackWhat's happening? Why, when I was feeling fine, 'doing ok,' and 'coping', do I suddenly feel like I've been hit by a sledgehammer and fallen down a well of darkness? It's been almost five months since my mum passed. This is a behind-the-scenes podcast. One of those we never expected to record. But record we did. I've never had a public panic attack before. I didn't have a clue what was happening. But I do now, and we wanted to share this podcast episode with you in the hope that it might h...2024-09-2338 min
It's a Drama PodcastTears in the Toilet. Returning to New ZealandLiz and Brian are back in New Zealand. They flew from Chiang Mai via Bangkok and China and, thirty hours later, were home in Taranaki, New Zealand. Tucked up in bed. But flying home to NZ didn't go smoothly. In fact, it was a sodding fiasco. What started as a dream-come-true-flight ended with wet knickers and tears. And not only that, the food on the plane was sh*t. Sit back and listen to the story of the return flight Enjoy! Liz and Brian x ...2024-09-1638 min
It's a Drama PodcastTeeth Fixed, Bones Bent. How we Saved $$ in ThailandTrusting our Teeth to Thailand and paying to be pummelled. After three weeks in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Liz and Brian are smiling from ear to ear. Their bones have been pummeled, their teeth nicely drilled, and they have a ton of cash to spend in weird restaurants... In this week's show, the couple share all about having their teeth fixed with a dentist in Thailand, the full Thai massage experience, and eating out in weird restaurants. Enjoy! Liz and Brian x Visit the Sh...2024-09-0248 min
It's a Drama PodcastLosing it (all) in ThailandCombining much-needed dental work with a holiday, Liz and Brian left New Zealand and are in Thailand for a month. Brought to you from their bedroom in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, they are ready to share the story of how they went from feeling utterly stressed and wound up like a screw to feeling chilled and relaxed and floppy like a pair of braless breasts. Find out what Liz and Brian are doing in Chiang Mai to relax, what happened at the airport, and why the smell of sandalwood might probably make Liz sick forever.2024-08-1957 min
It's a Drama PodcastWhen you Work More than you Rest. The Fear of Stopping (& losing everything)This week has been horrible, it really has. I'm sorry, but we have more sad news to share. Thank you for being here and letting us talk about it. We also share the difficulties of being able to rest. I for one, struggle to differentiate between work and rest, and as I made this episode, I realised that I might be using the excuse of "but I LOVE to create" to distract myself from grief. Either that or I'm a workaholic. The truth is, I'm scared of dropping the balls that I...2024-08-1241 min
It's a Drama PodcastDrama in Vegas. (Over) worrying about our 23-yr-old sonIs it Just Me? Wouldn't every mother be the same? Our son is on holiday in Vegas. And of course, there've been a few dramas. What was interesting, though, was how Liz and Brian reacted differently to some worrying news. Go on, Bri. Put the coffee pot on... Enjoy! Links mentioned in the show: Sign up for Liz's FREE 5-day LETTERS. They are free, they are inspiring, and they are personal. And best of all, you'll love them. This FREE email newsletter is the best way to ge...2024-08-0526 min
It's a Drama PodcastHor-Moans. Taking Testosterone & resisting the URGE to edit your lifeThere's been a bit of a to-do in New Zealand this week. A shortage of HRT. Scary stuff... Talking about taking hormone replacement, Brian shares why he takes Testosterone, and the couple discuss their battle to stay true, keep it real and refrain from hitting the delete button whenever they make a mistake. Enjoy! Links mentioned in the show: Sign up for Liz’s FREE 5-day LETTERS. They are free, inspiring, and personal. And best of all, you’ll love them. This FREE email newsletter is the best way to get t...2024-07-2947 min
It's a Drama PodcastCan I stay home forever? Braving normal life while GRIEVINGIt's the first time in eight weeks I've left the house. Apart from getting groceries, walking in nature, and spending an hour or two working at our local cafe, my safe place to grieve has been at home. Alone. In this episode, we wanted to share our first overnight trip away since losing Mum. We went to see our son, Sonny, in Hamilton, New Zealand. In the real world. Filled with grief but determined to do something normal, this is what the experience looked like. Thank you for listening a...2024-06-1456 min
It's a Drama PodcastGrief. It looks like this (but feels like that)Lately, when I drop into bed at night, I find myself asking how on earth I got through the last twelve hours. Quite often, I don't remember what I did or half of what I said. Yet, if you passed me in the street, you'd think I was a normal, everyday person going about her day, coping. Doing grown-up stuff. Making videos. Living without a mum. This episode was inspired by you. It is made in recognition of all those who have reached out to me, people who have shown their love and...2024-06-071h 06NZ Ahead Podcast068 - Auf Wiedersehen! Swapping GERMANY for NZ🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️www.nzahead.com/free
In this week's Moving to New Zealand episode, you will meet Tobias. Tobias is a member of our private NZ Ahead community. Tobias and his wife desperately wanted to leave Germany to start a new life. After making a short list of seven contending countries, they opted for New Zealand. They arrived in Christchurch 6 months ago, facing many obstacles along the way. Now they are here, Does Tobias feel welcome? What would he do differently? What does he struggle with the most when it comes to the kiwi cultur...2024-05-121h 02NZ Ahead Podcast067 - Using a STUDENT VISA to Move to New Zealand🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️www.nzahead.com/free
Moving to New Zealand on a Student Visa: Your Pathway to Residency
In this informative episode, we sit down with Charlotte from NZ Shores Immigration to uncover the secrets of using a student visa to immigrate to New Zealand.
