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TheMerryMigrants
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Welcome to our globetrotting journey filled with giggles, exploration, and endless family fun! 🌏✈️ Join us, a merry band of adventurers, as we embark on the adventure of a lifetime, moving from Seattle to the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand. From getting ready with our little explorers, Kara and Luna, to cruising on the Disney Wonder, and settling into our new Kiwi home, we're sharing every laugh, discovery, and precious family moment.
But that's not all! Our channel is a treasure trove of daily life, culinary experiments, outdoor escapades, and the joy of raising two spirited kiddos. Whether it's a taste test of New Zealand's finest or a playful romp in our backyard, we invite you to be part of our family's exciting escapades.
So, grab your virtual passports, hit that subscribe button, and come along for a ride filled with love, laughter, and the thrill of exploration. The merry migrants are ready to set sail, and we can't wait for you to join the adventure! 🚢🥝💫
But that's not all! Our channel is a treasure trove of daily life, culinary experiments, outdoor escapades, and the joy of raising two spirited kiddos. Whether it's a taste test of New Zealand's finest or a playful romp in our backyard, we invite you to be part of our family's exciting escapades.
So, grab your virtual passports, hit that subscribe button, and come along for a ride filled with love, laughter, and the thrill of exploration. The merry migrants are ready to set sail, and we can't wait for you to join the adventure! 🚢🥝💫
Who's Taylor? Doesn't Matter—His Mistake Rocks!
Join the Merry Migrants for a sun-soaked day at Taylor's Mistake, a hidden gem near Christchurch! We play on the beach, soak up the stunning views, and, of course, treat ourselves to some delicious ice cream. Dive into the fun and discover what makes this beach so mistakenly beautiful!
🍃 What's Inside:
0:00 - Introduction at Machino Cafe with delicious food and play area for the kids.
0:56 - Heading to Taylor's Mistake beach, setting the stage for a beach adventure.
1:28 - First views of the stunning beach and exciting playground.
2:00 - Discussing the curious history of Taylor's Mistake's name as we walk to the beach.
2:27 - Kara and Luna collecting treasures for a sand castle, embracing beach...
🍃 What's Inside:
0:00 - Introduction at Machino Cafe with delicious food and play area for the kids.
0:56 - Heading to Taylor's Mistake beach, setting the stage for a beach adventure.
1:28 - First views of the stunning beach and exciting playground.
2:00 - Discussing the curious history of Taylor's Mistake's name as we walk to the beach.
2:27 - Kara and Luna collecting treasures for a sand castle, embracing beach...
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Hanmer Springs: Worth the Trip? 🏞️✨
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Join our free Discord community and say hi! discord.gg/awzgps4q8b Join the Merry Migrants for a delightful weekend trip to Hanmer Springs, where the warmth of the hot springs and the charm of the village make for an unforgettable family adventure! Watch as Kara and Luna have a blast in the hot springs, and we enjoy some delicious meals out, making the most of our time together in this beautiful...
Can We Spot the Kiwi? | Willowbank Wildlife Adventure!
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Join the Merry Migrants on an exciting visit to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch! Watch as Kara and Luna meet amazing animals, try to spot the majestic North Island brown kiwi, and feed friendly farm animals. From brunch at the Willowbank Cafe to exploring lush wetlands and meeting 100-year-old eels, it's a day filled with wonder and discovery. 🍃 What's Inside: 🌞 Why Watch? Experienc...
Will It Float? Tree Bark Boat Race at Waipara River! 🚤🌿
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Join our free Discord community and say hi! discord.gg/awzgps4q8b Join the Merry Migrants on a delightful excursion just outside Christchurch, where the serene Waipara Fossil Rocks River becomes our playground! Watch as Kara and Luna create their own little bark boats, setting them off in a thrilling race down the river. Amidst splashes and laughter, we also take you along on a scenic hike alon...
Kite Day in Christchurch New Zealand!
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Join our free Discord community and say hi! discord.gg/DERAdxUUJT Join the Merry Migrants on a sunny adventure as we pedal our way to New Brighton Beach in Christchurch for the spectacular New Brighton Kite Day. The sky was a canvas of vibrant colors and shapes, with loads of awesome kites flying high. Amidst the excitement, our girls found joy in the simple pleasures of playing in the sand and...
Exploring Lyttleton NZ and the Port Hills
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Join us as we explore the Port Hills of Christchurch, New Zealand, where stunning vistas and lush scenic paths await. Our adventure begins with awe-inspiring views from the hills, capturing Christchurch's natural beauty. The excitement continues as the girls discover yet another fantastic playground, proving that joy can be found in the simplest of places. Our day doesn't end there; we venture ...
