You are honest and realistic and would love to visit New Zealand . It is so beautiful .

Thank you for brining us along on your journey back home! I can't wait to see what is to come!

Christchurch being "classed as a town in place like America", and Canadians saying "hello, that's what we do" is making me hit the subscribe button. These are things my INFJ self would think in my head. This is one of the most honest videos about New Zealand and I can definitely relate as someone who moved to NZ within the last two years. Loving this video!

@ArnaAlayneMorton

2 жыл бұрын

🥰🥰 thank you!! And welcome xx

What an amazingly insightful wrap up! This was so brilliant to watch and to hear your observations. Loved it!!

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Wow so glad you enjoyed it 🥰🥰

I can’t believe it’s been 6 months already! Loved this video, thanks lovely.

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

I know!! Absolute madness!

I live in Newfoundland, Canada so I live nowhere near Australia/New Zealand but I find this so cool to watch! Love learning of the way everyday life differs in different areas of the world! Either of those positions will be lucky to have you! I am sure it will all work out for you☺️

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Xx

She mentioned me (and my question)! Yay!

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for contributing 🥰🥰

Oh my I love that cushion in the background! I do look forward when I get the opportunity to travel to New Zealand! Such a lovely surprise today to see a new video. Missed you xo

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

🥰🥰

I loved how you described Australia and New Zealand like America and Canada! I can totally see that! Great video! 💕

I loved this video Arna! I've followed you for years and so cool to see your journey. I moved to Brisbane from NZ 3 years ago and the cost of living and job opportunities are so much better here which makes life less stressful. NZ is beautiful and I miss my family but love it over here! Glad you are both working and settled in CHCH x

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you!! And Brisbane has lovely warm weather which is a bonus haha

I always love your videos with anything pertaining to NZ and Aus and can’t wait to go back to NZ when the borders open!!

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

🥰🥰

This is so fascinating. Someday I'd love to visit NZ and Melbourne. Maybe someday, in a post-pandemic world

my god, i miss NZ. if i could live there for a couple of years in the future again, i would. it's so beautiful, the weather is amazing, the people, and the supermarkets... ahhhh. as a norwegian, most things were so cheap to me (except mobile plans... omfg i was shocked) so i was living THE LIFE. can't wait to go back when covid's over.

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Haha YES!! Mobile plans are awful 🤣🤣

@MM-li8nk

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, as a half Norwegian born, raised and living in Aus, I can attest to that! I remember my first visit back to Norway to meet family for the first time (1988, Geithus/Vikersund, Modum), and being shocked at the price of food for example, and it wasn't great food! The choices were non existent also. We were back there in 2012, and it was certainly better and more cosmopolitan (but so is Australia compared to 1988) but I kinda liked that it didn't have some of the toxic 'west' culture absolutely saturating the place. Ha det! :))). stay safe

@VS-yk3gu

Жыл бұрын

Let's say if you get a chance to move to NZ permanently - would you & why not Europe/Aus?

@axreason

Жыл бұрын

@@VS-yk3gu the only thing stopping me would be my family in my own country being so far away from me and the NZ health care system. I just love the climate and the people, i haven't been to Aus but i just know it's too hot for me there. the nature in NZ is also so special to me - it's so varied and beautiful. i already live in Europe so...

@VS-yk3gu

Жыл бұрын

@@axreasonnice... What about the healthcare system...

Hi Arna, hope you have a great rest of your week. Thank you for another great video. ❤️

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 🥰🥰

Such a great vid Arna, as always 🤍 Stay well xx

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Xx

I enjoy your videos which informs us americans about where you live now with where you used to live.

You look so happy Arna, and I love that you are embracing your current life in NZ, rather than chasing the next step. It has been at least 15 years since we spent an extended holiday in New Zealand (loved it) and a bit of the east coast of Australia. I am surprised to hear that the ‘bloke’ culture is still very prevalent in Australia. As a Canadian, it really hit us when we were there. But that is one of the fun things about travel is that you observe and learn different cultures. We felt very much at home in New Zealand as it reminded us of Canada, and Australia to the USA, but in a bit of a time warp.

