EXPECTATIONS VS REALITY IN NEW ZEALAND | Reality of Living in New Zealand | Pinoy In New Zealand
Kamusta, kabayan?! This episode will hopefully shed some light on what I found to be the differences between expectations and reality about living and working here in New Zealand. What's really the reality of living in New Zealand? I know most of us when planning to move overseas, we already have ideas or a picture in our head on what life is going to look like but no one can really tell you what life in another country will be like.
Moving to New Zealand or anywhere abroad from the Philippines is like a choose your own adventure novel or movie -- it’s really up to you how you want to live your own reality. :)
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🕰T I M E S T A M P S:
00:00 - Intro
01:52 - Is NZ Really Peaceful and Quiet?
03:32 - Laidback Lifestyle?
04:06 - More Sheeps than People?
04:50 - Do Malls and Shops Close Early?
05:53 - Work-Life Balance
07:26 - High-Cost of Living?
09:03 - Nice Weather?
10:30 - Clean, Fresher Breeze of Air?
10:56 - More Benefits: Public Transport & Healthcare Systems are Efficient?
13:00 - More Pathways to PR?
14:23 - More Savings?
15:02 - Vacation Feels Everyday?
15:39 - Are Kiwis Warm and Friendly?
17:42 - Kiwi Accent and Slang
18:57 - Of Mountains and Chocolates
19:24 - Are There Lots of Opportunities in NZ?
20:06 - Final Thoughts
21:00 - Outro
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✅ W A T C H N E X T:
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⚠️D I S C L A I M E R
I am not an immigration advisor. Everything that I've said in this channel is based on my personal opinion and experiences as a Filipino migrant in New Zealand who started with just a working holiday visa. If you're thinking of moving here, check out the Immigration New Zealand website in the first instance: www.immigration.govt.nz/
Kanya kanya ng story at experience ang bawat tao; iba iba tayo ng work background at visa. This is MY STORY. I didn't share this to brag, give false hope or anything; but rather to share with you that anything is possible. KUNG KINAYA KO, KAKAYANIN MO RIN! LABAN KABAYAN!
This channel does not reflect the views and opinions of the organisation I currently work for as well as the companies I previously worked for. I am doing this in my personal capacity.
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📝L I N K S & R E S O U R C E S:
Immigration NZ Website: immigration.govt.nz/
The Essential Guide for Filipinos: How to Apply for a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa: bit.ly/3excBVG
NZ-Philippine Working Holiday Visa: www.immigration.govt.nz/new-z...
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Pagdating ko po dito wayback 2016 Ms. Anne nagulat po ako😂😂😂 akala ko po madaming matataas na buildings, palawakan pala po dito. Tsaka yong malls at shops aga magsara. Tapos yong ibang mga taga dito nakapaa lang pag nagpunta ng mall. Di nag sisir at mam sa mga boss, at pronunciation ng red, bed at iba pang words nakakagulat hahaha. Mga locals dito pagnagkamali ka pronounce or yong english mo di masyado klaro di ka pinagtatawanan pero pag pinoy kausap minsan pagtatawanan ka. Lastly yong di ko malimutan may binili kami sa may pukekohe banda nagulat ako parang mga higanti yong mga tao😂😂😂 Pero I liked it here po. Libre ulam (fish,shells,oyster). Walang crocs, walang snake, ganda ng beaches, ganda ng mga gardens, madaming parks. Sa community namin so far wala naman gulo☺️☺️☺️ About naman sa expenses at saving. Okay lang naman po nakakaipon naman kahit papano. Kahit naman cguro gaano kalaki sahod kung di marunong magmanage ng pera wala din po mangyayari.. Nsa sa atin talaga yun kung ano lifestyle natin☺️☺️
@GirlChasingSunshine
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, ang ganda po ng sharing ninyo! Thank you! Very insightful - I will pin this comment. :) Isa din sa mga nagustuhan ko po dito yung casual lang, walang Sir at Ma'am! I agree po sa nasabi niyo about sa expenses at savings, mataas talaga ang cost of living dito pero I find na compared talaga sa Pinas, mas nakakaipon dito kasi simple lang ang buhay. :) It's really up to us po.
@positivemind7356
2 жыл бұрын
Wow such an honor po na mapansin nyo po Ms. Anne☺️☺️
@lovegalagar4744
2 жыл бұрын
Etu Yung gustu koooo💖
@elviratejada1899
Жыл бұрын
Paano, libre ulam?
