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@teenshek91224 сағат бұрын
Hi How are you able to fly drone in NZ ? i read everywhere they are not allowed ? pls advice
@kentaylor24166 сағат бұрын
Australian regulations are different. They don't have to put steak in steak pies.
@tristanpatterson38436 сағат бұрын
Don't come here if you don't like touching grass I suppose. If you adore nature, this is paradise.
@danielcachaco352210 сағат бұрын
Welly is such an exception! I’m moving back to Wellington from BC because it is that amazing! Couldn’t get it out of my mind :)
@Mikemonoa-hz2rz14 сағат бұрын
Thee only thing missing here is the tomato sauce it goes well with the pie 😕
@gl3nnium15 сағат бұрын
Well by definition its a negative list, all are first world problems. I would urge you that why you are in our country embrace the positves. Every place has pros and cons but ultimately you go somewhere new to embrace the positives. Enjoy your time here. Bring only your smile, leave only your footprints.
@NZExperience16 сағат бұрын
The notion that kiwis are friendly and welcoming is a myth
@khizarahmad428920 сағат бұрын
Which country is best for saving money and getting rich?
@brittanymorgan0918 сағат бұрын
@@khizarahmad4289 Canada for sure, higher pay overall but similar cost of living.
@Mikemonoa-hz2rz21 сағат бұрын
As a Hawaiian born breed I moved to new zealand when I was 8 years old I spent 27 years there in auckland, Hamilton and gisbourne I'm now 38 almost 39 now living in Frankston Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 I must say new zealand isn't the place for me, to crazy of a place, food isn't to bad, people are cool despite some horny frogs lingering around some places its crazy lol 😅, beaches are beautiful, and prices are reasonable😊 I love Australia 🇦🇺 cause it reminds me of home but bigger 😄 great video girlfriend 😁
@brittanymorgan0918 сағат бұрын
@@Mikemonoa-hz2rz thank you!! I'm glad you found a place you love in Australia 🦘
@Mikemonoa-hz2rz14 сағат бұрын
@brittanymorgan09 why thankyou the reason I moved to Australia is because I opened up my own gym and mma classes and I'm making just over 3k a week way much more than what I was making in new zealand but I love it here 😊
@Itisokaytobeawhitemale.-mj9kl22 сағат бұрын
Incredibly foolish woman to believe the Jagmeet NDP nonsense that high food prices are the fault of retailers. It is the Lib/NDP coalition of inflation that has caused the price increases. That woman exemplifies the ignorant Lib/NDP supporter.
@paulharrold22 сағат бұрын
You hate the work ethic , how can you afford to move back and forth ? Mommy and daddy support you don't they ?
@brittanymorgan0914 сағат бұрын
Huh? I saved for like 6 years to be able to move to NZ for a year. Now that I am back in Canada, I am working full time to replenish my savings. I grew up quite poor and have had zero help from my family. I worked while I was in NZ. What kind of comment is this?? 😂😂😂
@Speedi-tm5dm22 сағат бұрын
Hey Brittany Enjoyed your vlog
@brittanymorgan0914 сағат бұрын
Thank you!!
@XTCMatrix23 сағат бұрын
Saying there is nothing we can do to stop them from taking advantage of people is the reason why we're here. Don't accept defeat, you can show change by doing it yourself. Grow a few vegetables yourself, try local and whole foods. I think the whole agriculture system in developed nations is far different than the rest of the world, and simply does not work in a small scale.
@brittanymorgan0914 сағат бұрын
Oh I mean that the government should be passing laws to prevent this type of shit. I try to only shop at our local co-op grocer but it's not always possible. I've tried to grow veggies on my patio in the past and it ended up being way more expensive than buying. I would 100% do that if I had a yard/garden though.
@newbrunswick12345Күн бұрын
There are so many assumptions that are not reality in this video but welcome home. If you are happy then that is all that matters. Flights: flying in Canada is ridiculously expensive. It is not in NZ. To fly from Halifax to Toronto or Moncton to Monteal will often cost 4x what the same flight time would cost in NZ. Politics: kiwis are not interested in constantly discussing US politics. Alberta is obsessed with Trudeau and US politics. The political climate in Alberta is not something that ppl in Canada generally comment favourably about. The medical system in Canada has basically collapsed. You can't move to many areas of rhe country and expect to find a family doctor. The wait lists are 10s of 1000s long. Very few afterhour services (often none) and there is no private care options in some provinces too. The only option is the ER. I have recently had a conversation about a woman not being able to remove an IUD because she had no family doctor, couldn't get one, after hours didn't offer the service, and the specialists werent taking new patients. So her only option was the ER, yet they didn't provide this service either. I keep hearing stories like this. Just getting an after hours appt is almost impossible where I live, due to doctor shortages. Life in Caanda has become so expensive over the past few years that recent guests from NZ were shocked at the cost of living, the cost of maintaining a home, insurance, lack of services.
@brittanymorgan0914 сағат бұрын
This video is just my personal opinions, not facts. I only fly WestJet in Canada and have flown from Calgary to Ottawa and Toronto for under $250 round trip. It's only expensive if you book last minute or ignore when the seat sales are. Flights within NZ were pretty cheap, I was only referencing flights outside of NZ to travel to other countries. I was also not speaking about US News, I could not possibly care less about their BS. I was talking about WORLD news, like the war in Gaza, Ukraine, etc. I haven't had to deal with the healthcare system here since being back so I can't comment on that but I hope it's not as bad as you describe. Though the AB government cut a bunch of funding so I would be surprised.
