1. We do have dryers XD 2. It's not cold it's New Zealand (you need to get used to it) 3. It's good that we have switches by our outlets because the chargers or whatever you're using could get over heated 4. We don't normally bring an extra pair of shoes when we wear gum boots 5. We aren't always relaxed you probably just went to someone new or tired 6. Who doesn't keep there eggs in the fridge?! 7. We have lots of shampoo and conditioner depends what grocery shop you went to 8. The roads aren't small they are normal sized things in America things are more large 9. You can get unlimited data but the internet isn't unlimited because it's called BILLS 10. I just wasted my time on something no one is going to read
-Analise - I don't keep my eggs in fridge.... NZ born and raised here too (my mum never has hers in fridge either. Guess thats where i get it from). I didn't know putting eggs in fridge was a thing til last year!
anyone who enjoys eggs leaves them at room temp, they last for about three weeks, longer in the fridge, but they lose quality of taste texture, color etc when you store them in the fridge, and they do it rapidly.... unrefrigerated eggs are always best. I read your post.
We have switches on outlets because its a higher voltage compare to the US so if you stuck a fork in the outlet in NZ you would die while in the US you just get a shock its just a safety thing I think.
That's incorrect, the U.S. voltage is lower at 110 volts but it is still a killer because it is the current not the voltage that kills with home power outlets.
One thing I noticed since moving to NZ is that NZ sports stars are a lot more humble and down to earth. I used to go to gym where the Blues and The Warriors would work out. I even met Sonny Bill Williams a couple of times. Nicest most humble guy you'll ever meet.
@@squidsybluegallagher8645 In New Zealand if your a New Zealand famous celebrity you don't get mobed going out in public. everyone is very chill. my mum walks a famous cricket coaches dog and we saw an actress t the hot pools a while back too
Yea, the Chiefs often used to come practise at my intermediate. One time they rode in on bikes during PE and a boy threw a rugby ball at one and knocked him off
NZ has 240v electricity compared to 110v in America. You need a switch so you don't get a large spark when you plug in a devise. The benefit of having 240v instead of 110v is that you don't need as heavy and more expensive cabling throughout your home and 240v can travel further than its weaker 110v cousin. Sorry to say but 110v is an old and weaker version of electricity. Only people that can't afford to buy and run a dryer don't use dryers. NZ was the worlds bird aviary until man came along and killed off 40% of the species. The upside of only birds is there are no dangerous predatory animals, so you can relax when walking out in nature knowing a wild animal wont be lurking in the bushes. My local Oil Changer, charged me $69. You were ripped off. You moved to NZ because of our laid back safe lifestyle, that also includes our professional services, but I assume you are living in Auckland where traffic is a huge issue and holds up many services...I am sure you will adapt or figure it out. NZ eggs are the best tasting in the world. You don't keep eggs in a fridge. Smaller population dictates choice is less than in America. Who needs 10,000 different types of shampoo to choose from, I have used the same Pantene shampoo for 30 years. I have unlimited Internet, data, phone calls to anywhere in NZ and Australia. We are also very easy to make friends with compared to America. And yes, life is about laughing and having a good time...isn't it?
Correction for you, unlimited internet in New Zealand is very common and most would have it, it's usually only $10 more expensive than the smallest capped plan.
Wrong, the presence of carotenoids in hens’ diets is the main determinant of color and says absolutely nothing about quality or flavor. Just more anti-American babbling.
That is not correct , they are feed different food, it’s the nutrient content not the growth hormone that change the colour of the yoke. If you have ever kept chickens the yoke colour will change on a daily bases depending on where you let them roam in your yard or if you give them some extra greens to eat.
Often people in supermarkets or banks wearing socks have taken off their gumboots or work boots because they aren't allowed to wear dirty boots in those businesses. There are signs saying take off your dirty boots.
Something I find with americans coming to NZ, as a general rule, that they make these kinds of statements that are kind of like "Look at you guys in this weird backwards place! But you don't do things the RIGHT way, like we do in the States!" I say this knowing heaps of Americans who have come to NZ and with a mother who is a US citizen (dual UK/US) and I've travelled to the States heaps cos of all our family so I'm not saying this out of ignorance. Americans tend to be very USA-centric and forget that the rest of the world exists and isn't USA-centric the same way. I really don't think Americans intend to sound like that at all, but it does come across that way. We're a small country, yes, which comes with idiosyncracities, but we aren't all hicks. Just an observation............ Also, wtf with the oil change? It's like $15 from the gas station. I think some of your statements are a bit off or odd and must be kind of localized to where you are tbh! I don't mean that in a bad way, but I think some of your experiences may change if you're here longer. Also, I could do a 15 hour video on some of the weird things from the USA that make no sense! It's just about what's normal to you and the culture you grew up with, I think (and, for the record, I have both a clothes line AND a dryer, central heating AND a fire, and I keep my eggs in the fridge 😊)
Safiye Grey Thats because americans are brainwashed by the gouvernment since the states where founded repeating their citizens all the time they are the greatest nation e ver..thats why they think that way.
I completely agree, I've heard many people, from all parts of the world,saying they also find them over exuberant so the whole thing makes them look pretty silly to other countries of the world. Tone it down and try to truely enjoy and adapt to countries that do it differently to the US (for ex: the rest of the world).
Safiye Grey hi ? I am in Florida and I could not agree more with you ... As a former Flight Attendant I can appreciate what you and your beautiful country is and has . These are spoiled kids from that generation...
As much as I, a Kiwi, WANT to agree, actually Best Meat, at lowest prices, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, & Brasil (honestly). Aussie & Southern Africa not far behind. NZ meet is stupidly expensive.
bullshit,,, most of the meat sold in nz supermarkets is tough crap.. even meat sold in small butcher shops is hit and miss,,, i used to spend a lot of time in america and the beef i bought was grain feed and way cheaper than in nz,, in fact i never had a tough steak in all the years i have been to america..
just like to add......meat and dairy products are expensive because farmers are not subsidised like in europe and america who are subsidised by the tax payer to protect the industry but that will change in the future.
An Italian friend who moved here was astounded at the cost of living here in NZ and was eventually told by her boss that, for the most part, people don't come here for the money, they come here for the lifestyle. So while it's expensive here, we are so lucky to appreciate having our other riches in terms of our diverse environment, strong rural communities and whanau values. Welcome to our humble and beautiful country ;)
I didn't move to NZ to be rich, but sadly what happened is we became poor. The cost of living was brutal and to live a very dull thrill free life cost a lot of money. There was nothing else left to cut back on, seeing a bunch of hills and beaches doesn't make up for an empty bank account and crippling costs. We finally left and I can honestly say there's not one thing I miss about NZ. Not one little thing, life was just so dull.
Well, this aged well. Great place to be during a pandemic, so we've discovered. Everywhere has their pros and cons. Just depends what you're willing to sacrifice. Not everyone who moves here becomes poor or thinks its dull. My mum is from the Philippines so I have a different perspective and appreciation for living here.
most hang their clothes because its expensive to use the dryer :-) When I was growing up we all used the hot water system to dry our socks and knickers LOL
TheJoshAndMelissa It is considerd not very environmentaly friendly and expensive to use a drier as it uses alot of power. The sun will get rid of certain stains like tumeric and colostrum, helps to get rid of odours and using a drier is hard on your clothes they don't wear as well. Hint check the weather forcast before doing your washing to aviod any extra rinses.
@Melissa, if you're living on rental property, most landlord don't provide dryer and dishwasher, so tenants has to buy their own. Since you're staying at short period of time, you can buy second hand on TradeMe, for $300 bucks dryer that will last for a couple of years and you can sell back on trademe when you're moving out of the country.
Wrong, the presence of carotenoids in hens’ diets is the main determinant of color and says absolutely nothing about quality or flavor. Just more anti-American babbling. The US has plenty of free-range chickens and their yolks range from pale yellow to dark orange.
??? I'm so sorry but when you work all day in New Zealand, in the mud, you take your boots off before you enter any establishment.....which can lead to you wandering around stores in your socks.... 😧
I think this strikes Americans as odd because most establishment require shoes to be worn. Some stores even have signs that say "no shirt, no shoes no service" I think this has to do with insurance and lawsuits. However, growing up in Florida we were barefoot all the time.
Egg yolks are yellow because the chickens are not modified, full of antibiotics and often free range. Its what they are supposed to look like. 99% of homes have electric clothes dryers. Meat again is grassfed and not hormoned to the eyeballs so its slower to grow therefor costs more but is way healthier to eat. The population of NZ is small so the roads dont need to be 4 lanes each way and yes they are windy in places because of the hills and valleys but straight if you are on the plains. Still hope you enjoyed your visit😀
I've lived in NZ about 6 months. My observations: It's very expensive, the people are super kind, it is gorgeous and the Kiwis are careful to keep up the environment, it is very safe, the roads are dangerous..basically one major highway around the Island (HWY 1) and they have lots of earthquakes, lots of tattoos (especially Maori people), and the weather changes quickly, when you travel it is not crowded...reminds me of virgin Alaska in some ways, delicious salmon and tons of immigrants, many schools are separated with Girls or Boys and each school has their own uniform. I love NZ!