Contrary to popular belief, the student visa isn't just for young backpackers - it's a game-changing pathway that people of all ages can take advantage of.
Charlotte breaks down everything you need to know, including:
• Who can apply for a New Zealand s...2024-04-2841 minNZ Ahead Podcast063 -Worth it? Private Healthcare Insurance in NZ.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!
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We get asked a lot by those in our moving to New Zealand community to discuss the option of paying for private healthcare in NZ.
So, this week we are thrilled to talk to Lance from Parka Insurance. Lance is a smashing guy. Kind, up-front and honest. Just the kind of person w...2024-03-0354 min
It's a Drama PodcastCoping. Or Not. (Behind-the-Scenes)This week is a behind-the-scenes podcast where Liz explains why she shared a very personal journal entry with three thousand people and the outcome of doing so. Links mentioned in the show: If you aren't yet signed up for Liz's Front Row newsletter and would like to receive weekly emails, including the email that Liz and Brian talked about in today's episode, email Liz at liz@itsadrama.com, and she will send it to you, gladly. Thank you for being you, for listening and for adding your beautiful smile to the w...2024-02-2744 min
It's a Drama PodcastBraving Alternative Therapy. Torture or Bliss?Yesterday, Liz experienced floatation therapy. Spent the day floating in a tank of salt water. Alone. No lights. No sounds. No Bri. This week, the couple discuss the experience and Brian voices his very strong opinions on 'Crotch Eye-balling' and other weird and wonderful alternative therapies. Sit back, nod, relate, and giggle while the couple talks about whacky stress relief, disastrous Greek hotels, and listener holiday laments. Enjoy! We want to hear from you! Drop us a comment below or email liz@itsadrama and let us know what alternative therapy you...2024-02-1459 min
It's a Drama PodcastWayward spending & Angry ReviewsIn this week's show, Liz and Brian dive into the world of negative reviews and comments. Brian shares a lifelong criticism, and Liz is irked by her husband spending their millions without asking... Enjoy! Links mentioned in the show: You can very kindly REVIEW Liz's Book HERE! Sign up for Liz's FREE newsletter, The Front Row, now! Get Liz's book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 (now available on audio!) Join us in using the BEST travel hack in the world, HOUSESITTING. Use our ex...2024-01-3044 min
It's a Drama Podcast2024. What's up & what's inI don't know about you, but I get the feeling that people are ready for a change. I'm not sure what that collective "change" is, but I know there is one. I can feel it. Deep in my bones. Under the bits of orangey, saggy flesh. In this week's podcast, as well as bringing you bang up-to-date with what's been going on in the the world of La Deacles, we wanted to share a few personal "ins". Ins for 2024. My 'ins' are deep and meaningful. Brian's are...well ...they're... very Brianish. ...2024-01-2258 minNZ Ahead Podcast059 - Coping with Homesickness. When all you want to do is go 'home'.Moving to New Zealand brings with it many things.
A different pace of life, new friends, unfamiliar habits, a change in routines...lots of things. But one of the BIG things that moving to the other side of the world can also bring is the gut-wrenching feeling of homesickness.
Homesickness is very real, very common and absolutely horrid to go through.
You are about to meet Lisa. Lisa moved to New Zealand with her family from Belgium over a year ago. In this week's episode, she talks openly and honestly about her e...2023-12-1046 min
It's a Drama PodcastMangled memories & cringey chitchatHave you ever had a conversation with someone and then beat yourself up for days (or years) because you were convinced you said something rude or inappropriate? In this week's podcast, Liz and Brian talk about distorted marriage memories, Liz roasts Brian with a Mandella Effect quiz, and together they try out some proven America conversation starters in an attempt to stop being so sodding anti-social. Don't forget to leave us a review (PLEASE!!) and share this podcast with a friend! Sharing is caring, and your support means the world to us! We...2023-12-0747 min
It's a Drama PodcastGatecrashers, royalty & deranged morning routinesLiz and Brian’s morning routine has changed drastically. Just when they thought they’d discovered a nice quiet hidey-hole to indulge in some golfy meditation, a bunch of rude gatecrashers (and a soggy beast) forced Liz to act quite strangely. Talking of strange… In this weeks husband and wife we discuss the glorious habits of the Queen’s alkie sister, why Brian feels inferior to a hunk who never sleeps and what on earth we will tell our 19-year-old daughter, Tess when she comes home for Christmas and is faced with a lucky bag. Do...2023-11-2845 minNZ Ahead Podcast058 - Emigrating to New Zealand. 3 Distressing (& Often Debilitating) FearsEmigrating to New Zealand is no small feat. You will face major challenges such as getting a job, selling your house, packing your things, arranging visas, and booking flights.