@lindascott6902Күн бұрын
How bizarre… NZ is very multicultural. A quick comparison: white Europeans: CAN, 69.8%; NZ, 67.8% Asians: CAN, 17.5%; NZ, 17.3% Indigenous: CAN, 5%; NZ, 17.8% Pacifica: NZ, 8.9% Black: CAN, 4.3% Latin American: CAN, 1.6% Arab: CAN, 1.9% So a different mix in minor ethnic groups. Also, Canada had 5.46 migrants per 1000 in 2022, NZ had 14.72 in 2016.
@brittanymorgan0914 сағат бұрын
That is strange, outside of Auckland I really only saw white folks or Maori. Perhaps those stats sway heavily to immigrants mainly living in Auckland?
@Richo7327 сағат бұрын
Race and culture/ethnicity are not the same thing, though. "White Europeans" could be a very culturally diverse group, or alternatively a very homogeneous group, similarly for "Asians" etc.
@roadrunner911Күн бұрын
nz is a village lol
@richardcaldwell9160Күн бұрын
Hey Brittany, i accept your views, but always remember kith & kin come first (in my humble opinion}. I tried, but always came back to momma !!
@Itisokaytobeawhitemale.-mj9kl22 сағат бұрын
My family are amongst the worst people I know. My wifes family ? Amongst the best people I know. They have shown me what family is all about and I am so very grateful they unhesitatingly welcomed me in as one of their own.
@Itisokaytobeawhitemale.-mj9kl22 сағат бұрын
Come home to momma ? My momma booted me out at age 10.
@dcbbotКүн бұрын
Demographically, more Canadians are white, of European descent, than NZders. It's not a big difference, but it is a difference - Canada 69.8%, NZ 67.8%. I think comparing a small, quaint, wealthy, white tourist town like Nelson, to a major metropolitan center in a country of close to 40 million is skewing your understanding of the demographics of the two countries. Only Auckland is comparable. Christchurch, the second largest city in NZ, is 380,00 people, that's a quarter the size of Calgary. Incidentally, Auckland has a lower proportion of European descendants than Calgary as well - 53.5% to 57.98%. Furthermore, the proportion of Canadian residents who were born overseas, so recent migrants, is also smaller than NZ - Canada 23% -- 2021 census, versus NZ 27%. So, yeah, I think your experience is skewing how you're percieving the two countries here. Also on the greenspace Auckland 18%, v, Calgary 13%. But you're right that NZ cities have less of an urban, street life vibe, though it's been markedly lower since covid. NZ was the last place inhabited by humans on the planet, it is isolated, and for those not from NZ it's a thing. But, while NZders are isolated, in my experience having lived and worked in 5 countries (partner who is north American who has also lived and worked around the world) and travelled via backpacking or couchsurfing to well over 35 coutnries, as opposed to vacationing in hotels or whatever, North American's are less curious about world events/countries (that is events that aren't north American). Canadians aren't anywhere as solipistic as people from the U.S in my experience, but still more solipsistic than NZders. Once again, I think you'd have to compare your exprience of living in a small town of a certain type, with the same in Canada. Agree, with what you say regarding freindliness, though would frame it differently. Nzders by and large are quite friendly and helpful, but are not particularly open. My expeirence with Canadians is that they're just as friendly, but a bit more open, and more sociable in general.
@nicconz122 сағат бұрын
Canadian cities on the whole feel a lot more cosmopolitan and multicultural compared to Auckland. Canadian culture is a lot more accepting of immigrants compared to NZ. Based on experience rather than stats :)
@brittanymorgan0914 сағат бұрын
I wasn't comparing Nelson to Calgary but all of the areas I lived in and visited in NZ to Canada (I've lived in Toronto and Ottawa too). Calgary has also welcomed a lot of new people over the last year so it feels much more diverse than a year ago. Everywhere outside of Auckland seemed majority white/European or Maori outside of the tourists. It's just my opinion and what I noticed, not a fact.
@modfusКүн бұрын
The world famous Calgary Stampede! What a great event.
@waynecollins4115Күн бұрын
Brittany you are a wonderfully articulate communicator. I would watch any travel experience you had to share.
@brittanymorgan0914 сағат бұрын
Thank you!! Such kind words 😊❤️
@laskinovКүн бұрын
Great after thought on your comparison. Home will also be home. In NZ we call it the tall poppy syndrome where we dont care what the Jones are doing. Show your wealth through credit? go figure, as a Kiwi living in Brisbane, Im moving back to NZ permanently after 15 years living in Brisbane Australia early next year and Im not looking forward to it. First, fuel prices, and the winters!! and that's Auckland winters. Food prices between the two countries are about the same. However the wages are higher in Australia than NZ, but home will always be home.
@brittanymorgan0914 сағат бұрын
So true about home always being home. I will miss many parts of living in NZ though, it was a wonderful experience.
@Richo7329 сағат бұрын
As an Aussie who recently visited NZ, there are definitely some foods that are much cheaper or much better quality at any given price point here in Aus. Probably mostly for foods that are a lot less popular in NZ compared to Aus, like olive oil or Euro style cheeses.
@McfreddoКүн бұрын
New Zealanders are poorer than they once were and I really think that's why doing things with discretionary spending is less. New Zealand's media has taken a hammering as to knowing what's going on.
@McfreddoКүн бұрын
I wouldn't have thought Canadians were like that. How awful. So on your death bed, you're gunna wish you had worked another 10 weeks?
@brittanymorgan0914 сағат бұрын
I know, it's absolutely insane!! Too many folks here are obsessed with wealth and material things.
