We are Americans that moved to NZ back in 2009. Best decision we ever made. Got our citizenship in 2014.

@ItsaDrama

Ай бұрын

Congrats! There really is no better feeling! 😃🇳🇿

@travishowell7992

Ай бұрын

@@ItsaDrama Nice KZread channel by the way. How do you join the Slack channel mentioned in the videos?

That is the first time I have heard Wellington's Wind called a "Lovely Breeze". Wait for Winter!!!!!!!

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, and for saying hi! We appreciate you being with us! Have a great week😊

@Lazydaisy646

3 ай бұрын

Its honestly not that bad these days

@Sues-ub4iv

2 сағат бұрын

Winter is generally fine in Wellington but Spring is the windiest.

Kudos to this man who made so many life changes, some rather brave and scary, and his family. We wish them all well here in NZ.😊

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Hear, hear! Thank you for your kindness and warm welcome! 🥰

Hi Liz, I really love listening to these interviews with new Kiwis. I probably say that every time I watch one and comment.😊 It's nice to know that things are more expensive in other places. I think we often feel we have such a high cost of living here. I do think prices have risen more rapidly since covid times and large families must struggle a lot. Hearing how much it cost to send kids to University in the US surprised me. Had no idea it was that expensive. Would love to listen to another podcast about price comparisons, differences they have found and also to hear how Katie and Scott's children are finding life in NZ. We need plenty of positive people like them here. Hope life is going great for them.😊

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

And every week I say the same to you, Susan.."Thank you!" 🥰 Great topic for a podcast. Price comparisons...yes...we could write a list of all current things (food, houses, electricity, petrol etc) and then chat with someone not in NZ and compare....great idea, thank you. You are right, for some reason it makes you feel that little bit better when you know that your living costs are similar or less to other places. Sending you much love and gratitude, Susan! Liz x

Welcome to our little corner of the globe😊

@ItsaDrama

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your wonderfully warm welcome to Katie and her family! 🤗

Katie is fantastic, I love her positive outlook. Welcome to Aotearoa Katie, Scott, Gillian & Tilly. Wishing you all the best here!

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Lisa! Have a fantastic weekend 🥰

@alexsim8554

4 ай бұрын

It's New Zealand

@dane1056

16 күн бұрын

Bahahaha was just going to cheekily warn you that you'll get people whining about you saying Aotearoa and sure enough ☝️

@lisacrandall409

16 күн бұрын

@@dane1056 yep there’s always one 😒🥱😂

As an American who moved his family to NZ two years ago - It's hard, it's expensive and it's freaking worth it. We can't imagine living back in the States. New Zealand has such a chill way of life (to a fault sometimes) that we're shocked by the hustle/bustle of even an average midwestern suburb.

@ItsaDrama

3 ай бұрын

Perfect! 👌

@opiedrums6969

3 ай бұрын

Can I ask what part you came from?.

@KiwiKeggers

3 ай бұрын

@@opiedrums6969 SoCal

@opiedrums6969

3 ай бұрын

@@KiwiKeggers oh I'm out by Boston in NH. Probably similar cost to NZ

@travishowell7992

Ай бұрын

We moved from the US to NZ 15 years ago. After witnessing from afar how our home country has changed during that time, we are SO glad we made that decision.

What a pair of brilliant positive Woman you two are I really do hope you work together on line here ,this has been a absolutely a pleasure to watch. I am a 6 generation New Zealander and we so need you people living here like you both and so appreciate listening to you both.

@ItsaDrama

3 ай бұрын

What a fabulous comment, Leslie. Thank you so very much. It was an absolute pleasure talking to Katie, and it means the world to me that you felt the same! Thank you! 🥰Liz

I'm a born and bred kiwi and I'm delighted to have you girls living here - wish you were my neighbours! You are both gorgeous and so lovely.

@ItsaDrama

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰

What a great interview! I’ve been in Wellington 3 months from the US. So many great points about escaping the atmosphere of anxiety and not getting looked down on for creative pursuits here.