Exploring Christchurch's Fairy Forest & Playgrounds
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Join the Merry Migrants for a day packed with exploration and unexpected turns, from the lively playground at Christchurch's Botanical Gardens to the intriguing Bottle Lake Fairy Forest. A sudden rainstorm may have cut our playground time short, but it led us to a great meal at the riverside market. The adventure didn't end there; the next day, we were back on track, exploring the unique fairy ...
Cheeky Kea Bird Attacks Our Stroller at Orana Park | The Merry Migrants
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⚡️𝑰𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒐: Cheeky Kea Bird Attacks Our Stroller at Orana Park | The Merry Migrants 🐾 Join The Merry Migrants on a Wild Adventure! Dive into a day of discovery and fun at Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch, New Zealand, with The Merry Migrants. From rhinos to playful Kea birds, experience the magic of wildlife up close. Watch as a cheeky Kea bird takes a particular interest in our strolle...
Visa Victory & Mystery Picnic Date in New Zealand
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⚡️𝑰𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒐: Visa Victory & Mystery Picnic Date in New Zealand | TheMerryMigrants 🎉 Big News & Bigger Adventures with The Merry Migrants! We're thrilled to share that our journey in New Zealand takes a joyful turn as Jed's temporary visa is officially converted to a residence class visa, with Hannah and the girls also covered! Join us as we celebrate this significant milestone with a specia...
Americans try Kiwi snacks!
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⚡️𝑰𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒐: Americans try Kiwi snacks for the first time 🍟 The Merry Migrants 🥝 Discovering Kiwi Flavors: A Snack Tasting Adventure in New Zealand! Join The Merry Migrants as we dive into the world of Kiwi snacks! From the iconic Pineapple Lumps to the savory goodness of a steak pie, watch as we taste and react to New Zealand's beloved treats. Whether you're a Kiwi missing home or curious ...
Playing at New Brighton Beach | The Merry Migrants
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⚡️𝑰𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒐: Playing at New Brighton Beach | The Merry Migrants 🌊 Sunny Days and Seaside Play in Christchurch! Join The Merry Migrants on a delightful family outing to New Brighton beach. Watch as Kara and Luna enjoy the sand and waves, followed by our everyday adventures including a grocery trip and a visit to the bustling downtown market. 𝐍𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬? 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬...
Family Fun in Christchurch: Margaret Mahy Playground & The A&P Show
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Family Fun in Christchurch: Margaret Mahy Playground & The A&P Show
We're Moving to New Zealand! 🇳🇿✈️
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We're Moving to New Zealand! 🇳🇿✈️
it's getting close to that time of year again. Flounder, I have know idea how prevalent they are down south but here in JAFA land the season is not that far off "spawning time". The west coast flounder has a yellow belly where the east cost tastes muddy. which ever I feel they are a underrated fish & good value for the money We do have Halibut in N.Z. but it isn't often seen in the fish shops, the commercial fishermen catch them as a bi-catch & they dump them as it effects their quota
I'm making a BIGGGGG guess here. Is the climate in Christchurch similar to Seattle ????? Why I ask , well spring isn't that far away my Frushers are blooming right now in JAFA land so your probably 8 to 10 weeks behind me. Ask your folks when you next talk to them if they or friends are seed collectors, you know like**well my great great grandfather grew the same tomatoes **, seed that isn't hybridized or genetically modified . If possible, for them to send a FEW seeds from their Tomatoes, Capsicum, Ambergene & maybe pumpkins (not the super huge but the tastiest) As I said spring isn't that far off. ALSO Get 1 of them to purchase this CD by Harry Nilsson called SKIDOO-THE POINT This was from a very early made for TV carton (like over 50 years ago) you 2 weren't even glints in your daddies eyes LOL, it includes extensive info about Harry, he had a hard upbringing, the point is about a child not being pointless in a format that is easily understood by a child PLEASE DO GET IT It truly worth the effort of getting you folks to get it for you. Kiwi Rod
It's that time of the year. The Bluff oyster was classed as the BEST tasting oyster in the world & they were exported by the 1,00000 every season overfishing & the Bonamia parasite decimated the beds some years we get non but right now they are available be warned the last tube of them I ate all of them worked !!!!! White bait are the fry of our short & long finned eels & other native fresh water fish that spawn far out in the oceans. White gold the right spot in the right place can net you $2,000 a day wholesale so inevitable there are & have been fights so now the councils charge you for your spot. You don't gut & fillet them LOL Whisk up a egg or two mix into the white bait (the egg is only there to hold everything together) & spoon onto a hot frypan about the size of a hamburger patty cook both sides YUMMMMMMMMM Our European ancestors brought KING SALMON to seed our rivers in the South Island so you can still fish for wild salmon though all the salmon you see in the shop's are farmed . Kiwi Rod
Another road trip you could try in the future is gemstone beach I think it is near Fielding you can also find fossils on the beach. A project for now. Your garden beds, the I think they look like sleepers lay on there sides turn them over 90 degrees you could use those long screws that you see on all the programs about Alaska or drill a hole through them & drive reinforcing rod through them to help keep them upright you have just gained another 100 mil of growing space for the plant roots Wow Luna has grown so much in just a few months. Kiwi Rod
Bachs were called that short for bachelors accommodation as lots of unemployed men roamed the country looking for for work during the 30's depression.