@positivemind7356
Жыл бұрын
@@elviratejada1899 kasi marami pong shells, oyster, tahong at isda. Pwede ka po manguha free po basta magfollow ka lang po sa limits nila
I love how enthusiastic and passionate you are in presenting your videos. Would love to see more of expectations vs reality content. Thank you☺✌💜💜💜
relate much sa "how was your weekend", mahirap i-achieve na deeper friendship and small Pinoy circle!🤭 btw, not skipping ads for my kakampink!🙌💕🌷
@GirlChasingSunshine
2 жыл бұрын
Ipanalo natin 'to, Ms Kai!!! Thanks so much for the support. Anong standard sagot mo sa "how was your weekend?" hahaha!
Buhay na simple lang pero makukuntento ka, yung sapat lang pero masaya ka and merong peace! That's what Im yearning for!
Got a glimpse of true life sa NZ.. Thank you Ms.Anne for sharing. and true naman po na really up to us if living there will be great or not.. iba iba talaga. ☺️❤️☺️❤️☺️❤️☺️
@GirlChasingSunshine
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, iba iba talaga, Bel. Kaya I'm excited to hear din what others are experiencing. :)
Yes, Ms Anne Kindly make a video for Partnership Visa. Thank you. Stay Safe and God Bless😊
Thanks for this topic! Really helpful! 🙂
More videos pls 😍😍 planning to go for a student pathways 🙏🙏 looking forward for more informational details in new Zealand 🙏🙏
Hello Ma'am Anne, ikaw ang unang vlogger na nakita ko sa youtube na nagko-content about New Zealand. Dream country ko kasi ang NZ. Ginawan kopa po ng short written activity sa school ang NZ, kasi nga dream country. Big help tlga ang mga videos mo Ma'am Anne, nagkaroon ako ng mga idea kung paano ako makakapunta jan, pramis, pg nandyan na ako and nandiyan kapa, i-mimessage kita Ma'am.
Bumped to this video since I am permanently moving to NZ this April. So informative!! Salamat po ❤❤❤
@eunmargay
3 ай бұрын
Hello po. I'm planning to move sa NZ din soon. May agency po ba kayo ma re recommend?
Waiting 🥰🥰
@GirlChasingSunshine
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you have managed to catch our premiere, Rachael!
Manifesting to go there in God's perfect timing.. Really enjoyed watching your videos. Pls continue to share your experiences God bless!
Your very enthusiastic about what you are sharing.. Mas madami positive points, same as sa provinces ng pinas.. loved yung hin ganun kafast phased ang life dyan.. Salamat po for sharing all of this..kakainspire na magmigrate dyan.. Keep safe po always..
Ang ganda mupo Ms sunshine , you are my sunshine 🥺 take care always
This is a really detailed video. We are considering to leave Japan and move to NZ.
@kirbyfromjapan2296
24 күн бұрын
Hi po! Nasa NZ na po kayo? Planning to leave Japan din with my family
Hi Ms. Anne, your vlog is really helpful for those people who want to migrate in New Zealand. Can you posts more about the work in Hospital. I am a Healthcare worker and want to migrate there.
Yes, please. Partnership visa information would be really helpful 🙏
Great explanation to the questions asked with clear and understandable answers and this video is very informative, good job ate Shine.
Thank you for the info ma'am,. Claiming soon moving to new zealand
Part 2 please??? I enjoy your vlogs pooooo. Isa ako sa mga nangangarap makapag work jan 😊😊
Part 2 ate, Papunta na akong NZ so I really need this. clap clap po ako!!!
@dennisdumale5849
2 жыл бұрын
Goodluck po and keep safe! Soon mag NZ rin ako.
See you soon New Zealand ❤️❤️😍
@GirlChasingSunshine
2 жыл бұрын
Lapit na for your family, Ms Jean!!! Exciting!
Upon waiting for boarding from sydney bound to auckland, had the chance to hold a short convo with a kiwi, and yes, she said new zealand is weird esp. the weather. we're settled here in greenlane, auckland and what i am loving most [so far] is their waste segregation. it's something that i really observe even when we were still in the ph.
Catching up pa lang ako, Ms. Anne sa vlog na 'to. Love the shoutout, Ms. Anne! I miss youuu!
@GirlChasingSunshine
2 жыл бұрын
Miss youuu, D! Push na ang NZ! haha!