@TamilcinematalksКүн бұрын
welcome back to home
@slamtilt01Күн бұрын
Great video Brittany. But come on, you can’t compare Calgary with Nelson and expect everyone to maintain a straight face 😑 and not crack up laughing 😅. Of cause Calgary is going to be better for the hustle and bustle and entertainment and things to do. But let’s face it are you really going to be bicycling around in Winter 🥶 in Calgary in the snow and ice? I have been to both Calgary and Nelson and I think 🤔 I’d be more interested to cycle 🚲 in Nelson’s winter than Calgary’s winter.
@thrusta100Күн бұрын
Yep she’s all rose coloured coloured glasses now till November...🥶👎
@nicconz122 сағат бұрын
She's comparing Calgary with Auckland which isn't such an amazing city and has fewer events.
@brittanymorgan0918 сағат бұрын
@@slamtilt01 oh haha I wasn't comparing Nelson & Calgary. More Calgary with everywhere we lived in NZ (including Auckland). A lot of folks bike here year round believe it or not! Fat tire bikes are getting more and more popular. But yeah, winter in Nelson would be muuuuch nicer.
@brittanymorgan0918 сағат бұрын
@@thrusta100 I'm looking forward to winter 🙂 it's lovely for a few months but it gets tough in Feb/March when we deep freeze and it lingers some years.
@brittanymorgan0918 сағат бұрын
@@nicconz1 I compare these cities simply because I lived in both and they have similar populations. This is just me explaining my experiences, I can't compare cities I haven't lived in 🤷
@bittersweet340Күн бұрын
Well NZ inflation has dropped by 3.3% Banks are dropping their interest rates, and petrol prices have come down, but no movement on food as of yet.
@brittanymorgan0918 сағат бұрын
@@bittersweet340 that's great to hear! I found groceries at farmer's markets in NZ to be really reasonably priced. Better than the grocery store!
@martinbynion1589Күн бұрын
Christchurch HIDDEN? You need to get out a bit more, missy, and lose that isolationist North American attitude!
@ranthomas1292Күн бұрын
Home is where the heart is, from a kiwi
@brittanymorgan0914 сағат бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@mattieclan8957Күн бұрын
I think it takes more than a year to settle any where in the world.
@brittanymorgan0918 сағат бұрын
@@mattieclan8957 it was never my intention to settle permanently in NZ on my year abroad, I wanted to get a feel for it to see if I wanted to stay for 2 full years but 1 was enough for me.
@mattieclan895718 сағат бұрын
@@brittanymorgan09 fair enough
@trudimclaren4301Күн бұрын
Thank you, Brit, I have to say, I can't argue with any of your points - I think you pretty much nailed it. The main things I noticed about Canada (from the perspective of someone who is used to NZ the way you're used to Canada) is the lack of good Indian food - that's one cuisine we absolutely nail (like you do Mexican, and it's just not as good here) - just a proximity thing, I guess - and Canada's focus on the US to the exclusion of the UK news - I get UK comedy because I always know what's going on there with politics, etc., where I just find US news too depressing 🫤 I'm so glad you're home and happy, though - kia kaha lovely lady ❤
@gracedagostino5231Күн бұрын
I’m originally from Toronto but have lived many years in California. The USA news is the most important news in the world. What happens in Washington DC is far more important than what happens in the UK, Canada, New Zealand, or Australia. Without the USA money Russia would not only have taken over Ukraine by now, but the rest of Europe and the UK. Without the mighty USD the state of Israel wouldn’t even exist. What is so depressing about USA news, as it’s the most important and exciting news in the world.
@trudimclaren4301Күн бұрын
@@gracedagostino5231 to you maybe, but this is exactly the sort of "rah, rah, go America" attitude I can't stand. There is so much wrong with the place (human rights records, no free healthcare, racial issues, etc.). You are also often fed lies by the media there, and their culture just sickens me - to me, they're a blight on the world, churning out that war machine. And do not start on Israel (they shouldn't exist after what they've done to Palestinians, but the US props them up and they keep committing atrocities!) You think what you want, but I will respectfully keep to my opinion, thank you.
@gracedagostino523123 сағат бұрын
@@trudimclaren4301 lol, you are the one with deep seated anger issues. I love America, and am dual Canadian/American citizen. Also there is no such thing as “free” healthcare, as your taxes are much higher than ours. I am a middle class person, and am happy with the healthcare I receive, which is the best in the world. Without the USA, the nuclear powers of the world China, Russia, India, North Korea, and Iran would take over your silly little country in 5 minutes. So please get off your “High Horse”
@brittanymorgan0918 сағат бұрын
@@trudimclaren4301 I have found a few hidden gem Indian food spots in Calgary but they're definitely hard to come by! Apparently Calgary has amazing Vietnamese food, who knew?? And yes, the US News is all consuming. I get that it's important for us as Canadians but the way the US reports is so doom and gloom!
@georgea6047Күн бұрын
Thanks for a great vid! Interesting to hear that you would not consider moving to New Zealand at all! I've lived in Calgary for 3 years and find that winter months there are more depressing and make you feel like moving to Australia or New Zealand haha. Glad you're happy to be home!
@brittanymorgan0914 сағат бұрын
The winters here can be tough but I actually love winter, I just wish it was a proper 3 months not 6 😭
@TechBro-tf3mgКүн бұрын
I am also in NZ. it's amazing.