@ItsaDrama

Ай бұрын

Kia Ora and welcome to New Zealand! So glad you joined us and enjoyed the interview. Thank you! 😊

We were just saying yesterday it's so expensive in NZ it's actually a privilege to live here, and we're especially blessed to live in the part we live in (I actually am a kiwi, but British born, was raised here but lived overseas for a long time. welcome, it takes a good 2 years to settle in somewhere.

@squirtcycling.newzealand

26 күн бұрын

TOTAL BULLSHIT! ITS FAR MORE EXPENSIVE TO LIVE IN THE USA. I LIVED IN BOULDER, COLORADO FOR 4 YEARS. ITS WAS FAR MORE EXPENSIVE TO LIVE THERE BUT A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO LIVE.

Thank you Liz, for bringing us these stories. Especially at the moment, it's easy to focus on everyday worries and to forget that we actually are fortunate to call this place home. Katie and Scott, nau mai, haere mai. You're bringing valuable and much needed skills and l hope you'll all be very happy here. Nice to see so many people in the comments wanting to meet up with you and share stories. 😊

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so vey much, Niki. What a wonderfully warm welcome. Nui te aroha 🥰 Liz x

This is by far one of my favourite interviews on your channel, thank you Katie and Liz! It's so inspiring to hear about all the positive things people get to experience when moving to NZ, despite the challenges that come with it 😊😊

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you, Mila. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the wonderful response! 🥰 Liz

As you said swings and roundabouts, free rent versus school fees.I think Katie is talking about the Mcdonalds index if it still exists. It was based around the total costs that go into creating a Big Mac in each country. It was created because it is a standard product. It took into account rent, wages, food, energy etc. and is a good indicator of living costs.

@nikiTricoteuse

4 ай бұрын

I've never heard of the McDonald's index but, it's a great way of doing it. Heading off after this, to google if it still exists. 😊

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for joining us, Denise. I had never heard of the McDonald index so it is fascinating! have a great weekend 😃

I personally enjoyed your guy's conversation knowing that the cost of living here is cheaper, thank you, Liz and Katie, welcome, and all the best.

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Thank YOU for being with us and for the wonderful welcome! 🥰

Recently found your channel, love your energy! We are planning to move back from Asia and Europe after 30 years, so I started doing some research and want to prepare myself better. Enjoyed this interview, again love positive attitude from you both, thank you very much!

@ItsaDrama

28 күн бұрын

You are very welcome! Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to say hi. What a wonderful adventure you are about to embark on how exciting! Good luck and remember to keep us posted, (also, sign up for the free 5 day video guide to remind you of what is waiting for you www.itsadrama.com/ilovenz hope to see you there! 😊🇳🇿

This was brilliant, thanks to both of you.

@ItsaDrama

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Philip! Thank you ☺️

Great interview Liz. I m glad that they are happy in this beautiful country. Lots of love❤️

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Renata! Much love back to you my friend ❤️

Another great interview with more lovely folk. Keep 'em coming

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, David! We appreciate you being with us! 😃

Lovely Vlog. Enjoyed this series so much❤

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We appreciate you being with us 😊

Just love these interviews

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

We are so glad! Thank you for joining us and saying hi! 😊

Welcome to you all.

@ItsaDrama

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@sckiwidevil7822

3 ай бұрын

@@ItsaDrama You're more than welcome. Enjoy.

Good morning from the Kiwi's in Oz. Loved this interview with Katie and how refreshing it is to hear the truth about costings in the US. In Oz the prices are horrendous at the moment as are France, UK, Italy. We have not long returned from a trip to Europe. Caught covid in Italy at the beginning of our trip and was not impressed. We struggled thru, (of course that is the Kiwi way) missed so much on our itinerary but made the best of it. We found the food quality not up to scratch in many of the places and the price of food, entertainment, and lack of friendliness, generally, was very noticeable. Kiwi prices are below other countries in most cases. I think Katie was right when she said Kiwis were used to having low prices and really felt it when goods increased. As far as Oz and NZ fare as a comparison. NZ wins easily. What folks forget is in Oz, just about every critter, spider, insect, animals can kill you, in NZ you can lie down in nature anywhere and be safe. Here even the ants bite you !!! Take care lovely people.

