Thinking about retiring to NZ?

[LakeCleElum]

Originally Posted by Bill Douglas

LOL Who told you that!


The biggest PITA of living in NZ is t's so far from everywhere else. Otherwise it's great. We pay a bit more for lots of things, but we don't pay a lot of tax and health is on the government. Something like England's but probably better managed. Housing is expensive, but you can look online and form your own opinion about that.

The weather is great. Unlike just about everywhere else where their whole lives revolve around it being too hot or snow everywhere, it's mild all year 'round. Similar to living on the coast in Northern California.

But do come here for a look around first.

Bill - As you know I tried to come last March and Covid killed my plans 6 days before departure, booked again this March and still no go........Someday.

Been to Australia 3 times and like to also.

[thor66]

Originally Posted by McLovin

You can’t just go there and stay?
What if you’re just seeking opportunities and a better life for your family?
Why do they hate immigrants so much?
NZ sounds racist.

They are a small island nation and don't want to be overwhelmed, esp by Australians.

[Bill Douglas]

Originally Posted by LakeCleElum

.......Someday.

Bob, I'm still waiting for that beer you promised me LOL

Originally Posted by thor66

They are a small island nation and don't want to be overwhelmed, esp by Australians.

Quite untrue. It seems like 25% of the population is from somewhere else, and they are more than welcome. AND we like Australians. Plus where I live there must be 5,000 or 10,000 Americans here for the film industry.

[McLovin]

Originally Posted by thor66

They are a small island nation and don't want to be overwhelmed, esp by Australians.

A country that doesn’t want to be overwhelmed by a flood of unknown, undocumented and illegal immigrants. By having a controlled, enforced immigration policy. What an unusual concept.