Sana magkaroon rin po ng tutorial video on how to write a cover letter for NZ employer. Anyways, i really love your videos po and responsive pa sa mga questions sa ig.
Great content Ms. Anne very informative as always. :) God bless Ms. Anne
@GirlChasingSunshine
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the appreciation, Therese!
Ang galing po ng video nio ma'm, ang dami kong natutunan. . . Excited na ako makarating and magtrabaho jan 😁
Please do a video of the Partnership Visa Ms. Anne!
Ang linis talaga! Di ko ma feel yung allergic rhinitis ko 😆
Thank you for the info❤❤❤❤❤
Hi ,may I ask is there a need of agency Fromm😩PH to apply working visa in New Zealand? Or I can apply directly for working visa on New Zealand gov website ?? Tnx 😀
NZ has a crazy weather in a day, ulan init snow/frost in a day. True! Hirap dito mg residency 😂 savings? Hahaha food/petrol goodluck mahal masyado! BUT love nz more than pinas
Yes Ms. Anne, please make a video about partnership visa. Thanks. God bless ❤
@GirlChasingSunshine
2 жыл бұрын
Soon, Gladish! Share ko experience namin ni John in applying for partnership-based visas. :) Thanks for watching!
@lloiserosalinda
2 жыл бұрын
@@GirlChasingSunshine +1 🥰🥺 waiting po
Thank u miss ann, nanangarap din asawa kami for nz Lord wiling 2025 pagkatapos ng contrata nya sa Japan 🙏❤️ In Gods will po mam 🙏
Hello brother, i am trying for newzealand and i had finished my bachelor in business studies but I heard that business, finance and accounts are not quite popular for long term skills so instead of that can i apply for level 6 diploma in construction management ?
Just wanna ask, ilang months ka dapat magstay sa NZ if you're a family member na magmimigrate palang dun to become an official "resident". I'm not planning to stay longer kasi dun. Parang pavisit-visit lang. Thank you!
Ang galing mo mag explain maam very clear good luck ,god bless
Ms. Anne part 2 pleaseee, thanks!
thanks for the info 😊. .. keep safe
Hi Anne! Love your enthusiasm and fantastic info. Would like to request if you could activate english subtitles in your videos. I feel sad that I miss out what you are saying when you speak Tagalog since I don't speak the language. 😂 Thanks! ❤
Salamat po mam Anne! Very impormative!
@GirlChasingSunshine
2 жыл бұрын
Nasagot po ba ang expectations ninyo? Let me know kung meron pa po para matignan natin kung reality nga. Thanks for watching!
@garymunoz6649
2 жыл бұрын
@@GirlChasingSunshine lahat po mam Anne! Malinaw po kc ang mga paliwanag nyo! 😊
wow thank you for this very informative and helpful video.. looking forward in working in New Zealand or Canada after my contract in Japan hopefully after 3-4 years. San po maganda mag apply if my ma recommend po kayo? Construction field po ako.
Thank you for this vlog mS. anne....
Nice and very informative ma'am sunshine...may tanung sana Po aku...ilan days or buwan para Maka pasok ma agad yung pamilya ku sa new Zealand...if Maka punta man sa new Zealand...in God's Perfect timing...
Attendance checked ❤
Hello Ms. Anne, good day po. Ask ko lang po anong dapat namin na gawin if couple kami then need ng titirahan ano po mas mura ? Thanks po
Hello? Pangarap ko makarating dyan kaya lang napaka imposible na ata kc tyak wala ng tatanggap sa akin kc 71 years old na ko, pero napaka lakas ko pa rin sa awa at tulong ng Diyos, kung pwede mo pa akong matulungan na kahit DH or caregiver pwede rin ako, trabaho ko noon at isang therapist, until now yan pa rin ginagawa ko, natutuwa ako sau more blessings and Godbless.🇵🇭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭
@johnwall3976
11 ай бұрын
Try nyo Rin Po mag Canada
English and Kiwi slangs please and/or part 2 of this Haha. Again, thank you much Anne for sharing this. Helps a lot in setting expectations towards living in NZ. 💕 And yes, see you there in the other side.