But it doesn't end there.
Just when you think you have all your ducks lined up in a row, when you have shown the kids every glossy picture of New Zealand mountains and beaches and ice cream, it will hit you. Like a ton of bricks.
Uncertainty. Doubt. Fear.
These feelings of fear are completely normal (and very, very common). But that...2023-11-2544 minNZ Ahead Podcast057 - The Power of Support on Your Path to New ZealandEhara Toku toa
I te toa Takitahi
Engari he toa
Takanini
"My strength is not that of an individual, but that of a collective" - Māori ProverbNever before have I been so grateful to the community of kind, like-minded adventurers that surround Brian and me.
I dedicate this show to each and every one of you...
If you are moving to New Zealand, please know you are not alone. There are many, many other people, just like you, doing the exact same t...2023-11-1126 minNZ Ahead Podcast056 - Swapping Bonnie Scotland For NZ. Any Regrets?This week's NZ Ahead podcast guest is swapping Bonnie Scotland for New Zealand.
Steven, a valued member of our private NZ Ahead community, moved to NZ in June 2023 with his wife, Aileen and their two young boys. But as you are about to hear, not everything went according to plan before the departure.
Having never been to New Zealand, Stephen and his family took a huge leap of faith, facing and overcoming hurdles along the way.Sit back and let's find out what happened when Stevie and fam moved to Tauranga in New Ze...2023-10-2857 minNZ Ahead Podcast055 - New Zealand. The Flip Side...Crikey. What an eye-opener.
This week's episode is brought to you from the other side of the country. On the opposite coast.
Where Liz and Bri have left the Naki and are housesitting in the lovely and very gorgeous art deco city of Napier in New Zealand.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the seven differences between one side of the country and the other...
PS: Love this episode? Take a screen shot and share on social media! Thank you!
If you are considering Moving To New Zealand an...2023-10-1536 minNZ Ahead Podcast054 - Last Minute (Major) Setbacks. USA to NZLast-minute major setbacks. No one wants to deal with those, especially not when you're (literally) about to board a plane to start your new life in New Zealand.
This week's NZ Ahead podcast guest is swapping the USA for New Zealand.
Andrew, a valued member of our private NZ Ahead community, is a Master's student at the University of Waikato in Hamilton. Andrew moved to NZ in February 2023 with his wife, Stacy and their two children. But as you are about to hear, not everything was smooth sailing...
If you are moving to Ne...2023-10-011h 01NZ Ahead Podcast053 - UK to NZ. Moving With Teenage KidsThis week's NZ Ahead podcast guest is swapping England for New Zealand. Not only that, but she's doing it with four kids, two of whom are teenagers and...she is leaving her eldest child back home.Tanya left Devon in the UK and is now living in the South Island with her husband, Ed and their four children. This is their story.If you are moving to New Zealand and would like a huge dose of love and inspiration, then join Tanya and Liz in this fabulous episode! Tanya is a teacher. This is her...2023-09-1743 minNZ Ahead Podcast052 - 7 (Bizarre) Misconceptions About New ZealandKia ora! Luckily, one of the best things about New Zealand is the people have a flippin' good sense of humour.
Which is just as well.
Because some of these common misconceptions about what life is like in New Zealand are quite frankly hilarious.
Enjoy!
If you are considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like, then:Sign up HERE, and we will send you the FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5-Part Video Series! At the...2023-09-0352 minNZ Ahead Podcast051 - Kiwi Homes. Are They Really Like Ice Boxes??In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the world of heating options for Kiwi homes. From the colder older rental homes to the cutting-edge choices for new houses, we're covering it all!
Here's a sneak peek of what's on the table:
Unravelling the Mysteries of Heat Pumps: We're kicking things off with a deep dive into what exactly a Heat Pump is and why it's become the go-to heating for Kiwi homes.
Ducted Heating:
Radiator Heating:
Wood Fires: (Traditional Kiwi heating)
Gas Heating:
Central Heat Pump...2023-08-131h 12NZ Ahead Podcast049 - Moving to NZ as a Health Care Worker... How WILL You Find a Job?In this week's show, Liz chats with Prudence, our go-to health recruitment advisor. Find out why healthcare workers use this free service and how to start the process from CV to job offer
To access this FREE service which will help you decide if you have the necessary requirements to move forward with your dream of living in New Zealand, then contact Prudence from Accent Health directly, and don't forget to mention that you listened to the NZ AHEAD Podcast!