Weigh up the expense you talk about and then consider Free Medical Health and medicine costs to the USA, saw one vid that an American living here in NZ cost her 30k to have a baby...I think you will find it evens itself out.
agreed we have had a dryer always, and my mum had one when we were kids (shes in her 70's now) so been around for ages. I wonder where they are living, even the shampoo remarks, there are literally hundreds of shampoos at my supermarket, maybe they buying at the local four square lol
I have a dryer, I also use an A-frame which I can bring in if it looks like rain is due. Fresh air is better for your clothes. I wear shoes, but if running/walking in a park the grass under your feet feels nice. I also always take off my shoes when entering a home, but not a shop. Dual flush is good. Short shorts is because the majority of folk live in what is oceanic temperate (mild condition), and so it doesn't ever freeze in winter. Our homes are relatively cold compared to the USA, we do have ceiling, wall, and under floor insulation, not typically double glazing, adn some ther form of heating like a wood fire/heat pump, gas fire, electric heater... and large windows to our north, small to the south, plus thermal curtains. We are not all fit, but we can enjoy outdoor activity all year round. Our meal sizes are likely smaller than in the US. We do still have a lot of different fast food outlets, or ready meals, but kiwis are also parsimonious so also cook, and take packed lunches (some anyway). Outlets with on off switches is another safety measure. We are friendly sometimes. We also enjoy foreigners, and wish their stay in paradise to be a pleasant one. Yes the eggs are a better colour in New Zealand. Too many choices in the supermarket can be annoying when making a decision. Even for locals deciding which brand, which size, which sent, and ingredients is a slow process. I get travel sickness in New Zealand, usually the driver is cornering too fast. I have unlimited data usage that is easy to obtain.
Iv been to the supermarket a lot without shoes and the main reason why is because I'm too lazy to put on my shoes, I didn't bring em orrrrrrrrr I don't even care anymore 😂 because nobody does 😂😂😂
To me the biggest difference I noticed from NZ to US is the butter, bread and cheese. US butter tasted like someone had whipped suger in it and then refrigerated it solid again....and I couldnt take to that bright orange cheese, reminded me of processed cheese they used to sell when I was a kid...plastic cheese LOL. Also your bread is soooooo sweet? Why?! I love NZ butter. My cousin in the US gets the tins of butter sent to her...she fell in love with the butter when she first visited NZ. and no....not all NZ ers are fit for "tramps"...this little porky rolly polly likes to stand at the entrances of them, read the time length of the walk and then twirl around and head back to the car. (but first takes a photo next to the sign to pretend that Ive been there LMAO)...yes we all like to joke :-D
The socks in the supermarket thing is courtesy - workmen/farmers will leave their boots at the door so they don't leave mud tracks through the supermarket, hence you see them walking in woollen socks!
Northerlies means warm weather. Southerlies a nasty chill from the south. Auckland can have 4 seasons in one day. Auckland Winters are wet. Snow is further south in the Waikato. Going out into the wild is called Wopwops Australia is Downunder New Zealand is Downunder Across The Ditch. South Island is known as the Mainland. Mainland is also a cheese brand made on the South Island ;)
We aren't judging anyone. We LOVE New Zealand and are so happy to be living here. We are simply pointing out some differences we have seen living all over NZ vs. living in the USA. Not saying one way is bad or good, just different :)
Most of the things you have described are not the case in Auckland, but that is exactly why Auckland is awful. People almost always wear shoes, use the dryer waaay too much, and are rude, demanding and not "easy going" in Auckland. Plus anybody actually NZ born and raised can't actually afford to live in Auckland if they were born after nineteen eighty. Great internet in Auckland now though. You are so right about the roads. We actually have the most expensive roads in the world, yet they are super shit. Sand flies are not nearly as bad as Aucklanders, but there are also lots of ants in Auckland.
I am a NZer and what they say is pretty much "bang on". The only thing I wasn't totally sure about was the clothes dryer, but then I didn't have one in my last apartment, so thinking about it, a lot of apartments don't have clothes dryers. And I have lived all over NZ, from Invercargill to Auckland.
The short shorts are because rugby is popular in NZ. Americans used to wear shorter shorts back in the 1970s and 80s because that's what basketball players wore. Then American basketball shorts got long and baggy in the 90s and people generally copied that trend. In rugby very short shorts remain the norm and that directs the fashion here. The bare feet in public thing is somewhat regional in NZ. You won't see it much in Wellington or most of South Island due to their colder weather. My theory is it's a result of our school policies. Kids are allowed to go barefoot to primary school in most (but not all) schools. Kids thus get used to spending all day in bare feet (many primary schools require shoes off in the classroom for the carpets) and it's just normal for them. So going to the shops that way is just as acceptable to them. Lots of kids grow out of that when they hit their teens, but plenty never do.
STUBIES (ultra-short Shorts) are also part of the Australian norm. (To some extent) ditto Southern Afrika. Our Norms, are, in general, NOT Northern Hemisphere Norms. Shorts in Winter (in RURAL & BUSH environs) are because WET Trouser-legs are cold !! (Not a problem in shorts). Remember we are still quite a RURAL People in origin, & absolutely PROUD of that.
In north Ontario, Canada there are 'black flies', which are the same as what we call 'sandflies' in NZ. Found in the South Island west coast, definitely not everywhere - here's a link to a map teara.govt.nz/en/map/14737/sandfly-nuisance-map. Use a good quality of insect repellent.
Sounds like they are shopping at 4 square. Most rentals don’t have a dryer. Went to a mechanic that did more than just change the oil they probably checked all the fluids breaks etc got s full check rather than just and oil change
I emigrated from the USA to New Zealand in 1992, and expect to end my life there. Kiwis are more like North Americans than they appreciate. Californians have told me that New Zealand reminds them of what California was like 50-60 years ago, and I tend to agree. New Zealand is an honest democracy, and a multi-racial society relatively free of identity politics. Behind closed doors, the two major parties are quite pragmatic in their orientation. New Zealand is a very low key ally of the USA, so low key that much of the world treats New Zealanders as citizens of a non-aligned nation. The public sector is relatively free of corruption, but is vulnerable to pressure from business interests, as is the case everywhere else. Problems: * In 2016, New Zealand's GDP per capita, restated in US$, was only 69% of the comparable value for the USA, and the lowest among the 6 first world English speaking countries; * Housing in the main cities, and in the more desirable rural towns, is quite dear. In much of the USA, housing is quite inexpensive; * Many jobs do not pay very well; * A diversified portfolio requires investing in Australian and American securities. The resulting exchange risk cannot be avoided; * The income tax is quite simple, esp. if one is not a business owner and owns no foreign securities. If you don't have children under 18, the income tax is also harsh, with income taxed from the first dollar. * The tax treatment of foreign equities and unit trusts is especially harsh. If you own a house in New Zealand, or rent one year-round, you will owe some income tax if you live in New Zealand more than 6 weeks out of the tax year; * It is not unusual in New Zealand for people to hold management positions not because they are competent, but because they were the least bad of a very weak bunch of applicants, or were the only applicant; * The system of socialised medicine does not cover many treatments, or rations access via waiting lists. Immediate access to quality health care requires private health insurance
In discussing the availability, variety and cost of living in NZ, please keep in mind the relative size of the market: a population of less than 5 million people in NZ, compared with 300 million plus in the US. [By the way, I'm a Kiwi living in the US. I've been here for many years but am looking forward to my return in the near future. It will be a culture shock but the pros will definitely outweigh the cons.]
Very brave of you to post this video - I hope the trolls aren't watching! It's always interesting to hear about our own culture from an external perspective. Funny that the toilets were the first were the first thing you mention. Strange American toilets were the first differences I noticed when I first visited your side of the planet.
I remember an Aussie coworker asking a room full of Americans (and myself) "Is the toilet blocked?" and they all looked at her and I said "no they just like lots of water" and she said "okay" and went back into the toilet and everyone looked at me like WTF. And when my American friend came over she almost immediately commented on dual flush lol
First thing commented because it's the first thing you notice. I left Australia and moved to the US. First thing out of customs was a bathroom visit. Approaching two decades later, and that was still the first thing I remember about America. lol. I lived there 15 years, before moving to New Zealand. Once again; off a plane, long line through customs, and greeting my new country with a visit to the restroom. The struggle is real!!!
Some of the facts are not correct about internet in your house yes we have unlimited internet not that expensive I think. In The Netherlands where I am original from the data on your phone is also not unlimited. You have the option for unlimited data but it is very expensive. Also I keep my eggs in the fridge and many kiwis are doing the same. Btw I life in NZ as a Dutchie.
It makes me sad to see some of the offended comments below. This video was a just talking about some of the differences they noticed with their experience, it seemed very light hearted. All countries have their own customs and there is nothing wrong with that. Americans have different habits that are "strange" to other countries, thats just life. We can just smile, learn and laugh. Life is beautiful, no need to take ourselves that seriously no matter where were from we all are the same.
