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 18, 2025 | Moving to New Zealand, Moving to New Zealand from UK, Moving to New Zealand From USA, Podcast, Uncategorized
Why did a record 127,800 people leave New Zealand in 2024 despite its reputation as a paradise? Explore the economic, social, & cultural factors driving this surprising exodus and what continues to make NZ special for those who stay In this week’s NZ Ahead... 
by brian | Apr 20, 2025 | immigration advice, Moving to New Zealand, Moving to New Zealand from UK, Moving to New Zealand From USA, Podcast, YouTube Podcast Videos
In March 2025, crucial changes were made to New Zealand’s accredited employer work visas, including reverting from median wage requirements to market rates and certain occupations reclassified as skilled. This week, we chatted with our favourite immigration advisor,... 
by brian | Apr 13, 2025 | Moving to New Zealand From USA, Podcast
This is the story of Will, Ira and Vera. A family who moved to New Zealand from the USA to start a new life. Will and Ira are longtime members of our private NZ Ahead community. They are precious. Things have not been a bed of roses for this young family of three, but... 
by brian | Dec 6, 2024 | Living in New Zealand, Moving to New Zealand, Moving to New Zealand from UK, Moving to New Zealand From USA, Podcast
We moved to New Zealand with our kids (ages 8 and 5) from the UK in 2009. To say that we were wet behind the ears is an understatement. We were sodding drenched. We emigrated to New Zealand from the UK and within the first year of being in the country, we made more... 