Prudence's email: prue@accent.net.nz or visit https://www.accent.net.nz/
If you a...2023-07-1631 minNZ Ahead Podcast048 - Important UPDATE to Immigration NZ Skilled Migrant Category!Emergency Bonus Epiisode! In this week's show, Liz & Brian chat with Charlotte from New Zealand Shores, our go-to immigration advisors regarding Immigration New Zealand's announcement for the reshaping of the Skilled Migrant Category with this new policy due to take effect in October 2023
To access the FREE assessment quiz which will help you decide if you have the necessary requirements to move forward with your dream of living in New Zealand, contact Charlotte directly, and don't forget to mention that you listened to the NZ AHEAD Podcast!
Charlotte's email: charlotte@nzshores.com
If...2023-07-0131 minNZ Ahead Podcast047 - Employing an Immigration Advisor. The Pros and ConsIn this week's show, Liz chats with Charlotte from New Zealand Shores, our go-to immigration advisors. Find out why people do (and don't) use immigration advisors, what to do if you have a criminal record or health problems and much, much more!
To access the FREE assessment quiz which will help you decide if you have the necessary requirements to move forward with your dream of living in New Zealand, contact Charlotte directly, and don't forget to mention that you listened to the NZ AHEAD Podcast!
Charlotte's email: charlotte@nzshores.com
If...2023-06-2538 minNZ Ahead Podcast046 - Public Health Care in NZ. Is it up to scratch?In this week's show Liz chats with Adam. Adam moved from the USA to New Zealand with his family in 2022. Because he is a type 1 diabetic, Adam was particularly concerned with how the NZ healthcare system and how it would compare to the US. Would he be able to get his medications? How much would they cost? Would the procedure be simple? What about the cost/care/dental for kids in New Zealand?
If you have burning questions about the NZ healthcare system then you will LOVE this episode. As always, we bring you information straight from...2023-06-101h 15NZ Ahead Podcast045 - Widowed, alone and determined. Moving to NZ in later years.This week's wonderful NZ Ahead podcast guest is swapping America for New Zealand. Not only that, but she's doing it ALONE... Not only that but she is doing it at a stage in her life when most others would be thinking of slowing down and taking things easy.
If you are moving to New Zealand and would like a huge dose of love and inspiration, then join Ginger and Liz in this fabulous episode! And if you reaching a stage in your life where you may feel as though the NZ dream boat has sailed, then think...2023-05-2055 minNZ Ahead Podcast044 - Swapping England for New Zealand (UNSEEN & ALONE...)This weeks NZ Ahead podcast guest is swapping England for New Zealand. Not only that, but she's doing it ALONE... If you are moving to New Zealand and would like a huge dose of love and inspiration, then join Cherelle and Liz in this fabulous episode! Cherelle is a midwife. She has spent years working for the NHS in London she is now starting a new life in New Zealand. This is her story...
To connect with Cherelle, Liz, Brian (& many other like-minded adventurers) why not become a member of our private NZ Ahead Community?
...2023-05-0649 minNZ Ahead Podcast043 - Living with a Disability in New ZealandIn New Zealand, the number of people living with disabilities is significant, with 1.1 million individuals (24% of the population) experiencing some form of long-lasting impairment.
In this week's podcast, we chat with Talitha. Talitha was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis in her late teens and today very kindly joins us to discuss what life's been like living with a disability in New Zealand and the support available to those who need it.
Links in this week's podcast:
Myasthenia Gravis Support group, New Zealand (MGNZ) | Facebook
Home | Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Zealand (mda...2023-04-161h 20
It's a Drama PodcastReplacing BrianLast week it happened. I finally met someone who knows more than Bri, is more patient than Bri, is quicker than Bri...and to make things even weirder, they both have an 'i" in their name... Sit back, and enjoy the show. This week, other than talking about Brian's replacement, we discuss the dog peeing on the carpet (and what we are going to do about it), Liz lets go of a few facts about a country that Brian had NO idea about. Liz reads another snippet from her soon-to-released book. PLUS! You (the listener...2023-04-1350 minNZ Ahead Podcast042 - Moving to New Zealand With Pets (with Brett from Starwood Pet Travel)If you are moving to New Zealand with pets (be that a dog, a cat or other furry members!) from anywhere in the world, then you will love this podcast episode!
We recently had the opportunity to chat with Brett, the CEO of Starwood Pet Travel, to find out all there is to know about shipping pets to New Zealand.
Brett provided a wealth of knowledge on the shipping process, discussing everything from the best way to prepare pets for their journey, what kind of crates and carriers are available, to what documents are needed f...2023-04-0148 minNZ Ahead Podcast041 - Natural Disasters in NZ. How This Family Coped.If you are moving to New Zealand from the USA, then you will LOVE this episode! Ginger is a member of our NZ Ahead private community. She and her family left the US for a new life in NZ last year, she LOVES it but life in New Zealand hasn't all been a bed of roses...
If you would like to learn more about the NZ private Community that Ginger talks about then SIGN UP below for our FREE 5 DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand 🇳🇿 and on day 5 you will be given more details...2023-03-1147 minNZ Ahead Podcast040 - A HUGE Gamble. England to New Zealand With NO Prior Experience.Imagine moving to the other side of the world to a country you have NEVER set foot in before. That's exactly what Nicki and her family did. Last year they left their comfortable lives in Manchester, England, to start fresh in Auckland, New Zealand.