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Rob and Jan! You must be physic...I was only saying to Bri the other day that we haven't heard from you in a while and now here you are 🥰 So sorry to hear about the Italy trip not going as expected. Sending you both much love over to Oz and thank you for sharing such honest observations. You are wonderful. 🇦🇺🇳🇿❤️ Liz and Bri x

@user-bi8wp6wy3l

4 ай бұрын

Why do you feel the need to bring Australia into a comparison between living in the US and NZ ? I am an Australian who has lived and travelled around this country for over 60 years and havent been killed by any of these so called dangerous critters yet. If life is so much better in NZ why are more than 600,000 kiwis living here the border is there to keep undesirables out not to stop you from returning home.

@robandjanbolton2704

4 ай бұрын

Per capita, there are more Australians living in NZ than Kiwis living in Oz. We are Kiwis living in Oz and feel more than qualified to speak of the comparisons to those countries we have lived in or travelled to. You musn't feel I was having a dig at Australians and it's great that you have not experienced any bad encounters with your native animals, however, anyone visiting here must always be aware of the dangers. The news media often relate stories of those who were not so lucky. We have signs by our river warning of crocodiles where folk launch their boats.

@user-bi8wp6wy3l

4 ай бұрын

@@robandjanbolton2704 You can quote whatever statistics you want but the fact is 510,000 more kiwis have moved to Australia than Australians have moved to NZ. NZs population is 5,1M and there are currently 586,000 living in Australia thats the equivalent of 11.5% of their population. Australias population is 2.6M and 76,000 live in NZ thats the equivalent of .3% of our population. You know as well as I do that "everything in Australia is trying to kill you" is grossly overstated by Utube reactors and usually used as clickbait. Yes there are dangerous creatures here as there are in lots of other countries, as a visitior are you likely to be injured by them - not unless you are extremely unlucky or just plain stupid. The discussion was around a lady comparing life in NZ compared to where she lives in the states I dont see how that discussion was even relevent to Australia ? The prices are high in Australia like a lot of places at the moment but so are the wages thats whey kiwis move here. At the end of the day having more disposable income means having more in your pocket to spend on your lifestyle like travelling to Europe..

@robandjanbolton2704

4 ай бұрын

Oh please !!! Mr stats man. I SAID PER CAPITA

I REALLY ENJOYED YOUR VIDEO WILL BE SENDING IT TO FRIENDS

@ItsaDrama

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Geoff! That is very kind of you 😊

Thanks for sharing your story. I hope your daughter is starting to settle in better and some friends have found her.

@ItsaDrama

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your warm welcome! 🤗

I love these conversations which honestly and factually let kiwis know, we have it so good!! We need to stop being so privileged. NZ costs are just as on parr as other countries. If we can afford to go on holiday overseas and buy expensive cars, and you see it everywhere, we can afford to live. Kiwis stop complaining, we are doing really well and we will be okay. Thank you for proving it!!

@ItsaDrama

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for joining us and for saying hi! 🥰

What a wonderful interview

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Mark 😊

Liz is right. People should stop moaning. When I was in Rotorua in 2022, I got to know some locals I now call friends. I heard several complain about the minimum wage and I told em I would be happy to even get that much cos NZ minimum wage is equal to what a GP with 2 years experience gets in Malaysia. Then they asked me what Malaysia’s minimum wage was… 400 NZD, after converting. ‘What? A week?’ they asked. I quietly told em: ‘A month.’ The looks of shock and horror they all had was a real Kodak moment.