Owain Harris ummm we’re not referred to as New Zealanders we mainly get addressed as maoris ( if your Maori ) or kiwis or you could say pakihea which means white person from New Zealand
I'm anew Zealander. And we get that it, it just gets annoying when it seems to happen with almost every overseas visitor. Also we LOVE to complain, just for the sake of complainig.
Always going to have haters. Sad really. This is a simple case of culture shock. And its shocking how these two highschool sweathearts remind me of buffy the vampire slayer
its pretty normal to learn how to change oil and do general car fix ups yourself once you buy a car in New Zealand, its just something that happens, probably because it costs so much
But a basic oil change shouldn't cost $200, it should be somewhere like $80, so unless you got your transmission flushed, or radiator flushed as well, you go ripped off.
Welcome to NZ. Changing oil cost? That seems a bit off. But yeah, just do it yourself, it's not hard to do. Some retailers will throw in the filter for free. The barefoot thing? Many of us just don't give a toss what we look like, it's all about comfort. After a long days work, you just want to get your damn boots off. Hike, walk, tramp, trek? We use all these words here, just in different circumstances. Dryers? Yes I've noticed a lot of people in the US use dryers, if not at home, they take their laundry to a store and wait around to both wash and dry. For the record I have a washer dryer combo but generally only use the dryer feature when absolutely nessasary, it's all about saving costs in electricity. Living in apartments here is a fairly recent phenomenon. Most middle-aged people you meet probably grew up in a stand alone house where you could actually have a clothes line. Power switch? I do think that up for "On" is more logical than here in NZ. Take the old school alarm clocks, when they sounded, you reached for the bedside clock and slam it off, ie down = off The mail boxes shown in your clip are typical rural delivery boxes, they have the flag to indicate pickups. The reason they are large is so the owners can receive larger packages without delivery personnel taking packages to their doors. You won't see these in cities and towns. Heating... after a while you will acclimatize to our weather and probably will not feel the cold so easily with time.
Haha funny about the toilets as this was the reverse of what I noticed when I was in the USA last year. Random leaver to flush, huge amount of water in the bowls (like to the point that I spent the first few days thinking every toilet was blocked) and the water actually swirls when you flush! Same same but different.
In my small hometown I literally never where shoes anywhere, ever. Just prefer bare feet lol, and it's just normal. I even used to go bare feet to school when I was younger.
We had a Texan working with us in Tauranga. He lived in the Mount and couldn't get over the 40 second walk to the beach from his house. He said the nearest beach to his house in Texas was something like a 6 or 7 hour drive. That and constantly trying to get in the passenger side door of his car for the first couple of weeks, bahaha.
Used to live in the East Coast Bays on The North Shore. Took 40 minutes to drive to Bethells Beach (Te Henga) on the west coast. Coast to coast in 40 minutes
short as shorts are called stubbies and only in new Zealand will you find people wearing jandals stubbies and singlets all year round. but dont worry, they usually have a beanie to keep warm
I’m an farmer. And we take our gumboots off at the door so we don’t tread our mud through the store. Unlimited wifi is a luxury here? Mmmmm. I feel like a lot of these are so wrong.
I visited NZ for a month this year and absolutely fell in love with ti! No one however has mentioned the White Tail Spider, quite a mean little spider. Where I visited shoes are removed before you enter a house but I never saw a shoeless person in public, I found that bazaar. Everyone was so friendly and hospitable. The night sky is awesome! I was feeling surrounded by beauty every day in nature and the attitudes of the people. Just lovely. Am going back for 3 months next time!
Loved this! The socks in a store is prob bc they've left their muddy gumboots at the door. Eggs aren't washed here like they are in the US. You only have to refrigerate them once you wash the natural bloom off them.
A Thousand Words haha! head slightly further south than Auckland and you'll see plenty of people walking in socks or bare feet... it's just what people do...you talked about nz'ders being very relaxed...that's part of it. I love how relaxed people are here...you just learn to not expect things to happen 2 seconds after you ask for it.
we are not the richest here in NZ and some of us can't afford shoes or socks. Fun fact in 1980 - 1990 we stepped in cow poo to warm our feet in winter if we didn't have shoes it usually would happen if we were walking to school P.S i never did this its just what my teacher told me.
petrol ( gasoline e) is crazy expensive . Homes are the most expensive I've seen, and not just whistling dixie .. lots of racial tension, but here are some of the wonderful things. the land is specular. Everywhere seems to be postcard beautiful. Fresh seafood anytime anyplace Anywhere! cheap medicine. active outdoor life. very sweet people and let's not forget Crunchy bars. its a little bit of pure heaven!
1:40 we have the switch so you can save power 2:24 are you sure your looking in the right places 3:48 the reason we don't wear shoes is because for some of us we're to lazy to 4:21 Back in like 1700's we didn't even have shorts and shirts 7:15 grab a gun, jacket, then go hunting or just go fishing 7:33 put your phone on a plan
Hi, I don't know why this popped up on my suggested videos but I watched it anyway and enjoyed it. You guys seem like fun people and I hope you are still here and enjoying yourselves. Cheers.
When we moved to NZ 6 months ago from the UK the first thing we noticed was how quiet it was, no queues, no traffic in comparison, I mean sure, there are just over 4 mil people here compared to 67 mil in the U.K. But wow!! So so nice 😀 Defo too relaxed here sometimes, it's getting a happy medium... in England everyone's wants it done yesterday, you're lucky to get it done by next week here 😉 Good one guys x
How long have you lived in LA? Auckland is the size of one tiny suburb of LA. It can take 2 hours to go 5 miles in an outskirt of LA, let alone the city center. In Auckland, 30 extra minutes on your commute is "traffic".
The eggs in the fridge issue - in the US eggs are washed, and during that process a protective layer on the shell is remove, thus necessitating cold storage. In other countries the eggs stay fresh at room temperature for longer periods, as the shells don't get "sanitized".
love your video!! I'm in New Zealand and since its 2018 lets update everyone who will come across your video in the future. Working backwards. 1. Unlimited mobile/cellphone plans: Providers are now providing unlimited data plans. Expensive at the moment but with competition between providers it will get cheaper. 2. On average everything is expensive like butter! but the quality of food, from milk, fish, water to meat is 10/10. Plus US currency is strong (at the moment lol) so can't complain. pros and cons. 3.With sand flys, it differs coast to coast. In fact I haven't been seen or been bitten in years. And speaking about facts, being rich in vitamin B helps. Weird right! Don't take my word. Google it. :) 4. I love NZ eggs. And your right, doesn't go in the fridge because i eat it all the time it goes in a basket right next to the pan. You'll convert eventually :) 5.Yep, kiwis are still chill. Maaaate.. your on fire! "Don't worry bro i'll be sweet... pass me some eggs" 6. Mechanics are expensive and oil change is easy. Don't want to do yourself? No worries call a 'mate' its the kiwi way and while he/she does that you make them a meal. 7. Yes going barefoot around NZ is common. In the city however you'd still be looked down on. 8. Yes, weather sucks. I wake up to a clear sky and start doing the laundry. Next thing you know its raining. Most people have a dryer for this reason. I however have to go to a laundromat. 9. Most homes are not central heated. We wrap as much clothes on before we decide to turn our little heaters on. So expect a small room heater/fan if you get an Air bnb. 10. Don't forget kiwis don't tip. We expect great service from everyone especially when minimum wage is high, (personally I like this method as it feels the whole restaurant or dinner is working to make your experience good and doesn't depend on just one waiter). And gst is included in price tag and tax breakdown in receipt. Anyways! thanks for the video and visit NZ again soon!
Didn't realise you guys had actually moved to NZ, we thought you were just travelling for a few weeks! Looking froward to more NZ content from you. Also we've got switches on our plugs in the uk too... I think it's just USA that doesn't!?
UK has both 110~120 Volt, AND 220~230~240 Volt General-Purpose Outlets (GPOs). Switches make real sense (safety) at above 200 volts AC. In NZ 110 volt outlets are quite RARE, usually "Yellow" 16 Amp CEE-norms (European), or occasionally, multi-format "shaver" plugs which accept both Euro (incl UK), & North American (NEMA ?) format "non-earthed" two-pole (reverse-able) plugs.
Some of the things you guys are saying are quite ignorant and/or generalized. You say things like "nobody does this" or "everybody has this" you need to do a bit more research. Not every toilet has a flusher like you talk about and dryers are very common- you just haven't seen them much. These are just two examples. The things you talk about are true- but the picture you are painting of nz is that everyone and everything is exactly like that. Please step out of your bubble, experience more and then make a video.
Attn: Josh and Melissa..yes, my Canadian friend found out that we are very unprofessional and casual when in comes to business dealings. Can you elaborate more on how its done over in the US? what is expected of you if you are for example, a house painter?