Hi you-all We saw you 2 dancing on a previous video do you do BALBOA ???? Why I ask is I also follow Miss Moonshine dance & more, If you do check her out do so after Kara is in bed as she also does flat foot dancing (sort of like tap) & chancers are she will want to learn. Well the shortest day is been & gone spring will be here soooooooooooooooon Kiwi Rod
Hey Rod! We've never tried balboa, but we can swing dance alright.
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There is really not much to do in New Zealand for young children. Hamner Springs has a ok water park but nothing that will blow you away if your from overseas.
I dunno. Our girls are having all sorts of fun! Parks, bike rides, beaches, good food, wonderful people. :)
They are getting so big❤❤ Beautiful place!
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I think you guys are finding way more adventures than id find 😊 well done. Ive been watchimg for nearly 2hrs think im watching video 12/13. Its abig time adventure for me my country of birth 😂😅 shocking 😊
Woah! Thanks for coming onboard! We're loving it here so far. 😍
Nice 😊
Meeeean! 😊
Kia ora, welcome to you both and your family. Great idea blogging your journey down under hope it works out and others follow. Liked subscribed and shared best of luck
Thabk you so much for the warm welcome! :)
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Looks fun!
I remember the first time I went there , It used to be a mental institute I think. You can't relate to how high the alps are till you see a sheep on the side of them . This time of year after using the oven mum would use the residual heat to bake granny smith apples. What she did was core the apple then stuff the apple with a date then brown sugar then date then brown sugar then etc smother with hot custard then eat YUM !!! Kiwi Rod
Holy cow that sounds good. Going to have to give it a try!
any escaped sugar turns top toffee extra yum
Another awesome video from you guys!! We are coming down to Kaikōura, Hanmer Springs and Christchurch in October. Surprise trip for our girls
How awesome! Our parents are actually coming to visit us from Seattle in about a month - we're planning to do a whirlwind tour of the south island with them. Hope you guys have an awesome visit!!
Hey that sounds awesome. Enjoy the time with your parents. Hopefully they love NZ as much as you guys seem to
Beautiful and wonderful family ❤
Thank you so much!
What a lovely family
Thank you 😊
I love your Family..
Nice family spot, enjoy
You stated on your latest video that if 1 of us kiwis had any questions about the differences between the US & NZ then you will indevour to forefull this pledge. IS NZ MOONSHINE AS GOOD AS WHAT IS PRODUCED IN THE USA & HOW COULD IT BE IMPROVED. As you must have realized by now there isn't that many cities in the USA that have less citizens then a ALL of NZ RODNEY
Moonshine It is high proof alcohol that the manufacturer doesn't pay customs & excise to the government on !!! Moonshine is produced at night, while white lightning is produced during the day. Now there is someone in your hod (CC) who is producing supposedly moonshine because that is what he is calling it, but he is paying the government a moot point you might say. It is not as if we have never had spirit producers here as a hell of a lot Scot's immigrated to Dunedin, then there was the Canterbury gold rush , yes New Zealand has a long history of practicing the craft BUT it wasn't done widely over all of our country , in 20 odd year's our population has more than doubled. Does the man in your hood produce a product equal to what is available in the USA ?????? I know we have a minimum proof content but I am not sure if we have a maximum. You did ask for some ideas DISCLAIMER I am not responsible for any children produced after imbuing or indulging excessively in the SAID products Your Friend Kiwi Rod
To be honest we don't drink much. Probably not something we'd do.