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! We appreciate you taking the time to comment and to saying hi. Have a great week, my friend 😊 Liz

Drop into this interview and found it absolutely fascinating being from NZ. I've watched a few of Liz's previous videos and always enjoyed them too. I'm from here and I think our food, electric,internet is horrendously expensive now and get angry so glad to hear someone tell me it's not as bad as I think. Love Wellington met Stephen Fry in Arty Books one arvo - he raved about the coffee. Now live up the line in Whanganui about half way between the 2 of you but still miss Welly. Will keep an eye out and good luck with yr job hunting and Liz keep up yr great work bringing positive exciting peeps to NZ ❤

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

What a wonderfully kind comment, Jackie, thank you 🥰 We appreciate you very much. have a great week! Liz x

My auntie Pam is a social worker...I'll see if she can help u out with something

Good to hear positive comments about our lovely country. Talking about do it yourself gardens etc, I can live on very little with my garden providing masses of chokos atm. Just have to buy fish or meat and I have my meal each night. Hope all goes well with your life in NZ

@ItsaDrama

3 ай бұрын

Sounds great! Thank you for being with us and for saying hi!

Please share with Katie, that there is a shop in Johnsonville, that sells American food. Google US2U Johnsonville. All she has to do is to walk down to bus stop from Thorndon to the Wellington central station. At there, she can catch bus no 1 or take the Johnsonville line train.

@ItsaDrama

3 ай бұрын

Great info, thank you! And thnak you for your warm welcome 🤗

That’s amazing . . . 60% more for rental in Denver than Thorndon!! I've always read US house prices are about half what you'd pay in NZ.

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Me too! Isn't it wonderful when you get first hand information, Robert, so glad that you enjoyed listening to Katie 😊

@ideaWorld403

3 ай бұрын

I've spent time in Denver and Thorndon, and can hands down say Denver is far nicer. Each to their own I guess but the numbers reflect the reality- Denver is more expensive because it's so lovely and people want to be there.

Have you thought about applying for a child protection social work position? Oranga Tamariki are accredited, and then you should be able to get your children into schooling without those huge costs - if you are a registered Social worker in NZ then you would meet the criteria for a job there

i have got a big feeling you are going to be a big credit and asset to new zealand .best of luck and blessings. and let me say liz ,you're pretty good at interviewing ,you get a great rapport with your guests or this one .it's that can do attitude coming through again.if you keep going like this we'll claim you as an aussie . sounds like these yanks will hit the ground running

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Hehehe!! You are too kind, my friend. It's easy to get a rapport with someone as delightful as Katie 🥰 Thank you for your kindness, we appreciate you very much! Liz

How's her 13 year old acclimatizing to NZ after the traumatic separation from the US ??

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Very well, thank you! 😊

We here in the US too have noticed food prices going up incredibly now. I wonder what is going on!

Welcome to NZ! We made the move from Texas in 2011 and can't imagine going back. NZ isn't perfect but as you say it all balances out and life feels much simpler here 😊

@ItsaDrama

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Laurie, we are so happy that you love it here too! 😊

no place like home. I've travelled a handful of places - and lived in Australia for nearly 7 years - and NZ food -even your average cafe is superior, the supermarket veges are superior, our cost of living might be high but our standard of living is decent. I would rather live in NZ and have our way of life and cost of living than live in the US with zero available health care and don't get me started on the gun culture. fear seems to rule people's daily life and I wouldn't want to deal with the threat of violence for 1 factor alone let alone the lack of healthcare.

Education and higher education is open to absolutely everyone.... and is encouraged. My degree with interest ended up costing a little over $40,000 but it's paid for itself a hundred times over.

So - it would seem that cost of living in the US is higher than UK & NZ, contrary to popular mythology.

My biggest barrier for moving is my student loan debt. I don't want to move and pay it off, I'm trying to pay it off before moving. It's very frustrating.

