an update on Canada vs New Zealand after moving back home..
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- Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024
- I've been back in Canada for about 3 months now and I wanted to share my thoughts on the differences I've noticed the most compared to NZ. There's been some "culture shocks" of sorts with coming back to North America and I definitely feel like a different person after living in NZ for a year. A lot of different values and ways of life but so many similarities too. Leave me a comment down below about your thoughts on the subject!
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As a kiwi, have never been one for materialism. Prefer to provide for my needs than wants.
@@Frank-rx8ch I really miss the pack of materialism in NZ. It's such a free way of living.
Calgary sounds a great place to live Brittany. My son and his family have recently emigrated to Aukland.
Sad for ourselves however such is life.
Thank you for being brave and honest in your vlogs Brittany .
Thank you 🙂
Kiwi here (Wellingtonian), with Canadian partner. We lived in Calgary for a a year, 2017/18. I loved the winter, just because it was so freaking....winter! Unlike any winter in NZ, except perhaps the middle of the South island, which never gets colder than -15C anyway. We live in Vancouver, now. The car thing....yup.... four way stops and giving way to pedestrains...it took me a long time to get used to this. Who gives way? You take turns? Seriously! Very Canadian. I'm glad you love my hometown. It's going through some hard times right now. Send it some love. Loved our time in Calgary!
Thanks for the comment! I'm glad you enjoyed the Calgary winter, a lot of folks don't! I've heard about all the hard times in Wellington and I have a friend there who's going through it right now. Definitely sending my thoughts to all of those folks 🙏
Top-notch video Brittany. I totally agree with you that cost of living gone through the roof in Canada. I was buying groceries yesterday and I almost came home without buying anything at all..LOL...!!!!. Well said " Keeping up with the Joneses" is spreading way too fast in Canada, That's why many people are in so much debt. Many Thanks for these amazing content.
@@terryevp4084 thanks Terry!! The grocery stores are truly out of control 😔
Welly is such an exception!
I’m moving back to Wellington from BC because it is that amazing! Couldn’t get it out of my mind :)
@@danielcachaco3522 awesome!! I don't blame you, it's truly an incredible place 😍
Hi ! I have never been to Canada, but I though it wasn’t that materialist and that people were, in a way, very kind and open minded people. Do you think that there are places where you find more people mainly interested in being a good person rather than having the last cool thing ?
Very interesting that you share this experiences ! 😊
@@appolineclerc9506 hello! I think in smaller cities, people are more open and friendly/less materialistic. It also depends on the type of people you hang out with. My friends circle is generally not into material things but I have a few acquaintances that are obsessed with that stuff. It's an unfortunate part of living in north America.
@@brittanymorgan09 thanks for your answer ! 🤩 I will have to see by myself.
After being in NZ and Australia for months, I had the same impression regarding food costs and work environment after returning to the US.
@@robertdean1579 I've heard it's very similar in the US with these crazy food prices. I'm hoping it calms down soon!
I love Wellington. I went back to Australia after going back to New Zealand for four years
Great vlog Btittany wt great items on your comparison list.👌Great job.👍 We are very happy for you that you are happy and enjoying your city.😘😘 Lots of love 💖💖💖
@@renatamortazavi2450 thank you! ❤️❤️
I lived in NZ for a total of almost 15 years and moved back to Canada 7 years ago. I have a theory as to why motorists stop for pedestrians in Canada but not in NZ. In Canada, most intersections that don't have traffic lights have stop signs. Whereas in NZ, most of those intersections are give way (or "yield" as we say in Canada). So motorists in Canada are more used to stopping and giving way to pedestrians.
@@brucecowin interesting! I also have a theory that drivers in Canada stop for pedestrians because it's just kind to do in the cold weather months so the person on foot can get inside asap 😂 and we all got used to that in winter so now we do it all the time haha
No. Roundabouts are common in NZ so traffic flows smoothly. In Canada everyone has to stop hence traffic just crawlsss along at a snail pace. NZ traffic rules are far superior.
