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NZ Ahead Podcast

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by Liz Deacle & Brian Deacle

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If you're thinking about moving to New Zealand and living in New Zealand, then this is the podcast for you! The NZ AHEAD PODCAST is hosted by Liz and Brian, a husband and wife who moved to New Zealand from the UK with their small kids thirteen years ago. Every week Liz, Brian and the occasional kiwi guests share EVERYTHING there is to know about moving to and living in New Zealand. If you have your heart set on New Zealand, then you are going to LOVE this show! And don't forget! If you are serious about moving to New Zealand, then sign up for the FREE 5-day VIDEO guide! that has been lovingly put together just for you. This short 5-day video series shares aspects of New Zealand that you won't find anywhere else on the internet (that's a promise!). Ready to discover what real life in New Zealand is all about? Sign up for the FREE guide NOW: https://nzahead.com/ NZ ahead can be found on all of your favourite podcast providers. We can't wait to get to know you better and help make your dream to move to New Zealand as smooth as possible! Liz and Brian

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June 21, 2026

USA Marine Moves his Family to New Zealand. A Year on: Here's What Happened

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ <a href="http://www.nzahead.com/free">www.nzahead.com/free</a> What happens when a former US Marine follows his heart and takes his family to the other side of the world? In this raw and emotional episode of the NZ Ahead podcast, Liz sits down with VD. An NZ Ahead community member and former Marine from California, USA, who moved his family to New Zealand's Kapiti Coast in 2025. One year in, VD shares how moving to New Zealand from the United States has been. This isn't just a story about moving countries. It's about trust, signs, community, and finding peace. You are going to love this episode. Enjoy! WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN OUR NZ AHEAD<a href="https://nzahead.com/free/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> SLACK COMMUNITY</a>?  Why join our NZ Ahead community today? <ul> <li> Connect with people who have already made the move </li> <li> Get support, advice, help and community from hundreds of members like VD </li> <li> Access exclusive member-only monthly live Zoom calls with Liz, Brian and other adventurers doing exactly what you are doing and can help!  </li> </ul> Join here: <a href="https://www.nzahead.com/free" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.nzahead.com/free</a> (start with our free 5-day video guide, then join the community on day 5) Watch the videos, and on day 5, you will be given details on how to join our private NZ Ahead Slack community, where Liz, Brian, VD, and hundreds of other New Zealand life lovers reside 🎉  <a href="http://www.nzahead.com/free">www.nzahead.com/free</a> LINKS: 🛑 WE cannot offer immigration advice. The company we love and trust (and are also part of our NZ Ahead community) is New Zealand Shores. NZ Shores offer a FREE eligibility test. Click below, answer a few questions and see if New Zealand is for you <a href="https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/">https://www.newzealandshores.com/ea-nzh/</a>     🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead  Podcast! <a href="https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-travel">https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-travel</a> 💰 Transferring currency? We love and trust TorFX.  If you want a fabulous personal service and unbeatable rates (they will match anyone else), we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are personal, solid and offer complete peace of mind. Get a free instant quote now ➡️ <a href="https://nzahead.com/torfx">https://nzahead.com/torfx</a> 🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust Discover Cars. They are consistently good and find us the best deals. Bri refuses to use anyopne else. Check out car hire here: <a href="https://itsadrama.com/NZcars" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://itsadrama.com/NZcars</a> Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you use any of the above services via our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always.<a href="https://www.kiwisinfrance.com/"> </a>  We love housesitting. We have been housesitting around the world for a decade, and it has given our family the chance to explore the world and has saved us THOUSANDS of $$$. Check out these housesits in NZ: <a href="https://itsadrama.com/trusted-nz">https://itsadrama.com/trusted-nz</a> ⛑️Looking for the best Travel Insurance? We use and love World Nomads. We've made three claims over the years (sorry, guys), and each time they've been fantastic. Get an instant free quote: <a href="https://itsadrama.com/worldnomad">https://itsadrama.com/worldnomad</a> 🇳🇿 Know someone who would love this New Zealand content? Then PLEASE, share this episode with them! You can also follow us on our New Zealand blog: <a href="https://nzahead.com/blog/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://nzahead.com/blog/</a>    Love the show? Please <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/nz-ahead-podcast/id1614947377" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">rate and review the NZ Ahead Podcast HERE!</a> This is a free way to support our show: leave it a five-star rating and review on wherever you listen to this podcast. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating, and hit send! It takes 5 seconds, but means the world to us. Thank you. Kia Kaha, Liz and Brian x   Want More New Zealand Content? Go to our NZ Ahead Blog, where you will find a mass of NZ content!  <a href="https://nzahead.com/blog/">https://nzahead.com/blog/</a>   <ul> <li> <h3> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nz-ahead-podcast/id1614947377" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to us on Apple</a></h3> </li> <li> <h3><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NDk3NDE0L2ZlZWQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Subscribe on Android</a></h3> </li> <li> <h3><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1DWWXbAHM7avmyAL1tKyfI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Subscribe on Spotify</a></h3> </li> </ul>