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Keep going, Lizz. It will all be worth it in the end. Thank you for being with us 😊

@lizzthatvegan1207

4 ай бұрын

@@ItsaDrama thanks. I appreciate your encouragement ❤️

NZ is a great place to live if you know how to live within your means. Opportunities are there. House prices are hugely expensive, but there are still affordable houses if you're prepared to move to a cheaper location. The South Island has plenty of cheap houses compared to Wellington, Tauranga and Auckland. Invercargil is cheap as chips but, its right at the bottom of the country. However, the climate is still comparable to London.

@ItsaDrama

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 😊

I'm sorry but I found it funny and endearing that Liz doesn't understand how explosions and RPGs work. :D

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Oh, don't...it had Brian in stitches when he started editing...he kept rewinding it to make sure he'd heard right... 🫣 Seriously Liz?? A missile in his shoulder??? Apologies viewers...All I can say is I will try harder to know more stuff about more stuff in the future...🤪 Thankfully, my lovely guest, Katie, was gracious, patient and understanding! 😂🥰 Liz

Fuel may be very expensive in NZ, but their rego is very cheap, around $70 odd dollars annually depending on what car you own, as an expat kiwi living in Brizzy fuel is, on average, $2.30 for 98 octane but regos depending on motor sizes cost $600.00 plus..

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing, my friend! Love to you and yours in Aus 🇦🇺🥰

@jpkiwi8744

4 ай бұрын

NZ Rego is going up to around 120 /150 a year.. And IN Brissy go to Costco.. 98 is around 170/180

What a lovely story :). I love listening to these interviews with people who have moved. Everyone with different backgrounds but with one common goal, New Zealand! Something that would be interesting to hear about. How is it if you are self-employed? For example, if you are "self-sufficient" and can work from anywhere in the world, what are the possibilities of getting into NZ and start paying your taxes there instead? Do you have to earn a certain amount of money for it to be possible? Does anyone know? BTW, these university costs in the US are insane...if you are a Swede or a citizent of the EU/EAA (or have a permanent residence permit) Studying in Sweden is free of charge...I guess that weighs up the high taxes though...

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this kind comment, we are thrilled that you loved Katies story. As a side note, I am just about to record a podcast with an immigration advisor talking about student visas in NZ, I will make a note of your question and put it to her in the interview. Keep your eyes peeled! 🥰 Liz

@nicotinedeals

4 ай бұрын

​@@ItsaDrama oh, locking forward to that one! Those interviews are so informative 🙏😊

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@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Hope your week is going well, Michelle 🥰

I will be in whangarei on the 26th

Wow welcome to the whanu

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your warm welcome, Daniel! Have a great weekend 😃

Wow I'm a culinary institute of America graduate I graduated 2003 I would love to connect with u....!!! I live in Winter Park Colorado!!!!!

She's right about NZ University education. When they become permanent resident or citizen, her kids will benefit huge subsidies from the government for University studies. Not to mention, the one year free fees and the rest will be paid with zero intterest student loans. She doesn't have to worry financially with their children's education.

@ItsaDrama

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for being with us and for saying hi! We appreciate you very much 😃

@travishowell7992

Ай бұрын

Before moving to NZ from the US, my wife had looked at training to become a nurse by going to a US university. We dropped the idea due to the insane costs and no desire to be in debt for it. Moved to NZ (had residency) and she started right away at Massey University. Her entire 3-year degree cost right around $15k NZD at the time (2009).

Hi ladies, welcome. What do you both think about the Heath system here in New Zealand, is it different from the USA.?

And I'm a graduate from Auckland Technology for culinary arts in 2000

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and for being with us, chef! We appreciate you taking the time to share. Have a lovely week! 😊

Thx for Sharing How to contact Katie and Scott?

Hi Liz, do you have contact with any Saffas that have recently moved from SA to the beautiful NZ? I am not a spring chicken 🐔 anymore but my hubby is dead keen to make the leap with faith. Have a beautiful day 🌻

@ItsaDrama

3 ай бұрын

We do Tanya! I am due to record a podcast with a lovely lady from SA who recently moved to NZX with her family. Be sure to look out for it in the coming months! Much love chic! 🇿🇦 😃

Did you have to be boosted to get in ?

