Please list positive aspects of NZ

[masonchard]

Have just been reading various threads and are dismayed to find so many negative comments and feelings on living in NZ
Has anybody got anything good to say please ?

[kaz101]

Strangely enough I was thinking the same thing but as I've not been there I can't help...

[TGM]

Originally Posted by masonchard

Have just been reading various threads and are dismayed to find so many negative comments and feelings on living in NZ
Has anybody got anything good to say please ?

Oh hard question. Scenery is pretty great but then most countries have pleasant places. It's closeness to Australia is a benefit too because when you've had enough of New Zealand it's easy to hop across the ditch. Other than that? I can't think of anything that Australia doesn't do better.

[Soonout]

Lovely scenery in the South Island, pleasant people etc. Nowt else.

[Shouganai]

Wow, people are negative about NZ. Its difficult as a place to live because there are not enough people. They really need to subsidise job creation, i.e. tourism, and have compulsory savings scheme like Australia. No savings in that country. I found rural people very stuck in their ways, defensive and insecure. Every NZ'er I have known is predatory sex maniacs, though that is I guess a generalisation. They are pretty tough-minded people, probably have to be to deal with very intimidating Maoris and pacific islanders. Many years ago I met 2 NZ girls who I swear would have had sex with me if I bought them a bottle of wine. That said, Australia tends to attract every countries lost souls.
I swear I feel i'm in Australia when I'm there, until I talk to the people. I even presented $AU at a carpark in Auckland. he he. She was none too pleased. Basically they hate us because they are good.
Seriously some of the negativity might be Aussies teasing them. We out-number them 4x. Mind you, a lot of NZ'ers tend not to like their own country values, though most of them leave for work and places with greater population. They are very opinionated, which I like. The problem is they can be insecure and predatory. Same as Australians, except they would have bought the girl the wine, then slept with them when they passed out. Honestly, that's the sense I get about NZ men I have known. All about conquest. Maybe that's why little Spain and little Napoleon had to colonise or fight the world. Little England too. If only NZ could save, then they could do some real damage.

[v_williams]

As a NZ-er, I'd say the people are friendly, the place is beautiful (try a drive from Christchurch to Greymouth...amazing), and it's one of those places where you can still have that community spirit.

[gloucester_geezer]

Hello all,

I can agree with the last comment ref a beautiful place.. .we drove from Auckland down to Wellington, crossed the straits and once on the South Island it was a fantastic place. Nelson, down the West Coast, Queenstown, Te Anau, Milford and back up to Christchurch. Absolutely stunning place, crystal clear rivers to fish in, scenery to take your breath away. I would love to move down there if it were possible. We are currently looking to move to Australia, have family there, with the hope of moving across to NZ once residents in Aus. Cant really see another way to do it.

I can see why people comment on low population etc. but for some of us that would be a plus. Just look at how the UK has developed by letting in all and sundry! And in saying that I am not blaming those that come, it is the UK governments, all of them, that are to blame. Too soft and too scared to stand up and make a decision. To control entry to your country is a good thing and I applaud NZ and Aus for doing so. Paul

[CdnKiwi]

There are lots of good things about NZ, as there are about every place. There are lots of negatives too, just as there are about every place. Perhaps it is easier to "vent" about stuff on msg boards - let's face it, most of us don't feel the need to go online to sing the praises about something most of the time, only grumble about it when we're unhappy.

That being said, NZ *is* a very small country with a very small population, which can frustrate people who are used to bigger, more, or who are "outsiders" trying to fit in. There are lots of friendly people, beautiful scenery, and things to do, but it can be hard on immigrants trying to find regular work and fit into their new communities.

All things should be considered when choosing a place to live, not just the scenery.

[Flyingfoxnz]

Hi!

I'm a kiwi, so possibly a bit biased, but I reckon NZ is alright, aye.

Like any country though, it's not home and you're likely going to have some difficulties getting settled - The culture is laid back and friendly in general, but like anywhere there are some racist, arrogant, or just plain annoying people.

I'm living in Switzerland with my German husband and have had to go thru the same process.

In the end though there are some great people in NZ and it's just a case of putting yourself out there to find them and the kind of life you want.

NZ is by no means a raging metropolis of action in the 'urban' sense, but the larger cities do offer great cultural events + shopping + night life. It depends what you value in your lifestyle. Switzerland for example is in the hub of Europe but life here is very conservative and rural; even in Zürich. In fact it's not much bigger than Auckland NZ.

It seems that this forum isn't really buzzing with information and a lot seems quite negative... It's not representative of NZ, honest!

Either way I wish you all the best.

Take care
FF

Hmmm... good things to say about NZ. WEll - Friendly people, cheap secondhand cars, variety of housing, lifestyle, fantastic scenery, awesome climate, great roads for driving, good education system, over generous welfare system, best beaches, best skifields,delicous foods, clean and green, safe and no 1 place for kids to grow up in, great shopping, cafes and restaurants, fejoas! and kiwifruit, bungy jumping,marmite and L & P, hi tech and up to date with technology, lots of cows!- which eat lots of green grass, loads of fresh fruit and veges, free to go to hospital,free education,freedom of speech and worship,low unemployment, shall I stop...