@Mikemonoa-hz2rz20 сағат бұрын
Not really bro 😕 😒
@NZExperience17 сағат бұрын
@@TechBro-tf3mg yeah, nah
@Mikemonoa-hz2rz14 сағат бұрын
@@NZExperiencena is right 🙄🤦 lol
@TechBro-tf3mg5 сағат бұрын
@@Mikemonoa-hz2rz Bro, I agree every nation has pros and cons, but NZ is great despite lot of problems and its geography, location. Like - India has got its own problems but for IT & BPM indusry, It has higher ranking than USA.
@user-yb3np1xc9wКүн бұрын
I’m Canadian in WHV in Auckland. I have only been here for about 3 months and already miss Canada 😅.
@brittanymorgan0918 сағат бұрын
@@user-yb3np1xc9w I don't blame you! Auckland lacks a lot of charm so I hope you get to explore more parts of NZ. Wellington is really chill!
@terryevp4084Күн бұрын
Top-notch video Brittany. I totally agree with you that cost of living gone through the roof in Canada. I was buying groceries yesterday and I almost came home without buying anything at all..LOL...!!!!. Well said " Keeping up with the Joneses" is spreading way too fast in Canada, That's why many people are in so much debt. Many Thanks for these amazing content.
@brittanymorgan0918 сағат бұрын
@@terryevp4084 thanks Terry!! The grocery stores are truly out of control 😔
@brucecowinКүн бұрын
I lived in NZ for a total of almost 15 years and moved back to Canada 7 years ago. I have a theory as to why motorists stop for pedestrians in Canada but not in NZ. In Canada, most intersections that don't have traffic lights have stop signs. Whereas in NZ, most of those intersections are give way (or "yield" as we say in Canada). So motorists in Canada are more used to stopping and giving way to pedestrians.
@brittanymorgan09Күн бұрын
@@brucecowin interesting! I also have a theory that drivers in Canada stop for pedestrians because it's just kind to do in the cold weather months so the person on foot can get inside asap 😂 and we all got used to that in winter so now we do it all the time haha
@Itisokaytobeawhitemale.-mj9kl22 сағат бұрын
No. Roundabouts are common in NZ so traffic flows smoothly. In Canada everyone has to stop hence traffic just crawlsss along at a snail pace. NZ traffic rules are far superior.
@Mikemonoa-hz2rz20 сағат бұрын
@@Itisokaytobeawhitemale.-mj9klroads and rules are different everywhere brother new zealand and Australia are nearly as similar but I must say my home country hawaii is easier to drive around every time I go back I'm literally driving the Ferrari like a crazy horse through the country roads 😅😂 lol
@modfusКүн бұрын
Some really perceptive points Brittany. I agree with you that, particularly outside the main cities, New Zealanders can be quite willfully ignorant about what's going on around the world. There is also quite a big cultural divide between wealthier New Zealanders when it comes to Global awareness - wealthy New Zealanders spend a lot of time out of the country so they are far more cosmopolitan than typical Kiwis. New Zealanders like to think they live in a "classless" society but that is because most Kiwis have little awareness of how different the lives of the wealthiest New Zealanders are to their own.
@brittanymorgan0914 сағат бұрын
Ah very interesting!! I never thought about the class divide affecting world interest but that really does make sense. Thanks for the insights!
@LOU-bg2wuКүн бұрын
🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦✊✊✊ NEW ZEALAND ASS👎
@amsalabdullah5068Күн бұрын
thanks a lot very informative
@brittanymorgan09Күн бұрын
@@amsalabdullah5068 I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂
@Ar-ob1gzКүн бұрын
Was there a washer and dryer in the room?
@brittanymorgan09Күн бұрын
@@Ar-ob1gz no washer/dryer unfortunately
@roryhebberd9766Күн бұрын
Cracking up laughing. Im in Dunedin I like visiting Nelson but yeah wouldn't want to live there. Family had a backpackers in the 90s. Some tourists said NZ was kinda like the 70's. Stimulating conversation kinda rare in the regions its who you know.
@brittanymorgan09Күн бұрын
@@roryhebberd9766 fair enough! Nelson was a beautiful area but quite small and secluded. Great place to retire for sure. You're right, it's definitely who you know when it comes to conversation and context!
@roryhebberd9766Күн бұрын
@brittanymorgan09 mothers from up tgat way. Long road trips for summer holidays. Nelson's also kinda odd. Older retired and alternative hippie types. Great weather and area though. You liked Dunedin iirc?
@Frank-rx8chКүн бұрын
As a kiwi, have never been one for materialism. Prefer to provide for my needs than wants.
@brittanymorgan09Күн бұрын
@@Frank-rx8ch I really miss the pack of materialism in NZ. It's such a free way of living.
@renatamortazavi2450Күн бұрын
Great vlog Btittany wt great items on your comparison list.👌Great job.👍 We are very happy for you that you are happy and enjoying your city.😘😘 Lots of love 💖💖💖
@brittanymorgan09Күн бұрын
@@renatamortazavi2450 thank you! ❤️❤️
@robertdean1579Күн бұрын
After being in NZ and Australia for months, I had the same impression regarding food costs and work environment after returning to the US.
@brittanymorgan09Күн бұрын
@@robertdean1579 I've heard it's very similar in the US with these crazy food prices. I'm hoping it calms down soon!
@AtCheruti2 күн бұрын
Do NOT move to New Zealand. Stay out!!!
@chrise30992 күн бұрын
There is no comparison. New Zealand wins every time.
@monah55322 күн бұрын
Canadian here who had opportunity the work in NZ for a short time. Aside from the spectacular nature, I loved the quirky sense of humour and how unmaterialistic the Kiwis are and very concientious about the environment.
