by brian | Sep 17, 2025 | Blog Posts Nz Ahead, Living in New Zealand, Moving to New Zealand, Moving to New Zealand from UK
Navigating Loss from Afar: A Candid Conversation About Grief and Moving to New Zealand Losing a parent is one of life’s most profound challenges. When you’re an expat, that grief is compounded by distance, logistics, and the immense guilt of not being... 
by brian | Jun 14, 2025 | Living in New Zealand, Moving to New Zealand, Moving to New Zealand from UK, Moving to New Zealand From USA, Podcast
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. He shared and reminded us... 
by brian | Jun 1, 2025 | Cities in New Zealand, Living in New Zealand, Moving to New Zealand, Moving to New Zealand From USA
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,... 
by brian | May 4, 2025 | Living in New Zealand, Moving to New Zealand, Podcast, Uncategorized
Last week, I received an email from a man trying to find a job in New Zealand. I had written to encourage his efforts, and in his reply, he said, “According to the news, nothing good is coming out of New Zealand these days…” I was about to reply, but... 
by brian | Apr 12, 2025 | Living in New Zealand, Moving to New Zealand, Podcast
Leizl and her family are from South Africa. Today, she bravely shares how, after arriving in New Zealand, her husband’s first hunting trip almost cost him his life. This week’s show is a reminder to us all of how quickly things can go wrong in life, even... 
by brian | Mar 16, 2025 | Living in New Zealand, New Zealand travel tips, Podcast
Food in New Zealand is excellent. There are cafes and restaurants galore, and the standard is (generally) superb. But. If you are visiting NZ for the first time, there are a few things you need to know. A few things that will banish any confusion. Like the... 