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@@TheMerryMigrants No it's not called HUH the manufacturer is calling it MOONSHINE & it's being manufactured in Christchurch. Let your fingers do the walking & prov me wrong
@@rodduncan1183 I don't understand what you're talking about
I'm wondering if this is the river where they found the dinosaur tracks in the sand stone. I know the stone was uplifted to prevent it being destroyed by erosion or just stolen & exported Kiwi Rod
Yeah! The sign said they'd found fossils there
NZ needs wholesome family people like y'all. Congrats on your visa residency and best wishes for your future
These birds are evil. Satan's minions. Be careful not to get too close coz a demon could transfer to you.
I'm thinking of moving to Christchurch that's why l watch all your vlogs. Keep up the great work 😊😊😊😊
Hey! I'm glad you're finding our videos helpful! Thanks for the kind words. 😊
Uncle Toby is a Australian manufacture, when going through the tunnel we used to take our car out of gear & roll down to Lyttleton, while there did you notice if there is any wharves that you could get access to ??? as you could take the girls fishing then they can relate what they eat to what it came from. You guys should look for a area that has a not to steep slope & some corrugated cardboard & take the girls tobogganing they will both love that . Kiwi Rod
We didn't check for any wharves, but I do like the idea of taking the girls fishing some time. I may need to wait till they're a bit older though. :)
Loving the adventures you go on. On an earlier video clip re Bottle Lake Forest (I think it was) we managed a trip out that way. A good place to chill out. The next time you are in Lyttelton try Hope River Pies. They are brilliant.
Long time since I was in Chch. I was there one week after the earthquake staying with relatives.
Oh wow. I've seen video from that time. It must have been surreal to see. It's a tough little city for sure. They've bounced back well!
I was walking around the Sign of the Takahe a couple of days ago. It's one of a set of four Victorian era resthouses in the hills.
We've been to the sign of the kiwi Cafe but have not done much more hiking out there yet. It's definitely on our list of things to do!
Nice. Cheers
Thanks for the visit!
Are you a New Zealander
We moved to NZ about 5 months ago from the USA
@@TheMerryMigrants I’m a permanent nz dweller a hobbit of sorts and if you are in cristurch you should drive to sumner and explore the caves
Oh sweet! We'll add it to our list. Thanks for the tip!
Definitely coming to the botanical gardens and gelato shop
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You sound like toby maguire!
hah! I'll take that as a compliment! :)
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That is very funny😂😊
I'm glad it brightened your day!
That's so funny😊
I hope it made you laugh! :D
Reminds me of my childhood 😂❤
We're so happy to give our kids a fun childhood!
Thank you for this video! I’m considering going on this sail for this upcoming October.
You're welcome! We're glad you found the video helpful. We're still new to RUclips so it's awesome to hear back from viewers.
Glad to see the meeting with the swis army knife parrot went well. You should see the damage those beaks do to cars and the shenanigans they get up to is hilarious. But we kiwis love them, quirks and all.
haha! We've heard that they like to chew on cars. If we drive into Kea territory we might have to do so in a rental car!
Down on Stewart Island you can see Kiwi in daytime sometimes
Thanks for the tip! I think it'll be a while before we can get over to Stewart island, but we definitely have another reason to go now!
Pretending kiwis are interesting is a NZ past time 😊
Haha! I think they'd be more interesting if I could see them, but I'm glad they're not uncomfortable!
Love your videos😊
Thank you! We definitely have room to improve. Let us know if there's anything in Christchurch NZ you want to see us do!
So much fun to check out zoos across the globe. I’m looking forward to seeing this one! And, you didn’t tell us you went to the zoo on Christmas Eve!
We'll definitely take you there!
That kea brings back memories of when I was a child. When I was close to 4, I went to the South Island for the first time. We drove to Milford Sound. Kea’s attacked the rubber on our hire car windows/doors
They really have a taste for rubber it seems! We didn't expect them to just walk right up to us like they did. What a cool experience.
The kea will sometime sit on your arm -- very cool but the claws are definitely sharp. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve is also worth a visit.
Woah! They've got some pretty crazy claws but maybe I'll wear a canvas coat next time and see if one will let me hold it. :D We've been to willowbank but need to go back and make a video
Your background music is too loud
Hey Paul - thanks for the feedback. We're working on that in the newer videos.
Iam in Africa l want a truck driving job there how can l get it
Hey, I'm afraid we can't really help with that. The visa process changes often and it's already different now from when we applied.