June 8, 2026

The Truth About Living in Auckland (From a British Mum Who Actually Lives There)

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ <a href="http://www.nzahead.com/free">www.nzahead.com/free</a> Is Auckland really as busy, expensive, and unfriendly as everyone says? In this episode of the NZ Ahead podcast, Liz sits down with Nicki, a proud member of our private NZ Ahead community and the founder of As the Kiwi Flies. Remember! If you long to MOVE TO NEW ZEALAND, las Nicki and her family did, SIGN UP below for our FREE 5 DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand - They are Absolutely FREE and will give you a secret insight into life down under 🇳🇿 <a href="https://nzahead.com/free/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://nzahead.com/free</a> About Nicki: Ncki moved from Manchester, UK, to Auckland in 2022 with her husband and two young daughters. She had never visited New Zealand before, so she joined the NZ Ahead community, and now, four years later, she calls herself a proud Aucklander (and friend of ours!) Today, Nicki shares seven common myths about living in Auckland, New Zealand, including traffic, weather, cost of living, crime, public transport, and whether Auckland is somewhere you should consider moving to.   🔥 EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR NZ AHEAD COMMUNITY MEMBERS 🔥 Because you're part of our community (or ready to join), Nikki is offering: ✅ A free 20-minute priority call – limited spots available for NZ Ahead members only ✅ 5% discount on her "Full Home Search" package – saving you time and stress finding a rental in Auckland   👉 This offer is only available to NZ Ahead community members.  👉 Mention this episode when you book. More details: <a href="https://www.asthekiwiflies.com/auckland-rental-home-search" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.asthekiwiflies.com/auckland-rental-home-search</a>   Why join our NZ Ahead community today? <ul> <li> Connect with people who have already made the move </li> <li> Get support, advice, and recommendations from locals like Nikki </li> <li> Access exclusive member-only offers like this one </li> </ul> Join here: <a href="https://www.nzahead.com/free" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.nzahead.com/free</a> (start with our free 5-day video guide, then join the community on day 5)   In this episode, Nikki covers: <ul> <li> Is the traffic really that bad? </li> <li> Is the weather really the same as the UK? </li> <li> Do you really need to be a millionaire to live in Auckland? </li> <li> Is crime out of control? </li> <li> Is Auckland just a concrete jungle? </li> <li> Is public transport rubbish? </li> <li> Are Aucklanders actually unfriendly?  </li> </ul> Listen now to find out if Auckland could be your new home – and claim your exclusive member offer before spots fill up.  If you're planning a move to New Zealand and wondering whether Auckland could be your new home, this episode will give you the real story – from someone who lives there every single day. Links: 🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ <a href="http://www.nzahead.com/free">www.nzahead.com/free</a> Watch the videos, and on day 5, you will be given details on how to join our private NZ Ahead Slack community, where Liz, Nicki, and hundreds of other New Zealand life lovers reside 🎉  <a href="http://www.nzahead.com/free">www.nzahead.com/free</a> 🇳🇿 Know someone who would love this New Zealand content? Then PLEASE, share this episode with them! You can also follow us on our New Zealand blog: <a href="https://nzahead.com/blog/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://nzahead.com/blog/</a>    Love the show? Please <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/nz-ahead-podcast/id1614947377" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">rate and review the NZ Ahead Podcast HERE!</a> This is a free way to support our show: leave it a five-star rating and review on wherever you listen to this podcast. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating, and hit send! It takes 5 seconds but means the world to us. Thank you!  Kia Kaha, Liz and Brian x   Want More New Zealand Content? Go to our NZ Ahead Blog, where you will find a mass of NZ content!  <a href="https://nzahead.com/blog/">https://nzahead.com/blog/</a>   <ul> <li> <h3> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nz-ahead-podcast/id1614947377" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to us on Apple</a></h3> </li> <li> <h3><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NDk3NDE0L2ZlZWQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Subscribe on Android</a></h3> </li> <li> <h3><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1DWWXbAHM7avmyAL1tKyfI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Subscribe on Spotify</a></h3> </li> </ul>