@1969cmp

2 жыл бұрын

....it's Melbourne, after all.....😉

@Richo732

Жыл бұрын

Perhaps we only notice some aspects of society when in other countries. When at "home" we are often so used to seeing things that they no longer register; like the the pervasive rugby culture in NZ or hockey in Canada?

Really enjoyed this video. It's such fresh interesting content.

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

I totally get you on the old house winter freeze. It’s just lack of insulation and makes a huge difference! My in-laws live in Minnesota and no matter how cold it is outside it is always lovely and comfortable inside due to the insulation and heating. I used to live in a Queenslander and it would get absolutely freezing in Winter, even though the Winter weather in Queensland is very mild comparably (my Canadian husband describes our seasons as Summer and Not-Summer).

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

YES!! Australia and NZ have terrible homes for winter, but the problem is that NZ is not sub-tropical in any way, except for maybe the verrrrrry top of the North Island, but our building standards just don’t reflect it! Crazy!

I can’t point out why but this video made me so happy! I have not been able to catch up on your last few videos but finally did. I loved hearing more about NZ. Regards to housing prices, I would say the US is going through the same thing. The house prices in my area has been really high and I know loads of houses ends up getting 30-40 offers which is crazy. Also lumber prices are through the roof as well here! Really happy to see you guys doing well. I saw on your recent vlog that you have to move in a few months. I hope you are able to find your dream place.

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear 🤗🤗

Your elbow chicken dance wading through the crowd. lol I like your sofa pillow, so cute! New Zealand sounds wonderful!

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Thanks for your clip as I’m thinking of returning to New Zealand too after years abroad, hearing a similar story feels somewhat comforting,, i do worry whether NZ would be slightly too quiet and a totally different lifestyle, but I guess you need to take all the cons along with the pros right :) BTW u have a really nice soothing voice which makes your clips more pleasurable to watch 👍🏻

I really enjoyed hearing about life in NZ vs. Australia. Thank you for sharing the good and the bad for both. I’m definitely interested in visiting NZ someday. The pandemic made me realize how much I took traveling abroad for granted. I live in California, and I keep wondering how long it will be before international travel is possible and safe. In the meantime, I am thoroughly enjoying your videos and the glimpses into life in NZ. If you feel inspired, I’d love to see a vlog of a local walk/hike. 🙂

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

😉😉😉 Stay tuned - I have one planned just around the corner x

This was so informative! Thank you for your fair and honest input. Every country has their issues and it was helpful to know that we all struggle. Sending you guys all my love x

Thank you, Arna, very interesting. I have really valued living in different countries. I always learn something new about the world and about myself. I wish you well on your new chapter in Christchurch 💗

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! X

@eminakano6575

3 жыл бұрын

@@ArnaAlayneMorton Sorry, I forgot to add that I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you with the two jobs you're up for! All the best, Arna 🌟

Thank you so much! Great video.

I really enjoyed this video. Very interesting comparison of the two countries. (I'm an Aussie with extended family in NZ, my cousins live in ChCh. )

A really well done video Arna

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🥰🥰

We have Vogel's in the UK! Not the full range but usually a couple of varieties are available. Made me so happy when it appeared as it was my staple when I lived in NZ. Loved this video, has made me yearn to visit!

@shonapushedplay4326

3 жыл бұрын

And as a smol political aside, lots of people not understanding how centrist your current government is because they're viewing through the lens of, well, *gestures wildly*.

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

LUCKY!! We didn’t even get it in Australia haha glad some Brit (or expect Kiwi) has decided to stock it there!! And yes you’re so spot on re politics haha

I have visited & lived in NZ & Aus from Canada several times over the years. I love the outdoor culture in NZ, however as you mentioned the work situation in Aus always seemed better. Sometimes think about living in NZ as I have dual Aus/Canadian citizenship. Have visited Christchurch before & after the quakes, bit of a gut wrenching experience seeing it in 2015 minus much of the lovely old architecture. Although signs of renewal everywhere too!

Wow, what a great video, can't wait to visit you all in New Zealand and Australia in 2024. Keep up the great work and enjoy.