Oh the barefoot thing is very kiwi, it is natural to go around your neighbourhood, beach, river and shops barefoot. I have lived around the world but I would never walk in London or Sydney city barefoot because I might get bitten by something that will kill me or stand on a syringe left by some junky but here I don't have that danger so may aswell live free. But socks in supermarkets is simply because you don't need to lift your feet, you can just slide around everywhere like you're ice skating. People really don't know what they're missing out on :D But let's be honest, a kiwi would never hike a mountain barefoot and ill prepared for the elements of nature, but tourists would do alpine tracks in flip flops/jandals and have no warm clothing. So I think we just do things when they're appropriate.... Like why take shoes to the beach if they're going to get sand in them for eternity?
Again (Aussie or NZ), it is really about HOW (WHERE) you shop. Just like USA there is a HUGE variation in meat prices, & only the SMART get good value. IDIOTs get over-charged in ANY market.
1. Not all mail boxes are like that there are many different kinds 2. Our outlets are like this so it doesn't over heat 3. Dryers are an everywhere thing, we have dryers you either search for one online or you go out somewhere and look for one 4. New zealand is cold you get used to it 5. We all mock eachother its normal for us 6. We have native birds, we have protection for our birds 7. We don't bring 2 pairs of shoes, bare feet and socks are normal and comfy that's how we are 8. Stubbies for men that normal 9. Price change happens adapt to it 10. Relax because we're comfortable, yes we are chill and easy going, but we always do what we need to, to get work done 11. Eggs in a fridge aren't a thing here because the weather is a lot colder than the usa 12. Go to a different store, we have a lot of shampoo and conditioner depends on where you go 13. We have average roads, american roads are a lot larger cause they're a lot more of you 14. Pay your bills to get internet, yes you get data thats unlimited
Melissa, you mentioned in a number of your videos that your husband, Josh, couldn't stand drinking coffee in the US but once he go to to New Zealand after drinking our coffee he couldn't get enough. I'm wondering if Josh would make a video explaining what it was about New Zealand coffee that made him fall in love with it.
Pretty much every point you make has a reason for it (we don’t have dirt cheap nuclear power for example) Except I’ve always had a dryer everywhere I’ve lived. The biggest thing I noticed when I was in the USA was how fake everyone who worked in customer service was it was like dealing with robots, I know they rely on tips over there more than a minimum wage but if a fake smile and robotic dialogue on repeat is considered good customer service in the USA I’d rather be served by an actual robot.
1. We do have dryers XD
2. It's not cold it's New Zealand (you need to get used to it)
3. It's good that we have switches by our outlets because the chargers or whatever you're using could get over heated
4. We don't normally bring an extra pair of shoes when we wear gum boots
5. We aren't always relaxed you probably just went to someone new or tired
6. Who doesn't keep there eggs in the fridge?!
7. We have lots of shampoo and conditioner depends what grocery shop you went to
8. The roads aren't small they are normal sized things in America things are more large
9. You can get unlimited data but the internet isn't unlimited because it's called BILLS
10. I just wasted my time on something no one is going to read
-Analise - I don't keep my eggs in fridge.... NZ born and raised here too (my mum never has hers in fridge either. Guess thats where i get it from). I didn't know putting eggs in fridge was a thing til last year!
We wear short shorts cause we tough and not pussys of the cold😁
I agree with u but I don’t keep my eggs in the fridge bc that’s weird and we 100% have unlimited internet that is so stupid to say we don’t
You used some of your limited internet data on this.
anyone who enjoys eggs leaves them at room temp, they last for about three weeks, longer in the fridge, but they lose quality of taste texture, color etc when you store them in the fridge, and they do it rapidly.... unrefrigerated eggs are always best.
I read your post.
We were short shorts because we don't really find it "Cold"
Mickey Jade yeah its always warm to me
yep we are use to it :)
Yah
16 degrees is summer hahaha
wear !
We have switches on outlets because its a higher voltage compare to the US so if you stuck a fork in the outlet in NZ you would die while in the US you just get a shock its just a safety thing I think.
Ohhhh that is really smart! That makes a lot of sense.
melks2002 - well don't stick forks in the outlets lol 🍴🤣
That's incorrect, the U.S. voltage is lower at 110 volts but it is still a killer because it is the current not the voltage that kills with home power outlets.
It's also a good way to save power so you don't have to constantly unplug stuff
Dean, then we have the switch because us Kiwis are smart xD
One thing I noticed since moving to NZ is that NZ sports stars are a lot more humble and down to earth. I used to go to gym where the Blues and The Warriors would work out. I even met Sonny Bill Williams a couple of times. Nicest most humble guy you'll ever meet.
The St Louis Blues and the Golden State Warriors work out in NZ?
Being a New Zealander (Kiwi) that's really nice to hear. Thanks
@@squidsybluegallagher8645 In New Zealand if your a New Zealand famous celebrity you don't get mobed going out in public. everyone is very chill. my mum walks a famous cricket coaches dog and we saw an actress t the hot pools a while back too
@@3oeproductions698 No there is a New Zealand team called the Warriors who play rugby here don't
know about the blues though
Yea, the Chiefs often used to come practise at my intermediate. One time they rode in on bikes during PE and a boy threw a rugby ball at one and knocked him off
NZ has 240v electricity compared to 110v in America. You need a switch so you don't get a large spark when you plug in a devise. The benefit of having 240v instead of 110v is that you don't need as heavy and more expensive cabling throughout your home and 240v can travel further than its weaker 110v cousin. Sorry to say but 110v is an old and weaker version of electricity.
Only people that can't afford to buy and run a dryer don't use dryers.
NZ was the worlds bird aviary until man came along and killed off 40% of the species. The upside of only birds is there are no dangerous predatory animals, so you can relax when walking out in nature knowing a wild animal wont be lurking in the bushes.
My local Oil Changer, charged me $69. You were ripped off.
You moved to NZ because of our laid back safe lifestyle, that also includes our professional services, but I assume you are living in Auckland where traffic is a huge issue and holds up many services...I am sure you will adapt or figure it out.
NZ eggs are the best tasting in the world. You don't keep eggs in a fridge.
Smaller population dictates choice is less than in America. Who needs 10,000 different types of shampoo to choose from, I have used the same Pantene shampoo for 30 years.
I have unlimited Internet, data, phone calls to anywhere in NZ and Australia.
We are also very easy to make friends with compared to America. And yes, life is about laughing and having a good time...isn't it?
Could be they got a "service" that included the oil change.Grease, new filter etc?
It's actually 230 volts here, not 240.
False 240volt has no advantage and most dryers use natural gas for heating in USA.
@@ant21b Do you Know Ohms law? do the Maths ( math for you) 230 Volts is cheaper but more dangerous that's why the switch.
@@davidwall2919 well here in Germany it's 220 and no switch. Perhaps the outlets are built in a way that makes them safer than in NZ???
Correction for you, unlimited internet in New Zealand is very common and most would have it, it's usually only $10 more expensive than the smallest capped plan.
We were mostly talking about phone plans with internet. But it's good to hear things are getting cheaper!
I was thinking the same thing. I've had unlimited broadband for many many years
Damian Johnston aye I have it and I'm not rich
They are talking about unlimited Mobile internet,not home bundles,you can't even get that here in Aus either.
They're talking about both. They specifically mention both.
In New Zealand 🇳🇿 we don't care about are looks especially in the supermarket
It doesn't have to look fancy to be good :) We have come to love the smaller stores!
He meant that people often dress like bogans.
It's Swaz yeah that's true
I always go in my boxers bro
I go in my socks and jandies.
Also our yolks are more yellow cos we don't have genetically altered chickens
Or feed them growth hormones
Wrong, the presence of carotenoids in hens’ diets is the main determinant of color and says absolutely nothing about quality or flavor. Just more anti-American babbling.
That is not correct , they are feed different food, it’s the nutrient content not the growth hormone that change the colour of the yoke. If you have ever kept chickens the yoke colour will change on a daily bases depending on where you let them roam in your yard or if you give them some extra greens to eat.
Often people in supermarkets or banks wearing socks have taken off their gumboots or work boots because they aren't allowed to wear dirty boots in those businesses. There are signs saying take off your dirty boots.
Shoes? Who needs them
The Cold? Its always shorts weather
Oil changes? DIY it's in our DNA
Sandflys? Marmite fixes that
Thomas Rooney this is the best comment on here
This made my day
Chur, you're a real Kiwi
Exactly.
I'm in shorts rn and it's now winter and i'm in Christchurch, who cares we're tough kiwis
Where did you pay $200+ for oil change? Sounds like you got ripped off heaps!
ryanKFC Ripped off big time
Definitely!!
Seriously though 😂
Oh hell u guys got ripped off 😂
Somebody heard the "Accent" and said "here comes an easy profit" !
