• From USA House to Camper Van in New Zealand: Living the Kiwi Dream (Rachael's Story).
    Aug 25 2025
    🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free WARNING: This episode may make you quit your job, sell your stuff, and move to New Zealand immediately. Rachael and Cole are wonderful members of our NZ Ahead community (you can find out more about our community by SIGNING UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand On day 5, you will be given details of how you can join hundreds of other adventures and make your dream happen! Today, Rachael shares the story of how the couple traded their American dream for a wild Kiwi adventure, bringing with them three dogs and just six suitcases to start a new life in a tiny camper in NZ! 💥 LISTEN TO DISCOVER: "The $20,000 Dog Disaster" (you won't believe what almost stopped them). Why they feel SAFER as a queer couple in NZ than in the US. The dirty truth about van life (where do you poo?!) How they turned "no" into "hell yes" when their visa got denied Auckland's big secret (why these city haters fell in love with it) 👉 Listen to this NZ Ahead episode if you've ever dreamed of: Running away to paradise, Living with less (but experiencing more), and finding your tribe on the other side of the world. 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Slack Community that VD is raving about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX. If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx 🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr... 🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust Discover Cars. They are consistently good and find us the best deals. Check out car hire here: https://itsadrama.com/NZcars Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always. See the full NZ Ahead show page here Check out our YouTube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama Do you LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series! (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE! This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you! Want to help us out? Please rate, review and SHARE this episode! Thank you muchly xx Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making ...
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  • USA Marine Moves his family to NZ: Here's what happened
    Aug 10 2025
    🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free In this episode, we chat with VD, a Vietnamese-American who transformed his family’s life by relocating from California to New Zealand. VD is a well-loved member of our NZ Ahead private community, (you can find out more about our community by SIGNING UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand on day 5 you will given details of how you can join hundreds of other adventures and make your dream happen!) and today he shares the heartfelt journey of planning, preparation, and discovery, highlighting the importance of community and the magic of unexpected connections. This is such an emotional and uplifting conversation that emphasises the beauty of dreams, resilience, and family bonds. If ever you needed something to motivate you to chase your dreams and aspirations, this episode is it. Enjoy! Liz and Brian x Please share this podcast with another who loves New Zealand too! 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Slack Community that VD is raving about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX. If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx 🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr... 🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust Discover Cars. They are consistently good and find us the best deals. Check out car hire here: https://itsadrama.com/NZcars Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always. See the full NZ Ahead show page here The Links that Liz and VD mentioned: Aerial Recovery Aerial Recovery’s Initiatives: Heal the Heroes, Disaster Response, Anti-Human Trafficking, Animal Rescue. VD's Public Spoken Word YT channel: This is the spoken word speech that highlights the importance of speaking up and VD's struggles with PTSD. Check out our YouTube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series! (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE! This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you! Want to help us out? Please rate, review and SHARE this episode! Thank you muchly xx Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The...
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  • Moving to New Zealand on a Partnership Visa: What You Need to Know
    Jul 27 2025
    If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more SIGN UP HERE for your FREE LIFE in NEW ZEALAND 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE!Thinking of moving to New Zealand with your partner? In this episode, we sit down with Charlotte Stockman from NZ Shores Immigration Advisors to unravel the complexities of the New Zealand partnership visa, a visa that allows partners of Kiwi citizens and residents to live, work, and eventually gain residency in NZ. Charlotte shares exactly what Immigration NZ looks for in a relationship, how long you need to have lived together, what kind of evidence makes or breaks an application, and why simply being married isn’t enough. Whether you’re a Kiwi returning home with your significant other or a couple starting fresh in Aotearoa, this episode is packed with practical advice and real-life examples. We also dive into: • How to apply for a work or residency visa through a partnership • Whether you can enter New Zealand before your visa is approved • What happens if your relationship breaks down • How to include children in your application • Common pitfalls to avoid If you’re in a genuine relationship and dreaming of a life in New Zealand, this episode is a must-listen. 🔗 Connect with Charlotte: charlotte@nzshores.com and don't forget to mention NZ Ahead! 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). Reach out to Charlotte and don't forget to mention this podcast: charlotte@nzshores.com 🛑 NZ Shores offer a FREE eligibility test. Click below to see if New Zealand is for you. https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/ 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with Torfx. If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx See the full NZ Ahead show page here: Please assume all links on this page are affiliate links. This means that if you use the links, we will make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our podcast :) Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series! (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE! This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you! Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify
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  • Get closer to your NZ dream by doing this