@ArnaAlayneMorton

2 жыл бұрын

🥰🥰

@kevinwilliams2001

2 жыл бұрын

Stay sweet and best of all wishes with you, family and your husband♥🌸♥.

I worked on and off with NZ'dlers and in NZ over the years (LOVE you guys!!!) and have spent some time in the US and Canada. Aus and NZ are very much like siblings, but I'd say Aus is too, more akin to Canada/ians than with the US. I felt a really comfortable vibe in Canada (west coast area), was def closer to Aus than the US imho. But I am a little older and search out different things to those under 30's. The coffee culture in Aus is HUGE, to say the least. Coffee snobs are in every city and town these days (me included, gotta have great coffee). Cafe's who serve bad coffee just don't stay in business! Fun fact: Aus has won best world barista in the last few years and also best blend coffee (from a couple of Canberra lads, if memory serves me?). I love Melbourne too. If I didn't live in my beautiful Alpine city, and my kids and friends weren't here, I'd def love to give Melbourne a go. Melbournians really really get out and enjoy their city. I love that. Thanks for sharing Arna. Cant wait to get back to NZ (this time as a tourist in retirement), it is just so so beautiful.

@terryomalley1974

Жыл бұрын

As a Canadian who has met many Aussies and a few Kiwis, I agree that there's more of a sense of kinship amongst the people of these three countries. I think there's a mentality that's more common in Commonwealth countries that isn't found in the US. As someone who lives right on the Canadian-US border (Ontario-Michigan), I can attest tomthe fact that Americans are an outlier amongst the Anglosphere countries, partially because it has less British influence than Canada, Australia and NZ, and also because Americans are so self-obsessed.

So insightful! I've been looking into making the move from Canada to NZ as they are recruiting nurses :)

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Oh you should 🥰🥰 we’d love to have you here!

@tacorevenge87

Жыл бұрын

Did you manage to move to Nz? I’d it good for nurses?

Hi Arna, great video. Just wondering if you had tried the cosmetics from NZ brand Aleph yet?

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Not yet but I’m keen to :)

Genuinely interesting.

Hi Arna, do you know much about Perth. We are planning to relocate to Perth and currently in Riccarton

my boyfriend and I are looking into moving to Melbourne next year from Dunedin so I found this video sooo helpful! thanks so much! the rent prices for 1bed apartments in the cbd seem seem really cheap like too good to be true almost? how would you compare the power/utilities cost between nz and Melbourne? thanks :)

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

I think Melbourne inner city apartments are just a bit cheaper right now due to Covid! Lots of people moved out and back home with parents etc and it caused an overstock of apartments! Good to get in with one while they’re cheap!

The tall poppy syndrome in NZ I see not as pulling down of people who excel, but those who show off that they are better, so you can do an excellent job, be the best in field, so long as you don't shout about it.

300,000?! I grew up in a town of 13,000. There were 32 people in my graduating class. Not only did I know everyone in my class, I knew the whole school. Now I live in the DFW area and I don't know anybody 😳

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Haha yes it is technically NZ’s second largest city I think, but on a grand world scale, it’s not big!

@laurel3376

3 жыл бұрын

I moved to DFW a couple years ago! I grew up on a street knowing almost all of my neighbors and now I know almost no one. My HS class had 350 I think and I knew the names of the majority at graduation. It’s a small world, it’s about the community you’re in to make it feel close knit IMO. Frisco is 225k!

@jessican2581

3 жыл бұрын

@@laurel3376 totally agree. Luckily we have a couple friends we went to college with who aren't far. We moved to Keller almost 3 years ago. We have yet to meet our neighbors 🤣

I understand the petrol prices comparison. We went to EnZed in 2017 and I did expect higher prices. Cool road trip though.

Really liked this video and your style and honesty Arna! New subscriber here🙂 We’re planning on moving to New Zealand as well, but we’re not kiwis (yet 😁). Hugs!

