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 | 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 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 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 | Feb 24, 2025 | Moving to New Zealand, Podcast
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... 
by brian | Feb 22, 2025 | Living in New Zealand, Moving to New Zealand, Podcast
Today, we welcome two of our lovely NZ Ahead community members, Marta and Nic. Nic is a Kiwi, and Marta is from Poland. This week, they share their story of what it was like when they returned to New Zealand after twenty years of living in England. Welcome home, Nic... 