@brittanymorgan09Күн бұрын
Absolutely! I love how chill they are and not obsessed with consumption and status. A true breath of fresh air!
@carolynek18752 күн бұрын
Britney , it's not much better in the united states.. One Bedroom goes for about 1500 to 1700 hundred a month.. Food prices are horrible. A thirty two ounce jar of hellman's mayonnaise , three years ago was $2.99..it is now $7.49.. You can't get a loaf of bread under $2.50..meat prices are so high ..people live on pasta dishes with no meat ..or buy from are dollar tree stores which actually are 1.25 but still cheaper than other grocery stores..gas is ridiculous i drive unreal ...car insurance is through the roof no pun intended lol.. I live in a condo I can't say that my electric bill is high.I only pay for electric.Like 30 during the winter and 45 during the summer cause I have Central air. My h.o.a is $ 256 a month it includes heat gas and water and taking care of property... I guess I was blessed because I bought my condo.During the pandemic..the interest rate was only 3.% now its 7%...my mortgage is so low even qith condo insurance..taxes for my condo are very low because all the exemptions i am allowed Nowadays, people can't live. Interest rates. Are crazy foods crazy People live at the dollar store.its heart breaking ... I blame corrupt politicians everywhere... Thanks for the. Great video .
@brittanymorgan09Күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing all this great info!! That is wild that the US is experiencing the same crazy inflation and high cost of living. A very sad and difficult time for many indeed. I hope something happens soon to drop prices so we can all breathe a bit!
@carolynek1875Күн бұрын
@brittanymorgan09 me to Brittany people are homeless all over here and it's sad there priced out here with rent and food I live in the suburbs ..keep up the good videos !!
@EveSaja3 күн бұрын
I love living in Canada
@kay-leepanda37324 күн бұрын
Yes New Zealand is cold, I recommend you should go to the UK and Canada as they are much warmer. Also if you don't have a lot of money you would be better to go to Canada and UK to live. Petrol and food is very very very expensive and not good for tourists and foreigners. Wages are very low so don't work here its really low money hard to survive. Again Canadians and UK people are not gonna survive here. You will not enjoy it here in NZ try USA. 😮
@brittanymorgan093 күн бұрын
The cold in NZ ain't nothing compared to a Canadian winter 😂
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Remember, you can add water to the wort to raise your volume.
Hi How are you able to fly drone in NZ ? i read everywhere they are not allowed ? pls advice
Australian regulations are different. They don't have to put steak in steak pies.
Don't come here if you don't like touching grass I suppose. If you adore nature, this is paradise.
Welly is such an exception! I’m moving back to Wellington from BC because it is that amazing! Couldn’t get it out of my mind :)
Thee only thing missing here is the tomato sauce it goes well with the pie 😕
Well by definition its a negative list, all are first world problems. I would urge you that why you are in our country embrace the positves. Every place has pros and cons but ultimately you go somewhere new to embrace the positives. Enjoy your time here. Bring only your smile, leave only your footprints.
The notion that kiwis are friendly and welcoming is a myth
Which country is best for saving money and getting rich?
@@khizarahmad4289 Canada for sure, higher pay overall but similar cost of living.
As a Hawaiian born breed I moved to new zealand when I was 8 years old I spent 27 years there in auckland, Hamilton and gisbourne I'm now 38 almost 39 now living in Frankston Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 I must say new zealand isn't the place for me, to crazy of a place, food isn't to bad, people are cool despite some horny frogs lingering around some places its crazy lol 😅, beaches are beautiful, and prices are reasonable😊 I love Australia 🇦🇺 cause it reminds me of home but bigger 😄 great video girlfriend 😁
@@Mikemonoa-hz2rz thank you!! I'm glad you found a place you love in Australia 🦘
@brittanymorgan09 why thankyou the reason I moved to Australia is because I opened up my own gym and mma classes and I'm making just over 3k a week way much more than what I was making in new zealand but I love it here 😊
Incredibly foolish woman to believe the Jagmeet NDP nonsense that high food prices are the fault of retailers. It is the Lib/NDP coalition of inflation that has caused the price increases. That woman exemplifies the ignorant Lib/NDP supporter.
You hate the work ethic , how can you afford to move back and forth ? Mommy and daddy support you don't they ?
Huh? I saved for like 6 years to be able to move to NZ for a year. Now that I am back in Canada, I am working full time to replenish my savings. I grew up quite poor and have had zero help from my family. I worked while I was in NZ. What kind of comment is this?? 😂😂😂
Hey Brittany Enjoyed your vlog
Thank you!!
Saying there is nothing we can do to stop them from taking advantage of people is the reason why we're here. Don't accept defeat, you can show change by doing it yourself. Grow a few vegetables yourself, try local and whole foods. I think the whole agriculture system in developed nations is far different than the rest of the world, and simply does not work in a small scale.
Oh I mean that the government should be passing laws to prevent this type of shit. I try to only shop at our local co-op grocer but it's not always possible. I've tried to grow veggies on my patio in the past and it ended up being way more expensive than buying. I would 100% do that if I had a yard/garden though.