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Awww glad I could help!! Thanks for subscribing! Xx

Hey :) I was just wondering where you got that gorgeous cushion from that’s on your couch in the background, it’s so stunning! Xx

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

It's from Green Philosophy Co. xx

@missdannydaisy1275

3 жыл бұрын

@@ArnaAlayneMorton ohhh gorgeous. I looked up their website but shipping to Nz is like three times the cushion 😅 so pretty though I might have to try diy make one!! Also, you’re a babe and I love your channel. Welcome back to nz 🥰 xxx

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely do a DIY!! Thank you 🥰🥰

Exceptional video, the bottom line is key for me. So will be a holiday to NZ, at most for me 😎.

Very interesting, as a Canadian I definitely relate the closeness yet many differences to the US as you were saying from Aus to NZ. Also, that pillow!😍🌿

@missdannydaisy1275

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same about the cushion! So good.

I always buy a loaf of Vogels bread when I'm in NZ on holiday.

Great video thank you for sharing .

@ArnaAlayneMorton

2 жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome!! Xx

tall poppy syndrome, i'd never heard of that before. interesting, we have something similar in scandinavia - the law of Jante. it's not an actual law or anything, but basically a fictional set of principles that intend to deter people from thinking they're special or better than anyone else. unfortunately, we tend to not like it if people talk about their own success, or if they seem aware of their own excellence. we'd much rather they "stay humble" and downplay their feats. it's a "Jante society".

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Yep that’s the exact same concept basically!

@alanwhite1458

3 жыл бұрын

Just be nice to people.

@alanwhite1458

3 жыл бұрын

All B.S.

@russe19642

Жыл бұрын

Generally you only get that from the media who love to pull people down,but most Australians only do it if someone thinks they're a peg above everyone else

@TubersAndPotatoes

Жыл бұрын

Also called "Crabs in a basket mentality". When one crab tries to break free, there will be other crabs to pull you back down.

I always explain the relationship between NZ and Australia like brother and sister. We will tear shreds off each other but as soon as another country comes in and talks smack about one the other will come in and defend them until their last breath. It's that ANZAC commaradarie vibe.

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Oh I love that!!

People in new zealand are so amazing and very compassionate specially to migrants.

When you say “on trial” what exactly do you mean by that? Like what does it entail? And what happens at the end of it? They keep you on or let you go type of deal? Just curious

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Just means I do a few gigs within a certain period that are reviewed, and at the end of the trial they decide to give you the job or not. The one I’m currently doing is more or less “does she meet the standard” because it’s just me on trial for the one seat. But the principal job it is between me and another guy, so it’s more “who is better for this role”

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feedback. 100% agree about the tall poppy syndrome. I have been in NZ for 17 years and am feeling bored living in Auckland. So the move to Melbourne is an opportunity. Q: Is moving at 45 too old?

@tacorevenge87

Жыл бұрын

Never to old mate. I’m your age and Doing the same but the other direction

Good overview between both Melbourne & Christchurch, thank you for sharing, chur KIWI bloke

Here here i love Christchurch City, since the rebuild it's stunning city....

My dream is to live & work in NZ but not sure why as I’ve yet to visit 🙈 Maybe I just want to live in Middle earth... but I love Scotland & it’s people & not sure I’d leave this country long term but certainly for a year or so!! Really enjoyed this video!!

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Scotland is stunning, too!! 🙌🏻

Hi love! I just want to say that this video was honestly so great! I have been interested in moving to New Zealand for a couple of years and have been researching how to move. I am from Canada and feel like the opportunity to move is actually harder than I expected to and it makes me nervous to think that I wouldn't be able to get an opportunity. I currently have education and work experience in human resources and law clerk/legal assistant, do you know if there are any places you would recommend that offer job markets covering those areas of careers? As well, I feel like I learned a lot about both Australia and New Zealand from this video, it's been very clarifying in some ways. To be honest, I have been following you since 2018 or 2019 (somewhere in there) and you have been the reason that I have considered uprooting my lift and immigrating to New Zealand!

@Andy_M986

Жыл бұрын

Have a look at Immigration NZ,they have a list of in demand jobs, I'm pretty sure teachers are on that list.