@GirlChasingSunshine
2 жыл бұрын
Baka mahirap ako dun sa Kiwi slangs kasi kahit ngayon meron pa rin akong hindi nage-gets, sa true lang! Hahaha. May expectations vs reality entry ka ba, Charles, in case gumawa tayo ng Part 2? :)
@hopiamanipopcorn8190
Жыл бұрын
"leave the door ajar" kiwi slang po ito hehehhe. This means "leave the door a little bit open"
@maeramos538
6 ай бұрын
Ano po ibig sabihin sa Tagalog yung Karen ka kiwwi daw po yan thankz po sa sasagot
See you soon NZ🎉❤
Who among you here were able to access the website? It crashed since 10am NZ time. Did anyone get in?
wanna go there someday.. one of my dream country ❤️🇳🇿
@siopaothegreat
11 ай бұрын
Kung pangarapin mo new zealand akala mo langit ang pupuntahan mo. Lol
Hi, I like your videos. Amazing po. Good job.❤️
Thank you
Yes ate Anne. Part 2... waiting 🥰🇳🇿
@GirlChasingSunshine
2 жыл бұрын
Lapag mo expectations mo about New Zealand, Nikki, gawa tayo ng Part 2 haha.
I live in Auckland din po, dito po sa New Zealand speed limit is speed limit po talaga at opo 4 seasons in 1 day 😅
Thanks sa info idol. Nice!!!!!!!
@GirlChasingSunshine
2 жыл бұрын
Anong favorite mong entry, Renz? Haha. Thanks for watching!
Ganda naman po jan Madam!
Hi Anne, is the "at least twice the median wage" attainable within 2-3 years? Kasi kung hindi (for most people), ed hindi na rin po pala feasible na makapag apply for PR yung mga hindi makaka "at least 200%" na salary (unless nasa Green List yung profession nila)...? 🤔 Hope you can shed some light on this. Thanks in advance! 😊
Hi Ma'am, Pag na secrure na po ba yung VISA tsaka lang mag papasa ng requirements? or while applying for the Working Holiday Visa?
Yes pls😍gumawa kayu ng video tungkol sa kiwi accent❤
@GirlChasingSunshine
2 жыл бұрын
Sige po, ilista ko pero hindi ko po kaya ang Kiwi accent hahaha. Thanks for the suggestion.
@myraliebaclaan9772
2 жыл бұрын
@@GirlChasingSunshine ok lng po hehe kahit tips lng kng paano kayo nakakaintindi sa kanila😂
@GirlChasingSunshine
2 жыл бұрын
@@myraliebaclaan9772 Makitawa ka lang pag tumatawa din sila kahit di mo gets, chaaarrrr!! 😂😂😂
Part two please 😘
@GirlChasingSunshine
2 жыл бұрын
Sige po, ilista natin yan pero ilapag niyo expectations ninyo about New Zealand haha. Thanks Medel!
japan, i think, is where the most efficient public transport system is.
Hello, I want to know more about the skilled migrant category. I was planning on moving to NZ so if you have any ideas or opinion about this I would really appreciate. Anyway I like this video and thank you for sharing your experience. Hope that I can get there sooner or later.
Hi maam, pag bus driver po jan sa new zealand mataas po ba ang chance na makakuhab PR path?
Yes part 2 please and NZ slang please
Hi mam, gusto po mag apply ang anakko jan sa New Zealand, "Dairy Farm po ang inaaral nya yong mgpagatas at mag assist po ng mga baka. Any idea po sa kanyang pag apply? Kasi kung mag student visa pp xa is so expensive daw po 500 to 600 k pesos, so d po namin kakayanin, Hope na mapansin u po msg ko mam. Thanks a lot po
Miss Ann paano ba mag apply papunta jan.ano ba agency mo.puedi manghingi ng agency yong leget pa new zealand
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@GirlChasingSunshine
2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️ Thanks for watching!
Hi, i have one question.. are they accepting college undergraduate?? Thank you!
Part 2 pls 🤗
@GirlChasingSunshine
2 жыл бұрын
Let me know kung anoa ng expectation mo, Mong, para masama natins sa Part 2.
Hello Ms. Anne. May entertainer job position po ba jan? like playing the piano and singing in front of people sa lobby or sa resto? Im considering moving there from Vietnam with my boyfriend. Graduate po ako ng education. Sya naman po may experience sa pagkakanta.
I love NZ!
@GirlChasingSunshine
2 жыл бұрын
What do you love about NZ, Ron? :) Care to share?
hello po, i'm 18 and sometimes po pumapasok sa isip ko na sa future na mag-migrate sa ibang bansa and gusto ko sana sa new zealand.