Something I find with americans coming to NZ, as a general rule, that they make these kinds of statements that are kind of like "Look at you guys in this weird backwards place! But you don't do things the RIGHT way, like we do in the States!" I say this knowing heaps of Americans who have come to NZ and with a mother who is a US citizen (dual UK/US) and I've travelled to the States heaps cos of all our family so I'm not saying this out of ignorance. Americans tend to be very USA-centric and forget that the rest of the world exists and isn't USA-centric the same way. I really don't think Americans intend to sound like that at all, but it does come across that way. We're a small country, yes, which comes with idiosyncracities, but we aren't all hicks. Just an observation............ Also, wtf with the oil change? It's like $15 from the gas station. I think some of your statements are a bit off or odd and must be kind of localized to where you are tbh! I don't mean that in a bad way, but I think some of your experiences may change if you're here longer. Also, I could do a 15 hour video on some of the weird things from the USA that make no sense! It's just about what's normal to you and the culture you grew up with, I think (and, for the record, I have both a clothes line AND a dryer, central heating AND a fire, and I keep my eggs in the fridge 😊)
Safiye Grey Thats because americans are brainwashed by the gouvernment since the states where founded repeating their citizens all the time they are the greatest nation e ver..thats why they think that way.
I completely agree, I've heard many people, from all parts of the world,saying they also find them over exuberant so the whole thing makes them look pretty silly to other countries of the world. Tone it down and try to truely enjoy and adapt to countries that do it differently to the US (for ex: the rest of the world).
Safiye Grey hi ? I am in Florida and I could not agree more with you ... As a former Flight Attendant I can appreciate what you and your beautiful country is and has . These are spoiled kids from that generation...
Eh they probably live in aucks ge
I'd like to know where you got that oil change lol.
Meat here is more expensive because it's higher quality
ands its not even that expensive
Big Bird hell yeah
I thought it was decently priced lol. Especially when packnsave have $10-15 deals with things like mince, steak & chicken breast!
As much as I, a Kiwi, WANT to agree, actually Best Meat, at lowest prices, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, & Brasil (honestly). Aussie & Southern Africa not far behind. NZ meet is stupidly expensive.
bullshit,,, most of the meat sold in nz supermarkets is tough crap.. even meat sold in small butcher shops is hit and miss,,, i used to spend a lot of time in america and the beef i bought was grain feed and way cheaper than in nz,, in fact i never had a tough steak in all the years i have been to america..
$200 for an oil change? Nah somebody ripped you off. Should be $40-70 maximum
That shady guy 👀
Yeah
true i pay $60 here in Auckland, which is a expensive place to live in nz
im thinking they got ripped off too or a full service witch does way more than just oil
yeah I thought that was a sham, ive only paid to have my oil changed once and it only cost $60
just like to add......meat and dairy products are expensive because farmers are not subsidised like in europe and america who are subsidised by the tax payer to protect the industry but that will change in the future.
bob brown also they're usually really good quality
An Italian friend who moved here was astounded at the cost of living here in NZ and was eventually told by her boss that, for the most part, people don't come here for the money, they come here for the lifestyle. So while it's expensive here, we are so lucky to appreciate having our other riches in terms of our diverse environment, strong rural communities and whanau values. Welcome to our humble and beautiful country ;)
I didn't move to NZ to be rich, but sadly what happened is we became poor. The cost of living was brutal and to live a very dull thrill free life cost a lot of money. There was nothing else left to cut back on, seeing a bunch of hills and beaches doesn't make up for an empty bank account and crippling costs. We finally left and I can honestly say there's not one thing I miss about NZ. Not one little thing, life was just so dull.
barnsleymat - agree, and I was born here in NZ. Where did you move?
@@crossroads670 We moved back to England.
barnsleymat - good for you. Much better prices for everything and easy access to Europe 😊
Well, this aged well. Great place to be during a pandemic, so we've discovered. Everywhere has their pros and cons. Just depends what you're willing to sacrifice. Not everyone who moves here becomes poor or thinks its dull. My mum is from the Philippines so I have a different perspective and appreciation for living here.
I feel like they are so wrong on so many of these
Yeah I'm a kiwi and they are.
same haha i am noticing quite a few mistruths
This is from an american perspective of course it be different to what we would think is normal to their normal
Believe me, they are.
Half of what they said was incorrect
there are most definitely dryers in NZ lol
Haha we didn't mean to say no one has a dryer just that we had noticed a lot of homes didn't have them and/or only hung up clothes on a line.
most hang their clothes because its expensive to use the dryer :-) When I was growing up we all used the hot water system to dry our socks and knickers LOL
TheJoshAndMelissa It is considerd not very environmentaly friendly and expensive to use a drier as it uses alot of power. The sun will get rid of certain stains like tumeric and colostrum, helps to get rid of odours and using a drier is hard on your clothes they don't wear as well. Hint check the weather forcast before doing your washing to aviod any extra rinses.
nothing better than wind dried sheets...love the smell.
@Melissa, if you're living on rental property, most landlord don't provide dryer and dishwasher, so tenants has to buy their own. Since you're staying at short period of time, you can buy second hand on TradeMe, for $300 bucks dryer that will last for a couple of years and you can sell back on trademe when you're moving out of the country.
Us New Zealanders are so chill that everytime I see Americans they seem like they just drank 1000 cups of coffee. Super hyper lmao
The yolks are bright because they are free ranged
Wrong, the presence of carotenoids in hens’ diets is the main determinant of color and says absolutely nothing about quality or flavor. Just more anti-American babbling. The US has plenty of free-range chickens and their yolks range from pale yellow to dark orange.
Haha i first read , the folks are bright because they are free range lol
I'd just like to point out that New Zealand does have two native mammal species - the Long-Tailed bat and the Short-Tailed bat.
and NZ furseals
Nicholas Maude and the kiwi so 3
AND WHAT ELSE ??
@@charlie_lavv5978 The Kiwi is a bird not a mammal.
??? I'm so sorry but when you work all day in New Zealand, in the mud, you take your boots off before you enter any establishment.....which can lead to you wandering around stores in your socks.... 😧
Secret Squirrel
I can understand that as I work on a farm and my boots can get real muddy on a wet day
Secret Squirrel g or you just rock your toes
I think this strikes Americans as odd because most establishment require shoes to be worn. Some stores even have signs that say "no shirt, no shoes no service" I think this has to do with insurance and lawsuits. However, growing up in Florida we were barefoot all the time.
Everyone here has a dryer and everyone has heating😂.... the reason our eggs are so yellow is because they're fresh and yes my internet is unlimited
Egg yolks are yellow because the chickens are not modified, full of antibiotics and often free range. Its what they are supposed to look like.
99% of homes have electric clothes dryers.
Meat again is grassfed and not hormoned to the eyeballs so its slower to grow therefor costs more but is way healthier to eat.
The population of NZ is small so the roads dont need to be 4 lanes each way and yes they are windy in places because of the hills and valleys but straight if you are on the plains.
Still hope you enjoyed your visit😀
Im moving to NZ in a few months.... can i ask how much you pay for unlimited?
@@hunterjacee4315 scroll through Spark prices www.spark.co.nz/shop/mobile-plans/paymonthly.html
@@hunterjacee4315 they also do naked broadband for home
I've lived in NZ about 6 months. My observations: It's very expensive, the people are super kind, it is gorgeous and the Kiwis are careful to keep up the environment, it is very safe, the roads are dangerous..basically one major highway around the Island (HWY 1) and they have lots of earthquakes, lots of tattoos (especially Maori people), and the weather changes quickly, when you travel it is not crowded...reminds me of virgin Alaska in some ways, delicious salmon and tons of immigrants, many schools are separated with Girls or Boys and each school has their own uniform. I love NZ!
Weigh up the expense you talk about and then consider Free Medical Health and medicine costs to the USA, saw one vid that an American living here in NZ cost her 30k to have a baby...I think you will find it evens itself out.
6 MONTHS IS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO KNOW THE COUNTRY AND OUR WAYS OF LIVING ??
You're kind of making fun of us new zealanders.
Eyy yosa g
The little button on the toilet is for only using 3litres of water when you flush and the big one is for using 6litres
That is awesome! It gives you options :)
It's more like conserving the water, and respecting the environment
La-Rochelle Vermeulen what a great invention by New Zealand
It never occured to me that that's just a NZ thing. Huh.
…….. and when there is a real problem you push both !
Hey we do have dryer in new Zealand.
That is awesome!
lol
Just the one Dryer..but we share it
Yea I know some of the shit they're saying is bullshit
agreed we have had a dryer always, and my mum had one when we were kids (shes in her 70's now) so been around for ages. I wonder where they are living, even the shampoo remarks, there are literally hundreds of shampoos at my supermarket, maybe they buying at the local four square lol
In grocery stores we don't keep eggs cold but at home we do
Room temp eggs = bacteria
badabing badabang never made me sick
Nah it differs from family to family
Mate, just get some chickens and have fresh eggs everyday, rural lifestyle for the win
i always keep my eggs on the bench even in the kinda warm summers we get here and i have never had problems with my eggs
Another fact is that a New Zealander will let you know that they're from NZ in every video on RUclips that has something to do with NZ lol
$75 for an oil change is the most iv ever payed in nz
They got scammed
USD or NZD?