But what was their reaction to New Zealand? How are they coping with leaving their friends and family? And IS New Zealand everything they hoped it would be? Let's find out!
Nicki and Oliie are members of our private NZ Ahead Community.
To connect with Nicki, Ollie, Liz, Brian...2023-02-261h 00
It's a Drama PodcastGosh. Is This Too Graphic??We need your help. Or at least one of us does. As you may remember, Liz's book is currently with the editor. The nice one with the blonde hair. Last week the editor sent back the first two chapters. Full of edits. These edits were accompanied by an email that said, "these edits are suggestions. This is your book. You get to say what stays or goes". I told you she was nice. The trouble is, there's a problem. A big problem. Something that Liz never anticipated when she so cockily e...2023-02-2449 minNZ Ahead Podcast039 - Moving To NZ. 5 DIRE MistakesKarl B is a member of our private NZ Ahead Community, who recently moved to New Zealand from the US with his wife and young son. On this week's show, Karl reveals 5 Major Mistakes he made when moving to New Zealand.
The Mistakes!!
1. How to handle a USA mobile telephone number when moving to New Zealand for the security of accounts from Banking, Google, Netflicks etc...2. Not getting Medical sorted quickly enough before moving from the USA to New Zealand3. The problem of moving a large amount of money from the USA to...2023-02-0657 min
It's a Drama PodcastWhat a BummerBummer: Noun. 1. An unpleasant situation. 2. A Traveler. 3. A motherless calf. 4. A fouler. We make lots of bloopers on this podcast. Say embarrassing things that make the other person's jaw drop. Sometimes we edit these blunders out, but most of the time, we leave them in. I'd like to tell you that this is because we are transparent and real. Authentic and vulnerable. But the truth is, we're lazy. Editing takes ages. Hours, sometimes. There's no WAY Bri can spend that much time fine-tuning our conversations and turning them into something kind and intelligent. Not when the hedges ne...2023-02-011h 00NZ Ahead Podcast038 - Goodbye Old Life...Swapping the USA for a Life in NZKia ora, and welcome back!
If you have ever wondered what it is like for an American to start a new life in New Zealand, then you are going to love this episode.
In this week's show, you will meet Dan. A year ago Dan, immigrated to New Zealand from the US with his wife, and today he shares what his new life looks like, including:
Understanding the kiwi accent
Transitioning from a busy life in the US to a new (and quieter) life in Auckland
The struggles of...2023-01-1555 min
It's a Drama PodcastFamily Time. Perfect Peace or (Mega) Pressure??Every year is the same. October rolls around, and, without fail, the same futile conversation takes place. "Let's make a pact!" Me and Bri say cheerfully as we slurp on our pumpkin soup, "This Christmas, we will... Not go overboard on presents. After all, the holiday season is about being together, not scanning the presents like scavvy vultures to see who's spent the most. Hurray! Keep the meal nice and simple. No foo-fah for us. Turn off all devices. We will play board games and talk after dinner. Be like the Waltons. Go easy on the al...2022-12-3051 min
It's a Drama PodcastThe Ghost of Brian's Past...For years, Brian and I have disagreed over what Christmas morning should look like. What traditions we should pass down to our young children. Presents wrapped or unwrapped? Gifts given or hidden? Tree artificial or real? Mummy sloshed or sober? Decisions, decisions... In this week's Christmas special, we let three ghosts out of the bag...Take a skeleton out of the closet and treat you to a third reading of Liz's book. This is a snippet from Chapter one, where Liz introduces you to her kids and tells you why she threw everything in the a...2022-12-2140 minNZ Ahead Podcast037 - Cost of Living in NZ 2023Kia ora, and welcome back!
One of the most talked about topics within our private NZ AHEAD community Slack group is the cost of living. How much do things COST in New Zealand? How much can you expect to spend per month on groceries, petrol (or gas for those of you not in the UK!), internet, utilities, insurance, rates?
In this week's show, Brian and I share EXACTLY what it costs for a (greedy) family of four (practically two adults now) to live each month in NZ. We hope that you find this helpful. Enjoy!2022-12-1144 minNZ Ahead Podcast036 - 5 Up-Front Motives For Choosing New ZealandKia ora, and welcome back to part three of this very special series: Moving to New Zealand... WHY? HOW? And Are You SURE?
In this week's podcast episode, you will meet five more of our very own NZ Ahead community members and listen while they share with you exactly how SURE they were/are about moving to New Zealand and the reason for their decisions.
This week you will hear from:
Ruth (British, Currently living in Winchester, UK)
Erik (American, Now living in Gisbourne, NZ)
Ollie (British, Now living in Auck...2022-11-2738 minNZ Ahead Podcast035 - 5 Heart-Felt Reasons For Seeking a Life in NZ (Pt. 2)Kia ora and welcome back to part two of this very special series: Moving to New Zealand... WHY? HOW? And Are You SURE?