@@Itisokaytobeawhitemale.-mj9klroads and rules are different everywhere brother new zealand and Australia are nearly as similar but I must say my home country hawaii is easier to drive around every time I go back I'm literally driving the Ferrari like a crazy horse through the country roads 😅😂 lol
Hey Brittany, your video is extremely informative. I moved to Montreal from Dubai last year. Love it in Montreal so far. Doesn’t mean i’ll never go back to Dubai - probably will eventually.
@@omarmoussa5181 Montreal is such a gorgeous city! And so close to Europe for travelling 🙂
@@brittanymorgan09 glad I came across your content. Keep it up!
Hey Brittany, It's so sad you left NZ. I always though you would hang around Chch for longer. What you described is essentially what every immigrant experiences, regardless of the country plus the added "being far from everything else" which is very true.
People here in NZ are very private and that's why you never see that many people around. The low level of consumerism also affects the dynamic of being out and about; however, the first thing people leaving their home country need to look for is an anchor. People is the most powerful one. Making friends is what makes life enjoyable, but to achieve that all effort need to come from oneself first, which takes time. Despite what you said, I hope one day we see you back here, or maybe, I see you there in Canada. In the mean time, good luck mate!!!
Thank you!! I will definitely be back in New Zealand to visit and potentially live one day (only in Wellington, I had a special connection to that city that I'll never forget). But so many things pulled me back to Canada and I'm really happy to be home ☺️
Thanks for a great vid! Interesting to hear that you would not consider moving to New Zealand at all! I've lived in Calgary for 3 years and find that winter months there are more depressing and make you feel like moving to Australia or New Zealand haha. Glad you're happy to be home!
The winters here can be tough but I actually love winter, I just wish it was a proper 3 months not 6 😭
Well Britany, being a little tongue in cheek I will just say that watching your stuff reminds me of what one of our (Kiwi) prime ministers once said of the net migration of Kiwis to Australia, he didn't mind it at all; it raises the net intelligence quotient of both countries. Now that's Kiwi humor. Chill bro.
I think it takes more than a year to settle any where in the world.
@@mattieclan8957 it was never my intention to settle permanently in NZ on my year abroad, I wanted to get a feel for it to see if I wanted to stay for 2 full years but 1 was enough for me.
@@brittanymorgan09 fair enough
Demographically, more Canadians are white, of European descent, than NZders. It's not a big difference, but it is a difference - Canada 69.8%, NZ 67.8%. I think comparing a small, quaint, wealthy, white tourist town like Nelson, to a major metropolitan center in a country of close to 40 million is skewing your understanding of the demographics of the two countries. Only Auckland is comparable. Christchurch, the second largest city in NZ, is 380,00 people, that's a quarter the size of Calgary. Incidentally, Auckland has a lower proportion of European descendants than Calgary as well - 53.5% to 57.98%. Furthermore, the proportion of Canadian residents who were born overseas, so recent migrants, is also smaller than NZ - Canada 23% -- 2021 census, versus NZ 27%. So, yeah, I think your experience is skewing how you're percieving the two countries here.
Also on the greenspace Auckland 18%, v, Calgary 13%. But you're right that NZ cities have less of an urban, street life vibe, though it's been markedly lower since covid.
NZ was the last place inhabited by humans on the planet, it is isolated, and for those not from NZ it's a thing. But, while NZders are isolated, in my experience having lived and worked in 5 countries (partner who is north American who has also lived and worked around the world) and travelled via backpacking or couchsurfing to well over 35 coutnries, as opposed to vacationing in hotels or whatever, North American's are less curious about world events/countries (that is events that aren't north American). Canadians aren't anywhere as solipistic as people from the U.S in my experience, but still more solipsistic than NZders. Once again, I think you'd have to compare your exprience of living in a small town of a certain type, with the same in Canada.
Agree, with what you say regarding freindliness, though would frame it differently. Nzders by and large are quite friendly and helpful, but are not particularly open. My expeirence with Canadians is that they're just as friendly, but a bit more open, and more sociable in general.
