🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/ilovenz/  In this week's episode of Moving to New Zealand with Pets, we chat with Brett from Starwood Pet Travel. Brett is a regular guest on this show, and today, he talks about the common pitfalls pet owners face when relocating with their furry friends. Mistakes to avoid at all cost!   If you're moving to New Zealand with a pet, you will LOVE this episode! It is packed with essential tips and expert advice to ensure a smooth transition for your beloved fur baby. 🇳🇿 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. 🇳🇿🇳🇿 What a deal! For listeners of the 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 for a no-cost quote, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-travel      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!      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

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/ilovenz/  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 culture vs. German culture? And....the question we're all desperate to know...which were the 7 countries on the list, and why did they choose NZ? Listen to the episode to find out! Enjoy this story! 😊 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP below for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. 🇳🇿🇳🇿 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  🛑 You can email Charlotte @: [email protected] (and don't forget to mention this podcast!)    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!    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  

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 student visa (spoiler: there's no age limit!)• The top study options that can lead you to residency, from master's degrees to skill-shortage areas• The financial requirements, including tuition fees and living expenses• How immigration advisors like NZ Shores can streamline the process and maximise your chances of success• Insights on the strict student visa landscape and why expert guidance is crucial• Alternative options for location-independent entrepreneurs Whether you're fresh out of school or nearing retirement, this episode is packed with must-know information to help you unlock your dream of living in New Zealand. Grab a pen and paper - you won't want to miss a single tip! Enjoy!  🇳🇿🇳🇿 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  🛑 You can email Charlotte @: [email protected] (and don't forget to mention this podcast!)    Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show is 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!     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

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ https://nzahead.com/free  Imagine getting some inside tips on house buying in New Zealand! This week's guest, Dan, is a member of our private NZ Ahead Slack Community. Dan worked in real estate (realtor in the USA) for thirty years. After joining our community, Dan moved to New Zealand from the USA with his wife Sherry, and they recently bought their first NZ home. In this episode, Dan shares Kiwi house buying from A-Z and reveals his tactics for securing the absolute BEST deal! 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are you 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 our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!  (At the end of the series, you will be offered details on how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community that Dan and many others are a part of!) Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free    We appreciate your support. If you enjoy listening to this free podcast and would like to show us your love, then please leave us a five-star review now! It only takes a minute of your time but helps us ENORMOUSLY! Please leave a review here ➡️➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/nz-ahead-podcast/id1614947377   💰 Transferring currency? If you are looking for a money-saving currency solution in a volatile market where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you; the team at TorFX are great!  Brian, myself and many of our private community members all use and recommend TorFX for transferring currency. They are quick, trustworthy and, best of all, they get you the most bang for your buck! - we love them! https://itsadrama.com/torfx    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://bit.ly/ytiadea   🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: There is only one company we recommend when it comes to pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. We have had many super recommendations for this company, and we couldn't be happier with them. 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-travel   🏡 If you want to join us in using TrustedHousesitters to travel for free, check out these beautiful houses and pets around New Zealand (and the world) that are currently available & waiting for YOU to HOUSESIT! https://itsadrama.com/housesit Want to join up to Trusted Housesitters? Use our exclusive discount code to get a WHOPPING 25% off HOUSESITTING by going here! https://itsadrama.com/housesit-discount       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?     We appreciate your support. If you enjoy listening to this free podcast and would like to show us your love, then please leave us a five-star review now! It only takes a minute of your time but helps us ENORMOUSLY! Please leave a review here ➡️➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/nz-ahead-podcast/id1614947377     Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

Imagine moving to New Zealand with your family and starting ALL OVER again. New house, new career, new school, new budget...Imagine your partner leaving his long-held career with the USA military to train as a CHEF in New Zealand and your kids not wanting to leave their friends in America... Meet Katie. Katie did ALL of the above. She left the UDSA with her husband and kids and completely CHANGED the way her life looks.  This is how it's working out... Enjoy!  🇳🇿🇳🇿 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    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://bit.ly/ytiadea   💰 Transferring currency? If you are looking for a money-saving currency solution in a volatile market where trust and transparency count, click below for the best rates and a no-cost chat. We've done the homework for you, the team at TorFX are great. Brian, myself and many of our private community members all use and recommend TorFX for transferring currency. They are quick, trustworthy and, best of all, they get you the most bang for your buck! - we love them!https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: There is only one company we recommend when it comes to pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. We have had many super recommendations for this company, and we couldn't be happier with them. 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-travel   🏡 If you want to join us in using TrustedHousesitters to travel the world, check out these beautiful houses and pets around New Zealand (and the world) that are currently available & waiting for YOU to HOUSESIT! https://itsadrama.com/housesit Want to join up to Trusted Housesitters? Use our exclusive discount code to get a WHOPPING 25% off HOUSESITTING by going here! https://itsadrama.com/housesit-discount    Love the show? You can rate and review us HERE!  This is a free way to support our show is 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!     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

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!  *** 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 we'd be happy to trust with a financial decision as big as committing to any kind of insurance plan. Sit back and listen as we take a deep dive into NZ private health insurance. We ask: Why do people pay for private healthcare, what are the pros and cons, what are the alternatives, and most importantly, what's the cost? You can reach out to Lance here ➡️ https://parka.co.nz/the-team call or email him directly, and don't forget to say you loved this podcast!   We hope you enjoy this episode, and it answers some of the questions you might have about private health insurance. Remember, if you need a quote for ANY insurance, reach out to Lance HERE ➡️ https://parka.co.nz  You can call or email him directly, and don't forget to say you loved this podcast! Enjoy!  🇳🇿🇳🇿 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    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://bit.ly/ytiadea   💰 Transferring currency? If you are looking for a money-saving currency solution in a volatile market where trust and transparency count, then click below for the best rates and a no-cost chat. We've done the homework for you, the team at TorFX are great. Brian, myself and many of our private community members all use and recommend TorFX for transferring currency. They are quick, trustworthy and, best of all, they get you the most bang for your buck! - we love them!https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: There is only one company we recommend when it comes to pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. We have had many super recommendations for this company, and we couldn't be happier with them. 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-travel     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