There are so many assumptions that are not reality in this video but welcome home. If you are happy then that is all that matters. Flights: flying in Canada is ridiculously expensive. It is not in NZ. To fly from Halifax to Toronto or Moncton to Monteal will often cost 4x what the same flight time would cost in NZ. Politics: kiwis are not interested in constantly discussing US politics. Alberta is obsessed with Trudeau and US politics. The political climate in Alberta is not something that ppl in Canada generally comment favourably about. The medical system in Canada has basically collapsed. You can't move to many areas of rhe country and expect to find a family doctor. The wait lists are 10s of 1000s long. Very few afterhour services (often none) and there is no private care options in some provinces too. The only option is the ER. I have recently had a conversation about a woman not being able to remove an IUD because she had no family doctor, couldn't get one, after hours didn't offer the service, and the specialists werent taking new patients. So her only option was the ER, yet they didn't provide this service either. I keep hearing stories like this. Just getting an after hours appt is almost impossible where I live, due to doctor shortages. Life in Caanda has become so expensive over the past few years that recent guests from NZ were shocked at the cost of living, the cost of maintaining a home, insurance, lack of services.
This video is just my personal opinions, not facts. I only fly WestJet in Canada and have flown from Calgary to Ottawa and Toronto for under $250 round trip. It's only expensive if you book last minute or ignore when the seat sales are. Flights within NZ were pretty cheap, I was only referencing flights outside of NZ to travel to other countries. I was also not speaking about US News, I could not possibly care less about their BS. I was talking about WORLD news, like the war in Gaza, Ukraine, etc. I haven't had to deal with the healthcare system here since being back so I can't comment on that but I hope it's not as bad as you describe. Though the AB government cut a bunch of funding so I would be surprised.
How bizarre… NZ is very multicultural. A quick comparison: white Europeans: CAN, 69.8%; NZ, 67.8% Asians: CAN, 17.5%; NZ, 17.3% Indigenous: CAN, 5%; NZ, 17.8% Pacifica: NZ, 8.9% Black: CAN, 4.3% Latin American: CAN, 1.6% Arab: CAN, 1.9% So a different mix in minor ethnic groups. Also, Canada had 5.46 migrants per 1000 in 2022, NZ had 14.72 in 2016.
That is strange, outside of Auckland I really only saw white folks or Maori. Perhaps those stats sway heavily to immigrants mainly living in Auckland?
Race and culture/ethnicity are not the same thing, though. "White Europeans" could be a very culturally diverse group, or alternatively a very homogeneous group, similarly for "Asians" etc.
nz is a village lol
Hey Brittany, i accept your views, but always remember kith & kin come first (in my humble opinion}. I tried, but always came back to momma !!
My family are amongst the worst people I know. My wifes family ? Amongst the best people I know. They have shown me what family is all about and I am so very grateful they unhesitatingly welcomed me in as one of their own.
Come home to momma ? My momma booted me out at age 10.
Demographically, more Canadians are white, of European descent, than NZders. It's not a big difference, but it is a difference - Canada 69.8%, NZ 67.8%. I think comparing a small, quaint, wealthy, white tourist town like Nelson, to a major metropolitan center in a country of close to 40 million is skewing your understanding of the demographics of the two countries. Only Auckland is comparable. Christchurch, the second largest city in NZ, is 380,00 people, that's a quarter the size of Calgary. Incidentally, Auckland has a lower proportion of European descendants than Calgary as well - 53.5% to 57.98%. Furthermore, the proportion of Canadian residents who were born overseas, so recent migrants, is also smaller than NZ - Canada 23% -- 2021 census, versus NZ 27%. So, yeah, I think your experience is skewing how you're percieving the two countries here. Also on the greenspace Auckland 18%, v, Calgary 13%. But you're right that NZ cities have less of an urban, street life vibe, though it's been markedly lower since covid. NZ was the last place inhabited by humans on the planet, it is isolated, and for those not from NZ it's a thing. But, while NZders are isolated, in my experience having lived and worked in 5 countries (partner who is north American who has also lived and worked around the world) and travelled via backpacking or couchsurfing to well over 35 coutnries, as opposed to vacationing in hotels or whatever, North American's are less curious about world events/countries (that is events that aren't north American). Canadians aren't anywhere as solipistic as people from the U.S in my experience, but still more solipsistic than NZders. Once again, I think you'd have to compare your exprience of living in a small town of a certain type, with the same in Canada. Agree, with what you say regarding freindliness, though would frame it differently. Nzders by and large are quite friendly and helpful, but are not particularly open. My expeirence with Canadians is that they're just as friendly, but a bit more open, and more sociable in general.
Canadian cities on the whole feel a lot more cosmopolitan and multicultural compared to Auckland. Canadian culture is a lot more accepting of immigrants compared to NZ. Based on experience rather than stats :)
I wasn't comparing Nelson to Calgary but all of the areas I lived in and visited in NZ to Canada (I've lived in Toronto and Ottawa too). Calgary has also welcomed a lot of new people over the last year so it feels much more diverse than a year ago. Everywhere outside of Auckland seemed majority white/European or Maori outside of the tourists. It's just my opinion and what I noticed, not a fact.
The world famous Calgary Stampede! What a great event.
Brittany you are a wonderfully articulate communicator. I would watch any travel experience you had to share.
Thank you!! Such kind words 😊❤️
Great after thought on your comparison. Home will also be home. In NZ we call it the tall poppy syndrome where we dont care what the Jones are doing. Show your wealth through credit? go figure, as a Kiwi living in Brisbane, Im moving back to NZ permanently after 15 years living in Brisbane Australia early next year and Im not looking forward to it. First, fuel prices, and the winters!! and that's Auckland winters. Food prices between the two countries are about the same. However the wages are higher in Australia than NZ, but home will always be home.
So true about home always being home. I will miss many parts of living in NZ though, it was a wonderful experience.
As an Aussie who recently visited NZ, there are definitely some foods that are much cheaper or much better quality at any given price point here in Aus. Probably mostly for foods that are a lot less popular in NZ compared to Aus, like olive oil or Euro style cheeses.