I love the effort but is it fair to compare this in corona time

You look gorgeous 😘. I adore you. And I love the term kiwis. Being an American, live in NY. This is fascinating. Would love to know what teachers make there. I am a teacher for 22 years this year. That sucks that the housing market is so high and difficult to get a nice house there. I find all this fascinating! And dang your plants woman! They are thriving! Love the leaf pillow. Be well and be safe!!! ❤️❤️ This may be a stupid question but what season are you all in now? It is spring here. Not quite warm but usually in the 60's and sometimes 70's. Just curious.

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

It’s Autumn here :) the Southern Hemisphere is opposite to Northern xx I’m not 100% sure for teachers, but I think it’s around $45,000-$60,000 for teacher salary. Might depend on training specs etc

I’m thinking of moving to Wellington from Australia. When you said the housing is bad..where should I find good housing? Would you recommend living in the city centre or in one of the surrounding suburbs. Considering I am single.

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

You could try an inner city apartment as a singleton :) that would be nice! Otherwise your best bet is out of the city if you’re after a house!

Love a good Q&A! 🖤 also, if that leaf cushy isn’t the most Arna thing in the world, I don’t know what is! 😂🖤💋🪴🌱🌿🌵 xxx

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you!!

Such an interesting video!!! -a Latina American 🤍

Interesting ‼️💕

Your top looks beautiful 🤩

@zahraonokevbagbe2725

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! The colour plus the polka dots is so my jam

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🥰🥰

You could get Vogels in London

With your home/moving situation that is coming, I recommend a channel by another KIwi called "Living Big In A Tiny House."

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Yep already watch that channel and love it!!

Very specific question but im a swimming/bathing enthusiast (in my language swedish: bada) and was wondering what months of the year you can typically swim in the ocean, and is there alot of shark attacks? Do you enjoy swimmin in NZ? Hope you will be very happy in NZ :)

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Australia tends to have more shark attacks than NZ, although they’ve been increasing in NZ over the last few years. As long as you swim between the monitored flags on the beach, you should be fine. Rips are more of a concern here. The water stays pretty cold year round, but is swimable from November to April. Only the brave go after that haha! In Australia, particularly up in Queensland and Western Australia, the water is warm most of the year!

@charlie398

3 жыл бұрын

@@ArnaAlayneMorton thank you so much for your response! Hope you can do a day at the beach vlog sometime :P the beaches look so beautiful there. here we can only swim in the ocean july, june, august if were lucky haha.

Is there any scope of accounting and finance professionals in nz for immigrants

Arma: "This house is very old, it's at least one hundred years old..." All the European folks: "Oh, my sweet summer New Zealander." Not mocking, it's just that culture shock thing!

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 well, NZ wasn’t inhabited by Europeans until mid-1800’s haha

@chic_bassanus

3 жыл бұрын

I'm Finnish and for us, a hundred-year-old house is very old.. 😁 Only 5 % of all the houses/buildings in Finland were built before 1921.

@ZDMarriott

3 жыл бұрын

@@ArnaAlayneMorton Oh, I know - and actually, most of the town where I live (in the UK) was knocked down in the blitz, so everything is 70yrs old at most, but we're all like 'Eugh, these modern monstrosities' because no one is allowed to admit that they actually like anything later than the Victorian...

@ZDMarriott

3 жыл бұрын

@@chic_bassanus That's fascinating - is there a history surrounding that (like war-time reconstruction) or is it just that the Finnish really want to live in modern, well-insulated, eco-friendly houses?

Aside from the fact that a year on and petrol is horrendously priced all over the world, the comparison in petrol prices between NZ & Aus always seems to miss the biggest component of the difference. In NZ the majority of road user taxes are paid for at the pump when you fill up, whereas in Aus those taxes are paid as part of the vehicle registration. So while petrol is more expensive in NZ, car registration is 8 to 10 times more expensive in Australia. It doesn't cover the entire difference but it definitely closes the gap significantly. And if you own more than one car the gap is closed further. I have 3 vehicles - a daily driver, a toy & a camper. All are registered for less than $500 and I only pay road user tax on the one I happen to be driving at the time. In Australia those 3 vehicles would cost closer to $3,000 to register, and I'm paying road user taxes on the 2 in the garage as well as the one I'm driving.