Canadian cities on the whole feel a lot more cosmopolitan and multicultural compared to Auckland. Canadian culture is a lot more accepting of immigrants compared to NZ. Based on experience rather than stats :)
I wasn't comparing Nelson to Calgary but all of the areas I lived in and visited in NZ to Canada (I've lived in Toronto and Ottawa too). Calgary has also welcomed a lot of new people over the last year so it feels much more diverse than a year ago. Everywhere outside of Auckland seemed majority white/European or Maori outside of the tourists. It's just my opinion and what I noticed, not a fact.
@@jackl4739 You're proving Brittany's point about Kiwis being a little bit racist as well.
Great video Brittany. But come on, you can’t compare Calgary with Nelson and expect everyone to maintain a straight face 😑 and not crack up laughing 😅. Of cause Calgary is going to be better for the hustle and bustle and entertainment and things to do. But let’s face it are you really going to be bicycling around in Winter 🥶 in Calgary in the snow and ice? I have been to both Calgary and Nelson and I think 🤔 I’d be more interested to cycle 🚲 in Nelson’s winter than Calgary’s winter.
She's comparing Calgary with Auckland which isn't such an amazing city and has fewer events.
@@slamtilt01 oh haha I wasn't comparing Nelson & Calgary. More Calgary with everywhere we lived in NZ (including Auckland). A lot of folks bike here year round believe it or not! Fat tire bikes are getting more and more popular. But yeah, winter in Nelson would be muuuuch nicer.
@@thrusta100 I'm looking forward to winter 🙂 it's lovely for a few months but it gets tough in Feb/March when we deep freeze and it lingers some years.
@@nicconz1 I compare these cities simply because I lived in both and they have similar populations. This is just me explaining my experiences, I can't compare cities I haven't lived in 🤷
As a Hawaiian born breed I moved to new zealand when I was 8 years old I spent 27 years there in auckland, Hamilton and gisbourne I'm now 38 almost 39 now living in Frankston Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 I must say new zealand isn't the place for me, to crazy of a place, food isn't to bad, people are cool despite some horny frogs lingering around some places its crazy lol 😅, beaches are beautiful, and prices are reasonable😊 I love Australia 🇦🇺 cause it reminds me of home but bigger 😄 great video girlfriend 😁
@@Mikemonoa-hz2rz thank you!! I'm glad you found a place you love in Australia 🦘
@brittanymorgan09 why thankyou the reason I moved to Australia is because I opened up my own gym and mma classes and I'm making just over 3k a week way much more than what I was making in new zealand but I love it here 😊
I call New Zealand Australia's tail. Reading through some of the comments a few folks got the feels. I get it though. You live long enough in one place you start to identify with it (atrophy sets in) and New Zealand is Australia's tail. I know some fellow zealanders who are like that. It boggles my mind getting defensive on behalf of a spot of land unless it's your personal property, but you find all sorts every which way you look. Personally I kinda like the geography of nz if WW3 breaks out because you just know there's gonna be the least economic justification for invasion which means although it's no wowzer the life way down under will probably remain relatively free, even if in the company of a stickler here and there.
It's interesting when you get a stickler taxi driver a whole new world opens up. You just know they don't wanna rub the lamp. That's the relief part for me because I have online brain at present and I'd rather be anything than lamp rubbed with the social anxiety. Once awkward has started it's like a runaway train. I really don't soak in my atmosphere, but maybe that's a blessing disguise? Good video!
@@StudentofFlames-me3ie thank you! Interesting thoughts and insights, thanks for sharing ☺️
Saying there is nothing we can do to stop them from taking advantage of people is the reason why we're here. Don't accept defeat, you can show change by doing it yourself. Grow a few vegetables yourself, try local and whole foods. I think the whole agriculture system in developed nations is far different than the rest of the world, and simply does not work in a small scale.