New Zealanders are poorer than they once were and I really think that's why doing things with discretionary spending is less. New Zealand's media has taken a hammering as to knowing what's going on.
I wouldn't have thought Canadians were like that. How awful. So on your death bed, you're gunna wish you had worked another 10 weeks?
I know, it's absolutely insane!! Too many folks here are obsessed with wealth and material things.
welcome back to home
Great video Brittany. But come on, you can’t compare Calgary with Nelson and expect everyone to maintain a straight face 😑 and not crack up laughing 😅. Of cause Calgary is going to be better for the hustle and bustle and entertainment and things to do. But let’s face it are you really going to be bicycling around in Winter 🥶 in Calgary in the snow and ice? I have been to both Calgary and Nelson and I think 🤔 I’d be more interested to cycle 🚲 in Nelson’s winter than Calgary’s winter.
Yep she’s all rose coloured coloured glasses now till November...🥶👎
She's comparing Calgary with Auckland which isn't such an amazing city and has fewer events.
@@slamtilt01 oh haha I wasn't comparing Nelson & Calgary. More Calgary with everywhere we lived in NZ (including Auckland). A lot of folks bike here year round believe it or not! Fat tire bikes are getting more and more popular. But yeah, winter in Nelson would be muuuuch nicer.
@@thrusta100 I'm looking forward to winter 🙂 it's lovely for a few months but it gets tough in Feb/March when we deep freeze and it lingers some years.
@@nicconz1 I compare these cities simply because I lived in both and they have similar populations. This is just me explaining my experiences, I can't compare cities I haven't lived in 🤷
Well NZ inflation has dropped by 3.3% Banks are dropping their interest rates, and petrol prices have come down, but no movement on food as of yet.
@@bittersweet340 that's great to hear! I found groceries at farmer's markets in NZ to be really reasonably priced. Better than the grocery store!
Christchurch HIDDEN? You need to get out a bit more, missy, and lose that isolationist North American attitude!
Home is where the heart is, from a kiwi
Thank you ❤️
I think it takes more than a year to settle any where in the world.
@@mattieclan8957 it was never my intention to settle permanently in NZ on my year abroad, I wanted to get a feel for it to see if I wanted to stay for 2 full years but 1 was enough for me.
@@brittanymorgan09 fair enough
Thank you, Brit, I have to say, I can't argue with any of your points - I think you pretty much nailed it. The main things I noticed about Canada (from the perspective of someone who is used to NZ the way you're used to Canada) is the lack of good Indian food - that's one cuisine we absolutely nail (like you do Mexican, and it's just not as good here) - just a proximity thing, I guess - and Canada's focus on the US to the exclusion of the UK news - I get UK comedy because I always know what's going on there with politics, etc., where I just find US news too depressing 🫤 I'm so glad you're home and happy, though - kia kaha lovely lady ❤
I’m originally from Toronto but have lived many years in California. The USA news is the most important news in the world. What happens in Washington DC is far more important than what happens in the UK, Canada, New Zealand, or Australia. Without the USA money Russia would not only have taken over Ukraine by now, but the rest of Europe and the UK. Without the mighty USD the state of Israel wouldn’t even exist. What is so depressing about USA news, as it’s the most important and exciting news in the world.
@@gracedagostino5231 to you maybe, but this is exactly the sort of "rah, rah, go America" attitude I can't stand. There is so much wrong with the place (human rights records, no free healthcare, racial issues, etc.). You are also often fed lies by the media there, and their culture just sickens me - to me, they're a blight on the world, churning out that war machine. And do not start on Israel (they shouldn't exist after what they've done to Palestinians, but the US props them up and they keep committing atrocities!) You think what you want, but I will respectfully keep to my opinion, thank you.
@@trudimclaren4301 lol, you are the one with deep seated anger issues. I love America, and am dual Canadian/American citizen. Also there is no such thing as “free” healthcare, as your taxes are much higher than ours. I am a middle class person, and am happy with the healthcare I receive, which is the best in the world. Without the USA, the nuclear powers of the world China, Russia, India, North Korea, and Iran would take over your silly little country in 5 minutes. So please get off your “High Horse”
@@trudimclaren4301 I have found a few hidden gem Indian food spots in Calgary but they're definitely hard to come by! Apparently Calgary has amazing Vietnamese food, who knew?? And yes, the US News is all consuming. I get that it's important for us as Canadians but the way the US reports is so doom and gloom!
Thanks for a great vid! Interesting to hear that you would not consider moving to New Zealand at all! I've lived in Calgary for 3 years and find that winter months there are more depressing and make you feel like moving to Australia or New Zealand haha. Glad you're happy to be home!
The winters here can be tough but I actually love winter, I just wish it was a proper 3 months not 6 😭
I am also in NZ. it's amazing.
Not really bro 😕 😒
@@TechBro-tf3mg yeah, nah
@@NZExperiencena is right 🙄🤦 lol
@@Mikemonoa-hz2rz Bro, I agree every nation has pros and cons, but NZ is great despite lot of problems and its geography, location. Like - India has got its own problems but for IT & BPM indusry, It has higher ranking than USA.
I’m Canadian in WHV in Auckland. I have only been here for about 3 months and already miss Canada 😅.
@@user-yb3np1xc9w I don't blame you! Auckland lacks a lot of charm so I hope you get to explore more parts of NZ. Wellington is really chill!