Here I was just complaining about gas where I live in the states being up to $3USD/gallon (3.78 liters) 😬

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Haha it’s all good! We all have things that are expensive relatively!

I love your videos Arna

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

im thinking about moving into new Zealand Next year sometime

@ArnaAlayneMorton

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!! Good luck x

That blouse 😍

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

VOGELS.. Yes. I miss that bread so much.

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe I should set up a business sending loaves abroad haha

@andrewackerman2735

3 жыл бұрын

@@ArnaAlayneMorton Heck yes. As long as you ship to LA. 😁

@AbnerXu

2 жыл бұрын

I can buy it myself, but I’ll buy it for you.

I lived in Sydney for 10 years before moving back to Aotearoa. You nailed it on the head about Aussies being more image obsessed, I lived in Bondi… say no more.

@jimmymoz9140

2 жыл бұрын

You lived in Bondi ,one of the most famous and touristy areas full of backpackers and travellers and judge Aussies on that. Lame !

@VideosCPS

Жыл бұрын

Hmmm, Bondi is hardly representative of Sydney let alone Australia.

Nice video

It's interesting you point out the booming housing market. It's been absolute insanity here in Seattle. We've been putting in offers almost every week since December and lost count at how many we've put in an lost. Houses here are going for $50k-$100k+ OVER asking prices and many are all cash offers. (we're talking bidding wars with multiple all cash offers at over $500k) Trying to get into the market as first time home buyers has been impossible for us so far and it's just exhausting.

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds identical to NZ! Absolute madness from investors right now, eh!

@WinterWind

3 жыл бұрын

Auckland average house price is $1.2 million. It's something to cry over. Such a sad story all the world around it seems www.nzherald.co.nz/property/nz-house-prices-up-191-annually-to-hit-680000-auckland-up-216-to-11m/OP6OFOCTHHWQFNWBKK4KU76CIU/

To the person who asked about moving to NZ from the US: heads up, the NZ visa system (at least right now) when it comes to residency is extremely strict. Unless you've got an in-demand career, or a verifiable job offer they won't let you in unless you have like $5M you want to invest. For example: I've got $500k+ in the bank, and want to contribute to the local economy by opening a chocolate shop, but that's not good enough. I would have to open my business here, and stay in business for 2 years (verifiable by tax records) before they'd even let me move to NZ. But to do that, I'd prob have to close or sell my business, and I'm not sure if I'd want to go to all that trouble to open something here just to close and do it all over again in NZ.

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

I think it’s absolutely much more difficult right now! In normal times, it is less restrictive xx

@9TOA16

2 жыл бұрын

Why would you wanna move to New Zealand from the US? I mean apart from a better healthcare system, less inequality, less violence, I think US is better... Oops just answered my own question...

You you should partner with a local tourism board or the minister of tourism. You organically "sell" NZ to your viewers - it would be nice to see you do it in a official capacity and be compensated for it.

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I would love to get into such work 🤗

Australia - New Zealand is a lot like Germany - Austria. We're also the more laid back ones and generally more humorous.

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Haha love that!

I too miss the level of pay as a casual worker in Melbourne, however in saying that, my co workers who were on permanent work contracts earn way less than I had ever earned in New Zealand. Yes petrol is expensive here however I spent on average $100 per week in petrol when living in Melbourne travelling to work (Melbourne Airport from Werribee). Here in NZ l spend the max $30, and l am living remotely. You didn’t mention the horrendous cost of car registration in Aus. $816 compared to $126 pr year here. Plus there is no compulsory road worthy checks on vehicles in Victoria, except when a vehicle is sold. So one can own a car for 20+ year and the chances are it’s never been to a mechanic. Plus mechanics are not regulated as they are here, so one gets totally screwed. Totally unfair to compare a city of over 5million to a city with around 460k. No comparison!! We grow our own tropical fruits here in the Far North, I have bananas, pineapple, mango, etc, etc, fruits I could buy in Melbourne but definitely not grow. You nailed it with the male culture in Australia- very sexist. I came to realise that the Australians hear the same things in our accent as we hear in their accent. I was told to say I was from South Australia, by a customer from NSW, as they sound like Kiwis. It worked 😂😂

This was really interesting - I know in the UK New Zealand is one of those countries where we are all like "oh it's so great" so it's interesting to hear what it's really like.