I have a dryer, I also use an A-frame which I can bring in if it looks like rain is due. Fresh air is better for your clothes.
I wear shoes, but if running/walking in a park the grass under your feet feels nice. I also always take off my shoes when entering a home, but not a shop.
Dual flush is good.
Short shorts is because the majority of folk live in what is oceanic temperate (mild condition), and so it doesn't ever freeze in winter.
Our homes are relatively cold compared to the USA, we do have ceiling, wall, and under floor insulation, not typically double glazing, adn some ther form of heating like a wood fire/heat pump, gas fire, electric heater... and large windows to our north, small to the south, plus thermal curtains.
We are not all fit, but we can enjoy outdoor activity all year round.
Our meal sizes are likely smaller than in the US. We do still have a lot of different fast food outlets, or ready meals, but kiwis are also parsimonious so also cook, and take packed lunches (some anyway).
Outlets with on off switches is another safety measure.
We are friendly sometimes. We also enjoy foreigners, and wish their stay in paradise to be a pleasant one.
Yes the eggs are a better colour in New Zealand.
Too many choices in the supermarket can be annoying when making a decision. Even for locals deciding which brand, which size, which sent, and ingredients is a slow process.
I get travel sickness in New Zealand, usually the driver is cornering too fast.
I have unlimited data usage that is easy to obtain.
Thank you for all your input! We are in love with NZ and all it has to offer :)
I have a dryer unlimited internet and i eat a lot of meat and Melissa is kind of hot
Iv been to the supermarket a lot without shoes and the main reason why is because I'm too lazy to put on my shoes, I didn't bring em orrrrrrrrr I don't even care anymore 😂 because nobody does 😂😂😂
De4trex De4trex ikr I've done no shoes socks 😜 I can't be bothered
No body got time for that!
Same as ppl with pjs in the shop lol
What about in your PJs?
same bro
To me the biggest difference I noticed from NZ to US is the butter, bread and cheese.
US butter tasted like someone had whipped suger in it and then refrigerated it solid again....and I couldnt take to that bright orange cheese, reminded me of processed cheese they used to sell when I was a kid...plastic cheese LOL.
Also your bread is soooooo sweet? Why?!
I love NZ butter. My cousin in the US gets the tins of butter sent to her...she fell in love with the butter when she first visited NZ.
and no....not all NZ ers are fit for "tramps"...this little porky rolly polly likes to stand at the entrances of them, read the time length of the walk and then twirl around and head back to the car. (but first takes a photo next to the sign to pretend that Ive been there LMAO)...yes we all like to joke :-D
Haha best comment! You made us laugh :)
The socks in the supermarket thing is courtesy - workmen/farmers will leave their boots at the door so they don't leave mud tracks through the supermarket, hence you see them walking in woollen socks!
Northerlies means warm weather.
Southerlies a nasty chill from the south.
Auckland can have 4 seasons in one day. Auckland Winters are wet. Snow is further south in the Waikato.
Going out into the wild is called Wopwops
Australia is Downunder
New Zealand is Downunder Across The Ditch.
South Island is known as the Mainland.
Mainland is also a cheese brand made on the South Island ;)
most of its not true because you havent lived here for long obviously or lived in different parts of new zealand so dont be quick to judge
We aren't judging anyone. We LOVE New Zealand and are so happy to be living here. We are simply pointing out some differences we have seen living all over NZ vs. living in the USA. Not saying one way is bad or good, just different :)
Most of the things you have described are not the case in Auckland, but that is exactly why Auckland is awful. People almost always wear shoes, use the dryer waaay too much, and are rude, demanding and not "easy going" in Auckland. Plus anybody actually NZ born and raised can't actually afford to live in Auckland if they were born after nineteen eighty. Great internet in Auckland now though. You are so right about the roads. We actually have the most expensive roads in the world, yet they are super shit. Sand flies are not nearly as bad as Aucklanders, but there are also lots of ants in Auckland.
izzy harding Haha I'm born 1991 and I can afford to live in Auckland (and yep came from small town NZ, then CHCH, then Auckland).
izzy harding what a hater im a kiwi its there experience coming to nz
I am a NZer and what they say is pretty much "bang on". The only thing I wasn't totally sure about was the clothes dryer, but then I didn't have one in my last apartment, so thinking about it, a lot of apartments don't have clothes dryers. And I have lived all over NZ, from Invercargill to Auckland.
The short shorts are because rugby is popular in NZ. Americans used to wear shorter shorts back in the 1970s and 80s because that's what basketball players wore. Then American basketball shorts got long and baggy in the 90s and people generally copied that trend. In rugby very short shorts remain the norm and that directs the fashion here.
The bare feet in public thing is somewhat regional in NZ. You won't see it much in Wellington or most of South Island due to their colder weather. My theory is it's a result of our school policies. Kids are allowed to go barefoot to primary school in most (but not all) schools. Kids thus get used to spending all day in bare feet (many primary schools require shoes off in the classroom for the carpets) and it's just normal for them. So going to the shops that way is just as acceptable to them. Lots of kids grow out of that when they hit their teens, but plenty never do.
Also it’s just a lot chiller here and no one cares. People also find it comfy to wear no shoes sometimes
STUBIES (ultra-short Shorts) are also part of the Australian norm. (To some extent) ditto Southern Afrika. Our Norms, are, in general, NOT Northern Hemisphere Norms. Shorts in Winter (in RURAL & BUSH environs) are because WET Trouser-legs are cold !! (Not a problem in shorts). Remember we are still quite a RURAL People in origin, & absolutely PROUD of that.
We all agree sandflies are the worst
lol Not all of us have that money ecks dee
There's a thing called big spray u would be surprised that stuff does works (ur acting like that shit doesn't exist).
In north Ontario, Canada there are 'black flies', which are the same as what we call 'sandflies' in NZ. Found in the South Island west coast, definitely not everywhere - here's a link to a map teara.govt.nz/en/map/14737/sandfly-nuisance-map. Use a good quality of insect repellent.
Tbh half of these aren’t completely true
Because nobody has given these Muricans a proper tour of where to find stuff.
Sounds like they are shopping at 4 square. Most rentals don’t have a dryer. Went to a mechanic that did more than just change the oil they probably checked all the fluids breaks etc got s full check rather than just and oil change
I emigrated from the USA to New Zealand in 1992, and expect to end my life there.
Kiwis are more like North Americans than they appreciate. Californians have told me that New Zealand reminds them of what California was like 50-60 years ago, and I tend to agree.
New Zealand is an honest democracy, and a multi-racial society relatively free of identity politics. Behind closed doors, the two major parties are quite pragmatic in their orientation.
New Zealand is a very low key ally of the USA, so low key that much of the world treats New Zealanders as citizens of a non-aligned nation.
The public sector is relatively free of corruption, but is vulnerable to pressure from business interests, as is the case everywhere else.
Problems:
* In 2016, New Zealand's GDP per capita, restated in US$, was only 69% of the comparable value for the USA, and the lowest among the 6 first world English speaking countries;
* Housing in the main cities, and in the more desirable rural towns, is quite dear. In much of the USA, housing is quite inexpensive;
* Many jobs do not pay very well;
* A diversified portfolio requires investing in Australian and American securities. The resulting exchange risk cannot be avoided;
* The income tax is quite simple, esp. if one is not a business owner and owns no foreign securities. If you don't have children under 18, the income tax is also harsh, with income taxed from the first dollar.
* The tax treatment of foreign equities and unit trusts is especially harsh. If you own a house in New Zealand, or rent one year-round, you will owe some income tax if you live in New Zealand more than 6 weeks out of the tax year;
* It is not unusual in New Zealand for people to hold management positions not because they are competent, but because they were the least bad of a very weak bunch of applicants, or were the only applicant;
* The system of socialised medicine does not cover many treatments, or rations access via waiting lists. Immediate access to quality health care requires private health insurance
In discussing the availability, variety and cost of living in NZ, please keep in mind the relative size of the market: a population of less than 5 million people in NZ, compared with 300 million plus in the US. [By the way, I'm a Kiwi living in the US. I've been here for many years but am looking forward to my return in the near future. It will be a culture shock but the pros will definitely outweigh the cons.]
Karen Randrup did you have to get a work permit with a new zealanf passport?
Very brave of you to post this video - I hope the trolls aren't watching! It's always interesting to hear about our own culture from an external perspective. Funny that the toilets were the first were the first thing you mention. Strange American toilets were the first differences I noticed when I first visited your side of the planet.
I remember an Aussie coworker asking a room full of Americans (and myself) "Is the toilet blocked?" and they all looked at her and I said "no they just like lots of water" and she said "okay" and went back into the toilet and everyone looked at me like WTF. And when my American friend came over she almost immediately commented on dual flush lol
First thing commented because it's the first thing you notice.
I left Australia and moved to the US. First thing out of customs was a bathroom visit. Approaching two decades later, and that was still the first thing I remember about America. lol.
