Thread: New Zealand

I agree with Garythepenman’s comments as a resident in NZ, Gary is in a better position than I to comment on NZ but as an Australian who has lived and worked in New Zealand and have visited there numerous times I have nothing but praise for the people of New Zealand. They are generally about the most accommodating and friendly people that I have met anywhere in my travels both inside and outside of Australia. New Zealanders enjoy a lifestyle that would be hard to better anywhere else in the world. I would still be in NZ only work took me elsewhere!

As for Anti American sentiment I’m not aware of any and the same goes for Australia. However I think NZ did tell the U.S to Stick the ANZUS Treaty and to take their nuclear powered navy ships elsewhere but there was no offence intended….LOL
Both New Zealanders and Australians tend not to take themselves too seriously, a concept that some Americans that I have met seem to struggle with!
Living in NZ certainly has more pros than cons but if you want to move to NZ learn to love Rugby, the colour Black and Beer!

That’s my A$41,216.33 worth

John

they do alright here if you're single. a high school teacher is no kind of job to raise a family on, but i don't want one (a family), anyway. around here they start at 36k a year with good benefits. plus, you get your summers off so really you're getting the salary for nine months, not 12. i don't know how college teaching is; i'm only getting an undergraduate degree and you need at least a master's to teach college.

Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

From what I have heard, there are some issues with unemployment and a weak dollar down there.
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Another thing I would be worried about is anti-American sentiment. ...

Sounds like Canada, eh.

I caution all from simply leaving places they see problems with. No doubt a time may come when it is better to get out, but if we don't work to improve where we are, those problems are likely to follow us wherever we go. That said, it is your choice and from what I understand New Zealand is a WONDERFUL place.

X

New Zealand sounds pretty cool. After the wife checked out the link describing the place, she said it might be a good consideration for a vacation this coming year.

Bill,

Free accomodation in the South Island for you if you come down.

Gary

geez, you give away a few lousy razors, and everyone's falling all over themselves to put you up for the night. where're all the accomodations for the little guy?

...i think i'm supposed to put a smiley here so people know i'm making jokes...