Oh I mean that the government should be passing laws to prevent this type of shit. I try to only shop at our local co-op grocer but it's not always possible. I've tried to grow veggies on my patio in the past and it ended up being way more expensive than buying. I would 100% do that if I had a yard/garden though.
Very eye opening. I left NZ age 8, spent most of my life in Ontario. Ontario is expensive and the winters long. Been looking at Vancouver, but costs are high here so considering other options. Sadly, based on what you're saying and from what others are saying, NZ has become very expensive and it's harder to live a comfortable life in NZ vs Canada for income. I wonder if I should consider Japan... or if I should consider somewhere else. Plus the cost of moving there, its a do it once kind of thing. Arg ;)
@@OrdinaryFilmmaker the decision to relocate to another country is a big and very expensive one!! I can say that Canada and NZ are pretty close in cost of living these days so it really comes down to where in the world you can make a good wage but be somewhere you love. Tough choice without moving around and trying places out!
Even lifelong young Australians have moved to Malaysia to try and get ahead in life.
Hey Brittany, i accept your views, but always remember kith & kin come first (in my humble opinion}. I tried, but always came back to momma !!
My family are amongst the worst people I know.
My wifes family ? Amongst the best people I know. They have shown me what family is all about and I am so very grateful they unhesitatingly welcomed me in as one of their own.
Come home to momma ? My momma booted me out at age 10.
Great after thought on your comparison. Home will also be home.
In NZ we call it the tall poppy syndrome where we dont care what the Jones are doing.
Show your wealth through credit? go figure, as a Kiwi living in Brisbane, Im moving back to NZ permanently after 15 years living in Brisbane Australia early next year and Im not looking forward to it. First, fuel prices, and the winters!! and that's Auckland winters.
Food prices between the two countries are about the same.
However the wages are higher in Australia than NZ,
but home will always be home.
So true about home always being home. I will miss many parts of living in NZ though, it was a wonderful experience.
As an Aussie who recently visited NZ, there are definitely some foods that are much cheaper or much better quality at any given price point here in Aus. Probably mostly for foods that are a lot less popular in NZ compared to Aus, like olive oil or Euro style cheeses.
Hey Brittany
Enjoyed your vlog
Thank you!!
You lived in Nelson and you didn’t notice the number of different peoples and cultures that are actually here
Outside of white people and Maori, no. I didn't see many people who were of different backgrounds that were not tourists or seasonal workers.
You look more stressed than before, just looking the pace at which you move your eyes in multiple directions and the speed at which you talk. Maybe it's just excitement to be back to Canada
I'm definitely more stressed. Big international move, new full time job for the first time in over 2 years and a long term relationship ending. I'm still adjusting to this new life but I'm for sure overwhelmed these days!
@@brittanymorgan09 oh I'm sorry I didn't know you were going through that much
@@brittanymorgan09 you seem to handle it after all
You can't compare a country after living there only a year IMO. It takes 2-3 years to settle. I hated Canada in my first 3 years. Then I came to enjoy it.
Well NZ inflation has dropped by 3.3% Banks are dropping their interest rates, and petrol prices have come down, but no movement on food as of yet.
@@bittersweet340 that's great to hear! I found groceries at farmer's markets in NZ to be really reasonably priced. Better than the grocery store!
@@jackl4739 That's Auckland so it makes sense when most of the population of NZ lives in Auckland don't you think?
The South Island, particularly the deep south, is actually known to be more welcoming than the North Island. Maybe your experience was individual to yourself and not foreigners in general.
@@granitesoldier7704 interesting! All the locals in NZ (born and raised kiwis) we chatted with had the opposite view.
@@brittanymorgan09 They have obviously never lived or spent a significant amount of time down there.
Some really perceptive points Brittany. I agree with you that, particularly outside the main cities, New Zealanders can be quite willfully ignorant about what's going on around the world.
There is also quite a big cultural divide between wealthier New Zealanders when it comes to Global awareness - wealthy New Zealanders spend a lot of time out of the country so they are far more cosmopolitan than typical Kiwis. New Zealanders like to think they live in a "classless" society but that is because most Kiwis have little awareness of how different the lives of the wealthiest New Zealanders are to their own.