May 24, 2026

The True Cost of Life in NZ: How Much You Will Actually Need For a Family of 4

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY LIFE in NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️<a href="https://nzahead.com/free/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://nzahead.com/free/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.nzahead.com/free </a>  What does it actually cost to live in New Zealand? If you're planning a move, this is probably the question that keeps you up at night. No doubt you've heard the rumours. New Zealand is expensive. Or is it? What's the real number? How much money does a family of four realistically need to live in New Zealand? And where does all that money go? In this episode of the NZ Ahead podcast, Liz sits down with Brent Coleman. Brent is a personal finance YouTuber based in Auckland, and today he breaks down the real cost of life in New Zealand for a family.  Housing, groceries, utilities, transport, hidden costs, and even how to start investing for your future. Today you’ll discover how much money you’ll need and where that money will go. If you want to know what life actually costs in New Zealand, this episode is your answer. Enjoy!  Remember! If you long to MOVE TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP below for our FREE 5 DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand 🇳🇿 <a href="https://nzahead.com/free/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://nzahead.com/free</a> Links: 🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ <a href="http://www.nzahead.com/free">www.nzahead.com/free</a> Watch the videos, and on day 5, you will be given details on how to join our private NZ Ahead Slack community, where Liz, Brian, and hundreds of other New Zealand life lovers reside 🎉  <a href="http://www.nzahead.com/free">www.nzahead.com/free</a> Brent is here ➡️ You can find Brent on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BrentColeman" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube at Brent Coleman </a>or on Instagram @brentcolemaninvesting <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brentcolemaninvesting/">https://www.instagram.com/brentcolemaninvesting/</a> 🇳🇿 Know someone who would love this New Zealand content? Then PLEASE, share this episode with them! You can also follow us on our New Zealand blog: <a href="https://nzahead.com/blog/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://nzahead.com/blog/</a>   🇳🇿If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, <a href="http://www.nzahead.com/free" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SIGN UP HERE </a>for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE to Life in New Zealand. This leads to details on how to join the private, very world-famous, lovely NZ Ahead Slack Community that Liz, Brian, and many other adventurers are part of! <a href="http://www.nzahead.com/free">www.nzahead.com/free</a>     🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead  Podcast! <a href="https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-travel">https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-travel</a> 💰 Transferring currency? We love and trust TorFX.  If you want a fabulous personal service and unbeatable rates (they will match anyone else), we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ <a href="https://nzahead.com/torfx">https://nzahead.com/torfx</a> 🚗 Looking for the best DEALS on car hire? We use love and trust DiscoverCars. They are consistently good and find us the best deals. Check out car hire here: <a href="https://itsadrama.com/NZcars" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://itsadrama.com/NZcars</a> Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always  Love the show? Please <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/nz-ahead-podcast/id1614947377" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">rate and review the NZ Ahead Podcast HERE!</a> This is a free way to support our show: leave it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you!  Kia Kaha, Liz and Brian x   Want More New Zealand Content? Go to our NZ Ahead Blog, where you will find a mass of NZ content!  <a href="https://nzahead.com/blog/">https://nzahead.com/blog/</a>   <ul> <li> <h3> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nz-ahead-podcast/id1614947377" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to us on Apple</a></h3> </li> <li> <h3><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NDk3NDE0L2ZlZWQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Subscribe on Android</a></h3> </li> <li> <h3><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1DWWXbAHM7avmyAL1tKyfI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Subscribe on Spotify</a></h3> </li> </ul>

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What is NZ Ahead Podcast?: If you're thinking about moving to New Zealand and living in New Zealand, then this is the podcast for you! The NZ AHEAD PODCAST is hosted by Liz and Brian, a husband and wife who moved to New Zealand from the UK with their small kids thirteen years ago. Every week Liz, Brian and the occasional kiwi guests share EVERYTHING there is to know about moving to and living in New Zealand. If you have your heart set on New Zealand, then you are going to LOVE this show!

And don't forget! If you are serious about moving to New Zealand, then sign up for the FREE 5-day VIDEO guide! that has been lovingly put together just for you. This short 5-day video series shares aspects of New Zealand that you won't find anywhere else on the internet (that's a promise!). Ready to discover what real life in New Zealand is all about? Sign up for the FREE guide NOW: https://nzahead.com/

NZ ahead can be found on all of your favourite podcast providers. We can't wait to get to know you better and help make your dream to move to New Zealand as smooth as possible! Liz and Brian
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