In this week's podcast episode, you will meet five of our very own NZ Ahead community members and listen while they share with you exactly how SURE they were/are about moving to New Zealand and the reason for their decisions.
This week you will hear from:
Warren (Currently living in Kentucky, USA)
Krissy (Currently living in Washington, USA)
Nghi (Currently in California, USA)
Marnie...2022-11-0832 minNZ Ahead Podcast034 - Are You SURE You Want To Move To NZ? (Pt. 1)Kia ora and welcome back!
So you want to move to New Zealand. You're sure. Certain. Positive. Well...almost...
We get it. We've been there and so have the people you are about to listen to in this very special three-part series: How sure you are about moving to New Zealand?
In this week's podcast episode, you will meet three of our very own NZ Ahead community members and listen while they share with you exactly how SURE they were/are about moving to New Zealand and the reason for their decisions.
2022-10-2229 minNZ Ahead Podcast033 - What We Miss (And You Will Too) About New ZealandSome of you might know that Brian and I are currently in Europe on a road trip. We have been away from New Zealand for almost five months. And we miss it. Like mad.
Here are the things that we can't live without in our lives (or we certainly don't WANT to) and the things that you can expect to find once you move to Aotearoa.Sometimes you have to leave a place to realise how good it is...this show is evidence of that. This episode contains tears. Get your hankies ready...
2022-10-0930 minNZ Ahead Podcast032 - Breaking The News To Your Loved Ones About Your Move To NZYou've made up your mind! You're moving to New Zealand! The visas are sorted, the area with the great school and pie shop is at the top of your list, the shipping company is booked, and you've joined the BEST NZ AHEAD Community group to help support you through this mega-adventure.
But. There's just one more thing to do. The most heartbreaking and most challenging task of all...Breaking the news to your loved ones.
In this week's show, we will share some tips from members who have recently made the...2022-09-1934 minNZ Ahead Podcast031 - Renting a House in NZ. Some Hidden Things To Be Aware Of.If there's one subject that gets our NZ Slackers Community excited it's the topic of renting a house in New Zealand! There are so many things to consider after all.
Last week one of our members, Pricilla, asked a great question: What are the things I should look out for when renting/buying a house in New Zealand?
Now then...it just so happens that I know a man who knows a lot about all there is to know about renting a property in New Zealand...Perfect!Enjoy the valuable information that Brian...2022-09-0453 min
It's a Drama PodcastDrenched, Bothered And BewilderedCiao, Bella and welcome once again to Porto Santo Stefano in Tuscany, Italy where Liz and Brian are (still) currently housesitting for Six. Whole. Weeks. I know. You don't have to tell them. They feel like that couple, Calvin and Zatera Spencer who won the lottery three times in one month. In this week's soggy Italian podcast episode you will discover: Why Italy came to a standstill for at least ten and a half hours. Why some women look SO cool in cow boots while Liz on the other hand looks...2022-08-2735 minNZ Ahead Podcast030 - 14 Years In The UK But He's Moving BACK To New Zealand. WHY??In this weeks show you will meet Tim. Tim is a member of the private NZ Ahead Community. Fourteen years ago he left New Zealand to work as a sports photographer in London.
Next week he will RETURN down under with a wife, two kids and a 21ft container crammed with stuff! This is the story of WHY Tim has decided that New Zealand is the place to raise a family and the reasons for the choices he has made.
This is a FABULOUS show and one you won't want to miss! R...2022-08-221h 05NZ Ahead Podcast029 - Sam and Evan. The KIDS That Sailed to NZ With Mum & Dad (and never went home!)Last week we interview two of our NZ Ahead members, Floss and Dez, who left the UK on a small yacht and sailed (for three years) to New Zealand.
The family are now happy and settled, and the kids (who are now 16 and 14) are in school.
Their account of the story was fascinating (if you haven’t listened to it go back to the episode before this one), but THIS interview, the one with the kids is even better!!
Sit back and enjoy this very honest chat with two boys who spent three yea...2022-08-0740 minNZ Ahead Podcast028 - This UK Family SAILED to NZ & Never Went Home...If you listen to this podcast, then you are an adventurer. Don't ask me how I know; I just do. I also know that you're going to LOVE this week's guests. Because they are the ultimate adventurers!! Meet Floss and Dez.
Floss and Dez are a mum and dad to two teenage boys, and three years ago the four of them left England on a small yacht to explore the big wide world. This is their story of what they did, how they did and why and how they settled in New Zealand...2022-07-231h 20NZ Ahead Podcast027 - Being a Young Man in New Zealand. Finlay at 23This episode contains adult content and is not suitable for children.
Today you will meet Finlay. Finlay is a 23-year-old guy. He was born and grew up in New Plymouth, New Zealand.
In this week's very honest and open show Fin talks about what it was like to grow up in New Zealand, school, bullying, dealing with depression, self harm and support.