Ah very interesting!! I never thought about the class divide affecting world interest but that really does make sense. Thanks for the insights!
How bizarre… NZ is very multicultural. A quick comparison:
white Europeans: CAN, 69.8%; NZ, 67.8%
Asians: CAN, 17.5%; NZ, 17.3%
Indigenous: CAN, 5%; NZ, 17.8%
Pacifica: NZ, 8.9%
Black: CAN, 4.3%
Latin American: CAN, 1.6%
Arab: CAN, 1.9%
So a different mix in minor ethnic groups. Also, Canada had 5.46 migrants per 1000 in 2022, NZ had 14.72 in 2016.
That is strange, outside of Auckland I really only saw white folks or Maori. Perhaps those stats sway heavily to immigrants mainly living in Auckland?
Race and culture/ethnicity are not the same thing, though. "White Europeans" could be a very culturally diverse group, or alternatively a very homogeneous group, similarly for "Asians" etc.
@@Richo732 Probably mistaking Pacific Islanders for Maori too.
Which country is best for saving money and getting rich?
@@khizarahmad4289 Canada for sure, higher pay overall but similar cost of living.
We Canadians are sweet like Maple Syrup 😊 come KIWI to our land 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Cracking up laughing. Im in Dunedin I like visiting Nelson but yeah wouldn't want to live there.
Family had a backpackers in the 90s. Some tourists said NZ was kinda like the 70's.
Stimulating conversation kinda rare in the regions its who you know.
@@roryhebberd9766 fair enough! Nelson was a beautiful area but quite small and secluded. Great place to retire for sure. You're right, it's definitely who you know when it comes to conversation and context!
@brittanymorgan09 mothers from up tgat way. Long road trips for summer holidays.
Nelson's also kinda odd. Older retired and alternative hippie types.
Great weather and area though. You liked Dunedin iirc?
There are so many assumptions that are not reality in this video but welcome home. If you are happy then that is all that matters.
Flights: flying in Canada is ridiculously expensive. It is not in NZ. To fly from Halifax to Toronto or Moncton to Monteal will often cost 4x what the same flight time would cost in NZ.
Politics: kiwis are not interested in constantly discussing US politics. Alberta is obsessed with Trudeau and US politics. The political climate in Alberta is not something that ppl in Canada generally comment favourably about.
The medical system in Canada has basically collapsed. You can't move to many areas of rhe country and expect to find a family doctor. The wait lists are 10s of 1000s long. Very few afterhour services (often none) and there is no private care options in some provinces too. The only option is the ER. I have recently had a conversation about a woman not being able to remove an IUD because she had no family doctor, couldn't get one, after hours didn't offer the service, and the specialists werent taking new patients. So her only option was the ER, yet they didn't provide this service either. I keep hearing stories like this. Just getting an after hours appt is almost impossible where I live, due to doctor shortages.
Life in Caanda has become so expensive over the past few years that recent guests from NZ were shocked at the cost of living, the cost of maintaining a home, insurance, lack of services.
This video is just my personal opinions, not facts. I only fly WestJet in Canada and have flown from Calgary to Ottawa and Toronto for under $250 round trip. It's only expensive if you book last minute or ignore when the seat sales are. Flights within NZ were pretty cheap, I was only referencing flights outside of NZ to travel to other countries.
I was also not speaking about US News, I could not possibly care less about their BS. I was talking about WORLD news, like the war in Gaza, Ukraine, etc.
I haven't had to deal with the healthcare system here since being back so I can't comment on that but I hope it's not as bad as you describe. Though the AB government cut a bunch of funding so I would be surprised.
I would have stayed in New Zealand... in my opinion as a Canadian.