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

There are amazing elements to it, but like every country, there are problems for sure!

I grew up in Auckland, been living and Christchurch for 4 years and I love the South Island, I love NZ but something feels like I just can't live here anymore. I have a lot of family living in Sydney for some weird reason and I'm wondering in my gut feeling if it's worth looking at. I have to bring my Jack Russell and Sheep Dog but I love how Australia pays like 40k more for my partners current job here, I love the snow but I'm done with the cold lol... The beaches are beautiful in their unique way in both countries... Sometimes I just wonder if I should just give it a shot. I miss living in Auckland, no offence Christchurch is too quiet but I do love the no nonsense attitude of the people. I feel like I became an adult here at 32 lol, it's a great safe place for children especially here in Selwyn... But Sydney is like Auckland on Steroids lol. I'm tired of thinking about paying 8 bux for half rotten Cabbage. The fruit selection is sad in winter...

That lone dislike must be from someone miserable lol!!! I understand still getting used to being "home". If I were to go back to Greece even from a smaller U.S. city, that would hit me hard just for the flow. The slower way of life in the South will still be more busy than the calm of a European version of quiet living. Looking forward to it, though!

Comparing Melbourne to Christchurch is like comparing Sydney to Newcastle....it's completely different..also Tall poppy syndrome is also prevelant with aussies especially when they move to Europe amd the US

Beautiful

I'm watching Philippines🥰🇵🇭🇵🇭

Haha, as a German I could feel you so much that you missed the bread 🍞😂

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Haha it’s a very special kind of loaf!

@MM-li8nk

2 жыл бұрын

I can understand why, German and French bread is the BEST on the planet! Aussie store bread (and most bakeries) is a sad, sad alternative. OMG I can smell warm street pretzels and baguettes if close my eyes.... arghhh Heaven.

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Interesting video, I enjoyed it 😊 I went to the gas station yesterday here in Sweden to fill up my car and paid equivalent to 2,60 NZD per liter 🙁💰💰🇸🇪

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Ouch!! Yep that was our prices at their peak!

Your accent is getting Australianised too😄

Great video! Being from the US, it's very interesting to hear your take on the differences. Right when you moved back to NZ I started reading about NZ and was really surprised about it. I'm from Louisiana (very South US) and when I say pen or pin, it sounds the exact same lol 😆

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

New Zealand has a lot of attractive people.

Wow. I didn’t realise Melbourne only has single shot coffees as standard. In Brisbane ours are 2 shot minimum.

What's the bogan situation like between the two countries? Here in Australia we seem to have this bogan pride thing going on and it feels really toxic on the culture so I'm just curious how much they differ.

Out taxes are still lower than Australia though,just that we don't earn as much,so it does weigh itself out.

Good luck👍🔔 🌹

Petrol here in auckland is $2.37 a litre now. It's ridiculous!

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Ouch!! Didn’t know it was so different between cities too!

@1969cmp

2 жыл бұрын

.....1.50 in Alice Springs. Go figure....🤗

I'm very selfish - I want you and Alex to both get jobs with the Houston Symphony so you have to move here and I can hear you perform all the time 😆😆

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Haha that would be amazing!

Hi how are you

$2 for fuel! Geez, better stop complaining 😅 However, relating Australia to America.. that one hurt a little 😅

@ArnaAlayneMorton

3 жыл бұрын

Haha sorry - it’s more that Au is more like US than NZ, rather than it being just like it - if that makes sense haha! Yes at one point (pre-covid)our fuel prices were $2.60 a litre 🙃🙃🙃 Hope it never goes back that high!

@RalucaBlajut

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, same here in Romania, gas prices are $2NZD, but the salaries are much lower than NZ - as a reference, I see that the median salary in NZ is around $53,000, while in Romania it’s $22,000 NZD 😁 But I hear you, it’s difficult when coming from a higher paying country like AU AND the gas price is low, to a lower paying country with a higher gas price!