Top-notch video Brittany. I totally agree with you that cost of living gone through the roof in Canada. I was buying groceries yesterday and I almost came home without buying anything at all..LOL...!!!!. Well said " Keeping up with the Joneses" is spreading way too fast in Canada, That's why many people are in so much debt. Many Thanks for these amazing content.
@@terryevp4084 thanks Terry!! The grocery stores are truly out of control 😔
I lived in NZ for a total of almost 15 years and moved back to Canada 7 years ago. I have a theory as to why motorists stop for pedestrians in Canada but not in NZ. In Canada, most intersections that don't have traffic lights have stop signs. Whereas in NZ, most of those intersections are give way (or "yield" as we say in Canada). So motorists in Canada are more used to stopping and giving way to pedestrians.
@@brucecowin interesting! I also have a theory that drivers in Canada stop for pedestrians because it's just kind to do in the cold weather months so the person on foot can get inside asap 😂 and we all got used to that in winter so now we do it all the time haha
No. Roundabouts are common in NZ so traffic flows smoothly. In Canada everyone has to stop hence traffic just crawlsss along at a snail pace. NZ traffic rules are far superior.
@@Itisokaytobeawhitemale.-mj9klroads and rules are different everywhere brother new zealand and Australia are nearly as similar but I must say my home country hawaii is easier to drive around every time I go back I'm literally driving the Ferrari like a crazy horse through the country roads 😅😂 lol
Some really perceptive points Brittany. I agree with you that, particularly outside the main cities, New Zealanders can be quite willfully ignorant about what's going on around the world. There is also quite a big cultural divide between wealthier New Zealanders when it comes to Global awareness - wealthy New Zealanders spend a lot of time out of the country so they are far more cosmopolitan than typical Kiwis. New Zealanders like to think they live in a "classless" society but that is because most Kiwis have little awareness of how different the lives of the wealthiest New Zealanders are to their own.
Ah very interesting!! I never thought about the class divide affecting world interest but that really does make sense. Thanks for the insights!
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thanks a lot very informative
@@amsalabdullah5068 I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Was there a washer and dryer in the room?
@@Ar-ob1gz no washer/dryer unfortunately
Cracking up laughing. Im in Dunedin I like visiting Nelson but yeah wouldn't want to live there. Family had a backpackers in the 90s. Some tourists said NZ was kinda like the 70's. Stimulating conversation kinda rare in the regions its who you know.
@@roryhebberd9766 fair enough! Nelson was a beautiful area but quite small and secluded. Great place to retire for sure. You're right, it's definitely who you know when it comes to conversation and context!
@brittanymorgan09 mothers from up tgat way. Long road trips for summer holidays. Nelson's also kinda odd. Older retired and alternative hippie types. Great weather and area though. You liked Dunedin iirc?
As a kiwi, have never been one for materialism. Prefer to provide for my needs than wants.
@@Frank-rx8ch I really miss the pack of materialism in NZ. It's such a free way of living.
Great vlog Btittany wt great items on your comparison list.👌Great job.👍 We are very happy for you that you are happy and enjoying your city.😘😘 Lots of love 💖💖💖
@@renatamortazavi2450 thank you! ❤️❤️
After being in NZ and Australia for months, I had the same impression regarding food costs and work environment after returning to the US.
@@robertdean1579 I've heard it's very similar in the US with these crazy food prices. I'm hoping it calms down soon!
Do NOT move to New Zealand. Stay out!!!
There is no comparison. New Zealand wins every time.
Canadian here who had opportunity the work in NZ for a short time. Aside from the spectacular nature, I loved the quirky sense of humour and how unmaterialistic the Kiwis are and very concientious about the environment.
Absolutely! I love how chill they are and not obsessed with consumption and status. A true breath of fresh air!
Britney , it's not much better in the united states.. One Bedroom goes for about 1500 to 1700 hundred a month.. Food prices are horrible. A thirty two ounce jar of hellman's mayonnaise , three years ago was $2.99..it is now $7.49.. You can't get a loaf of bread under $2.50..meat prices are so high ..people live on pasta dishes with no meat ..or buy from are dollar tree stores which actually are 1.25 but still cheaper than other grocery stores..gas is ridiculous i drive unreal ...car insurance is through the roof no pun intended lol.. I live in a condo I can't say that my electric bill is high.I only pay for electric.Like 30 during the winter and 45 during the summer cause I have Central air. My h.o.a is $ 256 a month it includes heat gas and water and taking care of property... I guess I was blessed because I bought my condo.During the pandemic..the interest rate was only 3.% now its 7%...my mortgage is so low even qith condo insurance..taxes for my condo are very low because all the exemptions i am allowed Nowadays, people can't live. Interest rates. Are crazy foods crazy People live at the dollar store.its heart breaking ... I blame corrupt politicians everywhere... Thanks for the. Great video .
Thank you for sharing all this great info!! That is wild that the US is experiencing the same crazy inflation and high cost of living. A very sad and difficult time for many indeed. I hope something happens soon to drop prices so we can all breathe a bit!
@brittanymorgan09 me to Brittany people are homeless all over here and it's sad there priced out here with rent and food I live in the suburbs ..keep up the good videos !!
I love living in Canada
Yes New Zealand is cold, I recommend you should go to the UK and Canada as they are much warmer. Also if you don't have a lot of money you would be better to go to Canada and UK to live. Petrol and food is very very very expensive and not good for tourists and foreigners. Wages are very low so don't work here its really low money hard to survive. Again Canadians and UK people are not gonna survive here. You will not enjoy it here in NZ try USA. 😮
The cold in NZ ain't nothing compared to a Canadian winter 😂