@@mrMacGoover the draw of family/friends was too strong for me to stay in NZ. Moving back was 100% the right decision for me ☺️
South Island is more white, not because of shunning any one else, but because its who choose to live here. Most new immigrants arrive in Auckland and stay there, hence its population, traffic problems etc. I would argue that Auckland is just as multi cultural and accepting, with all sorts of euro descents, maori and pacific islanders, middle easterns, indians, asians of all varieties, probably very much the same as Calgary, but we have more pacific islanders. Even here in Chch, loads of malaysians, singaporeans, filipinos, indians, afgani, plus the usual euro imports, just on a smaller scale.
However, given your earlier remarks about NZ being more accepting of all people, no keeping up with joneses (which isn't entirely true of NZ by the way), accepting your car, house, clothes etc, and Canada not, then you say Canada more accepting of other cultures. Which comes first though? the material appearance of someone and accepting them for that, or the ethnicity acceptance? Surely if you don't accept non material people, and often immigrants or refugees are not wealthy, then they would be looked down upon automatically.
Whilst I want to agree with you, and don't want to be negative, I think having lived only a few months in a few places in NZ doesn't give you full insight. I lived, twice, in London, totalling 14 years, as well as Tauranga, Auckland and now Christchurch. We all have our own likes and needs, and for me, Chch wins, I hate London, cos I hate traffic, and bustling crowds, so Auckland also goes into that category. Tauranga was cliquey, although nice beaches, which I do miss. But I prefer the accessibility of Chch, I can live in the country and still be to central Chch in 20 minutes. I appreciate everyone has different needs, I loved London 30 years ago, but as life changes, so does the city, and I want less time in my car, and more time in my spa.
@@krisby1 oh for sure I do not have full insight, these are just my opinions and I made this video for fun. I think Canada seems more friendly towards immigrants simply because we have so many more people and immigrants in general. It's all dependent on the circles you hang out with too, especially when it comes to materialism. Of course there are going to be people in NZ who are materialistic but on average the general population in NZ cares about those things far less than Canadians in my opinion.
Thank you, Brit, I have to say, I can't argue with any of your points - I think you pretty much nailed it. The main things I noticed about Canada (from the perspective of someone who is used to NZ the way you're used to Canada) is the lack of good Indian food - that's one cuisine we absolutely nail (like you do Mexican, and it's just not as good here) - just a proximity thing, I guess - and Canada's focus on the US to the exclusion of the UK news - I get UK comedy because I always know what's going on there with politics, etc., where I just find US news too depressing 🫤 I'm so glad you're home and happy, though - kia kaha lovely lady ❤
I’m originally from Toronto but have lived many years in California. The USA news is the most important news in the world. What happens in Washington DC is far more important than what happens in the UK, Canada, New Zealand, or Australia. Without the USA money Russia would not only have taken over Ukraine by now, but the rest of Europe and the UK. Without the mighty USD the state of Israel wouldn’t even exist. What is so depressing about USA news, as it’s the most important and exciting news in the world.
@@gracedagostino5231 to you maybe, but this is exactly the sort of "rah, rah, go America" attitude I can't stand. There is so much wrong with the place (human rights records, no free healthcare, racial issues, etc.). You are also often fed lies by the media there, and their culture just sickens me - to me, they're a blight on the world, churning out that war machine. And do not start on Israel (they shouldn't exist after what they've done to Palestinians, but the US props them up and they keep committing atrocities!) You think what you want, but I will respectfully keep to my opinion, thank you.
@@trudimclaren4301 lol, you are the one with deep seated anger issues. I love America, and am dual Canadian/American citizen. Also there is no such thing as “free” healthcare, as your taxes are much higher than ours. I am a middle class person, and am happy with the healthcare I receive, which is the best in the world. Without the USA, the nuclear powers of the world China, Russia, India, North Korea, and Iran would take over your silly little country in 5 minutes. So please get off your “High Horse”
@@trudimclaren4301 I have found a few hidden gem Indian food spots in Calgary but they're definitely hard to come by! Apparently Calgary has amazing Vietnamese food, who knew?? And yes, the US News is all consuming. I get that it's important for us as Canadians but the way the US reports is so doom and gloom!