I lived there 15 years, before moving to New Zealand. Once again; off a plane, long line through customs, and greeting my new country with a visit to the restroom.
The struggle is real!!!
GET IT RIGHT BEFORE YOU POST ANYTHING ??
Pretty much all New Zealanders have dryers lol ☺😊
Haha I guess we were staying in the wrong places then! Many of the places we have house sat for did not have a dryer.
Lucy Fitzgerald I've never in my life lived in a house with a dryer
You really just don't need a dryer in summer anyway. We like to take energy conservation into the equation when thinking about things like that too.
Lucy Fitzgerald yup I've always grown up with one! Expensive on the powerbill!
I have stayed in 100s of places. Only came across dryers in Wellington(downtown) and Auckland(downtown)- No other city.
Some of the facts are not correct about internet in your house yes we have unlimited internet not that expensive I think. In The Netherlands where I am original from the data on your phone is also not unlimited. You have the option for unlimited data but it is very expensive. Also I keep my eggs in the fridge and many kiwis are doing the same. Btw I life in NZ as a Dutchie.
It makes me sad to see some of the offended comments below. This video was a just talking about some of the differences they noticed with their experience, it seemed very light hearted. All countries have their own customs and there is nothing wrong with that. Americans have different habits that are "strange" to other countries, thats just life. We can just smile, learn and laugh. Life is beautiful, no need to take ourselves that seriously no matter where were from we all are the same.
Owain Harris ummm we’re not referred to as New Zealanders we mainly get addressed as maoris ( if your Maori ) or kiwis or you could say pakihea which means white person from New Zealand
I'm anew Zealander. And we get that it, it just gets annoying when it seems to happen with almost every overseas visitor. Also we LOVE to complain, just for the sake of complainig.
Always going to have haters.
Sad really.
This is a simple case of culture shock.
And its shocking how these two highschool sweathearts remind me of buffy the vampire slayer
@Owain Harris that 8s because they have never gone on their big OE.
@Owain Harris I am Dutch. Lived here four decades and consider myself a New Zealander, Dutchkiwi or kiwi.
all countries in the world are different..you can't bring American lifestyle here ..
That is very true! Which is why we made this video, to point out some differences we have noticed :)
Blue Seashell right and why would you !
I'm not racist
Calm down mate, they aren't having a moan, just pointing out some differences.
no there rong ther just moaning because they dont like change
its pretty normal to learn how to change oil and do general car fix ups yourself once you buy a car in New Zealand, its just something that happens, probably because it costs so much
It is a good skill to have!
But a basic oil change shouldn't cost $200, it should be somewhere like $80, so unless you got your transmission flushed, or radiator flushed as well, you go ripped off.
We dont forgot to turn the switch on tho because we know that they are there, you guys might coz you aren't used to seeing them
American people are really strange
facts
The melodrama is hilarious
No, they’re just nice. You are sad xenophobes.
That is totally true
I’m American and I agree completely
THERE ARE DRYERS !!
Welcome to NZ.
Changing oil cost? That seems a bit off. But yeah, just do it yourself, it's not hard to do. Some retailers will throw in the filter for free.
The barefoot thing? Many of us just don't give a toss what we look like, it's all about comfort. After a long days work, you just want to get your damn boots off.
Hike, walk, tramp, trek? We use all these words here, just in different circumstances.
Dryers? Yes I've noticed a lot of people in the US use dryers, if not at home, they take their laundry to a store and wait around to both wash and dry. For the record I have a washer dryer combo but generally only use the dryer feature when absolutely nessasary, it's all about saving costs in electricity. Living in apartments here is a fairly recent phenomenon. Most middle-aged people you meet probably grew up in a stand alone house where you could actually have a clothes line.
Power switch? I do think that up for "On" is more logical than here in NZ. Take the old school alarm clocks, when they sounded, you reached for the bedside clock and slam it off, ie down = off
The mail boxes shown in your clip are typical rural delivery boxes, they have the flag to indicate pickups. The reason they are large is so the owners can receive larger packages without delivery personnel taking packages to their doors. You won't see these in cities and towns.
Heating... after a while you will acclimatize to our weather and probably will not feel the cold so easily with time.
in my first apartment in Auckland cbd, i had this overwehlming feeling to buy a lawn mower, hahaha, true story, but naah, didnt lol
Love seeing other people's opinions of my country :) I don't agree with everything on this video but it's interesting to see what others think.
Yeah,It's nice to see people appreciating our country :)
NZ is the best 😄😆😀
Mickey Jade yess
Yesssss I'm a proud kiwi
Ditto here
We do have driers in nz and maybe we have less stuff in our stores because us is like 100 times bigger than nz duh
We've decided to move to NZ from the USA and this video was a delight! Thanks for making these videos!!! :)
+ViennaDoesStuff That is awesome! It is such an amazing country!
Haha funny about the toilets as this was the reverse of what I noticed when I was in the USA last year. Random leaver to flush, huge amount of water in the bowls (like to the point that I spent the first few days thinking every toilet was blocked) and the water actually swirls when you flush! Same same but different.
Lol us kiwis can't be bothered putting in shoes
Kees Walker that is so true
Kees Walker its just a quick drive to the store, we need no shoes. Put some socks on and get the milk.
All the time
Yeah, our country isn't super gross in the suburbs so algood.
In my small hometown I literally never where shoes anywhere, ever. Just prefer bare feet lol, and it's just normal. I even used to go bare feet to school when I was younger.
I'm from new zealand. Best country ever!👌👌
Ariane Bell yess
New Zealand is the best 👌👌
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GO KIWIS
May be a little biased... BUT TOTALLY AGREE! 😂
General rule... A walk is a hike you can do within a day, as in no overnight.. A Tramp is 2 or more days duration....
We had a Texan working with us in Tauranga. He lived in the Mount and couldn't get over the 40 second walk to the beach from his house. He said the nearest beach to his house in Texas was something like a 6 or 7 hour drive.
That and constantly trying to get in the passenger side door of his car for the first couple of weeks, bahaha.
Used to live in the East Coast Bays on The North Shore.
Took 40 minutes to drive to Bethells Beach (Te Henga) on the west coast.
Coast to coast in 40 minutes
You're cheesy as, can't deal😂
I'll say. The gurning is making me cringe.
@@Sarah-bug americans are corny
short as shorts are called stubbies and only in new Zealand will you find people wearing jandals stubbies and singlets all year round. but dont worry, they usually have a beanie to keep warm
Hey, Aussie is pretty similar. The major difference, in NZ the BOGAN Singlet should be BLACK. Aussie (Ocker) BOGANs, however, favour BLUE singlets.
Daniel Mildon stubbies, singlet, rugby socks and flip flops on a cold day lol
its a beach contry you dont ware shoes th the beach
I’m an farmer. And we take our gumboots off at the door so we don’t tread our mud through the store. Unlimited wifi is a luxury here? Mmmmm. I feel like a lot of these are so wrong.
I visited NZ for a month this year and absolutely fell in love with ti! No one however has mentioned the White Tail Spider, quite a mean little spider. Where I visited shoes are removed before you enter a house but I never saw a shoeless person in public, I found that bazaar. Everyone was so friendly and hospitable. The night sky is awesome! I was feeling surrounded by beauty every day in nature and the attitudes of the people. Just lovely. Am going back for 3 months next time!
REMOVING SHOES BEFORE YOU ENTER ONES HOUSE IS A CULTURAL THING NOT ALL PEOPLE IN NZ REMOVE THERE SHOES BEFORE ENTERING ONES HOUSE
you guys are definitely right about the weather hahahaha
Loved this! The socks in a store is prob bc they've left their muddy gumboots at the door.
Eggs aren't washed here like they are in the US. You only have to refrigerate them once you wash the natural bloom off them.
Ohhhh, that makes sense. Learning new things!
LOL I was going to say that about the gumboots.
A Thousand Words haha! head slightly further south than Auckland and you'll see plenty of people walking in socks or bare feet... it's just what people do...you talked about nz'ders being very relaxed...that's part of it. I love how relaxed people are here...you just learn to not expect things to happen 2 seconds after you ask for it.
we are not the richest here in NZ and some of us can't afford shoes or socks. Fun fact in 1980 - 1990 we stepped in cow poo to warm our feet in winter if we didn't have shoes it usually would happen if we were walking to school P.S i never did this its just what my teacher told me.
A Thousand Words Eggs aren't washed here??
petrol ( gasoline e) is crazy expensive . Homes are the most expensive I've seen, and not just whistling dixie .. lots of racial tension, but here are some of the wonderful things. the land is specular. Everywhere seems to be postcard beautiful. Fresh seafood anytime anyplace Anywhere! cheap medicine. active outdoor life. very sweet people and let's not forget Crunchy bars. its a little bit of pure heaven!
1:40 we have the switch so you can save power
2:24 are you sure your looking in the right places
3:48 the reason we don't wear shoes is because for some of us we're to lazy to
4:21 Back in like 1700's we didn't even have shorts and shirts
7:15 grab a gun, jacket, then go hunting or just go fishing
7:33 put your phone on a plan
Hi, I don't know why this popped up on my suggested videos but I watched it anyway and enjoyed it. You guys seem like fun people and I hope you are still here and enjoying yourselves. Cheers.