Was that Aurora I lived in Mississippi ave

NZ is a special place for all people who come in peace to live free and without fear

hi yes it was truly lovely hearing from her, and hear her attitude towards good old NZ and truly hope the enjoy there stay

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

We hope so too! Thank you for joining us 😃

Headaches can be exacerbated by city electrosmog. Your partner may feel better in the countryside.

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! ☺️

I am a New Zealander and I live in New Zealand - and New Zealand would be the last place I would move to if I had the opportunity to move..

What was the rental car app again? How do you spell that?

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

mevo.co.nz/

@mattieclan8957

4 ай бұрын

@@ItsaDrama Thanks👍

You don’t have to have car insurance in New Zealand if you don’t want to it’s up to you.

@sonja5191

3 ай бұрын

Stupid not to have car insurance though. It's out of your pocket if you are at fault in an accident.

@kiwidiesel

3 ай бұрын

​@@sonja5191especially if you hit an ev, battery pack replacement alone would cripple you financially for ever😂

@xerosereify

3 ай бұрын

If you don't care about your own car you can get third party though, which is much cheaper

How ever there are 4 terms in a year

Lovely breeze? In Wellington? 😂😂😂

@ItsaDrama

3 ай бұрын

🤣🤣

Why culinary?!?! I have been doing this for 30 years I would love to talk to Scott about culinary....I lived in karori

Yes food is very expensive in NZ considering We are a big producer and exporter Of meat,dairy products to 140 countries fruit fish,etc etc .only one good thing We are a G M O free country.illegal to grow any G M O crops.can’t import any Raw fruit veggies etc etc. no acid rain.Nuk free out 200 nautical miles no Nuk ships allowed with in .still a lot of road side stalls around the country selling home grown fruit veg eggs etc .Payment drop Cash in honesty box .also places to pick your own.Eat well stay healthy

@ItsaDrama

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to share, Loren! We appreciate it😊

How polluted are the rivers and beaches in NZ?

@travishowell7992

Ай бұрын

Generally speaking, as long as there is no farming up-stream of you location on the river and on public land you can drink water right out of moving water bodies. Been doing it regularly for 15 years since moving here and never had any issues from it. I have worked in a few conservation jobs over the years and in every one of those, no one carried water bottles when in the backcountry unless in high alpine areas where there was no running water. Just drank out of the streams with a cup.

Don’t forget, when in Rome!!! Embrace the culture in Aotearoa and don’t try and transplant what you had in your old country! Remember, you left it because of …

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, Craig! 😊

That 200k usd ballpark is a standard degree not a specialist field. NZ Uni cost is also creeping up, also short of dorms rooms. NZ hostels/dorm for first year Uni are now - 20-24knzd so costs creeping up.

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, and for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate you being with us! Have a great week😊

Hey I've seen some really nice remote places in the US at good prices surely it's a choice thing

@ItsaDrama

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to share, Michael! We appreciate it😊

Welcome to NZ. All western based nations are getting worse, but the USA is going downhill faster than most.

It's so expensive in NZ. Paid for healthcare in the USA lately???

Glad to hear you guys are enjoying your adventure. I see the occasional newspaper report about immigrants like yourselves who commit to this country and then find they meet the conditions set by Immigration NZ to get their residents visa and must leave the country. Get the very best advice on that stuff.

@ItsaDrama

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Neil 😊

is it me, or are there a lot of americans moving to nz and asutralia lol

Pre Covid,it was kind of expensive, since then,it's gone up so much,it is very noticeable, and the rise in Homeless numbers shows that I'm afraid.

@ItsaDrama

4 ай бұрын

Sending you much love, Andy. Hope you have a wonderful weekend my friend 😊

@Andy_M986

4 ай бұрын

@ItsaDrama Sending love right back to you, have a fantastic weekend.