Please is ottawa better than calgary to live in ??
@@linelouhibi4740 I personally hated living in Ottawa but lots of people love it. If you're bilingual (french & English) and don't mind humidity, you can do very well there.
I lived in New Zealand for eight years, mostly in Christchurch, before moving to Calgary last year. Winter in Calgary was quite depressing; even in -40°C temperatures, there are still so many people everywhere, and parking is almost impossible to find. On the plus side, Canada is significantly cheaper to live in compared to New Zealand. Groceries and housing prices are much lower here. There’s also a wide variety of food available in Calgary, whereas groceries in New Zealand are incredibly expensive-each piece of produce can cost at least $4, while the same vegetable is only $2 per pound in Calgary. Additionally, you have plenty of options when shopping here, but in New Zealand, you're often stuck with whatever is available. It's true about public restrooms as well. In New Zealand, the moment you step out of your house, the adventure begins; there's so much to do if you enjoy the outdoors. In Calgary, however, you have to drive at least an hour before finding something worthwhile. Ultimately, though, you always cherish the place where your family and friends are.
Thanks for your thoughts! I actually find Calgary/Canada to be much more expensive than New Zealand was. Everything here has increased like crazy in the last year and a bit. Living in Nelson, I still had to drive about an hour to get to the mountains/national parks so I definitely don't mind that! I will miss the New Zealand winter though, it was so lovely and green.
I’m Canadian in WHV in Auckland. I have only been here for about 3 months and already miss Canada 😅.
@@VictorPereira-l5e I don't blame you! Auckland lacks a lot of charm so I hope you get to explore more parts of NZ. Wellington is really chill!
New Zealanders are poorer than they once were and I really think that's why doing things with discretionary spending is less.
New Zealand's media has taken a hammering as to knowing what's going on.
Let's be honest. NZ is out of this world, and people born there are blessed! But it does have its flaws.
Im not a materialistic but there is so many things I gave up living there for a year. Small little things you take for granted in Canada day to day.
The standard of living for your average person is definitely lower.
I miss my time there greatly and in some ways NZ is better but if you look at the overall picture I truly believe were better off here in Canada.
The distance from anything alone is hard. Couldnt imagine putting the burden of having loved ones travel there both because of cost and distance/time traveled.
I feel like especially now with the crazy cost of living in Canada, NZ is becoming slightly better overall. It still has it's flaws of course, but I am shocked at how much has changed here in Canada since I moved away.
I dont think it is fair to compare small South Island towns like Nelson to Edmonton or Calgary - Nelson has a pop of 50k even Red Deer has 100k. The only big cities in NZ are Auckland, Wellington and to an extent Christchurch. Wellington "outplays" its size due to being the capital with all the associated benefits - Parliament, High Court, National Museum, Orchestra, all the foreign embassies which creates diversity and makes it an international city..
@@edwardmcgill1640 I wasn't comparing Nelson to Calgary. I was comparing Calgary to all of NZ since we lived in various cities/towns over our year there. I thought I mentioned Auckland specifically when it came to things to do since it's the closest in size to Calgary.
@@brittanymorgan09 Ok, I think you would have liked to spend more time in Auckland and Wellington. As a Wellington born person I found Nelson boring. I was glad that you are still a Wellington fan - its a great city...........on a good day! obv Canada has 39m people v NZ 5m
welcome back to home
I wouldn't have thought Canadians were like that. How awful.
So on your death bed, you're gunna wish you had worked another 10 weeks?
I know, it's absolutely insane!! Too many folks here are obsessed with wealth and material things.
nz is a village lol
You hate the work ethic , how can you afford to move back and forth ? Mommy and daddy support you don't they ?
Huh? I saved for like 6 years to be able to move to NZ for a year. Now that I am back in Canada, I am working full time to replenish my savings. I grew up quite poor and have had zero help from my family. I worked while I was in NZ. What kind of comment is this?? 😂😂😂
'with all of its flaws , I still love it' !!... Exactly ! Happy for You