    Jul 13 2025
    🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Moving to New Zealand isn't easy. But guess what? If it were easy, everyone would do it. And they don't. But you do. And you are doing an incredibly fantastic job of making your dream a reality. This podcast episode contains tips, reminders and a few "Liz and Brian" pieces of advice. Remember this advice. It will help keep you moving forward toward your dream. We promise. Enjoy, and don't forget to email us at liz@nzahead.com or brian@nzahead.com to let us know if this episode helped you in any way! PS: "You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." Martin Luther King Jr. 🇳🇿 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 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... See the full NZ Ahead show page here 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
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  • VISA UPDATE!! Parent Boost Visa (Changes to Expect) *BONUS EPISODE*
    Jun 29 2025
    Today we have some big news! Charlotte from New Zealand Shores joins us to spill the latest on the NEW Parent Visa Boost—making it easier than ever to reunite families in NZ. Today, we break down the visa, who’s eligible, what’s changing, and what you can do to get ahead of the rush when it goes live. Enjoy 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). Reach out to Charlotte and don't forget to mention this podcast: charlotte@nzshores.com 🛑 NZ Shores offer a FREE eligibility test. Click below to see if New Zealand is for you. https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/ 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with Torfx. If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx 🐕‍🦺 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... See the full NZ Ahead show page here: Please assume all links on this page are affiliate links. This means that if you use the links, we will make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our podcast :) Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series! (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE! This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you! Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify
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  • Setbacks in NEW ZEALAND: Can This American Family Make Their New Life Work?
    Jun 29 2025
    🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Job offers, job losses. South Island or North? This USA family are determined to make their new life in New Zealand a success. This is the story of Will, Ira and Vera. A family that moved to New Zealand from the USA to start a new life. Will and Ira are longtime members of our private NZ Ahead community (you will hear them keep referring to members of the community that they have met up with). They are precious. Things have not been a bed of roses for this young family of three, but they are determined to make it work, so when Will was offered a job in the South Island of New Zealand (Invercargill), they packed their bags, left Auckland and drove South. Three months later, they moved again. Their plans changed, and they are now living in Palmerston North on the North Island of New Zealand. This is the story of Will and Ira, who wanted to relocate to New Zealand, and how their life looks so far. In this episode, they share (very honestly) how they are juggling parenthood, striving to find a job, the importance of community, grieving the life they left behind and lots more. If you have ever wondered how to move to New Zealand (what that looks like in terms of rentals and jobs, etc), then you will love this podcast episode. Enjoy! And don't forget to please share this podcast with those who love New Zealand too! 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Will and Ira 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. See the full NZ Ahead show page here Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series! (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE! This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you! Want to help us out? PLease rate, review and SHARE this episode! Thank you muchly xx Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. 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 ...
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  • A BIG Downside of Moving to New Zealand (that no-one talks about)
    Jun 15 2025
    🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free We try our hardest to prepare you for your move to New Zealand. We strive to share the highs and the lows of emigrating to a new country. This week's 'low' was brought to our attention by a recent guest on our podcast who reminded us (it's been a while since we made the move) about one of the most common stresses people face when m,moving to another country. A stress that people don't like to discuss when they begin their new life in New Zealand. Enjoy! Liz and Brian xx Please share this podcast with another who loves New Zealand too! 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead 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. See the full NZ Ahead show page here Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series! (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE! This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you! Want to help us out? PLease rate, review and SHARE this episode! Thank you muchly xx Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify
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  • When you choose the wrong place to live (US family move to NZ story)
    Jun 1 2025
    🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Brian and I have known Adam for years. We have been with him from the very start of his moving to New Zealand from the USA journey. He is a wonderful and valued member of our NZ Ahead community. So when Adam told us that he and his family were moving to New Plymouth, in Taranaki (on the North Island of New Zealand), we were thrilled! But then, Adam decided to shift after trying life in rural New Zealand. (Crikey...was it something we said???) In this episode, you will discover how a family, determined to make living in New Zealand as wonderful as they dreamed of, overcame the uncomfortableness of moving across the country. Adama also shares the differences he has found between Aucklan and Taranaki, and why their new life in Auckland is everything they hoped for. Enjoy! Liz and Brian xx Please share this podcast with another who loves New Zealand too! 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead 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. See the full NZ Ahead show page here Check out Adam's other podcast episode we made:Is the NZ healthcare system up to scratch? 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? ...
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