Connect with Liz, Brian and other future kiwis by becoming a member of our NZ Ahead community!
Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one d...2022-07-111h 19NZ Ahead Podcast026 - Kiwi Culture. What EXACTLY is it ??Last week, a member of our private community who lives in the US, attended an interview for a job in New Zealand (exciting!)
One of the questions that were in the interview preparation pack was:
"How might you describe the kiwi culture?"
In this week's show, Brian and I pass on the comments from other members in our NZ Ahead community and share with you what those who have been living in New Zealand for a while have observed about the Kiwi culture.
Connect with Liz, Brian and other f...2022-06-2623 minNZ Ahead Podcast025 - How To Get Your Kids EXCITED About Moving to New ZealandIf you are moving to New Zealand with kids then you will have thought more than once about where, when and how you will break the news to them.
Unlike adults, kids tend not to see the long term benefits (not for a while at least). All that is important to them is their friends, their school and their Nanny and Grandpa.
In this week's show, you are going to hear from four parents who recently made the move to New Zealand with little kids. They share the things that helped them when the time...2022-06-1124 minNZ Ahead Podcast024 - 3 Things We (Really) DON'T LIKE About New ZealandLast week, a member of our private community said to us:
"You always share the things that you love about living in New Zealand. But what about the things that you DON'T like? What about the bad things in New Zealand?"
Here are the four things that we came up with that still, after thirteen years of living in the country, we don't like.
Connect with Liz, Brian and other future kiwis by becoming a member of our NZ Ahead community!
Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving h...2022-05-2940 minNZ Ahead Podcast023 - Moving to NZ as a TEACHER? Everything You Need To KnowIf you are currently working as a teacher in the USA and are planning on moving to New Zealand and becoming a teacher then you are going to LOVE this show!
Today, I welcome Karl to the podcast. Karl is a member of our private NZ Ahead Community. He lives in California with his wife Chrissy and their young son Clarke and he teaches science at a high school.
Karl and his family have their heart set on making a new life in New Zealand and the way they plan to do that is by...2022-05-2249 minNZ Ahead Podcast022 - Using an Immigration Advisor. The Pros & Cons.In this week's show, we delve into the pros and cons of using an immigration advisor.
Thank you to Fabien at New Zealand Shores and to the wonderful members of our private NZ Ahead community, including Jonno whose idea it was for this podcast!
Podcast Show Notes
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2022-05-1533 minNZ Ahead Podcast021 - Talented & Gifted Kids in New Zealand. What Gives??If you are moving to New Zealand with kids and your child is currently in a talented and gifted programme at school then you are going to love this week's guest!
Kim is a born and bred kiwi girl with a wealth of experience in the New Zealand education system.
In this week's show Kim shares everything there is to know about what is on offer to the gifted children of New Zealand.
Connect with other like-minded adventurers by becoming a member of our NZ Ahead Community!
Do You L...2022-05-041h 07NZ Ahead Podcast020 - House Auctions in New Zealand. How Does THAT Work??This is part two of buying a house in New Zealand with our lovely NZ Community member, Ryan.
In the last episode, I talked with Ryan about the A-Z of buying and selling property down under. It was a superb show!
Fast forward to now and I am excited to announce that Ryan SOLD his house last week - using the auction process. If you are moving to New Zealand and want to get your head around what it is like to buy (or sell) your dream home at auction, then THIS is the show...2022-04-2332 minNZ Ahead Podcast019 - Sold! Buying a House in New Zealand. Everything You Need To Know.Buying a house in New Zealand, although not overly complicated, is certainly very different to that of the UK or the USA. If you are moving to New Zealand (or already living in New Zealand) you will, at some time, think about buying a house.
In this week's show, I welcome back one of our most popular guests, Ryan. Ryan lives on the outskirts of Auckland with his wife Jo (who is a teacher in New Zealand). In the five years that he and Jo have been living in New Zealand, they have bought two houses (at...2022-04-171h 57NZ Ahead Podcast018 - Being a Nurse in New Zealand. The Truth From The WardsIf you are a nurse and you are thinking of moving to New Zealand then you are going to love this show.
Today we meet Katie, Maile and Victoria - three very valuable and loved members of the private NZ Ahead community! These fabulous nurses all recently moved to New Zealand.
Victoria (from the UK) works in Wellington and Maile & Katie (both from the USA) work in Dunedin.
Connect with Katie, Maile, Victoria & other like-minded adventurers by becoming a member of our NZ Ahead Community!
Do You LOVE New Ze...2022-04-091h 45NZ Ahead Podcast017- Far Out!! Common NZ Ways That Will Leave You FlabbergastedConnect with Liz, Brian & Other FABULOUS like-minded adventurers by Joining our Private NZ Ahead Membership!
Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?
Sign up HERE, and we'll send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series!
At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our inspiring and growing NZ Ahead private community.
SIG...2022-04-0229 min
NZ Ahead Podcast016- Moving To New Zealand. Some (Very Real) FEARSConnect with everyone in this podcast by Joining our Private NZ Ahead Membership!
Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?
Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series!
At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our inspiring and growing private New Zealand Calling community.
SIG...2022-03-1442 min
NZ Ahead Podcast015- Americans Living in New Zealand. What The First 6 Months Are REALLY LikeConnect with Maile & Brian by Joining our Private NZ Ahead Membership!
Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?
Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series!
At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community.
SIGN UP NOW!2022-03-0752 min
NZ Ahead Podcast014- HOW Much?? USA vs New Zealand Cost of Living.Connect with Ryan & Others by Joining our Private NZ Ahead Membership!
Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?
Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series!
At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community.
SIGN UP NOW!2022-02-281h 10
NZ Ahead Podcast013- Auckland? Who'd Want To Live THERE?Connect with Ryan & Others by Joining our Private NZ Ahead Membership!
Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?
Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series!
At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community.
SIGN UP NOW!2022-02-2146 min
NZ Ahead Podcast012- Behind The Scenes. Why we REALLY Left The UK
Connect with Liz & Brian (directly) by becoming a member of our Private NZ Ahead Community!
Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?
Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series!
At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead...2022-02-141h 12
NZ Ahead Podcast011- Being a Teacher in NZ. What Your Child Can Expect From Primary School.Connect with the Members who made this episode happen by Joining our Private NZ Ahead Membership!
Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?
Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series!
At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead commu...2022-02-071h 18
NZ Ahead Podcast010- Living in New Zealand. 7 STRANGE Things (That STILL Baffle us)Connect with Liz, Brian and other like-minded adventurers by Joining our FABULOUS Private NZ Ahead Membership!
Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?
Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series!
At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead commu...2022-01-3127 min
NZ Ahead Podcast009- Will I Be POOR in New Zealand?Connect with Ryan & Others by Joining our Private NZ Ahead Membership!
Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?
Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series!
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NZ Ahead Podcast008- Lame or Lush The Truth About NZ FoodNew Zealand food. Not exactly the most talked about cuisine in the world.
Why? Is it because the kiwis are ashamed of their national nosh or are they hiding something from the rest of the world?
When we made our move to New Zealand from the UK twelve years ago, I wasn't expecting much in the way of food. Maybe a few lamb chops and a packet of butter. A glass of milk at a push.
How wrong I was...
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2022-01-1743 min
NZ Ahead Podcast007- Living in Taranaki, New Zealand. 8 (Brutally Honest) Pros & ConsConnect with Liz, Brian & Other Fabulous Individulas by Joining our Private NZ Ahead Membership!
Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?
Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series!
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2022-01-1051 min
NZ Ahead Podcast006- 7 Things You WON'T Miss in New ZealandConnect with Liz, Brian & Other Like-Minded New Zealand Lovers by Joining our Private NZ Ahead Membership!
Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?
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NZ Ahead Podcast005- Warning! Do NOT Say This in New Zealand!Connect with Liz, Brian & Others by Joining our Private NZ Ahead Membership!
Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?
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It's a Drama Podcast2021 What a Year... Behind The Scenes With Liz & BrianThis is the last podcast of the year and we wanted to make it personal. So here we are! Behind the Scenes. In the bedroom. To be honest, we could have made this podcast very easy. We could have just sat there and said thank you over and over again. That would have summed up our feelings for you right now. But because we like to natter over cherries we also go into the things that scared us the most this year, how we tackled them and where we are now. Wherever you are in t...2021-12-2325 min
NZ Ahead Podcast004- Is Christmas in NZ Better (Or will it always feel WEIRD?)Love New Zealand? We want you!!
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Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?
Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series!
At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our inspiring and g...2021-12-2042 min
NZ Ahead Podcast003- Living in NZ with Food Allergies
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2021-12-1343 min
NZ Ahead Podcast002- 8 (Pretty Strange) Laws in New ZealandConnect with Liz, Brian & Other Likemminded New Zealand lovers by Joining our Private NZ Ahead Membership!
Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?
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At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become part of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead commu...2021-12-0632 min
It's a Drama PodcastBehind The Scenes #6. Feeling Fear. Having CourageIt's on days like this that I tend to reminisce. Go back in my mind ten years to when Brian was working in his plumbing and heating business and I was at home with kids, doing my best to provide them with a rounded education. Through my rose-tinted glasses, I see a calm and harmonious family who had a regular wage popping through the door every week. A life where the mother felt no need to put herself onto Youtube and make big fat mistakes in front of the world. And then I take the...2021-10-1236 min
It's a Drama PodcastWine O'Clock. What's on Top? Liz & Brian Discuss: Why You Need Time Alone?This week's podcast is brought to you by me (Liz) and my husband Brian. It is brought to you with love. And with wine and with sushi. This is a different kind of podcast format from any other that we've done in the past (and, I won't lie, it was slightly scarier). Brain and I will talk about what's on top for us right now. As parents. As husband and wife. As friends. What share we are loving, what are we struggling with, and how we are dealing with both.2020-07-0631 min