When we moved to NZ 6 months ago from the UK the first thing we noticed was how quiet it was, no queues, no traffic in comparison, I mean sure, there are just over 4 mil people here compared to 67 mil in the U.K. But wow!! So so nice 😀
Defo too relaxed here sometimes, it's getting a happy medium... in England everyone's wants it done yesterday, you're lucky to get it done by next week here 😉
Good one guys x
We love the fact that there is no traffic and hardly any lines!
This Natural Journey lol well Auckland traffic is as bad as LA...
Leumas - lmao yup the traffic is so bad in Auckland
How long have you lived in LA? Auckland is the size of one tiny suburb of LA. It can take 2 hours to go 5 miles in an outskirt of LA, let alone the city center. In Auckland, 30 extra minutes on your commute is "traffic".
I live in NZ Auckland you can ask me anything
Thanks :)
How did you guys get the name kiwi? From the fruit? The bird? How did all three end up with the same name? :)
Also from NZ :)
From the bird. The fruit wasnt always called kiwi, it used to be called Chinese gooseberry
Hi, im a dentist from Sweden. Is it difficult to move there and get work permit to practice dentistry fr Sweden?
Have you guys visited Kaikoura?
Not yet, it is a little hard to get to because of all the road work but we are still hoping to get up there!
I'm peruvian, I've lived in both countries and I definitely prefer New Zealand!
hahahaha, the mechanic heard your accent and added the old "tourist" tax onto your oil change. an oil and oil filter change should only be about $60
Yay!! Welcome to New Zealand!! I live here too!!
the toilet thing with the buttons,small button is for half flush,and big button full flush,its to save water lol
Saving water is always a good thing!
Ha lol I've been in New Zealand my whole life and never knew that lol
mister Reihana..kiorana, joe..!?
I thought he Said there are no native males 😂😂😂
Black Jordan Me too!! 😂😂😂
The eggs in the fridge issue - in the US eggs are washed, and during that process a protective layer on the shell is remove, thus necessitating cold storage. In other countries the eggs stay fresh at room temperature for longer periods, as the shells don't get "sanitized".
love your video!! I'm in New Zealand and since its 2018 lets update everyone who will come across your video in the future.
Working backwards.
1. Unlimited mobile/cellphone plans: Providers are now providing unlimited data plans. Expensive at the moment but with competition between providers it will get cheaper.
2. On average everything is expensive like butter! but the quality of food, from milk, fish, water to meat is 10/10. Plus US currency is strong (at the moment lol) so can't complain. pros and cons.
3.With sand flys, it differs coast to coast. In fact I haven't been seen or been bitten in years. And speaking about facts, being rich in vitamin B helps. Weird right! Don't take my word. Google it. :)
4. I love NZ eggs. And your right, doesn't go in the fridge because i eat it all the time it goes in a basket right next to the pan. You'll convert eventually :)
5.Yep, kiwis are still chill. Maaaate.. your on fire! "Don't worry bro i'll be sweet... pass me some eggs"
6. Mechanics are expensive and oil change is easy. Don't want to do yourself? No worries call a 'mate' its the kiwi way and while he/she does that you make them a meal.
7. Yes going barefoot around NZ is common. In the city however you'd still be looked down on.
8. Yes, weather sucks. I wake up to a clear sky and start doing the laundry. Next thing you know its raining. Most people have a dryer for this reason. I however have to go to a laundromat.
9. Most homes are not central heated. We wrap as much clothes on before we decide to turn our little heaters on. So expect a small room heater/fan if you get an Air bnb.
10. Don't forget kiwis don't tip. We expect great service from everyone especially when minimum wage is high, (personally I like this method as it feels the whole restaurant or dinner is working to make your experience good and doesn't depend on just one waiter). And gst is included in price tag and tax breakdown in receipt.
Anyways! thanks for the video and visit NZ again soon!
Didn't realise you guys had actually moved to NZ, we thought you were just travelling for a few weeks! Looking froward to more NZ content from you.
Also we've got switches on our plugs in the uk too... I think it's just USA that doesn't!?
Yes! We moved here for just a year. Gives us so much time to explore :)
Oh wow. yeah we must be the odd ones out!
UK has both 110~120 Volt, AND 220~230~240 Volt General-Purpose Outlets (GPOs). Switches make real sense (safety) at above 200 volts AC.
In NZ 110 volt outlets are quite RARE,
usually "Yellow" 16 Amp CEE-norms (European),
or occasionally,
multi-format "shaver" plugs which accept both Euro (incl UK), & North American (NEMA ?) format "non-earthed" two-pole (reverse-able) plugs.
I wonder if they noticed the population size. 😂
Got to love the stubbies (short shorts)
Everyone that I know has a dryer and I live in NZ what’s your point there’s no dryers just go and buy one
If you want to put eggsin the fridge... go for it.
The wastewater turns anti-clockwise down the sink.
In America it goes clockwise
Also most people can change their oil
OMG SHE SAID NEW ZEALAND
(EVERY KIWI EVER)
Some of the things you guys are saying are quite ignorant and/or generalized. You say things like "nobody does this" or "everybody has this" you need to do a bit more research. Not every toilet has a flusher like you talk about and dryers are very common- you just haven't seen them much. These are just two examples.
The things you talk about are true- but the picture you are painting of nz is that everyone and everything is exactly like that.
Please step out of your bubble, experience more and then make a video.
2:36 we actually do have dryers in New Zealand it's just that most people don't have them
Attn: Josh and Melissa..yes, my Canadian friend found out that we are very unprofessional and casual when in comes to business dealings.
Can you elaborate more on how its done over in the US? what is expected of you if you are for example, a house painter?
Oh the barefoot thing is very kiwi, it is natural to go around your neighbourhood, beach, river and shops barefoot. I have lived around the world but I would never walk in London or Sydney city barefoot because I might get bitten by something that will kill me or stand on a syringe left by some junky but here I don't have that danger so may aswell live free. But socks in supermarkets is simply because you don't need to lift your feet, you can just slide around everywhere like you're ice skating.
People really don't know what they're missing out on :D
But let's be honest, a kiwi would never hike a mountain barefoot and ill prepared for the elements of nature, but tourists would do alpine tracks in flip flops/jandals and have no warm clothing.
So I think we just do things when they're appropriate.... Like why take shoes to the beach if they're going to get sand in them for eternity?
+subculturenz haha you make amazing points! We really do love the NZ culture :)
😂 born and raised in new zealand. You make us sound like the weirdest country to live in. Gotta stay here longer! Haha crack up video, love it
meat? expensive? Where were you shopping?! haha. Word of advice don't go to Australia because then you will really see how expensive meat is!
Again (Aussie or NZ), it is really about HOW (WHERE) you shop. Just like USA there is a HUGE variation in meat prices, & only the SMART get good value. IDIOTs get over-charged in ANY market.
1. Not all mail boxes are like that there are many different kinds
2. Our outlets are like this so it doesn't over heat
3. Dryers are an everywhere thing, we have dryers you either search for one online or you go out somewhere and look for one
4. New zealand is cold you get used to it
5. We all mock eachother its normal for us
6. We have native birds, we have protection for our birds
7. We don't bring 2 pairs of shoes, bare feet and socks are normal and comfy that's how we are
8. Stubbies for men that normal
9. Price change happens adapt to it
10. Relax because we're comfortable, yes we are chill and easy going, but we always do what we need to, to get work done
11. Eggs in a fridge aren't a thing here because the weather is a lot colder than the usa
12. Go to a different store, we have a lot of shampoo and conditioner depends on where you go
13. We have average roads, american roads are a lot larger cause they're a lot more of you
14. Pay your bills to get internet, yes you get data thats unlimited
Hi I am new to your channel and I am from New Zealand 🇳🇿 from Auckland
And you are a Sikh
Everything there closes early.
sand fly cute, umm no!!!
They are the worst!
xToz shakes to much.
Sand flies are only in certain areas at certain times. I've lived in NZ for 16 years and never got bitten by one!
Belinda Osman ok, but still.
Melissa, you mentioned in a number of your videos that your husband, Josh, couldn't stand drinking coffee in the US but once he go to to New Zealand after drinking our coffee he couldn't get enough. I'm wondering if Josh would make a video explaining what it was about New Zealand coffee that made him fall in love with it.
Born in Nz Lived in NZ all my life This is the best place its like heaven i live in Auckland Northshore
Pretty much every point you make has a reason for it (we don’t have dirt cheap nuclear power for example) Except I’ve always had a dryer everywhere I’ve lived.
The biggest thing I noticed when I was in the USA was how fake everyone who worked in customer service was it was like dealing with robots, I know they rely on tips over there more than a minimum wage but if a fake smile and robotic dialogue on repeat is considered good customer service in the USA I’d rather be served by an actual robot.