Type into Google "Is New Zealand XXX" and a whole list of questions pops up. The ones that show up first are the questions that people are Googling most often, so, to save you searching, WE thought it would be fun to answer these Kiwi questions for you!Sit back and get ready to be educated on the the. things that thousands of people want answers to!  Enjoy!  🇳🇿🇳🇿 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    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://bit.ly/ytiadea   💰 Transferring currency? If you are looking for a money-saving currency solution in a volatile market where trust and transparency count, then click below for the best rates and a no-cost chat. We've done the homework for you, the team at TorFX are great. Brian, myself and many of our private community members all use and recommend TorFX for transferring currency. They are quick, trustworthy and, best of all, they get you the most bang for your buck! - we love them!https://itsadrama.com/torfx    🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: There is only one company we recommend when it comes to pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. We have had many super recommendations for this company, and we couldn't be happier with them. 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-travel   🏡 If you want to join us in using TrustedHousesitters to travel the world, check out these beautiful houses and pets around New Zealand (and the world) that are currently available & waiting for YOU to HOUSESIT! https://itsadrama.com/housesit Want to join up to Trusted Housesitters? Use our exclusive discount code to get a WHOPPING 25% off HOUSESITTING by going here! https://itsadrama.com/housesit-discount       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

Krissy is a member of our private NZ Ahead Community. Last year, she moved from the US to New Zealand with her husband and children to start a new life in Tauranga. On this week's show, Krissy reveals what life has been like for her family and shares her personal struggles with coming to terms with the inevitable "who am I now?" syndrome.   To connect with Krissy Liz, Brian & many other like-minded adventurers, you can join our private NZ Ahead Community.  Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5-Part Video Series! www.nzahead.com/free At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community. SIGN UP BELOW to get your FREE videos & find out more about our private NZ AHEAD Membership. www.nzahead.com/free    - Need to Transfer money internationally? We are proud affiliates of TorFX. A foreign exchange service that offers personal FREE advice and guidance for people like you and me who want to know that their money is safe and they are getting the BEST rates. In a market where trust and transparency count, Torfx go that extra mile and delivers what they promise. Look at TORFX to check out your best NZD rates now!     - We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Take the quick FREE eligibility test now and see if New Zealand is for you!   - Krissy used Accent Health to find a healthcare job in New Zealand. If you are also a healthcare worker, we highly recommend you do the same! Contact Prudence and her team at Accent Health for the best FREE service, and don't forget to mention that you found her by listening to the NZ Ahead Podcast!   Moving with Pets to New Zealand? There is only one company we recommend for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. We have had many super recommendations for this company, and we couldn't be happier with them. 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. Go here for more details, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast!    We LOVE Housesitting in New Zealand. Want to Try it too?  If you have been following us for a while, then you will know that we have travelled all over the world and New Zealand for very little money by using TrustedHousesitters. WE LOVE housesitting. We are constantly asked if we can share the website that we used. So here it is:The initial 'looking part' is free. You can Google all the beautiful houses around New Zealand waiting for YOU to look after them.  Take a sneak peek here! https://itsadrama.com/trusted-nz  (Looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), you can use my exclusive 25% Discount code to get a ton of money off the yearly membership. Woo-hoo! Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!  

Ahhh...Summer in New Zealand...is there anywhere better? It's January down under, and all is chilled and relaxed. Or is it?? Sit back and enjoy these 5 typical Kiwi summer experiences you can expect to discover when you come to NZ! 🇳🇿🇳🇿 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    Immigration: We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​They are wonderful, loved, and trusted by many of our members and friends. Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you. https://bit.ly/ytiadea    Moving with Pets to New Zealand? 🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: There is only one company we recommend for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. We have had many super recommendations for this company, and we couldn't be happier with them. For listeners of NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one FREE Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead Podcast! Contact Starwood Pet Travel and mention NZ Ahead Podcast, for your special offer and extra, extra special love!!    💰Need to transfer money internationally? We have teamed up with TorFX—our favourite Currency Transfer company. TorFX is a well-respected (and very personal, which we love) foreign exchange service company that offers FREE advice and guidance for individual clients and businesses anywhere in the world. TorFX has held a 5-star Rating for Outstanding Value for International Money Transfers with Canstar for five years. They offer excellent exchange rates, expert insight and no fees. TorFX comes with excellent references from our friends and community members who have used them time and time again. For the best rates and service, go to https://itsadrama.com/torfx     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

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 experience with homesickness and how she worked through it to find peace and happiness in her new life in New Zealand.   To connect with Lisa, Liz, Brian & many other like-minded adventurers, you can join our private NZ Ahead Community. Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5-Part Video Series! www.nzahead.com/free   At the end of the series, you will be offered details of how to become a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community. SIGN UP BELOW to get your FREE videos & find out more about our private NZ AHEAD Membership. www.nzahead.com/free    Travelling overseas and don't want to pay hefty credit card charges? Looking to transfer currency reliably and safely? Check out WISE. With a Wise account, you can hold and convert money between 50+ currencies. Wise ALWAYS uses the real exchange rate to convert your money, making their service up to 7 times cheaper than traditional banks. You can send money to over 60 countries at the real exchange rate and low, transparent fees. Check out WISE here for the best rates!   ⛑ If you are a healthcare worker looking for a job in New Zealand, contact Prudence and her team at Accent Health for the BEST FREE service and don't forget to mention NZ Ahead Podcast!