My CIA degree was close to that

You moved to the wrong place in new zealand, South island is more peaceful

@kiwidiesel

3 ай бұрын

Maybe but south island is also inbred and speak with an accent if you are in Gore😂😂

This is a private school....I'm sure she has to wear a uniform and every thing else

@chefdinre7717

4 ай бұрын

WHAT!!!!!.... WELLINGTON OS CRAZY SPENDY

@chefdinre7717

4 ай бұрын

The wellington teams Are awesome It's so Uk

@chefdinre7717

4 ай бұрын

I owned this in North Dakota I am a seed to plate chef Graduated from the CIA I would love to talk to Scott about mis en place; mirepoix, consumes, beacheamel, volutes, hollandaise....I'm an advocate for August Escoffier Please reach out....I will be home on the 26th in whangarei.....but I've lived in America since 1996 I'm a kiwi How ever very americanized

@nikiTricoteuse

4 ай бұрын

​@@chefdinre7717You've posted this as a reply to another comment and it may not get seen. I suggest you repost its its own comment. If you select edit you can copy it. 😊

200k for a regular degree in USA? that doesn’t sound right

It’s cool people love it here BUT when it comes to social services, I really do feel like these people need to be trained in New Zealand to understand NZ problems. American is not gonna comprehend and have her own bases when it comes to Māori affairs/traumas.

@katesimpson4352

4 ай бұрын

Kia Ora Makere01, thank you so much for saying this! I think you make a really important point that people need to be thinking about and talking about. I know that the New Zealand Social Work Board is working to address this. Hopefully the training and requirements will continue to grow. As is, I was asked to take two trainings specific to Māori And Pacifica prior to getting registered. I also had to go through a cultural competency assessment. After that, I am still only provisionally licensed. I will require additional trainings and supervision in New Zealand for 1-2 years before I can be fully registered or work independently. I am happy that it is this way! But for me personally, I still want more training to be sure I that I am serving Māori well. I plan to take Te Reo classes at Te Wānanga-o-Aotearoa and some other training in rongoā. I also plan to listen with humility to any Māori person who offers to guid me. I don’t want to ever stop learning. I am grateful for your comment and I’m honestly open to any thoughts or suggestions on how I can grow and learn! That being said, there needs to be assurances that whatever training/assessment/supervision is compulsory is enough to guarantee all social workers in Aotearoa are culturally competent for Māori. That’s why I think your comment is so important. So kia ora, thank you! (And sorry for writing a book!)

@margaretobrien4851

4 ай бұрын

There are many cultures in NZ. There are Indian And Chinese communities which are numeric ally quite large as well as the European NZers. These people also need social workers for various reasons. People are people and many times the help you need cannot come from your own knowledge or community.

@makere01

4 ай бұрын

@@margaretobrien4851 I have to disagree. From what I’ve seen in my Whanau they have had bad experience from non-Māori social workers. For example, in the hospital, not knowing how we grieve and handle that whole process. Is just one of many reasons. But what makes New Zealand so unique and beautiful is that our core values are Māori values. I’m just talking about my experience.

@makere01

4 ай бұрын

@@katesimpson4352 my whanau have had bad experiences with social workers in the hospital. Non-Māori treating us like we’re criminals because we grieve differently. And my bias is that same foreigners are baffled to why we do things a certain way. But I’m glad you’re open-minded. Waimarie.

@katesimpson4352

4 ай бұрын

@@makere01 I wish I were surprised to hear this. You didn't deserve that and I am sorry it happened. My promise to you is that I will never do that. Honestly, I don't even treat criminals "like criminals." But that's probably little comfort. I'm just a drop in the bucket. I feel like there should be cultural tests for all social workers and culturally supportive response to grief and loss seems like a no-brainer test question. And thank you, again, for talking about this. I can't think of anything more important for me to know going into this work.

Tough time to come to New Zealand 🇳🇿 after the destruction the Labour party caused. Will take us Kiwi's a few years to clean up.

Terrible move