@johnwall3976
11 ай бұрын
Go for it plan ahead. Try Canada, Australia or NZ
Ms. Sunshine planning to apply po ako for working holiday visa. Need po ba ng diploma or kahit TOR lang po muna ipasa? Ang tagal pa kasi ng graduation namin pero tapos ko na po lahat ng subjects ko 😭
❤❤❤❤From the PHILIPPINES
Ms. Anne I want to say thank you first for your informative and interesting topics in your vlog, I just want to suggest for the topic about english-kiwi slangs. Hoping for your consideration, thank you again btw and have a good day! - From the Philippines your KABAYAN!
OMG this is the kind of channel I'm looking for.
New Zealand is a beautiful country but high cost in house rental. Which is the house rental is per week
Hi ma'am where can I apply for working Visa in NZ?
Hi Ms. Anne nice content watching here in Manukau...
@GirlChasingSunshine
2 жыл бұрын
Hello kabayang Joe! Baka po may insight kayo sa reality na na-eexperience ninyo dito sa NZ, makakatulong po yan para magka-idea yung mga kababayan nating interesado ding mag-NZ. :)
Hola! I like your videos but ive been having troubles trying to understand the video, can you do a full video in english for example for us that dont speak filipino, please? Due to the title of the video is in english. Thanks. Regards!
@GirlChasingSunshine
2 жыл бұрын
Hello! Thanks for being here and thanks for the suggestion. I have some videos with subtitles. But as much as I'd like to put subtitle on every video, I just don't have the time and the capacity right now. :( So sorry! We'll get there. :)
Great video! 😍 We must really know how to manage our expectations and don’t expect everything to be perfect. Just enjoy being in NZ and make each moment with your family count! And yes, please make a video about NZ Slangs/NZ phrases 🤩
@GirlChasingSunshine
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Arianne! Yes, wala naman talagang perfect na lugar. It's just up to us to make it our own kind of perfect. Importante na alam mo ang papasukin mo so you can set your expectations and prepare what you need to do. Maghanda bago sumabak sa gyera haha. Hopefully soon, we can make that video about Kiwi slangs and phrases!
new subscriber here! nakakatuwa po mga video nyo po and ang jolly hehe:)
@GirlChasingSunshine
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being here, Dara!
I super agree with your point sa having deeper friendship with other cultures and ethnicities 😊
Social WOrker po ba meron pathway ngayon sa NZ?
Please make a video about the partnership visa po. Thank you :)
Do you have idea If How much apartment rent for 2 rooms?
mam. madali lang po ba makakuha ng driver's license? kahit hindi degree holder,
Hi po, do you know how HS is like in New Zealand? I'm just asking so i know what to expect 😊
Kaya po ba ang 27/hr nga sweldo for a family of 4?
can you explain about partnership visa
Hi, miss anne! New subscriber here. Push ko tong NZ dream ko. Hehe inshallah.🥰♥️🙏
@GirlChasingSunshine
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to our channel, Anna! Thanks for being here.
How about sa employer hindi b cla strict about sa work
Hello I'm new subscribers po. I just came across sa channel niyo. Can you share your opinion which is better Canada or NZ? Thank you
Hi po,Mission bay Takapuna Tauranga Mount Maunganui are my favorite destinations salamat po 🇵🇭✈🇳🇿
@michaeldelacruz4086
2 жыл бұрын
Lionel Cruz Maayong buntag po,cebu to Taupo whānau and Mahi ( Work )
@aaliizaahtai1681
2 жыл бұрын
@@michaeldelacruz4086 Hi po,Mahi in Auckland city available to the enthusiastic self motivated po.
@alansmith6029
2 жыл бұрын
@@michaeldelacruz4086 Kamusta ka po Auckland city whanau working double shifts,salamat sa iyo po.
@lionelcruz6748
2 жыл бұрын
@@alansmith6029 Mayoong buntag Auckland city fine Taupo lakes Rangitoto island Mount Maunganui exquisite po.
@aaliizaahtai1681
2 жыл бұрын
@@lionelcruz6748 Hi po,love Takapuna and Tauranga for holidays on the mount po.
Working in malaysia planning to Nz
Which one is better australia,canada or new zealand?
This is very informative! I would love to live there! my dream country
Maam ano po agency nyo nung pumunta po kayo, kailangan ko lang po talaga ng work
hi ma`am.ask ko lng po if legit ang NZ shores immigration?